IEC 61800-3-2022 PDF

Full title and description

IEC 61800-3:2022 — Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 3: EMC requirements and specific test methods for PDS and machine tools. This international product EMC standard specifies emission and immunity requirements and associated test methods for adjustable speed power drive systems (PDSs), complete/basic drive modules (CDM/BDM) and machine tools that include or embed PDSs.

Abstract

Specifies electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements and specific test methods for AC and DC adjustable speed drives and machine tools with input and/or output voltages (line-to-line) up to 35 kV AC RMS. Applies to equipment of all power ratings and defines minimum emission and immunity performance across a very wide frequency range; it is intended for use as a product conformity and type-assessment standard for PDS, CDM, BDM and MT.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (current edition).
• Publication date: 30 November 2022.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 29.200; 33.100.01.
• Edition / version: 4th edition (IEC 61800-3:2022).
• Number of pages: 264.

Scope

Defines EMC requirements and specific test methods for adjustable speed power drive systems (PDSs) and machine tools (MTs) with converter input and/or output voltages (line‑to‑line) up to 35 kV AC RMS, and for complete/basic drive modules (CDM/BDM). Covers emission and immunity requirements from 0 Hz up to 400 GHz and is applicable to equipment of all power ratings. The standard excludes traction applications and electric vehicles and excludes equipment classified as Group 2 under CISPR 11. It does not set requirements for the electrical machine (rotating/linear) itself (those are covered by IEC 60034).

Key topics and requirements

• EMC emission limits and immunity performance criteria tailored to PDS, CDM, BDM and machine tools.
• Specific test methods and measurement setups for conducted and radiated emissions and immunity; where appropriate, reference to the IEC 61000 series test techniques.
• Applicability up to 35 kV line‑to‑line and for equipment of all power ratings.
• Extension of radiated immunity test band and related test arrangements (updates versus prior edition, including radiated immunity to higher frequencies).
• Guidance on use of the standard as a product EMC assessment standard for drives and embedded drive systems in machine tools.
• Exclusions and special cases (traction/electric vehicles; CISPR 11 Group 2 equipment such as welding or EDM are not covered).

Typical use and users

Used by drive and motor-drive module manufacturers, machine tool builders, EMC test laboratories, compliance engineers, certification bodies and product safety/regulatory teams to design, test and demonstrate EMC conformity of adjustable speed drives and machine tools containing drives. Also used by procurement/specification engineers to write EMC requirements into product specifications and by research and development teams for pre‑compliance testing.

Related standards

Commonly used alongside other standards in the IEC 61800 series (other parts covering functional aspects of adjustable speed drives), the IEC 61000 family (generic and product EMC test methods and immunity tests), CISPR 11 (industrial equipment emissions classification), and IEC 60034 (requirements for rotating electrical machines). National adoptions (for example ANSI/NEMA adoptions) and corrigenda may also apply in specific markets.

Keywords

adjustable speed drives, power drive systems, PDS, machine tools, EMC, emissions, immunity, test methods, CDM, BDM, radiated immunity, conducted emissions, 35 kV, CISPR 11, IEC 61800.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: An IEC international standard (IEC 61800-3:2022) that specifies electromagnetic compatibility requirements and specific test methods for adjustable speed power drive systems and machine tools.

Q: What does it cover?

A: Emission and immunity performance requirements and associated measurement/test methods for AC and DC PDSs, CDMs, BDMs and machine tools with line‑to‑line voltages up to 35 kV AC RMS; it defines limits, test arrangements and applicability including frequency coverage from 0 Hz to 400 GHz and specific exclusions (e.g., traction and electric vehicles; CISPR 11 Group 2 equipment).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of drives and drive modules, machine tool OEMs, EMC test labs, compliance and certification bodies, regulatory and procurement teams, and design/verification engineers working on EMC for industrial drives and machine tools.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The current published edition is IEC 61800-3:2022 (4th edition). It cancels and replaces the previous edition (2017). A corrigendum (Corrigendum 1, 2025) has been issued and its content has been incorporated in IEC copies where applicable. Check national adoption notices for local status and any national deviations.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 3 of the IEC 61800 series covering adjustable speed electrical power drive systems; other parts of the series address general requirements, functional safety and additional product requirements. It is also used together with IEC 61000 series EMC test standards and with IEC 60034 for electrical machines.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: EMC, adjustable speed drives, PDS, machine tools, emissions, immunity, test methods, CDM, BDM, radiated immunity, conducted emissions, CISPR 11, IEC 61000, 35 kV.