What is BS EN 61000-4-31 – Electromagnetic compatibility of AC main ports about ?
BS EN 61000-4-31 is a part of the BS EN 61000 multi-series that discusses electromagnetic compatibility.
BS EN 61000-4-31 relates to the conducted immunity of electrical and electronic equipment to electromagnetic disturbances coming from intended and/or unintended broadband signal sources in the frequency range 150 kHz up to 80 MHz.
BS EN 61000-4-31 is applicable only to single phase equipment having rated input current ≤ 16 A; the application of the broadband disturbance to multiple phase equipment and/or equipment with rated input current > 16 A is under consideration.
Note: Equipment not having at least one AC mains port is excluded. The power ports not intended to be connected to AC mains distribution networks are not considered as “AC mains ports” and therefore are excluded.
Who is BS EN 61000-4-31 – Electromagnetic compatibility of AC main ports for ?
BS EN 61000-4-31 on AC mains ports broadband conducted disturbance immunity test is useful for:
- EMC test laboratories
- IT equipment manufacturers (design managers or regulatory/compliance engineers)
- Manufacturers of lighting and electrical appliances
- Regulatory and certification bodies
Why should you use BS EN 61000-4-31 – Electromagnetic compatibility of AC main ports ?
With ever more sources of electromagnetic radiation being produced, equipment must be designed to operate in noisy electromagnetic environments. It's also important that they don't cause radio-frequency disturbance in other equipment. Inadequate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) can result in errors and incorrect operation of electronic devices, posing health and safety risks.
BS EN 61000-4-31 enables you to establish a common reference to evaluate the immunity of electrical and electronic equipment when subjected to conducted disturbances caused by intended and/or unintended broadband signal sources on AC mains ports. The test method documented in BS EN 61000-4-31 describes a consistent method to assess the immunity of an equipment or system against a defined phenomenon.
Overall, the test method defined in BS EN 61000-4-31 can help you to ensure that your electrical products will operate safely and effectively in the real world.
