Craig_m_Britland wrote: > Looking for international (European and Japanese) requirements for low > power intentional radiators. What are the power levels and > frequencies that require type testing? If I have a low power local > source am I exempt from national requirements? > > Thanks for your responses, > > [email protected] > Intel Product Regulations > >
Welcome to the confusing world of intentional radiators! In the EU, each country has its own laws, limits and test standards, and a general permit is required for each country. However, the situation is changing. ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) is publishing standards that will eventually be adopted by the EU countries. For example, ETS 300-683 is the EMC Standard for Short Range Devices (9kHz-25 GHz). It covers all requirements of the EMC Directive except radiated emissions. Other ETSI standards are used for those emissions. For Example, I-ETS 300 330 (an interium standard) applies to Short Range Devices 9kHz-30MHz. Now here is the fun part. To apply the CE mark, you have to obtain an EU Type Examination Certificate from a Notified Body. Either they can perform the test or they will accept the test results from a test lab that they recognize. Each country has a body that can issue compliance certificates to the ETSI emissions standard. That body may or may not be the Notified Body. For Example, in Germany, the BZT is both. Once you have the EU Type Examination Certificate, you may issue the Declaration of Conformity and apply the CE mark. But, the transmitter cannot be used until you obtain a permit. Most EU countries will recognize the ETSI emission standards. Present them with the emissions certificate of compliance and a test report and they will issue a permit. Germany will not do this. You must test to their local standard. Good luck! Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics These opinions are not necessarily those of Sensormatic Electronics
