On the second part of the question about FCC and IC having the same test standards. Canada allows the use of ANSI C63.4 however, ICES-003 does say that is must be the latest addition. This only means that if both FCC and IC are being done, then the 2009 version would be the one used.
As with the FCC defaulting to the rules in case of differences, IC has a caveat that any discrepancies between the requirements in ICES-003 or CISPR 22 or ANSI C63.4:2009, then the ICES wins. One common error in testing for both FCC and IC is the assumption that because the restricted bands for the US have been considered and measured that it covers Canada as well. This is not true as Canada does have several restricted bands that are different than the US. Thanks Dennis Ward Senior Certification Engineer PCTEST This communication and its attachments contain information from PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc., and is intended for the exclusive use of the recipient (s) named above. It may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. Any unauthorized use that may compromise that confidentiality via distribution or disclosure is prohibited. Please notify the sender immediately if you receive this communication in error, and delete it from your computer system. Usage of PCTEST email addresses for non-business related activities is strictly prohibited. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. Thank you. From: Ian McBurney [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [PSES] USA & Canada rf emission test standards Dear Colleagues; I am trying to combine FCC 47 CFR part 15 and Canadian ICES-003:2012 radiated rf emission testing for a digital device that is an unintentional radiator. However; looking into the test standards for each country I am getting perplexed. It appears that for 47 CFR part 15 sub part B, the test standard for compliance is ANSI UL C63.4 2003 whereas for Canada it is the latest edition that is acceptable which I believe is the ANSI UL C63.4 2009. Similarly; if I was to apply the CISPR 22 method then CFR47 part 15 recognises the third edition of CISPR 22 and Canada applies the 6 edition 2008. Is there a common set of standards that can be applied for radiated & conducted rf emission measurements that is acceptable in both the USA & Canada? I am carrying out measurements from 30MHz to 2GHz to class B limits. Many thanks in advance. Ian McBurney Design & Compliance Engineer. Allen & Heath Ltd. Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall. TR10 9LU. UK T: 01326 372070 E: [email protected] - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) <http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.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: Jim Bacher <[email protected]> David Heald <[email protected]> - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) 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: Jim Bacher: <[email protected]> David Heald: <[email protected]>
