Classification Of Emc Categories - Siemens SINAMICS G110D Operating Instructions Manual

Appendix A
A.1 Electromagnetic compatibility
A.1.2

Classification of EMC categories

Classification of EMC performance
The EMC environment and categories are defined within the EMC Product Standard
EN 61800-3, as follows:
First Environment
An environment that includes domestic premises and establishments that are connected
directly to a public low-voltage power supply network without the use of an intermediate
transformer.
Note
For example: houses, apartments, commercial premises or offices in a residential building.
Second Environment
An environment that includes industrial premises and establishments that are not connected
directly to a public low-voltage power supply network.
Note
For example: industrial and technical areas of buildings fed from a dedicated transformer.
● Category C1
Power Drive System (PDS) of rated voltage less than 1000 V intended for use in the First
(Domestic) Environment.
● Category C2
Power Drive System (PDS) of rated voltage less than 1000 V, which is neither a plug in
device nor a movable device, and when used in the First (Domestic) Environment, is only
intended to be installed and commissioned by a professional.
Units installed within the Category C2 (Domestic) Enviroment require supply authority
acceptance for connection to the public low-voltage power supply network. Please
contact your local supply network provider.
Note
A professional is a person or an organization having the necessary skills in installing
and/or commissioning a Power Drive System (PDS), including their EMC aspects.
● Category C3
Power Drive System (PDS) of rated voltage less than 1000 V intended for use in the
Second (Industrial) Environment and not intended for use within the First (Domestic)
Environment.
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