Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) criteria and consensus test and measurements procedures for broadband over power line (BPL) communication equipment and installations are presented. Existing national and international standards for BPL equipment and installations are referenced. This standard does not include the specific emission limits, which are subject to national regulations.

The scope of this standard is electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) criteria and consensus test and measurements procedures for broadband over power line (BPL) communication equipment and installations. The standard references existing national and international standards for BPL equipment and installations. It does not include the specific emission limits, which are subject to national regulations.

This standard is a part of a planned IEEE series of BPL standards that will cover major aspects of BPL communication technology: safety, EMC, media, coexistence, interoperability, and education. By providing test and measurement guidance as well as EMC criteria, this EMC standard will serve as a bridge between national spectrum regulations, power utility practice, and other interested party concerns. It is also will clearly identify the basic definitions of the applicable EMC parameters for BPL equipment and installations as well as measurements conditions and settings.