BS EN 50505:2008 applies to equipment for resistance welding and allied processes designed for use in industrial or domestic environments.
BS EN 50505:2008 establishes a suitable evaluation method for determining the electromagnetic fields in the space around the equipment and defines standardized operating conditions and measuring distances. It also provides a method to show conformity with guidelines or requirements concerning human exposure to electromagnetic fields. The frequency range covered is 0 Hz to 300 GHz.
This standard may be used for demonstration of equipment conformity to ICNIRP guidelines, Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament, Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC and other national and international guidelines or requirements with regard to human exposure from EMF, for example Council Directive 2004/40/EC the requirements of Directive 98/37/EC.
Other standards may apply to equipment covered by this standard. In particular this standard can not be used to demonstrate electromagnetic compatibility with other equipment; nor does it specify any product safety requirements other than those specifically related to human exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
BS EN 50505:2008 contains:
- Normative references
- Definitions
- Physical quantities, units and constants
- Assessment procedures
- Uncertainty of assessment
- Assessment report