Electromagnetic compatibility

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) encompasses tests to reduce device interference and assess equipment performance when exposed to interference. These constraints and disturbances are simulated and defined for each device using harmonized standards. Various electronic devices are mandated to comply with the EMC Directive. Our facilities feature multiple testing chambers, offering an extensive suite of accredited tests.

Electromagnetic compatibility

EMC se obično dijeli na dva teorijska aspekta - emisije i otpornost. Mjerenje emisija uzima u obzir koliko poremećaja proizvodi testirana oprema. Otpornost pokazuje koliko smetnji može podnijeti oprema koja se ispituje, a da pri tome ispravno radi. 

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) encompasses tests to reduce device interference and assess equipment performance when exposed to interference. These constraints and disturbances are simulated and defined for each device using harmonized standards. Various electronic devices are mandated to comply with the EMC Directive. Our facilities feature multiple testing chambers, offering an extensive suite of accredited tests.

EMC consists of two key aspects: emissions and immunity. Emission measurements focus on the disturbances generated by the equipment being tested, whereas immunity tests assess the equipment's resilience to external interference while maintaining correct operation.

Our accredited testing services span various sectors, including residential and industrial environments, measuring instruments, maritime navigation systems, household appliances, IT equipment, lighting fixtures, and more.

We conduct testing in line with the following Regulations and European Directives, along with Croatian and European standards:

  • Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation (OG 23/11); EMC Directive 
  • Regulation on Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (OG 112/08); RED Directive 
  • Regulation on Electrical Equipment Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (OG 41/10); Low Voltage Directive

Emissions testing includes:

  • Continuous conducted disturbances
  • Continuous conducted disturbances in signal cables
  • Continuous conducted disturbances in telecommunication connections
  • Discontinuous conducted disturbances
  • Induced losses
  • Radiated power
  • Radiated disturbances
  • Higher harmonics
  • Voltage fluctuations and flicker

Immunity testing includes:

  • Electrostatic discharges (ESD)
  • Radiated electromagnetic fields
  • Fast transients (BURST)
  • Surges (SURGE)
  • High-frequency voltage conducted paths
  • Magnetic fields at 50 Hz
  • Impulse magnetic fields
  • Voltage dips and interruptions