EU directives

Industrial societies cannot be imagined without electronic devices. In view of this, the European legislative has turned towards EMC and passed respective directives.

Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC directive) as well as directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment directive) govern the EMC properties of luminaires. The former must be applied to all luminaires. The latter is referenced where a luminaire contains components for radio communication (e.g. WiFi).

Both directives ensure the same protection level regarding EMC. EU directives and corresponding national laws only contain framework regulations. Technical requirements and testing provisions are contained in harmonised standards. EMC standards for luminaires and luminaire accessories in Europe and Germany are summarised in table.

Table 3.147: European and German guidelines regarding electromagnetic compatibility
3.2.1.13 Electromagnetic safety
3.2.1.13.2 EN 55015

SUBJECT SEARCH

  1. Luminaires
    1. Luminaires
    2. The enhanced concept of quality
    3. Photometric classification
    4. Photometric properties
    5. Photo biological safety
    6. Mounting and electrical connection
    7. Luminaire labelling
    8. Luminaire operation
    9. LED luminaire operation
    10. Operation of FL luminaires
    11. Electrical safety
    12. Fire protection
    13. Electromagnetic safety
      1. EU directives
      2. EN 55015
      3. EN 61000-3-2
      4. EN 61000-3-3
      5. EN 61547
      6. Electromagnetic fields - impact on a human body
      7. Low frequency EMF
      8. High frequency EMF
      9. Summary
    14. Mechanical safety
    15. Chemical and miscellaneous impact
    16. Acoustic properties
    17. Ventilation properties
  2. Specific requirements on luminaires
  3. Luminaire selection
  4. Light management
  5. Light sources
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