Industrial machinery and control equipment
Electronic control panels, PLC-based equipment and machine electronics, with representative peripherals, cables and operating cycles.
Industrial Equipment & Power Electronics
Industrial Machinery, Drives and Power Electronics
From motor drives and converters to industrial control electronics, Stancer Testing-Lab helps your team evaluate electromagnetic emissions and immunity with a practical, product-specific test plan.
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Industrial products and power electronics we help evaluate
Switching circuits, motor cables, supply connections and control interfaces can all influence an EMC result. We plan around the equipment’s functions, operating environment and intended markets.
Motor drives and power drive systems
Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), adjustable-speed drives and associated electronics, with motor loads and installation arrangements included in planning.
Power converters and supplies
AC/DC converters, DC/DC converters, rectifiers and switching power supplies, evaluated with the required sources, loads and accessories.
Renewable-energy and storage electronics
Inverter electronics, storage converters, battery-management and energy-management equipment. Product-specific methods and test feasibility are reviewed before booking.
From switching noise to documented EMC results
Stancer Testing-Lab provides EMC testing and engineering support for industrial equipment and power conversion products. Our ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory helps your team investigate electromagnetic emissions and observe functional responses during immunity evaluation.
Measure emissions
Conducted emissions testing evaluates noise on the specified ports. Radiated emissions testing evaluates disturbances emitted through space from the configured equipment.
Observe immunity
Radiated immunity, conducted RF immunity, ESD and transient testing can investigate resets, sensor errors, communication faults and other responses under the agreed program.
Evaluate supply-related requirements
Harmonic and flicker testing and voltage dips and interruptions testing address different supply-related requirements. The equipment rating and applicable method determine the setup.
For high-current equipment, discuss our three-phase conducted-emissions arrangements up to 200 A with the laboratory. This is a method-specific capability: voltage, connections, load conditions and the equipment configuration require review. It does not imply that every immunity or harmonic test is available at that rating.
During development, EMC pre-compliance testing can compare cable routing, filtering, shielding or other proposed changes. These investigations provide design feedback; they do not guarantee a later compliance pass.
Match the product to the applicable EMC standards
A product-specific standard takes priority where applicable. We confirm editions, equipment classification, ports, operating modes and accredited methods before the test program begins.
| Reference | How it fits the test plan |
|---|---|
| EN 61800-3 | EMC requirements for adjustable-speed electrical power drive systems. Environment, drive category and installation arrangements influence evaluation. |
| IEC/EN 61000-6-2 and 61000-6-4 | Generic industrial immunity and emissions requirements where no applicable dedicated product or product-family standard exists. |
| CISPR 11 / EN 55011 | RF disturbance limits and measurement methods for equipment within the standard’s scope. Group and class are reviewed for the product. |
| IEC 61131-2 | Relevant requirements for programmable controllers and associated equipment within its scope. |
| IEC/EN 61326-1 | EMC requirements for applicable measurement, control and laboratory equipment. |
| IEC 61000-3 and 61000-4 series | Applicable harmonic/flicker requirements and disturbance test methods selected under the governing product or generic standard. |
These references are represented in Stancer’s published scope; the proposed methods, editions and any exclusions must be checked against our accreditation information. Renewable-energy products may require additional product-specific evaluations. EMC testing forms part of the technical evidence; machinery safety, electrical safety and grid-interconnection certification are separate assessments.
Prepare a representative industrial test setup
- Define the requirementsList target markets, product functions, environment and proposed standards.
- Arrange power and loadsConfirm dimensions, supply ratings, motor or converter loads, cooling and access needs.
- Exercise and monitorProvide firmware, cables and support equipment. Agree how operating cycles and functional responses will be observed.
- Review and documentRecord configurations, measurements, responses and corrective changes, then plan the next testing step.
Send the EMC and RF Client Information Sheet with the equipment specifications. For European market planning, see our CE marking support and Declaration of Conformity guidance. Connected industrial products may also need RF and wireless testing.
Industrial and power-electronics EMC questions
Which EMC standard applies to industrial machinery?
The equipment’s functions and intended environment determine the applicable requirements. A dedicated product or product-family standard takes priority where relevant. Generic industrial standards can apply when no dedicated standard exists. Drives, controllers and other assemblies may have their own references to review.
Can you test variable-frequency drives to EN 61800-3?
EN 61800-3 is listed in Stancer’s published accreditation scope. Before booking, we review the drive category, intended environment, supply rating, motor load, cables, proposed edition and applicable methods. The quotation defines the agreed configuration and measurements.
Why do motor loads and cable lengths matter?
Loads and operating modes affect converter switching and current flow. Motor and interface cables can carry conducted noise and contribute to radiation. Testing should use a documented arrangement that represents the product and the applicable installation requirements.
Does industrial EMC testing include complete machinery safety certification?
EMC evaluation addresses electromagnetic emissions and responses to disturbances. Complete machinery compliance can involve separate electrical, mechanical and functional safety assessments. An EMC test report supports the technical documentation for the agreed requirements; it does not establish compliance with every machinery obligation.
Can renewable-energy and energy-storage products be evaluated?
We can review the EMC testing needs of their power-conversion and control electronics. Share the product specifications, proposed standards, supply ratings and required loads. Scope and feasibility are confirmed before testing. PV-inverter, UPS, grid-interconnection and battery-safety evaluations may require additional methods or assessments.
Can we troubleshoot a converter before formal compliance testing?
Yes. A pre-compliance session can focus on emissions peaks, an immunity response or the effect of a proposed filter, cable or enclosure change. Bring representative sources, loads, accessories and monitoring tools. Results guide development and do not guarantee the outcome of later formal testing.
Plan your testing
Discuss your testing requirements
Tell us about your product and target markets. Our technical team will help clarify the testing scope and prepare a tailored quotation.