New EMC and RTTE Lists

Dear List members, I have just seen new harmonization lists in OJ covering the EMC directive and the RTTE directive. Tehe list can be downloaded from the EU-Server, see below: 2002/C 190/03 Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC (1)

SV: RTTE EU notifications - fees

Hello Amund, In the EU and EFTA member states there are no fee for handling notification of Radio products. I believe it is also for free in the countries seeking membership in EU. Switzerland however is neither member of EFTA nor applicant for EU membership so they claim a fee for handling the

SV: EN 12895

Hello Bob, According to the CEN web-site the standard is meant to be used with the EMC directive, see: http://www.cenorm.be/newapproach/cen/stdlist.asp?dir_area=89/336/EECprod_fa m=CEN/TC%20150 Directive area: Electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC ) No information available about the

SV: EN 292

Hello Derek, As far as I can see the status is CEN EN 292-1:1991 Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for design Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology First publication i OJ: 24.6.1992 CEN EN 292-2:1991 Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for design

SV: mains leads with integral ferrites

Hello Chris, Try Kabelverk Eupen AG http://www.eupen.com/ They have a number of types, the site is down for the moment but try later. Best regards Helge Knudsen Test Approval manager Niros Telecommunication Hirsemarken 5 DK-3520 Farum Denmark Tel +45 44 34 22 51 Fax +45 44 99 28 08 email

SV: Looking for Official Journal of the European Communities, C 4 4 dated 19.2.92

Hello John, I have found a paper copy of 92/C 44/10 from 19. February 1992 where EN 55022, EN 60555-2, EN 60555-3 and other standard are mentioned. As far as I know this was the first time those standard references was mentioned in OJ. I will send you a PDF copy monday. Best regards Helge

SV: Emission Standards for Cell Phones and Antennas in Switzerlan d

Dear David, Switzerland recognizes the EU RTTE directive, you may find the appropriate standard at the list on: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/re flist/radiotte.html Look for the emission requirements in the appropriate radio standard, article 3.2 in

SV: RTTE

Hello Richard, About Czech Republic, you may find the information in English on: http://www.ctu.cz/index_a.htm The Czech legislation Act No. 151/2000 Coll. on telecommunication and changes in other Acts may be found on http://www.mdcr.cz/tp1.htm (it is not accessible at the moment). Best

SV: SV: Screened Room Ambient Scans

Hello John, The purpose of a pre-amplifier in the test set-up is to lower the noise floor. I.e. if the over-all noise floor is to high as a result of low gain in the total system, low antenna gain, high cable losses or bad noise figure in the receiving device a pre-amplifier will definitely give

SV: Screened Room Ambient Scans

Hello Russel, Read CISPR 22 Clauses 8 and 104 how to deal with this. Comment: Especially the reading at 1 GHz seems rather high, which antenna and measuring receiver/spectrum analyser do you use? Which measuring distance do you use? May be you should consider a pre-amplifier. Best regards

SV: Notification form for Liechtenstein

Hello Richard, I have never heard of notification in Liechtenstein, you may try to contact the authorities on: Amt für Kommunikation Kirchstrasse 10 Postfach 684 9490 Vaduz Liechtenstein Telefon: +423 236 6488 Fax: +423 236 6489 E-Mail: off...@ak.llv.li Internet: www.ak.li

SV: IEC 512-A

Hello George, Try a search on the IEC homepage: http://www.iec.ch/catlg-e.htm http://www.iec.ch/catlg-e.htm You shall be aware of the re-numbering of IEC Standards - Add 60 000 to the old number. IEC 512 becomes IEC 60 512, omit the A, it gives no meaning. You will find a number of standards in

SV: EMC for Residual current monitors

Hello Amund, EN 61543 is on the harmonization list 105/30 dated 5.4.2001: EN 61543:1995 Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs)household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of the superseded standard: Date expired

SV: marine equipment

Hello Jim, Since 01/01/2002 it is possible to receive copies of old OJ in TIFF format at no cost - I think back to 1989 and from 1998 also in PDF format. Try it! http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/search/search_lif.html Best regards Helge Knudsen Test Approval manager Niros Telecommunication

SV: marine equipment

Hello Kim, The Marine Directive is a Old approach Directive, which means it contains the necessary requirements for compliance = No harmonized standards required! If you need the Directive text I can mail it to you. Best regards Helge Knudsen Test Approval manager Niros Telecommunication

SV: certification mark identification

Hello Gary, The epsilon-x mark shows compliance with the EU ATEX directive 94/9/EC or European certificate that shows compliance with the older EU directives 76/117/EEC + 79/196/EEC for surface industries or 82/130/EEC for mines susceptible to firedamp. You will find more information about the

SV: Walkie-Talkie in Thailand

Hello KC Chan, In Thailand the bands 26.960 - 27.410 MHz, 77.9875 - 79 MHz and 244.9875 - 246 MHz are designated as Citizens Band (CB). The bands 79 - 79.9875 MHz and 246 - 247 MHz are reserved for similar purposes. You may download the Thai frequency allocation table from

SV: ESTI standards

Hello Amund and rest of the group, EN 300 339 is a Generic Radio communication EMC standard - Use this if no harmonized product or product family standards exists, see quoted part of scope below. EN 301-489-1 is part one of a multi-series of product or product family standards. Until now 22

SV: Egypt Telecom

Hello Dick and others, You can find this kind of information on: http://www7.itu.int/treg/Regulators/RegAddress.asp Best regards Helge Knudsen Test Approval manager Niros Telecommunication Hirsemarken 5 DK-3520 Farum Phone +45 44 34 22 51 Fax +45 44 99 28 08 email h.knud...@niros.com

RE: United Arab Emirates

Hello Sam, Try http://www.itu.int/ITU-D-TREG/index.html and click on Regulatory Address Book names and addresses of regulators and policymakers (web sites) Best regards Helge Knudsen Test Approval manager Niros Telecommunication Hirsemarken 5 DK-3520 Farum Tlf +45 44 34 22 51 Fax +45 44 99 28

Re: EU Automotive Standards

Hello Bill, You are correct, the EU directive is 95/54/EC,the directive text includes all requirements concerning EMC requirements no specific standards apply: 395L0054 Commission Directive 95/54/EC of 31 October 1995 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 72/245/EEC on the