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Services for the Automotive Industry

TRaC deliver a comprehensive range testing and computational analysis of vehicle components and full vehicles to meet the EMC and environmental qualification, reliability and legislative demands of the automotive market. TRaC have developed the capabilities to support our clients homologation needs, from assessing in-car entertainment and communications systems, validating the robustness of electric and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, virtual test track simulation of mechanical stress, through to full vehicle electromagnetic compatibility testing on our rolling road. Our testing, validation and certification give our customers confidence in product safety, product reliability, product interoperability and compliance with essential legal requirements before the product goes into service.

Bluetooth® Regulatory Testing

In addition to Bluetooth Qualification testing, it is very important to ensure that any Bluetooth product satisfies the regulatory requirements of the country or community in which it is to be marketed.

11-03-2010

Radio Module Integration - What do I need to do for compliance?

Technology is advancing at an incredible pace and this is particularly evident in the world of radio technology. Radio devices are being incorporated into all manner of products to provide a wide range of benefits and applications; from smart metering so that a consumer can monitor the amount of electricity they (or members of their family!) are using, to medical devices sending remotely gathered patient data, to a near field device that allows you to pay for your train ride.

Services for the Defence Industry

TRaC Military / Aerospace facilities offer modern purpose designed test chambers and equipment. All laboratories are secure and have electronically controlled access therefore ensuring confidentiality for all our customers. TRaC has invested heavily over a two year period to be able to offer test facilities which compete and sometimes better others in the industry. All Military test chambers are located on one site within a large secure compound.

02-06-2010

Designing for ZigBee - Understand the standards before developing wireless products

In a rapidly advancing world that appears to rely more and more on technology, it is evident that wireless technology is becoming one of the most essential of them all.

Services for the Electronics Industry

We offer testing to the following standards applicable for Electrical electronics industry:

EMC for telecoms and radio equipment

TRaC facilities offers a wide range of accredited Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and wireless testing services. Our experienced staff can assist with all EMC requirements for compliance testing to European and international standards, and can advise on pre-compliance investigative testing, which is invaluable in product development.

Emissions testing

Emission testing is an essential aspect of complying with all EMC legislation around the world.  The point of performing emission testing is protect the radio spectrum to enable radio services to operate and to ensure that electrical interference is minimised. Most interference testing however is a function of immunity testing.

Services for the Energy Industry

With over 30 years experience servicing global energy markets, TRaC’s expertise and capabilities deliver the highest levels of confidence and international recognition in qualifying equipment, plant and infrastructure to the most demanding industry and legislative standards.

The process of FCC (North America) Approval

Our Open Area Test Sites (OATS) and 3m metre semi anechoic chambers are FCC listed which enables both intentional and unintentional radiators to be tested and certified. As a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB), we can issue FCC equipment authorisations – the legal requirement for radio products entering the USA. Providing a complete certification service under one roof  ensures our clients have a much faster time to market.

15-03-2009

FCC issues $11,000 fine for non-compliance

The FCC has fined a company $11,000 for placing a non compliant Wireless Access Point on the market.

Services for the Capital Equipment Industry

We offer testing to the following standards applicable for capital equipment industry:

Market sectors

Industry testing and Certification solutions  

Services for the Medical Device Industry

From our modern and fully equipped, UKAS accredited laboratories, TRaC deliver a complete portfolio of services for medical devices and associated equipment, including Radio, EMC, Safety and Environmental testing to national and international product standards. In addition to this, the TRaC Approvals team can provide complete project and compliance management for truly worldwide market access.

Product approval, certification services - Egypt


Product approval, certification services - Russia

Product approval, certification services for Russia

Product approval, certification services - Singapore


Product approval, certification services - USA


Product approval, certification services - New Zealand


Product approval, certification services - Saudi Arabia


Services for Radio (RF) Products

RF products are now common in domestic, commercial, industrial and professional application. Short Range Devices, Bluetooth, Wireless LAN (WiFi), Zigbee, DECT UPCS, RFID, Private Mobile Radio (PMR), TETRA  and Audio Devices are all very commonly used in worldwide applications whilst not an extensive listing the illustrations here serve to highlight the applications and approval requirements.

Radio Test Engineers

We have vacancies for engineers across our Radio department.

Radio Testing

Our commitment is to be one step ahead of the rapidly changing radio testing and certification market. This enables TRaC to meet the evolving demands of our customers and stay on top of worldwide standards and statutory regulations.

RFID services

The use of RFID technology to track and register items has rapidly increased in the past few years. As they make use of radio transmitters and receivers these devices are covered by regulatory requirements worldwide.

Safety testing of office / IT equipment

Safety testing of copying machines, modems, data processing equipment,telephone systems, PBX's, Personal Computers, plotters, point of saleterminals, network terminals, terminal adaptors, GSM/GPS locationdevices, visual display units, switching power supplies, poweradaptors, monitors, multimedia equipment.

02-04-2009

Standard(s) Up-date

TRaC are committed to being your partner for testing, regulatory and compliance solutions and as such endeavors to keep you abreast of the ever-changing requirements of European, and International publications, legislation and standards.

Services for the Telecommunications Industry

TRaC delivers a comprehensive range telecoms validation and approval services to manufacturers of telecommunications equipment in order to meet the legislative, national and international product compliance and qualification standards required for market entry and safe end use. Our testing, validation and approvals give our customers confidence in product safety, product reliability, product interoperability and compliance with essential legal requirements before the product goes into service.

Telecom Testing

TRaC's extensive range of telecom testing and consultancy services is utilised by many of the world's largest telecoms manufacturers. TRaC also assist telecoms operators worldwide with interoperability testing, test plan development, and demonstrating compliance with the essential requirements of the European RTTE Directive.

02-12-2009

The difference between Bluetooth and ZigBee testing?

Although most engineers working with short range wireless understand the difference between the ZigBee (ZB) and Bluetooth (BT) standards, many still ask about the difference in the testing and approval process. There are several differences, starting with the terminology - ZB products must be "certified", whereas BT products are "qualified".

Our accreditations and approvals

TRaC's extensive and varied testing services are accredited by UKAS to ISO/IEC 17025:2005. TRaC's UKAS accreditation is complemented by the approval to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 / BS EN ISO 17025:2005 by an independent third party certification body. To enable us to provide our clients with a complete service our accredited test laboratories are complimented by a range of Notified Body and Certification Body accreditations. In addition to the above, TRaC have been recognised by a number of industries and organisations.

Wireless LAN (WLAN) services

Wireless LAN (WLAN) is specified in the 802.11 series of standards. TRaC can test 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g versions.

ZigBee Home Automation (HA) testing and certification

ZigBee Certification Testing:

ZigBee Smart Energy (SE) testing and certification

ZigBee Certification Testing:

ZigBee Telecoms Applications (TA) testing and certification

ZigBee Certification Testing:

Shock announcement; TRaC extends environmental test services

New investment adds Drop-test Shock Machine to extensive product test facilities. TRaC has further extended its environmental test capabilities with the installation of a Lansmont 95 shock test machine.