C-PRAV Technology Solutions | Industrial Applications

Industrial EMC Testing & Electrical Test Solutions

EMC test equipment, electrical measurement instruments and pre-compliance solutions for industrial automation, manufacturing, power electronics, control systems and industrial technology developers across Australia and New Zealand.

Test & Measurement Solutions for Industrial Electronics

Industrial environments can expose electronic equipment to conducted and radiated disturbances, switching transients, electrical noise and challenging operating conditions. C-PRAV Tech helps engineering teams select test equipment and build practical EMC evaluation and troubleshooting capabilities.

Industrial Automation

PLCs, motor drives, industrial controllers, sensors, actuators, robotics and factory automation systems.

Power Electronics

Switch-mode power supplies, converters, inverters, chargers, motor drives and energy management equipment.

Industrial Instrumentation

Measurement systems, process control equipment, data acquisition, monitoring systems and connected industrial devices.

Manufacturing Equipment

Production machinery, automated equipment, industrial computers and electronic subsystems.

Energy & Infrastructure

Electrical distribution equipment, renewable energy electronics, battery systems and supporting control electronics.

Product Development

Engineering teams undertaking design validation, EMC debugging, pre-compliance evaluation and product qualification.

Key Industrial EMC & Electrical Standards

Common standards used in industrial equipment design and evaluation. The applicable standard depends on the product type, operating environment and market requirements.

Standard
Scope
Typical application

IEC 61000-6-2

Generic immunity standard for industrial environments.

Industrial equipment where no relevant product or product-family immunity standard applies.

IEC 61000-6-4

Generic emission standard for industrial environments.

Industrial equipment where no relevant product or product-family emission standard applies.

IEC 61000-4 series

EMC immunity test methods including ESD, radiated RF, EFT, surge and conducted RF.

Immunity test methods referenced by product and generic standards.

CISPR 11

RF disturbance characteristics and limits for industrial, scientific and medical equipment.

Applicable industrial, scientific and medical equipment.

IEC 61000-3-2

Limits for harmonic current emissions.

Applicable equipment connected to public low-voltage systems within the standard’s scope.

IEC 61000-3-3

Voltage changes, fluctuations and flicker limits.

Applicable equipment connected to public low-voltage systems.

IEC 61000-3-12

Limits for harmonic currents produced by equipment connected to public low-voltage systems with input current greater than 16 A and up to 75 A per phase.

Applicable higher-current equipment within the standard’s scope.

IEC 61000-3-11

Voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker limits for equipment with conditional connection.

Applicable equipment within the standard’s scope.

IEC 61326-1

EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

Industrial measurement and control equipment where applicable.

IEC 60204-1

Electrical equipment of machines – general requirements.

Electrical systems and equipment associated with machinery.

IEC 61800-3

EMC requirements for adjustable speed electrical power drive systems.

Variable speed drives and power drive systems.

Important: Generic standards are not automatically the correct route for every industrial product. Check whether a dedicated product or product-family standard takes precedence, and confirm the applicable edition, installation environment and test levels before defining a test programme.

Industrial EMC Test Requirements & Equipment

C-PRAV Tech can help identify suitable instruments and system components for engineering investigations, pre-compliance testing and formal test laboratory requirements.

Test area
Typical test method
Equipment / system requirements

Conducted emissions

Mains terminal disturbance measurement

EMI receiver, LISN/artificial mains network, measurement software and accessories.

Radiated emissions

Radiated RF disturbance measurement

EMI receiver or spectrum analyser, antennas, preamplifier, cables and suitable test site.

Electrostatic discharge

IEC 61000-4-2

ESD simulator, discharge tips, calibration accessories and test fixtures.

Radiated RF immunity

IEC 61000-4-3

RF signal generator, RF power amplifier, antenna, field probe and monitoring system.

Electrical fast transient

IEC 61000-4-4

EFT/burst generator and appropriate capacitive coupling clamp or coupling/decoupling network.

Surge immunity

IEC 61000-4-5

Surge generator, coupling/decoupling network and monitoring equipment.

Conducted RF immunity

IEC 61000-4-6

RF generator, amplifier, CDN or injection clamp and current monitoring accessories.

Power frequency magnetic field

IEC 61000-4-8

Magnetic field test system, induction coil and field measurement equipment.

Voltage dips and interruptions

IEC 61000-4-11

Programmable AC source or voltage dip test system suitable for the equipment rating.

Harmonics and flicker

IEC 61000-3 series

Power analyser or dedicated harmonics and flicker test system.

Power quality and debugging

Engineering measurement

Oscilloscope, differential probes, current probes, power analyser and programmable power source.

Motor drive and inverter analysis

Drive and power electronics evaluation

Oscilloscope, high-voltage differential probes, current probes, power analyser and suitable safety accessories.

Industrial Test & Measurement Manufacturers

C-PRAV Tech works with established international manufacturers to provide test equipment and EMC technologies for industrial engineering and product development.

Keysight Technologies

EMI receivers, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analysers, power analysers and RF measurement solutions.

PRIMA

EMC immunity systems including ESD, EFT, surge, automotive EMC and other transient test solutions.

Tekbox

LISNs, near-field probes, current probes, antennas, CDNs and EMC pre-compliance accessories.

Laplace Instruments

EMI receivers, LISNs, antennas, RF amplifiers, CDNs and harmonics and flicker test solutions.

Siglent

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, RF generators, vector network analysers and electronic test instruments.

Micsig

Oscilloscopes, handheld instruments, differential probes and current probes for electronics and power testing.

Harogic

Portable and compact RF spectrum analysers for RF investigation, monitoring and troubleshooting.

SINUO

Environmental, temperature, humidity, ingress protection and other product testing equipment, subject to the required test method.

C-PRAV Tech & Engineering Support

From EMC troubleshooting and pre-compliance investigations to test equipment selection, C-PRAV Tech supports industrial electronics teams with practical test and measurement solutions. Formal accredited testing is subject to the laboratory’s current accreditation scope and the specific test requested.

EMC Pre-Compliance

Investigate emissions and immunity concerns during product development and design validation.

EMC Debugging

Use spectrum analysers, near-field probes, current probes and oscilloscopes to investigate noise and interference.

Test System Integration

Discuss test equipment combinations and system requirements for industrial engineering and laboratory environments.

C-PRAV Technology Solutions, Hallmarc Business Park, A9/2A Westall Rd, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

Planning an Industrial EMC or Electrical Test Facility?

Contact C-PRAV Tech to discuss industrial EMC test equipment, measurement instruments and pre-compliance support.

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