David,
Replies in the text of your questions...
At 17:25 +0100 26/6/02, David Sproul wrote:
Dear Group,
As you will all know, under the EMC Directive a range of product
variants can be covered by a Technical Construction File.
A company who manufactures control panels for large industrial plant
has to re-submit every control panel it makes the a Competent Body
because it was impossible for them to build a super panel with every
conceivable component included.
I have 3 questions:
1/ Is there any other way they can have their range cover by a TCF
without having to re-submit to the Competent Body?
Firstly, I suggest they find a new CB - it sounds like the one they
have got is more interested in making money at their expense than in
solving a problem for their clients. Secondly, it's highly likely
they don't need to be using a TCF anyway.
2/ Under the LVD, do these panels have to be type tested to EN60439
by a Certified Body?
No. And 60439 may not be the right standard anyway.
3/ Is there anyway they can have their panel range reviewed to
EN60439 and be sure that their Safety Technical File will cover
future variants, without having to return to the Certified Body for
each new Panel.
Yes. They need to be trained to know how to do it for themselves.
The industry they work in is very competitive, so they cannot raise
their prices too much. Therefore each visit to the Competent Body
and the Certified Body is eating into their meagre profits.
Most of their competitors don't bother with independent verification
for either safety or EMC.
Are there any significantly knowledgeable people who could bring
this company some good news?
It's what we do for a living. To say more would be an abuse of the
EMC-PSTC forum.
Best regards,
David Sproul,
Alexander Lynn Approvals Management,
Tel/fax +44 (0) 1383 852222
Mobile +44 (0) 7950 744466
Regards
Nick.
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