IEC 62488-2:2017
Power line communication systems for power utility applications - Part 2: Analogue power line carrier terminals or APLC
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IEC 62488-2:2017 addresses analogue power line carrier terminals for power utility applications, making it relevant to engineering teams that need a clear technical reference for PLC-based utility communications. As an original standard, it serves as the primary document for evaluating terminal requirements, technical documentation, and conformity assessment activities tied to power system communication equipment. For procurement, testing, and compliance workflows, IEC 62488-2:2017 can help define the expected basis for technical review and documented evaluation.
Overview of IEC 62488-2:2017
The official title, Power line communication systems for power utility applications - Part 2: Analogue power line carrier terminals or APLC, indicates a focused scope around analogue carrier terminals used on utility power networks. The document is likely used to support engineering specification, product evaluation, and verification activities for equipment that communicates over power lines in utility environments. It is a practical compliance reference for organizations assessing operational consistency, technical validation, and system-level compatibility within power utility communication architectures.
Compliance applications of IEC 62488-2:2017
IEC 62488-2:2017 is relevant where analogue power line carrier terminals are selected, specified, tested, or accepted for utility communication systems. It may support laboratory evaluation, factory verification, and procurement review by providing a common technical basis for comparing products and documenting conformity assessment evidence. In engineering and quality workflows, the standard can assist with alignment between equipment design, verification activities, and compliance preparation for electrical utility infrastructure and related communication systems.
Importance of compliance with IEC 62488-2:2017
Using IEC 62488-2:2017 as a technical reference can improve consistency across testing workflows, reduce ambiguity during product evaluation, and support risk management for utility communication equipment. For organizations involved in safety, interoperability, and technical compliance, it provides a structured basis for validation and procurement decisions. It is also useful when preparing documentation for conformity assessment, because a well-defined reference helps align engineering review, quality assurance, and acceptance criteria across different teams and suppliers.
- Analogue power line carrier terminals for power utility communication applications
- Technical basis for engineering specification and product evaluation
- Support for laboratory testing, verification activities, and acceptance review
- Useful for conformity assessment, procurement, and compliance workflows
- Publication Date: 2017-07-26
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- New Version Available: IEC 62488-2:2017 (2023-03-16)
- Previous Version: IEC 62488-2:2017 (2020-10-01)
- This Version: IEC 62488-2:2017 (2017-07-26)
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