Test and type approval of electronic automotive components

FAQ

• How can I find out which tests or standards apply to my automotive components?
  To determine which tests or standards apply to your automotive components, you can consult with our team of experienced technicians and specialists. They can provide guidance tailored to your specific needs and help you navigate the complex regulatory landscape to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Why is EMC testing crucial for automotive components?
  EMC testing ensures that electrical components meet specific standards, preventing interference issues and ensuring the safety and functionality of products used in vehicles.
• To which standards does FORCE Technology test electronic automotive components?

  Adhering to these standards is critical for automotive components as they collectively establish a framework for ensuring safety, compatibility, and performance in the complex and interconnected systems within vehicles: 

  • UN ECE Regulation No. 100 rev. 3 establishes standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and functional safety in vehicles, ensuring that electronic components meet specified criteria to prevent interference and maintain operational integrity.
  • UN ECE Regulation No. 10 rev. 6 is a prerequisite for products used in vehicles to receive E-marking. This standard sets forth electromagnetic compatibility requirements, ensuring that electronic components within vehicles do not interfere with each other, guaranteeing safe and reliable operation. 
  • DS/EN 12895 outlines electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements specific to industrial trucks. 
  • DS/EN ISO 13766-1 and DS/EN ISO 13766-2 establish standards for electromagnetic compatibility and functional safety in earth-moving machinery.  
  • DS/EN 14982 focuses on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards for agricultural and forestry machinery.  
  • DS/EN 50498 defines standards for aftermarket electronic equipment in vehicles. Adhering to this standard ensures that electronic components added to vehicles after production meet specified criteria, preventing potential issues with compatibility and performance.  
  • CISPR 25 addresses radio disturbance characteristics in vehicles, boats, and internal combustion engines. Compliance with this standard sets limits and establishes measurement methods for protecting on-board receivers. Ensuring adherence to CISPR 25 prevents radio interference and maintains vehicle communication integrity. 
  • DS/EN 11451-1 and DS/EN 11451-2 focus on electrical disturbances in road vehicles. These standards cover general electrical disturbances and off-vehicle radiation sources, establishing criteria to mitigate electromagnetic interference in vehicles and ensuring their overall electrical integrity. 
  • DS/EN 11452-1 to DS/EN 11452-5 address radiated electrical disturbances in road vehicles. These standards set forth criteria for radiated electromagnetic interference, ensuring that vehicles operate without disruption due to external electromagnetic fields. 
  • DS/EN 11452-7 to DS/EN 11452-11 extend the standards for electrical disturbances in road vehicles to cover radiated interference in various frequency ranges. Compliance with these standards ensures vehicles are resilient to electromagnetic disturbances in their operating environment. 
  • ISO 16750-1 to ISO 16750-3 comprehensively address various aspects of road vehicle testing, covering general conditions, electrical, mechanical and climatic loads. These standards set criteria to ensure the durability and reliability of vehicles under diverse environmental and operational conditions. 
  • ISO 7637-2 and ISO 7637-3 focus on electrical disturbances caused by conducting and coupling in vehicles. These standards define criteria for testing and mitigating the impact of electrical disturbances on vehicle electronics, ensuring the overall reliability of electrical systems. 
• Can FORCE Technology assist with E-marking for automotive components?

  Yes, FORCE Technology has extensive experience guiding automotive products through the requirements specification, relevant tests and public authority approval for E-marking.

  We handle type approval for E5-marking with the Swedish Transport Agency and E1-marking with German authorities, being the only approved EMC laboratory for E1-marking in Scandinavia.

  Our services include comprehensive EMC testing in compliance with UNECE Regulation 10, drafting reports, compiling documentation, and managing the approval process, ensuring a seamless route to E-marking.