EMC testing
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) product compliance testing & certification
What is Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and compliance have to do with electromagnetic energy and how it may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) or physical damage in the environment in which it operates. A common interpretation states that “an electronic or electrical product shall work as intended in its environment”, a fairly meaningless statement that makes no reference to standards compliance.
What is EMC Compliance
Set out in test standards depending upon the product type or compliance regions outlines the test requirements and pass or fail criteria hence compliant or non-compliant. These requirements are based around the expected electromagnetic environment that the device will be used in. Some regions only require emissions testing (emitted EMI) while other markets mandate immunity testing (susceptibility from EMI and transient effects).
About
Established in 1992 by 2 EMC experts
Established in 1992 by two EMC experts who previously worked for the Department of Defence (Government Aircraft Facilities). The EMC Technologies group including EMC Bayswater have invested heavily in facilities and staff to provide the highest level of EMC testing in Australia and New Zealand. With state of the art modern facilities including the only commercial accredited EMC testing facility with a 10m iOATS facility allowing modern and efficient testing of large products.
Commercial, Consumer & Industrial
Mandated regional product compliance requirements such as RCM, CE, FCC, ISED.
Military & Aerospace
Compliance with standards such as MIL-STD 461, MIL-STD 464, RTCA/DO-160, RTCA DO-294 and DO-307
Medical
Compliance with mandated directives such TGA, FDA & Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EC as amended by 2007/47/EC.
Automotive
Compliance for components, assemblies and whole vehicles with Automotive standards such as Ford, Holden, Toyota etc.
Railway & Rolling Stock
Compliance with railway and rolling stock standards such as EN 50121-X-X series.
Radio & Wireless
Compliance with standards such as ETSI EN 301 489-1 series for combined radio and products.
EMC Testing with EMC Technologies & EMC Bayswater
EMC Technologies offer accredited testing and 4 convenient locations with excellent testing facilities and experts. Locations include North West Melbourne, South East Melbourne, Sydney in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand.
We can handle your compliance requirements, perform your testing efficiently and complete your approvals with a fast turn-around. Providing accredited test reports that can be used in many regions and as evidence for certification requirements when needed.
Product approvals & Compliance testing services
EMC Technologies can provide the necessary EMC (RF, EMF and Safety) testing services and approvals for major international and local markets.
We can also provide approvals services for emerging markets!
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CE Marking – European compliance requirements
Specialising in CE Marking compliance for the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Directive, RED (Radio Equipment Directive), and LVD (Low Voltage Directive)
Region: Europe and EFTA Countries
Regulator: European Commission
Description: Electrical and electronic products sold in the European market must be CE marked. The application of the CE mark requires compliance with various European directives depending on the type of product. Commonly applied EU Directives include EMC, Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Radio Equipment Directive (RED), Machine Directive (MD) and Medical Devices.
Legal Requirements:
- The product must be tested to relevant harmonised standards. Most products require comprehensive emissions and immunity testing.
- Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance to the harmonised standards/directives
- Suppliers must complete and sign a Declaration of Conformity Statement which lists all the applicable directives and harmonised standards which the product complies with
- The CE mark must be affixed to the product.
- For certain equipment/standards a notified body must sign-off on the test reports
- NATA test reports are highly recommended to ensure report acceptance, otherwise products may have to be re-tested locally by an accredited laboratory
EMC Technologies Melbourne Branch – 10m iOATS Radiated emissions test site. Ideal for testing large products!
RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) – Australian and New Zealand compliance requirements
Specialising in C-tick, A-tick, RCM compliance
Region: Australia and New Zealand
Regulator: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Description: Electrical and electronic products sold into the Australian and New Zealand market must be RCM compliant and must undergo RCM testing. This involves EMC testing (Electromagnetic Compatibility, ie C-tick testing), EMR testing (Electromagnetic Radiation), Radiofrequency communications testing, Telecommunications testing (ie A-tick testing), safety testing and associated certification. The RCM label can only be used when the product complies with all applicable mandatory standards.
Legal Requirements:
RCM testing must be completed on each product to applicable ACMA RCM standards. For EMC compliance, only emissions testing is required. Immunity testing is not mandatory however highly recommended by ACMA to increase product reliability. Harmonics and Flicker testing (IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-3) is also not required.
- Depending on the classification (low, medium or high risk) different levels of proof of compliance are required. Some products are exempt from RCM testing. If in doubt, we will be happy to guide you.
- Relevant RCM test reports must be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance to the relevant RCM standards.
- Suppliers must register on the ACMA/ERAC National Database and if mandatory RCM safety standards apply, they must also register the product on the database
- Suppliers must complete and sign a Declaration of Conformity Statement which lists all the applicable RCM standards which the product complies with. (EMC, EMR, Wireless, Telecoms, Safety)
- The RCM (or soon to be phased out C-tick, A-tick) mark must be affixed to the product after compliance has been established.
- NATA test reports are highly recommended to ensure report acceptance. ACMA advises that in case of a dispute, a NATA endorsed reports is always accepted as proof of ACMA compliance.
- Certain products (such as Power Adapters or Chargers) known as “prescribed or declared articles” must also be:
- Tested for electrical safety by an accredited laboratory (click here for safety testing services)
- A Certificate of Conformity obtained from an accredited Certification Body
- Registered on the ERAC national database as an RCM Responsible Supplier
- A Responsible Supplier can delegate the ERAC registration to their ERAC Authorised Representative.
Note that products employing wireless and telecoms will generally require test reports for Telecoms, Wireless, EMC, Safety and EMR/SAR.
EMC Technologies can provide all the above services including arrangements for ACMA certification, ACMA registration and RCM Registration.
For more information on the RCM scheme please click here
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) – United States of America (USA) compliance requirements
Specialising in USA FCC compliance testing and certification
Region: North America (USA)
Regulator: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Description: Electrical and electronic products sold in the US market must comply with relevant sections of the FCC rules, based on the type of product.
Legal Requirements:
- The product must be tested to relevant section of the FCC rules on a registered or accredited test site
- Emissions testing only is required
- Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance
- Local Representative is required for DoC products
- The FCC logo and statement must be affixed to the product
- Certain products require FCC accredited (DoC) reports. An FCC accredited (not listed) site must be used. EMC Technologies is both FCC accredited for DoC testing and FCC listed for Verification testing
- Certain products require endorsed (ie NATA accredited) test reports
- Intentional radiators require certification. The test report and associated technical documentation must be submitted to the FCC or a designated TCB (Telecommunications Certification Body/Technical Conformity Body). A grant is then issued for the product and FCC ID number
- EMC Technologies can make all TCB arrangements on your behalf.
ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) – Canada compliance requirements
Specialising in Canadian ISED compliance testing and certification
Region: Canada
Regulator: ISED
Description: Electrical and electronic products sold in the Canadian market must comply with the Canadian EMC, Wireless and Human Exposure Standards. ISED generally accepts FCC test reports for some transmitters however the FCC reports must contain specific reference to the relevant ISED requirements and standards.
Legal Requirements:
- The product must be tested to the relevant standards on a registered test site
- Emissions testing only is required
- Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance
- The ISED logo and statement must be affixed to the product
- Intentional radiators require certification. The test report and associated technical documentation must be submitted to Industry Canada or a designated TCB (Telecommunications Certification Body /Technical Conformity Body). A grant is then issued for the product and ISED number
- A local representative is required for most transmitters
- EMC Technologies can make all TCB arrangements on your behalf.
– VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment) – Japanese compliance requirements
Specialising in Japanese VCCI and JRL (Japanese Radio Law) MIC compliance testing and certification
Region: Japan
Regulator: Ministry of Information and Commerce (MIC) for Wireless devices. Self regulating (voluntary) for Information Technology Equipment (ITE).
Description: Electrical and electronic products sold in the Japanese market must comply with relevant MIC regulations and VCCI Rules.
Legal Requirements:
- The product must be tested to the relevant standards by an authorised and registered test house
- EMC Technologies is the only VCCI registered Test house in Australia/NZ
- Emissions testing only is required for ITE
- Relevant test reports shall be held by the supplier as evidence of compliance
- The VCCI logo and statement must be affixed to the product
- Intentional radiators require testing and MIC certification by Registered Certification Body (RCB)
- EMC Technologies can make all certification arrangements on your behalf.
CCC – Chinese compliance requirements
Region: China
Regulator: CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration).
Description: Electrical and electronic products imported, sold or used in the Chinese market must comply with relevant CCC regulations.
Legal Requirements:
- Submission of an application and supporting materials
- Type Testing by a CNCA-designated test laboratory
- Factory Inspection by CQC representatives
- Evaluation of results
- Approval of CCC Certificate
- Annual Follow-up Factory Inspections by Chinese officials
EMC Technologies New Zealand can test your product if it was manufactured in New Zealand. Please click here for our IANZ CCC accreditation certificate
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