To whom it may concern, I have reviewed the EMC Directive and the Guidelines to the EMC Directive yet I am somewhat confused on the applicability of new and superseded standards. I am trying to decide which version of the generic immunity standard (EN 50082-1) to apply to our products, the present (1992) or the new (1997) version. I currently test to EN 50082-1:1992 as EN50082-1:1997 will not become effective until July 1, 2001.
I work for a company who imports ITE equipment into the EU. We are currently shipping a data terminal, model # xxx which is compliant to EN 50082-1:1992. We plan to continue shipping this product well after 2001. After July 1, 2001, will the model # xxx units we import into the EU still be considered compliant even though the standard to which model # xxx was tested (EN 50082-1:1992) to has been superseded by a newer standard (EN 50082-1:1997 or EN 50024:1998)? I have been told that model # xxx will still be compliant since it was first placed on the market when the 1992 standard was effective and will remain compliant after July 1, 2001 unless it is modified in such a manner that it is considered new. I have also been told that every model # xxx that is imported into the EU after July 1, 2001 will be considered non-compliant unless it meets the standard which are effective as of that date (EN 50082-1:1997 or EN 55024:1998). These two scenarios are conflicting and I would like to get some clarity on this matter. What will my responsibilities/obligations regarding model # xxx be as of July 1, 2001? Will model # xxx require re-testing? Your guidance and assistance is appreciated. Erik D. Collins EMI/EMC Approvals Engineer LXE Inc. 125 Technology Parkway Norcross, GA 30092 USA Phone 770-447-4224 x3240 or 3341 Fax 770-447-6928 Check out our website @: http://www.lxe.com Erik D. Collins EMI/EMC Approvals Engineer LXE Inc. 125 Technology Parkway Norcross, GA 30092 USA Phone 770-447-4224 x3240 or 3341 Fax 770-447-6928 Check out our website @: http://www.lxe.com --------- 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).
