I agree with John, batteries are the most critical part. Make sure they are properly approved, and use a fuse in their leads.
As it's an RF product, I suppose the LVD comes into play by means of the RTTE (RED) directive. So a full qualification is needed. Many aspects do not apply, but the remaining applicable chapters need evaluation. That requires evaluation of the battery, and possibly fire and heat hazards if the power exceeds "limited power levels". (antenna voltage > 50 ?) Documentation, marking and labelling and a proper definition (intended use) is needed. Installation and safety documentation might be needed. If the battery is chargeable and a power supply is included it needs verification of its documentation and needs reinforced insulation, both mechanically and electrically, as the secondary "live parts" are rarely earthed in these type of equipment's and often must be be classified as accessible parts. Plastics need may not propagate fire, and should have the right V Class. More aspects can be applicable..... making your own test report is possible, but I doubt if it will stand up against examination, unless you have done this before... Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ + ce marking of electrical/electronic equipment + Independent Consultancy Services + Compliance Testing and Design for CE marking according to EC-directives: - Electro Magnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EC - Electrical Safety 2014/35/EC - Radio & Telecommunication Terminal Equipment 99/5/EC Web: www.cetest.nl (English) www.ce-test.nl (Dutch) www.cetest.fr (under construction) Phone : +31 10 415 24 26 ------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail and any attachments thereto may contain information that is confidential and/or protected by intellectual property rights and are intended for the sole use of the recipient(s) named above. 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OOO – Own Opinions Only www.jmwa.demon.co.uk J M Woodgate and Associates Rayleigh England Sylvae in aeternum manent. From: Curtis McNamara [mailto:mcnam...@umn.edu] Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 11:29 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Do it yourself safety reports? A client is asking if it is practical to do their own 60950 safety reports for CE. The device is battery powered, low power RF (they would have complete EMC testing done at a lab). Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Thanks for all the great past advice! Curt - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. 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