BS EN 61587-3:2013

What is BS EN 61587-3 - Electromagnetic shielding performance tests for cabinets and subracks about?  

Cabinets are useful in preventing electrical shock to equipment users and help in protecting the contents from the environment. BS EN 61587-3 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of mechanical structures for electrical and electronic equipment. BS EN 61587-3 specifies the tests for empty cabinets and subracks concerning electromagnetic shielding performance, in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 3000 MHz. 

BS EN 61587-3 provides stipulated attenuation values for the definition of the shielding performance level of cabinets and subracks for the IEC 60297 and IEC 60917 series. The shielding performance levels are chosen with respect to the requirements of the typical fields of industrial application. BS EN 61587-3 support the measures to achieve electromagnetic compatibility but does not replace the final testing of compliance of the equipped enclosure.  

Who is BS EN 61587-3 - Electromagnetic shielding performance tests for cabinets and subracks for?  

BS EN BS EN 61587-3 on electromagnetic shielding performance tests for cabinets and subracks is useful for:  

• Manufacturers of electronic devices  
• Manufacturers of computers   
• Manufacturers of circuit boards  
• Manufacturers of automotive parts 
• Aerospace industries  
• Medical transportation 
• Product development teams 
• Maintenance and augmentation teams   
• Fault management teams 
• Quality control personnel 
• Regulatory authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 61587-3 - Electromagnetic shielding performance tests for cabinets and subracks? 

Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. Cabinets are electrical enclosures for electrical or electronic equipment to mount switches, knobs and displays. There are certain standardized specifications contributing to the performance of cabinets and subracks. 

BS EN 61587-3 provides users with the electromagnetic shielding performance test which helps evaluate the performance characteristics of cabinet or rack structures ensuring their physical integrity and environmental performance. BS EN 61587-3 assists users with the selection of products to meet their specific needs. The guidelines in BS EN 61587-3 help you conduct electromagnetic shielding performance tests for cabinets and subracks that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.  

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 61587-3:2013 supersedes EN 61587-3:2006. BS EN 61587-3:2013 includes some technical changes concerning EN 61587-3:2006. These include:  

EN 61587-3:2013 corrects the errors of EM code descriptions and the frequency range for the shielding performance is extended up to 3000 MHz.