EMC measurement and test laboratory

State-accredited test center no. 185 for electromagnetic compatibility

(EN, EN/IEC, CISPR, IEC, ETSI EN, FCC, ANSI)

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About EMC

The electromagnetic compatibility(EMC) of a technical device refers to its ability not to interfere with other devices in its environment through electrical or electromagnetic effects or to be interfered with by other devices in its environment. The correct verification of electromagnetic compatibility is the responsibility of the manufacturer for his product. The declaration of conformity with the EMC Directive entitles a device to be marked with the CE mark. A basis for the declaration of conformity is the EMC test report of an accredited testing body (conformity assessment body)

EMC is tested in special test chambers in which, on the one hand, the electromagnetic radiation (emission) without environmental influences is documented and, on the other hand, the influences of electromagnetic radiation on the functioning of a technical device (interference immunity) are tested under laboratory conditions.

The EMC laboratory has had the most modern test chamber in Austria since 2022. EMC tests are carried out in the 12.7 x 8.2 x 6.4 meter semi-anechoic chamber (SAC 5 m) with a 5-meter measuring section for a frequency range between 9 kHz and 40 GHz. It is the latest facility of the state-accredited EMC measurement and testing laboratory of the Research Association of the Carinthian University of Applied Sciences in Villach.

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Our services

The EMC measurement and testing laboratory in Villach is the state accredited testing laboratory number 185. The test laboratory offers compliance tests for over 60 accredited test standards and guidelines for emission and immunity (immission).

Selection from the scope of accreditation

2014/30/EU EMC directive (CE-sign)
IEC/EN 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment (EMC)
ETSI EN 301489-x according to RED directive 2014/53/EU, article 3.1(b)
IEC/EN 50121-x Railway applications (EMC)
IEC/EN 62233 EMF tests
FCC 47 CFR Part 15 / Part 18 (ANSI/IEEE 63.4)

Tests are carried out in the test laboratory in Villach or at the customer’s site (in situ): Household appliances, industrial equipment, e-mobility equipment (including e-bikes, charging stations), automotive components, medical equipment, semiconductor equipment (SEMI) and RED (radio equipment devices), equipment for mining, railroads, aircraft (antenna characteristics). Testing is performed according to international (CISPR, IEC, ETS, ETSI, ISO), European EN standards and North American standards (ANSI, FCC).

Another area is EN/IEC 62233 (EMF) for household applications and their electromagnetic effects on humans (human exposure).

Our customers also make use of measurements accompanying development (precompliance tests) outside the scope of accreditation. A variety of standards are available for this purpose. The largest segment here is testing for electronic subassemblies (EUB) for the automotive sector. Details for Automotive tests can be found here.

As a technical office for consulting engineers, advice can be given regarding the conformity of production, research into standards and assistance with national and international approvals.

The test laboratory also offers EMC training and special seminars as well as laboratory exercises for students.

Under the following link you will find all the services offered by our laboratory:

Download EMC folder

Equipment

The accredited test laboratory in Villach operates a wide range of technical equipment, which is regularly checked by external calibrations and interlaboratory tests for the accredited measurements. In addition to amplifiers for various frequency ranges and field strengths, they are antennas for emission and immunity measurements.

Absorber chambers

In the center of the laboratory are two absorber chambers of the most modern design: a semi-absorber hall (SAC 5 m) from the company Frankonia and a full absorber hall (FAR 3m) from the company Siemens Matsushita. The 6.4-metre high SAC 5 m has a 3.0 x 3.0-metre feed gate with a 3.0-metre diameter turntable that can be loaded with up to 2.5 tons. This means that automotive tests for all electric passenger cars can be carried out in a partially automated manner. The FAR 3m has an insertion port of 1.5 x 2.0 with a maximum measuring distance of 3 meters.

SAC 5 m sliding door (slide door SAC 5 m)

Radiated emissions can be tested according to CISPR, EN, IEC and FCC from 30 MHz to 40 GHz (magnetic fields from 9 kHz to 30 MHz). Conducted emissions are measured in the range between 9 kHz and 30 MHz (300 MHz).

Detail description of the SAC 5 m

Umbrella cabins

In addition to the two absorber chambers, the laboratory has a 5 x 7 x 4 meter shielded cabin (door 3.0 x 2.5 meters) and a 5 x 8 x 3 meter shielded cabin (door 1.5 x 2.1 meters).

The laboratory has

Emission measuring stations – CE, RE, IP
Measuring stations for interference immunity (e.g. EN 61000-4-4 Burst)
Measuring stations for mains reactions (e.g. EN 61000-3-2)
Measuring stations for special automotive measurements

Selection from measuring device list:

EMC measuring receiver up to 40 GHz
RF amplifier up to 6 GHz
RF signal generators up to 6 GHz
Antennas from 9 kHz to 40 GHz
ESD generators up to 30 kV
LISNs, DCNs, test heads ….

Standards

The EMC measuring and testing center in Villach tests according to the following guidelines and directives:

2014/30/EU*EMC
Directive 2014/30/EU of the European parliament and of the council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
ILAC-P10
ILAC Policy on Metrological Traceability of Measurement Results
ILAC-P9
LAC Policy for Participation in Proficiency Testing Activities
EA-3/01
EA Conditions for the use of Accreditation Symbols, Logos and other claims of accreditation and reference to the EA MLA Signatory status (rev05)

List of standards in the scope of accreditation

International standards (CISPR, IEC)
European standards (EN, ETSI)
North American standards (FCC, ANSI)

The standards accredited in Austria can also be found on the homepage of the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economy (in the filter please set the criterion 0185 – see screenshot below):

Download list of standards in the scope of accreditation

Certificates / Accreditation

The EMC measurement and testing laboratory in Villach is accredited by the Austrian national accreditation body “Akkreditierung Austria” according to EN ISO/IEC 17025 as testing laboratory no. 185.
The Austrian national accreditation body “Akkreditierung Austria” is a full member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation ILAC and signatory of the MRAs for the areas “Testing, Calibration and Inspection”.

Unintentional Radiators-FCC Part 15, Subpart B
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment-FCC Part 18
Intentional Radiators – FCC Part 15 Subpart C
Maximum Assessed Frequency: 40 GHz
Test Firm Registration Number: 327605
Designation Number: AT0003

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Activities / Events / Info

Online-Seminar EN ISO/IEC 17025 – Austrian Standards

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