International Electrotechnical Commission

Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household appliances and similar apparatus with regard to human exposure - Edition 1.0
 N 62233

Annotation

This International Standard deals with electromagnetic fields up to 300 GHz and defines methods for evaluating the electric field strength and magnetic flux density around household and similar electrical appliances, including the conditions during testing as well as measuring distances and positions.

Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination, may contain electric or electronic circuitry, and may be powered by the mains, by batteries, or by any other electrical power source.

Appliances include such equipment as household electrical appliances, electric tools and electric toys.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be approached by the public, or may be used by laymen, are within the scope of this standard.

This standard does not apply to:

– apparatus designed exclusively for heavy industrial purposes;

– apparatus intended to be part of the fixed electrical installation of buildings (such as fuses, circuit breakers, cables and switches);

– radio and television receivers, audio and video equipment, and electronic music instruments;

– medical electrical appliances;

– personal computers and similar equipment;

– radio transmitters;