CE Certification in accordance with the 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive for Machinery and Electrical Equipment
The letters CE stand for “Conformité Européenne” in French, “Conformity of Europe” in English, and “Avrupa Normlarına Uygunluk” in Turkish. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing is mandatory for CE marking of electrical products. This requirement was established by the previous regulation, the EMC Regulation No. 2004/108/EC. However, some changes were made to the relevant EMC Directive, and a new EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The newly published EMC Directive became mandatory as of April 20, 2016. With the new regulation, the CE certification of electrical equipment covered by EMC must be evaluated by a third-party independent certification body using Module B or Module C. Currently, there is no approved certification body designated in Turkey for the 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation.
Is EMC testing mandatory?
The science that controls the propagation of electromagnetic energy in electrical devices is called Electromagnetic Compatibility. The following evaluations are made as a result of EMC tests:
Emission
Sensitivity
EMC tests are necessary to reduce electromagnetic emissions to acceptable levels and minimize risks.
How is the technical file prepared in accordance with the 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive for electrical devices?
In accordance with the 2014/30/EU EMC Directive, product emission and immunity tests are carried out by accredited organizations in accordance with the relevant harmonized standards. If applicable, compliance with other regulations (e.g., LVD Regulation) is also ensured, and the technical file is prepared. Finally, a Declaration of Conformity is prepared, and the CE marking must be affixed to the product in the dimensions and manner specified in the regulation.
The technical file must be prepared to include at least the following.
A general description and explanation of the product
Drawings showing the technical characteristics of the product
Technical drawings of the product and explanations necessary for its operation
List of harmonized test standards applied
Test reports
Declaration of Conformity
What are the main standards of the 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation?
EN 61000 – 4 – 2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test
EN 61000 – 4 – 3 Radiated Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test (20 MHz – 3 GHz, 30 V/m)
EN 61000 – 4 – 4 Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity Test
EN 61000 – 4 – 5 Immunity Test for Surge
EN 61000 – 4 – 6 Immunity Test for Induced Disturbances Caused by RF Fields
EN 61000 – 4 – 8 Immunity Test for Power Frequency Magnetic Fields
EN 61000 – 4 – 9 Immunity Test for Magnetic Fields in the Form of Pulses
EN 61000 – 4 – 11 Immunity Test for Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions, and Voltage Variations
EN 61000 – 4 – 16 Conducted Common Mode Disturbances in the 0 Hz – 150 kHz Frequency Range
EN 61000 – 3 – 2 Current Harmonic Emissions
EN 61000 – 3 – 3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker Limit Values
EN 55011, EN 55025, EN 55022 Connection Terminal Breakdown Voltage
EN 55014-1, EN 55014 – 2 Household Appliances, Electrical Appliances, and Similar Equipment
EN 61000 – 6 – 1, EN 61000 – 6 – 3 Equipment for Residential, Commercial, and Light Industrial Environments
EN 61000 – 6 – 2, EN 61000 – 6 – 4 Industrial Environment Equipment
EN 60601 – 1 – 2 Electrical Medical Devices
EN 61326 – 1 Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use
EN 301 489-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters – Electromagnetic Compatibility Immunity and Emission Tests for Radio Equipment and Services
EN 60974 – 10, Arc Welding Equipment
TESTPLUS provides services for the testing of electrical equipment in accredited laboratories, the issuance of an EMC certificate with accredited notification based on a suitable EMC test report, and the management of the process, all carried out by a team of expert engineers.
