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This part of CISPR 16 specifies the methods of measurement of radiated disturbance phenomena in the frequency range of 9 kHz to 18 GHz. The aspects of measurement uncertainty are specified in CISPR 16-4-1 and CISPR 16-4-2.

NOTE In accordance with IEC Guide 107 [13]1, CISPR 16-2-3 is a basic EMC publication for use by product committees of the IEC. As stated in Guide 107, product committees are responsible for determining the applicability of the EMC standard. CISPR and its subcommittees are prepared to co-operate with product committees in the evaluation of the value of particular EMC tests for specific products. 

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This part of CISPR 16 provides procedures and supporting information for the calibration of antennas for determining antenna factors (AF) that are applicable to antennas intended for use in radiated disturbance measurements.

It has the status of a basic EMC Standard in accordance with IEC Guide 107, Electromagnetic compatibility – Guide to the drafting of electromagnetic compatibility publications.

The AF of an antenna is influenced by nearby surroundings and by its position in space relative to the radiating source. This standard focuses on antenna calibrations that provide the AF in a free-space environment in the direction of the boresight of the antenna. The frequency range addressed is 9 kHz to 18 GHz. The relevant antenna types covered in this standard are monopole, loop, dipole, biconical, log-periodic dipole-array (LPDA), hybrid and horn antennas.

Guidance is also provided on measurement uncertainties associated with each calibration method and configuration, and the test instrumentation used. 

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NOTE Blue coloured text within this document indicates text aligned with CISPR 32. CISPR 32 contains the appropriate emission requirements above 150 kHz for the equipment within the scope of this document. 

This document applies to multimedia equipment (MME) as defined in 3.1.24 and having a rated AC or DC supply voltage not exceeding 600 V.

MME within the scope of CISPR 20 or CISPR 24 is within the scope of this document. 

MME with a broadcast reception function is within the scope of this document, see Annex A. MME with non-broadcast wireless interfaces is also within the scope of this document, however, compliance with this document does not require the assessment of the performance of these interfaces

MME intended primarily for professional use is within the scope of this document.

MME for which immunity requirements in the frequency range covered by this document are explicitly formulated in other CISPR documents (except CISPR 20 and CISPR 24) are excluded from the scope of this document. 

The objectives of this document are:

to establish requirements which provide an adequate level of intrinsic immunity so that the MME will operate as intended in its environment in the frequency range 0 kHz to 400 GHz;

to specify procedures to ensure the reproducibility of tests and the repeatability of results. 

Due to technology convergence of the functions of MME, the performance criteria have been determined on a function-orientated basis rather than on an equipment-orientated basis. 

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1 Scope

This part of IEC 61000, which is a Technical Report, aims to describe and interpret various terms considered to be of basic importance to concepts and practical application in the design and evaluation of electromagnetically compatible equipment and systems.

In addition, attention is drawn to the distinction between electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests carried out in a standardized set-up and those carried out at other locations, for example at premises where a device, equipment or system is manufactured or at the location where a device, equipment or system is installed (in situ tests or measurements). 

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This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. 

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric tumble dryers intended for household  and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances. 

This standard applies to the drying function of washing machines having a drying cycle. 

This standard also deals with the safety of heat pump type tumble dryers. These appliances may use flammable refrigerants. Additional requirements for these appliances are given in normative Annex AA. 

Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard. 

Examples of such appliances are tumble dryers for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes. 

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons. 

However, in general, it does not take into account

– persons (including children) whose 
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or 
• lack of experience and knowledge 
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; – children playing with the appliance. 

Attention is drawn to the fact that

– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;

– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities. 

This standard does not apply to

– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;

– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);

– appliances incorporating steam generating devices in which steam is produced at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa.

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This Standard specifies the loading and strength requirements of overhead lines derived from reliability-based design principles. These requirements apply to transmission lines, but can also be applied to other lines.

This Standard deals with design criteria, using reliability concepts and employing probabilistic and/or semi-probabilistic methods. For the use and application of this Standard, Canadian climatic data have been provided based on an analysis of historical data as well as Canada-specific modelled data to account for the effects of climate change.

Although the design criteria in this standard apply to new lines, many concepts can be used to address the design and reliability requirements for refurbishment, upgrading and uprating of existing lines.

This document does not cover the detailed design of line components such as supports, foundations, conductors or insulator strings.

General requirements, clearances, separations, and spacings of overhead lines are specified in CSA C22.3 No. 1.

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This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to hand-held tappers and threaders.

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Origin: CSA
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This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to hand-held circular saws, which hereinafter will be referred to as saws.

This standard does not apply to saws designed for use with abrasive wheels.

NOTE Saws designed for use with abrasive wheels as cut-off machines are covered by IEC 62841-2-22.

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Origin: CSA
Close date: May 22, 2026
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This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to hand-held shears and nibblers.

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Origin: CSA
Close date: May 26, 2026
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1.1 General

This Standard applies to the design and manufacture of UN portable tanks and their approval by the Competent Authority of Canada. Such UN portable tanks have a capacity greater than 450 L and might or might not meet the definition of “container” within the terms of the International Maritime Organization’s International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972.

In addition to the provisions of this Standard, unless otherwise specified, the applicable provisions of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972 would apply to any portable tank which meets the definition of a “container” within the terms of that Convention.

* Additional provisions might apply to offshore portable tanks that are handled in open seas.

The International Convention for Safe Containers does not apply to offshore tank containers that are handled in open seas. The design and testing of offshore tank containers takes into account the dynamic lifting and impact forces that might occur when a tank is handled in open seas in adverse weather and sea conditions. The provisions for such tanks are determined by the approving competent authority.

This Standard also applies to the selection, use, inspection, testing, and repair of UN portable tanks, as well as IMO-type portable tanks (IMO-type 1, 2, 5, or 7 tanks), and IM 101 and IM 102 portable tanks, for handling, offering for transport, or transport of dangerous goods in Canada, whether or not they meet the definition of “container” within the terms of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972.

* In Canada, the Safe Containers Convention Act and the Safe Containers Convention Regulations have been adopted to give effect to the provisions of the Convention.

1.2 Health and safety considerations

The testing and evaluation of a product in accordance with this Standard can involve the use of processes, materials, and/or equipment that can be hazardous. This Standard does not address the occupational health and safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this Standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements.

1.3 Application of regulator and referenced requirements

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations might set out requirements that are additional to or different from those in this Standard. Where there is an inconsistency between the requirements of this Standard and those of the Act or Regulations, the Act or Regulations takes precedence to the extent of the inconsistency.

1.4 Application of minimum requirements

This Standard sets out certain minimum requirements regarding the design, construction, testing, selection, and use of portable tanks. It is essential to exercise competent judgment in conjunction with this Standard. In some circumstances, it is necessary to exceed the minimum requirements of this Standard so that adequate public safety is achieved.

1.5 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

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1.1 Services généraux

Cette norme s’applique à la conception et à la fabrication des citernes mobiles normalisées UN et à leur agrément par l’autorité compétente du Canada. Ces citernes mobiles normalisées UN ont une capacité supérieure à 450 l et pourraient satisfaire ou non à la définition du terme « conteneur » selon la Convention internationale sur la sécurité des conteneurs de 1972.

En plus des dispositions de cette norme et à moins d’indication contraire, les dispositions pertinentes de la Convention internationale sur la sécurité des conteneurs de 1972 s’appliqueraient à toute citerne mobile qui satisfait à la définition du terme « conteneur » de cette convention.

*D’autres dispositions pourraient s’appliquer aux citernes mobiles offshore manutentionnées en haute mer.

La Convention internationale sur la sécurité des conteneurs ne s’applique pas aux conteneurs-citernes extracôtiers manutentionnés en haute mer. La conception et l’essai de conteneurs-citernes extracôtiers tiennent compte des forces dynamiques de levage et d’impact qui pourraient se produire lorsqu’une citerne est manutentionnée en haute mer, dans des conditions météorologiques et de mers défavorables. Les dispositions relatives à de telles citernes sont établies par l’autorité approbatrice compétente.

Cette norme s’applique également à la sélection, à l’utilisation, à l’inspection, à l’essai et à la réparation des citernes mobiles normalisées UN, des citernes mobiles IMO de type 1, 2, 5 ou 7 ainsi que des citernes mobiles IM 101 et IM 102 destinées à la manutention, à la demande de transport ou au transport de marchandises dangereuses au Canada, qu’elles satisfassent ou non à la définition du terme « conteneur » selon la Convention internationale sur la sécurité des conteneurs de 1972.

*Au Canada, la Loi de la convention sur la sécurité des conteneurs et le Règlement sur la Convention sur la sécurité des conteneurs ont été adoptés pour donner effet aux dispositions de la Convention.

1.2 Considérations relatives à la santé et à la sécurité

L’essai et l’évaluation d’un produit selon cette norme peuvent nécessiter l’utilisation de processus, de matériaux et/ou d’équipement potentiellement dangereux. Cette norme ne traite pas des aspects de santé et de sécurité au travail associés à leur utilisation. Il incombe donc à tout utilisateur de cette norme de consulter les autorités compétentes et d’adopter des pratiques pertinentes de santé et de sécurité au travail, en plus de respecter toutes les exigences réglementaires pertinentes.

1.3 Application des exigences réglementaires et citées en référence

La Loi sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses de 1992 et le Règlement sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses pourraient énoncer des exigences qui s’ajoutent aux articles de cette norme ou qui diffèrent de ceux-ci. S’il y a incohérence entre les exigences de cette norme et celles de la Loi ou du Règlement, la Loi ou le Règlement prévaut.

1.4 Application des exigences minimales

Cette norme établit des exigences minimales relatives à la conception, à la fabrication, à l’essai, à la sélection et à l’utilisation des citernes mobiles. Il est essentiel de faire preuve de jugement et de compétence au moment de mettre cette norme en application. Dans certaines circonstances, il sera en effet nécessaire de dépasser ces exigences minimales de manière à assurer adéquatement la sécurité publique.

1.5 Terminologie

Dans cette norme, le terme « doit » indique une exigence, c’est-à-dire une prescription que l’utilisateur doit respecter pour assurer la conformité à la norme; « devrait » indique une recommandation ou ce qu’il est conseillé, mais non obligatoire, de faire; et « peut » indique une possibilité ou ce qu’il est permis de faire.

Les notes qui accompagnent les articles ne comprennent pas de prescriptions ni de recommandations; Elles servent à séparer du texte les explications ou les renseignements qui ne font pas proprement partie de la norme.

Les notes au bas des figures et des tableaux font partie de ceux-ci et peuvent être rédigées comme des prescriptions.

Les annexes sont qualifiées de normatives (obligatoires) ou d’informatives (facultatives) pour en préciser l’application.

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This part of CISPR 16 specifies the characteristics and performance of equipment for the measurement of radio disturbance in the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz. In addition, requirements are provided for specialized equipment for discontinuous disturbance measurements. 

NOTE In accordance with IEC Guide 107, CISPR 16-1-1 is a basic electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for use by product committees of the IEC. As stated in Guide 107, product committees are responsible for determining the applicability of a basic EMC standard. CISPR and its subcommittee are prepared to co-operate with product committees in the evaluation of the value of particular EMC tests for specific products. 

The specifications in this document apply to electromagnetic interference (EMI) receivers and spectrum analyzers. The term “measuring receiver” used in this document refers to both EMI receivers and spectrum analyzers (see also 3.7). The calibration requirements for measuring receivers are detailed in Annex J. 

Further guidance on the use of spectrum analyzers can be found in Annex B of any one of the following documents: CISPR 16-2-1:2014, CISPR 16-2-2:2010, or CISPR 16-2-3: 2016.

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1. Scope

IEC 61000-4-18: 2019 focuses on the immunity requirements and test methods for electrical and electronic equipment, under operational conditions, with regard to:
a) repetitive slow damped oscillatory waves occurring mainly in power, control and signal cables installed in high voltage and medium voltage (HV/MV) substations;
b) repetitive fast damped oscillatory waves occurring mainly in power, control and signal cables installed in gas insulated substations (GIS) and in some cases also air insulated substations (AIS) or in any installation due to high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) phenomena.
The object of this document is to establish a common and reproducible reference for evaluating the immunity of electrical and electronic equipment when subjected to damped oscillatory waves on supply, signal, control and earth ports. The test method documented in this part of IEC 61000 describes a consistent method to assess the immunity of an equipment or system against a defined phenomenon. NOTE As described in IEC Guide 107, this is a basic EMC publication for use by product committees of the IEC. As also stated in Guide 107, the IEC product committees are responsible for determining whether this immunity test standard is applied or not, and if applied, they are responsible for determining the appropriate test levels and performance criteria. The document defines:
- test voltage and current waveforms;
- ranges of test levels;’
- test equipment;
- calibration and verification procedures of test equipment;
- test setups;
- test procedure.

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This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to planers.

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This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to hand-held routers intended for cutting slots into or shaping the edge of wood and analogous materials, plastics and non-ferrous metals except magnesium.

NOTE 101 Routers that are primarily used for trimming the edge of materials are also known as trimmers.

NOTE 102 Routers that are used to cut various materials through the rotary action are also known as rotary cutters.

This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to jointers.

NOTE 103 Jointers are covered by IEC 62841-2-19.

This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to small rotary tools.

NOTE 104 Small rotary tools are covered by IEC 62841-2-23.

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This part of IEC 61000 is concerned with conducted electromagnetic phenomena (disturbances and signals from mains communicating systems) in the frequency range from 0 kHz to 150 kHz. It gives compatibility levels for public low voltage a.c. distribution systems having a nominal voltage up to 420 V, single-phase or 690 V, three-phase and a nominal frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

The compatibility levels specified in this document apply at the point of common coupling. At the power input terminals of equipment receiving its supply from the above systems the levels of the conducted electromagnetic disturbances can, for the most part, be taken to be the same as the levels at the point of common coupling. In some situations this is not so, particularly in the case of a long line dedicated to the supply of a particular installation, or in the case of an electromagnetic phenomenon generated or amplified within the installation of which the equipment forms a part.

Compatibility levels are specified for conducted electromagnetic phenomena of the types which can be expected in public low voltage power supply systems, for guidance in the definition of:

- the limits to be set for conducted emissions into public power supply systems (including the planning levels defined in 3.1.5).
- the immunity limits to be set by product committees and others for the equipment exposed to the conducted electromagnetic phenomena present in public power supply systems.

NOTE 1 More information on compatibility levels and other main basic EMC concepts is given in IEC TR 61000-1-1. 

NOTE 2 The measurement methods of disturbance levels are outside the scope of this document.

The electromagnetic phenomena considered are:
- voltage fluctuations and flicker;
- harmonics up to and including order 40;
- inter-harmonics up to the 40th harmonic;
- voltage distortion in differential mode at higher frequencies (above the 40th harmonic up to 150 kHz);
- voltage dips and short supply interruptions;
- voltage unbalance;
- transient overvoltages;
- power frequency variation;
- d.c. components;
- signals from mains communicating systems (MCS).

Most of these phenomena are described in IEC TR 61000-2-1. In cases where it is not yet possible to establish compatibility levels, some information is provided in Annex B. 

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This part of IEC 61000 is concerned with conducted disturbances in the frequency range from 0 kHz to 9 kHz, with an extension up to 148,5 kHz specifically for mains signalling systems. It gives compatibility levels for public medium voltage a.c. distribution systems having a nominal voltage between 1 kV and 35 kV and a nominal frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz (see IEC 60038).

Note 1A: In general, this Standard is intended for application to medium-voltage distribution networks, which may, in some areas within Canada, exceed the 35 kV limit specified in this Standard.

Compatibility levels are specified for electromagnetic disturbances of the types which can be expected in public medium voltage power supply systems, for guidance in:

a) the limits to be set for disturbance emission into public power supply systems (including the planning levels defined in 3.1.5);

b) the immunity limits to be set by product committees and others for the equipment exposed to the conducted disturbances present in public power supply systems.

The disturbance phenomena considered are:

- voltage fluctuations and flicker;

- harmonics up to and including order 50;

- inter-harmonics up to the 50th harmonic;

- voltage distortions at higher frequencies (above 50th harmonic);

- voltage dips and short supply interruptions;

- voltage unbalance;

- transient overvoltages;

- power frequency variation;

- d.c. components;

- mains signalling.

Most of these phenomena are described in IEC 61000-2-1. In cases where it is not yet possible to establish compatibility levels, some information is provided.

The medium-voltage systems covered by this standard are public distribution systems supplying either:

a) private installations in which equipment is connected directly or through transformers, or

b) substations feeding public low-voltage distribution systems.

The compatibility levels specified in this standard apply at the point of common coupling in the case of

(a) and at the medium-voltage terminals of the substation in the case of

(b). See Clause 4.

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Mark Duda)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jun 2, 2026
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ANSI/CSA AMERICA FC 3-2004 (R2021) has been posted for ANSI BSR-8 (ANSI Public Review) on the ANSI Standards Action Website. For further information please visit: https://www.ansi.org/resource-center/standards-action.