Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard for lifts, escalators and moving walks - Emission

This standard specifies the emission limits in relation to electromagnetic disturbances and test conditions for lifts, escalators and moving walks, which are intended to be installed permanently in buildings.

Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit - Produktfamilien-Norm für Aufzüge, Fahrtreppen und Fahrsteige - Störaussendung

Die Grenzwerte für die Aussendung von Strom-Oberschwingungen wurden der harmonisierten Norm EN 61000-3-12 entnommen. In Anbetracht der Eigenschaften und der Umgebung von Aufzügen, Fahrtreppen und Fahrsteigen gelten diese Werte für alle Systemabmessungen

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General Information

Status
Not Published
Public Enquiry End Date
24-Mar-2008
Current Stage
98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
Start Date
17-Aug-2010
Due Date
22-Aug-2010
Completion Date
17-Aug-2010

Relations

Effective Date
08-Jun-2022
Effective Date
01-Mar-2008

Overview

SIST EN 12015:2005/oprA1:2008 is a European standard set by CEN for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements specific to lifts, escalators, and moving walks. This standard defines the permissible levels of electromagnetic emission generated by these permanently installed systems in buildings. Its primary goal is to ensure that lifts, escalators, and moving walks do not cause or are not affected by electromagnetic disturbances that could impact the safety, reliability, and operation of other equipment or systems in the same environment.

Key Topics

  • Electromagnetic Emission Limits
    SIST EN 12015:2005/oprA1:2008 sets out the maximum levels of electromagnetic disturbances that lifts, escalators, and moving walks can emit. These limits are informed by harmonized standards, particularly EN 61000-3-12, to address harmonic currents relevant for buildings’ electrical infrastructure.

  • Test Conditions
    The standard establishes test conditions for measuring harmonic emission and other disturbances, ensuring reproducibility and accuracy in assessment. Before harmonic measurements, systems must stabilize into their normal operational state as defined by the manufacturer.

  • Integration with EU Directives
    This standard supports compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC, offering manufacturers a route to demonstrate conformity for EMC essential requirements when installing lifts, escalators, and moving walks in buildings.

  • Relevant Modifications
    The prA1 amendment updates references to related standards and modifies emission limits and testing criteria, aligning EN 12015 with modern EMC practices and regulatory updates.

Applications

SIST EN 12015:2005/oprA1:2008 is an essential standard for:

  • Manufacturers of Lifts, Escalators, and Moving Walks

    • Ensuring new products meet required EMC emission limits
    • Testing products under standardized conditions before market placement
  • Installation and Maintenance Providers

    • Complying with legal and safety requirements during installation in commercial and residential buildings
    • Conducting on-site EMC validation and troubleshooting to maintain conformity
  • Building Designers and Facility Managers

    • Integrating compliant vertical transportation solutions within infrastructure projects
    • Preventing electromagnetic interference that could disrupt building systems (e.g., fire alarms, security controls, communication networks)
  • Regulatory and Conformity Assessment Bodies

    • Assessing technical documentation and test results for issuance of CE marking and market access within the European Economic Area

Key benefits include increased safety, minimized interference with other sensitive equipment, and reduced risk of non-compliance penalties.

Related Standards

SIST EN 12015:2005/oprA1:2008 is closely linked with several other European and international standards, including:

  • EN 61000-3-12: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Limits for harmonic currents produced by equipment connected to public low-voltage systems
  • EN 115-1: Safety of escalators and moving walks - Construction and installation
  • EN 55014-1: Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances, electric tools, and similar apparatus - Emission
  • EN 12016: Electromagnetic compatibility - Immunity standard for lifts, escalators, and moving walks

Working in conjunction with these standards, SIST EN 12015:2005/oprA1:2008 provides a harmonized approach to EMC for permanently installed lifts, escalators, and moving walks, facilitating safe integration into modern building environments and compliance with EU legislation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 12015:2005/oprA1:2008 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard for lifts, escalators and moving walks - Emission". This standard covers: This standard specifies the emission limits in relation to electromagnetic disturbances and test conditions for lifts, escalators and moving walks, which are intended to be installed permanently in buildings.

This standard specifies the emission limits in relation to electromagnetic disturbances and test conditions for lifts, escalators and moving walks, which are intended to be installed permanently in buildings.

SIST EN 12015:2005/oprA1:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.100.10 - Emission; 91.140.90 - Lifts. Escalators. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 12015:2005/oprA1:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12015:2005, SIST EN 12015:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 12015:2005/oprA1:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2004/108/EC, 2004/108/EU, 89/336/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/404, M/BC/CEN/92/3. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2008
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Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard for lifts, escalators and moving
walks - Emission
Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit - Produktfamilien-Norm für Aufzüge, Fahrtreppen und
Fahrsteige - Störaussendung
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12015:2004/prA1
ICS:
33.100.10
91.140.90
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
EN 12015:2004
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
December 2007
ICS 33.100.10; 91.140.90
English Version
Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard for lifts,
escalators and moving walks - Emission
Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit - Produktfamilien-Norm
für Aufzüge, Fahrtreppen und Fahrsteige - Störaussendung
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 10.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12015:2004. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
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© 2007 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 12015:2004/prA1:2007: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Modifications to the Introduction.4
2 Modifications to Clause 1 .4
3 Modifications to Clause 2 .4
4 Modifications to Clause 4 .4
5 Modifications to Clause 6 .4
6 Modifications to Table 4.5
7 Modifications to Annex ZA .5
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EC Directive 2004/108/EC .6

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