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IEC 63404:2024

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Switchgear and controlgear and their assemblies for low voltage - Integration of radiocommunication device above 380 MHz into an equipment

Switchgear and controlgear and their assemblies for low voltage - Integration of radiocommunication device above 380 MHz into an equipment

IEC 63404:2024 defines radiocommunication related requirements for equipment intended to integrate a radiocommunication device. It includes the initial integration and update of a the radiocommunication device, having a carrier frequency greater than 380 MHz, into new or updated host equipment with:
- The classification of integration categories;
- The EMC immunity verification using a capability profile approach;
- The verification of the unwanted emission level of the radio transceiver.

Appareillages et ensembles d'appareillages à basse tension - Intégration d'un dispositif de radiocommunication de plus de 380 MHz à un équipement

L'IEC 63404:2024 définit les exigences relatives à la radiocommunication pour les équipements destinés à intégrer un dispositif de radiocommunication. Il couvre l'intégration initiale et la mise à jour d'un dispositif de radiocommunication, dont la fréquence porteuse est supérieure à 380 MHz, dans un équipement hôte neuf ou mis à jour, avec:
- la classification des catégories d'intégration;
- la vérification de l'immunité CEM selon l'approche par profil de capacité;
- la vérification du niveau de rayonnements non désirés de l'émetteur-récepteur radioélectrique.

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Status
Published
Publication Date
26-Feb-2024
ICS
29.130.20 - Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
Technical Committee
TC 121 - Switchgear and controlgear and their assemblies for low voltage
Drafting Committee
JPT 63404 - TC 121/JPT 63404
Current Stage
PPUB - Publication issued
Start Date
15-Mar-2024
Completion Date
27-Feb-2024
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IEC 63404 ®
Edition 1.0 2024-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Switchgear and controlgear and their assemblies for low voltage – Integration of
radiocommunication device above 380 MHz into an equipment

Appareillages et ensembles d'appareillages à basse tension – Intégration d'un
dispositif de radiocommunication de plus de 380 MHz à un équipement

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IEC 63404 ®
Edition 1.0 2024-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Switchgear and controlgear and their assemblies for low voltage – Integration of

radiocommunication device above 380 MHz into an equipment

Appareillages et ensembles d'appareillages à basse tension – Intégration d'un

dispositif de radiocommunication de plus de 380 MHz à un équipement

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.130.20  ISBN 978-2-8322-8281-6

– 2 – IEC 63404:2024 © IEC 2024
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Implementation categories . 10
5 Characteristics . 13
5.1 Radiocommunication . 13
5.2 Radiocommunication device interfaces . 13
5.3 Radiofrequency capability profile of the host equipment . 14
6 Product information and marking . 15
6.1 General . 15
6.2 Identification . 15
6.3 Characteristics . 15
6.4 Instruction for the upgrade of the radiocommunication device . 15
7 Normal service, mounting and transport conditions . 16
8 Constructional and performance requirements . 16
8.1 General . 16
8.2 Constructional . 16
8.2.1 Upgrade of the radiocommunication device . 16
8.2.2 Addition of an antenna port . 17
8.2.3 Electromagnetic field . 17
8.3 Radio communication performance . 17
8.4 EMC . 17
8.4.1 Radiocommunication . 17
8.4.2 Radiofrequency capability profile . 18
8.4.3 Addition or withdrawal of antenna port . 18
9 Tests . 18
9.1 Capability profile test procedure . 18
9.2 Evaluation procedure for assemblies . 19
9.3 Constructional . 19
9.3.1 Upgrade of the radiocommunication device . 19
9.3.2 Electromagnetic field . 19
9.4 Performance . 19
9.4.1 EMC immunity performance criteria . 19
9.4.2 Radiocommunication performance . 20
9.5 EMC . 21
9.5.1 Radiated emissions . 21
9.5.2 Conducted emissions . 21
9.5.3 Immunity . 22
Annex A (informative) Radiocommunication device integration use cases . 23
A.1 General . 23
A.2 Use case A – Wireless & battery-less position switch . 23
A.3 Use case B – Proximity switch according to IEC 60947-5-2 with external
voltage supply or integrated battery and integrated universal radio module
and antenna . 25

A.4 Use case C – Circuit-breaker with an embedded radiocommunication device
for wireless interface . 28
A.5 Use case D – Upgrade of a low-voltage assembly to become an intelligent
assembly . 29
Annex B (informative) Example of radiocommunication devices . 31
Annex C (informative) Guidance on additional aspects to be considered in product
standards . 32
C.1 General . 32
C.2 Configuration . 32
C.3 Information to be provided with the equipment . 32
C.4 Integration . 32
C.4.1 General . 32
C.4.2 Constructional . 32
C.4.3 Performance . 33
C.4.4 Electromagnetic compatibility . 33
C.4.5 Coexistence management and electromagnetic environment . 33
C.4.6 Embedded software . 34
C.4.7 Security aspects . 34
C.4.8 Routine and sampling tests . 34
Bibliography . 35

Figure 1 – Example of radiocommunication implementation category 1 . 11
Figure 2 – Example of radiocommunication implementation category 1 with distributed
embedded software . 11
Figure 3 – Example of radiocommunication implementation category 2 . 11
Figure 4 – Example of radiocommunication implementation category 2 on two printed
circuit boards . 12
Figure 5 – Example of radiocommunication implementation category 3 . 12
Figure 6 – Example of radiocommunication implementation category
...

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