What is EMC, electromagnetic compatibility in industrial environments?

 

ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of a product to operate satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing electromagnetic interference itself. But what does this mean concretely for the industrial sector? Here are some explanations.

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Where do these electromagnetic waves disturbances come from?


Disruptions can have many causes:

- Natural factors, such as lightning,

- Devices designed to transmit/receive waves, such as mobile phones, radars, radio, television, etc.

- Devices that generate emissions, such as engines, digital circuits, etc.

 

What are the consequences of electro-magnetic waves?


Electromagnetic waves can disturb a signal, causing the electrical installation, a robot or machine to malfunction or transmit an incomplete or erroneous message (data, ignition order, etc.) or even completely block an industrial manufacturing process.

As a result, these disruptions can impact the proper functioning and productivity of a plant as well as the safety of the site.

 

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How to protect yourself from electro-magnetic pollution?


By ensuring the continuity of the shielded cable and thus the non-disruption of signals, using EMC products.

Our range of electrical socket outlets DECONTACTOR™ EMC (industrial socket + integrated switch), up to 400 A and 1000 V, is designed for this purpose: to avoid as much as possible accidental production shutdowns due to electromagnetic disturbances.

 

Fight electromagnetic interference with MARECHAL® solutions:


- Complete EMC protection

- Maximum security thanks to the DECONTACTOR™ system

- Automatic IP65 protection

- Optimum power transmission

- Power and control


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