For certified equipment the FCC identifier is a unique number established by the FCC to identify the product and the manufacturer providing the FCC with traceability of the equipment in case of a complaint in the field. Prior to the DoC process all (?) class B equipment would be tested and the report sent to the FCC for review. Upon successful review of the report the FCC would issue a unique - unique first to the manufacturer (I believe it was the first three alphanumeric characters) followed by a unique - to the product itself - set of alphanumeric characters. Put together the manufacturer and the specific product was identified. With the inception of the FCC's Declaration of Conformity program (as opposed to the EU DOC) the need for a unique identify was eliminated for this class of equipment. I believe it could still be used if there is some underlying reason for the manufacture - for example making the equipment for someone else. That someone else not wanting the OEM's name to appear on the product. Gary
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Charles Blackham Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 3:35 AM To: Jim Eichner; [email protected] Subject: RE: FCC Part 15 "unique identifier" Jim I interpret the "unique identifier" as being whatever is required to tie the product to the manual containing the statement - e.g. the model number, providing of course it's model number is not "FCC ID:ABC123" :-) I used this approach a previous life for class A Token Ring adapter cards, on which we wrote "FCC Class A - see manual" Regards Charlie From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Eichner Sent: 12 September 2005 23:39 To: [email protected] Subject: FCC Part 15 "unique identifier" For a switch-mode power conversion product that is physically quite small, we are eyeing the following Part 15B easement regarding markings: (5) When the device is so small or for such use that it is not practicable to place the statement specified under paragraph (a) of this section on it, the information required by this paragraph shall be placed in a prominent location in the instruction manual or pamphlet supplied to the user or, alternatively, shall be placed on the container in which the device is marketed. However, the FCC identifier or the unique identifier, as appropriate, must be displayed on the device. So far so good, but what is the "unique identifier"? I find no other reference to it anywhere, including in the Definitions. The FCC identifier is not an option for us as we are under the verification process where we have no FCC identifier. Thanks, Jim Eichner, P.Eng. Compliance Engineering Manager Xantrex Technology Inc. e-mail: [email protected] web: www.xantrex.com Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. - 2005 IEEE Symposium on Product Safety Engineering 3-4 October Schaumburg, IL http://www.ieee-pses.org/symposium This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas [email protected] Mike Cantwell [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc - 2005 IEEE Symposium on Product Safety Engineering 3-4 October Schaumburg, IL http://www.ieee-pses.org/symposium This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas [email protected] Mike Cantwell [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc - 2005 IEEE Symposium on Product Safety Engineering 3-4 October Schaumburg, IL http://www.ieee-pses.org/symposium This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas [email protected] Mike Cantwell [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
