BS EN 61000-4-2:2009

What is BS EN 61000-4-2 — Electrostatic discharge immunity test about? 

BS EN 61000-4-2 is a part of an international multi-series standard that discusses testing and measurement techniques for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). 

BS EN 61000-4-2 relates to the immunity requirements and test methods for electrical and electronic equipment subjected to static electricity discharges, from operators directly, and from personnel to adjacent objects.  

BS EN 61000-4-2 additionally defines ranges of test levels that relate to different environmental and installation conditions and establishes test procedures. BS EN 61000-4-2 gives specifications for tests performed in laboratories and post-installation tests performed on equipment in the final installation. 

Note: BS EN 61000-4-2 does not intend to specify the tests to be applied to particular apparatus or systems. 

Who is BS EN 61000-4-2— Electrostatic discharge immunity test for?  

BS EN 61000-4-2 on Electrostatic discharge immunity test is relevant to: 

• Industrial electronics applications 
• Microelectronics devices 
• Lighting equipment testing 
• Testing of measuring instruments 
• Regulatory authorities 
• EMC testing authorities 
• Electrical engineers 

Why should you use BS EN 61000-4-2 — Electrostatic discharge immunity test? 

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of an equipment or system to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to anything in that environment. 

BS EN 61000-4-2 establishes a common and reproducible basis for evaluating the performance of electrical and electronic equipment when subjected to electrostatic discharges. It includes electrostatic discharges which may occur from personnel to objects near vital equipment. BS EN 61000-4-2 defines the typical waveform of the discharge current, range of test levels, test equipment, and test setup for carrying out the test procedure precisely. It also guides you on the calibration procedure and measurement uncertainty to perform the electrostatic discharge immunity test. BS EN 61000-4-2 aims to give a general basic reference to all concerned product committees of the IEC. It recommends the product committees (or users and manufacturers of equipment) for choosing the tests and the severity level to be applied to their equipment, appropriately. 

By applying, BS EN 61000-4-2 you can learn about the testing and measurement techniques for assessing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), which can be helpful for your business.