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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Measurements are made according to customer specifications or in accordance with the main standards as below:
