EMC Test Systems

Key standards include IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-12 for harmonics, and IEC 61000-3-3 and IEC 61000-3-11 for flicker. These define test methods, limits, and measurement conditions to check products for compliance.

You will need a precision programmable AC power source, a lumped impedance of a specific resistance and inductance, a compliant flicker analyzer, and software to perform measurements and calculate several flicker indices under the exact conditions required by IEC standards.

The ECTS2 Harmonics and Flicker Test System includes everything in an integrated solution to simplify test. This system automates all tests and applies IEC standard limits to determine pass/fail results and documentation, reducing test time and eliminating human error.

Voltage dips are short-term reductions in voltage, interruptions are complete losses of voltage, and variations include frequency and magnitude changes. These can cause equipment resets, data loss, or failure.

The ECTS2 Series uses a programmable AC source to replicate real-world disturbances, applying them at precise durations and amplitudes as defined by the standard.

IEC 61000-4-11 and IEC 61000-4-34 standards cover dips, short interruptions, and voltage variations for AC-powered equipment. IEC 61000-4-13, 4-14, and 4-28 address additional immunity tests such as harmonics, fluctuations, and frequency variations.

The ECTS2 Series is for testing Harmonics and Flicker emissions as well as several IEC61000-4 Immunity tests, while the EPTS Series is designed to test for full compliance to IEC 61000-4-11 and IEC 61000-4-34 Voltage Dips and Interruptions Immunity standards.

Yes, the ECTS2 Series and optional EPTS Voltage Dips and Interruptions module combine to make for a complete system. This provides a cost-effective, space-saving EMC compliance solution.