Electromagnetic Compliance - 2
•Product is subject to conditional connection. Maximum system impedance allowed
Zmax = 0.19 + j 0.12. (Ref : TS EN 61000-3-11)
•When the machine is used in environments with high electromagnetic elds, the change
in the set welding/cutting current may exceed ± 10%.
•This machine complies with the standard IEC/EN 61000-3-12.
h) the time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out.
The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building
and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the
boundaries of the premises.
Assessment of welding installation
In addition to the assessment of the area, the assessment of arc welding installations may be
used to evaluate and resolve cases of interference. An emission assessment should includ
in situ measurements as specied in Clause 10 of CISPR 11:2009. In situ measurements
may also be used to conrm the efciency of mitigation measures.
Mitigation measures
Public supply system: Arc welding equipment should be connected to the public supply
system according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. If interference occurs, it may
be necessary to take additional precautions such as ltering of the public supply system.
Consideration should be given to shielding the supply cable of permanently installed
arc welding equipment, in metallic conduit or equivalent. Shielding should be electrically
continuous throughout its length. The shielding should be connected to the welding power
source so that good electrical contact is maintained between the conduit and the welding
power source enclosure.
Maintenance of the arc welding equipment: The arc welding equipment should be
routinely maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. All access and
service doors and covers should be closed and properly fastened when the arc welding
equipment is in operation. The arc welding equipment should not be modied in any way,
except for those changes and adjustments covered in the manufacturer’s instructions. In
particular, the spark gaps of arc striking and stabilising devices should be adjusted and
maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Welding cables: The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be
positioned close together, running at or close to the oor level.
Equipotential bonding: Bonding of all metallic objects in the surrounding area should be
considered. However, metallic objects bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the
operator could receive an electric shock by touching these metallic objects and the electrode
at the same time. The operator should be insulated from all such bonded metallic objects.
Earthing of the workpiece: Where the workpiece is not bonded to earth for electrical safety,
nor connected to earth because of its size and position, for example, ship’s hull or building
steelwork, a connection bonding the workpiece to earth may reduce emissions in some, but
not all instances. Care should be taken to prevent the earthing of the workpiece increasing
the risk of injury to users or damage to other electrical equipment. Where necessary,
the connection of the workpiece to earth should be made by a direct connection to the
workpiece, but in some countries where direct connection is not permitted, the bonding
should be achieved by suitable capacitance, selected according to national regulations.
Screening and shielding: Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment
in the surrounding area may alleviate problems of interference. Screening of the entire
welding area may be considered for special applications.
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