
PN 903-8820, Rev A
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Read and follow the recommendations in this section to avoid performance variations
or damage to the internal circuits of this equipment when installed in harsh electrical
environments.
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
However, some electronic devices may be susceptible to interference, therefore, ensure that
this equipment is used in a suitable environment.
The various congurations of the 993X Analyzer should not produce, or fall victim to, electro-
magnetic disturbances as specied in the European Union’s EMC Directive. Strict compliance
to the EMC Directive requires that certain installation techniques and wiring practices are used
to prevent or minimize erratic behavior of the Analyzer or its electronic neighbors. Below are
examples of the techniques and wiring practices to be followed.
In meeting the EMC requirements, the various Analyzer congurations described in this
document rely heavily on the use of metallic shielded cables to connect to the customer’s
equipment and power. Foil and braid shielded I/O cables are recommended for use in oth-
erwise unprotected situations. In addition, hard conduit, exible conduit, and armor around
non-shielded wiring also provides excellent control of radio frequency disturbances. However,
use of these shielding techniques is eective only when the shielding element is connected
to the equipment chassis/earth ground at both ends of the cable run. This may cause ground
loop problems in some cases. These should be treated on a case-by-case basis. Disconnecting
one shield ground may not provide sucient protection depending on the electronic environ-
ment. Connecting one shield ground via a 0.1 microfarad ceramic capacitor is a technique al-
lowing high frequency shield bonding while avoiding the AC ground metal connection. In the
case of shielded cables, the drain wire or braid connection must be kept short. A 5 cm (two-
inch) connection distance between the shield’s end and the nearest grounded chassis point,
ground bar or terminal is highly recommended. An even greater degree of shield performance
can be achieved by using metallic glands for shielded cable entry into metal enclosures.
Expose enough of the braid/foil/drain where it passes through the gland so that the shield
materials can be wrapped backwards onto the cable jacket and captured inside the gland, and
tightened up against the metal interior.
Inductive loads connected to the low voltage“Alarm Contacts”are not recommended. However,
if this becomes a necessity, adhere to proper techniques and wiring practices. Install an appropri-
ate transient voltage suppression device (low voltage MOV, “Transzorb,”or R/C) as close as pos-
sible to the inductive device to reduce the generation of transients. Do not run this type of signal
wiring along with other I/O in the same shielded cable. Inductive load wiring must be separated
from other circuits in conduit by using an additional cable shield on the oending cable.
In general, for optimum protection against high frequency transients and other disturbances,
do not allow installation of this Analyzer where its unshielded I/O circuits are physically mixed
with AC mains or any other circuit that could induce transients into the Analyzer or the overall
system. Examples of electrical events and devices known for the generation of harmful electro-
magnetic disturbances include motors, capacitor bank switching, storm related transients, RF
welding equipment, static, and walkie-talkies.
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