BS EN IEC 61326-2-1:2021

What is BS EN IEC 61326-2-1 about? 

BS EN IEC 61326-2-1 along with IEC 61326-1 specifies detailed test configurations, operational conditions and performance criteria for equipment with test and measurement circuits that are not EMC protected for operational and/or functional reasons. 

NOTE- 

The manufacturer specifies the environment for which the product is intended to be used and selects the appropriate test level specifications of IEC 61326-1. 

Who is BS EN IEC 61326-2-1 for? 

BS EN IEC 61326-2-1 on EMC requirements is applicable to: 

• Manufacturers of electrical equipment such as oscilloscopes, analysers etc. 
• Electrical equipment suppliers 
• Home appliance manufacturers 
• Communication equipment manufacturers and installers 

Why should you use BS EN IEC 61326-2-1? 

BS EN IEC 61326-2-1 gives you guidance on equipment like oscilloscopes, logic analysers, spectrum analysers, network analysers, analogue instruments, digital multi-meter and more.  

As, these products are commonly employed to monitor and detect electric systems; BS EN IEC 61326-2-1 gives you information about maintaining their precision and safety. 

BS EN IEC 61326-2-1 specifies standard guidelines relating to test plans like configuration, operation, specification as well as immunity requirements like conditions, immunity and performance, which helps you ensure the authenticity of the equipment. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN IEC 61326-2-1:2021 supersedes BS EN IEC 61326-2-1:2013, which is now withdrawn. 

Changes in BS EN IEC 61326-2-1:2021 include numbering system - 

• Subclauses, tables and figures numbered starting from 101 
• Unless notes are in new subclause, they are numbered starting from 101 including those in a replaced clause or subclause 
• Additional annexes are lettered AA, BB