Example of electromagnetic shielding effectiveness test
CEI EN/IEC 61587-3 : Performance test for measuring the electromagnetic shielding effectiveness
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CEI EN/IEC 61587-3 - MEASURING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING EFFECTIVENESS OF CABINETS AND SUBRACKS

The standard CEI EN/IEC 61587-3 specifies the tests for empty cabinets and subracks concerning electromagnetic shielding performance, in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 3 GHz (3000 MHz).
Stipulated attenuation values are chosen for the definition of the shielding performance level of cabinets or subracks for the IEC 60297-3 and IEC 60917 series.
The shielding performance levels are chosen with respect to the requirements of the typical fields of industrial application. They will support the measures to achieve electromagnetic compatibility but cannot replace the final testing of compliance of the equipped enclosure.
The purpose of this standard is to ensure physical integrity and environmental performance of enclosures such as cabinets and subracks, taking into account the need for different levels of performance in different applications.
It is intended to give the user a level of confidence in the selection of products to meet his specific needs.
This standard in whole or in part applies only to the empty enclosures, for example cabinets and subracks according to IEC 60297 and IEC 60917 and does not apply to the enclosures when electronic equipment is installed.
Chassis may be tested in the same way as subracks and cases may be tested in the same way as cabinets.
This standard was developed in close relationship to IEC 61000-5-7 but with the specific focus on subracks and cabinets and the determination of performance levels at the chosen frequency range.

EMCTEST Technologies is a leading test laboratory in Italy and Europe for electromagnetic shielding effectiveness testing. Thanks to advanced instrumentation and extensive experience in the field, we perform measurements from 10 kHz to 110 GHz on materials and devices intended for industrial, telecommunications, medical, military, automotive, railway, marine, aerospace, scientific, governmental, and civil applications.

Typical Test Frequencies

  • Low frequency: 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 500 kHz, 1 MHz
  • Mid frequency: 10 MHz, 30 MHz, 100 MHz, 433 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz
  • High frequency (RF and microwave): 1 GHz, 1.5 GHz, 2.4 GHz (ISM band), 3 GHz, 5 GHz, 5.8 GHz, 6 GHz, 10 GHz
  • Very high frequency: 17 GHz, 18 GHz, 24 GHz (ISM – Industrial, Scientific, and Medical bands), 26.5 GHz, 30 GHz, 35 GHz, 40 GHz, 50 GHz, 60 GHz (wireless communication and radar applications)
  • Millimeter wave: 75 GHz, 77 GHz (automotive radar systems), 94 GHz, 100 GHz, 110 GHz

Our test laboratory is equipped to perform shielding effectiveness measurements up to 110 GHz.


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GENERAL APPLICATION FIELDS
Textiles
  • Shielded bags
  • Shielded shirts
  • Shielded card holders for RFID cards
  • Shielded pockets for jackets and shirts
  • Shielding fabrics for domestic environments against electromagnetic fields
  • Shielded suitcases for protection of sensitive devices or documents

Construction
  • Shielding panels and sheets for private rooms, shielded enclosures, medical rooms, or small shelters

Glass
  • Shielded glass for residential windows or interior partitions
  • Shielded glass for screens and small electronic devices

Applicable Solutions
  • Custom shielding solutions on request
  • Shielding sprays for residential use
  • Shielding paints for indoor use

Other Shielding Materials
  • Conductive films and shielding sheets for walls or domestic surfaces
  • Conductive gaskets and shielding foams for residential use
  • Shielding materials for IoT and consumer electronics
  • Shielding tapes for small devices or DIY applications
  • Shielding solutions for RFID cards and personal devices
  • Conductive paints and coatings for indoor applications
  • Not mentioned above

Oversize Products
  • Oversize Products
  • Aircrafts and airplanes
  • Shielded electrical cabinets / enclosures
  • Shielded trucks
  • Vehicles with shielded components
  • Shielded containers
  • Freighters
  • Ships
  • Military shelters

Buildings
  • Anechoic chambers
  • Professional shielded rooms
  • Complete buildings requiring shielding
  • Government buildings and security zones
  • Sensitive or restricted areas
  • Shielded rooms and technical environments
  • Medical shielded rooms

Glass Applications
  • Shielded screens for industrial and medical equipment
  • Shielded glass with or without conductive mesh
  • Shielded glass for railway applications

Applicable Solutions
  • Custom shielding solutions
  • Industrial or professional shielding sprays
  • Military-grade shielding paints

Other Shielding Materials
  • Telecom and wireless networking equipment
  • RF absorbers and layered shielding materials for critical environments
  • Automotive control units compliant with ISO 11452, CISPR 25
  • Conductive plastic or composite components
  • Medical devices compliant with IEC 60601-1-2
  • Conductive films, sheets, and tapes for electronics and telecoms
  • Conductive gaskets and shielding foams for industrial or military installations
  • RFID shielding materials for logistics or industrial use
  • Conductive paints and coatings for industrial, military or technical applications
  • Not mentioned above

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