EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Essential electromagnetic compatibility requirements for your CE marking
Why is the EMC Directive essential?
Directive 2014/30/EU defines the essential electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for electrical and electronic equipment before it is placed on the European Union market. Its aim is to ensure that such equipment operates without causing or suffering harmful interference.Our services enable manufacturers, importers and distributors to :
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- Ensure that equipment complies with electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
- Carry out EMC laboratory tests to verify compliance.
- Draw up the technical file and the EC declaration of conformity.
- Use harmonised standards to simplify compliance.
- Affix the CE marking and ensure that products are legally placed on the market.
- Working with a Notified Body where necessary.
Scope and obligations of manufacturers
The directive covers a wide range of electrical and electronic equipment, with the exception of certain specific equipment such as non-marketed amateur radio equipment, radiocommunication and radio-determination equipment, electromedical equipment (subject to specific regulations), and certain aeronautical and automotive equipment:
- Household appliances and multimedia
- Industrial and medical equipment
- Telecom products and RF equipment
- Automotive, railway and aeronautical equipment
- Design equipment that complies with electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
- Carry out EMC tests and draw up technical documentation.
- Affix the CE marking after conformity assessment.
- Draw up an EU declaration of conformity and provide instructions.
- Call in a Notified Body for certain product categories.
Key elements of the EMC Directive
Essential requirements for electromagnetic compatibility
The essential requirements of the directive cover :
- Electromagnetic emissions: limiting the disturbance produced by equipment.
- Electromagnetic immunity: resistance to external interference.
Harmonised standards and certification
The use of harmonised standards makes it easier to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements.Here are some key standards:Generic standards :
- EN 61000-6-1: Immunity for residential, commercial and light industrial environments.
- EN 61000-6-2: Immunity for industrial environments.
- EN 61000-6-3 : Electromagnetic emissions for residential, commercial and light industrial environments.
- EN 61000-6-4 : Electromagnetic emissions for industrial environments.
- EN 55032: Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment.
- EN 55035: Immunity of multimedia equipment.
- EN 50121: Electromagnetic compatibility for railway applications.
- EN 55011: Electromagnetic emissions of industrial, scientific and medical equipment.
- EN 60601-1-2: Electromagnetic compatibility of medical devices.
- EN 55014: Electromagnetic compatibility of household appliances and power tools.
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Conformity assessment procedures
Equipment must follow one of the following procedures:
- Internal manufacturing control: internal assessment and technical file.
- EU type-examination: required for certain specific equipment.
- Assessment by a Notified Body in certain cases.
Technical file and EMC tests
We can help you put together the technical file, which includes :
- Description of the product and how it works.
- Technical drawings and diagrams.
- EMC test results and compliance certificates.
- Risk analysis and solutions implemented.
- Measurement of electromagnetic emissions.
- Electromagnetic interference immunity tests.
- Specific tests depending on the environment of use.
Why choose the expertise of the Emitech Group?
Our services cover the entire compliance process:
- An open approach to all directives applicable to your products
- Regulatory support: analysis of applicable requirements.
- Risk assessment and compilation of technical file.
- Laboratory tests and trials to guarantee compliance.
- Assistance in obtaining CE marking and certification.
- Involvement of a Notified Body if necessary.
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