Electromagnetic Environmental Compatibility (EMEC) and EMF Measurements

EMF Measurements

What does Exposure to electromagnetic Fields (EMF) mean? EMF describes how electromagnetic fields affect humans and livestock. Its goal is to identify and assess potential health risks and to ensure reliable compliance with legal exposure limits.

Why EMF Measurements?

Electromagnetic fields can cause nerve stimulation or tissue heating, depending on their intensity. For this reason, manufacturers, employers, and system operators are required to ensure the protection of individuals. We support you in complying with legal regulations and in demonstrating the electromagnetic safety of your systems.

Magnetic field measurement ranges

  • DC – 40 kHz: isotropic Hall probe
  • 1 Hz – 400 kHz: isotropic magnetic field probes (3 cm², 100 cm²)
  • 0.3 – 60 MHz: isotropic magnetic field probe
  • 30 – 1000 MHz: isotropic magnetic field probe

Electric field measurement ranges

  • 1 Hz – 400 kHz: isotropic electric field probes (3 cm², 100 cm²)
  • 100 kHz – 6 GHz: isotropic E-field probe

Measurement equipment includes: Narda ELT-400, Wavecontrol SMP-2

  • Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment
  • Industrial companies and plant operators
  • Employers with EMF-exposed work areas
  • Operators of transmission or radio systems
  • Agricultural operations (livestock protection)

Our measurements follow current national and international requirements. Most of our measurement services are accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS).

Regulations & standards (excerpt):

  • 26th BImSchV – Implementation of the Federal Immission Control Act
  • ICNIRP Guidelines – Static fields (2009), Low-frequency (2010), High-frequency (2020)
  • DGUV Regulation 15 – Electromagnetic Fields
  • 2013/35/EU – Worker protection directive
  • 1999/519/EC – Public exposure limits
  • EN 62311 – Assessment of electronic/electrical equipment related to human exposure
  • EN 50413 – Basic standard (measurement and calculation procedures)
  • IEC 62110 – Measurement procedures for AC power-system magnetic and electric field exposure
  • IEC 62597 – Magnetic field levels generated by electrical/electronic railway equipment — Measurement procedures
  • EN 50500 – Measurement procedures for magnetic fields generated by electrical/electronic railway equipment with respect to human exposure
  • EN 50665 – Product family standard for evaluating electronic and electrical equipment regarding human exposure limits
  • EN 62233 – Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household and similar appliances with respect to human exposure

This ensures fully compliant and traceable EMF assessments.
 

We combine extensive expertise with high-precision measurement technology to ensure safe products, safe installations, and protection for both humans and animals:

  • Long-standing expertise in EMC/EMF
  • Use of specialized measurement systems
  • High measurement accuracy & DAkkS accreditation
  • Transparent and comprehensible test reports
  • Support in demonstrating compliance with legal requirements

Do you need EMF measurements or have questions about them?

We’re happy to help. Get in touch with us!

So that your products are “safe” for humans and animals!

Christoph Schwing
Head of EMC Laboratory / Assistant Manager Notified Body EMCD and RED

Contact

Verena Goldbach

Reception
EMC Test NRW GmbH
electromagnetic compatibility

Emil-Figge-Str. 76
44227 Dortmund

Tel.: +49 231 99967 850
Fax: +49 231 99967 855