Hello Michael, Whether or not EMC requirement apply in North America may depend on whether the industrial computer is in a fixed location. Digital devices that are part of industrial equipment are generally exempted. Incorporated devices are fixed in location and there is a general assumption that the environment is such that residential radio receivers, such as televisions, will not be within 3 meters of the equipment.
A personal computer that has been ruggedized for use in industrial environments may still be subject to EMC requirements if it is movable. An industrial laptop, for example, may be used in a factory part of the time and in an office environment the rest of the time. I believe the key word is “exclusively” in the regulation you quoted. For a device to be exempted, it must be designed and marketed such that it is reasonably expected it will only be used in industrial environments. Best regards, Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 2:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [PSES] 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B / ICES-003 applicable/mandatory for an industrial personal computer? Hi, I am sorry if my question was answered anytime before. Nevertheless here my question: An European manufacturer has applied EN 61326-1 and EN 61010-1 for an industrial personal computer in an industrial plant for measurement purposes. What are the mandatory requirements regarding EMC in US/Canada? Is ICES-003 mandatory for Canada? If not in my understanding ICES-001 is also not applicable. Is § 15.123 "exempted devices" (A digital device used exclusively as industrial, commercial, or medical test equipment.) for US applicable? If yes, 47 CFR Part 18 is in my opion also not applicable. Therefore NO mandatory EMC requirements for equipment which are in the scope of EN 61326-1 are existing in US/Canada? Thanks for comments in advance. Michael - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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]<mailto:[email protected]>> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ieee-pses.org%2femc-pstc.html&data=01%7c01%7cted.eckert%40MICROSOFT.COM%7c3e09851d414248e2372108d3384be192%7c72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=D8t5NggjliCbdRFosAJmK61Kg5jwMbJTwJbJcFTfFRg%3d> Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fproduct-compliance.oc.ieee.org%2f&data=01%7c01%7cted.eckert%40MICROSOFT.COM%7c3e09851d414248e2372108d3384be192%7c72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=dtH1q9d1CDmn9rn6Cc%2bRrJoEfjfE24vxWz0eNTEgFt8%3d> can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ieee-pses.org%2f&data=01%7c01%7cted.eckert%40MICROSOFT.COM%7c3e09851d414248e2372108d3384be192%7c72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=eNpIpfFmcgEASG58Lv%2fU2SNuKzwtPu9Odz2nYQWLwEM%3d> Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe)<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ieee-pses.org%2flist.html&data=01%7c01%7cted.eckert%40MICROSOFT.COM%7c3e09851d414248e2372108d3384be192%7c72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=jD%2b9%2fZv%2bU36%2bDysLZcH50T%2fYzx%2ffLxlPtk7khqr67DE%3d> List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ieee-pses.org%2flistrules.html&data=01%7c01%7cted.eckert%40MICROSOFT.COM%7c3e09851d414248e2372108d3384be192%7c72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=f6eu7PINBZ2UQ9ritO8Lgg2eeawN79ivCmg0V7RCD3I%3d> For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> David Heald <[email protected]<mailto:[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]>
