SIST EN 50491-5-3:2011
(Main)General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) - Part 5-3: EMC requirements for industrial environments
General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) - Part 5-3: EMC requirements for industrial environments
The scope of EN 50491-5-1:2010 applies, with the following modification:
Replace the 3rd paragraph with the following ones:
This is the specific part of EN 50491-5 for HBES/BACS used in industry environment.
The environment covered by this standard is industrial, according to the definition in EN 61000-6-2.
Allgemeine Anforderungen an die Elektrische Systemtechnik für Heim und Gebäude (ESHG) und an Systeme der Gebäudeautomation (GA) - Teil 5-3: EMV-Anforderungen für den Gebrauch im Industriebereich
Der Anwendungsbereich von EN 50491-5-1:2010 gilt mit folgenden Änderungen:
Ersetze den dritten Absatz durch die folgenden Absätze:
Dieser Teil von EN 50491-5 ist für den Gebrauch von ESHG/GA in Industrieumgebungen bestimmt.
In dieser Norm werden Industrieumgebungen entsprechend den Festlegungen in EN 61000-6-2 behandelt.
Exigences générales relatives aux systèmes électroniques pour les foyers domestiques et les bâtiments (HBES) et aux Systèmes de Gestion Technique du Bâtiment (SGTB) - Partie 5-3: Exigences CEM relatives aux environnements industriels
Le domaine d’application de l’EN 50491-5-1:2010 s’applique, avec la modification suivante :
Remplacer le 3ème alinéa par les suivants :
Il s’agit de la partie spécifique de l’EN 50491-5 relative aux HBES/SGTB utilisés dans l’environnement industriel.
L’environnement dont est l’objet la présente norme est industriel, selon la définition de l’EN 61000-6-2.
Splošne zahteve za stanovanjske in stavbne elektronske sisteme (HBES) in sisteme za avtomatizacijo in krmiljenje stavb (BACS) - 5-3. del: Zahteve EMC za HBES/BACS, ki se uporabljajo v industrijskih okoljih
Področje uporabe EN 50491-5-1:2010 velja z naslednjo spremembo:
Tretji odstavek se nadomesti z:
To je posebni del EN 50491-5 za HBES/BACS, ki se uporablja v okoljih z industrijo. Okolje, zajeto s tem standardom je industrijsko, v skladu z opredelitvijo iz EN 61000-6-2.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 14-Jan-2008
- Publication Date
- 08-Nov-2010
- Technical Committee
- ELI - Electrical and communication installations
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 25-Oct-2010
- Due Date
- 30-Dec-2010
- Completion Date
- 09-Nov-2010
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2004/108/EC - Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EECOJ Ref: C 53/04 OJ Date: 25-Feb-2014
Slovenian Regulation2010-01-3290 - Pravilnik o železniškem telekomunikacijskem omrežju
Harmonized Standard2014/30/EU - Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (recast)OJ Ref: C 173 OJ Date: 13-May-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2019
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
Overview
SIST EN 50491-5-3:2011 sets out the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) when used in industrial environments. Published by SIST, this standard aligns with the European Standard EN 50491-5-3, forming part of the broader EN 50491 series on general requirements for HBES/BACS.
The standard specifically addresses industrial environments as defined in EN 61000-6-2 and provides guidance for manufacturers, integrators, and stakeholders involved in the design, deployment, and compliance testing of automation and building electronics in challenging electrical environments. By ensuring EMC compliance, the standard supports reliable operation and regulatory conformity, which is essential for effective building management and secure industrial automation.
Key Topics
- EMC Requirements for Industry: Focuses on immunity and emission criteria tailored for industrial settings, which typically have higher electromagnetic disturbances than residential or commercial environments.
- Reference to EN 50491-5-1: Most general, performance, and test requirements are inherited from EN 50491-5-1, with modifications to accommodate the particular needs of industrial locations.
- Immunity and Emission Testing: Sets out specific requirements for the immunity and emission characteristics of HBES/BACS devices and networks, referencing EN 61000-6-2 (immunity) and EN 61000-6-4 (emission).
- Performance Criteria: Defines how equipment should perform when exposed to electromagnetic disturbances, contributing to improved resilience and safety.
- Network Port Requirements: Provides detailed EMC requirements for network ports in industrial environments, ensuring reliable data communication even in the presence of transient events and electromagnetic interference.
Applications
SIST EN 50491-5-3:2011 is applicable in scenarios where HBES and BACS devices are installed in industrial environments such as factories, production plants, and other facilities with significant sources of electrical noise or interference. Typical practical uses include:
- Industrial Automation: Ensuring reliable and uninterrupted operation of automation systems and smart building solutions amidst demanding electromagnetic conditions.
- Integrated Building Management: Maintaining the integrity of communication between systems such as HVAC, lighting, access control, and energy management in industrial buildings.
- Product Development and Certification: Supporting manufacturers and engineering teams in designing HBES/BACS products that comply with EU regulatory frameworks, such as the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
- System Integration and Compliance Testing: Guiding installers and testers in evaluating conformity and interoperability prior to commissioning building automation solutions in industrial sites.
Related Standards
To implement the requirements of SIST EN 50491-5-3:2011, the following referenced standards and related documents are essential:
- EN 50491-5-1: General EMC requirements, test conditions, and methods for HBES/BACS.
- EN 61000-6-2: Establishes the basic immunity requirements for electrical and electronic equipment in industrial environments.
- EN 61000-6-4: Specifies emission standards in industrial contexts.
- EN 61000-4-4: Testing and measurement techniques for electrical fast transients (burst immunity).
- EN 61000-4-5: Surge immunity testing.
- EN 61000-4-6: Immunity to conducted disturbances from radio-frequency fields.
Conclusion
By adhering to SIST EN 50491-5-3:2011, stakeholders promote robust and safe operation of HBES/BACS in industrial settings, achieve regulatory compliance, and foster interoperability across systems. This standard is a critical component in the ecosystem of building automation and industrial electronics, ensuring reliability, safety, and future-proof scalability in increasingly interconnected environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 50491-5-3:2011 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) - Part 5-3: EMC requirements for industrial environments". This standard covers: The scope of EN 50491-5-1:2010 applies, with the following modification: Replace the 3rd paragraph with the following ones: This is the specific part of EN 50491-5 for HBES/BACS used in industry environment. The environment covered by this standard is industrial, according to the definition in EN 61000-6-2.
The scope of EN 50491-5-1:2010 applies, with the following modification: Replace the 3rd paragraph with the following ones: This is the specific part of EN 50491-5 for HBES/BACS used in industry environment. The environment covered by this standard is industrial, according to the definition in EN 61000-6-2.
SIST EN 50491-5-3:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.240.67 - IT applications in building and construction industry; 97.120 - Automatic controls for household use. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 50491-5-3:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 50090-2-2:1998/A2:2007, SIST EN 50090-2-2:1998, SIST EN 50090-2-2:1998/A1:2003, SIST EN IEC 63044-5-3:2019, SIST EN 50090-2-2:1998/A2:2007, SIST EN 50090-2-2:1998, SIST EN 50090-2-2:1998/A1:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 50491-5-3:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2004/108/EC, 2004/108/EU, 2010-01-3290, 2014/30/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2011
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SIST EN 50090-2-2:1998
SIST EN 50090-2-2:1998/A1:2003
SIST EN 50090-2-2:1998/A2:2007
Splošne zahteve za stanovanjske in stavbne elektronske sisteme (HBES) in
sisteme za avtomatizacijo in krmiljenje stavb (BACS) - 5-3. del: Zahteve EMC za
HBES/BACS, ki se uporabljajo v industrijskih okoljih
General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building
Automation and Control Systems (BACS) - Part 5-3: EMC requirements for industrial
environments
Allgemeine Anforderungen an die Elektrische Systemtechnik für Heim und Gebäude
(ESHG) und an Systeme der Gebäudeautomation (GA) - Teil 5-3: EMV-Anforderungen
für den Gebrauch im Industriebereich
Exigences générales relatives aux systèmes électroniques pour les foyers domestiques
et les bâtiments (HBES) et aux Systèmes de Gestion Technique du Bâtiment (SGTB) -
Partie 5-3: Exigences CEM relatives aux environnements industriels
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50491-5-3:2010
ICS:
97.120 Avtomatske krmilne naprave Automatic controls for
za dom household use
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50491-5-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2010
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.120 Supersedes EN 50090-2-2:1996 (partially) + corr. Mar.1997 (partially) + A1:2002 (partially)
+ A2:2007 (partially)
English version
General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES)
and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) -
Part 5-3: EMC requirements for HBES/BACS used in industry environment
Exigences générales relatives Allgemeine Anforderungen
aux systèmes électroniques pour an die Elektrische Systemtechnik für Heim
les foyers domestiques et les bâtiments und Gebäude (ESHG) und an Systeme
(HBES) et aux Systèmes de Gestion der Gebäudeautomation (GA) -
Technique du Bâtiment (SGTB) - Teil 5-3: EMV-Anforderungen
Partie 5-3: Exigences CEM relatives an ESHG/GA für den Gebrauch
aux HBES/SGTB destinés à être utilisés im Industriebereich
en environnement industriel
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Ref. No. EN 50491-5-3:2010 E
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by a joint working group of CLC/TC 205, Home and Building
Electronic Systems (HBES) and CEN/TC 247, Building Automation, Controls and Building Management
(BACS). It was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 50491-5-3 on
2010-04-01.
1)
This document supersedes the relevant parts of EN 50090-2-2:1996 ; it is referenced by CEN/TC 247
and CLC/TC 205.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2011-04-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2013-04-01
As a result of the discussions at the CLC/TC 205 meeting on 2004-10-5/6 concerning the structuring of
their standards in general parts and open system parts (see CLC/TC 205/Sec0413/INF) the following new
parts of EN 50491 under the generic title “General requirements for Home and Building Electronic
Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS)“ under the task of the
JWG CEN/TC 247–CLC/TC 205 are proposed:
Part 2 Environmental conditions;
Part 3 Electrical safety requirements;
2)
Part 4-1 Functional safety requirements (for non safety related systems);
2)
Part 4-2 Functional safety requirements (for safety related systems);
Part 5-1 EMC requirements, conditions and test set-up;
Part 5-2 EMC requirements for HBES/BACS used in residential, commercial and light industry
environment;
Part 5-3 EMC requirements for HBES/BACS used in industry environment.
This draft European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and covers essential requirements of
EC Directive EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. See Annex ZZ.
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1)
EN 50090-2-2:1996 + Corr. Mar 1997 + A1:2002 + A2:2007, Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 2-2: System
overview – General technical requirements
2)
Under consideration.
– 3 – EN 50491-5-3:2010
Contents
Introduction . 4
1 Scope .
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