Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment

This standard applies to the emission (radiated and conducted) of radiofrequency disturbances from: - all lighting equipment with a primary function of generating and/or distributing light intended for illumination purposes, and intended either for connection to the low voltage electricity supply or for battery operation; - the lighting part of multi-function equipment where one of the primary functions of this is illumination; - independent auxiliaries exclusively for use with lighting equipment; - UV and IR radiation equipment; - neon advertising signs; - street/flood lighting intended for outdoor use; - transport lighting (installed in buses and trains). Excluded from the scope of this standard are: - lighting equipment operating in the ISM frequency bands (as defined in Resolution 63 (1979) of the ITU Radio Regulation); - lighting equipment for aircraft and airports; - apparatus for which the electromagnetic compatibility requirements in the radio-frequency range are explicitly formulated in other CISPR standards.

Grenzwerte und Messverfahren für Funkstörungen von elektrischen Beleuchtungseinrichtungen und ähnlichen Elektrogeräten

Limites et méthodes de mesure des perturbations radioélectriques produites par les appareils électriques d'éclairage et les appareils analogues

La CISPR 15:2013 concerne l'émission (rayonnée et conduite) des perturbations radioélectriques:  - de tous les appareils d'éclairage dont la fonction principale est de produire et/ou de distribuer la lumière, qui sont prévus à des fins d'éclairement lumineux et destinés à être raccordés au réseau d'alimentation électrique à basse tension ou à fonctionner sur piles;  - de la partie des appareils à fonctions multiples destinée à l'éclairage lorsqu'une des principales fonctions de ces appareils est l'éclairement lumineux;  - des appareils auxiliaires indépendants exclusivement destinés à être utilisés avec les appareils d'éclairage;  - des appareils à rayonnement ultraviolet et infrarouge;  - des enseignes publicitaires au néon;  - des appareils d'éclairage public/éclairage d'ambiance uniquement destinés à l'utilisation extérieure;  - et des appareils d'éclairage des moyens de transport (installés dans les bus et les trains). Les appareils suivants sont exclus du domaine d'application de la présente norme:  - les dispositifs d'éclairage fonctionnant dans les bandes de fréquences ISM (telles que définies dans la résolution 63 (1979) du Règlement des radiocommunications de l'UIT);  - les dispositifs d'éclairage pour avions et pour aéroports;  - et les appareils pour lesquels les exigences relatives à la compatibilité électromagnétique dans la gamme des radiofréquences sont formulées de manière explicite dans d'autres normes CISPR. La bande des fréquences couvertes s'étend de 9 kHz à 400 GHz. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:  - inclusion de sources lumineuses LED et luminaires associés, clarification de la fréquence et de la tension d'alimentation d'essai, et améliorations apportées à l'article 5 ayant trait à l'application des limites des différents types d'appareils d'éclairage visés par le domaine d'application de la CISPR 15;  - introduction d'exigences relatives aux luminaires d'éclairage de secours de type à éclats utilisant des lampes au xénon;  - introduction d'exigences relatives aux enseignes au néon et autres enseignes publicitaires;  - et clarification des exigences relatives aux perturbations rayonnées dans la plage comprise entre 30 MHz and 300 MHz dans le cas où la fréquence de fonctionnement de la source lumineuse se situe au-dessous de 100 Hz.

Mejne vrednosti in metode merjenja karakteristik občutljivosti za radijske motnje električne razsvetljave in podobne opreme (CISPR 15:2013 + IS1:2013 + IS2:2013)

Ta standard se nanaša na oddajo (sevanje in prevajanje) radiofrekvenčnih motenj zaradi: – vse svetlobne opreme s primarno funkcijo proizvodnje in/ali porazdelitve svetlobe, namenjene razsvetljavi in predvidene za povezavo na električni dovod nizke napetosti ali za baterijsko napajanje; – svetlobnega dela večnamenske opreme, kjer je ena od primarnih funkcij razsvetljava; – neodvisnih pomožnih naprav, ki so namenjene samo za uporabo s svetlobno opremo; – UV in IR radiacijske opreme; – neonskih reklamnih napisov; – ulične/žarometne razsvetljave, namenjene za zunanjo uporabo; – prometne razsvetljave (nameščene v avtobusih in vlakih). Ta standard ne zajema: – svetlobne opreme, ki deluje v frekvenčnih pasovih ISM (kot je določeno v Sklepu 63 (1979) Pravilnika o radiokomunikacijah ITU); – svetlobne opreme za letala in letališča; – naprave, za katero zahteve glede elektromagnetne združljivosti v radiofrekvenčnem obsegu izrecno določajo drugi standardi CISPR.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 55015:2013
01-oktober-2013
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 55015:2007
SIST EN 55015:2007/A1:2007
SIST EN 55015:2007/A2:2009
Mejne vrednosti in metode merjenja karakteristik občutljivosti za radijske motnje
električne razsvetljave in podobne opreme (CISPR 15:2013 + IS1:2013 + IS2:2013)
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical
lighting and similar equipment
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 55015:2013
ICS:
33.100.10 Emisija Emission
SIST EN 55015:2013 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 55015:2013

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SIST EN 55015:2013

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 55015

NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 33.100.10 Supersedes EN 55015:2006 + A1:2007 + A2:2009


English version


Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics
of electrical lighting and similar equipment
(CISPR 15:2013 + IS1:2013 + IS2:2013)


Limites et méthodes de mesure des Grenzwerte und Messverfahren für
perturbations radioélectriques produites Funkstörungen von elektrischen
par les appareils électriques d'éclairage et Beleuchtungseinrichtungen und ähnlichen
les appareils analogues Elektrogeräten
(CISPR 15:2013 + IS1:2013 + IS2:2013) (CISPR 15:2013 + IS1:2013 + IS2:2013)





This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2013-06-12. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

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the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany,
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Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels


© 2013 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 55015:2013 E

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Foreword
The text of document CISPR/F/598/FDIS, future edition 8 of CISPR 15, prepared by CIS/F, "Interference
relating to household appliances tools, lighting equipment and similar apparatus", of IEC CISPR,
"International special committee on radio interference" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and approved by CENELEC as EN 55015:2013.

The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has (dop) 2014-03-12
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2016-06-12
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the

document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 55015:2006 + A1:2007 + A2:2009.
EN 55015:2013 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 55015:2006:
• inclusion of LED light sources and luminaires, clarification of test supply voltage and frequency, and
improvements to Clause 5 relating to the application of limits to the various types of lighting
equipment covered under the scope of EN 55015;
• notes relating to Japan in Tables 2a and 3a have been removed;
• introduction of requirements for flashing type emergency lighting luminaires utilizing xenon lamps;
• introduction of requirements for neon and other advertising signs;
• clarification of the requirement for radiated disturbances between 30 MHz and 300 MHz in case the
operating frequency of the light source is below 100 Hz.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard CISPR 15:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60598-1:2008 NOTE  Harmonised as EN 60598-1:2008 (modified).
CISPR 16-2-1:2008 NOTE  Harmonised as EN 55016-2-1:2009 (not modified).

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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60050-161 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - -
(IEV) -
Chapter 161: Electromagnetic compatibility


IEC 60155 - Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps EN 60155 -


IEC 61000-4-6 2008 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-6 2009
Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques - Immunity to conducted
disturbances, induced by radio-frequency
fields


CISPR 11 (mod) 2009 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - EN 55011 2009
+ A1 2010 Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics - + A1 2010
Limits and methods of measurement


CISPR 16-1-1 2010 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-1 2010
+ corr. October 2010 immunity measuring apparatus and methods - + A 1 2010
+ corr. October 2011 Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity
+ A1 2010 measuring apparatus - Measuring apparatus


CISPR 16-1-2 2003 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-2 2004
+ corr. January 2009 immunity measuring apparatus and methods - + A 1 2005
+ A1 2004 Part 1-2: Radio disturbance and immunity + A2 2006
+ A2 2006 measuring apparatus - Ancillary equipment -
Conducted disturbances


CISPR 16-1-4 2010 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-4 2010
+ corr. December 2010 immunity measuring apparatus and methods - + A 1 2012
+ A1 2012 Part 1-4: Radio disturbance and immunity
measuring apparatus - Antennas and test
sites for radiated disturbance measurements


CISPR 16-4-2 2011 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-4-2 2011
immunity measuring apparatus and methods -
Part 4-2: Uncertainties, statistics and limit
modelling - Measurement instrumentation
uncertainty


CISPR 32 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia EN 55032 2012
+ corr. August 2012 equipment - Emission requirements + AC:2012 2012
+ corr. March 2012

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Annex ZZ
(informative)

Coverage of Essential Requirements of EU Directives
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers
protection requirements of Annex I Article 1(a) of the EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential
requirements of the Directives concerned.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the products falling within
the scope of this standard.

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CISPR/F/Publication CISPR 15 (2013), eighth edition/I-SH 01
LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
OF RADIO DISTURBANCE CHARACTERISTICS
OF ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT



INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by subcommittee CISPR F: Interference relating
to household appliances, tools, lighting equipment and similar apparatus, of IEC technical
committee CISPR: International special committee on radio interference.
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
CISPR/F/583/ISH CISPR/F/591/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this interpretation sheet can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
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CISPR 15 interpretation sheet on the assessment of retrofit
Extra Low Voltage LED lamps
Introduction
During the CISPR meeting in Seoul 2011 the IARU reported that a number of LED lighting
products are causing interference with amateur radio reception. See item 15 of the minutes
CISPR/1218/RM.
In addition to this verbal report, the IARU submitted in January 2012 a detailed written report
which was circulated as CISPR/F/565/INF. Major sources of interference are some types of
Extra Low Voltage (e.g. 12 V) LED lamps for which the current CISPR 15 requirements are
not clear. Additional clarification of the standard was requested urgently.
In response the CISPR F management committee issued document CISPR/F/568/INF setting
out an action plan to resolve the issue at short notice.
Part of the solution is this Interpretation Sheet which details the assessment of retrofit ELV
LED lamps.

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Question: How are the requirements of CISPR 15 applied to retrofit Extra Low
Voltage (ELV) LED lamps?
Interpretation: When assessing retrofit ELV LED lamps against the requirements of
CISPR 15 the following procedure shall be applied.
ELV LED lamps without active switching electronic components are considered to fulfil the
requirements of CISPR 15 without test.
All other types of retrofit ELV LED lamps shall be tested in conjunction with a wire wound 50
or 60 Hz ring-core transformer. The use of such a transformer is considered to be the worst-
case condition and shall be used unless it is clearly stated in the manufacturer’s instructions
that the lamp is unsuitable for use with such a transformer. In this case measurements shall
be performed in combination with a typical compliant electronic transformer for halogen
lamps.
The combination of transformer and ELV LED lamp shall comply with the mains disturbance
voltage limits of Table 2a and the radiated disturbance limits of Tables 3a and 3b.
During the disturbance voltage measurement, the ELV LED lamp is mounted in a conical
metal housing as described in Figure 7. The ELV LED lamp is then connected to the
transformer by a flexible 3-core cable consisting of two ELV supply conductors and the earth
connection to the conical housing. The length of this cable shall be as short as possible. The
metal conical housing shall be positioned with its cable entrance close to the transformer.
The combination of transformer and conical metal housing shall be tested as a luminaire in
accordance with the requirements of 8.2.
When performing the radiated disturbance measurements in accordance with Clause 9, the
conical metal housing shall not be used.
References are to CISPR 15:2013.

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SIST EN 55015:2013
CISPR/F/Publication CISPR 15 (2013), eighth edition/I-SH 02
LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
OF RADIO DISTURBANCE CHARACTERISTICS
OF ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT



INTERPRETATION SHEET 2
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by subcommittee CISPR F: Interference relating
to household appliances, tools, lighting equipment and similar apparatus, of IEC technical
committee CISPR: International special committee on radio interference.
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
CISPR/F/584/ISH CISPR/F/592/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this interpretation sheet can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
___________
CISPR 15 interpretation sheet on: Test conditions for wall dimmers
Introduction
More and more incandescent lamps are replaced by energy saving lamps (fluorescent and
LED). Some types are dimmable by phase control of the supply voltage. New wall dimmers
are developed to improve the dim performance when the dimmer is loaded with energy saving
lamps. CISPR 15 is not clear on how to test these types of wall dimmers.
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by the Joint 17B-23B-34A-77A IEC Forum on the
dimming of electronic self-ballasted lamps and was finalized during the CISPR/F/WG2
meeting in Bangkok.
Question: How to test a wall dimmer which is suitable for energy saving lamps?
Relevant text CISPR 15:
Clause 8 of CISPR 15 specifies the ‘Method of measurement of disturbance voltages’.
8.3.1 ‘Directly operating devices’ specifies the test arrangement of independent directly
operating light regulating devices such as wall dimmers.
The second paragraph reads:
‘Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, the regulating device shall be measured with
the maximum allowed load consisting of incandescent lamps as specified by the
manufacturer.’

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Answer:
1) Independent directly operating light regulating devices (e.g. wall dimmers) which are
suitable for incandescent lamps and other types of lighting equipment (e.g. self-
ballasted lamps) shall be tested with incandescent lamps.
2) Independent directly operating light regulating devices which are only suitable for
lighting equipment other than incandescent lamps shall be tested with the appropriate
lighting equipment as provided by the manufacturer.
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The above will be included in the full revision of CISPR 15, following the 8 edition.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references. 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 Limits . 10
4.1 Frequency ranges . 10
4.2 Insertion loss . 10
4.3 Disturbance voltages . 10
4.3.1 Mains terminals . 10
4.3.2 Load terminals . 11
4.3.3 Control terminals . 11
4.4 Radiated electromagnetic disturbances . 11
4.4.1 Frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz. 11
4.4.2 Frequency range 30 MHz to 300 MHz . 12
5 Application of the limits . 12
5.1 General . 12
5.2 Indoor luminaires . 13
5.2.1 General . 13
5.2.2 Incandescent lamp luminaires . 13
5.2.3 Fluorescent lamp luminaires . 13
5.2.4 Other luminaires . 13
5.3 Independent auxiliaries exclusively for use with lighting equipment . 13
5.3.1 General . 13
5.3.2 Independent light regulating devices . 14
5.3.3 Independent transformers and convertors for incandescent lamps or
LED light sources . 14
5.3.4 Independent ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 15
5.3.5 Semi-luminaires . 15
5.3.6 Independent starters and igniters . 15
5.4 Self-ballasted lamps . 15
5.5 Outdoor lighting appliances . 15
5.5.1 General . 15
5.5.2 Mounting system . 16
5.5.3 Integrated switching devices . 16
5.5.4 Incandescent lamp luminaires . 16
5.5.5 Fluorescent lamp luminaires . 16
5.5.6 Other luminaires . 16
5.6 UV and IR radiation appliances . 16
5.6.1 General . 16
5.6.2 IR radiation appliances . 16
5.6.3 UV fluorescent lamp appliances . 17
5.6.4 Other UV and/or IR appliances . 17
5.7 Transport lighting . 17
5.7.1 General . 17
5.7.2 External lighting and signalling . 17
5.7.3 Lighting of on-board instruments . 17
5.7.4 Lighting of interior cabins and rooms . 17

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5.8 Requirements for luminaires for cold cathode tubular discharge lamps (e.g.
neon tubes) used, for example, for advertising purposes . 17
5.9 Self-contained emergency lighting luminaires . 18
5.9.1 General . 18
5.9.2 Measurement in the mains on mode, i.e. operating condition prior to
the disruption of the mains supply . 18
5.9.3 Measurement in emergency mode, i.e. operating condition after
disruption of the mains supply . 18
5.10 Replaceable starters for fluorescent lamps . 18
5.11 LED light sources and associated luminaires . 19
6 Operating conditions for lighting equipment . 19
6.1 General . 19
6.2 Lighting equipment . 19
6.3 Supply voltage and frequency . 19
6.4 Ambient conditions . 19
6.5 Lamps . 19
6.5.1 Type of lamp used . 19
6.5.2 Ageing time of lamps . 19
6.5.3 Stabilization time of lamps . 19
6.6 Replaceable starters . 20
7 Method of insertion loss measurement . 20
7.1 Circuits for the measurement of insertion loss . 20
7.2 Measuring arrangement and procedure . 20
7.2.1 Radiofrequency generator . 20
7.2.2 Balance-to-unbalance transformer . 21
7.2.3 Measuring receiver and network . 21
7.2.4 Dummy lamps . 21
7.2.5 Measuring arrangements . 21
7.3 Luminaire . 21
7.4 Measurement procedure . 22
7.4.1 General . 22
7.4.2 Voltage U . 22
1
7.4.3 Voltage U . 22
2
7.4.4 Calculation of insertion loss . 22
7.4.5 Orientation of dummy lamps. 22
8 Method of measurement of disturbance voltages . 22
8.1 Measuring arrangement and procedure . 22
8.1.1 Mains terminal voltage measurement . 22
8.1.2 Load terminal voltage measurement . 22
8.1.3 Control terminal voltage measurement . 23
8.1.4 Light regulation . 23
8.1.5 Measurements with an average detector . 23
8.2 Indoor and outdoor luminaires . 23
8.3 Independent light regulating devices . 24
8.3.1 Directly operating devices . 24
8.3.2 Devices having a remote control function . 25
8.4 Independent transformers and convertors for incandescent lamps or LED light
sources . 25
8.5 Independent ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 25
8.6 Self-ballasted lamps and semi-luminaires . 25

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8.7 UV and IR radiation appliances . 26
8.8 Self-contained emergency lighting luminaires . 26
8.9 Independent starters and igniters for fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 26
9 Method of measurement of radiated electromagnetic disturbances . 27
9.1 Measuring arrangement and procedure related to Subclause 4.4.1 . 27
9.1.1 Measuring equipment . 27
9.1.2 Measurements in three directions . 27
9.1.3 Wiring instructions . 27
9.1.4 Light regulation . 27
9.2 Measuring arrangement and procedure related to Subclause 4.4.2 . 27
9.3 Indoor and outdoor luminaires . 27
9.4 Independent convertors for incandescent lamps or LED light sources . 27
9.5 Independent ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 27
9.6 Self-ballasted lamps and semi-luminaires . 27
9.7 UV and IR radiation appliances . 27
9.8 Self-contained emergency lighting luminaires . 28
10 Interpretation of CISPR radio disturbance limits . 28
10.1 Significance of a CISPR limit . 28
10.2 Tests . 28
10.3 Statistical method of evaluation. 28
10.4 Non-compliance .
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Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical
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Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 55015:2013
ICS:
33.100.10 Emisija Emission
SIST EN 55015:2013 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 55015

NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 33.100.10 Supersedes EN 55015:2006 + A1:2007 + A2:2009


English version


Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics
of electrical lighting and similar equipment
(CISPR 15:2013 + IS1:2013 + IS2:2013)


Limites et méthodes de mesure des Grenzwerte und Messverfahren für
perturbations radioélectriques produites Funkstörungen von elektrischen
par les appareils électriques d'éclairage et Beleuchtungseinrichtungen und ähnlichen
les appareils analogues Elektrogeräten
(CISPR 15:2013 + IS1:2013 + IS2:2013) (CISPR 15:2013 + IS1:2013 + IS2:2013)





This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2013-06-12. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
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EN 55015:2013 - 2 -

Foreword
The text of document CISPR/F/598/FDIS, future edition 8 of CISPR 15, prepared by CIS/F, "Interference
relating to household appliances tools, lighting equipment and similar apparatus", of IEC CISPR,
"International special committee on radio interference" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and approved by CENELEC as EN 55015:2013.

The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has (dop) 2014-03-12
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2016-06-12
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the

document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 55015:2006 + A1:2007 + A2:2009.
EN 55015:2013 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 55015:2006:
• inclusion of LED light sources and luminaires, clarification of test supply voltage and frequency, and
improvements to Clause 5 relating to the application of limits to the various types of lighting
equipment covered under the scope of EN 55015;
• notes relating to Japan in Tables 2a and 3a have been removed;
• introduction of requirements for flashing type emergency lighting luminaires utilizing xenon lamps;
• introduction of requirements for neon and other advertising signs;
• clarification of the requirement for radiated disturbances between 30 MHz and 300 MHz in case the
operating frequency of the light source is below 100 Hz.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard CISPR 15:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60598-1:2008 NOTE  Harmonised as EN 60598-1:2008 (modified).
CISPR 16-2-1:2008 NOTE  Harmonised as EN 55016-2-1:2009 (not modified).

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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60050-161 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - -
(IEV) -
Chapter 161: Electromagnetic compatibility


IEC 60155 - Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps EN 60155 -


IEC 61000-4-6 2008 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-6 2009
Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques - Immunity to conducted
disturbances, induced by radio-frequency
fields


CISPR 11 (mod) 2009 Industrial, scientific and medical equipment - EN 55011 2009
+ A1 2010 Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics - + A1 2010
Limits and methods of measurement


CISPR 16-1-1 2010 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-1 2010
+ corr. October 2010 immunity measuring apparatus and methods - + A 1 2010
+ corr. October 2011 Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity
+ A1 2010 measuring apparatus - Measuring apparatus


CISPR 16-1-2 2003 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-2 2004
+ corr. January 2009 immunity measuring apparatus and methods - + A 1 2005
+ A1 2004 Part 1-2: Radio disturbance and immunity + A2 2006
+ A2 2006 measuring apparatus - Ancillary equipment -
Conducted disturbances


CISPR 16-1-4 2010 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-4 2010
+ corr. December 2010 immunity measuring apparatus and methods - + A 1 2012
+ A1 2012 Part 1-4: Radio disturbance and immunity
measuring apparatus - Antennas and test
sites for radiated disturbance measurements


CISPR 16-4-2 2011 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-4-2 2011
immunity measuring apparatus and methods -
Part 4-2: Uncertainties, statistics and limit
modelling - Measurement instrumentation
uncertainty


CISPR 32 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia EN 55032 2012
+ corr. August 2012 equipment - Emission requirements + AC:2012 2012
+ corr. March 2012

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EN 55015:2013 - 4 -
Annex ZZ
(informative)

Coverage of Essential Requirements of EU Directives
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers
protection requirements of Annex I Article 1(a) of the EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential
requirements of the Directives concerned.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the products falling within
the scope of this standard.

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Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of

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CISPR/F/Publication CISPR 15 (2013), eighth edition/I-SH 01
LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
OF RADIO DISTURBANCE CHARACTERISTICS
OF ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT



INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by subcommittee CISPR F: Interference relating
to household appliances, tools, lighting equipment and similar apparatus, of IEC technical
committee CISPR: International special committee on radio interference.
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
CISPR/F/583/ISH CISPR/F/591/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this interpretation sheet can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
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CISPR 15 interpretation sheet on the assessment of retrofit
Extra Low Voltage LED lamps
Introduction
During the CISPR meeting in Seoul 2011 the IARU reported that a number of LED lighting
products are causing interference with amateur radio reception. See item 15 of the minutes
CISPR/1218/RM.
In addition to this verbal report, the IARU submitted in January 2012 a detailed written report
which was circulated as CISPR/F/565/INF. Major sources of interference are some types of
Extra Low Voltage (e.g. 12 V) LED lamps for which the current CISPR 15 requirements are
not clear. Additional clarification of the standard was requested urgently.
In response the CISPR F management committee issued document CISPR/F/568/INF setting
out an action plan to resolve the issue at short notice.
Part of the solution is this Interpretation Sheet which details the assessment of retrofit ELV
LED lamps.

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Question: How are the requirements of CISPR 15 applied to retrofit Extra Low
Voltage (ELV) LED lamps?
Interpretation: When assessing retrofit ELV LED lamps against the requirements of
CISPR 15 the following procedure shall be applied.
ELV LED lamps without active switching electronic components are considered to fulfil the
requirements of CISPR 15 without test.
All other types of retrofit ELV LED lamps shall be tested in conjunction with a wire wound 50
or 60 Hz ring-core transformer. The use of such a transformer is considered to be the worst-
case condition and shall be used unless it is clearly stated in the manufacturer’s instructions
that the lamp is unsuitable for use with such a transformer. In this case measurements shall
be performed in combination with a typical compliant electronic transformer for halogen
lamps.
The combination of transformer and ELV LED lamp shall comply with the mains disturbance
voltage limits of Table 2a and the radiated disturbance limits of Tables 3a and 3b.
During the disturbance voltage measurement, the ELV LED lamp is mounted in a conical
metal housing as described in Figure 7. The ELV LED lamp is then connected to the
transformer by a flexible 3-core cable consisting of two ELV supply conductors and the earth
connection to the conical housing. The length of this cable shall be as short as possible. The
metal conical housing shall be positioned with its cable entrance close to the transformer.
The combination of transformer and conical metal housing shall be tested as a luminaire in
accordance with the requirements of 8.2.
When performing the radiated disturbance measurements in accordance with Clause 9, the
conical metal housing shall not be used.
References are to CISPR 15:2013.

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CISPR/F/Publication CISPR 15 (2013), eighth edition/I-SH 02
LIMITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
OF RADIO DISTURBANCE CHARACTERISTICS
OF ELECTRICAL LIGHTING AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT



INTERPRETATION SHEET 2
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by subcommittee CISPR F: Interference relating
to household appliances, tools, lighting equipment and similar apparatus, of IEC technical
committee CISPR: International special committee on radio interference.
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
CISPR/F/584/ISH CISPR/F/592/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this interpretation sheet can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.
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CISPR 15 interpretation sheet on: Test conditions for wall dimmers
Introduction
More and more incandescent lamps are replaced by energy saving lamps (fluorescent and
LED). Some types are dimmable by phase control of the supply voltage. New wall dimmers
are developed to improve the dim performance when the dimmer is loaded with energy saving
lamps. CISPR 15 is not clear on how to test these types of wall dimmers.
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by the Joint 17B-23B-34A-77A IEC Forum on the
dimming of electronic self-ballasted lamps and was finalized during the CISPR/F/WG2
meeting in Bangkok.
Question: How to test a wall dimmer which is suitable for energy saving lamps?
Relevant text CISPR 15:
Clause 8 of CISPR 15 specifies the ‘Method of measurement of disturbance voltages’.
8.3.1 ‘Directly operating devices’ specifies the test arrangement of independent directly
operating light regulating devices such as wall dimmers.
The second paragraph reads:
‘Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, the regulating device shall be measured with
the maximum allowed load consisting of incandescent lamps as specified by the
manufacturer.’

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Answer:
1) Independent directly operating light regulating devices (e.g. wall dimmers) which are
suitable for incandescent lamps and other types of lighting equipment (e.g. self-
ballasted lamps) shall be tested with incandescent lamps.
2) Independent directly operating light regulating devices which are only suitable for
lighting equipment other than incandescent lamps shall be tested with the appropriate
lighting equipment as provided by the manufacturer.
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The above will be included in the full revision of CISPR 15, following the 8 edition.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references. 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 Limits . 10
4.1 Frequency ranges . 10
4.2 Insertion loss . 10
4.3 Disturbance voltages . 10
4.3.1 Mains terminals . 10
4.3.2 Load terminals . 11
4.3.3 Control terminals . 11
4.4 Radiated electromagnetic disturbances . 11
4.4.1 Frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz. 11
4.4.2 Frequency range 30 MHz to 300 MHz . 12
5 Application of the limits . 12
5.1 General . 12
5.2 Indoor luminaires . 13
5.2.1 General . 13
5.2.2 Incandescent lamp luminaires . 13
5.2.3 Fluorescent lamp luminaires . 13
5.2.4 Other luminaires . 13
5.3 Independent auxiliaries exclusively for use with lighting equipment . 13
5.3.1 General . 13
5.3.2 Independent light regulating devices . 14
5.3.3 Independent transformers and convertors for incandescent lamps or
LED light sources . 14
5.3.4 Independent ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 15
5.3.5 Semi-luminaires . 15
5.3.6 Independent starters and igniters . 15
5.4 Self-ballasted lamps . 15
5.5 Outdoor lighting appliances . 15
5.5.1 General . 15
5.5.2 Mounting system . 16
5.5.3 Integrated switching devices . 16
5.5.4 Incandescent lamp luminaires . 16
5.5.5 Fluorescent lamp luminaires . 16
5.5.6 Other luminaires . 16
5.6 UV and IR radiation appliances . 16
5.6.1 General . 16
5.6.2 IR radiation appliances . 16
5.6.3 UV fluorescent lamp appliances . 17
5.6.4 Other UV and/or IR appliances . 17
5.7 Transport lighting . 17
5.7.1 General . 17
5.7.2 External lighting and signalling . 17
5.7.3 Lighting of on-board instruments . 17
5.7.4 Lighting of interior cabins and rooms . 17

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5.8 Requirements for luminaires for cold cathode tubular discharge lamps (e.g.
neon tubes) used, for example, for advertising purposes . 17
5.9 Self-contained emergency lighting luminaires . 18
5.9.1 General . 18
5.9.2 Measurement in the mains on mode, i.e. operating condition prior to
the disruption of the mains supply . 18
5.9.3 Measurement in emergency mode, i.e. operating condition after
disruption of the mains supply . 18
5.10 Replaceable starters for fluorescent lamps . 18
5.11 LED light sources and associated luminaires . 19
6 Operating conditions for lighting equipment . 19
6.1 General . 19
6.2 Lighting equipment . 19
6.3 Supply voltage and frequency . 19
6.4 Ambient conditions . 19
6.5 Lamps . 19
6.5.1 Type of lamp used . 19
6.5.2 Ageing time of lamps . 19
6.5.3 Stabilization time of lamps . 19
6.6 Replaceable starters . 20
7 Method of insertion loss measurement . 20
7.1 Circuits for the measurement of insertion loss . 20
7.2 Measuring arrangement and procedure . 20
7.2.1 Radiofrequency generator . 20
7.2.2 Balance-to-unbalance transformer . 21
7.2.3 Measuring receiver and network . 21
7.2.4 Dummy lamps . 21
7.2.5 Measuring arrangements . 21
7.3 Luminaire . 21
7.4 Measurement procedure . 22
7.4.1 General . 22
7.4.2 Voltage U . 22
1
7.4.3 Voltage U . 22
2
7.4.4 Calculation of insertion loss . 22
7.4.5 Orientation of dummy lamps. 22
8 Method of measurement of disturbance voltages . 22
8.1 Measuring arrangement and procedure . 22
8.1.1 Mains terminal voltage measurement . 22
8.1.2 Load terminal voltage measurement . 22
8.1.3 Control terminal voltage measurement . 23
8.1.4 Light regulation . 23
8.1.5 Measurements with an average detector . 23
8.2 Indoor and outdoor luminaires . 23
8.3 Independent light regulating devices . 24
8.3.1 Directly operating devices . 24
8.3.2 Devices having a remote control function . 25
8.4 Independent transformers and convertors for incandescent lamps or LED light
sources . 25
8.5 Independent ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 25
8.6 Self-ballasted lamps and semi-luminaires . 25

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8.7 UV and IR radiation appliances . 26
8.8 Self-contained emergency lighting luminaires . 26
8.9 Independent starters and igniters for fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 26
9 Method of measurement of radiated electromagnetic disturbances . 27
9.1 Measuring arrangement and procedure related to Subclause 4.4.1 . 27
9.1.1 Measuring equipment . 27
9.1.2 Measurements in three directions . 27
9.1.3 Wiring instructions . 27
9.1.4 Light regulation . 27
9.2 Measuring arrangement and procedure related to Subclause 4.4.2 . 27
9.3 Indoor and outdoor luminaires . 27
9.4 Independent convertors for incandescent lamps or LED light sources . 27
9.5 Independent ballasts for fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 27
9.6 Self-ballasted lamps and semi-luminaires . 27
9.7 UV and IR radiation appliances . 27
9.8 Self-contained emergency lighting luminaires . 28
10 Interpretation of CISPR radio disturbance limits . 28
10.1 Significance of a CISPR limit . 28
10.2 Tests . 28
10.3 Statistical method of evaluation. 28
10.4 Non-compliance . 29
11 Measurement uncertainty . 29
Annex A (normative) Electrical and constructional requirements for the low-capacitance
balance-to-unbalance transformer .
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