IEC 61000-4-16:2015

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques - Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz

IEC 61000-4-16:2015 relates to the immunity requirements and test methods for electrical and electronic equipment to conducted, common mode disturbances in the range d.c. to 150 kHz. The object of this standard is to establish a common and reproducible basis for testing electrical and electronic equipment with the application of common mode disturbances to power supply, control, signal and communication ports. It has the status of a basic EMC publication in accordance with IEC Guide 107. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998, Amendment 1:2001 and Amendment 2:2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision.

Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Partie 4-16: Techniques d'essai et de mesure - Essai d'immunité aux perturbations conduites en mode commun dans la plage de fréquences de 0 Hz à 150 kHz

IEC 61000-4-16:2015 relates to the immunity requirements and test methods for electrical and electronic equipment to conducted, common mode disturbances in the range d.c. to 150 kHz. The object of this standard is to establish a common and reproducible basis for testing electrical and electronic equipment with the application of common mode disturbances to power supply, control, signal and communication ports. It has the status of a basic EMC publication in accordance with IEC Guide 107. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998, Amendment 1:2001 and Amendment 2:2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Dec-2015
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 33.100.20 - Immunity
• Technical Committee: SC 77A - EMC - Low frequency phenomena
• Drafting Committee: WG 6 - TC 77/SC 77A/WG 6
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 31-Dec-2015
• Completion Date: 09-Dec-2015

Relations

• Revises: IEC 61000-4-16:1998/AMD2:2009 - Amendment 2 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques - Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 61000-4-16:1998 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques - Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revises: IEC 61000-4-16:1998/AMD1:2001 - Amendment 1 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques - Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz

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Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques – Test for immunity to

conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 33.100.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-3079-4

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General . 9
5 Test levels . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Test levels at mains frequency . 10
5.3 Test levels in the frequency range 15 Hz-150 kHz . 10
6 Test equipment . 11
6.1 Test generators . 11
6.1.1 General . 11
6.1.2 Characteristics and performance of the generator for d.c. tests . 11
6.1.3 Characteristics and performance of the generator for tests at mains
2/3
frequency: 16 Hz, 50 Hz and 60 Hz . 12
6.1.4 Characteristics and performance of the generator for tests in the
frequency range 15 Hz to 150 kHz . 12
6.2 Verification of the characteristics of the test generators . 13
6.3 Coupling/decoupling networks . 13
6.3.1 General . 13
6.3.2 Coupling networks . 13
6.3.3 Decoupling devices . 14
7 Test set-up . 14
7.1 General . 14
7.2 Earthing connections . 15
7.3 Equipment under test . 15
7.4 Test generators . 15
7.5 Decoupling/isolation devices. 15
8 Test procedure . 16
8.1 General . 16
8.2 Laboratory reference conditions. 16
8.2.1 General . 16
8.2.2 Climatic conditions . 16
8.2.3 Electromagnetic conditions . 16
8.3 Execution of the test . 16
9 Evaluation of test results and test report. 18
10 Test report . 19
Annex A (informative) Sources of disturbances and coupling mechanisms . 25
A.1 Sources of disturbances . 25
A.2 Coupling mechanisms . 25
Annex B (informative) Selection of test levels . 27
Bibliography . 28

Figure 1 – Example of equipment ports and configuration . 20

Figure 2 – Profile of the test voltage . 21
Figure 3 – Example Schematic in principle of the generator for d.c. and frequency
voltage tests 15 Hz up to 150 kHz . 21
Figure 4 – Example Schematic in principle of the generator for tests at mains frequency
⅔
(16 Hz, 50 Hz and 60 Hz) . 22
Figure 5 – Schematic circuit of the coupling T network for communication ports and
other ports intended for connection to highly balanced pairs . 23
Figure 6 – Schematic circuit for type tests . 24

Table 1 – Levels for continuous disturbance . 10
Table 2 – Levels for short duration disturbance . 10
Table 3 – Test levels in the frequency range 15 Hz to 150 kHz. 11

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International Standard IEC 61000-4-16 has been prepared by subcommittee 77A: Low-
frequency phenomena, of IEC technical committee 77: Electromagnetic compatibility.
It forms part 4-16 of IEC 61000. It has the status of a basic EMC publication in accordance with
IEC Guide 107.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998,
Amendment 1:2001 and Amend
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –
Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques – Test for immunity to
conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz

Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) –
Partie 4-16: Techniques d’essai et de mesure – Essai d’immunité aux
perturbations conduites en mode commun dans la plage de fréquences de 0 Hz
à 150 kHz
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STANDARD
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BASIC EMC PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION FONDAMENTALE EN CEM

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –

Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques – Test for immunity to

conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz

Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) –

Partie 4-16: Techniques d’essai et de mesure – Essai d’immunité aux

perturbations conduites en mode commun dans la plage de fréquences de 0 Hz

à 150 kHz
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.100.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-3036-7

– 2 – IEC 61000-4-16:2015 © IEC 2015
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions. 8
4 General . 9
5 Test levels . 9
5.1 General . 9
5.2 Test levels at mains frequency . 10
5.3 Test levels in the frequency range 15 Hz-150 kHz . 10
6 Test equipment . 11
6.1 Test generators . 11
6.1.1 General . 11
6.1.2 Characteristics and performance of the generator for d.c. tests . 11
6.1.3 Characteristics and performance of the generator for tests at mains
2/3
frequency: 16 Hz, 50 Hz and 60 Hz . 12
6.1.4 Characteristics and performance of the generator for tests in the
frequency range 15 Hz to 150 kHz . 12
6.2 Verification of the characteristics of the test generators . 13
6.3 Coupling/decoupling networks . 13
6.3.1 General . 13
6.3.2 Coupling networks . 13
6.3.3 Decoupling devices . 14
7 Test set-up . 14
7.1 General . 14
7.2 Earthing connections . 15
7.3 Equipment under test . 15
7.4 Test generators . 15
7.5 Decoupling/isolation devices. 15
8 Test procedure . 15
8.1 General . 15
8.2 Laboratory reference conditions. 16
8.2.1 General . 16
8.2.2 Climatic conditions . 16
8.2.3 Electromagnetic conditions . 16
8.3 Execution of the test . 16
9 Evaluation of test results . 17
10 Test report . 18
Annex A (informative) Sources of disturbances and coupling mechanisms . 23
A.1 Sources of disturbances . 23
A.2 Coupling mechanisms . 23
Annex B (informative) Selection of test levels . 25
Bibliography . 26

Figure 1 – Example of equipment ports and configuration . 19

Figure 2 – Profile of the test voltage . 19
Figure 3 – Example of the generator for d.c. and frequency voltage tests 15 Hz up to
150 kHz . 20
⅔
Figure 4 – Example of the generator for tests at mains frequency (16 Hz, 50 Hz and
60 Hz) . 20
Figure 5 – Schematic circuit of the coupling T network for communication ports and
other ports intended for connection to highly balanced pairs . 21
Figure 6 – Schematic circuit for type tests . 22

Table 1 – Levels for continuous disturbance . 10
Table 2 – Levels for short duration disturbance . 10
Table 3 – Test levels in the frequency range 15 Hz to 150 kHz. 11

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) –

Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques –
Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances
in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote
international co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To
this end and in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications,
Technical Reports, Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as “IEC
Publication(s)”). Their preparation is entrusted to
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