IEC 62693-2013 PDF

Full title and description

IEC 62693:2013 — Industrial electroheating installations — Test methods for infrared electroheating installations. This international standard specifies test procedures, test conditions and measurement methods used to establish the main parameters and operational characteristics of industrial infrared electroheating installations.

Abstract

IEC 62693:2013 gives standardized test methods for characterizing infrared electroheating installations, including test arrangements, measurement of principal parameters and evaluation of performance under defined conditions. The standard is limited to infrared emitters that have a maximum spectral emission at wavelengths longer than 780 nm in air or vacuum and that emit wideband continuous spectra (for example thermal radiation or high‑pressure arcs).

General information

• Status: International Standard (published and in force; TC 27 publication).
• Publication date: 18 June 2013 (IEC publication date).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Technical Committee TC 27 (Industrial electroheating and electromagnetic processing).
• ICS / categories: 25.180.10 (Industrial electroheating installations).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0, 2013.
• Number of pages: IEC PDF: 61 pages; some national adoptions/endorsements (EN/BS/UNE/ČSN) show adopted documents with condensed pagination (commonly reported in the range ~34–40 pages).

Scope

This standard applies to industrial infrared electroheating installations and defines the test procedures, test conditions and measurement methods to determine their main parameters and operational characteristics. It covers infrared heating systems where infrared radiation predominates as the heat-transfer mechanism and is restricted to emitters with peak spectral emission beyond 780 nm and producing wideband continuous emission. The document sets out repeatable methods so manufacturers, test laboratories and purchasers can assess and compare performance.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of infrared electroheating installations and emitters.
• Specified test arrangements and environmental/test conditions to ensure repeatability.
• Measurement procedures for principal parameters (electrical input, radiant output, spectral characteristics, and operational characteristics).
• Methods to evaluate performance and to report results in a standardized format for comparison.
• Limitations and applicability (emitters with spectral maxima > 780 nm and wideband continuous spectra).

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of infrared electroheaters, test laboratories, conformity and compliance assessors, R&D groups developing industrial heating processes, plant designers and large industrial end‑users who require validated performance data for selection, procurement and verification of infrared heating installations. National standards bodies and industry associations use the standard when adopting or referencing IEC requirements.

Related standards

IEC 62693:2013 is part of the IEC corpus addressing electroheating and electrothermal processing. Relevant and related documents include the IEC 60519 series (safety in electroheating installations, including Part 12 for infrared electroheating), the IEC 60398 series (general test methods for industrial electroheating installations), and associated technical specifications on energy efficiency in electroheating (for example IEC/TS 62796:2013 and subsequent related updates). These related standards cover complementary topics such as safety requirements, general test methods and energy‑efficiency measurement methods.

Keywords

industrial electroheating, infrared electroheating, test methods, measurement procedures, radiant emitters, spectral emission, infrared heating, IEC 62693, TC 27.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62693:2013 is an international standard that specifies test methods for industrial infrared electroheating installations — how to measure and report the main performance and operational parameters of such installations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers standardized test procedures, test conditions and measurement methods specific to infrared electroheating installations whose emitters have peak spectral emission at wavelengths greater than 780 nm and which emit wideband continuous spectra. It does not address external combustible fuel inputs or upstream electrical transformation steps.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, plant designers, procurement teams and industry conformity assessors who need repeatable, comparable performance data for industrial infrared heating systems. National standards bodies also use the IEC text when preparing regional adoptions.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 62693:2013 is the first edition published in 2013 and is listed by IEC with a stability date extending to 2028; as of 25 February 2026 the document remains the published IEC edition for this subject. Users should check national adoption records or the IEC webstore for any later revisions or amendments beyond 2026.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it sits alongside other IEC standards and technical specifications for electroheating and electromagnetic processing (for example the IEC 60519 series on safety in electroheating and IEC 60398 on general test methods). These documents are produced by TC 27 and are intended to be used together where appropriate.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Industrial electroheating, infrared, test methods, radiant emitters, spectral emission, performance measurement, IEC 62693.