EN 61000-6-2
EN IEC 61000-6-2 is the generic electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity standard for electrical and electronic equipment intended for industrial environments. It applies when no dedicated product or product-family immunity standard is available.
The current European edition is EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019, based on IEC 61000-6-2:2016. It specifies immunity tests, test levels and performance criteria for electromagnetic disturbances that equipment may encounter in industrial locations.
Scope and Application
The standard covers equipment intended for industrial locations characterized by one or more of the following:
connection to a power network supplied by a high- or medium-voltage transformer dedicated to an installation supplying manufacturing or similar plant;
operation in an industrial location or close proximity to industrial equipment;
exposure to industrial electromagnetic conditions.
It covers equipment connected to low-voltage AC or DC power networks as well as battery-powered equipment. The relevant requirements depend on the ports provided by the equipment.
Key Technical Requirements
| Immunity test | Basic standard and test level |
|---|---|
| Power-frequency magnetic field | EN 61000-4-8 30 A/m at 50/60 Hz |
| Radiated RF field | EN 61000-4-3 10 V/m from 80 MHz to 1 GHz; 3 V/m from 1.4 GHz to 6 GHz |
| Electrostatic discharge | EN 61000-4-2 ±4 kV contact; ±8 kV air |
| Conducted RF | EN 61000-4-6 10 V from 150 kHz to 80 MHz at applicable signal, control and power ports |
| Electrical fast transient/burst | EN 61000-4-4 ±2 kV at AC power ports; ±1 kV at applicable DC power, signal and control ports |
| Surge | EN 61000-4-5 Levels depend on the port and coupling mode; AC, DC and signal/control ports are treated separately |
| Voltage dips and interruptions | EN 61000-4-11 Applies to AC power ports; test durations are defined in supply cycles with performance criteria B or C |
| Immunity test | Basic standard | Test level or application |
|---|---|---|
| Power-frequency magnetic field | EN 61000-4-8 | 30 A/m at 50/60 Hz |
| Radiated RF field | EN 61000-4-3 | 10 V/m from 80 MHz to 1 GHz; 3 V/m from 1.4 GHz to 6 GHz |
| Electrostatic discharge | EN 61000-4-2 | ±4 kV contact; ±8 kV air |
| Conducted RF | EN 61000-4-6 | 10 V from 150 kHz to 80 MHz at applicable signal, control and power ports |
| Electrical fast transient/burst | EN 61000-4-4 | ±2 kV at AC power ports; ±1 kV at applicable DC power, signal and control ports |
| Surge | EN 61000-4-5 | Levels depend on the port and coupling mode; AC, DC and signal/control ports are treated separately |
| Voltage dips and interruptions | EN 61000-4-11 | Applies to AC power ports; test durations are defined in supply cycles with performance criteria B or C |
- Performance criterion A: the equipment operates as intended during and after the test.
- Performance criterion B: temporary degradation is permitted during the test, followed by automatic recovery.
- Performance criterion C: temporary loss of function is permitted where recovery is automatic or possible using the controls.
Test Application
The applicable tests and coupling methods are selected according to the equipment’s enclosure, signal and control ports, and AC or DC power ports. The referenced EN 61000-4-x basic standards define the test equipment and detailed procedures.
Conformity under the EMC Directive
EN IEC 61000-6-2 can support the assessment of immunity under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU when it is applicable to the equipment. A harmonised standard provides a presumption of conformity only within the scope covered by its current reference in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The test reports remain part of the technical documentation, while the EU Declaration of Conformity identifies the harmonised standards or other technical specifications applied.
Lifecycle Relevance
Product selection: A product-specific or product-family immunity standard takes precedence where one exists.
Design changes: Changes affecting ports, power supply, enclosure or intended environment may require reassessment.
Standards monitoring: Manufacturers should monitor both revisions of the standard and its current Official Journal reference.
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Further Reading & Official Resources
Official IEC Standard (Purchase Required)
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IEC 61000-6-2:2016 – Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Generic standards – Immunity for industrial environments
For the complete standard and current regulatory references, consult the official IEC and EU sources. References were verified in September 2026.
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