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60974-10:2003
IEC
60974-10:2002
Arc welding
equipment
Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) requirements
The European Standard EN 60974-10:2003 has the status of a
British Standard
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BS EN 60974-10:2003
This British Standard was
published under the authority
of the Standards Policy and
Strategy Committee
on 23 July 2003
BSI 23 July 2003
ISBN 0 580 42315 8
National foreword
This British Standard is the official English language version of
EN 60974-10:2003. It supersedes BS EN 50199:1996 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60974-10
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM May 2003
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comit Europen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europisches Komitee fr Elektrotechnische Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels


2003 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.

Ref. No. EN 60974-10:2003 E

ICS 25.160.30 Supersedes EN 50199:1995


English version


Arc welding equipment
Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
(IEC 60974-10:2002, modified)


Matriel de soudage l'arc
Partie 10: Exigences relatives
la compatibilit lectromagntique
(CEM)
(CEI 60974-10:2002, modifie)
Lichtbogenschweieinrichtungen
Teil 10: Elektromagnetische
Vertrglichkeit (EMV) Anforderungen
(IEC 60974-10:2002, modifiziert)



This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2003-03-18. 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.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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EN 67904-0102:30 - - 2
Foreword
The text of document 26/237/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60974-10, prepared by IEC TC 26, Electric
welding, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 60974-10 on 2003-03-18.
A draft amendment, prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 26A, Electric arc welding
equipment, was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC for inclusion into
EN 60974-10 on 2003-03-18.
This European Standard supersedes EN 50199:1995 + corrigendum January 1998.
The following dates were fixed:
latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement


(dop) 2004-03-01
latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn

(dow) 2006-03-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
Annexes designated "informative" are given for information only.
In this standard, annex ZA is normative and annex A is informative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60974-10:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications as given below.
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CONTENTS


1 Scope and object .............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Emission ................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Immunity ................................................................................................................. 4
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................... 4
3 Terms and definitions ....................................................................................................... 5
4 General test requirements ................................................................................................ 6
5 Test set-up for emission and immunity.............................................................................. 6
5.1 General ................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Welding power source ............................................................................................. 6
5.3 Ancillary equipment ................................................................................................. 8
5.3.1 Wire feeders ................................................................................................ 8
5.3.2 Remote controls .......................................................................................... 8
6 Emission tests .................................................................................................................. 8
6.1 Test conditions ........................................................................................................ 8
6.1.1 Welding power source ................................................................................. 8
6.1.2 Conventional load........................................................................................ 9
6.1.3 Wire feeders ................................................................................................ 9
6.1.4 Ancillary equipment ..................................................................................... 9
6.2 Emission limits ........................................................................................................ 9
6.2.1 General ....................................................................................................... 9
6.2.2 Mains terminal disturbance voltage limits................................................... 10
6.3 Electromagnetic radiation disturbance limits .......................................................... 10
7 Immunity tests ................................................................................................................ 10
7.1 Classification and applicability of tests .................................................................. 10
7.1.1 Category 1................................................................................................. 10
7.1.2 Category 2................................................................................................. 10
7.2 Test conditions ...................................................................................................... 10
7.3 Immunity performance criteria ............................................................................... 11
7.3.1 Performance criterion A............................................................................. 11
7.3.2 Performance criterion B............................................................................. 11
7.3.3 Performance criterion C............................................................................. 11
7.4 Immunity levels ..................................................................................................... 11
8 Documentation for the purchaser/user ............................................................................ 13

Annex A (informative) Installation and use ........................................................................... 14
Annex ZA normative) Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications ................................................................................... 16



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ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT

Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements



1 Scope and object
This part of IEC 60974 is applicable to equipment for arc welding and allied processes,
including power sources and ancillary equipment, for example wire feeders, liquid cooling
systems and arc striking and stabilising devices.
NOTE 1 Allied processes are, e.g., plasma cutting and arc stud welding.
NOTE 2 This standard does not specify basic safety requirements for arc welding equipment such as protection
against electric shock, unsafe operation, insulation co-ordination and related dielectric tests.
Arc welding equipment type tested in accordance with, and which has met the requirements
of, this standard is considered to be in compliance for all applications.
1.1 Emission
The objective of this standard is to specify
a) test methods to be used in conjunction with CISPR 11 and its amendments 1 and 2 to
determine electromagnetic emissions;
b) relevant standards for harmonic current emission, voltage fluctuations and flicker.
1.2 Immunity
The objective of this standard is to define immunity requirements and test methods for
continuous and transient, conducted and radiated disturbances including electrostatic
discharges.
NOTE 3 These requirements do not cover extreme cases, which may occur with an extremely low probability of
occurrence in any location.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 60050-161, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary Chapter 161: Electromagnetic
compatibility
IEC 60050-851, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary Chapter 851: Electric welding
IEC 60974-1, Arc welding equipment Part 1: Welding power sources
IEC 61000-3-2:2000, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3-2: Limits Limits for
harmonic current emissions (equipment input current 16 A per phase)
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IEC 61000-3-3:1994, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3: Limits Section 3:
Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems for equipment with
rated current 16 A
Amendment 1 (2001)
IEC/TS 61000-3-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3-4: Limits Limitation of
emission of harmonic currents in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rated
current greater than 16 A
IEC 61000-3-11, 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 subjet to conditional connection
IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement
techniques Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement
techniques Section 3: Radiated, radio frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement
techniques Section 4: Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-11, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement
techniques Section 11: Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
tests
CISPR 11:1997, Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment Electro-
magnetic disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement
Amendment 1 (1999)
Amendment 2
1

CISPR 16-1, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
method Part 1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this part of IEC 60974, definitions related to EMC and to the relevant
phenomena contained in IEC 60050-161 and in CISPR publications, definitions related to arc
welding equipment contained in IEC 60050-851 and in IEC 60974-1, and the following
definition apply.
3.1
idle state
the operating mode in which the power is switched on, but when the welding operation does
not take place
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To be published.
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4 General test requirements
Tests shall be carried out within the specified operating conditions for the apparatus, as given
in IEC 60974-1, and at its rated supply voltage and frequency. Results obtained at 50 Hz are
valid for the same model operating at 60 Hz and vice versa.
The conformity of the equipment shall be assessed in accordance with 11.2 or 11.3 of
CISPR 11:1997.
The measuring equipment shall comply with the requirements of CISPR 16-1 and the
standards referred to in tables 1, 2 and 3 as applicable.
5 Test set-up for emission and immunity
5.1 General
Emission and immunity testing shall be carried out on a typical arc welding installation
according to figure 1. Arc welding equipment tested in such an installation shall be considered
to have met the necessary requirements of this standard.
If due to the design of the arc welding equipment, these tests cannot be carried out as
described, the manufacturers recommendations (e.g. temporary bypassing or disablement of
control circuits) should be followed in order to match these test objectives. Any temporary
changes to the arc welding equipment shall be documented.
The configuration of the equipment under test shall be noted in the test report.
5.2 Welding power source
If the welding power source is part of an installation, or can be connected to ancillary
equipment, then the welding power source shall be tested whilst connected to the minimum
configuration of ancillary equipment necessary to exercise the ports. If the welding power
source has a large number of similar ports or ports with many similar connections, then a
sufficient number shall be selected to simulate actual operating conditions and to ensure that
all the different types of termination are covered.
Specific test set-up geometries for immunity tests can be found in tables 1, 2 and 3.
The conventional load shall be insulated by an insulating mat (or blocks) not greater than
12 mm thick. The welding power source shall be similarly insulated from the ground plane or
insulated by its own undergear if appropriate. For radiated emission tests, the welding power
source and conventional load shall be positioned equidistant from the test antenna, see
figures 1 and 2.
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Key
1
2
3
4
5
6
a
Wire feeder
Welding power source
Welding cable (bundled)
Interconnection cable (bundled)
Remote control
Conventional load
= 1 m
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b
Insulation
Earthed ground plane
Liquid cooling systems
Input supply cable
Remote control cable (bundled)

0,4 m
NOTE 1, 5, 9 and 11 are ancillary equipment, as applicable.
Figure 1 Typical arc welding installation with a conventional load
Key
W
3
a
Arc welding equipment
Welding cable
= 1 m
A
6
c
Antenna
Conventional load
= 10 m or 30 m
Figure 2 Position of arc welding equipment and conventional load
with respect to the antenna
The welding power source shall be connected to the electricity supply in accordance with
CISPR 11 and its amendments 1 and 2. The input cable shall have a minimum length of 2 m.
The welding power source shall be connected to the conventional load by welding cables of
suitable cross-section for the welding current, or the appropriate torch or electrode holder with
adapter. The welding cables shall have a minimum length of 2 m.
The cables shall be allowed to fall naturally to the ground plane. Excess input, welding or
torch cables shall be folded to and forth, as far as practicable to form a bundle not exceeding
0,4 m in length.
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5.3 Ancillary equipment
Ancillary equipment shall be tested in conjunction with a welding power source. It shall be
connected and installed as recommended by the manufacturer.
Specific requirements for wire feeders and remote controls are given below.
5.3.1 Wire feeders
Wire feeders shall be positioned on/by a welding power source as designed. Wire feeders,
which can be located inside or outside the welding power source enclosure, shall be placed
outside. Wire feeders designed to be placed on the floor shall be insulated from it, by
insulation not greater than 12 mm thick, or by insulated feet or equivalent.
The welding cable connecting the wire feeder to the welding power source shall be 2 m in
length or longer if required to make the connection and be of suitable current rating. If a
welding cable in excess of 2 m is provided by the manufacturer, the excess shall be folded to
and forth as far as practicable to form a bundle not exceeding 0,4 m in length. A welding
cable connection less than 2 m long shall be permitted if this is supplied with the equipment.
The interconnection cable(s) between the wire feeder and the welding power source shall be
of the type and length, as recommended by the manufacturer. Excess cable shall be folded to
and forth as far as practicable to form a bundle not exceeding 0,4 m in length.
A welding torch, as recommended by the manufacturer, may be used instead of a welding
cable to make the connection from the wire feeder to the conventional load.
5.3.2 Remote controls
If a welding power source is capable of operating with a remote control, it shall be tested with
the remote control connected, which is expected to give the highest emissions and/or lowest
immunity. The remote control shall be placed on, and insulated from, the ground plane beside
the load, where possible. The insulation shall not be greater than 12 mm thick. Remote
controls designed to be attached to the arc welding equipment during use shall be placed as
intended.
Excess cable shall be folded to and forth to form a bundle not exceeding 0,4 m in length, as
far as practicable.
6 Emission tests
6.1 Test conditions
Tests shall be carried out in accordance with the test procedures in CISPR 11 and its
amendments 1 and 2, except as detailed below, using the test set-up given in clause 5.
6.1.1 Welding power source
The welding power source shall be tested at the conventional load voltages (see items b) and
c)) according to the process as given in 6.1.2 under each of the following output conditions:
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a) idle state
This test is made with the configuration shown in figure 1, but with an open circuit at the
load. The welding power source shall be adjusted to give the maximum emission, but
without operation of a torch switch or other remote switch;
b) at rated minimum welding current;
c) at rated welding current at 100 % duty cycle (duty factor).
If the primary current is greater than 25 A at any of the output conditions given above, the
output may be reduced to give a primary current of 25 A. However, if a primary current of 25 A
or less cannot be achieved, the voltage probe method, as given in 6.2.3 of CISPR 11:1997,
may be used in 6.2.2, as an alternative to an artificial mains network.
Welding power sources capable of operating in both a.c. and d.c. modes shall be tested in
both modes.
Multi-process welding power sources shall be tested with the conventional load which gives
the highest conventional load voltage for the set current. If a welding power source contains
more than one output circuit (e.g. plasma cutting and manual arc welding), each circuit shall
be tested separately.
6.1.2 Conventional load
Conventional load voltages are given in IEC 60974-1.
6.1.3 Wire feeders
Wire feeders shall be tested at 50 % of the maximum wire feed speed setting, where possible.
Pre-programmed and synergic wire feeders shall be tested according to the output setting of
the welding power source.
During this test, pressure shall be removed from the drive rolls of the wire feeder and the
welding power source shall be loaded as given in 6.1.1.
6.1.4 Ancillary equipment
Other ancillary equipment shall be tested according to the manufacturers recommendations.
6.2 Emission limits
6.2.1 General
Emission limits are designed to reduce the probability of interference but will not in all cases
eliminate interference, for example when the receiving apparatus is in close proximity or has a
high degree of sensitivity.
The ability of arc welding equipment to work in a compatible manner with other radio and
electronic systems is greatly influenced by the manner in which it is installed and used. For
this reason a code of practice is appended to this standard (see annex A) and it is important
that the arc welding equipment be installed and used in accordance with this code of practice,
if electromagnetic compatibility is to be achieved.
Class A arc welding equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. A statement
shall be included in the documentation for the user, drawing attention to the fact that there
may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments.
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6.2.2 Mains terminal disturbance voltage limits
The mains terminal disturbance voltage limits for arc welding equipment are given in tables 2a
and 2b in 5.1.2.1 of CISPR 11:1997 and its amendments 1 and 2.
The limits and test conditions for
a) harmonic current emissions are given in IEC 61000-3-2:2000 text deleted,
b) voltage fluctuations and flicker are given in IEC 61000-3-3 and its amendment 1 and
IEC 61000-3-11,
and are applicable to arc welding equipment, as far as covered by the scope of these
standards.
NOTE IEC/TS 61000-3-4 may be used for guidance by the parties concerned with the installation of arc welding
equipment in a low voltage network.
6.3 Electromagnetic radiation disturbance limits
The electromagnetic radiation disturbance limits for arc welding equipment are given in tables
4 and 5b in 5.2.2 of CISPR 11:1997 and its amendments 1 and 2.
7 Immunity tests
7.1 Classification and applicability of tests
Arc welding equipment covered by this standard is sub-divided into categories for the purpose
of immunity requirements as given below. Category 1 arc welding equipment is considered to
meet the necessary immunity requirements without testing. Category 2 arc welding equipment
shall fulfil the requirements of 7.3.
7.1.1 Category 1
Arc welding equipment containing no electronic control circuitry, for example transformers,
transformer rectifiers, passive remote controls, water coolers, CO
2
-heaters and non-electronic
wire feeders.
Electric circuits consisting of passive components such as inductors, r.f. suppression
networks, mains frequency transformers, rectifiers, diodes and resistors are not considered to
be electronic control circuitry.
7.1.2 Category 2
All arc welding equipment excluded from category 1 above.
7.2 Test conditions
Welding power sources shall be tested using the test set up, as given in clause 5, during no-
load operation and at the welding current corresponding to a 100 % duty cycle (duty factor),
when delivering current into a conventional load in accordance with 6.1.1 and 6.1.2.
Compliance shall be checked by measuring the no-load voltage and the mean value of the
welding current.
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Wire feeders shall be tested at 50 % of the maximum setting. The speed of the wire feeder
shall be measured using a tachogenerator on the drive rolls or by using other equivalent
means.
NOTE To carry out this test, the pressure should be removed from the drive rolls.
Test set-up geometries for immunity tests can be found in figure 1 and the basic standards
given in tables 1, 2 and 3.
7.3 Immunity performance criteria
7.3.1 Performance criterion A
The arc welding equipment shall continue to operate as intended. A variation in welding
current, wire feed speed and travel speed of 10 % of the setting is permitted, unless the
manufacturer states otherwise. All controls shall continue to function and in particular it shall
be possible to terminate the output using the normal switch provided, for example the switch
on a metal inert/active gas welding torch or foot control. No loss of stored data is permitted.
After the test the output shall return to the original setting. Under no circumstances shall the
no-load voltage exceed those values given in IEC 60974-1.
7.3.2 Performance criterion B
A variation in welding current, wire feed speed and travel speed of
50
100
+

% is permitted (in
practice this may result in the arc extinguishing, in which case the arc may be reinitiated by
the operator using the normal means). It shall be possible to terminate the welding current
using the normal switch provided, for example the switch on a metal or tungsten inert gas
welding torch. No loss of stored data is permitted. After the test the output shall return to the
original setting. Under no circumstances shall the no-load voltage exceed those values given
in IEC 60974-1.
7.3.3 Performance criterion C
Temporary loss of function is permitted, requiring the arc welding equipment to be reset
manually.
NOTE This may require the equipment to be switched off and on.
No loss of stored data is permitted unless it can be restored by the operation of the controls.
Under no circumstances shall the no-load voltage exceed those values given in IEC 60974-1.
7.4 Immunity levels
Immunity requirements are given in table 1 for the enclosure, table 2 for the a.c. input power
port and table 3 for ports for process measurement and control lines.
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Table 1 Immunity levels Enclosure
Phenomena Units
Test
specification
Basic
standard and
test set-up
Remarks
Performance
criteria
Radio-frequency EM field,
amplitude modulated
MHz
V/m (unmod.
r.m.s.)
% AM (1 kHz)
80 1 000
10
80
IEC 61000-4-3
This test level
specified is prior to
modulation
A
Contact
discharge
kV (charge
voltage)
4 B
Electrostatic
discharge
Air
discharge
kV (charge
voltage)
8
IEC 61000-4-2
See basic standard
for applicability of
contact and/or air
discharge test.
See note
B
NOTE Testing is not required at lower levels than those specified.


Table 2 Immunity levels AC input power port
Phenomena Units
Test
specification
Basic standard
and test set-up
Remarks
Performance
criteria
Fast transients
kV (peak)
Repetition frequency kHz
Tr/Th ns
2
5
5/50
IEC 61000-4-4
Direct injection
B
% reduction
ms
30
10
B
Voltage dips
% reduction
ms
60
100
IEC 61000-4-11
C


Table 3 Immunity levels Ports for process measurement and control lines
Phenomena Units
Test
specification
Basic standard
and test set-up
Remarks
Performance
criteria
Fast transients
kV (peak)
Tr/Th ns
Repetition frequency kHz
2
5/50
5
IEC 61000-4-4
Capacitive
clamp
B
NOTE Applicable to process measurement and control ports interfacing to cables unless the total length according to
manufacturers specifications does not exceed 2 m.

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8 Documentation for the purchaser/user
The user shall be made aware of the fact that proper installation and use of the arc welding
equipment is necessary to minimize possible interfering emissions. The manufacturer or his
authorized representative shall be responsible for including instructions and information with
each welding power source as follows:
a) a written warning that the arc welding equipment is primarily intended to be used in an
industrial environment. In the documentation for the user a statement shall be included
drawing attention to the fact that there may be potential difficulties in ensuring electro-
magnetic compatibility in other environments, due to conducted as well as radiated
disturbances;
b) information on any special measures that have to be taken to achieve compliance, for
example the use of shielded cables;
c) recommendations on the assessment of the surrounding area, to identify necessary pre-
cautions required for the installation and use, to minimize disturbances, see clause A.2;
d) recommendations on methods to minimize disturbances, see clause A.3;
e) a statement drawing attention to the users responsibility with respect to interference from
welding.
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Annex A
(informative)

Installation and use


A.1 General
The user is responsible for installing and using the arc welding equipment according to the
manufacturers instructions. If electromagnetic disturbances are detected, then it shall be the
responsibility of the user of the arc welding equipment to resolve the situation with the
technical assistance of the manufacturer. In some cases this remedial action may be as
simple as earthing the welding circuit, see note. In other cases it could involve constructing an
electromagnetic screen enclosing the welding power source and the work complete with
associated input filters. In all cases electromagnetic disturbances shall be reduced to the
point, where they are no longer troublesome.
NOTE The welding circuit may or may not be earthed for safety reasons. Changing the earthing arrangements
should only be authorized by a person who is competent to assess whether the changes will increase the risk of
injury, for example by allowing parallel welding current return paths, which may damage the earth circuits of other
equipment. Further guidance is given in IEC/TS 62081
2
.
A.2 Assessment of area
Before installing arc welding equipment the user shall make an assessment of potential elec-
tromagnetic problems in the surrounding area. The following shall be taken into account:
a) other supply cables, control cables, signalling and telephone cables, above, below and
adjacent to the arc welding equipment;
b) radio and television transmitters and receivers;
c) computer and other control equipment;
d) safety critical equipment, for example guarding of industrial equipment;
e) the health of the people around, for example the use of pacemakers and hearing aids;
f) equipment used for calibration or measurement;
g) the immunity of other equipment in the environment. The user shall ensure that other
equipment being used in the environment is compatible. This may require additional
protection measures;
h) the time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out.
The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building
and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the
boundaries of the premises.
___________
2
IEC/TS 62081: Arc welding equipment - Installation and use.
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A.3 Methods of reducing emissions
A.3.1 Public supply system
Arc welding equipment should be connected to the public supply system according to the
manufacturers recommendations. If interference occurs, it may be necessary to take
additional precautions such as filtering of the public supply system. Consideration should be
given to shielding the supply cable of permanently installed arc welding equipment, in metallic
conduit or equivalent. Shielding should be electrically continuous throughout its length. The
shielding should be connected to the welding power source so that good electrical contact is
maintained between the conduit and the welding power source enclosure.
A.3.2 Maintenance of the arc welding equipment
The arc welding equipment should be routinely maintained according to the manufacturers
recommendations. All access and service doors and covers should be closed and properly
fastened when the arc welding equipment is in operation. The arc welding equipment should
not be modified in any way, except for those changes and adjustments covered in the
manufacturers instructions. In particular, the spark gaps of arc striking and stabilising devices
should be adjusted and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations.
A.3.3 Welding cables
The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close
together, running at or close to the floor level.
A.3.4 Equipotential bonding
Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be
considered. However, metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk
that the operator could receive an electric shock by touching these metallic components and
the electrode at the same time. The operator should be insulated from all such bonded
metallic components.
A.3.5 Earthing of the workpiece
Where the workpiece is not bonded to earth for electrical safety, nor connected to earth
because of its size and position, for example ships hull or building steelwork, a connection
bonding the workpiece to earth may reduce emissions in some, but not all instances. Care
should be taken to prevent the earthing of the workpiece increasing the risk of injury to users,
or damage to other electrical equipment. Where necessary, the connection of the workpiece
to earth should be made by a direct connection to the workpiece, but in some countries where
direct connection is not permitted, the bonding should be achieved by suitable capacitance,
selected according to national regulations.
A.3.6 Screening and shielding
Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment in the surrounding area may
alleviate problems of interference. Screening of the entire welding installation may be
considered for special applications.

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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60050-161 -
1)
International Electrotechnical
Vocabulary (IEV)
Chapter 161: Electromagnetic
compatibility

- -
IEC 60050-851 -
1)
Chapter 851: Electric welding

- -
IEC 60974-1 -
1)
Arc welding equipment
Part 1: Welding power sources

EN 60974-1 1998
2)

IEC 61000-3-2
(mod)
2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic
current emissions (equipment input
current up to and including 16 A per
phase)

EN 61000-3-2 2000
2)

IEC 61000-3-3 1994 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
EN 61000-3-3
+ corr. July
1995
1997
A1 2001

A1 2001
IEC/TS 61000-3-4 -
1)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3-4: Limits - Limitation of emission
of harmonic currents in low-voltage
power supply systems for equipment
with rated current greater than 16 A

- -

1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.
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Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61000-3-11 -
1)
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

EN 61000-3-11 2000
2)

IEC 61000-4-2 -
1)
Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques - Electrostatic discharge
immunity test

EN 61000-4-2 1995
2)

IEC 61000-4-3 -
1)
Part 4-3: Testing and measurement
techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency,
electromagnetic field immunity test

EN 61000-4-3 2002
2)

IEC 61000-4-4 -
1)
Part 4-4: Testing and measurement
techniques - Electrical fast
transient/burst immunity test

EN 61000-4-4 1995
2)

IEC 61000-4-11 -
1)
Part 4-11: Testing and measurement
techniques - Voltage dips, short
interruptions and voltage variations
immunity tests

EN 61000-4-11 1994
2)

CISPR 11 (mod) 1997 Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)
radio-frequency equipment - Radio
disturbance characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement
EN 55011 1998
A1 1999 A1 1999
A2 2002

A2 2002
CISPR 16-1 -
1)
Specification for radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods
Part 1: Radio disturbance and immunity
measuring apparatus
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o
p
y
,

(
c
)

B
S
I