EN 301 489-x series is Definitely NOT for radio. It's listed under the EMC directive, and the test suite is typically as in IT equipment
(but no class A) with added tests for automotive sets. The different approaches of mixed function equipment under the RTTE directive is defined by the way the products can operate independently of each other. So the separate testing approach is good for a USB plugin WiFi module, but not for a soldered WiFi module, as part of its wireless properties is defined by the ancillary equipment. (it programs and controls the module and output power for example) In the soldered case the whole of the setup with the transmitter switched off will be tested for EN 301489-x (x depends of technology) and the module to its appropriate radio standard such as EN 300328 EN 300440 or EN 300220 and others. Gert From: Paasche, Dieter [mailto:dieter.paas...@christiedigital.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 9:30 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Radio in class A product In my interpretation, the main product is not an ancillary equipment from EN 301 489-1 point of view. The main function has nothing to do with radio. The product uses data from the internet and process it into any display. The Wifi, is now an add on so you can also get the information wireless. Hence I think that EN 301 489 would not apply, or maybe just for the radio module. Reading through EN 300328 and under section 5.1.5 ( or better say 5.1.5.2.2.3) it looks to me that I can have host equipment and radio tested separately, and therefore have a class A for the host equipment and class B for the radio. Even if the radio is part of the host equipment, it looks to me that I can test the host equipment with the radio in standby mode or receiving mode. Any comments? Sincerely, Dieter Paasche Advanced Product Developer, Electrical CHRISTIE 809 Wellington Street North Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4Y7 Phone: +1 519-744-8005 Ext 7211 www.christiedigital.com <http://www.christiedigital.com/> This e-mail message (including attachments, if any), is confidential. Any unauthorized use, distribution or disclosure is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or telephone and delete it and any attachments from your computer system and records. From: Michael Derby [mailto:micha...@acbcert.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 2:06 PM To: Paasche, Dieter; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] Radio in class A product Hello Dieter, In addition to the responses you already received (which I like), I would ask you to check that your host ITE product is really 'ancillary equipment', as defined in EN 301 489-1. I think that as others have pointed out, your host product will most likely continue to need to meet EN 55022 Class A, whilst you should check that the emissions from your WiFi operation meets the emissions limits of EN 300 328 (and/or EN 301 893). Thanks, Michael. From: Paasche, Dieter [mailto:dieter.paas...@christiedigital.com] Sent: 27 May 2015 16:29 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Radio in class A product Dear members, I am adding a radio (WiFi module) to an ITE class A product. The product is tested under CISPR 22/24. I was told now that, because of the radio, the standard to apply is EN 301489-1, and therefore my product has to meet the class B of EN 55022 for emissions. My opinion is that product and radio have to be tested separately and test the product to EN 55022/24 (without radio, or with the 2.4 GHz transmission frequency filtered), and the radio or radio module by itself under EN 31489-1. Is that correct? Where can I find the right interpretation? Sincerely, Dieter Paasche - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. 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