This part of IEC 60974 is applicable to equipment for arc welding and allied processes, including power sources and ancillary equipment, for example wire feeders, liquid cooling systems and arc striking and stabilising devices.
NOTE 1 Allied processes are, e.g., plasma cutting and arc stud welding.
NOTE 2 This standard does not specify basic safety requirements for arc welding equipment such as protection against electric shock, unsafe operation, insulation co-ordination and related dielectric tests.
Arc welding equipment type tested in accordance with, and which has met the requirements of, this standard is considered to be in compliance for all applications.
1 Emission
The objective of this standard is to specify
a) test methods to be used in conjunction with CISPR 11 and its amendments 1 and 2 to determine electromagnetic emissions;
b) relevant standards for harmonic current emission, voltage fluctuations and flicker.
2 Immunity
The objective of this standard is to define immunity requirements and test methods for continuous and transient, conducted and radiated disturbances including electrostatic discharges.
NOTE 3 These requirements do not cover extreme cases, which may occur with an extremely low probability of occurrence in any location.