Applies to electromagnetic compatibility of industrial-process measurement and control. Deals with general considerations in the context of the complexity of electromagnetic compatibility and the problems with which manufacturers and users of industrial-process measurement and control equipment may be confronted. Makes manufacturers and users of industrial-process measurement and control equipment aware of the problems involved in achieving and maintaining electromagnetic compatibility. In addition provides the background information necessary to understand the development of the different parts of the standard on electromagnetic compatibility in the field of industrial-process measurement and control.