Global Approvals for High Tech Products – UL Goes Wireless
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1. A compliant product will be issued an FCC Grant of Certification IC Technical Acceptance Certificate Typical documentation required Application for Equipment Authorisation Form Confidential Agreement Form Agency Letter FRN Number Grantee Code Test Report s RF Exposure Information if applicable Test Set Up Photographs may be included in the test report Operational Description External and Internal Product Photographs Tune Up Information User Manual Block Diagram Schematics Parts Lists BOMs Label Information FCC Registration Number FRN The FCC Registration Number FRN is a 10 digit number that is assigned to an entity registering with the FCC The entity that you register will have a unique FRN that is used to identify each entity s business dealings with the FCC The FCC will use the FRN to determine if all of an entity s fees have been paid FCC Grantee Code Assigned by the FCC and is obtained online from the following FCC web site https fiallfoss fcc gov oetct eas forms GranteeRegistration cfm Important Note There is a charge payable on line at the time of Grantee Registration The fee required must be submitted and validated within 30 days of the issuance of the Grantee Code or the code will be removed from the Commission s records and a new Grantee Code will have to be obtained FCC Labelling Requirements The FCC ID is a unique identifier that indicates an appr2. General application of the regulations Important Note Interpretation of the rules without consulting the FCC is NOT permitted FCC Knowledge Base KDB cont e KDB enquires and FCC replies are allocated KDB numbers e Searchable references in the FCC KDB website e Some published and common KDB references KDB 628591 TCB Exclusion List KDB 388624 Permit But Ask List KDB 178919 Permissive Changes KDB 784748 Labelling Guidance KDB 616217 SAR Laptop Procedure KDB 941225 D01 SAR 3G Test Procedures KDB 996369 Module Certification Guide FCC Permit But Ask PBA e The FCC apply restrictions on processing FCC filing for certain technologies or operating situation Application can be process via TCBs but only in agreement with the FCC first hence Permit But Ask e The PBA process is available to test firms manufacturers and responsible parties as well as TCBs e Gives test labs and manufacturers the ability to consult with the FCC to ensure testing can proceed and confirm the test requirements e This should be done BEFORE testing commences Global Approvals International Market Regulatory Requirements Existing amp Required Approvals Think about the wider approvals requirements e What has been achieved e What needs to be achieved Order of approvals requirement e Approvals efficiency Vs commercial pressure Acceptance of existing approvals documentation e Some countries accept CE F
3. The Scope of authority is however limited based on the expertise of the TCB CAB The TCB CAB authorization process e Offers manufacturers more than one approval body to select from e Provide a faster turnaround than the FCC s direct authorisation process e Keeps cost low and processing times fast via competition with other TCBs TCB CAB Restrictions TCBs CABs are not permitted to e Grant waivers or certify products where no FCC IC regulations exist e Certifying products on the FCC TCB Exclusion List e Enforce FCC IC rules e Grant transfer of control of certifications e Impose their own requirements TCB CAB Activities Key activities do include e Review test and application data from manufacturers or test laboratories e Certify devices in accordance with FCC rules IC RSS standards and policies e Verifying FCC IC labelling requirements including the FCC ID IC Number e Issue written FCC grants of certification IC Technical Acceptance Certificates e Approve permissive changes e Perform post market audits of equipment they certify Certifications are defined by their TCB CAB Scope of Authority Useful Information FCC Knowledge Base KDB e The formal mechanism for consulting with the FCC e An online enquiry system open to everyone via https apps fcc gov oetcf kdb index cfm e Used for clarification of Applicability and interpretation of rule parts Technical test requirements
4. acoustic shock and EMF Maximum Permissible Exposure or Specific Absorption Rate e Article 3 1 b EMC e Article 3 2 Radio Article 3 1 a Safety The protection of the health and the safety of the user and any other person including the objectives with respect to safety requirements contained in Directive was 73 23 EEC now 2006 95 EC but with no voltage limit applying MPE SAR requirements are covered by this Article Acoustic shock requirements are covered by this Article Article 3 1 b EMC The protection requirements with respect to Electromagnetic Compatibility this can refer to standards listed for the EMC Directive if applicable normally applied for telecommunications terminal equipment T TE Article 3 2 Radio Radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial space radio communication and orbital resources so as to avoid harmful interference Applicability of Conformity Assessment Procedures At the choice of the manufacturer compliance of the apparatus with the essential requirements identified in Article 3 1 a and b may be demonstrated using the procedures specified in LVD Directive and EMC Directive respectively where the apparatus is within the scope of those Directives For non wireless products TTE Annex II IV or V For wireless products using harmonised standards e Annex Ill IV or V For wireless products not using or only partially
5. e Who keeps the TCF The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within Community e Who can look at the TCF Market Surveillance Authorities of any Member State How long do you have to keep the TCF 10 years after the last date of manufacture of the product Q Useful Information Harmonised Frequency Bands 49 Once a transmitting products has met the requirements of the R amp TTE Directive Country Notifications may be required There are a number of Harmonised Frequency bands that all EU members states have adopted depending on the following e The assigned frequency band e The product allocation The classification of radio equipment can be found at htip www ero dk rtte European Communications Office General information ECC Activities Deliverables Topics Projects CEPT Administrations Indicative list of equipment sub classes in accordance with the OBNRB i R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Page updated 26 August 2010 Related Links A Top Disclaimer ECO has no responsibility for the content of the list of sub classes published in this page The list is maintained on the ECO web site on the request of the European Commission The list has been developed by the T CAM Committee of the European Commission All queries on the list and its content should be made to the European Commission Sub class Frequency band 2 to 6 8 and 10 are The subclasses baolete 890 915 935 960 MHz
6. 880 890 925 935 MHz 876 880 921 925 MHz 1710 1785 1805 1880 MHz 1525 0 1544 0 MHz 1555 0 1559 0 MHz 1631 5 1634 5 MHz 1656 5 1660 5 MHz Land Mobile Earth Stations 10 7 11 7 GHz 12 5 12 75 GHz Land Mobile Earth Stations 14 0 14 25 GHz 380 385 MHz 390 395 MHz 1610 1613 5 MHz 1613 8 1626 5 MHz Satellite Personal Communications 2483 5 2500 MHz PCN earth stations 2483 5 2500 MHz 1980 2010 MHz Satellite Personal Communications 2170 2200 MHz PCN earth stations 1525 0 1544 0 MHz 1555 0 1559 0 MHz 1626 5 1645 5 MHz 1656 5 1660 5 MHz 1880 1900 MHz 40 660 40 700 MHz TETRA Land Mobile Satellite Service Product Marking Requirements Labelling requirements e CE mark e Equipment Class Identifier Alert Symbol e Notified Body number if used Radio Equipment The use of frequency band in ae Annex Ill Annex Il specific product tests use of harmonised standards Radio tests in Harmonised Standard Radio tests not all in Harmonised Standard C NBor C NBnr ae construction file C NB CE NB ADEE V nr nr Full Quality assurance United States amp Canadian Certification Overview North American Canadian vs European Approvals North American Canadian Approval Europe Approvals Type Approval process Focused on Radio Certification Product must fit Rule Parts Standards Evaluates RF Exposure Application in public domain Modular approval TCBs CABs perform mar
7. or FCC must be consulted to determine what tests must be repeated e If the product continues to meet the requirements of the applicable rules the original FCC application must updated with full details of the modifications supported by the new test results RF Radiation Exposure Evaluation in North America RF Radiation Exposure Evaluation There are two exposure categories that will determine how an evaluation is to be processed e Occupational Controlled Exposure e General Population Uncontrolled Exposure Confirming Mobile or Portable classification and Occupational Controlled as defined in FCC Rule Parts 2 1091 and 2 1093 or General Population Uncontrolled conditions MUST be established in order to determine RF exposure evaluation method and limits to apply RF Radiation Exposure Evaluation How do you evaluate RF Exposure for Mobile devices e FCC Part 2 1091 covers Cellular Radiotelephone Personal Communications Satellite Communications General Wireless Communications Wireless Communications Maritime and Specialized Mobile Radio devices e Must operate at 1 5 GHz or below and effective radiated power is 1 5 watts or more or if they operate above 1 5 GHz and their ERP is 3 watts or more e Generally done by a Maximum Permissive Exposure MPE calculation RF Radiation Exposure Evaluation How do you evaluate RF Exposure for Portable devices e Specific Absorptio
8. required Annex V Full Quality Assurance Full quality assurance is the procedure whereby the manufacturer ensures and declares that the products concerned satisfy the requirements of the Directive that apply to them using their own audited quality system The quality system must ensure compliance of the products with the requirements of the Directive that apply to them The Technical Construction File TCF The TCF In the Directive e Article 2 Definitions sub part g technical construction file means a file describing the apparatus and providing information and explanations as to how the applicable essential requirements have been implemented e Annex Il sub part 4 The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the product with the essential requirements to be assessed It must cover the design manufacture and operation of the product in particular e ageneral description of the product e conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components sub assemblies circuits etc e descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of said drawings and schemes and the operation of the product e alist of the standards referred to in Article 5 applied in full or in part and descriptions and explanations of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements of the Directive where such standards referred to in Article 5 have not been applied or do not exist e r
9. using harmonised standards e Annex IV or V Applicability of Conformity Assessment Procedures For wireless products using harmonised standards e Harmonised standards as listed in the Official Journal of Europe Union OJEU they are not simply standards with the words Harmonised on the front page e The current OJEU harmonised standards list can be found at http ec europa eu enterprise policies european standards documents harmonised standards legislation list references rtte index en hAtm For wireless products not using or only partially using harmonised standards e Require a Notified Body Essential test suite and or a Notified Body Opinion Routes to Compliance 25 Routes to Compliance R amp TTE Directive Routes to Compliance Standards Technical Construction Full Quality Route File TCF Assurance Route Route Produce Declaration of Conformity DoC ce mon Routes to Compliance e Annex Ill Standards Route e Annex IV Technical Construction File Route e Annex V Full quality assurance route Annex lll Standards route e Harmonised standards are identified that cover all essential requirements v Radio v EMC v Safety e Test the product against the standards e Produce Declaration of Conformity e Apply CE Mark and Alert Symbol if applicable R amp TTE Official Journal OJEU 28 Lists all harmonised standards that can be ap
10. CC test reports e Recognised accreditation via MRA In Country Testing Required Mandatory In Country Testing e E g China Brazil Taiwan Understand what testing is required e Full type approval testing e Pre testing prior to full type approval testing China e Functional performance testing Malaysia Product Configuration Requirements e How should the equipment be configured for testing e How many samples of each configuration e What support equipment is required For example laptop software etc e What are labs test equipment capabilities Can they support the product e Can simple clear instructions be provided on operation of the product Is a product import permit required Q Application Submission Documentation required is typically similar to the European TCF e Schematics e Parts list e Block diagram e Quality assurance information e g IS 9001 e Example label e User manual e Local representative details e Application Form Clearly identify all key parts of the product i e radio circuitry Example Label The label needs to be of a specific format which may include P MJ104 e The approval logo or approvals mark e A certification number e Model name e Brand e Key warning compliance statements For some countries the label can not be completed until the final certificate has been issued User Manual Could be specific user manual requirements for examp
11. Global Wireless Device Approvals amp Certification Overview Tony Henriques Principal Engineer Inspection Body Global Approvals WiSE EULA 2011 Underwriters Laboratories Inc Topics 1 About UL WiSE 2 European Market Access R amp TTE Directive Overview 3 United States amp Canadian Certification Overview 4 Global Approvals International Market Regulatory Requirements Focussed around wireless devices UL WiSE Who are we 6 900 employees 20 billion UL Marks on products 100 000 products tested annually World 1 for FCC Grant issuance 66 150 customers in 100 countries 68 labs and certification facilities across the world Underwriters Laboratories product safety laie q life safety amp security e regulations i e claims validation environment sustainability e standards 7 e training amp education university e technical expertise e personal certification lighting e security wireless i verification interoperability EMC e energy efficiency d R performance wire amp cable medical U1 life amp health sciences predia satety d food amp water What is WISE Wireless EMC Interoperability Security amp Payments UL Verification Services WiSE Locations rei 2 sites in 4 sites in Japan Global Approvals Regulatory Requirements Each region is different but all based on similar themes Elec
12. e public domain on the FCC OET website FCC Federal Ce Communications Commission FCC gt FCC E filing gt EAS gt Generic Search FCC Site Map Equipment Authorization System Generic Search Application Information Grantee Registration Modify Grantee Information Grantee Code First three characters of FCCID Form 731 Product Code Remaining characters of FCCID Complete Untinished Form 731 Applicant Name Add Attachments 5 ge iddiyyyy Submit Correspondence Grant Date Range mm dd to Register New Test Firm Grant Comments Renew Test Firm Add Exhibits Application Purpose v pE Senet Dedy Software Defined Radios o Login Return to 159 Form FCC Approved Applications Only O TCB Approved Applications Only O Composite Applications Only ual Pending Application Status Grant Note x amp j amp View Grant Note Descriptions The Application Process Industry Canada IC Website and Product Listings All listings are held in the public domain on the REL listing website Be cia Canada Canada Industry Canada ic gc ca Fran ais Home Contact Us Help Search canada gc ca Industry Canada gt Radio Spectrum and Telecommunications gt Certification and Engineering Bureau gt Wireless Program Certification and Engineering Bureau Industry Canada Programs and Services Certificati
13. esults of design calculations made examinations carried out etc e test reports The TCF In the Directive Annex IV Technical Construction File This Annex consists of Annex III plus the following supplementary requirements The technical documentation described in point 4 of Annex II and the declaration of conformity to specific radio test suites described in Annex III must form a technical construction file And then there is the R amp TTE CA guidance note htto www rtteca com TGN15Rev1 pdf The TCF In Simple Terms e Requirements and obligations e Specific elements e The rationale e Unified documentation e Defining the product e The DoC applying EN5401 4 e Variants manufacturer s declaration of similarity e Test results Requirements And Obligations e The TCF must adequately describe the single product type family or range that it covers e The TCF must contain sufficient evidence to demonstrate compliance for all product types including variants within its scope e This can be in the form of test results technical design justification or a combination of both Specific Elements e Product description e Technical design data relevant to the case for compliance e Test results e Declaration of similarity of variants e Technical rationale the case for compliance e Declaration of Conformity with the Directive R amp TTE includes LVD and EMC e Description of Label
14. ew or testing e Make sure samples configured correctly e Know the capabilities of the test lab can they test the product e Ensure the documentation is correct user manual label e Get the application form correct model names match user manual e Know if a local rep is required e Know when to renew the application Also watch out for e National holidays such as Chinese New Year e Language issues D Examples Brazil Regulator is Agencia National de Telecomunicacoes ANATEL 1S09001 QA certificate in Portuguese or notarised original eLocal testing is required all requirements Specific requirements for SAR testing Time limited approval certificates go ANATEL Specific labelling is required Ag ncia Nacional de Telecomunicag es User Manual must be in Portuguese 1672 09 3481 eLocal representative is required l Typical project durations O1 O789XXXXXXXXXX 2 to 4 months Este equipamento opera em carater secundario isto n o tem direito a prote o contra interfer ncia prejudicial mesmo de esta es do mesmo tipo e n o pode causar interfer ncia a sistemas operando em car ter prim rio People s Republic Of China PRC Regulator for Wireless devices is State Radio Regulatory Commission SRRC eLocal testing is required all requirements eFactory inspection quality system i
15. he report on file Apply the appropriate equipment label Sell product in US For the DoC route you also need to make available the DoC to the user FCC Verification amp DoC Routes Type of device TW broadcast recebe ooo cc ccc cccccccccsccccnececacescascneceescasseucnaceaneas FM broadcast rA Ce ier 2 ccc cocci ccc ccccccsccececcecscesceacnsseascesceasneeaaeas CB receiver Superregenerative r FOCGIVET O Scanning receiver Radar detector All other receivers subject t to gt part 15 TW interface device Stand alone cable input selector switch Glass B personal computers and peripherals ee CPU boards and internal power supplies used with Class B personal computers Class B personal computers assembled using authorized CPU boards or power supplies Class B external switching power supplies wo Other Class B digital devices amp peripherals wu Class A digital devices peripherals amp external switching power supplies Aocess Broadband over Power Line hemes aia sees All other devices oo ceeeee es Equipment authorization required Verification Verification Declaration of Conformity or Certification Declaration of Conformity or Certification Certification Certification Declaration of Conformity or Certification Declaration of Conformity or Certification Declaration of Conformity Verification Declaration of Conformity or Certification Declaration of C
16. ket surveillance Self Declaration Focused on Radio EMC and Safety Search for Standards to match product Evaluates RF Exposure Documentation held by manufacturer Modular approval Few EU Countries perform surveillance The Regulations North American approvals e Governed by The Federal Communications Commission FCC Canadian approvals e Governed by Industry Canada Both follow very similar approvals approaches but they are not the same FCC amp Industry Canada Approvals Certification is a mandatory process for radio products made by direct application or via e Telecommunication Certification Body TCB for FCC or e Conformity Assessment Bodies for Industry Canada Copy of the regulations can be found here e FCC http transition fcc gov oet info rules Industry Canada http www ic gc ca eic site ceb bhst nsf eng h_ tt00011 html Routes to FCC IC Approval For FCC there are three main routes e Route 1 Verification non wireless devices e Route 2 Declaration of Conformity Route DoC non wireless devices e Route 3 Certification wireless devices For Industry Canada there a slightly wider range of standards for non wireless devices but all wireless devices require type approval and issuance of a technical acceptance certificate FCC Verification amp DoC Routes 1 5 6 Manufacturer finds an FCC approved test facility Test the product Get a test report Hold t
17. le e Translated into the local language e Must include key compliance or warning statements e Model names should be detailed in the EXACT same format as on the application form Local Representation lt may be a requirement for a locally based representative to act on your behalf This could be e Your own regional office e An appointed local distributor e Requested by the lab agent e Local representative are usually based in the country where certification is required e Usually there is an annual fee The Application Form To avoid re submission costs pay careful attention to the country application form including e Applicant name e Contact address details e Model name including any spacing between characters e Local representation details e Sign in the correct places by authorised personnel the applicant and local representative where required The Approvals Certificate The certificate will be issued after e All testing has completed and reports are issued All documentation has been collected e An application has been submitted e The authority is happy with the application The certification number will then be confirmed but e Check how long it is valid for for example 1 3 or 5 years e Know when and how it must be renewed e Know how long that renewal process will take Hints and Tips to Effective Global Approvals In summary e Understand the process documentation revi
18. ling CE mark Defining The Product e What it is and its intended use e Type or model number e Description of family variants and scope of features e Range of model numbers for family variants e Reference drawings pictures or plans e User or installation manual Unified Documentation e Consistent numbering e Titles can be linked to the product e Issue of the document is correct to the tested product e Top level BOM identifies major components Test Results e Test samples to be properly identified as representative of product or family not prototypes or golden sample e Choice of worst case samples to cover other variants to be justified in rationale e Proper and appropriate test methodologies e Measurement uncertainties included or their absence justified e Actual measurement results not just summary statements where appropriate not just pass fail Variants manufacturers declaration of similarity e Define what the differences are e Why those differences do not effect compliance e Worst case and why The Rationale e Explains conformity assessment choice e Includes technical justification based on design for claiming compliance where measurement not used e Explains significance of intended use environment where this impacts on choice of test levels and limits e Justification for using non harmonised standards or test methods e Justifies choice of test samples The Decla
19. n Rate SAR testing RF Radiation Exposure Evaluation For the purposes of RF exposure evaluations products fall into one of these categories Mobile Devices e Atransmitting device designed to be used in other than fixed locations with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from the body of the user or nearby persons Portable Applications e Atransmitting device designed to be used within 20 cm of the body of the user RF Radiation Exposure Evaluation Industry Canada requirements Canadian RF requirements are very similar but not identical e g additional SAR evaluation requirements with regards to bystanders for laptop type computers with antenna built in on display screens Requirements are detailed in RSS 102 Radio Frequency RF Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus All Frequency Bands FCC KDB Publications SAR procedures are generally accepted and referenced within RSS 102 where applicable Specific report cover sheets declarations are required e Annex A RF Exposure Technical Brief Cover Sheet e Annex B Declaration of RF Exposure Compliance Or e Annex B Declaration of RF Exposure Compliance for Exemption from Routine Evaluation Limits Role of TCBs amp CABs Use of FCC TCBs amp IC CABs Telecommunication Certification Body TCBs and Conformity Assessment Bodies CABs are organizations with the authority to issue Certifications for compliance with the respective regulations
20. n place 1S09001 QA certificate Specific labelling is required Import permit is required Documentation in Chinese eLocal representative is required Time limited approval certificates 1 to 5 years Typical project durations 3 months D About Us WiSE Asia Rri e UL Japan 1 22 3 Megumigaoka Hiratsuka shi Kanagawa 259 1220 Japan TEL 81 463 50 6400 FAX 81 463 50 6401 35 Staff 108 Yokowa cho Ise shi Mie 516 1106 Japan TEL 81 596 39 1485 FAX 81 596 39 0232 UL CCS Fremont Also known as Compliance Certification Services 47173 Benicia Street Fremont CA 94538 TEL 510 771 1000 FAX 510 661 0888 32 Staff WiSE Europe m RFI Basingstoke Unit 3 Hoizons Wade Road Kingsland Business Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8AH TEL 44 1256 312000 FAX 44 1256 312001 35 Staff Radiated Measurements I us RAAS wee ae eee__8 z z in At Kingsland Park facility Semi Anechoic Chamber 5m measurement distance Reflecting ground plane Measurements accepted by Europe North America Japan Australia and others Radiated Measurements Continued At Kingsland Park facility 2 x Full Anechoic Chamber 3m measurement distance Free space no reflections Measurements accepted by Europe North America Japan Australia and others Radiated Measurements Antenna OTA At Kingsland Park facility Satimo StarGa
21. ng Changes To Certified Products Permissive Changes generally consider changes in the following product areas taken from FCC guidance e Antenna changes e Printed Circuit Board PCB e Hardware changes e Enclosure changes e Software changes e Miscellaneous changes 78 Class I Permissive Change C1PC Key Criteria e Modifications that do not degrade the radio performance characteristics of the product from those reported when certification was granted e Generally cosmetic or non radio changes e No filing is required e AC1PC can only be made by the original FCC Grant holder normally the manufacturer Class Il Permissive Change C2PC Key Criteria e Modifications that degrade the radio performance characteristics of the product from those reported when certification was granted but still meet the requirements of the applicable rules e A TCB CAB must be consulted to determine what tests must be repeated e If the product continues to meet the requirements of the applicable rules the original FCC IC application must updated with full details of the modifications supported by the new test results Class Ill Permissive Change C3PC Key Criteria e Software modifications of a software defined radio transmitter that changes the frequency range modulation type or maximum output power from those reported when certification was granted but still meet the requirements of the applicable rules e ATCB
22. ng a letter at the end of the CN to distinguish between different company addresses YYYYYYYYYYY is the Unique Product Number UPN assigned by the applicant made of at most 11 alphanumeric characters A Z 0 9 In addition user manual text is required as is for FCC however some text must be translated into French Industry Canada Company Number e Similar to the FCC Grantee Code the IC Company Number is unique to the company require product certification e It is assigned by Industry Canada e To obtain a new CN please send an email to certification bureau ic gc ca Industry Canada Additional Requirements e Canadian in country representative capable of responding to enquiries and who can provide post certification audit samples at no charge to Industry Canada e Covering letter explaining the type of certification services requested and a brief description of the radio equipment e RSP 100 Appendix A from Application and Agreement for Certification Services e RSP 100 Appendix B from test Report Cover Sheet e RSS 102 Appendix A Technical Brief Cover Sheet and B Declaration of RF Exposure Compliance or C Declaration of RF Exposure Compliance for Exemption from Routine Evaluation Limits forms e User manual regulatory statements in English and French e Model number must appear on label D The Application Process FCC FCC Website and Product Listings All listings are held in th
23. on and Engineering Radio Equipment List REL e vourcriteria Bureau Company Number 99999AA Home Company Name Alpha Numeric Model Alpha Numeric Certification Number Alpha Numeric Equipment Radio Specification BETS99 RSS999 Certification Lower Frequency MHz gt 0 99999 Type of Radio taal Upper Frequency MHz lt 0 99999 Frequently Asked Occupied Bandwidth kHz 0 99999 Questions Emission Code Alpha Numeric Test Site Lower Power Watts gt 0 99999 Registration Upper Power Watts lt 0 99999 Radio Eauioment Permissive Changes Making Changes To Certified Products Once a product is certified how are product changes managed The FCC process is called the Permissive Change route and three classes are available e Class Permissive Change e Class Il Permissive Change e Class Ill Permissive Change Important Note e These do not require a new application filing e None of the class of changes shall result in a change in identification Q Making Changes To Certified Products None of the classes of changes shall result in a change in identification however Changes to the basic frequency determining and stabilizing circuitry including clock and data rates frequency multiplication stages basic modulator circuit or maximum power or field strength ratings will always require a new FCC ID and a new equipment authorisation application to the FCC Maki
24. onformity or Certification Declaration of Conformity Verification Verification Verification Certification Verification FCC IC Certification Route 1 Manufacturer finds an FCC IC approved test facility 2 Test the product 3 Geta test report 4 Customer supplies application documentation Exhibits 5 TCB CAB or FCC IC in case of Direct Application performs a Administrative amp Technical Review 6 If product is approved e Exhibits are uploaded to the FCC IC website e TCB CAB or FCC IC issues the approvals Grant Technical Acceptance Certificate e Client can sell in North America Canada If not approved manufacturer can not sell the product Q FCC IC Certification Routes Three main certification routes for wireless devices Full certification route e Full modular approval route e Limited modular approval Full Certification Route e The certification approval of an end product e Full testing in accordance with the appropriate FCC Rule Parts or Industry Canada RSS Standards e FCC TCB or IC CAB applications and listing fees e Grant of certification issued Full Modular Approval Based on FCC Part 15 C 212 conditions on which modular approval can be granted are as follows e The radio elements of the modular transmitter must have their own shielding e The modular transmitter must have buffered modulation data inputs e The modular transmitter must have its own power supply reg
25. oved FCC product It comprises of two parts 1 The Grantee code e Assigned permanently by the FCC to a specific grantee normally the manufacturer and this is only valid for that party at that address It comprises a unique combination of three letters and numbers 2 The Equipment Product Code EPC e Assigned by the applicant a minimum of 1 character and a maximum of 14 characters and must consist of only capital letters Arabic numerals or combination thereof the hyphen or dash The model name subject to the above is normally used EXAMPLE FCC ID XXX 123ABC e Where XXX is Grantee Code amp 723ABC is the Equipment Product Code FCC Labelling Requirements cont Please be aware of a future forthcoming change from the FCC They are running out of Grantee Code letters so the following will be implemented regarding new Grantee Codes e Grantee Code expanded from three to five characters e 1st character of five always a number e Product Code will be reduced to a maximum of 12 characters e Full FCC ID remains a maximum of 17 characters EXAMPLE FCC ID 1XXXX 12345ABCDE Where 1XXXX is Grantee Code and 12345ABCDE is Equipment Product Code Q Industry Canada Labelling Requirements The Industry Canada Certification Number format is IC XXXXXX YYYYYYYYYYY e Where XXXXXX is the Company Number CN assigned by Industry Canada made of at most 6 alphanumeric characters A Z 0 9 includi
26. plied to cover essential requirement C 201 8 Official Journal of the European Union European x pe Reference and title of the standard standardisation i PETES Reference document organisation ETSI EN 300 328 V1 4 1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Mat ters ERM Wideband Transmission systems Data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques Harmonised EN covering essential requirements under Article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive Reference of the superseded standard EN 300 328 2 V1 2 1 Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of the superseded standard Note 1 Date expired 30 4 2006 24 8 2006 Article 1999 5 EC Article 3 2 Annex IV Technical Construction File Route Where harmonised standards are not available e A Notified Body must be used to determine the essential requirement test suites e Test the product against the defined test suites e Compile the Technical Construction File TCF e A Notified Body assesses the TCF and gives and opinion e If the Opinion is positive produce a Declaration of Conformity e Apply CE Alert Symbol if applicable and Notified Body number A manufacturer can disregard a Notified Body opinion Annex IV Technical Construction File Route Why chose this route e No harmonised standards available e Assessment of a family range is
27. ration of Conformity DoC e EN54014 e Manufacturer s name and address e State Applicable directive s e State Standards with either version number or year of publication e Identity of Responsible person e Signed by e Where is it used The Notified Body Opinion e Issued when compliance has been demonstrated by TCF e Not mandatory if you have followed Harmonised Standards as listed in the Official Journal of Europe OJEU e Often used where the TCF includes untested variants and or a third party agreement of rationale e Often used by module manufacturers to maintain confidentiality e Evidence that case for compliance has been approved by independent third party expert e Demonstrates due diligence Maintaining Compliance Through The TCF e Via your company document control procedures e Review and acceptance or not of design changes e Periodic audit and review e Management Systems Typically ISO 9000 series e Monitoring updates to Harmonised Standards No grandfathering Maintaining The TCF e If the product changes e Update the TCF e Confirm does the product need to be re assessed e If so fully or partially retested e Who keeps the TCF e Who can look at the TCF e How long do you have to keep the TCF Maintaining The TCF e If the product changes e Update the TCF e Confirm does the product need to be re assessed e Ifso fully or partially retested
28. rovals process for intentionally transmitting devices e Adopted 7th April 1999 e Implemented 8th April 2000 e Transition period ended 7th April 2001 Scope of the R amp TTE Directive The R amp TTE Directive establishes a regulatory framework for placing on the market free movement and putting into service of radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment R amp TTE in the Community A number of types of equipment are exempted from the Directive equipment exclusively used for non civil purposes and equipment covered by other Community instruments R amp TTE Directive Benefits for manufacturers 15 e Removed National provisions only test once for Europe e Time to market reduced e Assessment costs reduced no in country type approval e No compulsory third party testing e New technologies are not inhibited R amp TTE Directive Overview e Who is responsible e The Essential Requirements e Conformity assessment procedures Who Is Responsible The manufacturer his authorised representative within the community or the person responsible for placing the apparatus on the market Where neither the manufacturer nor his authorised representative is established within the community the obligation to keep the technical documentation available is the responsibility of the person who places the product on the community market place Essential Requirements e Article 3 1 a Safety LVD
29. te 24 system TRP ERP TIS EIS Active and Passive measurements 3D radiation pattern outputs Measurements accepted by CTIA and GCF schemes Conducted Specific Absorption Rate DASY5 SAR Measurement System Specific Absorption Rate SAR SAR testing places the wireless transmitting device next to a phantom that represents the specific part of the human body head or torso Measurement probe Phantom right side of head Phantom left side of head Specific Absorption Rate SAR The phantom is filled with a fluid that replicates the human body The probe is precisely moved within the fluid Fluid Specific Absorption Rate SAR The probe measures numerous points in the fluid to establish a 3D model of the heat dissipation Model of heat pattern in fluid 2 Conducted Electromagnetic Susceptibility EMS Electromagnetic a EMS Any Questions THANK YOU
30. tromagnetic Compatibility EMC Radio Performance Safety including Human RF Exposure e and having suitable documented evidence of compliance In Europe these requirements are directly related to the European Union Directives and the Articles within them that must be conformed to in order to demonstrate compliance Knowing the environment for use of the product is essential to understand the applicable requirements European Market Access The R amp TTE Directive What is CE Marking e Legal requirement for all electrical products sold in Europe e The CE marking on a product is a sign that the product complies with ALL new approach directives which apply to it and are in force at the time of its supply e tis a sign to the authorities to allow the free circulation of compliant goods in the European Community e For most radio transmitter products this means complying with the R amp TTE Directive e Remember you must meet the requirements of ALL applicable Directives e EU Directives include as example e EMC e R amp TTE Wireless e Automotive e Medical e Low Voltage electrical safety What it is not e A mark of quality e A mark which confirms that a product complies with a standard e An approval mark e A mark of origin Introduction to the R amp TTE Directive e Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp T TE Directive e Otherwise known as 1999 5 EC e Aself declaration app
31. ulation e The antenna must either be permanently attached or employ a unique antenna coupler e The modular transmitter must be tested in a stand alone configuration D Modular Approval Based on FCC Part 15 C 212 conditions on which modular approval can be granted are as follows e The modular transmitter must be equipped with either a permanently affixed label or must be capable of electronically displaying its FCC identification number e The modular transmitter must comply with any specific rules or operating requirements that ordinarily apply to a complete transmitter and the manufacturer must provide adequate instructions along with the module to explain any such requirements e The modular transmitter must comply with any applicable RF exposure requirement in its final configuration Q Limited Modular Approval Approval of a modular transmitter that does not meet all the criteria defined in Part 15 C 212 e Full testing in accordance with the appropriate rule parts of the FCC regulations and full listing fees apply All host units in which the module can be used must be listed on the Grant of Application e May incur additional application and listing fees to cover additional host devices e If buying a pre approved module the module manufacturer will own the FCC Grant that requires updating to include a new host product Application Process Upon completion of testing a submission must be made to the FCC IC
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