Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 3: EMC requirements and specific test methods for PDS and machine tools

IEC 61800-3:2022 specifies electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for adjustable speed power drive systems (PDSs) and machine tools (MTs). A PDS is an AC or DC motor drive including an electronic converter. Requirements are stated for AC and DC PDSs and MTs with input and/or output voltages (line-to-line voltage), up to 35 kV AC RMS. This document applies to equipment of all power ratings.
As a product EMC standard, this document can be used for the assessment of PDS and MT. It can also be used for the assessment of complete drive modules (CDM) or basic drive modules (BDM).
Traction applications and electric vehicles are excluded. Equipment which is defined as group 2 in CISPR 11:2015 is excluded.
This document does not give requirements for the electrical machine which converts power between the electrical and mechanical forms within the PDS. Requirements for rotating electrical machines are covered by the IEC 60034 series. In this document, the term "motor" is used to describe the electrical machine, whether rotary or linear, and regardless of the direction of power flow.
This document is applicable to BDMs, CDMs, PDSs and MTs with or without radio function. However, this document does not specify any radio transmission and reception requirements.
This document defines the minimum requirements for emission and immunity in the frequency range from 0 Hz to 400 GHz. Tests are not required in frequency ranges where no requirements are specified.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
extension of the scope to machine tools with one or more embedded PDS;
extension of the frequency range for radiated immunity tests to 6 GHz;
general updates in the normative part and the informative annexes.
The content of the corrigendum 1 (2025-04) has been included in this copy.

Entraînements électriques de puissance à vitesse variable - Partie 3: Exigences de CEM et méthodes d’essai spécifiques pour les PDS et machines-outils

L’IEC 61800-3:2022 spécifie les exigences de compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) applicables aux entraînements électriques de puissance (PDS) et aux machines-outils (MT) à vitesse variable. Un PDS est un entraînement à moteur à courant alternatif ou continu, comprenant un convertisseur électronique. Les exigences sont spécifiées pour des PDS et MT en courant alternatif et en courant continu, ayant des tensions d’entrée et/ou de sortie (tensions entre phases), d’une valeur efficace allant jusqu’à 35 kV en courant alternatif. Le présent document s’applique aux équipements sans distinction sur leur valeur assignée de puissance.
En tant que norme de produit CEM, le présent document peut être utilisé pour l’évaluation des PDS et des MT. Il peut aussi être utilisé pour l’évaluation des modules d’entraînement complet (CDM) ou des modules d’entraînement principal (BDM).
Les applications de traction et les véhicules électriques sont exclus du domaine d’application. Le matériel défini comme relevant du groupe 2, conformément à la CISPR 11:2015, est exclu.
Le présent document ne donne pas les exigences relatives à la machine électrique qui convertit la puissance électrique en puissance mécanique, au sein du PDS. Les exigences relatives aux machines électriques tournantes sont couvertes par la série IEC 60034. Dans le présent document, le terme "moteur" est utilisé pour décrire la machine électrique, qu’elle soit tournante ou linéaire, et quel que soit le sens de circulation de la puissance.
Le présent document s’applique aux BDM, CDM, PDS et MT, avec ou sans fonctionnalité radioélectrique. Cependant, le présent document ne spécifie aucune exigence relative aux émissions et réceptions radioélectriques.
Le présent document définit les exigences minimales relatives aux émissions et à l’immunité, dans la plage de fréquences allant de 0 Hz à 400 GHz. Les essais ne sont pas exigés dans les plages de fréquences pour lesquelles aucune exigence n’est spécifiée.
Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2017. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l’édition précédente:
extension du domaine d’application aux machines-outils équipées d’un ou plusieurs PDS intégrés;
extension de la plage de fréquences à 6 GHz pour les essais d’immunités aux perturbations rayonnées;
mises à jour génériques de la partie normative et des annexes informatives.
Le contenu du corrigendum 1 (2025-04) a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
29-Nov-2022
Drafting Committee
MT 7 - TC 22/SC 22G/MT 7
Current Stage
PPUB - Publication issued
Start Date
30-Nov-2022
Completion Date
23-Dec-2022

Relations

Effective Date
07-Feb-2025
Effective Date
05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 61800-3:2022 is the fourth edition of the international standard that defines the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for adjustable speed electrical power drive systems (PDS) and machine tools (MT). This standard covers both AC and DC motor drives with input and output voltages up to 35 kV AC RMS, applicable across all power ratings. It provides essential EMC emission and immunity requirements together with specific test methods, supporting the reliable and safe operation of PDS and MT in various industrial environments.

By specifying minimum levels of EMC performance in the frequency range from 0 Hz to 400 GHz, IEC 61800-3:2022 ensures that adjustable speed power drives and machine tools operate without causing or being affected by electromagnetic disturbances. However, it excludes traction applications, electric vehicles, and group 2 equipment defined in CISPR 11:2015. This edition also extends the scope to cover machine tools with embedded power drive systems and enhances radiated immunity test frequencies up to 6 GHz.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Application: Applies to basic drive modules (BDM), complete drive modules (CDM), power drive systems (PDS), and machine tools (MT) with or without radio functions, excluding electrical machines themselves (covered by IEC 60034).
  • EMC Requirements:
    • Immunity Requirements: Address low-frequency (<150 kHz) disturbances like harmonics, voltage dips, short interruptions, frequency variations, and magnetic fields, as well as high-frequency (≥150 kHz) electromagnetic disturbances.
    • Emission Requirements: Cover low-frequency emissions including harmonics, voltage fluctuations, flicker, and common-mode harmonic voltage, as well as high-frequency emission limits for different equipment categories.
  • Testing Methods: Defines specific measurement setups, environmental conditions, and test procedures to ensure compliance with emission and immunity criteria.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Specifies requirements for user documentation and standardized test reports to facilitate consistent EMC verification.
  • Technical Updates: Introduces extension of scope to machine tools with embedded drives, increases frequency range for radiated immunity tests to 6 GHz, and updates normative content and annexes to reflect latest EMC practices.

Applications

IEC 61800-3:2022 is vital for manufacturers, testing laboratories, designers, and system integrators involved with:

  • Adjustable speed motor drives used in industrial automation.
  • Installation and commissioning of power drive systems controlling AC and DC motors.
  • Machine tools incorporating embedded power drive systems to control operational speeds.
  • Ensuring EMC compliance of complete or basic drive modules before integration into larger systems.
  • Enhancing electromagnetic immunity and reducing emission risks in industrial production lines.
  • Supporting regulatory and market access by demonstrating conformity with recognized EMC standards.

Adherence to this standard enables improved reliability and safety of adjustable speed drive systems in harsh electromagnetic environments, minimizes electromagnetic interference, and promotes compatibility with other electrical equipment in diverse installation categories.

Related Standards

  • IEC 60034 Series: Covers the requirements for rotating electrical machines, complementing IEC 61800-3 by addressing the electrical machine aspect excluded in this standard.
  • CISPR 11:2015: Defines group 2 equipment exclusions regarding EMC; important for understanding equipment classifications related to PDS and MT.
  • Other IEC 61800 Series Parts: Deal with different aspects of adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, offering a comprehensive framework for design, safety, and performance.
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) General Standards: Such as IEC 61000 series, providing overarching EMC test methods and immunity criteria applicable across electrical and electronic equipment.

By aligning with IEC 61800-3:2022, stakeholders ensure compatibility and interoperability of power drive systems within the global electrical and automation industries while meeting stringent EMC regulations.

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IEC 61800-3:2022 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 3: EMC requirements and specific test methods for PDS and machine tools". This standard covers: IEC 61800-3:2022 specifies electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for adjustable speed power drive systems (PDSs) and machine tools (MTs). A PDS is an AC or DC motor drive including an electronic converter. Requirements are stated for AC and DC PDSs and MTs with input and/or output voltages (line-to-line voltage), up to 35 kV AC RMS. This document applies to equipment of all power ratings. As a product EMC standard, this document can be used for the assessment of PDS and MT. It can also be used for the assessment of complete drive modules (CDM) or basic drive modules (BDM). Traction applications and electric vehicles are excluded. Equipment which is defined as group 2 in CISPR 11:2015 is excluded. This document does not give requirements for the electrical machine which converts power between the electrical and mechanical forms within the PDS. Requirements for rotating electrical machines are covered by the IEC 60034 series. In this document, the term "motor" is used to describe the electrical machine, whether rotary or linear, and regardless of the direction of power flow. This document is applicable to BDMs, CDMs, PDSs and MTs with or without radio function. However, this document does not specify any radio transmission and reception requirements. This document defines the minimum requirements for emission and immunity in the frequency range from 0 Hz to 400 GHz. Tests are not required in frequency ranges where no requirements are specified. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: extension of the scope to machine tools with one or more embedded PDS; extension of the frequency range for radiated immunity tests to 6 GHz; general updates in the normative part and the informative annexes. The content of the corrigendum 1 (2025-04) has been included in this copy.

IEC 61800-3:2022 specifies electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for adjustable speed power drive systems (PDSs) and machine tools (MTs). A PDS is an AC or DC motor drive including an electronic converter. Requirements are stated for AC and DC PDSs and MTs with input and/or output voltages (line-to-line voltage), up to 35 kV AC RMS. This document applies to equipment of all power ratings. As a product EMC standard, this document can be used for the assessment of PDS and MT. It can also be used for the assessment of complete drive modules (CDM) or basic drive modules (BDM). Traction applications and electric vehicles are excluded. Equipment which is defined as group 2 in CISPR 11:2015 is excluded. This document does not give requirements for the electrical machine which converts power between the electrical and mechanical forms within the PDS. Requirements for rotating electrical machines are covered by the IEC 60034 series. In this document, the term "motor" is used to describe the electrical machine, whether rotary or linear, and regardless of the direction of power flow. This document is applicable to BDMs, CDMs, PDSs and MTs with or without radio function. However, this document does not specify any radio transmission and reception requirements. This document defines the minimum requirements for emission and immunity in the frequency range from 0 Hz to 400 GHz. Tests are not required in frequency ranges where no requirements are specified. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: extension of the scope to machine tools with one or more embedded PDS; extension of the frequency range for radiated immunity tests to 6 GHz; general updates in the normative part and the informative annexes. The content of the corrigendum 1 (2025-04) has been included in this copy.

IEC 61800-3:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.200 - Rectifiers. Convertors. Stabilized power supply; 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

IEC 61800-3:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 61800-3:2022/COR1:2025, IEC 61800-3:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Part 3: EMC requirements and specific test methods for PDS and machine tools

Entraînements électriques de puissance à vitesse variable –

Partie 3: Exigences de CEM et méthodes d’essai spécifiques pour les PDS et

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 11
3.1 Content of the power drive system (PDS) and its installation . 12
3.2 Content of the machine tool (MT) and its installation . 13
3.3 Locations and equipment categories . 14
3.4 Ports and interfaces . 15
3.5 Components of the PDS . 19
3.6 Test-related definitions . 20
3.7 Phenomena-related definitions . 21
4 Common requirements. 25
4.1 General conditions . 25
4.2 Tests . 26
4.2.1 Conditions . 26
4.2.2 Test report . 27
4.3 Documentation for the user . 27
5 Immunity requirements . 27
5.1 General conditions . 27
5.1.1 Performance (acceptance) criteria . 27
5.1.2 Conditions during the test . 29
5.2 Basic immunity requirements – Low-frequency (< 150 kHz) disturbances . 30
5.2.1 Harmonics . 30
5.2.2 Voltage dips and short interruptions . 32
5.2.3 Frequency variations . 34
5.2.4 Supply influences – Magnetic fields . 35
5.3 Basic immunity requirements – High-frequency (≥ 150 kHz) disturbances . 36
5.3.1 Conditions . 36
5.3.2 Residential, commercial and light industrial environment . 36
5.3.3 Industrial environment . 37
5.4 Application of immunity requirements – Alternative verification methods . 39
5.4.1 General . 39
5.4.2 Simulation and calculation of harmonics . 40
5.4.3 Alternative verification methods for voltage dips and short interruptions . 40
5.4.4 Frequency variations . 40
5.4.5 Immunity against electromagnetic fields by subcomponents testing . 40
6 Emission. 41
6.1 General emission requirements . 41
6.2 General emission requirements for MT . 41
6.3 Basic low-frequency (< 150 kHz) emission limits . 41
6.3.1 Harmonics and interharmonics . 41
6.3.2 Voltage fluctuations and flicker . 42
6.3.3 Emissions in the frequency range from 2 kHz to 150 kHz . 43
6.3.4 Common mode harmonic emission (low-frequency common mode
voltage) . 43
6.4 Conditions related to high-frequency (≥ 150 kHz) emission measurement . 43
6.4.1 General requirements for measurements on a test site . 43

6.4.2 Application of emission limits above 1 GHz . 50
6.4.3 Connection requirements . 50
6.4.4 Measurements requirements when a standard setup is not used . 50
6.5 Basic high-frequency emission limits . 51
6.5.1 EUT of categories C1 and C2 . 51
6.5.2 EUT of category C3 . 53
6.6 Engineering practice . 54
6.6.1 EUT of category C4 . 54
6.6.2 General conditions . 55
6.6.3 Filtering in IT power supply systems . 55
6.6.4 Limits outside the boundary of an installation, for an EUT of category
C4 – Example of propagation of disturbances . 56
Annex A (informative) EMC techniques . 59
A.1 Application of PDSs and EMC . 59
A.2 Load conditions regarding high-frequency phenomena . 59
A.2.1 Load conditions during emission tests . 59
A.2.2 Load conditions during immunity tests . 60
A.2.3 Load test . 60
A.3 Immunity to electromagnetic fields . 60
A.3.1 Immunity to power frequency magnetic fields . 60
A.3.2 Immunity to high frequency conducted disturbances . 60
A.3.3 Immunity to high frequency fields . 61
A.4 High-frequency emission measurement techniques . 62
A.4.1 Impedance/artificial mains network (AMN) . 62
A.4.2 Performing high-frequency in-situ emission tests . 64
A.4.3 Established experience with high power EUTs . 64
Annex B (informative) Low-frequency phenomena . 65
B.1 Commutation notches . 65
B.1.1 Evaluation conditions . 65
B.1.2 Occurrence – Description . 65
B.1.3 Calculation . 68
B.1.4 Recommendations regarding commutation notches . 69
B.2 Definitions related to harmonics and interharmonics . 70
B.2.1 General discussion . 70
B.2.2 Conditions of application. 71
B.3 Application of harmonic emission standards . 75
B.3.1 General . 75
B.3.2 Public networks . 75
B.3.3 Summation methods for harmonics in an installation – Practical rules . 80
B.4 Installation rules – Assessment of harmonic compatibility . 82
B.4.1 Low power industrial three-phase system . 82
B.4.2 Large industrial system . 85
B.4.3 Interharmonics and voltages or currents at higher frequencies . 87
B.5 Voltage unbalance . 87
B.5.1 Origin . 87
B.5.2 Definition and assessment . 88
B.5.3 Effect on BDM/CDM/PDS/MTs . 90
B.6 Voltage dips – Voltage fluctuations . 90
B.6.1 Voltage dips . 90

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B.6.2 Voltage fluctuation . 92
Annex C (informative) Reactive power compensation – Filtering . 93
C.1 Installation . 93
C.1.1 Usual operation . 93
C.1.2 Power definitions under distorted conditions . 93
C.1.3 Practical solutions . 94
C.1.4 Reactive power compensation . 95
C.1.5 Filtering methods . 99
C.2 Reactive power and harmonics . 101
C.2.1 Usual installation mitigation methods . 101
C.2.2 Other solutions . 103
Annex D (informative) Considerations on high-frequency emission . 107
D.1 User guidelines . 107
D.1.1 Expected emission of BDM/CDM/PDS/MTs . 107
D.1.2 Guidelines . 109
D.2 Safety and RFI-filtering in power supply systems . 111
D.2.1 Safety and leakage currents . 111
D.2.2 Safety and RFI-filtering in power supply systems isolated from earth . 111
Annex E (informative) EMC analysis and EMC plan for EUTs of category C4 . 113
E.1 General – System EMC analysis applied to EUTs . 113
E.1.1 Electromagnetic environment . 113
E.1.2 System EMC analysis techniques . 114
E.2 Example of EMC plan . 116
E.2.1 Project data and description . 116
E.2.2 Electromagnetic environment analysis . 116
E.2.3 EMC analysis. 117
E.2.4 Establishment of installation rules . 118
E.2.5 Formal result and maintenance . 119
E.3 Example of supplement to EMC plan for particular application . 120
E.3.1 Electromagnetic environment complementary analysis . 120
E.3.2 EMC analysis. 121
Bibliography . 123

Figure 1 – Content of the PDS and its installation . 12
Figure 2 – Content of the MT and its installation . 13
Figure 3 – Internal interfaces of the PDS and examples of ports . 17
Figure 4 – Internal interfaces of the MT and examples for ports . 17
Figure 5 – Power interfaces of a PDS with common DC link . 18
Figure 6 – Power interfaces with common input transformer . 19
Figure 7 – Example for a typical cable arrangement for measurements in 3 m
separation distance, for a table-top or wall-mounted equipment, top view . 46
Figure 8 – Example for a typical cable arrangement for measurements in 3 m
separation distance for a table-top or wall-mounted equipment, side view . 47
Figure 9 – Example for a typical test set up for measurement of conducted and/or
radiated disturbances from a floor-standing PDS, 3D view . 48
Figure 10 – Typical arrangement for measurement of radiated disturbances from an MT
(top view) . 49
Figure 11 – Propagation of disturbances . 56

Figure 12 – Propagation of disturbances in installation with an EUT rated > 1 000 V. 57
Figure B.1 – Typical waveform of commutation notches – Distinction from non-
repetitive transient . 66
Figure B.2 – PCC, IPC, installation current ratio and R . 73
SI
Figure B.3 – PCC, IPC, installation current ratio and R . 74
SC
Figure B.4 – Assessment of the harmonic emission of an EUT . 77
Figure B.5 – Test set-up with mechanical load . 78
Figure B.6 – Test set-up with electrical load replacing the loaded motor . 78
Figure B.7 – Test set-up with resistive load . 79
Figure B.8 – Assessment of harmonic emission where EUT is used (apparatus,
systems or installations) . 84
Figure C.1 – Reactive power compensation . 96
Figure C.2 – Simplified diagram of an industrial network . 98
Figure C.3 – Impedance versus frequency of the simplified network . 98
Figure C.4 – Example of passive filter battery . 100
Figure C.5 – Example of inadequate solution in reactive power compensation . 102
Figure C.6 – VSI PWM active filter topologies . 104
Figure C.7 – Boost mode converter . 104
Figure C.8 – Front-end inverter system . 105
Figure D.1 – Conducted emission of various unfiltered EUTs . 108
Figure D.2 – Expected radiated emission of EUT up to rated voltage 400 V – Peak
values normalised at 10 m . 109
Figure D.3 – Safety and filtering. 112
Figure E.1 – Interaction between systems and EM environment . 113
Figure E.2 – Zone concept . 114
Figure E.3 – Example of drive . 115

Table 1 – Criteria to prove the acceptance of a BDM, CDM or PDS against
electromagnetic disturbances . 28
Table 2 – Criteria to prove the acceptance of an MT against electromagnetic
disturbances . 29
Table 3 – Minimum immunity requirements for individual harmonic orders on AC power
ports of low voltage EUT . 31
Table 4 – Minimum immunity requirements for harmonics on AC main power ports of
EUTs of rated voltage above 1 000 V . 32
Table 5 – Minimum immunity requirements for voltage dips and short interruptions on
AC power ports of low voltage EUTs . 32
Table 6 – Minimum immunity requirements for dips and short interruptions on AC main
power ports of rated voltage above 1 000 V of EUTs . 33
Table 7 – Minimum immunity requirements for dips and short interruptions on low
voltage AC auxiliary power ports of EUTs . 34
Table 8 – Minimum immunity requirements for frequency variations on AC power ports
of low voltage EUTs . 34
Table 9 – Minimum immunity requirements for frequency variations on AC main power
ports of rated voltage above 1 000 V of EUTs . 35
Table 10 – Minimum immunity requirements for frequency variations on auxiliary AC
low voltage power ports of EUTs . 35

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Table 11 – Minimum immunity requirements for EUTs intended for use in a residential,
commercial or light industrial location . 36
Table 12 – Minimum immunity requirements for EUTs intended for use in an industrial
location . 38
Table 13 – Approach to type-test assessment of different MT configurations . 41
Table 14 – Required highest frequency for radiated measurement . 50
Table 15 – Limits for mains terminal disturbance voltage in the frequency band
150 kHz to 30 MHz – Categories C1 and C2 . 51
Table 16 – Limits for electromagnetic radiation disturbance in the frequency band
30 MHz to 6 000 MHz – Categories C1 and C2 . 52
Table 17 – Limits of disturbance voltage on the power interface in a residential,
commercial or light industrial location . 52
Table 18 – Limits for mains terminal disturbance voltage in the frequency band
150 kHz to 30 MHz – Category C3 . 53
Table 19 – Limits for electromagnetic radiation disturbance in the frequency band
30 MHz to 6 000 MHz – Category C3 . 54
Table 20 – Limits for propagated disturbance voltage ("outside" in a residential
location) . 57
Table 21 – Limits for propagated disturbance voltage ("outside" in a non-residential
location) . 57
Table 22 – Limits for propagated electromagnetic disturbance above 30 MHz . 58
Table 23 – Limits for electromagnetic disturbance below 30 MHz . 58
Table B.1 – Maximum allowable depth of commutation notches at the PC . 69
Table B.2 – Recommended immunity requirements for commutation notches on power
ports of EUTs . 70
Table B.3 – Harmonic current emission requirements relative to the total current of the
agreed power at the PCC or IPC . 86
Table E.1 – EM interaction between subsystems and environment . 115
Table E.2 – Frequency analysis . 122

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ADJUSTABLE SPEED ELECTRICAL
POWER DRIVE SYSTEMS –
Part 3: EMC requirements and specific test methods
for PDS and machine tools
FOREWORD
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IEC 61800-3 has been prepared by subcommittee 22G: Adjustable speed electric power drive
systems (PDS), of IEC technical committee 22: Power electronic systems and equipment. It is
an International Standard.
It has the status of a product EMC standard in accordance with IEC Guide 107.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2017. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) extension of the scope to machine tools with one or more embedded PDS;
b) extension of the frequency range for radiated immunity tests to 6 GHz;
c) general updates in the normative part and the informative annexes.

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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
22G/461/FDIS 22G/466/RVD
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ADJUSTABLE SPEED ELECTRICAL
POWER DRIVE SYSTEMS –
Part 3: EMC requirements and specific test methods
for PDS and machine tools
1 Scope
This part of IEC 61800 specifies electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for
adjustable speed power drive systems (PDSs) and machine tools (MTs). A PDS is an AC or DC
motor drive including an electronic converter. Requirements are stated for AC and DC PDSs
and MTs with input and/or output voltages (line-to-line voltage), up to 35 kV AC RMS. This
document applies to equipment of all power ratings.
As a product EMC standard, this document can be used for the assessment of PDS and MT. It
can also be used for the assessment of complete drive modules (CDM) or basic drive modules
(BDM).
NOTE 1 BDMs and CDMs are parts of the PDS which are often marketed separately.
Traction applications and electric vehicles are excluded. Equipment which is defined as group 2
in CISPR 11:2015 is excluded.
NOTE 2 Examples of group 2 equipment are:
– welding equipment (arc welding, resistance welding, etc);
– electro-discharge machining equipment (EDM).
This document does not give requirements for the electrical machine which converts power
between the electrical and mechanical forms within the PDS. Requirements for rotating
electrical machines are covered by the IEC 60034 series. In this document, the term "motor" is
used to describe the electrical machine, whether rotary or linear, and regardless of the direction
of power flow.
This document is applicable to BDMs, CDMs, PDSs and MTs with or without radio function.
However, this document does not specify any radio transmission and reception requirements.
NOTE 3 It is planned that the future edition 7 of CISPR 11 will contain a procedure how to address radio
transmission and reception requirements, which is also applicable to products in the scope of this document.
This document defines the minimum requirements for emission and immunity in the frequency
range from 0 Hz to 400 GHz. Tests are not required in frequency ranges where no requirements
are specified.
BDMs, CDMs, PDSs and MTs covered by this document are those installed in residential,
commercial and industrial locations. Requirements are given according to the environment
classification.
BDMs, CDMs and PDSs are often included in a larger system. The system aspects are not
covered by this document, but guidance is provided in the informative annexes.
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Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: CISPR/NFDIS 11:2022.

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This document is intended as a complete product EMC standard for the EMC conformity
assessment of products. As a product EMC standard for BDMs, CDMs, PDSs and MTs,
according to IEC Guide 107, this document takes precedence over all aspects of the generic
standards.
NOTE 4 If a PDS or MT is included as part of equipment covered by a separate product EMC standard, the separate
EMC standard applies to the complete equipment.
NOTE 5 The requirements have been selected to ensure EMC for PDSs and MTs at residential, commercial and
industrial locations. Changes in the EMC behaviour of a PDS or an MT as a result of fault conditions are not
considered.
NOTE 6 This document does not specify any safety requirements for the equipment such as protection against
electric shocks, insulation co-ordination and related dielectric tests, unsafe operation, or unsafe consequences of a
failure. It also does not cover safety and functional safety implications of electromagnetic phenomena.
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.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61000-2-4:2002, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 2-4: Environment –
Compatibility levels in industrial plants for low-frequency conducted disturbances
IEC 61000-3-2:2018, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-2: Limits – Limits for
harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per phase)
IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD1:2020
IEC 61000-3-3:2013, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-3: Limits – Limitation of
voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for
equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection
IEC 61000-3-3:2013/AMD1:2017
IEC 61000-3-3:2013/AMD2:2021
IEC 61000-3-11:2017, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-11: Limits – Limitation of
voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems –
Equipment with rated current ≤ 75 A and subject to conditional connection
IEC 61000-3-12:2011, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-12: Limits – Limits for
harmonic currents produced by equipment connected to public low-voltage systems with input
current > 16 A and ≤ 75 A per phase
IEC 61000-3-12:2011/AMD1:2021
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 measure-
ment 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
4-5:2014, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and
IEC 61000-
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 measure-
ment techniques – Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
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 61000-4-13:2002, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-13: Testing and
measurement techniques – Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c.
power port, low frequency immunity tests
IEC 61000-4-13:2002/AMD1:2009
IEC 61000-4-13:2002/AMD2:2015
IEC 61000-4-28:1999, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-28: Testing and
measurement techniques – Variation of power frequency, immunity test for equipment with input
current not exceeding 16 A per phase
IEC 61000-4-28:1999/AMD1:2001
IEC 61000-4-28:1999/AMD2:2009
IEC 61000-4-34:2005, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-34: Testing and
measurement techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
tests for equipment with input current more than 16 A per phase
IEC 61000-4-34:2005/AMD1:2009
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 16-1-2:2014, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods – Part 1-2: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus – Coupling devices
for conducted disturbance measurements
CISPR 16-1-2:2014/AMD1:2017
CISPR 16-1-4:2019, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods – Part 1-4: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus – Antennas and test
sites for radiated disturbance measurements
CISPR 16-1-4:2019/AMD1:2020
CISPR 32:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment – Emission
requirements
CISPR 32:2015/AMD1:2019
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp

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