Brian, Paragraph 15.8 of the EC Guidelines for the EMC Directive (complete text inc. all Appendices at www.tapc.org.uk), discusses the "Marine Equipment Directive" (96/98/EC) as being in transition from 6/30/98 to 12/31/98 and being mandatory after 1/01/98. If 96/98/EC is applicable to the products you are concerned with, it takes precedence over the EMC Directive. For equipment not covered under 96/98/EC, the EMC Directive is mandatory from 1/01/98.
You need to obtain and review 98/96/EC. I searched the EUR LEX website, but have not been able to obtain a copy of 98/96/EC. If anyone knows of sources for Directives and compliance information, please pass it on to the group. You may also want to review the "Recreational Craft Directive" 94/25/EC for possible applicability. Happy Holidays to all! Doug Frazee Lead Compliance Engineer Windermere Military/Commercial Compliance Laboratory Annapolis, MD USA [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 1998 6:36 PM To: emc-pstc Subject: CE Requirements for Marine equipment A company I'm representing manufacturers Engine Panels and Pilot House Controls for boats, yachts, and tankers. Most of the components in these assemblies are gauges and mechanical controls, but some incorporate electronic gauges and controls. On a recent contract with a European boat manufacturer, we have been asked to verify these type of assemblies to meet the European requirements for application of the CE marking. Is there a new approach directive that this type of product would fall under? If so, what standards would apply? If not, what tests and levels would some of you experienced people recommend we test this product to keeping in mind the environment in which it will operate? Thank you in advance. Happy holiday. Brian Kunde Group Leader Compliance Testing Center LECO Corporation 3000 Lakeview Ave. St. Joseph, MI 49085 (616) 982-5423 phone (616) 982-8964 fax [email protected] --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators). --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
