CE Mark for LVD

CE Mark Testing for the Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

In these days of increasing company and personal liability, safety of electrical/electronic products is of major importance. Most countries have imposed strict regulations on these products. EMC Technologies can help clients who are developing electrical or electronic products to obtain the necessary safety certifications and meet the appropriate quality standards.

As of January 1, 1997 it became mandatory for manufacturers of electrical equipment destined for European Union countries, to comply with requirements of the Low-Voltage Directive (LVD). The LVD (73/23/EEC plus parts of 93/68/EEC) requires electrical equipment to comply with specific design standards so that the user and consumers are offered protection from electric shock and fire, as well as other electrical, thermal, and product construction hazards.

The LVD applies to all electrical equipment designed for use with voltages between 50-1000 VAC and 75-1500 VDC. The approval process does not require the intervention of a European test lab or notified body so the manufacturer/supplier can complete the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) based on EMC Technologies tests report.

Our electrical safety services begin with an inspection and survey of your equipment by our safety experts, to identify possible product safety deficiencies. We evaluate your product for construction details, design requirements, and component make up against the applicable European harmonized standards. We also review schematics and instruction manuals for appropriate labeling and safety information details. Our test reports outline the recommended corrective actions, with an emphasis on the design considerations that may affect EMC test results. We also specify a suite of tests which will demonstrate conformity for the product, and allow you to decide which test to perform first; EMC or LVD.

EMC Technologies’ Low-Voltage Directive Compliance Services:

Identify applicable directives, standards, and other relevant agency approvals.
Pre-test safety survey, which includes construction/component/documentation review and test plan
Test to demonstrate conformity with standards
Generate test reports for the technical file
Prepare Declaration of Conformity to allow application of CE label to product

Our safety compliance services include the following electrical safety testing.

Hipot Testing Ground Continuity Impact
Accessibility Humidity Soak Drop Testing
Temperature Rise Dielectric Strength

We provide design guidance for compliance with Australian, European and international safety requirements. Our safety experts can provide a one-stop safety compliance service and eliminate the relieving you of the onerous work dealing with bureaucratic procedures and paperwork.

EMC Technologies is NATA accredited for testing of electrical and Telecommunications equipment to ACMA (formerly ACA) Technical Standards ACA TS001, AS/NZS3260, EN60950 and a broad range of Australian and international product safety standards. Call our safety experts us if you need more information.

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