IEEE/ANSI/USEMCSC C63.29-2022

This standard includes procedures for evaluating the compliance of lighting devices with applicable electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. Test procedures for radiated field strength and conducted disturbance measurements are included, with reference to established standards, where applicable. This standard covers measurement methodologies, but is not intended to describe regulatory limits. Some regulatory agencies classify lighting devices either as Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) equipment or as digital equipment, depending on its technology. However, if the lighting device includes any wireless modules (intentional radiator, e.g., IEEE 802.11), that portion of the lighting device is usually classified as radio apparatus. This standard includes methods for evaluating the compliance of the lighting device, excluding its radio apparatus portion (if any), with the applicable EMC limits, as specified by the purchasing agency or regulatory authority. Compliance evaluation procedures for radio apparatus are usually subject to other testing procedures; e.g., ANSI C63.10 [B1], ANSI C63.26 [B2], and/or additional or other applicable requirements, as specified by the purchasing agency or regulatory authority. This standard does not cover the testing of other types of ISM equipment, incidental or un-intentional radiators.

This standard specifies the methods of measurement to be used for evaluating compliance with the applicable radiated and ac mains power-line conducted emissions requirements for lighting devices in wide use (such as luminaires, self-ballasted lamps, dimmers, etc.).

New IEEE Standard - Active. U.S. consensus standard methods, instrumentation, and facilities for measurement of radio-frequency (RF) signals and noise emitted from lighting equipment in the frequency range from 9 kHz to 40 GHz are specified. Generic nor product-specific emission limits are not included in this standard. Where possible, the specifications herein are harmonized with other national and international standards used for similar purposes.