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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
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This machine has been designed in accordance with all relevant directives and standards. However, it may still generate
electromagnetic disturbances that can affect other systems like telecommunications (telephone, radio, and television) or
other safety systems. These disturbances can cause safety problems in the affected systems. Read and understand this
section to eliminate or reduce the amount of electromagnetic disturbance generated by this machine.
This machine has been designed to operate in an industrial area. To operate in a domestic area it is necessary
to observe particular precautions to eliminate possible electromagnetic disturbances. The operator must install
and operate this equipment as described in this manual. If any electromagnetic disturbances are detected the
operator must put in place corrective actions to eliminate these disturbances, if necessary with assistance from
Lincoln Electric.
WARNING
Provided that the public low voltage system impedance at the point of common coupling is lower than:
68
m
Ω
for the
CITOTIG 400.
This equipment is compliant with IEC 61000-3-11 and IEC 61000-3-12 and can be connected to public low voltage systems.
It is the responsibility of the installer or user of the equipment to ensure, by consultation with the distribution network
operator if necessary, that the system impedance complies with the impedance restrictions.
Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of
electromagnetic disturbances. Consider the following.
Input and output cables, control cables, and telephone cables that are in or adjacent to the work area and the machine.
Radio and/or television transmitters and receivers. Computers or computer controlled equipment.
Safety and control equipment for industrial processes. Equipment for calibration and measurement.
Personal medical devices like pacemakers and hearing aids.
Check the electromagnetic immunity for equipment operating in or near the work area. The operator must be sure that
all equipment in the area is compatible. This may require additional protection measures.
The dimensions of the work area to consider will depend on the construction of the area and other activities that are
taking place.
Consider the following guidelines to reduce electromagnetic emissions from the machine.
Connect the machine to the input supply according to this manual. If disturbances occur if may be necessary to take
additional precautions such as filtering the input supply.
The output cables should be as short as possible and positioned together as close as possible to each other. If possible
connect the work piece to ground in order to reduce the electromagnetic emissions. The operator must check that
connecting the work piece to ground does not cause problems or unsafe operating conditions for personnel and
equipment.
Shielding of cables in the work area can reduce electromagnetic emissions. This may be necessary for special
applications.
WARNING
EMC classification of this product is class A in accordance with electromagnetic compatibility standard EN 60974-10 which
means that the product is designed to be used in an industrial environment only.
WARNING
The Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where the electrical power is provided by the public
low-voltage supply system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in those locations,
due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
