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UPS SYSTEM EMC STANDARD IN THE US

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duki

Electrical
Apr 21, 2003
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Does anyone know which NEMA, ANSI, IEEE or UL standard applies to UPS system design that covers EMC requirements in the US. In the IEC there is 62040-2, but does the US have one?
 
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IEEE C62.48 covers the "Interactions Between Power System Disturbances and Surge-Protective Devices".

Several Process Industry Practices address UPS systems for ferroresonant, PWM UPS.

UL 1778 covers safety UPS.
 
You can check one of these Standars:
1-American National Standards Association / Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (ANSI/IEEE:
ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit
IEEE 450 Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Large Load Storage Batteries for Generating Stations
and Substations
2-National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA):
NEMA General Purpose Enclosures, Indoor
3-National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
4-Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL):
UL 1778 Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment
 
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