Hello, My answers hereunder. "Loop, Robert" wrote :
> Group: > > I need detailed information on (a) which standards would apply to test a > switching device (similar to a PBX machine) that connects to the PSTN on a > customer site under the R & TTE Directive a) You can use TBR21 standard to get part of the answer. But this test is not regulated by R&TTE Directive. This directive only includes EMC and safety aspects as essential requirmeents for non-radio products. Interworking with the network (as tested by former non radio TBR) is no longer essential requirement for non radio terminal equipment. > (b) the process by which a > manufacturer contacts a Notified Body in the EU for approval b) If there is no radio in your product or if there is only radio receptor in it, the normal way under R&TTE is to go through the Declaration of Conformity. You don't need any NB or other external authority (you can go to NB if you want but you do not have to). > (c) where I can > locate a list of Notified Bodies for said directive c) No list for the moment. The R&TTE directive is not yet translated into national law throughout EU. It is expected that DG Entreprise will publish such a list on its web site. Useful information on : http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/index.htm > (d) is the manufacturer > required to have their QA, manufacturing and design processes approved to EN > 29003? d) You can but you do not have to. The manufacturer (if located in EU) or the person responsible for the entry on the EU market will have to declare the conformity of the product and have internal processes to ensure that any product coming on the market is compliant with the essential requirements. I would suggest to have a QA but it is not mandatory under R&TTE. (this can be considered as a quality issue regarding customers = i.e. a marketing issue not a regulatory issue!). > > > My underlying assumption is that the product, which uses a cross-connect > robot, would fall under the EMC, LVD and Machinery Directives also. My > knowledge of the R & TTE Directive is limited. If your product falls under R&TTE directive, this directive includes EMC and LVD. Concerning Machinery, I would appreciate if specialists can answer, including relations between Machinery and R&TTE, which I am not familiar at all with. And especially if there are any other safety and/or EMC issues included in the machinery directive. Regards. Corinne SALINGRE CS TELECOM, Paris, France
