EMC for Automotive

TRaC offer a complete solution to automotive EMC approval for the EU (through directive 2006/28/EC amending 72/245/EEC) and United Nations affiliated countries.

TRaC Automotive EMC test package:

Ensure the immunity of vehicles to electromagnetic interference from external sources.
Control electromagnetic emissions from vehicles and finally to measure the radiation performance.
Approval to the Automotive Directive, otherwise known as E-Marking.
Testing at facilities that are accredited by UKAS for the testing aspects of certification and by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) as a Technical Service for gaining approvals.
Radio frequencies - the reception and transmission of RF data used by on-board radio, satellite navigation and digital television systems.
Provide additional support such as fibre optic CAN bus link, USB data fibre optic Link, Fibre Optic telephone links, GPS chamber re-radiator and an Anti Lock Braking Simulator.

Increasing numbers of electronic vehicle feature devices and more stringent constraints in terms of legislation are causing concerns. TRaC has the expertise and technical secure facilities required for automotive EMC testing under one roof.

TRaC can help improve engine efficiency and reliability across a range of markets, meeting compliance requirements is an important process and affects a number of vehicles device such as:

ABS
Emergency brake assist,
ESP (Electronic Stability Programme)
Airbags
Comfort systems eg, air conditioning
Hands-free kits
Satellite navigation

This technology is spreading into other vehicles - vans, trucks, agricultural and the marine market. It is becoming increasingly important in the management of engine technology which faces ongoing legislation to reduce emissions.

TRaC will issue the approval certificate and approval number via the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), which must be marked on the product.

Manufacturers should ensure that all relevant equipment which they produce complies with Automotive EMC.

Purchasers of equipment should ensure that any equipment they purchase is e-marked.

Persons concerned with Installation of equipment should first consider whether the equipment needs to be e-marked and then consider the equipment and vehicle manufacturer installation recommendations (including any relevant codes of practice, such that vehicle electronic systems are not put at risk). Examples are: in-car entertainment equipment (such as radios or CD players), accessories (such as mobile phone car-chargers) and spare parts (such as ABS modules).

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