BS EN 61000-1-2:2016

What is BS EN 61000-1-2 - Methodology for the achievement of functional safety of electrical and electronic systems about?  

BS EN 61000 is a European standard that discusses electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). BS EN 61000-1-2 provides the best industry guidance on the methodology for the achievement of functional safety of electrical and electronic systems including equipment concerning electromagnetic phenomena to ensure functional safety. 

BS EN 61000-1-2 is the second subpart of the first part of a multi-part series that establishes a methodology for the achievement of functional safety only concerning electromagnetic phenomena. This methodology includes the implication it has on equipment used in such systems and installations. 

BS EN 61000-1-2 is a European standard that: 

• Applies to safety-related systems and installations incorporating electrical/electronic/programmable electronic equipment as installed and used under operational conditions 
• Considers the influence of the electromagnetic environment on safety-related systems 
• Is not concerned with direct hazards from electromagnetic fields on living beings nor is it concerned with safety related to the breakdown of insulation or other mechanisms by which persons can be exposed to electrical hazards. 

BS EN 61000-1-2also applies to electrical/electronic/programmable electronic (E/E/PE) safety-related systems intended to comply with the requirements of IEC 61508 and/or associated sector-specific functional safety standards.  

BS EN 61000-1-2 is intended for designers, manufacturers, installers, and users of safety-related systems and can be used as a guide by IEC committees. 

Who is BS EN 61000-1-2 -  Methodology for the achievement of functional safety of electrical and electronic systems for? 

BS EN 61000-1-2 on the methodology for the achievement of functional safety of electrical and electronic systems is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of equipment that uses electromagnetic compatibility 
• Test centres for test electromagnetic phenomena 
• Designers and installers 

Why should you use BS EN 61000-1-2 -  Methodology for the achievement of functional safety of electrical and electronic systems? 

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) means that a device is compatible with (i.e., no interference is caused by) its electromagnetic (EM).  

BS EN 61000-1-2 guideline assists you with general considerations, achievement of functional safety, management of EMC for functional safety, electromagnetic environment, EMC aspects of the design, EMC integration process, EMC testing regarding functional safety, verification, and validation of functional safety performance in a respect of electromagnetic disturbances for electrical and electronic systems including equipment regarding electromagnetic phenomena. 

With compliance and obedience to BS EN 61000-1-2:2016, you can standardize the performance of electrical and electronic systems including equipment regarding electromagnetic phenomena. In addition, can ensure functional safety. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 61000-1-2:2016 supersedes EN 61000-1-2:2008, which is withdrawn. BS EN 61000-1-2:2016 has some technical changes compared to EN 61000-1-2:2008. These include: 

• Alignment with the changes done in the latest edition of the functional safety standard IEC 61508
• Complete review with regard to transforming this document into an International Standard (instead of the previous edition as Technical Specification) 
• A new structure of Annex B