The impact of the New EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

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1 The impact of the New EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Presentation by Damon High

2 Presentation Overview Brief overview of Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive and UK Legislation Transition Period Scope of EMC Directive Apparatus and Fixed Installations Summary of Changes

Directive and UK Legislation Transition Period Scope of

3 EMI and EMC Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Electrical / Electronic equipment malfunctions due to Electromagnetic Disturbances Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) An electrical system or product's ability to operate: without causing EMI that would interfere with other equipment (Emissions) without being affected by EMI from other equipment or the environment (Immunity)

or product's ability to operate: without causing EMI that would interfere with other

4 Coupling The coupling between systems is by well known physical phenomena and limits and levels in standards are expressed in terms of these phenomena. Five modes of coupling are distinguished as follows: Electrostatic coupling Capacitive coupling Inductive coupling Conductive coupling Electric (E) and magnetic (H) radiation,

Five modes of coupling are distinguished as follows: Electrostatic coupling

5 Electromagnetic Phenomena Electromagnetic phenomena can be categorised as follows: Conducted low frequency phenomena Low frequency field phenomena Conducted high frequency phenomena Radiated high frequency phenomena

frequency phenomena Low frequency field phenomena

6 EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and UK Legislation

7 Old and new EMC Directives - New document numbers to deal with! Old Directive EMC Directive 89/336/EEC New Directive EMC Directive 2004/108/EC UK EMC Regulations SI UK EMC Regulations SI

8 New EMC Directive - Clarification of the transitional period 89/336/EEC 20 July July 2009 Apparatus Self Declaration Art 10(1) Apparatus can still be Placed on the market DoC issued prior to 20/7/07 TCF Art 10(2) TR or TC issued by CB prior to 20/7/07 New DoCs for Apparatus must be issued in accordance with 2004/108/EC Competent Bodies cease to operate after this date! New Fixed Installations must comply with 2004/108/EC

10(2) TR or TC issued by CB prior to 20/7/07 New DoCs for Apparatus must be issued in accordance with

9 Exclusions Equipment covered by Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment (R&TTE) Aeronautical products as referred to in Regulation (EC) No1592/2002 radio equipment used by radio amateurs Benign equipment

Aeronautical products as referred to in Regulation (EC)

10 Scope of the new EMC Directive EQUIPMENT APPARATUS FIXED INSTALLATIONS Any finished appliance or combination thereof A particular combination of apparatus used permanently at pre-defined locations

11 Requirements for Apparatus

12 What is Apparatus?

13 Includes Mobile installations Mobile installations are defined as a combination of apparatus (and where applicable other devices) intended to be moved and operated in a range of locations are deemed to be apparatus. All provisions of the EMC Directive, as defined for apparatus, apply to mobile installations.

moved and operated in a range of locations are deemed to be apparatus.

14 New EMC Directive One route to conformity for Apparatus

15 EMC Essential Requirements Equipment shall be designed and manufactured to ensure that: the EM disturbance generated does not exceed the level above which radio and telecommunications equipment or other equipment cannot operate as intended; it has a level of immunity to the EM disturbance to be expected in its intended use which allows it to operate without unacceptable degradation of its intended use

or other equipment cannot operate as intended; it has a level of immunity to the EM disturbance to

16 Manufacturers of apparatus must produce technical documentation If harmonised standards are not applied or applied in part only, Shall take in account: All intended operating conditions Different configurations Relevant phenomena to meet essential requirements Technical Documentation EMC Assessment MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE

intended operating conditions Different configurations Relevant phenomena to

17 Some manufacturers of Apparatus will have to perform an EMC Assessment Application of EMC Risk minimisation techniques Contents of EMC Technical Assessment Description of product Description of environment EM phenomena Performance criteria EMC test data and reports Design considerations Component selection Shielding, filtering, cables etc Taking into service specific precautions Worst case selection criteria Compliance with Essential Requirements Technical argument/rationale

criteria EMC test data and reports Design considerations Component selection Shielding, filtering, cables etc Taking

18 Additional information requirements for Apparatus Annex IV Article 9 Identification (type, batch, serial number) Identification of manufacturer Specific precautions on assembly, installation, use and maintenance Use in residential areas User instructions

Identification of manufacturer Specific precautions on

19 Requirements for Fixed Installations

20 What is a Fixed Installation?

21 Fixed Installation Strategy The overall EMC strategy is to manage and control EMC to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Fixed Installation Project. Functional Safety Consideration of EMC issues and the impact these may have on the safe operation of the neighbouring environment. Functional Operation reliability and availability Functional operation of the Project and co-located equipment and systems is important and may not be guaranteed by solely complying with EMC regulations or test standards. Additional requirements may include: Address special cases unique to the environment Address limitations with the standards Ensure installed systems and not just individual equipment is EMC compliant. EMC must also be maintained during installation and maintenance

22 Responsible Person is responsible for ensuring compliance with protection requirements EMISSIONS Equipment Design & Manufacture State of the Art IMMUNITY

23 Responsible Person shall maintain EMC documentation for inspection Engineering practices that: Ensure compliance with the essential requirements Are suitable for that site Compliance documents in support of: Apparatus Certain Apparatus

24 Fixed Installation shall be installed applying good EMC engineering practices RF Emissions and Immunity LF Emissions and Immunity Transients Cable Management Systems Segregation Shielding Filtering Earthing & Bonding

25 Compliance documents required for two types of Apparatus Apparatus Placed on the market Instructions for Installation Use Maintenance Certain Apparatus Not commercially available Identify the Fixed Installation Manufacturer s name and address Type, batch, serial No. Identify EMC characteristics of Fixed Installation Precautions necessary for incorporation

26 Control of EMC for a Fixed Installation EMC Management Plan Mandatory and Contractual EMC requirements are identified EMC Control Plan Overall approach, design procedures and techniques, test programme, assessment programme and documentation that will be used to demonstrate compliance with the EMC Requirements.

27 EMC Control Plan The EMC Control Plan will be a live document and up-issued at appropriate stages of the project in line with the project plan. The EMC Control Plan will contain the following activities as a minimum. These activities overlap with Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) project stages: : Description of the project including systems and equipment Project technical description Project EMC requirements Project roles and responsibilities Project EMC testing/rf survey EMC HAZID and close out EMC Design Studies Interface matrix EMC Maintenance requirements Key subcontractor EMC Workshop programme Scope of One to One Single Discipline Meetings with key subcontractors

28 Gap Analysis and Installation Guidelines Gap Analysis An EMC gap analysis design study shall be performed to gather the EMC compliance status of equipment in terms of Declarations of Conformity, EN standards and if possible test reports. EMC testing of individual suppliers equipment may be required where inadequate EMC performance is identified through the EMC gap analysis. Installation Guidelines EMC Installation Guidelines will be developed for use during the construction stages of the project. The EMC Installation and Verification Guidelines will include the following: Equipment location and separation Equipment enclosure Shielding, filtering and suppression Earthing and Bonding Cabling and Cable Management Installation Verification

29 Site Boundaries and EMC Zones Define border lines/geographical lines of Fixed Installation in order to deal with interfaces

30 Site Zoning based on Specified Threat Levels

31 Information available to help develop an understanding of EMC EU Guide for the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (21 st May 2007) BERR Guide to the EMC Regulations 2006 URN 08/1192 Consultancies Textbooks Magazine articles IEC Parts 2 and 6 Installation and mitigation guidelines EN Parts 1-3 Information technology - cabling installation

32 Summary of the Changes

33 The Changes For Apparatus APPARATUS 89/336/EEC Applicable Standards 2004/108/EC Applicable Standards Mandatory assessment by Competent Body if TCF produced Voluntary assessment by Notified Body

34 The Changes For Installations INSTALLATIONS 89/336/EEC No Formal requirements but /108/EC Fixed Installations Compliance with Protection Requirements Application of good EMC engineering practice a contractual issue Compliance with Protection Requirements & Specific Requirements Application of good EMC engineering practice Responsible Person

TÜV Product Service EMC Services Notified Body Assessment Technical Documentation Compilation Technical Documentation Review Guidance in conducting an EMC Assessment Guidance in applying good EMC

35 TÜV Product Service EMC Services Notified Body Assessment Technical Documentation Compilation Technical Documentation Review Guidance in conducting an EMC Assessment Guidance in applying good EMC engineering practices in Fixed Installations Technical training, briefings and support for suppliers of rail infrastructure United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited test laboratory for testing both at permanent premises and in-situ Radio Frequency (RF) and Low Frequency (LF) electromagnetic field surveys Power Quality measurements

36 Contact Details Damon High Tel:

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