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Magnetic Field Immunity Testing

Magnetic Field Immunity testing is essential to verify that electric/electronic products continue to operate as intended when exposed to low-frequency magnetic fields, pulsed magnetic fields and damped oscillatory magnetic fields. This testing assesses a device’s resilience against magnetic disturbances generated by industrial equipment, power distribution systems, rotating machinery, and other sources of high magnetic flux density commonly encountered in real-world environments.

Benefits of Magnetic Field Immunity Testing

  • Ensures Operational Stability Near Power Equipment: Verifies that devices remain functional in proximity to transformers, switchgear, motors, and high-current conductors.

  • Prevents Sensor and Control Circuit Disruption: Confirms that Hall sensors, current sensors, relays, and embedded controllers are not affected by 50/60 Hz magnetic fields.

  • Validates Robustness Against High-Current Switching Events: Ensures functionality when exposed to magnetic pulses created by switching inductive loads, breakers, contactors, and fault currents.

  • Protects Critical Electronics from Transient Field Effects: Confirms immunity of sensitive components such as microcontrollers, PLCs, sensors, and communication circuits.

  • Mitigates Field Failures in Industrial and Utility Settings: Helps prevent operational disturbances in facilities where high-current transients are common.

Our Process and Testing Capabilities

Stancer Testing-Lab is equipped with complete setup for performing compliance magnetic field testing. This includes Helmholtz coils and high-performance magnetic field generators capable of producing uniform and controlled fields across the full range required by the standards. For IEC/EN 61000-4-8, we generate sinusoidal magnetic fields from 50 Hz to 400 Hz, with adjustable field strengths up 1000A/m. This verifies a product’s ability to operate reliably under steady-state magnetic exposure caused by power transformers, motors, distribution systems, and other low-frequency sources.

For IEC/EN 61000-4-9, we generate pulsed magnetic fields representative of high-current switching events, fault conditions, and other transient phenomena typically found in industrial and substation applications. Our system produces controlled current impulses that create repeatable, high-intensity magnetic pulses, allowing precise verification of equipment immunity to sudden electromagnetic disturbances.

By adhering to the full requirements of IEC/EN 61000-4-8 and IEC/EN 61000-4-9, we help manufacturers demonstrate global compliance, validate product robustness, and ensure consistent performance even in environments with substantial magnetic interference.

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