We develop and sell a telephone operator position (basically, a modified PC platform) and are looking to offer in the EU. The modifications required to convert the PC platform into an operator position cause the once EN 55022 class B compliant PC to comply only with class A limits.
Per subclause 4.1 of EN 55022, Class B is required for products intended for the "domestic environment". Where the question comes in is in the additional note as part of this subclause, where the domestic environment is defined as an environment where broadcast radio/TV receivers may be expected within "a distance of 10 meters of the apparatus". Although these operator positions are intended to be deployed in an "office environment", it is possible that within the EU, an operator service center could possibly be located within a building adjacent to a dwelling where a TV or radio could be located within 10 m distance. How have other manufacturers of commercial-use ITE (office PC's, etc.) viewed their obligation with respect to the definition of a "domestic environment" in the EU? Has class A compliance been good enough? Regards, Scott Lemon Nortel
