General Technical Specifications 
  6.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility 
ET 200S Distributed I/O System - Fail-Safe Modules 
Installation and Operating Manual, 08/2008, A5E00103686-07 
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6.3  Electromagnetic Compatibility 
Introduction 
This chapter presents information about immunity to interference of fail-safe modules and 
about EMC conformity. 
Definition of EMC 
Electromagnetic compatibility is the ability of an electrical device to function in its 
electromagnetic environment in a satisfactory manner without affecting this environment.  
Fail-safe modules also comply with the requirements of the EMC law for the European 
Single Market. As a requirement, the ET 200S distributed I/O system must comply with the 
specifications and guidelines for electrical configuration. 
Pulse-Shaped Interference 
The following table presents the electromagnetic compatibility of fail-safe modules with 
regard to pulse-shaped interference.  
 
Pulse-Shaped Interference  Tested With  Degree of Severity 
Electrostatic discharge in 
accordance with IEC 61000-4-2 
(DIN VDE 0843 Part 2) 
8 kV 
6 kV (cabinet installation mandatory) 
4 kV (no cabinet installation) 
3 (air discharge) 
3 (contact discharge) 
Burst pulse (rapid transient 
interference) in accordance with 
IEC 61000-4-4  
(DIN VDE 0843 Part 4) 
2 kV (supply line) 
2 kV (signal line) 
3 
4 
Zone B in accordance with IEC 61131-2 
Surge in accordance with IEC 61000-4-5 (DIN VDE 0839 Part 10) 
Degrees of severity 2 and 3 require an external protective circuit (see 
paragraph below) 
More stringent requirements to EN 298 regarding electromagnetic 
interference for modules which conform to this standard. 
Asymmetrical connection 
 
 
Symmetrical connection 
1 kV (supply line) 
1 kV (signal lead/data lead) 
2 kV (supply line) 
0.5 kV (supply line) 
0.5 kV (signal lead/data lead) 
1 kV (supply line) 
1 kV (signal lead/data lead) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 
 
3 
2 
 
3