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DRAFT prEN 50561-3

February 2014

English version

Powerline communication apparatus used in low-voltage installations Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Part 3: Apparatus operating above 30 MHz

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This draft European Standard is submitted to CENELEC members for CENELEC enquiry. Deadline for CENELEC: 2014-07-25. It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 210. If this draft becomes a European Standard, CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. This draft European Standard was established by CENELEC in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to provide supporting documentation. Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents
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Foreword ...........................................................................................................................................................3 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................4 Normative references ..........................................................................................................................4 Terms and definitions..........................................................................................................................5 Requirement for the frequency range below 30 MHz.......................................................................6 Requirement for conducted disturbances at AC mains power port..........................................................6 Requirement for conducted disturbances at telecommunication/network port ........................................6 Requirement for conducted disturbances and communications signals at PLC ports ............................6 Requirement for the frequency range above 30 MHz.......................................................................7 Requirement for conducted disturbances and communications signals for frequencies between 30 MHz and 87,5 MHz ...............................................................................................................7 Requirement for conducted disturbances for frequencies between 87,5 MHz and 240 MHz ..................7 Requirement for radiated disturbances for frequencies above 30 MHz ...................................................9 Measurement conditions for PLC ports ............................................................................................9 Operation conditions.................................................................................................................................9 Unsymmetric conducted emission measurements and dynamic power control between 30 and 87,5 MHz ...........................................................................................................................................9 Measurement Uncertainty .................................................................................................................10

Bibliography .......................................................................................................................................11 Annex A (normative) Excluded frequency ranges .....................................................................................12

Tables
Table 1 - Maximum unsymmetrical PLC transmit signal level between 30 and 87,5 MHz except for the frequency bands listed in Table A.1 ...............................................................................................7 Table 2 - Maximum conducted unsymmetrical disturbance signal level in the frequency bands listed in Table A.1 for services requiring increased protection....................................................................7 Table 3 - Maximum conducted unsymmetrical disturbance signal level ............................................................7 Table A.1 - Permanently excluded frequency ranges above 30 MHz ..............................................................12

Figures
Figure 1 - Maximum conducted disturbance signal level for frequencies between 30 and 240 MHz. ..............8 Figure 2 - Voltage level at AMN over attenuation between EUT and AE (linear attenuation scale). ................8 Figure 3 - Example of a test arrangement for measuring the conducted unsymmetrical voltages of the transmitted PLC signal with example of coupling device .........................................................10

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Foreword
This document (prEN 50561-3:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CLC/TC 210, "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)". This document is currently submitted for CENELEC enquiry. This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and covers essential requirements of EN Directive(s). For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this document. Annex ZZ will be provided at a later stage. The scope is extended to the whole radio-frequency range from 9 kHz to 400 GHz, but limits are formulated only in restricted frequency bands, which are considered sufficient to reach adequate emission levels to protect radio broadcast and telecommunication services and to allow other apparatus to operate as intended at reasonable distance.

Sentences in red-Italic are for information only, and are not intended to be part of the standard

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Scope

This part of EN 50561 specifies limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics for in-home communication apparatus that use the low voltage power installation as the transmission medium. This part of EN50561 applies to equipment that uses frequencies including those above 30MHz in order to communicate. Equipment communicating exclusively in the frequency range from 1,6065 MHz to 30 MHz is covered in EN 50561-1. The requirements specified in this document are applicable for apparatus using frequencies of transmission up to 87.5 MHz.
NOTE: a signal level mask will ensure sufficient decay to adequately protect the reception of radio services (see figure 1).

Procedures are given for the measurement of signals generated by the equipment and limits are specified for the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz. No measurement is required at frequencies where no limits are specified.

Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 50561-1:2013, Power line communication apparatus used in low-voltage installations - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement - Part 1: Apparatus for in-home use EN 55032:2012, Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission requirements EN 55016-1-1:2010 + A1:2010, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Measuring apparatus EN 55016-1-2:2004 +A1:2005 + A2:2006, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Part 1-2: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Ancillary equipment - Conducted disturbances (CISPR 16-1-2:2003 + A1:2004 + A2:2006) EN 55016-1-4:2010 + A1:2012, 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 16-1-4:2010 + Cor. 1:2010 + A1:2012) EN 55016-4-2:2011, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods Part 4-2: Uncertainties, statistics and limit modelling - Measurement instrumentation uncertainty (CISPR 164-2:2011)

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Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply: 3.1 AC mains power port port that connects to the low voltage AC mains power network for the sole purpose of supplying electrical energy to the EUT 3.2 AC mains output port port of the EUT that provides AC mains power to other apparatus 3.3 Artificial Mains Network AMN provides a defined impedance at high frequencies across the power feed at the point of measurement of the terminal voltage, and also providing isolation of the circuit under test from the ambient noise on the power lines.
Note 1 to entry: Such a network is with a nominal impedance of 50 / 50 H or 50 / 50 H + 5 is defined EN 55016-1-2:2004, 4.3

3.4 Associated Equipment AE equipment needed to maintain the data traffic on the cable attached to the EUT port under test and (or) to maintain the normal operation of the EUT during the test. The associated equipment may be physically located outside the test area
Note 1 to entry: The AE can be another ITE, a traffic simulator or a connection to a network. The AE can be situated close to the measurement set-up, outside the measurement room or be represented by the connection to a network. AE should not have any appreciable influence on the test results.

3.5 Equipment Under Test EUT representative equipment used for evaluation purposes 3.6 in-Home PLC apparatus PLC apparatus that connects to the low voltage AC mains power network and intended to be linked to other PLC apparatus connected in the same home 3.7 Information Technology Equipment ITE any equipment: a) which has a primary function of either (or a combination of) entry, storage, display, retrieval, transmission, processing, switching, or control, of data and of telecommunication messages and which may be equipped with one or more terminal ports typically operated for information transfer; b) with a rated supply voltage not exceeding 600 V.
Note 1 to entry: ITE includes, for example, data processing equipment, office machines, electronic business equipment and telecommunication equipment. Note 2 to entry: Any equipment (or part of the ITE equipment) which has a primary function of radio transmission and/or reception according to the ITU Radio Regulations are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.

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Note 3 to entry: Any equipment which has a function of radio transmission and/or reception according to the definitions of the ITU Radio Regulations should fulfill the national radio regulations, whether or not this publication is also valid.

3.8 PLC apparatus apparatus with a PLC port

Note 1 to entry: PLC apparatus are also called PLT apparatus

3.9 PLC port port that connects to the low voltage AC mains power network for the purpose of data transfer and communications, and may also supply electrical energy to the EUT
Note 1 to entry: PLC ports are also called PLT ports

3.10 user data

data originated from or destined to another device

3.11 telecommunications/network port point of connection for voice, data and signalling transfers intended to interconnect widely-dispersed systems via such means as direct connection to multi-user telecommunications networks (e.g. public switched telecommunications networks (PSTN) integrated services digital networks (ISDN), x-type digital subscriber lines (xDSL), etc.), local area networks (e.g. Ethernet, Token Ring, etc.) and similar networks
NOTE 1 to entry: A port generally intended for interconnection of components of an ITE system under test (e.g. RS-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 telecommunications/network port under this definition. NOTE 2 to entry: A PLT port is not considered a telecommunications network port in the sense of this definition.

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4.1

Requirement for the frequency range below 30 MHz

Requirement for conducted disturbances at AC mains power port

The AC mains power port of the EUT shall comply with the class B limits, using the measurement conditions and the methodology defined in EN 55032 for mains terminals.

4.2

Requirement for conducted disturbances at telecommunication/network port

The telecommunications/network port of the EUT shall comply with the class B limits, using the measurement conditions and methodology defined in EN 55032 for these ports.

4.3

Requirement for conducted disturbances and communications signals at PLC ports

The methods and limits for conducted measurements of EN 50561-1 apply for PLC apparatus for measurement frequencies 30 MHz and below. This section refers to EN 55032 for tests common to all types of ITE, as well as EN 50561-1, which refers to EN 55022 for such tests. According to the EMCD, both EN 55022 and EN 55032 are equally valid, until EN 55022 is definitely repealed, in March 2017. This will be clarified in the final version.

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Requirement for the frequency range above 30 MHz

5.1 Requirement for conducted disturbances and communications signals for frequencies between 30 MHz and 87,5 MHz
When user data is being transmitted by the PLC port at frequencies between 30 and 87,5 MHz the unsymmetrical voltage of the transmitted signal shall not exceed the limits given in Table 1 using the methods and procedures given in clause 6.2, with the exception of the frequency bands listed in Tables A.1 for which the limits for the unsymmetrical disturbances specified in Table 2 apply. Unless otherwise noticed, limits are given in dB(V) (PK) in a 120 kHz bandwidth.

Table 1 - Maximum unsymmetrical PLC transmit signal level between 30 and 87,5 MHz except for the frequency bands listed in Table A.1
Symmetrical mode insertion loss EUT to AE in dB Maximum unsymmetrical voltages of the transmitted signal from 30 to 80 MHz, in dBV (PK) Maximum unsymmetrical voltages of the transmitted signal from 80 to 87.5 MHz in dB(V) (PK) 10 80 80 to 60 (see note 4) 25 85 85 to 60 (see note 4) 40 90 90 to 60 (see note 4)

NOTE 1: The Voltage Division Factor of the Coupling device must be taken into account. NOTE 2: The total symmetrical voltage is 6 dB above the maximum unsymmetrical voltage. NOTE 3: The transmit power management function of an AE should function in the same way as the EUT otherwise the signal of the AE may dominate and cause erroneous results during measurement. NOTE 4: The limit decreases linearly with the frequency in the range 80 to 87,5 MHz

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Limits for 10 dB attenuation in table 1 are based on protection levels provided by EN 55022 and EN 55032 (for radiated emissions in that frequency range). Table 2 - Maximum conducted unsymmetrical disturbance signal level in the frequency bands listed in Table A.1 for services requiring increased protection
Maximum unsymmetrical voltages of the transmitted signal in dB(V) (PK)
NOTE 1: The Voltage Division Factor of the Coupling device must be taken into account. NOTE 2: The total symmetrical voltage is 6 dB above the maximum unsymmetrical voltage.

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5.2 Requirement for conducted disturbances for frequencies between 87,5 MHz and 240 MHz
The unsymmetrical disturbances from the PLC port when transmitting user data shall comply with the disturbance limits between 87,5 and 240 MHz. Table 3 - Maximum conducted unsymmetrical disturbance signal level
Maximum unsymmetrical voltages of the transmitted signal in dB(V) (PK) 60

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NOTE 1: The Voltage Division Factor of the Coupling device must be taken into account. NOTE 2: The total symmetrical voltage is 6 dB above the maximum unsymmetrical voltage.

100 level in dB(V) - peak detector values

at 40 dB attenuation at 25 dB attenuation at 10 dB attenuation

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Figure 1 - Maximum conducted disturbance signal level for frequencies between 30 and 240 MHz.

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NOTE: The value of 60 dB(V) continues from 87.5 MHz to 240 MHz

100 level in dB(V) - peak detector values

power management slope test points for EMC assessment

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Figure 2 Maximum voltage level at AMN over attenuation between EUT and AE (linear attenuation scale).

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5.3

Requirement for radiated disturbances for frequencies above 30 MHz

When no user data is transmitted the EUT shall comply with the class B limits for measurement conditions and methodology defined in EN 55032 for radiated disturbances for frequencies between 30 MHz and 87,5 MHz In all operation conditions, the EUT shall comply with class B limits for measurement conditions and methodology defined in EN 55032 for radiated disturbances for frequencies above 87,5 MHz.

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6.1

Measurement conditions for PLC ports

Operation conditions

The measurements of PLC ports shall be performed in conformance with EN 55032:2012, Annex B.3, table B.3 Tests requiring the PLC modem function to be active shall be performed with the condition of PLC utilization in excess of 10 % and with the transmit signal set at its maximum level for a minimum of 250 ms. As an example the transmission of a large data file could be used to exercise the port. Where this is not possible an appropriate configuration should be used that ensures the PLC transmission is active for long enough to allow for repeatable measurements in this state. No connection shall be made to any AC mains output port.

6.2 Unsymmetric conducted emission measurements and dynamic power control between 30 and 87,5 MHz
The symmetrically transmitted signals from the PLC port of the EUT shall be measured for frequencies between 30 and 87,5 MHz in order to ensure the maximum transmit signal levels are not exceeded and to ensure the presence of a dynamic power control function. The PLC port shall be exercised in accordance with the operating conditions given in Clause 6.1. Measurements shall be made using a Peak detector in accordance with the requirements of EN 55016-1-1 including the 120 kHz requirement for the 6 dB bandwidth. An example of a test arrangement, which avoids the use of a balun, is given in Figure 6.1. In this arrangement the two unsymmetrical voltages VL and VN shall be measured and compared with the limit values given in Tables 1, 2 and 3. In a symmetrical system they are equal in magnitude and of opposite phase. Each of them represents half of the total symmetrically transmitted signal. The following configurations shall be assessed: Measurements according to clause 5.1 1 2 3 with a symmetrical insertion loss between EUT and AE of 10 dB with a symmetrical insertion loss between EUT and AE of 25 dB with a symmetrical insertion loss between EUT and AE of 40 dB

Measurements according to clause 5.2 and 5.3 1 with a symmetrical insertion loss between EUT and AE of 40 dB

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Figure 3 - Example of a test arrangement for measuring the conducted unsymmetrical voltages of the transmitted PLC signal with example of coupling device
NOTE 1: The Voltage Division Factor as defined in EN 55016-1-2 of this Coupling device: 20*log (50 / 96,3) = - 5.7 dB NOTE 2: In case only one receiver (RX) is used at a time, the unused interface shall be terminated with 50 .

Measurement Uncertainty

The results of measurements of signals or disturbances from PLC apparatus shall reference the measurement instrumentation uncertainty considerations where they are contained in EN55016-4-2. Determining compliance with the limits in this standard shall be based on the results of the compliance measurement, not taking into account measurement instrumentation uncertainty. However, the measurement uncertainty of the measurement instrumentation and its associated connections between the various instruments in the measurement chain shall be calculated and both the measurement results and the calculated uncertainty shall appear in the test report.

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Bibliography

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Annex A (normative) Excluded frequency ranges

Table A.1 - Permanently excluded frequency ranges above 30 MHz

Excluded frequency range (MHz) 50 52 70-70.5 74.8 75.2 144 146 Amateur Radio Service Amateur Radio Service Aeronautical Radio Navigation Amateur Radio Service Service

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Note: additional frequency exclusions might be required in some countries (police/fire brigade/safety services)

Aeronautical band above 108 MHz may need to be added