BS EN 55015:2006 + A2:2009 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment
BS EN 55015 sets out limits and ways to measure radio frequency disturbance from electric lights and similar equipment.
It applies to the emission (radiated and conducted) of radiofrequency disturbances
from:
- All lighting equipment primarily for generating and/or distributing light that is intended either for connection to the low voltage electricity supply or for battery operation.
- The lighting part of multi-function equipment where one of the primary functions of this is
Illumination.
- Independent auxiliaries exclusively for use with lighting equipment.
- UV and IR radiation equipment.
- Neon advertising signs.
- Street/flood lighting intended for outdoor use.
- Transport lighting (installed in buses and trains).
Excluded from the scope of BS EN 55015 is:
- Lighting equipment operating in the ISM frequency bands (as defined in Resolution 63
(1979) of the ITU Radio Regulation)
- Lighting equipment for aircraft and airports
- Equipment for which the electromagnetic compatibility requirements in the radio-frequency
range are explicitly formulated in other IEC or CISPR standards.
The frequency range covered is 9 kHz to 400 GHz.
Multi-function equipment which is subjected simultaneously to different clauses of this standard and/or other standards shall meet the provisions of each clause/standard with the relevant
functions in operation.
The limits in BS EN 55015 have been determined on a probabilistic basis to keep the suppression of disturbances within economically reasonable limits while still achieving an adequate level of radio protection and electromagnetic compatibility. In exceptional cases, additional provisions may be required.
Contents of BS EN 55015:
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Limits
5 Application of the limits
6 Operating conditions for lighting equipment
7 Method of insertion loss measurement
8 Circuits for the measurement of insertion loss
9 Method of measurement of disturbance voltages
10 Interpretation of CISPR radio disturbance limits
11 Measurement uncertainty
