Element has assisted companies in meeting EMC commercial testing standards and regulations in nearly 200 countries for over 30 years. We help export and sell your electrical and electronic commercial products globally, access new markets, and drive growth.
Why is EMC commercial testing important?
How can a manufacturer determine if their product will interfere with other electrical equipment or be affected by such interference in its intended environment? This is a common issue that can lead to your product malfunctioning or failing to meet user expectations, and in some cases, posing safety risks to your product or adjacent products.
To safeguard your product against these disruptions and prevent potential interference, it's crucial to conduct EMC testing. This ensures your product meets regulatory requirements and operates seamlessly in its intended environment.
How is EMC commercial testing conducted?
To ensure that your product or device complies with regulations and maintains its performance under electromagnetic interference (EMI) and disturbances, testing is typically conducted in an anechoic or semi-anechoic test chamber. This special room, resembling a sophisticated Faraday cage, is lined with tiles and absorbers to create a clean environment free from electromagnetic (EM) or radio frequency (RF) interference.
For the remaining susceptibility tests, a somewhat less complex shielded room can be used. These environments are equipped with a wide range of specialist and appropriately calibrated test equipment. They also have support equipment for monitoring and controlling your product, as well as supporting any wireless functionality during testing. This comprehensive setup enables the series of emissions and immunity tests to be conducted effectively.
Our EMC commercial testing capabilities
- Conducted & radiated electromagnetic susceptibility/immunity testing
- Conducted & radiated electromagnetic emissions testing
- ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) testing
- EMC testing for E/e-marking on sub-assemblies and whole vehicles
- On-site EMC surveys/testing
- EMC pre-compliance testing
- Global market access (GMA)
- Testing to EN55011/CISPR 11 standards
- International IECEE CB scheme
- IEC/EN 60601 series
- IEC/EN 61326 series
- EN 50121
- EN 55032/35 and CISPR 32/35
- Testing to LVD (Low Voltage Directive), MDD (Medical Device Directive), MD (Machinery Directive), and RED (Radio Equipment Directive)
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Our EMC laboratories offer market-leading capacity for testing and certifying electrical devices for a diverse range of commercial products, including:
- IT and office equipment
- Multimedia and audio-visual equipment
- Telecommunications equipment
- Radio communications equipment
- Medical devices
- Laboratory, test and measurement, and control equipment
- Automotive equipment (including agricultural equipment)
- Railway equipment
- Marine equipment
- Consumer electronics
Advice and guidance
Our EMC test engineers offer advisory services to support and guide you when you need it most – at an early stage of your product development. Early identification of regulatory EMC requirements for your commercial products reduces the number of tests prior to certification, saving you money and time.
The Element advantage
Element's EMC testing laboratories in the US and UK are accredited and approved by NVLAP, A2LA, and UKAS, as well as ISO 9001:2008. We are also a Notified Body in respect to the EMC Directive, and an Approved Body in respect to the UK EMC Regulation.
Our state-of-the-art EMC testing facilities are equipped with fully anechoic, semi anechoic and reverberation chambers as well as HIRF (High Intensity Radiated Field), and can cater for anything from small implantable devices to heavy machinery and vehicles. For large installations simply too big or difficult to relocate, we can also offer on-site testing services.
EMI/EMC testing is just one part of Element's complete testing solutions for safety, compliance, and in-country certification. Our services include but are not limited to environmental simulation, mechanical, safety, structural, operational, functional, and performance testing.
Whether you want to optimize your new product, achieve country-specific certification, or test your product for electromagnetic emissions or immunity, we can help you select the right method for test requirements.
For more information about our EMC commercial testing services, or to request a quote, contact us today.
Our Services
Radio and Wireless Device Testing
We work with everyone from Chipset Vendors to those integrating radio modules to enable you to deliver your wireless radio products to market.
Telecommunications Equipment
Element has over 50 years' experience in working with many leading telecoms companies of the world, from the initial product design phase of their products to support them through the testing and approval of telecoms components and help them take their product to the global market.
Medical Device EMC Testing
Our medical device regulatory affairs experts partner with electronic medical device manufacturers from the design conception, identifying appropriate testing standards for their products.
Multimedia Equipment EMC Testing
Element products a full suite of EMC and certification services to ensure that your multimedia equipment complies with EN 55032/35 and CISPR 32/35 standards, and reach markets across the globe.
Laboratory Equipment EMC Testing
Our EMC labs in North America and Europe are fully equipped to test for all products covered by the scope of the standards, including International EMC standard IEC 61326.
EN 50121 Railway EMC Testing
Our railway EMC services include advice on testing requirements, in-lab, on-site and in-situ testing, and certification to the EN 50121 series of standards.
Marine Equipment EMC Testing
Our test facilities for both EMC and environmental provide a comprehensive portfolio of tests to ensure that whatever your marine equipment is and wherever it's locations, we have a test solution that matches your needs.
Consumer Electronics Testing & Certification
Element’s consumer electronics testing and certification services help your products meet EMC, Electrical Safety, and Radio national & global requirements.
Automotive EMC Testing
Element’s automotive EMC testing services ensure the safety and compatibility of your electric components, systems and sub-assemblies.