EN 62493:2015

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2015
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SIST EN 62493:2010
Ocenjevanje opreme za razsvetljavo z vidika izpostavljenosti ljudi
elektromagnetnim poljem
Assessment of lighting equipment related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields
Beurteilung von Beleuchtungseinrichtungen bezüglich der Exposition von Personen
gegenüber elektromagnetischen Feldern
Évaluation d’un équipement d’éclairage relativement à l'exposition humaine aux champs
électromagnétiques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62493:2015
ICS:
17.220.01 Elektrika. Magnetizem. Electricity. Magnetism.
Splošni vidiki General aspects
91.160.01 Razsvetljava na splošno Lighting in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62493
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2015
ICS 29.020; 29.140 Supersedes EN 62493:2010
English Version
Assessment of lighting equipment related to human exposure to
electromagnetic Field
(IEC 62493:2015)
Évaluation d'un équipement d'éclairage relativement à Beurteilung von Beleuchtungseinrichtungen bezüglich der
l'exposition humaine aux champs électromagnétiques Exposition von Personen gegenüber elektromagnetischen
(IEC 62493:2015) Feldern
(IEC 62493:2015)
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Ref. No. EN 62493:2015 E
Foreword
The text of document 34/222/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 62493, prepared by IEC/TC 34 "Lamps and
related equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2016-01-14
• latest date by which the document has to be
implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2018-04-14
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 62493:2010.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62493:2015 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:

CISPR 15:2013 NOTE Harmonized as EN 55015:2013 (not modified).
CISPR 16-1-2 NOTE Harmonized as EN 55016-1-2.
1)
CISPR 16-4-2:2003 NOTE Harmonized as EN 55016-4-2:2004 (not modified).
IEC 62226-2-1:2004 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62226-2-1:2005 (not modified).

1)
Superseded by EN 55016-4-2:2011 (CISPR 16-4-2:2011).

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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE 1 When an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 62209-2 2010 Human exposure to radio frequency fields EN 62209-2 2010
from hand-held and body-mounted
wireless communication devices - Human
models, instrumentation, and procedures -
Part 2: Procedure to determine the specific
absorption rate (SAR) for wireless
communication devices used in close
proximity to the human body (frequency
range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz)
IEC 62232 2011 Determination of RF field strength and - -
SAR in the vicinity of radiocommunication
base stations for the purpose of evaluating
human exposure
IEC 62311 (mod) 2007 Assessment of electronic and electrical EN 62311 2008
equipment related to human exposure
restrictions for electromagnetic fields
(0 Hz - 300 GHz)
IEC 62479 (mod) 2010 Assessment of the compliance of low EN 62479 2010
power electronic and electrical equipment
with the basic restrictions related to human
exposure to electromagnetic fields (10
MHz to 300 GHz)
CISPR 16-1-1 -  Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-1 -
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods -
Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity
measuring apparatus - Measuring
apparatus
IEC 62493 ®
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INTERNATIONAL
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Assessment of lighting equipment related to human exposure to electromagnetic

field
Évaluation d’un équipement d’éclairage relativement à l'exposition humaine aux

champs électromagnétiques
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
INTRODUCTION . 8
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms, definitions, physical quantities, units and abbreviations . 10
3.1 Terms and definitions . 10
3.2 Physical quantities and units . 12
3.3 Abbreviations . 13
4 Limits . 13
4.1 General . 13
4.2 Unintentional radiating part of lighting equipment . 14
4.2.1 General . 14
4.2.2 Lighting equipment deemed to comply with the Van der Hoofden test
without testing . 14
4.2.3 Application of limits. 14
4.3 Intentional radiating part of lighting equipment . 14
5 General requirements Van der Hoofden test . 15
5.1 Measurand . 15
5.2 Supply voltage and frequency . 15
5.3 Measurement frequency range . 16
5.4 Ambient temperature. 16
5.5 Measurement equipment requirements. 16
5.6 Measurement instrumentation uncertainty . 17
5.7 Test report . 17
5.8 Evaluation of results . 18
6 Measurement procedure for the Van der Hoofden test . 18
6.1 General . 18
6.2 Operating conditions . 18
6.2.1 Operating conditions for lighting equipment . 18
6.2.2 Operating conditions for specific lighting equipment . 18
6.2.3 Operating conditions for lighting equipment with intentional radiators . 19
6.3 Measurement distance . 19
6.4 Measurement set-up . 19
6.4.1 General . 19
6.4.2 Measurement set-up for specific lighting equipment . 20
6.5 Location of measurement test head . 20
6.6 Calculation of the results . 20
7 Assessment procedure intentional radiators. 20
7.1 General . 20
7.2 Low-power exclusion method . 20
7.2.1 General . 20
7.2.2 Determination of the total radiated power . 21
7.2.3 Determination of the low-power exclusion level . 21
7.2.4 Summation of multiple transmitters . 21
7.3 Application of the EMF product standard for body worn-equipment . 21
7.4 Application of the EMF product standard for base stations . 21

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7.5 Application of another EMF standard . 21
Annex A (normative) Measurement distances . 23
Annex B (informative) Location of measurement test head . 24
Annex C (informative) Exposure limits . 29
C.1 General . 29
C.2 ICNIRP . 29
C.2.1 ICNIRP 1998 . 29
C.2.2 ICNIRP 2010 . 29
C.3 IEEE . 29
Annex D (informative) Rationale measurement and assessment method . 31
D.1 General . 31
D.2 Induced internal electric field . 31
D.2.1 General . 31
D.2.2 Induced electric field due to the magnetic field; E (f ,d ) . 33
eddy i loop
D.2.3 Induced electric field due to the electric field; E (f ,d) . 38
cap i
D.3 Thermal effects from 100 kHz to 300 GHz . 41
D.3.1 General . 41
D.3.2 The 100 kHz to 30 MHz contribution to the thermal effects . 42
D.3.3 The 30 MHz to 300 MHz contribution to the thermal effects . 43
D.3.4 Overall conclusion for the contribution to thermal effects . 44
Annex E (normative) Practical internal electric-field measurement and assessment
method . 45
E.1 Measurement of induced internal electric field. 45
E.2 Calculation program . 45
E.3 Compliance criterion for the Van der Hoofden head test . 46
Annex F (normative) Protection network . 47
F.1 Calibration of the protection network . 47
F.2 Calculation of the theoretical characteristic of the protection network . 48
Annex G (informative) Measurement instrumentation uncertainty . 50
Annex H (informative) Equipment deemed to comply . 52
Annex I (informative) Intentional radiators . 54
I.1 General . 54
I.2 Intentional radiators in lighting equipment . 54
I.3 Properties of antennas in lighting applications . 54
I.4 Exposure assessment approach. 60
I.4.1 General . 60
I.4.2 Determination of average total radiated power P . 60
int,rad
I.4.3 Determination of the low-power exclusion level P . 61
max
I.5 Multiple transmitters in a luminaire . 61
I.6 Exposure to multiple luminaires . 62
I.7 References in Annex I . 62
Bibliography . 64

Figure 1 – Compliance routes and pass/fail criteria for lighting equipment . 15
Figure 2 – The Van der Hoofden test head . 16
Figure 3 – Example of a protection circuit . 17

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Figure 4 – Measurement set-up . 19
Figure 5 – Compliance demonstration procedure for the intentional-transmitter part of
the lighting equipment . 22
Figure B.1 – Location of measurement point in the transverse direction of lighting
equipment – side view . 24
Figure B.2 – Location of measurement points in the longitude direction of lighting
equipment – side view . 24
Figure B.3 – Location of measurement points in the longitude direction of lighting
equipment; in the direction of illumination . 25
Figure B.4 – Location of measurement point for lighting equipment with rotationally
symmetrical dimensions . 25
Figure B.5 – Location of measurement point for lighting equipment with rotationally
symmetrical dimensions; in the direction of illumination . 26
Figure B.6 – Location of measurement point for lighting equipment with the same
dimensions in the x- and y- axis . 26
Figure B.7 – Location of measurement point(s) for lighting equipment with single
capped lamp (360° illumination) . 27
Figure B.8 – Location of measurement points for lighting equipment with a remote
controlgear . 27
Figure B.9 – Location of measurement point for an independent electronic converter . 28
Figure B.10 – Location of measurement point(s) for an uplighter (floor
standing/suspended) . 28
Figure D.1 – Overview measurement and assessment method . 31
Figure D.2 – Distances of the head, loop and measurement set-up . 33
Figure D.3 – Maximum current in the 2 m LLA as function of the frequency . 35
Figure D.4 – Induced internal electric field and associated limit levels . 37
Figure D.5 – Example of magnetic-field test result using the LLA . 38
Figure D.6 – Distances of the head and measurement set-up . 39
Figure D.7 – Plot of Equation (D.20) . 39
Figure D.8 – Example of the CM-current measured using a conducted emission test . 43
Figure F.1 – Test set-up for normalization of the network analyser . 47
Figure F.2 – Test set-up for measurement of the voltage division factor using a
network analyser . 48
Figure F.3 – Calculated theoretical characteristic for the calibration of the protection
network . 49
Figure H.1 – Flow chart to determine applicability deemed to comply without F factor
measurement . 53
Figure I.1 – Luminaire with a transmitting antenna in a room. 56
Figure I.2 – Impact of a conducting ceiling/plane . 57
Figure I.3 – Electric field of a small electrical dipole: analytical formula vs far-field
approximation . 58
Figure I.4 – Electric field as a function of distance, antenna gain and input power (far-
field approximation) . 59
Figure I.5 – Impact of pulsed signals on the average exposure . 60

Table 1 – Physical quantities and units . 13
Table 2 – Receiver or spectrum analyser settings . 16
Table A.1 – Lighting equipment and measurement distances . 23

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Table C.1 – Basic restrictions for general public exposure to time varying electric and
magnetic fields for frequencies between 100 kHz and 10 GHz . 29
Table C.2 – Basic restrictions for general public exposure to time varying electric and
magnetic fields for frequencies up to 10 MHz . 29
Table C.3 – IEEE basic restrictions (BR) for the general public . 30
Table C.4 – IEEE basic restrictions (BR) between 100 kHz and 3 GHz for the general
public . 30
Table D.1 – Induced internal electric field calculations . 34
Table D.2 – Calculation main contributions . 40
Table D.3 – Frequency steps for the amplitude addition that equals 1,11 times B . 41
Table D.4 – Frequency steps for the power addition that equals 0,833 times B . 42
Table D.5 – Field strength limits according to CISPR 15 . 43
Table E.1 – Conductivity as a function of frequency (see Table C.1 of IEC 62311:2007) . 46
Table G.1 – Uncertainty calculation for the measurement method described in Clauses
5 and 6 in the frequency range from 20 kHz to 10 MHz . 50
Table G.2 – Comments and information to Table G.1 . 51
Table I.1 – Overview of wireless radio technologies that might be applied in lighting
systems . 55

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ASSESSMENT OF LIGHTING EQUIPMENT RELATED
TO HUMAN EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62493 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 34: Lamps
and related equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) identification of lighting product types deemed to comply with the standard without the
need for test;
b) deletion of the need for CISPR-15-compliance as a prerequisite for IEC 62493 compliance;
c) inclusion of the consequences of the ICNIRP 2010 guidelines for (up to 100 kHz);
d) adding some guidance to the Van der Hoofden test head method to improve reproducibility
of results;
e) inclusion of compliance demonstration method for products having intentional radiators.

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
34/222/FDIS 34/228/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts in the IEC 62493 series, published under the general title Assessment of
lighting equipment related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields, can be found on the
IEC website.
The exposure limits given in Annex C (informative) are for information only; they do not
comprise an exhaustive list and are valid only in certain regions of the world. It is the
responsibility of users of this standard to ensure that they use the current version of the limit
values specified by the applicable national authorities.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
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INTRODUCTION
This International Standard establishes a suitable evaluation method for the influence of the
electromagnetic fields in the space around the equipment mentioned in the scope, and
defines standardized operating conditions and measurement distances.
This standard is designed to assess, by measurements and/or calculations, electromagnetic
(EM) fields and their potential effect on the human body by reference to exposure levels of the
general public given by ICNIRP:1998 [1] , ICNIRP 2010 [2], IEEE C95.1:2005 [3] and
IEEE C95.6:2002 [4]. The exposure levels with which to comply are basic restrictions (both
ICNIRP- and IEEE-based).
Based on the lighting equipment operating properties, the frequency range of the applicable
basic restrictions can be limited as follows:
• internal electric field between 20 kHz and 10 MHz;
• specific absorption rate (SAR) between 100 kHz and 300 MHz;
• power density is outside the scope.
NOTE Operating frequencies of lighting equipment are higher than 20 kHz to avoid audible noise and infrared
interference. Frequency contributions above 300 MHz can be neglected.
This standard is not meant to supplant definitions and procedures specified in exposure
standards, but it is aimed at supplementing the procedure already specified for compliance
with exposure.
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Numbers in square brackets refer to the Bibliography.

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ASSESSMENT OF LIGHTING EQUIPMENT RELATED
TO HUMAN EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

1 Scope
This International Standard applies to the assessment of lighting equipment related to human
exposure to electromagnetic fields. The assessment consists of the induced internal electric
field for frequencies from 20 kHz to 10 MHz and the specific absorption rate (SAR) for
frequencies from 100 kHz to 300 MHz around lighting equipment.
Included in the scope of this standard are:
– all lighting equipment with a primary function of generating and/or distributing light
intended for illumination purposes, and intended either for connection to the low voltage
electricity supply or for battery operation; used indoor and/or outdoor;
– lighting part of multi-function equipment where one of the primary functions of this is
illumination;
– independent auxiliaries exclusively for the use with lighting equipment;
– lighting equipment including intentional radiators for wireless communication or control.
Excluded from the scope of this standard are:
– lighting equipment for aircraft and airfields;
– lighting equipment for road vehicles; (except lighting used for the illumination of passenger
compartments in public transport)
– lighting equipment for agriculture;
– lighting equipment for boats/vessels;
– photocopiers, slide projectors;
– apparatus for which the requirements of electromagnetic fields are explicitly formulated in
other IEC standards.
NOTE The methods described in this standard are not suitable for comparing the fields from different lighting
equipment.
This standard does not apply to built-in components for luminaires such as electronic
controlgear.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 62209-2:2010, Human exposure to radio frequency fields from hand-held and body-
mounted wireless communication devices – Human models, instrumentation, and procedures
– Part 2: Procedure to determine the specific absorption rate (SAR) for wireless
communication devices used in close proximity to the human body (frequency range of 30
MHz to 6 GHz)
IEC 62232:2011, Determination of RF field strength and SAR in the vicinity of
radiocommunication base stations for the purpose of evaluating human exposure
IEC 62311:2007, Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human
exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz – 300 GHz)

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IEC 62479:2010, Assessment of the compliance of low-power electronic and electrical
equipment with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields
(10 MHz to 300 GHz)
CISPR 16-1-1, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods. Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus – Measuring
apparatus
3 Terms, definitions, physical quantities, units and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
ballast
unit inserted between the supply and one or more discharge lamps which by means of
inductance, capacitance, or a combination of inductance and capacitance, serves mainly to
limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value
Note 1 to entry: It may also include means for transforming the supply voltage and arrangements that help
provide starting voltage and pre-heating current.
3.1.2
basic restriction
basic limitations
restrictions on exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields that are
based on established biological effects and including a safety factor
Note 1 to entry: The basic restriction is the maximum level that should not be exceeded under any conditions.
3.1.3
built-in lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear generally designed to be built into a luminaire, a box, an enclosure or the
like and not intended to be mounted outside a luminaire, etc. without special precautions
Note 1 to entry: The controlgear compartment in the base of a road lighting column is considered to be an
enclosure.
3.1.4
compliance factor
F
factor determined using the Van der Hoofden head test method that represents the measured
(weighted and summed) induced internal electric field due to the external electric field in the
frequency range 20 kHz to 10 MHz
Note 1 to entry: See Annex D and Annex E.
3.1.5
electronic controlgear
mains-supplied a.c./d.c. to a.c./d.c. invertor including stabilizing elements for starting and
operating one or more lamps, generally at high frequency
Note 1 to entry: All kinds of igniters, starters, switches, dimmers (including phase control units e.g. triac, GTO)
and sensors are not considered as electronic controlgear.
3.1.6
exposure
exposure occurs whenever and wherever a person is subjected to electric, magnetic or
electromagnetic fields or to contact currents other than those originating from physiological
processes in the body and other natural phenomena
3.1.7
exposure distance
typical distance between lighting equipment and a person under normal conditions of use

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3.1.8
fluorescent lamp
discharge lamp of the low pressure mercury type in which most of the light is emitted by one
or several layers of phosphors excited by the ultraviolet radiation from the discharge
Note 1 to entry: These lamps are frequently tubular and, in GB are then usually called fluorescent tubes.
3.1.9
high-intensity discharge lamp
HID lamp
electric discharge lamp in which the light-producing arc is stabilized by wall temperature and
the arc has a bulb wall loading in excess of 3 W/cm
Note 1 to entry: HID lamps include groups of lamps known as high pressure mercury, metal halide and high
pressure sodium lamps.
Note 2 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.
3.1.10
high-pressure lamp
high intensity discharge lamp in which the major portion of the light is produced, directly or
indirectly, by radiation from mercury or sodium vapour operating at relatively high levels of
partial pressure
3.1.11
independent auxiliary
auxiliaries consisting of one or more separate elements designed so that it can be mounted
separately outside a luminaire, with protection according to the marking of the auxiliaries and
without any additional enclosure
EXAMPLE: Examples are dimmers, transformers and convertors for incandescent lamps or LED light sources,
ballasts for discharge lamps (including fluorescent lamps) and semi-luminaires for compact fluorescent lamps,
incandescent lamps or LED light sources
Note 1 to entry: This may consist of a built-in auxiliary housed in a suitable enclosure which provides all the
necessary protection according to its markings.
3.1.12
independent lamp controlgear
independent electronic converter
lamp controlgear consisting of one or more separate elements so designed that it can be
mounted separately outside a luminaire, with protection according to the marking of the lamp
controlgear and without any additional enclosure
Note 1 to entry: This may consist of a built-in lamp controlgear housed in a suitable enclosure that provides all
the necessary protection according to its markings.
3.1.13
integral lamp controlgear
lamp controlgear which forms a non-replaceable part of a luminaire and which cannot be
tested separately from the luminaire
3.1.14
intentional radiator
any device that is designed to produce electromagnetic fields on purpose in order to provide
functions such as wireless communication, control, detection, etc.
3.1.15
lamp controlgear
one or more components between the supply and one or more lamps which may serve to
transform the supply voltage, limit the current of the lamp(s) to the required value, provide
starting voltage and preheating current, prevent cold starting, correct power factor or reduce
radio interference
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3.1.16
light emitting diode
LED
solid state device embodying a p-n junction, emitting optical radiation when excited by an
electric current
Note 1 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.
3.1.17
lighting equipment
equipment with a primary function of generating and/or regulating and/or distributing optical
radiation by electric light source(s)
3.1.18
low-pressure lamp
discharge lamp in which the light is produced by radiation from sodium vapour or mercury
3.1.19
measurement distance
distance between the lighting equipment and the external surface of the measurement test-
head
Note 1 to entry: See Annex A.
3.1.20
measurement point
position and location of the measurement test head relative to the lighting equipment
3.1.21
organic light emitting diode
OLED
light emitting semiconductor that has an electroluminescent zone made of organic compounds
consisting of a cathode, an anode, and organic electroluminescent layers
Note 1 to entry: This note applies to the French language only.
3.1.22
self-ballasted lamp
unit which can be dismantled without being permanently damaged, provided with a lamp cap
and incorporating a light source and additional elements necessary for starting and for stable
operating of the light source
3.2 Physical quantities and units
For the purposes of this document the following physical quantities and units given in Table 1
apply.
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Table 1 – Physical quantities and units
Quantity Symbol Unit Dimension
Conductivity σ Siemens per metre S/m
Current density J Ampere per square metre
A/m
Electric field strength E Volt per metre V/m
Frequency f Hertz Hz
H
Magnetic field strength Ampère per metre A/m
2 2
Magnetic flux density B Tesla
T (Wb/m , Vs/m )
Power P Watt W
Current I Ampere A
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document the following abbreviations apply.
a.c. alternating current
BR basic restriction
CISPR Comité International Spécial des Perturbations Radioélectriques
d.c. direct current
DUT device under test
EIRP equivalent isotropically radiated power
EMF electromagnetic field
EMI electromagnetic interference
ERP effective radiated power
GTO gate turn off
HID high intensity discharge
ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IR Infrared
LED light emitting diode
LLA large loop antenna
NWA network analyser
OLED organic light emitting diode
PRF pulse repetition frequency
RF radio frequency
r.m.s. root mean square
SAR specific absorption rate
UV ultraviolet
WBA whole-body average
4 Limits
4.1 General
The basic restrictions or reference levels for the general public of either IEEE C95.1-2005 or
ICNIRP 1998 and ICNIRP 2010 are used, see Annex C.

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