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Product and services for small firms. Surfaces of less than 1,000 sq.m.
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Product and services for hospitals, factories and cleaning professionals. Surfaces of more than 1,000 sq.m.
Electromagnetic field emissions of the machine at frequencies which interact with the human body. EN 62233
Exposure to the electromagnetic fields of daily-use devices (mobile phones, high voltage cables etc.)
is presently the subject of several studies in the medical field.
These studies seem to underline a correlation between exposure to certain electromagnetic fields and the
onset of some types of tumour.
That's why it's important to ensure that all the equipment we use guarantees the lowest levels of
electromagnetic field emissions.
With regard to the machines, the European standard defining test methods is the EN 62233.
The declaration of conformity, which comes with the machine, must state the conformity of the machine with
this standard. The machine with the lowest level of emissions is recommended.
Make sure the machine complies with standard EN 62233. Whenever possible, choose the machine which
ensures the lowest level of emission!
The conformity of our machines with standard EN 62233 is certified by an accredited laboratory, to
guarantee maximum operator safety.
Machine immunity to environmental EM fields. EN 61000-6 · EN 55014
As the machines also contain electronic devices, you must evaluate their sensitivity to the electromagnetic
fields in the places where the machine will be used.
In this respect, two types of environment are identified: residential environments - all places with
a maximum mains voltage of 220V; industrial environments - all places with an alternate mains voltage
above 220V.
Given the definition, the residential environment includes houses, supermarkets, hospitals and so on;
the industrial environment includes, for instance, companies utilising three-phase powered equipment.
Environmental electromagnetic fields interfering with the machine electronics may cause the malfunctioning
of the machine itself, with consequential risks for the operator's safety.
It's therefore important to read the declaration of conformity of the machine, to check its immunity level
is suitable for the environment where it will be used; to do this, just check the standard used as a
reference to measure machine immunity.
Make sure the machine complies with the standard stating the most suitable level of immunity for the
environment where it will be used.
The reference standards are:
EN 61000-6-1 for residential environments
EN 61000-6-2 for industrial environments
EN 55014-2 for electrically powered machines.
The immunity of our machines to EM fields in residential environments is certified by an accredited
laboratory, to guarantee maximum operator safety.
Machine emissions in the surrounding environment.
To assess whether a machine is suitable for use in a given environment, the electromagnetic wave
emissions of the machine must be measured and compared with the intrinsic requirements of the environment
it operates in.
In residential environments (places with a maximum mains supply of 220V), the lowest possible
levels of emissions, and anyway below those set by directive EN 61000-6-3, must be ensured.
In industrial environments on the other hand, with the normal presence of machines that
themselves generate electromagnetic pollution in the environment, there are less strict limitations,
as established by standard EN 61000-6-4.
Given the definition, the residential environment includes houses, supermarkets, hospitals and so on;
the industrial environment includes, for instance, companies utilising three-phase powered equipment.
The electromagnetic fields produced by the machine may cause anomalies in nearby equipment, possibly
involving some risk for people who depend on such equipment.
It's therefore necessary to check the declaration of conformity of the machine, to ensure the emission
level is compatible with the environment where it will be used; to do this, just check the standard used
as a reference to measure machine emissions.
