DIN EN 61000-4-8 VDE 0847-4-8:2010-11

This standard contains the German version of the European Standard EN 61000-4-8:2010 and is identical with the International Standard IEC 61000-4-8:2009. It describes the immunity test of electrical and electronic equipment against power frequency magnetic fields. Hereto the required definitions, the recommended test levels the test equipment, the test set-up and the test procedure are described and specifications concerning the test report and the evaluation of the test results are given. In relation to the previous edition the definition current distortion factor was introduced, clarifications to the use of the ground plane only for tests of table-top equipment were done, specifications concerning the calibration if the used induction coils were added (division between Standard and other induction coils) and a hint concerning the safety of human persons in relation to electromagnetic fields was added.