Amendment 2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-14: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage fluctuation immunity test for equipment with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase

Amendement 2 - Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Partie 4-14: Techniques d'essai et de mesure - Essai d'immunité aux fluctuations de tension pour le matériel dont le courant d'entrée est inférieur ou égal à 16 A par phase

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
12-May-2009
Drafting Committee
WG 6 - TC 77/SC 77A/WG 6
Current Stage
PPUB - Publication issued
Start Date
13-May-2009
Completion Date
31-Aug-2009

Relations

Effective Date
05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 61000-4-14:1999/AMD2:2009 is an important amendment to the international standard IEC 61000-4-14, issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This amendment focuses on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and specifically addresses testing and measurement techniques for the voltage fluctuation immunity test of electrical equipment. The scope centers on equipment with an input current not exceeding 16 A per phase, typical in many consumer and commercial electrical devices.

This standard ensures that equipment can maintain reliable operation despite voltage fluctuations in power supply systems, a critical factor in minimizing malfunctions and improving product durability in real-world electrical environments. It provides comprehensive testing methods to verify equipment robustness against voltage dips, rises, and other transient fluctuations.

Key Topics

  • Voltage Fluctuation Immunity Testing
    Details the methodology for simulating voltage variations to which electrical equipment may be subjected. The standard defines specific test voltage profiles, durations, and sequences-such as a repetition period (T) of 5 seconds and a fluctuation duration (t) of 2 seconds using stepped voltage changes.

  • Input Current Limitation
    The amendment applies to equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase, covering a wide range of single-phase electrical devices.

  • Test Generator Specifications
    Provides exact technical requirements for the test equipment, including:

    • Output voltage capability: U ± 15%
    • Voltage accuracy: ±1%
    • Voltage transition times during switching: under 1 ms
    • Output current capacity sufficient for the equipment under test
    • Overshoot and undershoot limits: less than 5%
    • Frequency accuracy and phase error limits for three-phase testing
  • Verification Procedures
    Outlines verification of the test generator’s performance using resistive loads and ensuring capability to handle crest factors of at least 3. This guarantees the test setup mimics real power supply fluctuations accurately.

  • Test Sequences and Voltage Steps
    Voltage steps during testing occur over π/2 radians of the nominal frequency cycle, with clear distinctions between falling and rising voltage edges. Test figures illustrating these steps provide visual guidance for test implementations.

Applications

  • Equipment Certification
    Manufacturers and test laboratories use IEC 61000-4-14:2009 Amendment 2 to certify compliance of electrical appliances, industrial equipment, and electronic devices for immunity to voltage fluctuations, ensuring products meet international EMC requirements.

  • Power Supply Reliability
    The standard supports product design that withstands common grid power disturbances, improving user safety and system stability.

  • Public Supply Systems
    Applies especially to equipment intended for connection to public power networks, where voltage fluctuations frequently occur due to load changes and other disturbances.

  • Quality Assurance in Product Development
    Integration of these test methods during product development phases helps in early detection of vulnerabilities to voltage fluctuations, reducing field failures.

Related Standards

  • IEC 61000-4-11 – Testing techniques for voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test, complementary to this standard’s scope.

  • IEC 61000 Series – Comprehensive standards covering electromagnetic compatibility across different environments and equipment classes.

  • Product-Specific IEC Standards – Many product committees reference this amendment to establish voltage fluctuation immunity levels aligned with product performance and safety expectations in public or private power systems.


Keywords: IEC 61000-4-14 Amendment 2, voltage fluctuation immunity test, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), testing and measurement techniques, equipment input current 16 A, electrical equipment standards, EMC test generator, power supply fluctuations, voltage dip immunity, IEC EMC standards, equipment certification, electrical product testing.

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IEC 61000-4-14:1999/AMD2:2009 - Amendment 2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-14: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage fluctuation immunity test for equipment with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase

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IEC 61000-4-14:1999/AMD2:2009 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendment 2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-14: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage fluctuation immunity test for equipment with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase". This standard covers: Amendment 2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-14: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage fluctuation immunity test for equipment with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase

Amendment 2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-14: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage fluctuation immunity test for equipment with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase

IEC 61000-4-14:1999/AMD2:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.100.20 - Immunity. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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IEC 61000-4-14 ®
Edition 1.0 2009-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
BASIC EMC PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION FONDAMENTALE EN CEM
AMENDMENT 2
AMENDEMENT 2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –
Part 4-14: Testing and measurement techniques – Voltage fluctuation immunity
test for equipment with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase

Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) –
Partie 4-14: Techniques d'essai et de mesure – Essai d’immunité aux
fluctuations de tension pour le matériel dont le courant d’entrée est inférieur ou
égal à 16 A par phase
IEC 61000-4-14:1999/A2:2009
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IEC 61000-4-14 ®
Edition 1.0 2009-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
BASIC EMC PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION FONDAMENTALE EN CEM
AMENDMENT 2
AMENDEMENT 2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –
Part 4-14: Testing and measurement techniques – Voltage fluctuation immunity
test for equipment with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase

Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) –
Partie 4-14: Techniques d'essai et de mesure – Essai d’immunité aux
fluctuations de tension pour le matériel dont le courant d’entrée est inférieur ou
égal à 16 A par phase
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
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ICS 33.100.20 ISBN 978-2-88910-381-2
– 2 – 61000-4-14 Amend. 2 © IEC:2009
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by subcommittee 77A: Low frequency phenomena, of
IEC technical committee 77: Electromagnetic compatibility.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
Enquiry draft Report on voting
77A/669/CDV 77A/685/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
_____________
Main title
Replace the part title on the cover page, the title page, above the Foreword and the Scope by
the following:
Part 4-14: Testing and measurement techniques –
Voltage fluctuation immunity test for equipment
with input current not exceeding 16 A per phase
2 Normative references
Replace the existing text of the first paragraph by the following new text:
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
Convert dated references into undated references.
5 Test levels
Replace the entire text after Table 1 with the following new text:
The repetition period T and the duration t of the voltage fluctuations are specified as T = 5 s
and t = 2 s (see Figure 1d).
The changes from the initial voltage to the test voltage, or from the test voltage back to the
initial voltage are achieved through five successive voltage steps in five consecutive cycles of

61000-4-14 Amend. 2 © IEC:2009 – 3 –
the mains supply, see Figure 1d. Each voltage step is of ΔU/5 and occurs over π/2 radians of
the period of the nominal frequency, f , (e.g. 5 ms for 50 Hz) see Figure 1b and Figure 1c.
n
For falling voltage changes, the voltage step begins at phase angle φ = 270° and finishes at
φ = 360°, see Figure 1b.
For rising voltage changes, the voltage step begins at phase angle φ = 180° and finishes at
φ = 270°, see Figure 1c.
x is an open test level. This value may be defined by the product standard in order to cover
situations other than the normal operating conditions of the network.
All of the levels can be proposed by the product committee, but for equipment for use in
public supply systems, the values shall not be lower than those specified for class 2.
NOTE The upper and lower voltage operation limits defined by the product manufacturer should not be exceeded.
6.2 Characteristics and performance of the test generator
Replace the existing Table 2 by the following new Table:
Table 2 – Characteristics of the test generator
Output voltage capability U ± 15 %
n
Voltage accuracy ±1 %
Zero crossing accuracy 250 μs at zero voltage crossover
The generator shall be able to supply enough current
Output current capability
according to the type of EUT in the test voltage range.
Overshoot/undershoot of the actual voltage Less than 5 % of the change in voltage
Voltage rise (and fall) time during switching Under 1 ms
Maximum interphase error (three-phase power supply) 2,5°
Frequency accuracy 2,5 % of f (50 Hz or 60 Hz)
n
NOTE The generator with a power amplifier specified in IEC 61000-4-11 is suitable for this test. An over-
voltage capability of U + 15 % is necessary.
n
6.3 Verification of the test
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