Careful with the idea that the US and Canada are ‘fully harmonized’. That 
simply aint the case.  There are a number of things that must be considered for 
transmitters that are different between the US and Canada.  What can be said is 
that most likely, if you do testing per the Canadian requirements, then the FCC 
is probably met as well, but not necessarily the other way around.

Thanks 

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From: S Drysdale [mailto:sdd...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 10:46 AM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG
Subject: Re: [PSES] Bluetooth audio product

 

I could fully agree about IC (now calling themselves ISED)  As IC/ISED 
typically only accepts data for RF certification up 1 year past measurement 
date, it is well worth filing for IC/ISED for Canada at the same time as FCC 
certification.  Even if you are not planning on marketing in Canada now, the 
'couple bucks for filing purposes' can save having to re-test down the road.  

Best Regards,

Scott Drysdale

Global EMC Labs (Montreal, Canada)

OOO - Own Opinion Only

 

 

On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 2:57 PM, Rodney Davis <rodney.da...@mitel.com 
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And what about Industry Canada, may as well get IC as it is fully harmonized, 
just another couple bucks for filing purposes and you can expand your market 
region...

 

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From: Paasche, Dieter <dieter.paas...@christiedigital.com 
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Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 1:54 PM
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Subject: Re: [PSES] Bluetooth audio product 

 

Just to add some information to Michaels very good comments. 

 

The R&TTE Directive will be replaced by the new RED directive soon. European 
member states must apply the Directive requirements from 13 June 2016.

 

For FCC and if you use an approved module (highly recommended) here is a link 
to the FCC ID search. 

 

 <https://www.fcc.gov/general/fcc-id-search-page> 
https://www.fcc.gov/general/fcc-id-search-page


 <https://www.fcc.gov/general/fcc-id-search-page> 

 <https://www.fcc.gov/general/fcc-id-search-page> FCC ID Search | Federal 
Communications Commission

www.fcc.gov <http://www.fcc.gov> 

FCC ID numbers consists of two elements, a grantee code and an equipment 
product code. The FCC ID is assigned to all devices subject to certification.

 

 

If you use an approved module,  make sure you use it as it was certified. Any 
critical change (Like changing to an antenna with an higher gain) might need 
re-certification. 

 

 

Sincerely, 

 

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Advanced Product Developer, Electrical

CHRISTIE

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From: Michael Derby [mailto:micha...@acbcert.com <mailto:micha...@acbcert.com> 
] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 10:04 AM
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG <mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG> 
Subject: Re: [PSES] Bluetooth audio product

 

Hello Ian,

 

Your product will now need to meet the R&TTE Directive.   No longer will it be 
the EMCD and LVD.

 

You’ll still need to consider your audio operation during your EMC testing 
(does my audio still work when I apply EMC tests?), just as you have always 
done.

But now, in addition, you will need to test that the Bluetooth link also 
continues to work during the EMC tests.   The standard to look at there is EN 
301 489-17 and it calls up EN 301 489-1.

 

You will need to test the Bluetooth radio performance to an appropriate 
standard too, such as EN 300 328.

 

EN 300 328, EN 301 489-17 and EN 301 489-1 all come in versions which are 
harmonised standards, assuming you use the correct version numbers (Vx.x.x, 
etc.) and you test correctly.   (Accredited test lab is not needed, but it 
might give you confidence)

When you have fully applied harmonised standards, you are free to sign your own 
DoC to the R&TTE Directive and you do not need a Notified Body.

 

 

For the FCC, you should check in case you are installing a module which is 
already FCC certified, because the USA does have a modular approvals process.

If the Bluetooth module is certified, you can install it with minimal testing 
effort and no additional radio authorisation.

If the Bluetooth is not a module, or it is a module which is not certified, 
then it will need to be tested and certified.

 

 

Please let me know if this has given you any answers, or just more questions!

 

 

Michael.

 

 

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From: McBurney, Ian [mailto:ian.mcbur...@allen-heath.com 
<mailto:ian.mcbur...@allen-heath.com> ] 
Sent: 09 February 2016 08:44
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG <mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG> 
Subject: [PSES] Bluetooth audio product

 

Dear Colleagues.

 

I have an audio product that is Powered over Ethernet, has Bluetooth capability 
and has various audio inputs and outputs. The product can be used in a 
residential/consumer environment. I am very familiar with testing audio 
products without wireless capability but this is the first product I have 
encountered with Bluetooth that requires EMC and safety testing.

I believe that when a product has wireless capability that the EMC testing is 
more formal. For example; am I required to use a notified body as I assume the 
RED/RTTE directive will apply? Do I have to register the product with the FCC? 

Please can someone advise me regarding the process for the EU and FCC 
compliance.

 

Many thanks in advance,

 

Ian McBurney

Design & Compliance Engineer.

 

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Penryn, Cornwall. TR10 9LU. UK

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