EMC Testing
EMC Testing (Electromagnetic) ensures electrical equipment is safe and does not interfere with the normal operation of other equipment is the basis for EMC Testing Compatibility (EMC) regulations.
The most common forms of EMC are known as electromagnetic emissions and electromagnetic immunities.
Around the world, many countries have set regulations that govern the use of EMC. For example, in Europe, the Directive 2014/30/EN for EMC sets the requirements for the control of immunities and emissions. In the United States, the FCC governs these requirements.
How LabTest Can Help with EMC
How LabTest Can Help with EMC
LabTest Certification Inc., an independent ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory and Notified Body (NB) for EMC/RED EU Directives, is able to assist with all your product approval needs. We have established an excellent track record of providing first-class Electromagnetic Compatibility services.
With our 3-meter compliant EMC Anechoic Chamber (Immunity & Emissions), we are able to provide you with more accurate results when compared with Open Area Test Sites (OATS) data.
Offering both FCC & IC certification, LabTest is also part of multiple international Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs), thereby facilitating the testing and certification of products into Australia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan and the member countries of APEC.
Automotive
LabTest can conduct a full range of radiated emissions testing from >9kHz. For specialized and automotive component testing, LabTest is able to conduct radiated immunity testing up to 200 v/m, depending on the size of the component under test.
For products (referred to as sub-assemblies) that are designed to be installed in boats and vehicles, there are a number of required EMC/EMI RF emissions and immunity tests. A unique series of tests are required for sub-assemblies that are connected to the power system of the vehicles that use Internal Combustion engines.
This is to verify your sub-assemblies power input immunity to the various transient pulses that are caused by starting, stopping or operating the vehicle. These pulses are based on the ISO 7637-2 and ISO 16750-2 standards. They are referred to as pulse types 1,2,2a,2b,3a,3b,4 and 5.
For products that are going to be installed into new vehicles, there may be additional or variations to these pulse types, depending on the manufacturer and model of vehicle.
This test, as well as other emissions and immunity tests, are mandatory by all products wanting compliance to the “E” mark as outlined in the “UN ECE Regulation 10 Revision 6“
Military
MIL-STD-461, This standard covers the requirements and test limits for the measurement and determination of the electromagnetic interference characteristics (emission and susceptibility) of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical equipment.
EMC Testing Standards
EMC Testing Standards
LabTest can evaluate your household, commercial, industrial and Wireless products for EMC Emissions and Immunity.
As a quick reference, here are a few of the primary standards that are performed at our Richmond and Delta facilities:
For further details, please refer to our Accreditations page
EMC Testing Laboratory Capabilities
EMC Testing Laboratory Capabilities
Our EMC department capabilities include, but are not limited to:
- NSA and sVSWR certified 3m Semi Anechoic Chamber (SAC) for Radiated Emissions
- FAR for Radiated Immunity Chamber
- Radiated Susceptibility/Immunity electric fields 10 kHz through 18.0 GHz up to 200 V/meter with AM or pulse modulation
- Susceptibility/Immunity magnetic fields 20 Hz through 1000 Hz Helm-Holtz Coil up to 1000A/m
- Conducted Susceptibility 10 kHz through 300 MHz with AM or pulse modulation
- Radiated Emissions electric field 9 kHz through 26.5GHz
- Radiated Emissions magnetic field 9 kHz through 30MHz
- Conducted Emissions 9 kHz through 80MHz
- EFT Pulse Generation up to 4,000 V
- Surge Pulse Generation up to 4000 V
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) up to 30,000 V
- Power line Harmonic Current Emissions (loads up to 230Vac, 40A, 3 Phases)
- Power line Voltage Fluctuations (flicker) (loads up to 230Vac, 40A, 3 Phases)
- Power line Voltage Dips and Interruptions (16A AC current max)
- AC power source single phase (other than 60 Hz) 45 Hz to 400 Hz up to 600 Vac and loads up to 4,500 VA
- AC power source three phase (other than 60 Hz) 45 Hz to 400 Hz up to 480 Vac and loads up to 3,500 VA
- DC power source 0 to 42 Vdc up to 20 A
- Troubleshooting/Design guidance
- Field consulting and Testing
RF Testing
- FCC Part 15C testing and Certification
- IC RSS Testing and Certification
- RED Testing for CE
- Consulting for overseas Certifications, KCC of S. Korea, MIC of Japan
More Info
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive – Electrical/Electronic Products to be affixed with the CE Marking must satisfy the requirements of the EMC Directive for the European Union.
FCC Rules & Regulations – FCC Part 15 is the most commonly used requirement for electrical electronic devices for both intentional and unintentional radiators.
Industry Canada Standards – In Canada, Industry Canada is the responsible agency for “Spectrum Management and Telecommunications”. The two most commonly used standards are:
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