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NIST GCR 01-813
A Guide to the EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility

Contents

To Be Considered:
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Purpose of the Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility
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Basic Steps to Compliance
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I. Determining Whether or Not the Product Has to Comply with the EMC Directive
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A. Products Totally Covered by the Directive
B. Products Partially Covered by the Directive
C. Products Excluded from the Directive
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II. Essential Requirements
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III. Understanding How the Directive Distinguishes Between Components, Finished Products, Systems, and Installations
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  1. Components
  2. Finished Products
  3. Systems
    1. System of all CE Marked Apparatuses
    2. System of CE Marked Apparatuses and non-CE Marked Apparatuses
    3. System with Various Configurations
  4. Installations
    1. Fixed Installations
    2. Movable Installations
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IV. Understanding How the Directive Defines Used, Second-Hand, and Modified Apparatuses
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  1. Used Apparatus
  2. Second Hand Apparatus
  3. Reconditioned Apparatus
  4. Reconfigured Apparatus
  5. As-New Apparatus
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V. Determining if the Directive Must be Applied or Reapplied to Used, Second Hand Reconditioned, or Reconfigured Parts
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  1. When the EMC Directive Must Be Applied
  2. When the EMC Directive Does Not Have to Be Applied
  3. Repaired Apparatus and Spare Parts
    1. Repaired Apparatus
    2. Spare Parts

 
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VI. Determining the Conformity Assessment Method
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  1. The Procedure with the Application of Harmonized Standards
  2. The Procedure Where No EMC harmonized Standards are Used, or Only Parts are Used
  3. The Procedure for Apparatus Used for the Transmission of Radiocommunications
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Text of the Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC)
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EMC Harmonized Standards
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A Guide to the EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility

Date Created: 06/20/01
Last Modified: 06/20/01

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