EMP-Hardened Technology
Experience peace of mind that EG4’s certified, EMP-hardened 18kPV inverters, WallMount All Weather batteries, and 48V LL V2/LL-S series batteries will keep working even during Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) events. EMP protection is built into EG4 Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) at no additional cost to you.
What is EMP and Why Does It Matter?
An Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) is a powerful burst of electromagnetic radiation, which can result from both natural and human-made events. Natural causes include solar flares and lightning-induced electromagnetic pulses (LEMP), while human activities such as load or source switching and nuclear explosions can also trigger EMPs. When an EMP occurs, it can generate powerful electric and magnetic fields capable of inducing high voltages and currents in electronic circuits. This sudden surge can cause widespread damage to electronic devices and critical infrastructure, potentially leading to prolonged power outages and disruptions.
The Importance of EMP Protection
Safeguarding electronic systems from EMP events is vital for ensuring the reliability and security of your power. EMP protection, or hardening, involves implementing robust measures to shield electronic devices from the destructive effects of EMPs. By doing so, we ensure that critical systems remain operational, protecting everything from personal electronics to essential infrastructure, and maintaining the stability of our modern way of life.
Why Choose EG4 EMP-Hardened Solar Solutions?
Our certified, EMP-hardened inverters and batteries provide you with an uninterrupted power supply, even during extreme electromagnetic events–at no additional cost to you.
Designed for your peace of mind.
EMP-Hardened Certification
Feel secure knowing that your 18kPV inverters, WallMount All Weather batteries, and 48V LL V2/LL-S series batteries are rigorously tested and certified for EMP protection, ensuring consistent performance even in critical scenarios.
Built-in Reliability
EG4's integrated EMP-hardened technology offers resilient, cost-effective energy solutions and peace of mind without the hefty price tag.
Future-Proof Design
Stay prepared for the unexpected with EG4’s EMP-hardened products, safeguarding your investments and equipment against electromagnetic pulses.
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EMP Test Reports
FAQs
EMP-hardened products are designed to withstand the damaging effects of high-energy electromagnetic pulses (EMP) and are built to remain operational during and after exposure to EMP pulses.
With the EMP hardened system, the customer will experience an undisrupted power supply from their inverters and batteries to support their home loads, enhancing the system’s reliability. The EMP hardened system will also help protect the downstream electrical loads from the damaging effects of the EMP and other surges.
No. A customer does not have to pay an additional cost to receive the EMP-hardened products from EG4. Our products are EMP-hardened by design. The customer must follow all installation instructions, including but not limited to grounding conduit boxes/gutters.
Currently, 18kPV inverters, Wallmount All Weather batteries and 48V LL V2/LL-S series batteries, along with their associated ESS, have passed EMP-hardened tests.
EG4 took two approaches to its products to make its products EMP-hardened:
a) Physical metal fabrication such as enclosing critical electronic components in cage-like structures to reduce the impact of radiated emissions, and
b) Careful component selection and added additional protection techniques such as surge, impulse and EMI protection circuits to reduce the conducted emissions.
The EG4 products are tested under MIL-STD 461G specifications. The 18kPV inverter passed CS 115, 116, 117, and RS 105. Wallmount All Weather batteries and 48V LL V2/LL-S series batteries passed CS 117 and RS 105.
CS 115, 116, 117, and RS105 refer to various test methods defined in the MIL-STD 461G. CS 115, 116, and 117 Conducted Susceptibility tests to ensure the product can withstand lightning-induced and high-frequency transients through the product’s cabling system (AC and DC wires). RS105 is a Radiated Susceptibility test to check the product’s ability to operate after being subjected to high-intensity electromagnetic pulses, which could be generated by events like nuclear explosions.
The combinations of these tests ensure that the product can withstand the harmful effects of both conducted and radiated emissions and remains operational and functional during and after an electromagnetic pulse event. In detail:
- CS115 – Conducted Susceptibility, Bulk Cable Injection
- What does it test? The equipment’s ability to withstand interference injected into its power and signal cables.
- Why is it important? Protects against EMI from nearby equipment or power sources.
- CS116 – Conducted Susceptibility, Power Leads
- What does it test? The equipment’s susceptibility to interference injected directly into its power input leads.
- Why is it important? Ensures the equipment can operate reliably even with fluctuations or noise on the power supply.
- CS117 – Conducted Susceptibility, Antenna Leads
- What does it test? The equipment’s ability to withstand interference injected into its antenna leads.
- Why is it important? Protects against EMI that could disrupt communication functions.
- RS105 – Radiated Susceptibility
- What does it test? The equipment’s ability to withstand electromagnetic fields from external sources.
- Why is it important? Ensures the equipment can function properly in the presence of radio transmitters, radar systems, and other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The testing process involves subjecting equipment to various controlled electromagnetic environments and evaluating its performance. This is typically done in a specialized test laboratory.
- CS115: Conducted Susceptibility, Bulk Cable Injection: This test evaluates the inverter’s ability to withstand electromagnetic interference (EMI) injected into its power and signal cables. This is crucial because nearby equipment or power sources can induce unwanted currents in these cables, potentially disrupting the inverter’s operation.
- CS116: Conducted Susceptibility, Power Leads: This test assesses the inverter’s resilience to EMI directly injected into its power input leads.
- CS117: Conducted Susceptibility, Antenna Leads: Inverters having communication wires that need to be tested for their susceptibility to EMI on these leads. This test ensures that external interference doesn’t disrupt any communication functions the inverter might have.
- RS105: Radiated Susceptibility: This test subjects the inverter to electromagnetic fields from external sources, simulating the real-world environment where radio transmitters, radar systems, and other devices emit radiation. Passing this test demonstrates that the inverter can operate reliably without being affected by these external fields.
Future certification will be driven by customer and market needs. However, EG4 plans to have all product lines EMP-hardened by design.