A Novel Method of Evaluating the Harmonic Power Analyzer's Performance for PC-Based Testing and Measurement Applications Related to Electromagnetic Compatibility

This paper discusses the methods for performance analysis of a PC-based harmonic power analyzer used in EMC testing and measuring applications. According to IEC 61000-3-2, this is an easy-to-use, reasonably priced way to assess how well a harmonics emission measurement system is performing in real time. There is no mention of any alternative approach or calibration method to verify the performance analysis in the IEC 61000-3-2 standard. Different vendor equipment is used to create a single harmonic emission monitoring setup. Thus, getting calibrating services is a highly difficult task that also requires a significant financial investment. Using this straightforward, low-cost analysis technique, it is possible to monitor the operation of the measurement setup locally and address all of these problems. Overall, the paper provides a comprehensive overview of the new approach to performance analysis of a PC-based harmonics power analyzer for EMC test and measurement applications, emphasizing the importance of a simple, cost-effective, and reliable method for maintaining measurement system performance.