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How do I know what standard to test my product to? How long will i have to wait for the test report(s) to be issued? Why am I required to fill in a Questionnaire? Why am I required to fill in a Test Plan? Do I need to bring or send additional documentation with the product? What is UKAS?What do I do if I've previously had a product tested to an expired version of the standard?
What is the CE mark? When is the best time to think about EMC when designing a product? Do I need to worry about the layout and routing of my cables? Do I need a ground plane on my printed circuit board? What is pre-compliance testing? What are the typical EMC tests? What does the DoC (Declaration of Conformity) need to include? What is the TCF (Technical Construction File)? What is a Fixed Installation?
What configuration does my product need to be in, for R&TTE testing? How many units do I need to provide for test?How do I need to control my unit to allow all the radio parameters to be tested as required? What techniques can be used to improve adjacent channel rejection of radio receivers?
What is LVD? What does LVD apply to? Power adaptor/PSU/Transformer pre-approved and the rest is low voltage, do I need safety testing? Battery powered product does LVD apply? Battery powered product supplied with previously approved battery charger. Do we need safety testing? We have not worried about third party safety testing, we do our own self certification, why should we bother with thrid party testing?
What does ESA stand for? What is a CAN-bus?
Who are the FCC? What does the FCC do? When does FCC apply? Are there any equipment exemptions?Why do I have to comply?My unit/product is DC powered do i have to test DC conducted emissions?
Do I send both contracts to RN Electronics?How long does is it take to test my cable? Can I test a different type of cable?
