What is PD CLC/TR 50659‒Cable management systems about?
PD CLC/TR 50659 is an international standard that covers general requirements for linear cable management systems (CMS).
PD CLC/TR 50659 provides test methods for the measurement of the following electromagnetic characteristics of lengthwise cable management systems like conduit systems, cable trunking systems, cable ducting systems (CTS/CDS), and cable tray and cable ladder systems:
- Shielding effectiveness of magnetic field
- Transfer impedance
PD CLC/TR 50659 also provides guidance on how these characteristics can be declared and may be used.
Note: Power track systems covered by EN 61534 series are not covered by PD CLC/TR 50659 of the Technical Report.
Who is PD CLC/TR 50659‒Cable management systems for?
PD CLC/TR 50659 on Cable management systems, is useful for:
- Authorities dealing with Cable management systems
- Researchers of Cable management systems
- Designers and developers of Cable management systems
- Test/ service providers for Cable management systems
Why should you use PD CLC/TR 50659‒Cable management systems?
A well-planned cable management system includes a unit, that permits the systematic organizing of cables connected to electrical devices.
PD CLC/TR 50659 gives you a framework for the test method for the determination of shielding effectiveness of magnetic field (SE) for lengthwise cable management systems (CMS), as the efficiency of shielding is quantified by its shielding effectiveness (SE).
PD CLC/TR 50659 provides an additional characteristic, i.e., transfer impedance, which is measured to help you evaluate the capability of the CMS to mitigate electromagnetic disturbances. Thus, PD CLC/TR 50659 helps its users for enabling a way to compare the influence of different CMS, from the results of these measurements and select the best cable management system suitable for a particular application.