IEC TR 62493-1:2013

IEC/TR 62493-1
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Edition 1.0 2013-07
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Assessment of lighting equipment related to human exposure to
electromagnetic fields –
Part 1: Results of the EMF measurement campaign from the VDE Test and
Certification Institute and ZVEI, the German Electrical and Electronic
Manufacturers' Association

IEC/TR 62493-1:2013(E)

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IEC/TR 62493-1

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Assessment of lighting equipment related to human exposure to

electromagnetic fields –

Part 1: Results of the EMF measurement campaign from the VDE Test and


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Manufacturers' Association























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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Test procedure . 6
4 Presentation of results . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Frequency distribution of the measured values . 7
4.3 Explanation for the high measurement results of one single luminaire . 9
4.4 Evaluation of the influence of certain characteristics of the luminaires . 11
4.5 Type of luminaires according Table A.1 of IEC 62493:2009 . 11
4.6 Lamp cover . 12
4.7 Type
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