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Council Directive 72/245/EEC of 20 June 1972 relating to the radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) of vehicles (repealed)

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. Article 1.For the purpose of this Directive, ‘ vehicle ’ means...

  3. Article 2.No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or...

  4. Article 3.(1) This Directive shall constitute a ‘specific directive’ for the...

  5. Article 4.The amendments necessary for adjusting the requirements of the Annexes...

  6. Article 5.(1) Member States shall put into force the provisions needed...

  7. Article 6.This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

    1. ANNEX I

      REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY VEHICLES AND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SUB-ASSEMBLIES FITTED TO A VEHICLE

      1. 1. Scope

        1. 1.1. This Directive applies to the electromagnetic compatibility of vehicles covered...

      2. 2. Definitions

        1. 2.1. For the purposes of this Directive:

        2. 2.1.1. ‘ Electromagnetic compatibility ’ means the ability of a vehicle...

        3. 2.1.2. ‘ Electromagnetic disturbance ’ means any electromagnetic phenomenon which may...

        4. 2.1.3. ‘ Electromagnetic immunity ’ means the ability of a vehicle...

        5. 2.1.4. ‘ Electromagnetic environment ’ means the totality of electromagnetic phenomena...

        6. 2.1.5. ‘ Reference limit ’ means the nominal level to which...

        7. 2.1.6. ‘ Reference antenna ’ for the frequency range 20 to...

        8. 2.1.7. ‘ Broadband emission ’ means an emission which has a...

        9. 2.1.8. ‘ Narrowband emission ’ means an emission which has a...

        10. 2.1.9. ‘ Electrical/electronic system ’ means (an) electrical and/or electronic device(s)...

        11. 2.1.10. ‘ Electrical/electronic sub-assembly ’ (ESA) means an electrical and/or electronic...

        12. 2.1.11. ‘ Vehicle type ’ in relation to electromagnetic compatibility means...

        13. 2.1.11.1. the overall size and shape of the engine compartment;

        14. 2.1.11.2. the general arrangement of the electrical and/or electronic components and...

        15. 2.1.11.3. the primary material of which the body or shell (if...

        16. 2.1.12. An ‘ ESA type ’ in relation to electromagnetic compatibility...

        17. 2.1.12.1. the function performed by the ESA;

        18. 2.1.12.2. the general arrangement of the electrical and/or electronic components, if...

      3. 3. Application for EEC type-approval

        1. 3.1. Approval of a vehicle type

        2. 3.1.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type, with regard...

        3. 3.1.2. A model for the information document is given in Annex...

        4. 3.1.3. The vehicle manufacturer shall draw up a schedule describing all...

        5. 3.1.4. A representative vehicle shall be selected from this schedule for...

        6. 3.1.5. The choice of the vehicle(s) in conformity with paragraph 3.1.4...

        7. 3.1.6. The manufacturer may supplement the application with a report from...

        8. 3.1.7. If the technical service responsible for the type-approval test carries...

        9. 3.2. Approval of a type of ESA

        10. 3.2.1. The application for approval of a type of ESA with...

        11. 3.2.2. A model for the information document is given in Annex...

        12. 3.2.3. The manufacturer may supplement the application with a report from...

        13. 3.2.4. If the technical service responsible for the type-approval test carries...

        14. 3.2.5. The sample(s) must be clearly and indelibly marked with the...

        15. 3.2.6. Where applicable, any restrictions on use should be identified. Any...

      4. 4. Type-approval

        1. 4.1. Routes to type-approval

        2. 4.1.1. Type-approval of a vehicle

        3. 4.1.1.1. Approval of a vehicle installation

        4. 4.1.1.2. Approval of vehicle type by testing of individual ESAs

        5. 4.1.1.3. A manufacturer, if he wishes, may obtain approval to this...

        6. 4.1.2. Type-approval of an ESA

        7. 4.2. Granting of type-approval

        8. 4.2.1. Vehicle

        9. 4.2.1.1. If the representative vehicle fulfils the requirements of this Directive,...

        10. 4.2.1.2. A model for the EEC type-approval certificate is given in...

        11. 4.2.2. ESA

        12. 4.2.2.1. If the representative ESA system(s) fulfil(s) the requirements of this...

        13. 4.2.2.2. A model for the EEC type-approval certificates is given in...

        14. 4.2.3. In order to draw up the certificates referred to in...

        15. 4.3. Amendments to approvals

        16. 4.3.1. In the case of amendments to approvals granted pursuant to...

        17. 4.3.2. Amendment of a vehicle type-approval by ESA addition or substitution....

        18. 4.3.2.1. Where a vehicle manufacturer has obtained approval for a vehicle...

        19. 4.3.2.2. Where the additional or substitutional part(s) has (have) not received...

        20. 4.3.2.3. The addition by a vehicle manufacturer to an approved vehicle...

      5. 5. Marking

        1. 5.1. Every ESA conforming to a type approved pursuant to this...

        2. 5.2. This mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the letter...

        3. 5.3. The EEC type-approval mark must be affixed to the main...

        4. 5.4. An example of the EEC type-approval mark is shown in...

        5. 5.5. No marking is required for electrical/electronic systems included in vehicle...

        6. 5.6. Markings on ESAs in compliance with paragraph 5.3 need not...

      6. 6. Specifications

        1. 6.1. General specification

        2. 6.1.1. A vehicle (and its electrical/electronic system(s) or ESAs) shall be...

        3. 6.2. Specifications concerning broadband electromagnetic radiation from vehicles fitted with spark...

        4. 6.2.1. Method of measurement

        5. 6.2.2. Vehicle broadband reference limits

        6. 6.2.2.1. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...

        7. 6.2.2.2. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...

        8. 6.2.2.3. On the vehicle representative of its type, the measured values,...

        9. 6.3. Specifications concerning narrowband electromagnetic radiation from vehicles.

        10. 6.3.1. Method of measurement

        11. 6.3.2. Vehicle narrowband reference limits

        12. 6.3.2.1. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...

        13. 6.3.2.2. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...

        14. 6.3.2.3. On the vehicle representative of its type, the measured values,...

        15. 6.3.2.4. Notwithstanding the limits defined in paragraphs 6.3.2.1, 6.3.2.2 and 6.3.2.3...

        16. 6.4. Specifications concerning immunity of vehicles to electromagnetic radiation.

        17. 6.4.1. Method of testing

        18. 6.4.2. Vehicle immunity reference limits.

        19. 6.4.2.1. If tests are made using the method described in Annex...

        20. 6.4.2.2. The vehicle representative of its type shall be considered as...

        21. 6.4.2.3. The driver's direct control of the vehicle is exercised by...

        22. 6.5. Specification concerning broadband electromagnetic interference generated by ESAs.

        23. 6.5.1. Method of measurement

        24. 6.5.2. ESA broadband reference limits

        25. 6.5.2.1. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...

        26. 6.5.2.2. On the ESA representative of its type, the measured values,...

        27. 6.6. Specifications concerning narrowband electromagnetic interference generated by ESAs.

        28. 6.6.1. Method of measurement

        29. 6.6.2. ESA narrowband reference limits.

        30. 6.6.2.1. If measures are made using the method described in Annex...

        31. 6.6.2.2. On the ESA representative of its type, the measured value,...

        32. 6.7. Specifications concerning immunity of ESAs to electromagnetic radiation.

        33. 6.7.1. Method(s) of testing

        34. 6.7.2. ESA immunity reference limits

        35. 6.7.2.1. If tests are made using the methods described in Annex...

        36. 6.7.2.2. On the ESA representative of its type at a field...

      7. 7. Conformity of production

        1. 7.1. Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken...

        2. 7.2. Conformity of production with regard to the electromagnetic compatibility of...

        3. 7.3. If the authority is not satisfied with the auditing procedure...

        4. 7.3.1. If the conformity of a vehicle, component or STU taken...

        5. 7.3.2. If the conformity of a vehicle, component or STU taken...

      8. 8. Exceptions

        1. 8.1. Where a vehicle or electrical/electronic system or ESA does not...

        2. 8.2. Vehicles which do not have electrical/electronic systems or ESAs involved...

        3. 8.3. ESAs whose functions are not involved in the direct control...

        4. 8.4. Electrostatic discharge

        5. 8.5. Conducted transients

      9. Appendix 1

        Vehicle broadband reference limits

      10. Appendix 2

        Vehicle broadband reference limits

      11. Appendix 3

        Vehicle narrowband reference limits

      12. Appendix 4

        Vehicle narrowband reference limits

      13. Appendix 5

        Electrical/electronic sub-assembly

      14. Appendix 6

        Electrical/electronic sub-assembly

      15. Appendix 7

        Model for the EEC type-approval mark

        1. The ESA bearing the above EEC type-approval mark is a...

        2. The figures used are only indicative.

    2. ANNEX IIA

      Information document No … pursuant to Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC relating to EEC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to electromagnetic compatibility (72/245/EEC), as last amended by Directive 95/…/EC

      1. 0. General

        1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

        2. 0.2. Type and general commercial description(s):

        3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle...

        4. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

        5. 0.4. Category of vehicle (c):

        6. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

        7. 0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

      2. 1. General construction characteristics of the vehicle

        1. 1.1. Photograph(s) and/or drawing(s) of a representative vehicle:

        2. 1.6. Position and arrangement of the engine:

      3. 3. Power plant (q)

        1. 3.1. Manufacturer:

        2. 3.1.1. Manufacturer's engine code:

        3. 3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four stroke/two stroke

        4. 3.2.1.2. Number and arrangement of cylinders:

        5. 3.2.1.8. Maximum net power (t) … kW at … min −1...

        6. 3.2.4. Fuel feed

        7. 3.2.4.1. By carburettor(s): yes/no

        8. 3.2.4.1.3. Number fitted:

        9. 3.2.4.2. By fuel injection (compression ignition only): yes/no

        10. 3.2.4.2.1. System description:

        11. 3.2.4.3. By fuel injection (positive ignition only): yes/no

        12. 3.2.4.3.4. System description

        13. 3.2.5. Electrical system

        14. 3.2.5.1. Rated voltage: … V, positive/negative ground

        15. 3.2.5.2. Generator

        16. 3.2.5.2.1. Type

        17. 3.2.5.2.2. Nominal output: … VA

        18. 3.2.6. Ignition

        19. 3.2.6.2. Type(s):

        20. 3.2.6.3. Working principle:

        21. 3.3. Electric motor

        22. 3.3.1. Type (winding, excitation):

        23. 3.3.1.1. Maximum hourly output: … kW

      4. 4. Transmission (v)

        1. 4.2. Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc.)

        2. 4.2.1. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any):

      5. 6. Suspension

        1. 6.2.2. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any):

      6. 7. Steering

        1. 7.2.2.1. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any):

        2. 7.2.6. Range and method of adjustment, if any, of this steering...

      7. 8. Brakes

        1. 8.5. For vehicles with anti-lock systems, description of system operation (including...

      8. 9. Bodywork

        1. 9.1. Type of bodywork:

        2. 9.5. Windscreen and other windows:

        3. 9.5.2.3. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any) of...

        4. 9.6. Windscreen wiper(s):

        5. 9.6.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings):

        6. 9.8. Defrosting and demisting:

        7. 9.8.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings):

        8. 9.9. Rear-view mirrors (state for each mirror):

        9. 9.9.6. A brief description of the electronic components (if any) of...

        10. 9.10.3. Seats:

        11. 9.10.3.4. Characteristics: description and drawings of:

        12. 9.10.3.4.2. the adjustment system

        13. 9.10.3.4.3. the displacement and locking systems.

        14. 9.12. Safety belts and/or other restraint systems:

        15. 9.12.3. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any):

        16. 9.18. Suppression of radio interference

        17. 9.18.1. Description and drawings/photographs of the shapes and constituent materials of...

        18. 9.18.2. Drawings or photographs of the position of the metal components...

        19. 9.18.3. Table and drawing of radio interference control equipment:

        20. 9.18.4. Particulars of the nominal value of the direct current resistances,...

      9. 10. Lighting and light signalling devices

        1. 10.5. A brief description of electrical/electronic components other than lamps (if...

      10. 12. Miscellaneous

        1. 12.2. Devices to prevent unauthorized use of the vehicle

        2. 12.2.3. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any):

      11. Appendix 1

        1. Description of vehicle chosen to represent the type

        2. Body style:

        3. Left or right hand drive:

        4. Wheelbase:

        5. Component options:

      12. Appendix 2

        1. Relevant test report(s) supplied by the manufacturer or approved/recognized laboratories...

    3. ANNEX IIB

      Information document No … relating to EEC type-approval of an electric/electronic sub-assembly with respect to electromagnetic compatibility (72/245/EEC), as last amended by Directive 95/…/EC

      1. 0. General

        1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

        2. 0.2. Type and general commercial description(s):

        3. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

        4. 0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location...

        5. 0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

      2. 1. This ESA shall be approved as a component/STU

      3. 2. Any restrictions of use and conditions for fitting:

      4. Appendix 1

        1. Description of the ESA chosen to represent the type:

      5. Appendix 2

        1. Relevant test report(s) supplied by the manufacturer or approved/recognized laboratories...

    4. ANNEX IIIA

      MODEL

      1. EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

        1. SECTION I 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

          1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

          2. 0.2. Type and general commercial description(s):

          3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate...

          4. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

          5. 0.4. Category of vehicle :

          6. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

          7. 0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location...

          8. 0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

        2. SECTION II 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Appendix

          1. 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Appendix

          2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

          3. 3. Date of test report:

          4. 4. Number of test report:

          5. 5. Remarks (if any): See Appendix

          6. 6. Place:

          7. 7. Date:

          8. 8. Signature:

          9. 9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval...

      2. Appendix to EEC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive 72/245/EEC, as last amended by Directive 95/…/EC

        1. 1. Additional information

        2. 1.1. Special devices for the purpose of Annex IV to this...

        3. 1.2. Electrical system rated voltage: … V. positive/negative ground

        4. 1.3. Type of bodywork:

        5. 1.4. List of electronic systems installed in the tested vehicle(s) not...

        6. 1.5. Approved/recognized laboratory (for the purpose of this Directive) responsible for...

        7. 5. Remarks:

    5. ANNEX IIIB

      MODEL

      1. EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

        1. SECTION I 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

          1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

          2. 0.2. Type and general commercial description(s):

          3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle/component/separate...

          4. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

          5. 0.4. Category of vehicle :

          6. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

          7. 0.7. In the case of components and separate technical units, location...

          8. 0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

        2. SECTION II 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Appendix

          1. 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Appendix

          2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

          3. 3. Date of test report:

          4. 4. Number of test report:

          5. 5. Remarks (if any): See Appendix

          6. 6. Place:

          7. 7. Date:

          8. 8. Signature:

          9. 9. The index to the information package lodged with the approval...

      2. Appendix to EEC type-approval certificate No …

        concerning the type-approval of an electric/electronic sub-assembly with regard to Directive 72/245/EEC, as last amended by Directive 95/…/EC

        1. 1. Additional information:

        2. 1.1. Electrical system rated voltage:

        3. 1.2. This ESA can be used on any vehicle type with...

        4. 1.2.1. Installation conditions, if any:

        5. 1.3. This ESA can only be used on the following vehicle...

        6. 1.3.1. Installation conditions, if any:

        7. 1.4. the specific test method(s) used and the frequency ranges covered...

        8. 1.5. Approved/recognized laboratory (for the purpose of this Directive) responsible for...

        9. 5. Remarks:

    6. ANNEX IV

      METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED BROADBAND ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM VEHICLES

      1. 1. General

        1. 1.1. The test method described in this Annex shall only be...

        2. 1.2. Measuring apparatus

        3. 1.3. Test method

      2. 2. Expression of results

      3. 3. Measuring location

        1. 3.1. The test site shall be a level, clear area free...

        2. 3.2. The measuring set, test hut, or vehicle in which the...

        3. 3.3. Enclosed test facilities may be used if correlation can be...

        4. 3.4. Ambient

      4. 4. Vehicle state during tests

        1. 4.1. Engine

        2. 4.2. Testing shall not be conducted while rain or other precipitation...

      5. 5. Antenna type, position and orientation

        1. 5.1. Antenna type

        2. 5.2. Height and distance of measurement

        3. 5.2.1. Height

        4. 5.2.1.1. 10 m test

        5. 5.2.1.2. 3 m test

        6. 5.2.1.3. No part of any antenna's receiving elements shall be closer...

        7. 5.2.2. Distance of measurement

        8. 5.2.2.1. 10 m test

        9. 5.2.2.2. 3 m test

        10. 5.2.2.3. If the test is carried out in a facility enclosed...

        11. 5.3. Antenna location relative to vehicle

        12. 5.4. Antenna position

        13. 5.5. Readings

      6. 6. Frequencies

        1. 6.1. Measurements

        2. 6.1.1. The limits apply throughout the frequency range 30 to 1...

        3. 6.1.2. Measurements can be performed with either quasi-peak or peak detectors....

        4. 6.2. Tolerances

      7. Appendix 1

      8. Appendix 1

        1. Figure 2 POSITION OF ANTENNA RELATIVE TO VEHICLE

    7. ANNEX V

      METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED NARROWBAND ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM VEHICLES

      1. 1. General

        1. 1.1. The test method described in this Annex shall only be...

        2. 1.2. Measuring apparatus

        3. 1.3. Test method

        4. 1.3.1. This test is intended to measure narrowband electromagnetic emissions such...

        5. 1.3.2. As an initial step the levels of emissions in the...

        6. 1.3.3. In the full test procedure two alternative antenna distances are...

      2. 2. Expression of results

      3. 3. Measuring location

        1. 3.1. The test site shall be a level, clear area free...

        2. 3.2. The measuring set, test hut, or vehicle in which the...

        3. 3.3. Enclosed test facilities may be used if correlation can be...

        4. 3.4. Ambient

      4. 4. Vehicle state during tests

        1. 4.1. The vehicle's electronic systems shall all be in normal operating...

        2. 4.2. The ignition shall be switched on. The engine shall not...

        3. 4.3. Measurements shall not be made while rain or other precipitation...

      5. 5. Antenna type, position and orientation

        1. 5.1. Antenna type

        2. 5.2. Height and distance of measurement

        3. 5.2.1. Height

        4. 5.2.1.1. 10 m test

        5. 5.2.1.2. 3 m test

        6. 5.2.1.3. No part of any antenna's receiving elements shall be closer...

        7. 5.2.2. Distance of measurement

        8. 5.2.2.1. 10 m test

        9. 5.2.2.2. 3 m test

        10. 5.2.2.3. If the test is carried out in a facility enclosed...

        11. 5.3. Antenna location relative to vehicle

        12. 5.4. Antenna position

        13. 5.5. Readings

      6. 6. Frequencies

        1. 6.1. Measurements

    8. ANNEX VI

      METHOD OF TESTING FOR IMMUNITY OF VEHICLES TO ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

      1. 1. General

        1. 1.1. The test method described in this Annex shall only be...

        2. 1.2. Test method

      2. 2. Expression of results

      3. 3. Measuring location

      4. 4. Vehicle state during tests

        1. 4.1. The vehicle shall be in an unladen condition except for...

        2. 4.1.1. The engine shall normally turn the driving wheels at a...

        3. 4.1.2. Headlamps shall be on dipped beam.

        4. 4.1.3. Left or right direction indicator shall be operating.

        5. 4.1.4. All other systems which affect the driver's control of the...

        6. 4.1.5. The vehicle shall not be electrically connected to the test...

        7. 4.2. If there are vehicle electrical/electronic systems which form an integral...

        8. 4.3. Only non-perturbing equipment shall be used while monitoring the vehicle....

        9. 4.4. The vehicle shall normally face a fixed antenna. However, where...

      5. 5. Field generating device type, position and orientation

        1. 5.1. Field generating device type

        2. 5.1.1. The field generating device type(s) shall be chosen such that...

        3. 5.1.2. The field generating device(s) may be an antenna(s) or a...

        4. 5.1.3. The construction and orientation of any field generating device shall...

        5. 5.2. Height and distance of measurement

        6. 5.2.1. Height

        7. 5.2.1.1. The phase centre of any antenna shall not be less...

        8. 5.2.1.2. No part of any antenna's radiating elements shall be closer...

        9. 5.2.2. Distance of measurement

        10. 5.2.2.1. In-service conditions may be best approximated by placing the field...

        11. 5.2.2.2. If the test is carried out in an enclosed facility,...

        12. 5.3. Antenna location relative to vehicle

        13. 5.3.1. The field generating device's radiating elements shall not be closer...

        14. 5.3.2. The field generating device shall be positioned on the vehicle's...

        15. 5.3.3. No part of a TLS, with the exception of the...

        16. 5.3.4. Any field generating device which is placed over the vehicle...

        17. 5.4. Reference point

        18. 5.4.1. For the purposes of this Annex the reference point is...

        19. 5.4.1.1. at least 2 m horizontally from the antenna phase centre or...

        20. 5.4.1.2. on the vehicle's centre line (plane of longitudinal symmetry),

        21. 5.4.1.3. at a height of 1,0 ± 0,05 m above the plane on which...

        22. 5.4.1.4. either:

        23. 5.5. If it is decided to radiate the rear of the...

      6. 6. Test requirements

        1. 6.1. Frequency range, dwell times, polarization

        2. 6.1.1. To confirm that the vehicle meets the requirements of this...

        3. 6.1.2. One mode of polarization shall be used at each frequency...

        4. 6.1.3. All other test parameters shall be as defined in this...

        5. 6.1.4. If a vehicle fails the test defined in paragraph 6.1.1...

      7. 7. Generation of required field strength

        1. 7.1. Test methodology

        2. 7.1.1. The ‘ substitution method ’ shall be used to establish...

        3. 7.1.2. Calibration phase

        4. 7.1.3. Test phase

        5. 7.1.4. Whatever parameter was chosen in paragraph 7.1.2 to define the...

        6. 7.1.5. The field generating equipment and its layout employed during the...

        7. 7.1.6. Field strength measuring device

        8. 7.1.7. During the calibration phase of the substitution method, the phase...

        9. 7.1.8. If a calibrated receiving antenna is used as the field...

        10. 7.1.9. To take account of different vehicle geometries, a number of...

        11. 7.2. Field strengh contour

        12. 7.2.1. During the calibration phase of the substitution method (prior to...

        13. 7.3. Chamber resonance

        14. 7.4. Characteristics of the test signal to be generated.

        15. 7.4.1. Maximum envelope excursion

        16. 7.4.2. Test signal wave form

        17. 7.4.3. Modulation depth

      8. Appendix 1

      9. Appendix 2

      10. Appendix 3

      11. Appendix 4

    9. ANNEX VII

      METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED BROADBAND ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SUB-ASSEMBLIES

      1. 1. General

        1. 1.1. The test method described in this Annex may be applied...

        2. 1.2. Measuring apparatus

        3. 1.3. Test method

      2. 2. Expression of results

      3. 3. Measuring location

        1. 3.1. The test site shall comply with the requirements of publication...

        2. 3.2. The measuring set, test hut or vehicle in which the...

        3. 3.3. Enclosed test facilities may be used if correlation can be...

        4. 3.4. Ambient

      4. 4. ESA state during tests

        1. 4.1. The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode....

        2. 4.2. Measurements shall not be made while rain of other precipitation...

        3. 4.3. Test arrangements

        4. 4.3.1. The ESA under test and its wiring harnesses shall be...

        5. 4.3.2. The ESA under test shall be arranged and connected according...

        6. 4.3.3. The ESA under test shall be connected to the grounding...

        7. 4.3.4. The minimum distance between the ESA under test and all...

        8. 4.4. Power shall be applied to the ESA under test via...

        9. 4.5. If the ESA under test consists of more than one...

      5. 5. Antenna type, position and orientation

        1. 5.1. Antenna type

        2. 5.2. Height and distance of measurement

        3. 5.2.1. Height

        4. 5.2.2. Distance of measurement

        5. 5.2.3. If the test is carried out in a facility enclosed...

        6. 5.3. Antenna orientation and polarization

        7. 5.4. Readings

      6. 6. Frequencies

        1. 6.1. Measurements

        2. 6.1.1. The limits apply thorughout the frequency range 30 to 1...

        3. 6.1.2. Measurements can be performed with either quasi-peak or peak detectors....

        4. 6.2. Tolerances

      7. Appendix 1

        Figure 1

      8. Appendix 2

      9. Appendix 2

    10. ANNEX VIII

      METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED NARROWBAND ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SUB-ASSEMBLIES

      1. 1. General

        1. 1.1. The test method described in this Annex may be applied...

        2. 1.2. Measuring apparatus

        3. 1.3. Test method

        4. 1.3.1. This test is intended to measure the narrowband electromagnetic radiation...

        5. 1.3.2. As a short (2 to 3 minutes) initial step, choosing...

      2. 2. Expression of results

      3. 3. Measuring location

        1. 3.1. The test site shall comply with the requirements of publication...

        2. 3.2. The measuring set, test hut or vehicle in which the...

        3. 3.3. Enclosed test facilities may be used if correlation can be...

        4. 3.4. Ambient

      4. 4. ESA state during tests

        1. 4.1. The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode....

        2. 4.2. Measurements shall not be made while rain or other precipitation...

        3. 4.3. Test arrangements

        4. 4.3.1. The ESA under test and its wiring harnesses shall be...

        5. 4.3.2. The ESA under test shall be arranged and connected according...

        6. 4.3.3. The ESA under test shall be connected to the grounding...

        7. 4.3.4. The minimum distance between the ESA under test and all...

        8. 4.4. Power shall be applied to the ESA under test via...

        9. 4.5. If the ESA under test consists of more than one...

      5. 5. Antenna type, position and orientation

        1. 5.1. Antenna type

        2. 5.2. Height and distance of measurement

        3. 5.2.1. Height

        4. 5.2.2. Distance of measurement

        5. 5.2.3. If the test is carried out in a facility enclosed...

        6. 5.3. Antenna orientation and polarization

        7. 5.4. Readings

      6. 6. Frequencies

        1. 6.1. Measurements

        2. 6.2. If during the initial step which may have been carried...

    11. ANNEX IX

      METHOD(S) OF TESTING FOR IMMUNITY OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SUB-ASSEMBLIES TO ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

      1. 1. General

        1. 1.1. The test method(s) described in this Annex may be applied...

        2. 1.2. Test methods

        3. 1.2.1. ESAs may comply with the requirements of any combination of...

        4. 1.2.2. Due to radiation of electromagnetic fields during these tests, all...

      2. 2. Expression of results

      3. 3. Measuring location

        1. 3.1. The test facility shall be capable of generating the required...

        2. 3.2. The measuring equipment shall be located outside the chamber.

      4. 4. State of ESA during tests

        1. 4.1. The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode....

        2. 4.2. Power shall be applied to the ESA under test via...

        3. 4.3. Any extraneous equipment required to operate the ESA under test...

        4. 4.4. To ensure reproducible measurement results are obtained when tests and...

        5. 4.5. If the ESA under test consists of more than one...

      5. 5. Frequency range, dwell times

        1. 5.1. Measurements shall be made in the 20 to 1 000...

        2. 5.2. To confirm that the ESA(s) meet(s) the requirements of this...

      6. 6. Characteristics of test signal to be generated

        1. 6.1. Maximum envelope excursion

        2. 6.2. Test signal wave form

        3. 6.3. Modulation depth

      7. 7. Stripline testing

        1. 7.1. Test method

        2. 7.2. Field strength measurement in the stripline

        3. 7.3. Installation of the ESA under test

        4. 7.3.1. 150 mm stripline testing

        5. 7.3.1.1. The minimum length of the wiring harness, which shall include...

        6. 7.3.1.2. Alternatively, the fully extended length of the wiring harness, including...

        7. 7.3.2. 800 mm stripline testing

        8. 7.3.2.1. Test method

        9. 7.3.2.2. Positioning of stripline

        10. 7.3.2.3. Calibration of the stripline

        11. 7.3.2.4. Installation of the ESA under test

        12. 7.3.2.5. Main wiring loom and sensor/actuator cables

      8. 8. Free field ESA immunity test

        1. 8.1. Test method

        2. 8.2. Test bench description

        3. 8.2.1. Ground plane

        4. 8.2.1.1. For free field immunity testing, the ESA under test and...

        5. 8.2.1.2. The ESA under test shall be arranged and connected according...

        6. 8.2.1.3. The ESA under test shall be connected to the grounding...

        7. 8.2.1.4. The minimum distance between the ESA under test and all...

        8. 8.2.1.5. The dimension of any ground plane shall be 2,25 square...

        9. 8.2.2. Installation of ESA under test

        10. 8.3. Field generating device type, position and orientation

        11. 8.3.1. Field generating device type

        12. 8.3.1.1. The field generating device type(s) shall be chosen such that...

        13. 8.3.1.2. The field generating device(s) may be (an) antenna(s) or a...

        14. 8.3.1.3. The construction and orientation of any field generating device shall...

        15. 8.3.2. Height and distance of measurement

        16. 8.3.2.1. Height

        17. 8.3.2.2. Distance of measurement

        18. 8.3.2.2.1. In-service conditions may best be approximated by placing the field...

        19. 8.3.2.2.2. If the test is carried out in an enclosed facility,...

        20. 8.3.3. Antenna location relative to ESA under test

        21. 8.3.3.1. The field generating device's radiating elements shall not be closer...

        22. 8.3.3.2. The phase centre of the field generating device shall be...

        23. 8.3.3.3. Any field generating device which is placed over the ground...

        24. 8.3.4. Reference point

        25. 8.3.4.1. at least 1 m horizontally from the antenna phase centre or...

        26. 8.3.4.2. on a plane which:

        27. 8.3.4.3. 150 ± 10 mm above the ground plane.

        28. 8.4. Generation of required field strength: test methodology

        29. 8.4.1. the ‘ substitution method ’ shall be used to establish...

        30. 8.4.2. Substitution method

        31. 8.4.3. Extraneous equipment must be a minimum of 1 m from the...

        32. 8.4.4. Field strength measuring device

        33. 8.4.5. The phase centre of the field strength measuring device shall...

        34. 8.4.6. The ESA under test which may include an additional ground...

        35. 8.4.7. Whatever parameter was chosen in paragraph 8.4.2 to define the...

        36. 8.5. Field strength contour

        37. 8.5.1. During the calibration phase of the substitution method (prior to...

      9. 9. TEM cell testing

        1. 9.1. Test method

        2. 9.2. Field strength measurement in a TEM cell

        3. 9.2.1. The electric field in the TEM cell shall be determined...

        4. 9.2.2. Alternatively an appropriate field strength sensor shall be placed in...

        5. 9.3. Dimensions of TEM cell

        6. 9.4. Power, signal and control wires

      10. 10. Bulk current injection testing

        1. 10.1. Test method

        2. 10.2. Calibration of bulk current injection probe prior to commencing tests...

        3. 10.3. Installation of the ESA under test

        4. 10.4. Power, signal and control wires

      11. Appendix 1

      12. Appendix 1

      13. Appendix 1

      14. Appendix 1

      15. Appendix 2

      16. Appendix 3

      17. Appendix 3

      18. Appendix 3

        Figure 3

        1. The following table shows the dimensions for constructing a cell...

        2. Typical TEM cell dimensions

      19. Appendix 4

      20. Appendix 4

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