Software update completed! IEC 61000-3-2:2018, Yes, we can do it.

At present, BTL has completed the software update, has the ability to perform

IEC 61000-3-2:2018 new version of harmonic testing, customers in need await your visit.

The main changes of the new standard are quite different in the requirements of lighting equipment. Compared with IEC 61000-3-2:2014, the main technical changes are as follows:

a)     an update of the emission limits for lighting equipment with a rated power

      ≤ 25W to take into account new types of lighting equipment;

b)      the addition of a threshold of 5 W under which no emission limits apply to all lighting equipment;

c)      the modification of the requirements applying to the dimmers when operating non-incandescent lamps;

d)     the addition of test conditions for digital load side transmission control devices;

e)      the removal of the use of reference lamps and reference ballasts for the tests of lighting;

f)       the classification of professional luminaires for stage lighting and studios under

      Class A;

g)      a clarification about the classification of emergency lighting equipment;

h)      a clarification for lighting equipment including one control module with an active input power ≤ 2 W;

i)        an update of the test conditions for television receivers;

j)        an update of the test conditions for induction hobs, taking also into account the other types of cooking appliances