The one year lapse between the EMC and LVD requirements for the CE mark means that some units that are CE marked do not meet the LVD requirements , I do understand that they should have meet the LVD requirements since 1973. The original documentation is the DOC that is sent with the instrument. This indicates the applicable Directives for the product.
I think the forum has already covered the repair of non-CE marked eqiupement that was put into service prior to the effectivity date of the Directives. However, a unit may be sent back (out of the EU) that is CE marked for only the EMC directive. If it is repaired and sent back to the EU, should the CE mark be left on? My feeling is that the mark should be removed unless it can be modified during the repair to meet the LVD. The repair paper work would then need to be visible to customs so that they do not stop the product. We are currently looking for an interpretation on this issue. NOTE: I am clearly not a safety or compliance engineer. I am a product engineer trying to determine the needs of my customers. This forum has been a great help and I apologize for the lack of expertise. Thanks. Jim Stafford HPS Product Engineer (the views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer)
