Hello Mark, Pryor and group
I fully agree with the remarks that Mark makes in his conclusions about EN 50082-1:1997. I want to emphasize however that any new product complying to the 1992 version has just the period to DOW to meet the 1997 version. This means that without new declaration (and testing and modifications..) at DOW your sales have to STOP. So better meet the 1997 requirements immediately for any NEW product which economic life will probable exceed DOW. Your remark about the OJ and waiting for publication is legally correct, but as the 1992 is almost a subset of the 1997 version (except for radiated immunity: was 30 -1000 MHz , now 80 -1000 MHz and the added modulation issue) , your test house will probable include the requirements of the 1992 version in the 1997 version series of tests (this is what we offer our clients). The declaration of conformity is issued in 2 versions: one for 1992 version and a future-to-be-signed-version for the 1997 version. The EN 50082-1:1997 version will however soon (!???!) be replaced by the IEC 1000-6-1 generic standard implemented in the EN 61000-6 series. New DOWS new problems! Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen == CE-test, qualified testing, Consultancy, Compliance tests for EMC and Electrical Safety 15 Great EMC-design tips available ! Visit our site : http://www.cetest.nl The Dutch Electronics Directory http://www.cetest.nl/electronics.htm == -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: Mark Briggs [SMTP:mbri...@elliottlabs.com] Verzonden: dinsdag 24 februari 1998 1:11 Aan: CTL; emc-p...@ieee.org Onderwerp: Re: EN50082-1:1997 Pryor - The 1997 version of the standard cannot be used as sefl-certification standard until it is referenced in the Official Journal (OJ). The idea was that the OJ would list the standard and also list the date of withdrawal (dow) of conflicting standards (in this case the 1992 edition), effectively giving a transition period. If the OJ does not give a dow then I assume that the DOW listed in the standard will be used to define the end of the transition period. During the transition period, either standard can be used for self-certification of a device. After the transition period, only the 1997 version can be used. So, in answer to your questions: >I am getting conflicting opinions on the effectivity of EN50082-1:1997. > >the dop is 1998-03-01 > >the dow is 2001-07-01 > >One opinion is that all NEW products released after the dop (1998-03-01) >must meet the 1997 version. Not in my opinion - I believe that the EMC Directive treats each product as it is placed "on the market" as a NEW product. Also the dop of the standard cannot be used to determine whether or not it can be used for the EMC Directive, it depends on the OJ. > >A second opinion is that NEW products may meet the 1992 version until the >dow (2001-07-01). Depending on the dow listed in the OJ, this is correct (in my opinion) > >It is generally agreed that existing products have until the dow >(2001-07-01) to meet the 1997 version. Correct (in my opinion) > > >I would appreciate and clarification. > >Best Regards > >Pryor McGinnis > > +------------------------------------+ + Mark Briggs MSc CEng, MIEE + + Manager, EMC Consulting Services + + Elliott Labs, 684 W Maude Avenue + + Sunnyvale, CA 94086 + + + + Phone: +1 (408) 245 7800 x238 + + Fax: +1 (408) 245 3499 + + + + Email: mbri...@elliottlabs.com + + http://www.elliottlabs.com + +------------------------------------+
