CISPR 15:2018/AMD1:2024
(Amendment)Amendment 1 - Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment
Amendment 1 - Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment
CISPR 15:2024 Amendment 1
Amendement 1 - Limites et méthodes de mesure des perturbations radioélectriques produites par les appareils électriques d'éclairage et les appareils analogues
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INT ERNATIONAL SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RADIO INTERFERENCE
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AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of
electrical lighting and similar equipment
Limites et méthodes de mesure des perturbations radioélectriques produites par
les appareils électriques d'éclairage et les appareils analogues
CISPR 15:2018-05/AMD2:2024-07(en-fr)
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CISPR 15 ®
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STANDARD
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INT ERNATIONAL SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RADIO INTERFERENCE
C OMITÉ INTERNATIONAL SPÉCIAL DES PERTURBATIONS RADIOÉLECTRIQUES
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of
electrical lighting and similar equipment
Limites et méthodes de mesure des perturbations radioélectriques produites par
les appareils électriques d'éclairage et les appareils analogues
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LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT OF
RADIO DISTURBANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF
ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
AMENDMENT 1
FOREWORD
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Amendment 1 to CISPR 15:2018 has been prepared by subcommittee CIS/F: Interference
relating to household appliances tools, lighting equipment and similar apparatus, of IEC
technical committee CISPR: International special committee on radio interference.
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The text of this Amendment is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
CIS/F/851/FDIS CIS/F/854/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this Amendment is English.
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INTRODUCTION
This Amendment includes the following significant technical changes with respect to
CISPR 15:2018.
a) The voltage probe method for the conducted disturbance measurement of local wired port
other than the electrical power supply interface of ELV lamps has been deleted.
b) Limits and measurement methods have been introduced for radiated disturbance of the
enclosure port in the frequency range 1 GHz to 6 GHz.
c) The test set-up for the conical metal housing for single capped lamps has been rotated.
d) The arrangement of cables connected to interfaces of wired network ports has been
modified. Cable length has been extended to 1,0 m.
e) Measuring arrangements for conducted disturbances for very large EUTs have been
clarified.
f) Annex E regarding statistical methods has been deleted.
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1 Scope
Replace the first and second paragraphs with the following text:
This document sets out requirements for controlling the emission (radiated and conducted) of
radiofrequency disturbances from:
– lighting equipment (3.3.16) and modules, except for the types excluded in the second
paragraph;
– the lighting part of multi-function equipment where this lighting part is a primary function;
NOTE 1 Examples are lighting equipment with visible-light communication.
– UV and IR radiation equipment for residential and non-industrial applications;
– simple advertising signs (see 3.3.1);
– decorative and entertainment lighting (see 3.3.6);
– emergency signs.
Excluded from the scope of this document are:
– components or modules intended to be built into lighting equipment and which are not user-
replaceable;
– lighting equipment intended exclusively for aircraft or airfield facilities (runways, service
facilities, platforms). However, general-purpose lighting that can be installed in many
locations, including installations not related to aircraft or airfield, is not excluded from the
scope of this document;
– installations;
– equipment for which the electromagnetic compatibility requirements in the radio-frequency
range are explicitly formulated in other IEC standards, even if they incorporate a built-in
lighting function.
NOTE 2 Examples of exclusions are:
– equipment with built-in lighting devices for display back lighting, scale illumination and signalling;
– video signs and dynamic displays (in scope of CISPR 32);
– range hoods, refrigerators, freezers (in scope of CISPR 14);
– photocopiers, projectors (in scope of CISPR 32);
– lighting equipment for road vehicles (in scope of CISPR 12);
– maritime equipment (in scope of IEC TC 18 and TC 80);
– lighting equipment operating in the ISM frequency bands (in scope of CISPR 11).
Replace the sixth paragraph with the following text:
The emission requirements in this document are not intended to be applicable to the intentional
transmissions from a radio transmitter as defined by the ITU including their spurious emissions.
© IEC 2024
2 Normative references
Replace the reference to CISPR 16-1-1 with the following new reference:
CISPR 16-1-1:2019, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods – Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus – Measuring
apparatus
Add the following text below the CISPR 16-1-2 reference:
CISPR 16-1-2:2014/AMD1:2017
Replace the reference to CISPR 16-1-4 with the following new reference:
CISPR 16-1-4:2019, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods – Part 1-4: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus – Antennas and test
sites for radiated disturbance measurements
CISPR 16-1-4:2019/AMD1:2020
CISPR 16-1-4:2019/AMD2:2023
Add the following text below the CISPR 16-2-3 reference:
CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD1:2019
CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023
Add the following text below the CISPR 16-4-2:2011/AMD1:2014 reference:
CISPR 16-4-2:2011/AMD2:2018
Add the following text below the CISPR 32 reference:
CISPR 32:2015/AMD1:2019
3.2 General terms and definitions
Replace terminology entries 3.2.6 and 3.2.7 with the following:
3.2.6
primary function
function of an equipment as specified in the instructions for use
3.2.7
secondary function
any function of an equipment not being essential for fulfilling the primary function as specified
in the instructions for use
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3.3 Terms and definitions related to equipment
Replace terminology entries 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 with the following:
3.3.1
simple advertising sign
unit which makes use of lighting for advertising, traffic signage, road signs or the like
EXAMPLE Neon tube advertising signs, emergency signs, inner-illuminated signs.
3.3.2
ancillary equipment
transducers (e.g. current probes and artificial networks) and other equipment (e.g. cables,
preamplifiers, attenuators, filters, adapters) connected to a measuring receiver or the EUT and
used in the disturbance signal transfer between the EUT and the measuring receiver
In 3.3.3, add the following note to entry below Note 1 to entry:
Note 2 to entry: The emission from the associated equipment should not influence the emission of the EUT.
In 3.3.3, SOURCE, replace "Note 1" with "Notes".
Replace terminology entry 3.3.6 with the following new entry:
3.3.6
decorative and entertainment lighting
equipment that emits light for atmospheric, artistic or ambiance purposes
Note 1 to entry: Examples of decorative lighting include LED strip lights, rope lights, and projectors for illuminating
building walls or statues in coloured and/or patterned light. Usually, these types of lighting equipment are static, but
they can shift through various colours or patterns.
Note 2 to entry: Examples of entertainment lighting include stage, theatre and sky beam lights. Usually, these types
of lighting equipment also include some movement, such as dynamically changing the direction of the projected light.
Replace the definition in 3.3.16 with the following (keeping the existing Note 1 to entry):
3.3.16
lighting equipment
device that can be used as an independent unit to illuminate a scene, objects or their
surroundings so that they can be seen, and components and modules designed to be used in
or with such a device or assembly of devices
Replace definition 3.3.20 with the following (keeping the existing Note 1 to entry):
3.3.20
restricted ELV lamp
ELV lamp with specific restrictions on the type of power supply and/or the cable length that can
be applied to it, as specified in the instructions for use
Add, after the existing terminology entry 3.3.23, the following new entry:
3.3.24
user-replaceable
components or modules which can be replaced by the end-user
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3.5 Abbreviated terms
Replace the term AAN with the following:
AAN asymmetric artificial network
Add the following terms below "FE functional earth":
FSOATS free space open area test site
Fx clock frequency
Delete the following term:
ISN impedance stabilization network
Add the following term below "UV ultraviolet":
VBW video bandwidth
4.3.1 Electric power supply interface
Add the following note below Table 1:
NOTE In the US, lighting devices are classified as either a non-consumer (Class A) or consumer (Class B) device.
These classification limits are similar to the Class A and Class B equipment categories in CISPR 32:2015 and
CISPR 32:2015/AMD1:2019.
4.3.2 Wired network interfaces other than power supply
In Table 2, NOTE 2, replace the term "artificial asymmetrical network" with "asymmetric artificial
network".
4.4 Limits and methods for the assessment of local wired ports
Add the following sentence after the second paragraph:
Interfaces that are not connected to a network and having a length less than 3 m shall not be
assessed for conducted disturbances.
Delete the existing third paragraph.
Replace the existing fifth paragraph with the following:
The limits and methods given in Table 6 shall apply to local wired ports other than electrical
power supply interface of ELV lamps.
Delete Table 5.
In Table 6, replace "NOTE 1" with "NOTE" and delete the existing NOTE 2.
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4.5.2 Frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz
Replace the fifth paragraph with the following text:
The limits in Table 8 and Table 9 provide different options. The test report shall state which
method was used and which limits were applied.
Replace Table 7 with the following:
Table 7 – Maximum EUT dimension that can be used for testing
using LLAS with different diameters
Maximum dimension of the EUT, D Loop antenna diameter
m m
D ≤ 1,6 2
D ≤ 2,4 3
D ≤ 3,2 4
No minimum EUT dimensions are given for the 3 m and 4 m LLAS. However, it is
recommended to apply the smallest size of LLAS that is appropriate for the size of
the EUT.
If a small EUT is tested in a large LLAS (i.e. EUT smaller than 1,6 m tested in a 3 m
or 4 m LLAS, or EUT smaller than 2,4 m tested in a 4 m LLAS), it shall be confirmed
that the LLAS is able to detect EUT generated emissions with at least 10 dB of margin
above the measuring instrument's noise floor.
4.5.3 Frequency range 30 MHz to 1 GHz
Replace the second paragraph with the following text:
Table 10 provides different options. The test report shall state which method was used and
which limits were applied.
In Table 10, add the following sentence at the end of table footnote b:
The results taken in a TEM waveguide are converted to field strength for comparison with OATS-based limits at
10 m distance.
Add the following note below Table 10:
NOTE In the US, lighting devices are classified as either a non-consumer (Class A) or consumer (Class B) device.
These classification limits are similar to the Class A and Class B equipment categories in CISPR 32:2015 and
CISPR 32:2015/AMD1:2019.
Add, after the existing text of 4.5.3, the following new subclause:
4.5.4 Frequency range 1 GHz to 6 GHz
Radiated disturbance measurements in this frequency range shall be performed up to the
frequency determined in accordance with Table 13, based on the highest clock frequency of the
EUT. However, if the clock frequencies of the EUT are not known, radiated disturbance
measurements shall be performed up to 6 GHz.
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Table 13 – Radiated measurement highest frequency
Highest clock frequency Highest measurement frequency
Fx
Fx ≤ 108 MHz 1 GHz
108 MHz < Fx ≤ 500 MHz 2 GHz
500 MHz < Fx ≤ 1 GHz 5 GHz
Fx > 1 GHz 5 × Fx up to a maximum of 6 GHz
Radiated disturbance limits and measurement methods in the frequency range of 1 GHz to
6 GHz are given in Table 14 in terms of peak and average values of the electric field component.
Table 14 – Radiated disturbance requirements at frequencies above 1 GHz
Detector type /
Frequency range Testing method Testing distance Limits
bandwidth
MHz m dB(µV/m)
1 000 to 3 000 50
Average / 1 MHz
3 000 to 6 000 54
FSOATS 3
1 000 to 3 000 70
Peak / 1 MHz
3 000 to 6 000 74
Apply across the frequency range from 1 000 MHz to the highest required frequency of measurement derived from
Table 13.
Allowed measurement distances:1 m, 3 m, 5 m, or 10 m.
Where a different measurement distance is chosen, other than the reference testing distance defined (3 m), the
limit is offset based upon the following formula:
L = L − 20 log (d /d )
new def meas ref
where
L is the new limit at the reference distance in dB(μV/m);
new
L is the defined limit at the measurement distance in dB(μV/m);
def
d is the measurement distance in metres;
meas
d is the reference distance in metres.
ref
An FSOATS may be a SAC/OATS with RF absorber on the RGP or a FAR, see specific details in
CISPR 16-2-3:2016, CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD1:2019 and CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023.
NOTE In the US, lighting devices are classified as either a non-consumer (Class A) or consumer (Class B) device.
These classification limits are similar to the Class A and Class B equipment categories in CISPR 32:2015 and
CISPR 32:2015/AMD1:2019.
5.3.2.2 Conducted disturbance requirements for wired network interfaces other than
power supply
In the second paragraph, replace the term "artificial asymmetrical network" with "asymmetric
artificial network".
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5.3.3 Conducted disturbance requirements for local wired ports
Replace the existing second paragraph with the following:
For local wired ports other than power supply interface of ELV lamp, the disturbance current
limits given in Table 6 shall be applied using the measurement method given in 8.5.2.3. The
method of measurement and the applicable limits for the power supply interface of ELV lamp
are described in 6.4.7.
5.3.4.1 Frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz
Replace the first bullet under the first paragraph with the following:
– the instructions for use allow external wired interfaces connected to the EUT by single-
conductor cables;
Add, after the existing text of 5.3.4.2, the following new subclause:
5.3.4.3 Frequency range 1 GHz to 6 GHz
The EUT shall be tested for radiated disturbance in the range 1 GHz to 6 GHz in accordance
with Table 14.
5.3.6 Interfaces that can be categorised as multiple types of ports
Replace the example with the following:
EXAMPLE A power-over-Ethernet can be identified as both a wired network port (Ethernet-connection) and a local-
wired port (DC power supply). For the wired network port (Ethernet-connection), the limits in either Table 2 or Table 3
would apply. For the local-wired port (DC power supply) the limits in Table 6 apply. In this case, the disturbance
current limits of Table 3 and Table 6 are the same. In this example, the limits for either type of port are basically the
same. Broadband over power and powerline communication are other examples where the interface in question can
be categorized as different kinds of wired network ports (4.3).
6.3.2 Requirements for rope lights
Add "and Table 14 if applicable" at the end of the existing first paragraph.
6.4 Modules
Replace the title of the subclause with:
6.4 Components and modules
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6.4.1 General
Replace "module" with "component or module" in the first sentence of the first paragraph.
Replace "modules" with "components or modules" in the first sentence of the second paragraph.
Replace "module" with "component or module" in the first bullet point of the second paragraph.
Replace "module" with "component or module" in the second bullet point of the second
paragraph.
Replace "module" with "component or module" in the third bullet point of the second paragraph.
Replace "module" with "component or module" in the fourth bullet point of the second
paragraph.
Replace "modules" with "components or modules" in the third paragraph.
Replace "module" with "component or module" in the first sentence of the fourth paragraph.
Replace "module" with "component or module" in the second sentence of the fourth paragraph.
Replace "Modules" with "Components or modules" in the third sentence of the fourth paragraph.
Replace "modules" with "components or modules" in the fourth sentence of the fourth
paragraph.
Replace the fifth paragraph with the following text:
The host or the type of luminaire and associated circuits shall be suitable and representative
for use with the component or module as specified in the instructions for use. This shall be
based on analysing various possible typical applications for the specific component or module
such that the selected host is representative of typical use in terms of mitigation of disturbances
from the component or module in question.
Replace "modules" with "components or modules" in the seventh paragraph.
6.4.3 Internal modules
Replace the second paragraph with the following text:
The host, that includes the module as EUT, is tested as a luminaire in accordance with
Clause B.6 (Figure B.1b) and Clause C.4 (Figure C.4) or CDNE setup according to
CISPR 16-2-1:2014 and CISPR 16-2-1:2014/AMD1:2017. Examples of the host (reference
luminaire) are given in CISPR TR 30-1:2012 and CISPR TR 30-2:2012.
NOTE The host or reference luminaire is considered as the EUT and therefore the limitation of the CDNE method
to EUTs having not more than two cables (CISPR 16-2-1:2014, 9.1 c) is applicable to the host and not to the internal
module.
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Replace 6.4.5 with the following:
6.4.5 Single capped self-ballasted lamps
Single capped self-ballasted lamps shall comply with the disturbance voltage limits at electric
power supply interface given in Table 1 with the radiated disturbance limits shown in Table 8 or
Table 9 if applicable, and in Table 10 and Table 14 if applicable.
The setup and test arrangements for single capped self-ballasted lamps are specified in
Clause A.1.
6.4.6 Double-capped self-ballasted lamps, double-capped lamp adapters,
double-capped semi-luminaires and double-capped retrofit lamps used in
fluorescent lamp luminaires
Add "and Table 14 if applicable" at the end of the existing first paragraph
6.4.7 ELV lamps
Add "and Table 14 if applicable" after "Table 10" in item a).
Add "and Table 14 if applicable" after "Table 10" in item b).
6.4.10 Replaceable starters for fluorescent lamps
Replace the second sentence in the first paragraph with the following:
The instructions for use shall specify the type of luminaire and associated circuit(s), which are
suitable for use with the starter.
7.1 General
Replace the second paragraph with the following:
The EUT is to be tested under normal operating conditions, for example, as given in
IEC 60598-1 for luminaires.
7.3 Supply voltage and frequency
Replace the text of the subclause with the following:
During the tests, the EUT shall be operated at the rated voltage specified for the equipment.
The supply voltage shall be within ±2 % of the selected nominal test voltage.
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For single-phase equipment with a rated voltage range of:
– 100 V to 127 V, testing shall be carried out at one nominal voltage within this range; the
recommended test voltage is 120 V;
– 200 V to 240 V, testing shall be carried out at one nominal voltage within this range; the
recommended test voltage is 230 V;
– 100 V to 240 V, testing shall be carried out at one nominal voltage within the range 100 V
to 127 V (recommended value is 120 V), and at one nominal voltage within the range 200 V
to 240 V (recommended value is 230 V). However, if the lighting equipment is intended for
a specific region, it may be tested only at the corresponding nominal voltage in the
applicable voltage range for that region. This decision shall be recorded in the test report.
Multi-phase equipment shall be tested applying the same principles set-out above.
For three-phase equipment with a rated voltage range of:
– 200 V to 240 V, testing shall be carried out at one nominal voltage within this range; the
recommended test voltage is 220 V;
– 380 V to 450 V, testing shall be carried out at one nominal voltage within this range; the
recommended test voltage is 400 V.
EUTs that can be operated from either an AC or DC supply shall be measured in both conditions.
If the rated frequency range includes 50 Hz and 60 Hz, a measurement at either 50 Hz or at
60 Hz shall be performed. The emissions at the other mains frequency are then covered by this
measurement.
7.5 Operating modes
Replace the text of the subclause with the following:
If the EUT is capable of being used in different operating modes – e.g. flashing, running
illumination, communication by light modulation, colour shifting, emergency, charging, etc. –
then measurements shall be performed in the worst-case mode of operation, i.e. the mode of
operation with the highest emission relative to the limit.
NOTE 1 Multiple charge regimes can be used by some battery technologies during charging, i.e. fast, trickle, stand
by, PWM, etc., for applications in torches, emergency lighting, etc.
The worst case shall be found either by pre-scanning every mode of operation over at least one
repetition interval of the specific mode, or by using the setting(s) that are expected to produce
the highest amplitude emissions relative to the limit.
NOTE 2 Maximum electromagnetic disturbances can often be captured by operating all channels of an LED driver
that are needed to create different colours and/or correlated-colour-temperatures (CCT). The number of channels
applied depends on the LED-driver/LED-light-source architecture.
NOTE 3 Maximum electromagnetic disturbances can often be captured by selecting a white colour and/or a CCT
setting in the middle of the specified CCT range.
EXAMPLE Colour variation and CCT variation can be achieved using a five-channel LED driver powering three LED
strings for colour (RGB) setting and two cool white and warm white LED strings for CCT setting. Hence, in case the
lighting equipment under test is capable of operating at different colours and/or CCTs, a white colour and/or a single
CCT in the middle of the specified CCT range can be selected.
The reasons for the selection shall be given in the test report.
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7.6 Ambient conditions
Replace the text of the entire subclause with the following:
Measurements shall be carried out in normal laboratory conditions. The ambient temperature
shall be within the range from 15 °C to 30 °C or within the range specified in the instructions
for use if more restricted.
7.7.2 Ageing times
In the second paragraph, replace "by the manufacturer" with "in the instructions for use".
7.8 Stabilization times
Replace the entire text of the subclause with the following:
Prior to a measurement, the EUT including the light source(s) or lamp(s) that is (are) part of the
EUT shall be operated until stabilization has been reached. Unless otherwise stated in this
document or specified in the instructions for use, the following stabilization time shall be
applied:
– 30 min for EUTs that include gas discharge technologies;
– 1 min for EUTs that do not include gas discharge technologies.
7.9.1 General
In the second sentence, replace "by the manufacturer" with "in the instruction for use".
7.9.4 Load
In the second bullet point, replace "by the manufacturer" with "in the instructions for use".
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8.2 Measurement instrumentation and methods
Replace Table 11 with the following new table:
Table 11 – Overview of standardized conducted disturbance measurement methods
Interface Limits Frequency range Reference
CISPR 16-1-1:2019 (receiver)
CISPR 16-1-2:2014 and CISPR 16-1-2:
Electric power supply interface Table 1 9 kHz to 30 MHz 2014/AMD1:2017 (AMN)
CISPR 16-2-1:2014 and CISPR 16-2-1:
2014/AMD1:2017 (measurement method)
CISPR 16-1-1:2019 (receiver)
CISPR 16-1-2:2014 and CISPR 16-1-2:
2014/AMD1:2017 (AAN, artificial network,
Table 2 150 kHz to 30 MHz CVP)
CISPR 16-2-1:2014 and CISPR 16-2-1:
Wired network interfaces other
2014/AMD1:2017 and 8.4 (measurement
than power supply interface
method)
(e.g. for communication or
a
CISPR 16-1-1:2019 (receiver)
data transfer)
CISPR 16-1-2:2014 and CISPR 16-1-2:
2014/AMD1:2017 (current probe)
Table 3 150 kHz to 30 MHz
CISPR 16-2-1:2014 and CISPR 16-2-1:
2014/AMD1:2017 and 8.4
(measurement method)
CISPR 16-1-1:2019 (receiver)
CISPR 16-1-2:2014 and CISPR 16-1-2:
Local wired port – electrical Table 1
2014/AMD1:2017 (AMN)
power supply interface of ELV or 9 kHz to 30 MHz
lamps Table 4
CISPR 16-2-1:2014 and CISPR 16-2-1:
2014/AMD1:2017 and A.5.1
(measurement method)
CISPR 16-1-1:2019 (receiver)
CISPR 16-1-2:2014 and CISPR 16-1-2:
Local wired port – other than
2014/AMD1:2017 (current probe)
the electrical power supply Table 6 150 kHz to 30 MHz
interface of ELV lamps
CISPR 16-2-1:2014 and CISPR 16-2-1:
2014/AMD1:2017 and 8.5.2.3
(measurement method)
a
Depending on the EUT port under test and on the selected test method, the applicable limit will be Table 2 or
Table 3 or both.
8.4 Disturbance measurement of wired network interfaces other than power supply
Replace the entire text of the subclause with following:
Conducted disturbance measurement from wired network interfaces other than power supply
(e.g. for communication or data transfer) shall be measured using the applicable procedure as
described in CISPR 16-2-1:2014 and CISPR 16-2-1:2014/AMD1:2017, depending on the type
of the interface under test. Annex H of CISPR 16-2-1:2014 provides a description of each
measurement procedure, as well as the applicability criteria of each procedure to the specific
EUT interfaces.
In case of unscreened balanced interfaces measured using an AAN, if no cable longitudinal
conversion loss (LCL) is specified in the instructions of use of the EUT, the requirements for
the AAN corresponding to Cat. 3 LCL shall be applied.
Depending on the measurement procedure selected, the limits in Table 2, Table 3, or both
Table 2 and Table 3 apply (see Annex H of CISPR 16-2-1:2014).
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The AAN, artificial network, current probe, and CVP shall comply with the applicable
requirements in CISPR 16-1-2:2014 and CISPR 16-1-2:2014/AMD1:2017. The AAN, artificial
network and CVP, if used, shall be bonded to the reference ground plane (see Annex B).
8.5.2.2 Voltage probe measurement method
Delete the entire subclause.
9.3 Measurement instrumentation and methods
9.3.1 General
Add the following row at the bottom of Table 12:
FSOATS Table 14 1 GHz to 6 GHz CISPR 16-1-1 (receiver)
CISPR 16-1-4 (instrumentation: antennas and test site)
CISPR 16-2-3 (radiated measurement method)
9.3.2 LLAS radiated disturbance measurement 9 kHz to 30 MHz
9.3.2.1 Setup EUT
Replace the title of the subclause with:
9.3.2.1 EUT setup
In the second paragraph, replace the text before the list items with the following:
If the instructions for use allow external wired interfaces to be connected to the EUT by single-
conductor cables (which can cause loops and associated magnetic dipoles; see 5.3.4.1), then
the EUT shall be tested by configuring each of these external interfaces with a single-conductor
wiring having a rectangular loop with an area of (1 ± 0,05) m . The support plate of Figure A.6
can be used to establish this 1 m loop. The system under test, i.e. the EUT including its external
interfaces arranged in one or more 1 m loops, shall be arranged such that it fits within the
smallest possible sphere while at the same time complying with the following requirements:
Replace the third paragraph with the following:
The EUT and its interfaces arranged in 1 m loops shall be placed such that this imaginary
sphere is concentric with the LLAS. Example LLAS test arrangements for EUTs that include a
1 m loop are given in Annex C.
9.3.3 Loop antenna radiated disturbance measurement 9 kHz to 30 MHz
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
The measurements shall be performed at a distance of 3 m with a small loop antenna compliant
with 4.3 and 4.4 of CISPR 16-1-4:2019 and of CISPR 16-1-4:2019/AMD2:2023.
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In the second paragraph, replace list item 2) with the following:
2) The height of the centre of the small loop antenna shall be 1,3 m above the test site's ground
plane;
In the second paragraph, replace list item 4) with the following:
4) The measurement distance shall be between the projections onto the ground plane of the
centre of the small loop antenna and of the EUT boundary;
Add, after the existing text of 9.3.4, the following new subclause:
9.3.5 Radiated disturbance measurement 1 GHz to 6 GHz
The setup requirements and test method of CISPR 16-2-3:2016,
CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD1:2019 and CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023 apply when tests are
made using the radiated method on an FSOATS. Specifics on EUT arrangements can be found
in Annex C.
When using a spectrum analyser, the VBW shall be 1 MHz or higher. The recommended VBW
is 3 MHz.
10 Compliance with this document
Replace the text of this clause with the following:
Where this document gives options for evaluating particular EMC characteristics with a choice
of test methods and associated limits, any one of these options may be used.
The equipment complies with the requirements of this document with respect to the addressed
EMC characteristics when one of the test methods returns a test result compliant with the
applicable requirements.
NOTE In any situation involving the retesting of equipment, reproducibility of test results is best achieved if the
original test method is used.
12 Test report
In the fourth list item, delete "(from the manufacturer)".
Add following three items at the end of the list:
– tested operating mode(s) of the EUT and reason for selection;
– controller settings, in case the EUT is capable of operating at different manually adjustable
settings for light colour and/or intensity;
– selected repetition frequency during testing, in case the EUT is capable of operating with
automatic change of light colour and/or light intensity.
Replace the existing Figure 4, including the notes, with the following new figure:
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Figure 4 – Decision process on the application of limits to the EUT
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Annex A
A.1 Single-capped self-ballasted lamps
A.1.1 Arrangement for conducted disturbance measurements
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The lamp shall be fitted in an appropriate lampholder and mounted in a conical reference
housing as specified in Figure A.2. The conical housing shall be positioned on the table such
that the closest part of the cone is at 40 cm distance from the RGP (see Figure B.3). The
horizontal RGP is fixed at 40 cm from the tube (T). The electric power supply interface (EPSI)
is routed horizontally such that a fixed distance to the horizontal RGP is maintained. The vertical
RGP (if present) is ≥ 80 cm away from the edge of the set-up. The lamp in the reference housing
shall be measured similar to luminaires in which the optical window is positioned as given in
Figure B.3. Self-ballasted lamps with a GU10 bayonet cap (IEC 60061-1) shall be fitted in an
electrical conductive hose-clamp type of fixture which makes contact with the circumference of
the housing (either conductive or non-conductive) of the GU10 lamp near the rim as indicated
in Figure A.5. The hose-clamp shall have a width of (9 ± 1) mm. The conductive hose-clamp,
together with an appropriate lamp holder, acts as a reference luminaire for GU10 lamps.
Replace the third paragraph with the following:
The power supply cable connecting the terminals of the conical reference housing or of the
GU10's hose-clamp to the AMN shall be of 1 m. The conical reference metal housing or the
GU10's hose-clamp shall be connected to the earth terminal of the AMN.
A.4 Double-capped lamp adapters, double-capped self-ballasted lamps, double-
capped semi-luminaires and double-capped retrofit lamps used in
fluorescent lamp luminaires
A.4.1 For application in linear luminaires with electromagnetic controlgear
In the first paragraph, third sentence, replace "by the manufacturer in the operating manual"
with "in the instructions for use".
In the third paragraph, first sentence, replace "by the manufacturer in the operating manual"
with "in the instructions for use".
In the third paragraph, second sentence, replace "by the manufacturer" with "in the instructions
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