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Northwest EMC, Irvine Lab

NVLAP Lab Code: 200676-0


Address and Contact Information:

41 Tesla Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
Contact: Mr. David M. Tolman
Phone: 503-844-4066
Fax: 503-648-3269
E-Mail: dtolman@nwemc.com
Send E-Mail to Laboratory: Northwest EMC, Irvine Lab
URL: http://www.nwemc.com

NVLAP Accreditation Information

Listed below is the scope of accreditation for this laboratory as of January 8, 2009. For additional information, contact NVLAP at (301) 975-4016.

Send E-Mail to NVLAP at: NVLAP@nist.gov


Electromagnetic Compatibility & Telecommunications

Accreditation Valid From: October 1, 2008 Through: September 30, 2009

  • Emissions Test Methods:

[12/55103c] BS EN 55103-1 (1997)
Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use - Part 1. Emission

[12/610006d] EN 61000-6-4 (2001) and IEC 61000-6-4 (1997)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission standard for industrial environments

[12/610006k] IEC 61000-6-4 (2006-07)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission standard for industrial environments

[12/610006m] EN 61000-6-4 (2007)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic Standards - Emission Standard for Industrial Environments

[12/610006p] IEC 61000-6-3 (2006-06)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-3: Generic standards - Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments

[12/61000g] EN 61000-6-3 (2007)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-3: Generic standard - Emission standard for residential, commericial and light industrial environments

[12/61326a5] BS EN 61326-2-2 (2006-06)
EMC requirements. Particular requirements. Test configurations, operational conditions and performance criteria for portable test, measuring and monitoring equipment used in low-voltage distribution systems

[12/61326a6] EN 61326-2-1 (2006-05)
EMC requirements. Particular requirements. Test configurations, operational conditions and performance criteria for EMC unprotected applications

[12/61326a7] EN 61326-2-3 (2006-08)
EMC requirements - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Test configuration, operational conditions and performance criteria for transducers with integrated or remote signal conditioning

[12/CIS11ii] IEC/CISPR 11, Ed. 4.1 (2004-06) + A2 (2006)
Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio frequency equipment - Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

[12/CIS11jj] EN 55011 (2007) + A2 (2007)
Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment - Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

[12/CIS22c4] EN 55022 (1998) + A1(2000) + A2(2003)
Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

[12/CIS22c5] IEC/CISPR 22, Edition 5 (2005) + A1(2005) + A2 (2006)
Information Technology Equipment - Radio Disturbance Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement

[12/CIS22f] CNS 13438 (2006)
LImits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment

[12/CIS22j] EN 55022 (2006)
Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

[12/EM02j] EN 61000-3-2 (2006)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase)

[12/EM03h] IEC/EN 61000-3-3 (1995) + A1 (2001) + A2 (2005)
Conducted Emissions, Voltage Flicker

[12/FCC15b] ANSI C63.4 (2003) with FCC Method 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B
Unintentional Radiators

[12/KN22] KN22 with RRL Notice No. 2005-82 (Sept. 29, 2005)
RRL Notice No. 2005-82: Technical Requirements for Electromagnetic Interference Annex 8 (KN-22), RRL Notice No. 2005-131: Conformity Assessment Procedures for Electromagnetic Interference

[12/KNcis11] KN11 with RRL Notice No. 2005-82 (Sept. 29, 2005)
Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio frequency equipment - Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

[12/T51b] AS/NZS CISPR 22, 3rd Edition (2006)
Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

[12/VCCId] Agreement of VCCI V-3 (2008.04)
Agreement of Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment - Technical Requirements: V-3/2008.04

  • Immunity Test Methods:

[12/501304] EN 50130-4 (1996)
Alarm systems - Part 4. Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard: Immunity requirements for components of fire, intruder and social alarm systems

[12/55103d] BS EN 55103-2 (1997)
Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use - Part 2. Immunity

[12/610006i] IEC 61000-6-2, Edition 2.0 (2005-01)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments

[12/610006j] EN 61000-6-2 (2005)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments

[12/61000k] EN 61000-6-1 (2007)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6 - 1: Generic standards - Immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments

[12/61326a4] EN 61326-1(2006)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements

[12/CIS24e] IEC/CISPR 24 (1997) and EN 55024 (1998) + A1(2001), A2(2003)
Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

[12/I01] IEC 61000-4-2, Ed. 1.2 (2001) + A1, A2; EN 61000-4-2
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test

[12/I02g] IEC 61000-4-3, Ed. 3.0 (2006-02)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test

[12/I03c] IEC 61000-4-4, Ed. 2.0 (2004-07)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-4: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test

[12/I04c] IEC 61000-4-5, Ed 1.1 (2005-11)
EMC - Part 4-5: Testing and measurement techniques - Surge immunity test

[12/I05ee] IEC 61000-4-6, Ed. 2.2 (2006-05)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields

[12/I06] IEC 61000-4-8, Ed. 1.1 (2001); EN 61000-4-8
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-8: Testing and measurement techniques - Power frequency magnetic field immunity test

[12/I07c] IEC 61000-4-11, Ed. 2 (2004-03) & EN 61000-4-11
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-11: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests

[12/KN11] KN 61000-4-11 with RRL Notice No. 2005-83 (Sept. 29, 2005)
Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Voltage Variations Immunity Tests

[12/KN2] KN 61000-4-2 with RRL Notice No. 2005-83 (Sept. 29, 2005)
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test

[12/KN3] KN 61000-4-3 with RRL Notice No. 2005-83 (Sept. 29, 2005)
Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test

[12/KN4] KN 61000-4-4 with RRL Notice No. 2005-83 (Sept. 29, 2005)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Testing and measurement techniques - Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity Test

[12/KN5] KN 61000-4-5 with RRL Notice No. 2005-83 (Sept. 29, 2005)
Surge Immunity Test

[12/KN6] KN 61000-4-6 with RRL Notice No. 2005-83 (Sept. 29, 2005)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields

[12/KN8] KN 61000-4-8 with RRL Notice No. 2005-83 (Sept. 29, 2005)
Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity Test

  • Product Safety Test Methods

[12/60601ab] IEC 60601-1-2, Ed. 3.0 (2007)
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests

[12/61326b] IEC 61326, Ed. 2 (2002-02)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements

[12/61326c] BS EN 61326 (1998) and IEC 61326 (1997)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements

  • Radio Test Methods

[12/300220d] ETSI EN 300 220-1 V2.1.1 (2006-04)
Electromagnetic Compatibility Radio Spectrum Matters; Short Range Devices; Radio Equipment to be used in the 25 MHz to 1,000 MHz Frequency Range with Power Levels Ranging up to 500mW; Part 1: Technical Characteristics and Test Methods

[12/300328g] ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
ERM; Wideband Transmission Systems; Data transport equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

[12/300330c] ETSI EN 300 330-1 V1.5.1 (2006-04)
ERM; Short Range Devices; Radio Equipment in the Frequency Range 9kHz to 25 MHz and Inductive Loop Systems in the Frequency Range 9kHz to 30 MHz; Part 1: Technical Characteristics and Test Methods

[12/300330d] ETSI EN 300 330-2 V1.3.1 (2006-04)
ERM; Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio Equipment in the Frequency Range 9kHz to 30 MHz; Part 2: Harmonized EN Under Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

[12/300440c] ETSI EN 300 440-2 v1.1.2 (2004-07)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short range devices; Radio equipment to be used in the 1 GHz to 40 GHz frequency range; Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

[12/300440e] ETSI EN 300 440-1 v1.4.1 (2008-05)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM): Short range devices; Radio equipment to be used in the 1 GHz to 40 GHz frequency range; Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods

[12/301489b] ETSI EN 301 489-3 v1.4.1 (2002-08)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters; ElectroMagnetic Compatibility standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz

[12/301489m] ETSI EN 301 489-17 v1.2.1 (2002-08)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); EMC standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment

[12/301489z] ETSI EN 301 489-1 v1.6.1 (2005-09)
ERM; ElectroMagnetic Compatability (EMC) Standard for Radio Equipment and Services; Common Technical Requirements

[12/301839c] ETSI EN 301 839-1, v1.2.1 (2007-07)
ERM; Radio equipment in the frequency range 402 MHz to 405 MHz for Ultra Low Power Active Medical Implants and Accessories; Part 1: Technical characteristics, including electromagnetic compatibility requirements, and test methods

[12/301839d] ETSI EN 301 839-2, v1.2.1 (2007-07)
ERM; Radio equipment in the frequency range 402 MHz to 405 MHz for Ultra Low Power Active Medical Implants and Accessories; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

[12/301893c] ETSI EN 301 893 V1.4.1 (2007-12)
Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

[12/302195] ETSI EN 302 195-2 V1.1.1 (2004-03)
(ERM); Radio equipment in the frequency range 9 kHz to 315 kHz for Ultra Low Power Active Medical Implants (ULP-AMI) and accessories; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

[12/321951] EN 302 195-1 V1.1.1 (2004-03)
ERM; Radio equipment in the frequency range 9kHz to 315kHz for Ultra Low Power Active Medical Implants (ULP-AMI) and accessories; Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods

[12/48927] ETSI EN 301 489-27 V1.1.1 (2004-06)
ERM; EMC standard for radio equipment and services; Part 27: Specific conditions for Ultra Low Power Active Medical Implants (ULP-AMI) and related peripheal devices (ULP-AMI-P)

[12/AS4268c] AS/NZS 4268 (2003) + A1 (2005)
Radio Equipment and Systems - Short Range Devices - Limits and Methods of Measurement

[12/RSS210a] RSS-210, Issue 7 (June 2007)
Low Power Licence-Exempt Radiocommunication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category 1 Equipment

[12/RSS243] RSS-243, Issue 2 (November 12, 2005)
Active Medical Implant Communications System Devices in the 402 - 405 MHz Band

[12/RSSG2] RSS-Gen, Issue 2 (June 2007)
General Requirements and Information for the Certification of Radiocommunication Equipment

  • Telecommunications Test Methods:

[12/1089g] GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4 (June 2006)
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety - General Criteria for Network Telecommunications Equipment

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