IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD2:2024

IEC 61000-3-2 ®
Edition 5.0 2024-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 2
AMENDEMENT 2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –
Part 3-2: Limits – Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input
current ≤16 A per phase)
Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) –
Partie 3-2 : Limites – Limites pour les émissions de courant harmonique
(courant appelé par les appareils ≤16 A par phase)
IEC 61000-3-2:2018-01/AMD2:2024-03(en-fr)

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IEC 61000-3-2 ®
Edition 5.0 2024-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 2
AMENDEMENT 2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –

Part 3-2: Limits – Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input

current ≤16 A per phase)
Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) –

Partie 3-2 : Limites – Limites pour les émissions de courant harmonique

(courant appelé par les appareils ≤16 A par phase)

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.100.10  ISBN 978-2-8322-8331-8

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) –

Part 3-2: Limits – Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current ≤16 A per phase)

AMENDMENT 2
FOREWORD
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Amendment 2 to IEC 61000-3-2:2018 has been prepared by subcommittee 77A: EMC – Low
frequency phenomena, of IEC technical committee 77: Electromagnetic compatibility.
The text of this Amendment is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
77A/1161/CDV 77A/1181/RVC
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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INTRODUCTION to Amendment 2
Amendment 2 to IEC 61000-3-2 Ed. 5.1 (= IEC 61000-3-2:2018 plus
IEC 61000-3-2/AMD1:2021) is based on 77A/1098/Q, 77A/1106/DISH, 77A/1123A/RQ,
77A/1149/CD, 77A/1150/CD, 77A/1151/CD, 77A/1152/CD, the observations to these CD’s and
discussions in SC77A / WG1 during the meetings October 2021, May 2022 and November 2022.
At CD stage the amendment has been split into 4 different fragments:
Fragment 1 Lighting equipment
Fragment 2 Test conditions
Fragment 3 Repeatability and measurement uncertainty
Fragment 4 Miscellaneous
As the number of comments on the 4 different CDs was not very high, SC77A WG1 during its
meeting November 2022 in San Diego decided to combine the 4 fragments already at CDV
stage.
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This amendment contains the following main changes in comparison with IEC 61000-3-2:2018
and IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD1:2020:
• Inclusion of Interpretation Sheet IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD1:2020/ISH1:2021
• New terms and definitions reflecting the actual luminaires on the market
• Adapted test conditions for actual luminaires on the market
• Consolidate the test conditions for video-cassette recorders
• Revision of test conditions for washing machines
• Clarification of references in clause B.17
• Adding IEC Guide 115 to the normative references
• Better specification for repeatability
• New specification for measurement uncertainty and decision rule where in comparison
with 77A/1161/CDV the notes in 8.2.1 have been updated to refer to the newest version
of IEC Guide 115
• Adding IEC TR 61000-1-6 to the bibliography
• New definition for an independent function
• New definitions for symmetrical control, asymmetrical control and phase control
• Clarification that special test conditions in Annex B have precedence over the general
test conditions in clause 6.3.1
• Clarification for the calculation of THC, THD or POHC (The disregarding of currents less
than 0,6 % of input current or less than 5 mA applies only to individual harmonics.)
• Clarification for the application of class D limits
• Clarification for the requirements on the test voltage in A.2, bullet d)
• Addition of an informative Annex D "Symmetry of mains current waveforms"

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1 Scope
Delete the fifth paragraph.
Replace the last paragraph with the following:
For systems with nominal voltages less than 220 V (line-to-neutral), limits have not yet been
considered.
2 Normative references
Replace IEC 60335-2-14:2016, as modified by Amendment 1, IEC 60335-2-24:2010, as
modified by Amendment 1, and IEC 60335-2-79:2016, as modified by Amendment 1, with the
following:
IEC 60335-2-14:2016, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-14:
Particular requirements for kitchen machines
IEC 60335-2-14:2016/AMD1:2019
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IEC 60335-2-24:2020, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-24:
Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice makers
IEC 60335-2-79:2021, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-79:
Particular requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
Replace IEC 60598-2-17:2012, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
IEC 60598-2-17:2017, Luminaires – Part 2-17: Particular requirements – Luminaires for stage
lighting, television and film studios (outdoor and indoor)
Replace IEC 60974-1:2017, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
IEC 60974-1:2021, Arc welding equipment – Part 1: Welding power sources
Add the following new reference:
IEC GUIDE 115:2023, Application of uncertainty of measurement to conformity assessment
activities in the electrotechnical sector
3 Terms and definitions
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.26
professional luminaire for stage lighting and studios
Replace the definition, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
luminaire (outdoor or indoor) for stage lighting or for television, film or photographic studios
within the scope of IEC 60598-2-17:2017 and which is professional equipment
Add the following new terms and definitions:
3.30
independent functions, pl.
functions which do not intentionally interact with each other
3.31
symmetrical control
control of the mains current conduction designed to operate in an identical
manner on the positive and negative half cycles of an alternating supply voltage
Note 1 to entry: The identical pattern can appear across one or more periods of the fundamental frequency (see
Annex D for examples).
3.32
asymmetrical control
control of the mains current conduction which is not symmetrical control
3.33
integrated luminaire
luminaire which cannot be dismantled, without being permanently damaged, in order to
individually remove the contained mains-connected devices

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3.34
non-integrated luminaire
luminaire which can be dismantled, without being permanently damaged, in order to remove the
contained mains-connected devices
Note 1 to entry: Separate lighting control gear or integrated lamps are examples of mains-connected devices.
3.35
separate lighting control gear
SLCG
lighting control gear that is designed to be directly connected to mains and can be placed on
the market as a separate product or as a replaceable part of a non-integrated luminaire
Note 1 to entry: Separate lighting control gear can be a built-in control gear or an independent control gear as
defined in IEC 61347-1.
5.2 Description of lighting equipment
Replace, in the first paragraph, the text of the first dash, as modified by Amendment 1, with the
following:
– integrated lamps, integrated luminaires, non-integrated luminaires, separate lighting control
gear;
Delete the text of the third dash:
6.3.1 Test configuration
Replace the second paragraph with the following:
Specific test conditions for the measurement of harmonic currents associated with some types
of equipment are given in Annex B, which take precedence over the general test conditions
given below.
6.3.2 Measurement procedure
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
The tests shall be conducted in accordance with the general requirements given in 6.3.3 and
Annex B, as applicable. Further recommendations are given in 6.3.3 and 6.3.4.
6.3.3 General requirements
Replace the heading with the following:
6.3.3 General requirements and recommendations
6.3.3.1 Repeatability
Replace the text of 6.3.3.1, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
The repeatability (see 3.15) of the average value for the individual harmonic currents of an
order ≤ 11 over the entire test observation period should be better than ± (5 % of the applicable
limit + 1mA), when the following conditions are met:
– the same equipment under test (EUT) (not another of the same type, but the exact same
specimen);
– the same test system;
– the same location;
– identical test conditions;
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– identical climatic conditions, if relevant.
The repeatability of the average value of individual harmonic currents of an order > 11 under
the same conditions should be better than ± (10 % of the applicable limit + 1 mA).
This repeatability recommendation can assist in determining the necessary test observation
period when this period is not specified in Table 4 or Annex B. However, in no case does this
recommendation serve as a pass/fail criterion for the assessment of compliance with the
requirements of this document.
For the avoidance of doubt, in cases where all relevant limits are met, the test results shall be
accepted as demonstrating compliance, even if the repeatability values exceed the
recommended values in this sub-clause.
6.3.3.4 Application of limits
Replace the third paragraph with the following:
Harmonic currents less than 0,6 % of the average input current measured under the test
conditions, or less than 5 mA, whichever is greater, are disregarded. This exclusion applies
only to the comparison of individual harmonic currents against limits.
6.5 Multifunction equipment
Delete Note 1, as modified by Amendment 1, and make NOTE 2 into NOTE.
Replace the third paragraph, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
For equipment for which it is not obvious of how to operate each function alone, instructions
may be provided for testing purposes explaining how the function can be operated alone. These
instructions may specify internal changes in the equipment, exclusively for the purpose of
operating independent functions alone during the test. The equipment shall be tested
accordingly. The test report shall contain a detailed description of how the separate testing of
independent functions has been achieved and how the tests have been performed.
7.4.3 Rated power ≥ 5 W and ≤ 25 W
Replace, in the first paragraph, at the end of the second dash, the semi-colon with a period.
Add, in the first paragraph, at the end of the second dash, the following text and note:
If the waveform includes a noise-like component that makes it difficult to determine the phase
angles with some instruments intended to comply with IEC 61000-4-7, an oscilloscope or any
other time-domain measurement may be used, if it meets the same bandwidth limitation
requirement. This can, for example, be achieved by filtering and/or data acquisition combined
with FFT/IFFT operations;
NOTE 1 Background information can be found in IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD1:2020/ISH1:2021.
Renumber the note at the end of 7.4.3 as Note 2.
7.5 Limits for Class D equipment
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
The harmonics of the input current shall not exceed the values derived from the middle column
of Table 3 in accordance with the power value determined in 6.3.2, or the values specified in
the right column of Table 3, whichever are lower.

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8 Compliance with this document
Replace Clause 8, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
8 Compliance with this document
8.1 Use of test methods
Unless otherwise stated, where this document gives options for evaluating harmonics with a
choice of test methods and associated limits, any one of these options may be used.
The equipment is deemed to comply with this document with respect to the addressed EMC
characteristics when one of the test methods returns a test result compliant with the applicable
requirements.
In any situation where it is necessary to verify the original compliance assessment result, the
option originally chosen shall be used to avoid excessive uncertainties induced by applying
different test methods.
8.2 Decision rules and measurement uncertainty
8.2.1 Measurements with an instrument in accordance with IEC 61000-4-7, class I
The following decision rule applies: The measurement results shall be compared directly with
the limits. Further calculation of a measurement uncertainty is not required. The test methods
specified in this document minimize the number of major sources of uncertainty.
NOTE 1 This decision rule is an application of "simple acceptance" (formerly called "accuracy method") described
in IEC Guide 115:2023, 3.1.4, 4.2.2 and 4.3 as follows:
IEC Guide 115:2023, 4.2.2:
"Test methods used under the IECEE Certification Body (CB) Scheme are in essence consensus standards.
Criteria used to determine conformance with requirements are most often based on a consensus of judgment
of the limits that are applicable to the test result. Exceeding the limit by a small amount does not result in
an imminent hazard. Test methods used can have a statement expressing the maximum permissible
measurement uncertainty expected to be achieved when the method is used. Historically, and still today,
test laboratories have used state-of-the-art equipment and have not considered measurement uncertainty
when comparing test results to specification limits: the observed results were compared directly to the limits
stated in the standard. Safety standards have been developed in this environment and the specification
limits in the standards reflect this practice. This practice provides the basis for use of the simple acceptance
decision rule under the IECEE CB Scheme (see 4.3.3)."
IEC Guide 115:2023, excerpt from 4.3.3:
"When comparing the obtained measurement results with the applicable limits in accordance with the
specification in the IEC standards, the conformance decision is made without applying the measurement
uncertainty. Refer to Figure 1. This is often called “simple acceptance".
NOTE 2 References to CTL OD 5014 or IECEE OD-5014 "IEC system of conformity assessment schemes for
electrotechnical equipment and components" in IEC Guide 115 or a standard for the assessment of laboratories are
replaced and superseded by the reference to IEC 61000-4-7.
8.2.2 Measurements with an instrument in accordance with IEC 61000-4-7, class II
A decision rule based on IEC Guide 115:2023, 4.3.4, shall be applied and a detailed analysis
of the measurement uncertainty shall be performed.
NOTE Guidance for the calculation of the measurement uncertainty can be found in IEC TR 61000-1-6.
A.1 Test circuit
Replace the text, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:

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The harmonic currents of the EUT shall be measured in accordance with the circuits given in:
– Figure A.1 for single-phase equipment;
– Figure A.2 for three-phase equipment.
Measurement equipment complying with IEC 61000-4-7:2002 and
IEC 61000-4-7:2002/AMD1:2008 shall be used.
A.2 Supply source
Replace, in the first paragraph, item d), the first sentence with the following:
The peak value of the test voltage shall be between 1,40 times and 1,42 times (inclusive) its
RMS value and shall be reached between 87° and 93°(inclusive) after the zero crossing of the
test voltage.
Annex B (normative) – Type test conditions
Replace the title with the following:
Annex B (normative) – Special test conditions
B.4 Video-cassette recorders
Replace the title and text, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
B.4 Video-cassette recorders and similar equipment
Measurements on video-cassette recorders and other similar equipment using tape support
shall be made in the playback mode with the standard tape speed.
B.5.3 Luminaires
Replace the existing text, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
B.5.3.1 General
Luminaires containing only passive devices that produce no harmonic currents comply with the
requirements of this document without testing.
NOTE Examples of passive devices are lamp holders and electromechanical switches.
If the luminaire is equipped with a glow starter, a starter in accordance with IEC 60155 shall be
used.
B.5.3.2 Non-integrated luminaires
Non-integrated luminaires allowing the removal and separate verification of contained mains-
connected devices comply with the requirements of this document if their mains-connected
devices comply with the requirements of this document.
NOTE Examples of mains-connected devices are integrated lamps and separate lighting control gear (SLCG).
B.5.3.3 Integrated luminaires
Integrated luminaires shall be tested as manufactured. If these luminaires additionally
incorporate further independent functions that do not intentionally interact with the lighting

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function and that belong to Class A or Class D, as specified in 5.1, they may be tested with
each independent function operated alone, if this can be achieved without modifying the
luminaire. For luminaires for which it is not obvious how to operate each independent function
alone without modifying the luminaire, an instruction may be provided for testing purposes of
how each independent function can be operated alone. This instruction may specify changes in
the luminaire. The luminaire shall be tested accordingly.
The luminaire thus tested complies with the requirements of this document when each
independent function complies with the requirements for the relevant class of equipment
belonging to the function. If no instruction for testing purposes is provided or if it is not possible
to test the luminaire with each function operated alone, or if further functions belonging to Class
A or Class D intentionally interact with the lighting function, the luminaire complies with this
document if it meets the limits for Class C equipment with all functions operating
simultaneously.
NOTE 1 For example, a function can be operated alone by setting the others into an off or standby mode, if provided.
NOTE 2 An example of an independent function is a surveillance camera, which is also active when the light is
switched off.
NOTE 3 An example of a function that intentionally interacts with the lighting function is a motion detector that
controls the light output of the luminaire.
B.5.4 Lighting control gear
Replace the title and text, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
B.5.4 Separate lighting control gear (SLCG)
SLCG shall be tested with light sources specified in their instructions for use, or with artificial
loads having electrical characteristics close to those of those light sources.
If the SLCG is designed for more than one type of light source or if the SLCG is designed to
additionally power auxiliary loads (e.g. a sensor or a camera), the instructions for the use of the
SLCG shall specify for which load characteristics (light sources, auxiliary loads) the SLCG fulfils
the relevant harmonic requirements and the SLCG shall be tested for each corresponding load
characteristic and shall comply in each case.
B.8 Washing machines
Replace the text, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
The washing machine shall be tested during a complete laundry program incorporating the
normal wash-cycle, filled with (50 ± 5) % of the rated washing load in kg. The load shall be
made of double hemmed, pre-washed cotton cloths, size approximately 70 cm × 70 cm, dry
2 2
to 175 g/m . The cloths shall be loaded into the washing machine in such
weight from 140 g/m
a way as to avoid an unrealistic unbalance of the weight.
NOTE Loading the cloths one-by-one is one way to achieve this.
The temperature of the fill water shall be
• (65 ± 5) °C for washing machines without heating elements and intended for connection to
a hot water supply;
• from 10 °C to 25 °C for other washing machines.
For washing machines with a programmer, the 60 °C cotton program without pre-wash, if
available, shall be used, otherwise the regular wash program without pre-wash shall be used.
If the washing machine contains heating elements which are not controlled by the programmer,
the water shall be heated to (65 ± 5) °C before starting the first wash period.

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If the washing machine contains heating elements and does not incorporate a programmer, the
water shall be heated to (90 ± 5) °C or lower if steady conditions are established, before starting
the first wash period.
Washing machines with a drying function shall be tested with a full laundry program, which
includes the washing program followed by the drying program. The washing machine shall be
filled with (50 ± 5) % of the rated washing load or (50 ± 5) % of the rated drying load capacity,
whichever is larger. Alternatively, the two functions may be tested separately when loaded at
(50 ± 5) % of their rated load.
B.15 High pressure cleaners which are not professional equipment
Replace, in the first paragraph ”IEC 60335-2-79:2016”, as modified by Amendment 1, with the
following:
IEC 60335-2-79:2021
B.16.2 Refrigerators and freezers with VSD
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
The observation period shall be 1 h. A few seconds after starting the measurement, all doors
and further internal compartments shall be fully opened for (60 ± 6) s and then closed again
and kept closed for the rest of the observation period.
Delete Note 1 and renumber the other notes accordingly.
Replace, in the second paragraph, in the definition of I “IEC 60335-2-24:2010,
m
IEC 60335-2-24:2010/AMD1:2012 and IEC 60335-2-24:2010/AMD2:2017”, as modified by
Amendment 1, with:
IEC 60335-2-24:2020
B.17.1 EPS designated for specific models of equipment
Replace the first paragraph, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
The requirements in B.17.1 shall be applied to EPS that are designated for specific models of
equipment (e.g. a luminaire made by a specific manufacturer or a kitchen mixer of a certain
brand).
B.17.2 EPS not designated for specific models of equipment
Replace the first paragraph, as modified by Amendment 1, with the following:
The requirements in B.17.2 shall be applied to EPS that are designated for one or more generic
types of equipment (e.g. for a lamp and an appliance) and which are not specified for use with
specific models of equipment (e.g. not for a luminaire made by a specific manufacturer or a
kitchen mixer of a certain brand).

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Add, after Annex C, as modified by Amendment 1, the following new Annex D:
Annex D
(informative)
Symmetry of mains current waveforms
Mains current waveforms can appear in many patterns depending on the power control used.
The examples in Figure D.1 to Figure D.12, are given as a guidance to identify waveforms
associated with symmetrical controls. They are valid for the common case of a resistive load.

Figure D.1 – Three cycles symmetry – Example 1

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Figure D.2 – Three cycles symmetry – Example 2

Figure D.3 – Five cycles symmetry – Example 1

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Figure D.4 – Five cycles symmetry – Example 2

Figure D.5 – Four cycles symmetry

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Figure D.6 – One cycle symmetry

Figure D.7 – Three cycles symmetry – Example 3

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Figure D.8 – Three cycles symmetry – Example 4

Figure D.9 – Three cycles symmetry – Example 5

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Figure D.10 – Three cycles symmetry – Example 6

Figure D.11 – Three cycles symmetry – Example 7
Time-reversed versions of symmetrical waveforms are also symmetrical. An example is given
in Figure D.12.
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Figure D.12 – Three cycles symmetry – Example 8

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Bibliography
Add the following references to the bibliography:
IEC TR 61000-1-6, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 1-6: General – Guide to the
assessment of measurement uncertainty
IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD1:2020/ISH1:2021, Interpretation Sheet 1 – Amendment 1 –
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-2: Limits – Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current ≤16 A per phase)
IEC 61347-1, Lamp controlgear – Part 1: General and safety requirements

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COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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COMPATIBILITÉ ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUE (CEM) –

Partie 3-2: Limites – Limites pour les émissions de courant harmonique
(courant appelé par les appareils ≤ 16 A par phase)

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Phénomènes basse fréquence, du comité d’études 77 de l'IEC: Compatibilité
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INTRODUCTION à l’Amendement 2
L'Amendement 2 de l'IEC 61000-3-2 Ed. 5.1 (= IEC 61000-3-2:2018 plus
IEC 61000-3-2/AMD1:2021) est fondé sur les documents 77A/1098/Q, 77A/1106/DISH,
77A/1123A/RQ, 77A/1149/CD, 77A/1150/CD, 77A/1151/CD, 77A/1152/CD, sur les
commentaires portant sur ces CD et sur les discussions au sein du GT 1 du SC77A à l'occasion
de ses réunions en octobre 2021, mai 2022 et novembre 2022.
Au stade CD, l'amendement a été éclaté en 4 fragments différents:
Fragment 1 Appareils d'éclairage
Fragment 2 Conditions d’essai
Fragment 3 Répétabilité et incertitude de mesure
Fragment 4 Divers
Compte tenu du nombre peu élevé de commentaires sur les 4 documents CD, le GT 1 du
SC 77A a décidé, pendant sa réunion de novembre 2022 à San Diego de regrouper ces 4
fragments dès le stade CDV.
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Le présent amendement contient les principales modifications suivantes par rapport à
l'IEC 61000-3-2:2018 IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD1:2020:
• Intégration de la feuille d'interprétation IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD1:2020/ISH1:2021
• Nouveaux termes et leurs définitions décrivant les luminaires actuellement sur le marché
• Adaptation des conditions d'essai aux luminaires actuellement sur le marché
• Consolidation des conditions d'essai pour les magnétoscopes
• Révision des conditions d’essai pour les lave-linge
• Clarification des références en B.17
• Ajout du Guide IEC 115 dans les références normatives
• Spécification améliorée pour la répétabilité
• Nouvelle spécification pour l'incertitude de mesure et la règle de décision où en
comparison avec le 77A/1161/CDV les notes en 8.2.1 ont été mises à jour pour se référer
à la nouvelle version du Guide IEC 115
• Ajout de l'IEC TR 61000-1-6 dans la bibliographie
• Nouvelle définition de la fonction indépendante
• Nouvelles définitions pour commande symétrique, commande asymétrique et
commande de phase
• Clarification concernant les conditions d'essai particulières de l'Annexe B qui prévalent
sur les conditions d'essai générales du 6.3.1
• Clarification concernant le calcul de THC, THD ou POHC (Le fait de ne pas tenir compte
des courants inférieurs à 0,6 % du courant d’entrée ou inférieurs à 5 mA s'applique
seulement aux harmoniques individuels.)
• Clarification pour l'application des limites pour la classe D
• Clarification des exigences concernant la tension d'essai en A.2, point d)
Ajout d'une Annexe informative D "Symétrie des formes d’onde du courant du réseau"

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