What is BS EN 61000-5-7- Installation and mitigation guidelines for EMC about?
BS EN 61000-5-7 is an international standard on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) that gives guidelines on installation and mitigation.
BS EN 61000-5-7 describes performance requirements, test methods, and classification procedures for degrees of protection provided by empty enclosures against electromagnetic disturbances for frequencies between 10 kHz and 40 GHz.
BS EN 61000-5-7 discusses the shielding performance which is to be measured prior to the installation of internal electrical and/or electronic equipment and components. This shielding protection is measured for the purpose of demonstrating the enclosure that provides adequate shielding of electromagnetic energy to support the acceptable performance of the complete assembled units when tested to applicable IEC standards.
Note: BS EN 61000-5-7 gives an informative guide for the details to be specified in relevant enclosure product standards.
Who is BS EN 61000-5-7- Installation and mitigation guidelines for EMC for?
BS EN 61000-5-7 on installation and mitigation guidelines for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is relevant to:
- Manufacturers and designers of measuring instruments
- Dealers and suppliers of measuring instruments
- EMC testing authorities
- Regulatory authorities
- Electrical engineers
- Electromagnetic engineers
Why should you use BS EN 61000-5-7- Installation and mitigation guidelines for EMC?
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of an equipment or system to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to anything in that environment.
BS EN 61000-5-7 provides you with a repeatable means for evaluating the electromagnetic shielding performance of empty mechanical enclosures, including cabinets and sub-racks. It guides to specify a marking code to allow a manufacturer to select an enclosure with a known capability for attenuating electromagnetic fields.
BS EN 61000-5-7 covers the requirements for immunity to distinct types of electromagnetic disturbances, including lightning and high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP). This helps users in determining the need for applying suitable requirements, for specific equipment and applications. It also guides them for the specific enclosure shielding requirements which are necessary as a function of frequency.
The users may benefit from adopting the classification system in BS EN 61000-5-7, which promotes uniformity in methods of describing the protection against electromagnetic stresses provided by the enclosure. It also includes protection of the equipment inside the enclosure from external electromagnetic stresses, as well as protection of external equipment from internally generated electromagnetic stresses.
Overall, BS EN 61000-5-7 provides guidance on the degrees of protection by enclosures against electromagnetic disturbances (EM code) which can be helpful for your business.