IEC 60255-26:2023

IEC 60255-26 ®
Edition 4.0 2023-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
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Measuring relays and protection equipment –
Part 26: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements

Relais de mesure et dispositifs de protection –
Partie 26: Exigences de compatibilité électromagnétique

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IEC 60255-26 ®
Edition 4.0 2023-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Measuring relays and protection equipment –

Part 26: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements

Relais de mesure et dispositifs de protection –

Partie 26: Exigences de compatibilité électromagnétique

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.120.70 ISBN 978-2-8322-6317-4

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
1 Scope . 7
1.1 General . 7
1.2 Emission . 7
1.3 Immunity . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 9
3.1 Terms and definitions . 9
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 12
4 Electromagnetic environmental levels . 13
4.1 General . 13
4.2 Zone A, severe electromagnetic environment . 13
4.3 Zone B, typical electromagnetic environment . 14
5 Emission. 14
5.1 Radiated emission . 14
5.2 Conducted emission . 15
6 Immunity. 16
6.1 Immunity of enclosure . 16
6.2 Immunity of auxiliary power supply port . 17
6.3 Immunity of signal/control port and wired network port . 20
6.4 Immunity of input and output ports . 21
6.5 Immunity of earth port . 24
7 Test set-up and procedures . 24
7.1 General . 24
7.2 Emission . 25
7.2.1 General . 25
7.2.2 Radiated emission . 26
7.2.3 Conducted emission . 26
7.3 Immunity . 26
7.3.1 General . 26
7.3.2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test . 28
7.3.3 Radiated electromagnetic field immunity test . 29
7.3.4 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test . 31
7.3.5 Damped oscillatory wave immunity test . 32
7.3.6 Surge immunity test . 33
7.3.7 Conducted RF immunity test . 35
7.3.8 Conducted power frequency immunity test on binary inputs . 37
7.3.9 Power frequency magnetic field immunity test . 38
7.3.10 Voltage dips and short interruptions test (AC or DC) . 38
7.3.11 Ripple on DC input power port immunity test . 39
7.3.12 Gradual shutdown / start-up tests . 40
8 Criteria for acceptance . 40
8.1 Emission . 40
8.2 Immunity . 41
9 Test report . 42
(normative) Power frequency immunity tests on binary inputs . 43

A.1 General . 43
A.2 Test classes . 43
A.3 Test equipment . 43
A.3.1 General . 43
A.3.2 Test generator . 43
A.3.3 Verification of the test generator . 44
A.3.4 Coupling networks . 44
A.4 Test set-up . 44
A.4.1 General . 44
A.4.2 Earthing connections . 44
A.4.3 Auxiliary equipment . 44
(informative) Background information for power frequency tests . 47
(informative) Background information about spot frequency tests . 48
(informative) EMC risk assessment . 50
D.1 EMC design risk assessment . 50
D.2 Product platform risk assessment . 52
(informative) Considerations regarding radio interfaces . 54
(informative) Immunity test to be considered in future . 55
Bibliography . 56

Figure 1 – Gradual shutdown / start-up test . 40
Figure A.1 – Example of Zone A differential mode tests . 45
Figure A.2 – Example of Zone B differential mode tests . 45
Figure A.3 – Example of Zone A and Zone B common mode tests . 46

Table 1 – Radiated emission tests – Enclosure port . 14
Table 2 – Required highest frequency for radiated measurement . 15
Table 3 – Conducted emission tests – AC and DC auxiliary power supply port . 15
Table 4 – Conducted emission tests – Wired network port . 15
Table 5 – Immunity tests – Enclosure port . 16
Table 6 – Immunity tests – Auxiliary power supply port . 17
Table 7 – Immunity tests – signal/control port and wired network port . 20
Table 8 – Immunity tests – Input and output port . 21
Table 9 – Immunity tests – Earth port . 24
Table 10 – Radiated emission test . 26
Table 11 – Conducted emission test . 26
Table 12 – Electrostatic discharge immunity test . 28
Table 13 – Radiated electromagnetic field immunity test (frequency sweep) . 29
Table 14 – Radiated electromagnetic field immunity test (spot frequencies) . 30
Table 15 – Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test . 31
Table 16 –Damped oscillatory wave immunity test . 32
Table 17 – Surge immunity test . 33
Table 18 – Conducted RF immunity test (frequency sweep) . 35
Table 19 – Conducted RF immunity test (spot frequencies) . 36
Table 20 – Conducted power frequency immunity test on binary inputs . 37

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Table 21 – Power frequency magnetic field immunity test . 38
Table 22 – Voltage dips and short interruptions test (AC or DC) . 38
Table 23 – Ripple on DC input power port immunity test . 39
Table 24 – Gradual shutdown and start-up test . 40
Table 25 – Acceptance criteria for immunity tests . 41
Table C.1 – Selection of spot frequencies . 48
Table D.1 – Risk assessment based on a hardware design modification . 51
Table D.2 – Risk assessment, selecting representative EUT configuration(s) . 52
Table E.1 – Listed standard with relevance . 54
Table F.1 – Immunity test to be considered in future . 55

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FOREWORD
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IEC 60255-26 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 95: Measuring relays and
protection equipment. It is an International Standard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2013. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) update of normative references
b) introduction of a wired network port and signal/control port in accordance with CISPR 32;
c) introduction of low-power instrument transformer (LPIT) and battery monitor port;
d) expansion of the frequency range on radiated radio-frequency immunity test up to 6 GHz;
e) updated requirements on electrostatic discharge tests;
f) introduction of fast damped oscillatory wave test for Zone A applications;
g) specification of higher immunity requirements on power frequency magnetic field tests;

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h) update of the spot frequency test and addition of a new annex with background
information;
i) addition of details and further guidance on the relay settings;
j) additional test condition for AC voltage dips and interruptions;
k) addition of an annex about EMC risk assessments;
l) addition of an annex on radio interfaces.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
95/515/FDIS 95/525/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
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A list of all the parts in the IEC 60255 series, published under the general title Measuring relays
and protection equipment, can be found on the IEC website.
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MEASURING RELAYS AND PROTECTION EQUIPMENT –

Part 26: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements

1 Scope
1.1 General
This part of IEC 60255 specifies the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility for
measuring relays and protection equipment. It is applicable to measuring relays and protection
equipment and combinations of devices to form schemes for power system protection including
the control, monitoring, communication and process interface equipment used with those
systems.
Tests specified in this document are not required for equipment not incorporating electronic
circuits, for example electromechanical relays.
The requirements specified in this document are applicable to measuring relays and protection
equipment in a condition representative of how new equipment is provided by the manufacturer.
All tests specified are type tests only.
1.2 Emission
This document specifies limits and test methods, for measuring relays and protection equipment
in relation to electromagnetic emissions which might cause interference in other equipment.
These emission limits represent electromagnetic compatibility requirements and have been
selected to ensure that the disturbances generated by measuring relays and protection
equipment, operated normally in substations and power plants, do not exceed a specified level
which could prevent other equipment from operating as intended.
Test requirements are specified for the enclosure, auxiliary power supply ports, input/output
ports, signal/control ports and wired network ports.
1.3 Immunity
This document specifies the immunity test requirements for measuring relays and protection
equipment in relation to continuous and transient, conducted and radiated disturbances,
including electrostatic discharges.
These test requirements represent the electromagnetic compatibility immunity requirements
and have been selected so as to ensure an adequate level of immunity for measuring relays
and protection equipment, operated normally in substations and power plants.
NOTE 1 Product safety considerations are not covered in this document.
NOTE 2 In special cases, situations will arise where the levels of disturbance could exceed the levels specified in
this document, for example where a hand-held transmitter or a mobile telephone is used close to measuring relays
and protection equipment. In these instances, special precautions and procedures could be needed.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.

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For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60255-1:2022, Measuring relays and protection equipment – Part 1: Common requirements
IEC 61000-4-2:2008, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and
measurement techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3:2020, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3: Testing and
measurement techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4:2012, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and
measurement techniques – Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5:2014, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and
measurement techniques – Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5:2014/AMD1:2017
IEC 61000-4-6:2013, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-6: Testing and
measurement techniques – Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency
fields
IEC 61000-4-8:2009, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-8: Testing and
measurement techniques – Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-11:2020, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-11: Testing and
measurement techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
tests for equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase
IEC 61000-4-16:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-16: Testing and
measurement techniques – Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the
frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
IEC 61000-4-17:1999, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-17: Testing and
measurement techniques – Ripple on d.c. input power port immunity test
IEC 61000-4-17:1999/AMD1:2001
IEC 61000-4-17:1999/AMD2:2008
IEC 61000-4-18:2019, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-18: Testing and
measurement techniques – Damped oscillatory wave immunity test
IEC 61000-4-29:2000, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-29: Testing and
measurement techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on d.c. input
power port immunity tests
CISPR 11:2015, Industrial, scientific and medical equipment – Radio-frequency disturbance
characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement
CISPR 11:2015/AMD1:2016
CISPR 11:2015/AMD2:2019
CISPR 32:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment – Emission
requirements
CISPR 32:2015/AMD1:2019
3 Terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
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3.1.1
analogue output port
port that generates an analogue output signal to drive actuators, analogue panel meters, etc.
Note 1 to entry: Typically a current or voltage less than or equal to 20 mA or 10 V DC respectively.
[SOURCE: IEC 60255-1:2022, 3.1.3]
3.1.2
auxiliary equipment
AE
equipment necessary to provide the equipment under test (EUT) with the signals required for
normal operation and to verify the performance of the EUT
3.1.3
auxiliary power supply port
AC or DC auxiliary energizing input
Note 1 to entry: Some modern relays have a single auxiliary power supply port that can be energized with both AC
and/or DC.
3.1.4
battery monitor port
port intended for connection to the station battery for the purpose of battery voltage monitoring
[SOURCE: IEC 60255-1:2022, 3.1.6]
3.1.5
binary input port
port intended for inputs which have an on or off state given by direct connection to an energizing
quantity without any communications protocol
[SOURCE: IEC 60255-1:2022, 3.1.7]
3.1.6
binary output port
port intended for outputs which have an on or off state given by direct connection to an
energizing quantity without any communications protocol
[SOURCE: IEC 60255-1:2022, 3.1.8]
3.1.7
common mode
CM
mode between each active conductor and a specified reference, usually earth or ground
reference plane
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3.1.8
cabinet
free-standing and self-supporting enclosure for housing electrical and/or electronic equipment
Note 1 to entry: A cabinet is usually fitted with doors and/or side panels, which may or may not be removable.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-581:2008, 581-25-02]
3.1.9
coupling network
electrical circuit or device for the purpose of transferring energy from one circuit to another with
a defined impedance
3.1.10
coupling/decoupling network
CDN
electrical circuit incorporating the functions of both the coupling and decoupling networks
3.1.11
decoupling network
electrical circuit for the purpose of preventing test voltages applied to the EUT from affecting
other devices, equipment, or systems which are not under test
3.1.12
differential mode
DM
mode between any two of a specified set of active conductors
3.1.13
earth port
point where a cable intended for connection to earth for functional or safety purposes can be
connected
3.1.14
enclosure port
physical boundary of the EUT through which electromagnetic fields can radiate or impinge
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-445:2010, 445-07-04, modified – The term "time relay" has been
replaced by "EUT" and "can" has been replaced by "may".]
3.1.15
equipment under test
EUT
equipment submitted to a test, including any accessories such as communication modules,
plug-in power supplies, etc. unless otherwise specified
[SOURCE: IEC 60255-1:2022, 3.1.15]
3.1.16
highest internal frequency
F
X
highest fundamental frequency generated or used within the EUT or highest frequency at which
it operates
Note 1 to entry: This includes frequencies which are solely used within an integrated circuit.

3.1.17
input port
port through which the EUT is energized or controlled in order to perform its function(s)
EXAMPLE 1 Analogue current transformer (LPCT/CT) input, analogue voltage transformer (LPVT or VT) input,
binary input, battery monitor input, etc.
[SOURCE: IEC 60255-1:2022, 3.1.18]
3.1.18
low-power instrument transformer
LPIT
arrangement, consisting of one or more current or voltage transformer(s) which may be
connected to transmitting systems and secondary converters, all intended to transmit a
low-power analogue or digital output signal to measuring instruments, meters and protective or
control devices or similar apparatus
EXAMPLE An arrangement consisting of three current sensors, three voltage sensors connected to one merging
unit delivering one digital output is considered an LPIT.
Note 1 to entry: LPITs are commonly called non-conventional instrument transformers (NCIT).
Note 2 to entry: The output power produced by these devices is typically lower or equal to 1 VA.
[SOURCE: IEC 61869-6:2016, 3.1.601]
3.1.19
low-power current transformer
LPCT
low-power instrument transformer for current measurement
[SOURCE: IEC 61869-6:2016, 3.1.602]
3.1.20
low-power voltage transformer
LPVT
low-power instrument transformer for voltage measurement
[SOURCE: IEC 61869-6:2016, 3.1.603]
3.1.21
output contact
arrangement of contact members, with their insulation, which close or open their contact circuit
by their relative movement
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-444:2002, 444-04-03, modified – The term "contact" has been replaced
by "output contact", the domain "for elementary relays" and the figure have been omitted.]
3.1.22
output port
port through which the EUT produces predetermined changes
[SOURCE: IEC 60255-1:2022, 3.1.27]
3.1.23
port
particular interface of the specified EUT with the external electromagnetic environment

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3.1.24
rated value
value of a quantity used for specification purposes, established for a specified set of operating
conditions of a component, device, equipment, or system
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-447:2020, 447-03-11]
3.1.25
signal/control port
port intended for the interconnection of components of an EUT, or between an EUT and local
AE and used in accordance with relevant functional specifications (for example, for the
maximum length of cable connected to it)
Note 1 to entry: Examples include EIA-232, Universal Serial Bus (USB), High-Definition Multimedia Interface ®
), IEEE Standard 1394 ("FireWire"), IRIG-B Interface.
(HDMI
3.1.26
small equipment
equipment, either positioned on a tabletop or standing on the floor which, including its cables,
fits in a cylindrical test volume of 1,2 m in diameter and 1,5 m above the ground plane
Note 1 to entry: For small equipment, emission testing at distances under 10 m is accepted.
3.1.27
wired network port
port for the connection of voice, data and signalling transfers intended to interconnect widely
dispersed systems by direct connection to a single-user or multi-user communication network
Note 1 to entry: Examples of these ports include CATV, PSTN, ISDN, xDSL, LAN, EIA-485 and similar networks.
Note 2 to entry: These ports may support screened or unscreened cables and may also carry AC or DC power (e.g.
PoE) where this is an integral part of the telecommunication specification.
Note 3 to entry: A port generally intended for interconnection of components of a system under test (e.g. EIA-232,
IEEE Standard 1284 (parallel printer), Universal Serial Bus (USB), IEEE Standard 1394 ("Fire Wire"), etc.) and used
in accordance with its functional specifications (e.g. for the maximum length of cable connected to it), is not
considered to be a wired network port.
3.2 Abbreviated terms
AAN Asymmetric artificial network
AE Auxiliary equipment
AMN Artificial mains network
CATV Communal (broadcasting) antenna/cable TV network
CDN Coupling/decoupling network
CCC Capacitive coupling clamp
CM Common mode
CVP Capacitive voltage probe
DM Differential mode
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
ESD Electrostatic discharge
EUT Equipment under test
FW Firmware
HW Hardware
IED Intelligent electronic device
ISDN Integrated services digital network
LAN Local area network
LPCT Low-power current transformer
LPIT Low-power instrument transformer
LPVT Low-power voltage transformer
PCBA Printed circuit board assembly
PCB Printed circuit board
PSTN Public switched telephone network
RF Radio frequency
RTD Resistance temperature detector
UFA Uniform field area
USB Universal serial bus
xDSL Generic term for all types of DSL (digital subscriber line) technology
4 Electromagnetic environmental levels
4.1 General
The environmental levels shall be selected in accordance with the most realistic installation and
environmental conditions in which the EUT is expected to operate.
Based on common installation practices, the recommended selection of test levels is given in
4.2 and 4.3.
4.2 Zone A, severe electromagnetic environment
The installation is characterized by the following attributes:
• no suppression of electrical fast transients/bursts in the power supply and control and power
circuits which are switched by relays and high-power contactors;
• no separation of the industrial circuits from other circuits associated with environments of
higher severity levels;
• no separation between power supply, control, signal and communication cables;
• use of common multi-core cables for control and signal lines;
• interconnections that are running as outdoor cables along with power cables, even to the
high voltage equipment; a special case of this environment is when the electronic equipment
is connected to the telecommunication network within a densely populated area. There is
no systematically constructed grounding network outside the electronic equipment, and the
grounding system consists only of pipes, cables, etc.
The outdoor area of industrial process equipment, power stations, open-air HV substation
switchyards and gas insulated switchgear may be representative of this environment.

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4.3 Zone B, typical electromagnetic environment
The installation is characterized by the following attributes:
• no suppression of electrical fast transients/bursts in the power supply and control circuits
which are switched by relays;
• poor separation of the industrial circuits from other circuits associated with environments of
higher severity levels;
• dedicated cables for power supply, control, signal and communication lines;
• poor separation between power supply, control, signal and communication cables;
• the interconnection cables can be partly outdoor cables, but close to the grounding network;
• availability of earthing system represented by conductive pipes, ground conductors in the
cable trays (connected to the protective earth system) and by a ground mesh.
The area of industrial process equipment, power plants and the relay room of open-air HV
substations may be representative of this environment.
Measuring relays and protection equipment shall meet Class A emission limits for both
environmental conditions (Zone A and Zone B).
5 Emission
5.1 Radiated emission
Table 1 – Radiated emission tests – Enclosure port
Reference Test
standard procedure
Environmental
Item Frequency range Limits (reference to
phenomena
this
document)
40 dB (µV/m) quasi-peak
at 10 m
30 MHz to 230 MHz
50 dB (µV/m) quasi-peak
Radiated
at 3 m
emission
1.1 CISPR 11 See 7.2.2
a
47 dB (µV/m) quasi-peak
(below 1 GHz)
at 10 m
230 MHz to 1 000 MHz
57 dB (µV/m) quasi-peak
at 3 m
56 dB (µV/m) average
at 3 m
1 GHz to 3 GHz
76 dB (µV/m) peak
Radiated
at 3 m
1.2 emission CISPR 32 See 7.2.2
60 dB (µV/m) average
(above 1 GHz)
at 3 m
3 GHz to 6 GHz
80 dB (µV/m) peak
at 3 m
a
Measuring relays and protection equipment are apparatus which satisfy the class A limits. Limits can be
measured at a nominal distance of 3 m or 10 m or 30 m. A measuring distance less than 10 m is allowed only
for equipment which complies with the definition for "small equipment" given in 3.1.26. In the case of
measurements at a separation distance of 30 m, an inverse proportionality factor of 20 dB per decade shall be
used to normalize the measured data to the specified distance for determining compliance.
At the transition frequency, the more stringent limit shall apply.

Table 2 shows the highest frequency up to which radiated emission measurements shall be
performed.
Table 2 – Required highest frequency for radiated measurement
Highest internal frequency Highest measured frequency

F
X
F ≤ 108 MHz 1 GHz
X
108 MHz < F ≤ 500 MHz 2 GHz
X
500 MHz < F ≤ 1 GHz 5 GHz
X
F > 1 GHz 5 × F up to a maximum of 6 GHz
X X
Where the highest internal frequency is unknown, the measurement shall be made up to 6 GHz.

5.2 Conducted emission
Table 3 – Conducted emission tests – AC and DC auxiliary power supply port
Environmental Reference Test
a
Item Frequency range Limits
phenomena standard procedure
3.1 Conducted 79 dB (µV) quasi-peak
0,15 MHz to 0,50 MHz
emission 66 dB (µV) average
CISPR 32 See 7.2.3
73 dB (µV) quasi-peak
0,50 MHz to 30 MHz
60 dB (µV) average
a
These limits apply to class A equipment measured with an AMN (artificial mains network) as per CISPR 32.
At the transition frequency, the more stringent limit shall apply.

Table 4 – Conducted emission tests – Wired network port
Environmental Reference Test
Item Frequency range Limits
phenomena standard procedure
4.1 Conducted 97 dB (µV) to
quasi-peak
a
87 dB(µV)
emission
0,15 MHz to 0,50 MHz
84 dB (µV) to
average
CISPR 32 See 7.2.3
74 dB (µV)
87 dB (µV) quasi-peak
0,50 MHz to 30 MHz
74 dB (µV) average
4.2 Conducted 97 dB (µV) to
b
87 dB (µV)
emission
quasi-peak
53 dB (µA) to
43 dB (µA)
0,15 MHz to 0,50 MHz
84 dB (µV) to
74 dB (µV)
average
CISPR 32 See 7.2.3
40 dB (µA) to
30 dB (µA)
87 dB (µV)
quasi-peak
43 dB (µA)
0,50 MHz to 30 MHz
74 dB (µV)
average
30 dB (µA)
a
These limits apply to class A equipment measured with an AAN (asymmetric artificial network) as per CISPR 32.
b
These limits apply to class A equipment of CISPR 32 measured with a capacitive voltage probe (CVP) and
current probe as per CISPR 32.
Depending on the measurement method used, it shall be sufficient to test only item 4.1 or item 4.2. The choice of
the method depends on the operation of a wired network port when an AAN is applied. When the AAN affects the
normal operation of it, the CVP and current probe measurement method shall be used.
At the transition frequency, the more stringent limit shall apply.

– 16 – IEC 60255-26:2023 © IEC 2023
6 Immunity
6.1 Immunity of enclosure
Table 5 – Immunity tests – Enclosure port
Basic EMC Test Acceptance
Environmental Test
Item Units publication procedure criteria
phenomena specification
(see 8.2)
5.1 Radiated radio-
frequency,
electromagnetic
field
Frequency sweep
Test frequency 80 to 6 000 MHz
range
Test field strength 10 V/m (RMS)
(prior to
(80 MHz to
modulation)
2 700 MHz)
3 V/m (RMS)
(2 700 MHz to
6 000 MHz)
Amplitude 80 % AM (1 kHz)
modulated
Frequency step ≤ 1 % (of preceding
size frequency value)
IEC
a
See 7.3.3 A
Spot frequencies
61000-4-3
Test spot 409 ± 2,05 MHz
frequencies
446 ± 2,23 MHz
462 ± 2,31 MHz
710 ± 3,55 MHz
836 ± 4,18 MHz
850 ± 4,25 MHz
900 ± 4,50 MHz
1 732 ± 8,66 MH
...