EN 50065-4-6:2004
(Main)Signalling on low-voltage electrical installations in the frequency range 3 kHz to 148,5 kHz - Part 4-6: Low voltage decoupling filters - Phase coupler
Signalling on low-voltage electrical installations in the frequency range 3 kHz to 148,5 kHz - Part 4-6: Low voltage decoupling filters - Phase coupler
This European Standard applies to phase couplers in a mains communication system for phase to neutral voltage not exceeding 250 V a.c. and a nominal current not exceeding 125 A, intended for household and similar fixed installation including residential, commercial and light industrial buildings. This European Standard applies to phase couplers used to control the coupling of communication signals between phases or sections of a mains communication system. A “phase coupler” may be used to achieve coupling between the phases of a multiphase installation, or to provide bridging of signals around other system components. The standard defines the requirements to ensure a minimum coupling between the sections, and the requirements to ensure no change on the safety of the electrical installation.
Signalübertragung auf elektrischen Niederspannungsnetzen im Frequenzbereich 3 kHz bis 148,5 kHz - Teil 4-6: Niederspannungs-Entkopplungsfilter - Phasenkoppler
Transmission de signaux sur les réseaux électriques basse tension dans la bande de fréquences de 3 kHz à 148,5 kHz - Partie 4-6: Filtres basse tension de découplage - Coupleur de phase
Signalizacija po nizkonapetostnih električnih napeljavah v frekvenčnem območju od 3 kHz do 148,5 kHz – 4-6. del: Nizkonapetostni ločilni filtri – Fazni ločilnik
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Jul-2004
- Withdrawal Date
- 28-Feb-2007
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 205A - Mains communicating systems
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/IEC/JTC 1/SC25 - ISO/IEC_JTC_1/SC25
- Parallel Committee
- ISOIEC/JTC 1/SC25 - ISOIEC_JTC_1/SC25
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 14-Jul-2004
- Completion Date
- 14-Jul-2004
Relations
- Effective Date
- 26-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 50065-4-6:2004 is a European Standard published by CLC that specifies requirements for phase couplers used in mains communication systems on low-voltage electrical installations. It covers systems operating in the frequency range of 3 kHz to 148.5 kHz, applicable to household, commercial, and light industrial electrical networks with phase-to-neutral voltages up to 250 V a.c. and nominal currents up to 125 A. The standard ensures reliable and safe coupling of communication signals between phases or sections of a multiphase electrical installation using low voltage decoupling filters.
Key Topics
Scope: Defines the use of phase couplers for coupling communication signals between phases or bridging signals around system components without compromising safety.
Classification:
- Type 1 (standard type) - Uses capacitors for coupling but has higher mains frequency leakage current, potentially limiting usability in some settings due to safety concerns.
- Type 2 (low leakage type) - Employs transformers to minimize leakage current, enhancing safety.
Electrical Requirements:
- Mains frequency leakage current:
- Type 1 limited to 30 mA rms
- Type 2 limited to 200 µA rms
- Overvoltage Categories:
- Category III for consumer network applications
- Category IV for utility network installations
- Immunity: Compliance with parts EN 50065-2-1, EN 50065-2-2, or EN 50065-2-3 depending on the environment (residential, industrial, or utility).
- Mains frequency leakage current:
Operating Frequency Range:
- Utility phase couplers: 3 kHz to 95 kHz
- Consumer phase couplers: 95 kHz to 148.5 kHz
Marking: Devices must be labeled with their operating frequency range and attenuation characteristics measured with a 10 Ω load.
Impedance and Transfer Function: Performance parameters designed to maintain signal integrity and ensure effective communication coupling across the network phases.
Applications
EN 50065-4-6:2004 phase couplers are essential components in mains communication systems, enabling data transmission and signalling over electrical power lines in:
- Residential buildings for smart home systems and home automation devices.
- Commercial facilities supporting building management and energy monitoring systems.
- Light industrial environments requiring reliable phase-to-phase communication and signal bridging.
- Utility networks where maintaining signal integrity across multiphase installations is critical.
Their design ensures communication signals pass efficiently between phases without interfering with electrical safety or operation, making them suitable for integrating power line communication (PLC) technologies into existing low-voltage grids.
Related Standards
EN 50065-4-6:2004 is part of the broader EN 50065 series focused on signalling on low-voltage electrical installations in the frequency range 3 kHz to 148.5 kHz. Related standards include:
- EN 50065-1: General requirements, frequency bands, and electromagnetic disturbances.
- EN 50065-2-1, 2-2, 2-3: Immunity requirements for mains communications in residential, industrial, and utility environments respectively.
- EN 50065-4-1 to 4-5: Specifications and safety requirements for low voltage decoupling filters, including generic and application-specific filters.
- EN 50065-4-2: Safety requirements for low voltage decoupling filters, providing essential guidance on leakage current and electrical protection.
Compliance with EN 50065-4-6 alongside these interconnected standards ensures that phase couplers used in mains communication systems meet rigorous safety, performance, and interoperability criteria, facilitating harmonized deployment across Europe.
Keywords: EN 50065-4-6, phase coupler, low voltage decoupling filter, mains communication system, power line communication, low-voltage electrical installations, leakage current, overvoltage category, multiphase installation, signal bridging, European standard, CLC.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 50065-4-6:2004 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Signalling on low-voltage electrical installations in the frequency range 3 kHz to 148,5 kHz - Part 4-6: Low voltage decoupling filters - Phase coupler". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to phase couplers in a mains communication system for phase to neutral voltage not exceeding 250 V a.c. and a nominal current not exceeding 125 A, intended for household and similar fixed installation including residential, commercial and light industrial buildings. This European Standard applies to phase couplers used to control the coupling of communication signals between phases or sections of a mains communication system. A “phase coupler” may be used to achieve coupling between the phases of a multiphase installation, or to provide bridging of signals around other system components. The standard defines the requirements to ensure a minimum coupling between the sections, and the requirements to ensure no change on the safety of the electrical installation.
This European Standard applies to phase couplers in a mains communication system for phase to neutral voltage not exceeding 250 V a.c. and a nominal current not exceeding 125 A, intended for household and similar fixed installation including residential, commercial and light industrial buildings. This European Standard applies to phase couplers used to control the coupling of communication signals between phases or sections of a mains communication system. A “phase coupler” may be used to achieve coupling between the phases of a multiphase installation, or to provide bridging of signals around other system components. The standard defines the requirements to ensure a minimum coupling between the sections, and the requirements to ensure no change on the safety of the electrical installation.
EN 50065-4-6:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.160 - Electric filters; 33.040.30 - Switching and signalling systems; 97.120 - Automatic controls for household use. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 50065-4-6:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 50065-4-6:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 50065-4-6:2005
STANDARD
september 2005
Signalizacija po nizkonapetostnih električnih napeljavah v frekvenčnem
območju od 3 kHz do 148,5 kHz – 4-6. del: Nizkonapetostni ločilni filtri – Fazni
ločilnik
Signalling on low-voltage electrical installations in the frequency range 3 kHz to
148,5 kHz – Part 4-6: Low voltage decoupling filters – Phase coupler
ICS 31.160; 33.040.30 Referenčna številka
© Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50065-4-6
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2004
ICS 31.160; 33.040.30; 97.120
English version
Signalling on low-voltage electrical installations
in the frequency range 3 kHz to 148,5 kHz
Part 4-6: Low voltage decoupling filters –
Phase coupler
Transmission de signaux sur les réseaux Signalübertragung auf elektrischen
électriques basse tension dans la bande Niederspannungsnetzen
de fréquences de 3 kHz à 148,5 kHz im Frequenzbereich 3 kHz bis 148,5 kHz
Partie 4-6: Filtres basse tension Teil 4-6: Niederspannungs-
de découplage – Entkopplungsfilter –
Coupleur de phase Phasenkoppler
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2004-03-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and
notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
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Switzerland and United Kingdom.
CENELEC
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Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
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Ref. No. EN 50065-4-6:2004 E
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by SC 205A, Mains communicating systems, of Technical
Committee CENELEC TC 205, Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES).
The text of the draft was submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure and was approved by
CENELEC as EN 50065-4-6 on 2004-03-01.
The following dates were fixed:
- latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2005-03-01
- latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2007-03-01
EN 50065 consists of several parts, under the general title: Signalling on low-voltage electrical
installations in the frequency range 3 kHz to 148,5 kHz
Part 1 General requirements, frequency bands and electromagnetic disturbances
Part 2-1 Immunity requirements for mains communications equipment and systems
operating in the range of frequencies 95 kHz to 148,5 kHz and intended for use in
residential, commercial and light industrial environments
Part 2-2 Immunity requirements for mains communications equipment and systems
operating in the range of frequencies 95 kHz to 148,5 kHz and intended for use in
industrial environments
Part 2-3 Immunity requirements for mains communications equipment and systems
operating in the range of frequencies 3 kHz to 95 kHz and intended for use by
electricity suppliers and distributors
Part 4-1 Low voltage decoupling filters – Generic specification
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Low voltage decoupling filters – Safety requirements
Part 4-2
Part 4-3 Low voltage decoupling filters – Incoming filter
Part 4-4 Low voltage decoupling filters – Impedance filter
Part 4-5 Low voltage decoupling filters – Segmentation filter
Part 4-6 Low voltage decoupling filters – Phase coupler
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Part 4-7 Portable low voltage decoupling filters - Safety requirements
Part 7 Equipment impedance
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This part covers the extended frequency ranges 3 kHz to 148,5 kHz and 1,6 MHz to 30 MHz.
– 3 – EN 50065-4-6:2004
Contents
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Definitions .5
4 Classification.5
4.1 Type 1 (standard type) .5
4.2 Type 2 (low leakage type) .5
5 Requirements.5
5.1 Marking.5
5.2 Electrical characteristics at mains frequency .5
5.2.1 Over voltage .6
5.2.2 Immunity .6
5.2.3 Mains frequency leakage current .6
5.3 Electrical characteristics at signalling frequency.7
5.3.1 Operating frequency range.7
5.3.2 Transfer function.7
5.3.3 Impedance .7
Figure 1 – Mains frequency leakage current test set up .6
Table 1 – Mains frequency leakage current limits.
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