Council Directive 72/245/EEC (repealed)Show full title

[F1 2. Definitions U.K.

2.1. For the purposes of this Directive: U.K.

2.1.1. ‘ Electromagnetic compatibility ’ means the ability of a vehicle or component(s) or separate technical unit(s) to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to anything in that environment. U.K.

2.1.2. ‘ Electromagnetic disturbance ’ means any electromagnetic phenomenon which may degrade the performance of a vehicle or component(s) or separate technical unit(s). An electromagnetic disturbance may be electromagnetic noise, an unwanted signal or a change in the propagation medium itself. U.K.

2.1.3. ‘ Electromagnetic immunity ’ means the ability of a vehicle or component(s) or separate technical unit(s) to perform without degradation of performance in the presence of specified electromagnetic disturbances. U.K.

2.1.4. ‘ Electromagnetic environment ’ means the totality of electromagnetic phenomena existing at a given location. U.K.

2.1.5. ‘ Reference limit ’ means the nominal level to which type approval and conformity of production limit values are referenced. U.K.

2.1.6. ‘ Reference antenna ’ for the frequency range 20 to 80 MHz: means a shortened balanced dipole being a half wave resonant dipole at 80 MHz, and for the frequency range above 80 MHz: means a balanced half wave resonant dipole tuned to the measurement frequency. U.K.

2.1.7. ‘ Broadband emission ’ means an emission which has a bandwidth greater than that of a particular measuring apparatus or receiver. U.K.

2.1.8. ‘ Narrowband emission ’ means an emission which has a bandwidth less than that of a particular measuring apparatus or receiver. U.K.

2.1.9. ‘ Electrical/electronic system ’ means (an) electrical and/or electronic device(s) or set(s) of devices together with any associated electrical connections which form part of a vehicle but which are not intended to be type approved separately from the vehicle. U.K.

2.1.10. ‘ Electrical/electronic sub-assembly ’ (ESA) means an electrical and/or electronic device or set(s) of devices intended to be part of a vehicle, together with any associated electrical connections and wiring, which performs one or more specialized functions. An ESA may be approved at the request of a manufacturer as either a ‘ component ’ or a ‘ separate technical unit (STU) ’ (see Directive 70/156/EEC, Article 2). U.K.

2.1.11. ‘ Vehicle type ’ in relation to electromagnetic compatibility means vehicles which do not differ essentially in such respects as: U.K.

2.1.11.1. the overall size and shape of the engine compartment; U.K.

2.1.11.2. the general arrangement of the electrical and/or electronic components and the general wiring arrangement; U.K.

2.1.11.3. the primary material of which the body or shell (if applicable) of the vehicle is constructed (for example, a steel, aluminium or fibreglass body shell). The presence of panels of different material does not change the vehicle type provided the primary material of the body is unchanged. However, such variations must be notified. U.K.

2.1.12. An ‘ ESA type ’ in relation to electromagnetic compatibility means ESAs which do not differ in such essential respects as: U.K.

2.1.12.1. the function performed by the ESA; U.K.

2.1.12.2. the general arrangement of the electrical and/or electronic components, if applicable.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Directive 95/54/EC of 31 October 1995 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 72/245/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the suppression of radio interference produced by spark-ignition engines fitted to motor vehicles and amending Directive 70/156/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers.