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ETSI EN 300 328 Version 1.9.1 Contains Important Updates to V1.8.1
Right on the heels of EN 300 328 Version 1.8.1 becoming effective on December 31, 2014, Version 1.9.1 is expected to be published this year. Since there were significant changes between ETSI’s V1.7.1 and V1.8.1, it’s natural that electronics manufacturers are wondering what changes are in store for V1.9.1. What is anticipated to become final... Read More
Electric Sign Safety Governed by UL 48 and NEC Article 600
The National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 600 and UL 48 Standard for Safety for Electric Signs are used to evaluate the field installation and construction of electric signs in the U.S. In Canada, the relevant guidelines are the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and CSA 22.2 No. 207. All signs that are electrically operated and/or electrically... Read More
MET Laboratories Warns of Unauthorized Use of the MET Certification Mark on Energy Saving Devices
MET Laboratories Warns of Unauthorized Use of the MET Certification Mark on Energy Saving Devices Friday, March 06, 2015 – It has come to MET’s attention that an electrical product is on the market in Ontario, Canada that bears the MET certification mark without MET’s authorization to do so. This particular product is an energy... Read More
More Products Are Subject to FCC and R&TTE Wireless Module Compliance
Wireless modules are increasingly being integrated into everyday products, like refrigerators, cars, and consumer medical devices. Therefore, more manufacturers need to be aware of the regulatory requirements of wireless transmitters. European Union In the European Union, it is mandatory that radio equipment meets the requirements for the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE) 1999/5/EC... Read More
New UL 2735 Electric Utility Meter Standard Ensures Safety and Performance
In the past, design flaws in smart meter units have been known to cause serious fire hazards and spotty performance. This has caused a lot of concern for utilities and manufacturers of smart meters. To prevent problems like this, a new voluntary safety standard – UL 2735 – has been created for electric utility meters.... Read More
EMC Testing Requires Robust Traceability in EMI Measurements
As a leading 3rd party EMC Test Lab, MET Labs maintains a strict ISO/IEC 17025-2005 Quality System. This system includes a set of requirements addressing the subject of traceability of measurement results. Traceability means that the result of a measurement can be related to a national or international measurement standard, and that this relationship is... Read More
UK & Australian Companies May Be Exempt from ITAR Licensing for MIL-STD Testing
Foreign manufacturers of products that require U.S. Military Standard (MIL-STD) testing need to comply with the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Obtaining ITAR licensing and development of technical agreements can be a lengthy process. Fortunately, clients in the United Kingdom and Australia can simplify the process and bypass... Read More
RF Product Modifications May Be Eligible for an FCC Permissive Change
When an RF product is revised due to obsolete parts, cost cutting, or product improvements, how does the engineer know what the FCC requirements are for the altered product? Will it require a new FCC filing and ID number or will a Permissive Change be allowed? To allow products to be modified without requiring a... Read More
Q4 Product Safety Recall List Filled with Electronics & Electrical Products
In the last three months of 2014, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada maintained their torrid pace of recall announcements. Here is a list of electrical/electronic products that were recalled in the 4th quarter of 2014, per the Consumer Product Safety Commission: UL-Listed Keurig MINI Plus Brewing Systems AP Specialties Power Bank Chargers... Read More
FDA Adds 4th edition of IEC 60601-1-2 to EMC Consensus Standards List
In July 2014, the FDA recognized the 4th edition of IEC 60601-1-2 as a standard that can be used to show EMC compliance for medical electrical devices and systems. The complete standard is recognized with the following exception: In Subclause 8.9, Table 8 on Page 39: The citation of Note b) under “Conducted disturbances induced... Read More
