This part of IEC 61000 deals with the limitation of harmonic currents injected into the public
supply system.
It specifies limits of harmonic components of the input current which may be produced by
equipment tested under specified conditions.
Harmonic components are measured according to Annexes A and B.
This part of IEC 61000 is applicable to electrical and electronic equipment having an input
current up to and including 16 A per phase, and intended to be connected to public
low-voltage distribution systems.
Arc welding equipment which is not professional equipment, with input current up to and
including 16 A per phase, is included in this standard.
Arc welding equipment intended for professional use, as specified in IEC 60974-1, is
excluded from this standard and may be subject to installation restrictions as indicated in
IEC 61000-3-4 or IEC 61000-3-12.
The tests according to this standard are type tests. Test conditions for particular equipment
are given in Annex C.
For systems with nominal voltages less than 220 V (line-to-neutral), the limits have not yet
been considered.
BS EN 61000-3-2:2006 history
2014BS EN 61000-3-2:2014 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Limits. Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current 16 A per phase)
2006BS EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 3-2: Limits — Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current k 16 A per phase)
2006BS EN 61000-3-2:2006 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current 16 A per phase)
2001BS EN 61000-3-2:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 3-2: Limits — Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase)