Alternative methodologies for the evaluation of the EMC-behaviour of large machines

On the legal aspect, the new European Directive on ElectroMagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC concerns also large machines. The conformity assessment procedure in that case should be clarified and which standards should be applied and how. On a technical point of view, the special situation to characterise the EMC behaviour of large machines implies that current procedures are complex and very expensive, and in some cases even not possible. Adapted measuring methodologies and procedures are needed. As a response to this situation and within the European R&D Frameworks, the TEMCA2 project aimed to develop new and adapted methodologies for the assessment of EMC related to this type of industrial large machinery. The present paper describes the legal aspect for large machines and shows the objectives and the results of the European TEMCA2 project.status: publishe