SUPPLEMENT TEST & MEASUREMENT
Testing the waves for RED compliance Are you ready for RED? RN Electronicsprovides testing for the arrival of the latest Radio Equipment Directive
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lectrical equipment containing wireless connectivity, such as
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, placed on the European market from 13 June 2017 must comply with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. This includes products that were previously approved under the previous R&TTE Directive, which has now been fully replaced by the Radio Equipment Directive. In response to this, RN Electronics can offer
its expertise to ensure compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). This includes testing to harmonised RED standards and draft standards to demonstrate efficient use of the radio spectrum and avoidance of interference with other systems. The company can also provide gap analysis for products that were tested under the R&TTE Directive to determine any new testing requirements. RN Electronics is recognised as a Conformity
Assessment Body (CAB) by the FCC in USA. The test laboratory is accredited by the FCC to
perform compliance testing on equipment subject to Declaration of Conformity (DOC) under Parts 15B and 18 of the FCC’s rules. The company’s engineers have significant
expertise in wireless product testing, including RF design trouble-shooting, certifications and Antenna testing. They can also provide basic safety assessments for electronic products. RN Electronics is a UKAS accredited EMC &
Radio Test Laboratory (No. 2360) based in Brentwood, Essex. The company also offers testing to European and worldwide standards for electronic products. It has recently emerged from a major expansion programme and can offer a range of 3m, 5m, 10m semi-anechoic chambers & 30m open area test sites for shorter lead-times and additional accredited tests. The company can provide testing of
electronic products to a number of industries including; audio, medical, defence (DEF STAN 59-411 & MIL STD-461) and automotive (VCA). RN Electronics supports manufacturers and importers in achieving CE compliance
under the EMC and Radio Equipment Directives. For the US market, the company is an FCC
2.948 listed testing laboratory. It is able to test for all three authorisation procedures (Verification, Declaration of Conformity and Certification). The semi-anechoic chambers and OATS test sites are filed with ISED in Canada. RN Electronics is accredited for testing of
products for Australia & New Zealand where the RCM mark can be applied. In addition they are a Recognised Testing Agency (RTA) for the Office of the Telecommunications Authority of Hong Kong (OFTA). The company offer pre-compliance/Initial
Assessment tests and implement solutions as the design develops. Valuable development time can often be saved by a visit to their laboratory, allowing a faster time to market.
RN Electronics
www.rnelectronics.com e:
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