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11 CE and EMC Guidelines
The CE mark on PiC products assures compliance with both the EMC
and low voltage European directives. Prior to this CE mark, EMC on
the product label only assured compliance with the EMC directives.
11.1 Background on EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) Compliance
In order to market products in the European Union after January 1, 1996, an
electromagnetic compatibility directive (EU Directive 89/336/ECC) must be
met. All products must be designed and manufactured in such a way that:
1.
2.
The directive refers to relevant harmonized European EMC standards against
which product conformity can be assessed, although other methods of
assessment, notably the preparation of a Technical File, are permissible. The
equipment manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent in the Community must
make a Declaration of Conformity and can place the CE mark on the product.
Failure to conform with the requirements of the directive can result in a total
ban on sales throughout the Single Market and legal action could be taken
against the signatory of a false declaration of conformity.
11.2 Background on Low Voltage Compliance
In order to market products in the European Union after January 1, 1997, the
low voltage directive (EU Directive 73/23/EEC) must be met.
The intention of the directive is to assure user safety under normal operating
and fault conditions. The directive includes the use of certain warning labels
and user instructions. It establishes limits to prevent electrical shock hazard,
overheating and fire.
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Electromagnetic disturbances generated by the products do not cause
interference to other systems.
The performance of the product is not affected by electromagnetic dis-
turbances within the environment in which the product is intended to
operate.
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