Requirements for Apparatus and Fixed Installations under the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Dir
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Course Objectives:
Recognise the basic mechanisms of EMC and understand the essential EMC requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.Ensure that equipment complies with UK EMC Regulations SI 2006 No. 3418.
Understand the route to conformity process.Understand the differing requirements for apparatus and fixed installations.
Be able to identify relevant harmonised EMC standards and the options for their application.How to perform an EMC assessment where harmonised standards not applied in full.
What to include in the Technical Documentation for Apparatus and common errors.When to use a Notified Body.
Understand how to make a Declaration of Conformity and apply CE Marking.
What to include in the Technical Documentation for Fixed Installations and common errors.
What to specify in the procurement of apparatus being supplied to a fixed installation.How to implement Good EMC Engineering Practices for fixed installationsRole of a Responsible Person for fixed installations and what documentation must be held.
Special requirements for 'one-off' apparatus for given installations.Identify sources of guidance and information.
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Course Content:
Overview of EMC: Essential Requirements, Coupling mechanisms, sources of interference, effects of electromagnetic interference, nature of interference, EMC phenomena.
EMC Directive and Scope of Directive: Changes resulting from EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, UK Regulations SI 2006 No. 3418, Apparatus and Fixed Installations, Excluded Equipment, Military Equipment
Route to Conformity - Apparatus: ANNEX II Internal Production Control, Harmonised Standards, EMC Assessment, Technical Documentation, Notified Body, Declaration of Conformity, CE Marking, Case Studies.
Route to Conformity - Fixed Installation: Fixed Installation Criteria and Examples, Special Essential Requirements, Good Engineering Practices, Intended Use of Components, Responsible Person, Documentation Requirements, Specific Apparatus for Given Installation, Methodology for Infrastructure Projects, Case Studies.
Sources of Guidelines and Information: EC Website Europa, EMC Directive Guide, BERR Guide, Trade Associations.
