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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Directive 72/245/EEC of 20 June 1972 relating to the radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) of vehicles (repealed)
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Article 1.For the purpose of this Directive, ‘ vehicle ’ means...
Article 2.No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type-approval or...
Article 3.(1) This Directive shall constitute a ‘specific directive’ for the...
Article 4.The amendments necessary for adjusting the requirements of the Annexes...
Article 5.(1) Member States shall put into force the provisions needed...
REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY VEHICLES AND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SUB-ASSEMBLIES FITTED TO A VEHICLE
2.1.1. ‘ Electromagnetic compatibility ’ means the ability of a vehicle...
2.1.2. ‘ Electromagnetic disturbance ’ means any electromagnetic phenomenon which may...
2.1.3. ‘ Electromagnetic immunity ’ means the ability of a vehicle...
2.1.4. ‘ Electromagnetic environment ’ means the totality of electromagnetic phenomena...
2.1.5. ‘ Reference limit ’ means the nominal level to which...
2.1.6. ‘ Reference antenna ’ for the frequency range 20 to...
2.1.7. ‘ Broadband emission ’ means an emission which has a...
2.1.8. ‘ Narrowband emission ’ means an emission which has a...
2.1.9. ‘ Electrical/electronic system ’ means (an) electrical and/or electronic device(s)...
2.1.10. ‘ Electrical/electronic sub-assembly ’ (ESA) means an electrical and/or electronic...
2.1.11. ‘ Vehicle type ’ in relation to electromagnetic compatibility means...
2.1.11.1. the overall size and shape of the engine compartment;
2.1.11.2. the general arrangement of the electrical and/or electronic components and...
2.1.11.3. the primary material of which the body or shell (if...
2.1.12. An ‘ ESA type ’ in relation to electromagnetic compatibility...
2.1.12.2. the general arrangement of the electrical and/or electronic components, if...
3. Application for EEC type-approval
3.1.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type, with regard...
3.1.2. A model for the information document is given in Annex...
3.1.3. The vehicle manufacturer shall draw up a schedule describing all...
3.1.4. A representative vehicle shall be selected from this schedule for...
3.1.5. The choice of the vehicle(s) in conformity with paragraph 3.1.4...
3.1.6. The manufacturer may supplement the application with a report from...
3.1.7. If the technical service responsible for the type-approval test carries...
3.2.1. The application for approval of a type of ESA with...
3.2.2. A model for the information document is given in Annex...
3.2.3. The manufacturer may supplement the application with a report from...
3.2.4. If the technical service responsible for the type-approval test carries...
3.2.5. The sample(s) must be clearly and indelibly marked with the...
3.2.6. Where applicable, any restrictions on use should be identified. Any...
4.1.1.2. Approval of vehicle type by testing of individual ESAs
4.1.1.3. A manufacturer, if he wishes, may obtain approval to this...
4.2.1.1. If the representative vehicle fulfils the requirements of this Directive,...
4.2.1.2. A model for the EEC type-approval certificate is given in...
4.2.2.1. If the representative ESA system(s) fulfil(s) the requirements of this...
4.2.2.2. A model for the EEC type-approval certificates is given in...
4.2.3. In order to draw up the certificates referred to in...
4.3.1. In the case of amendments to approvals granted pursuant to...
4.3.2. Amendment of a vehicle type-approval by ESA addition or substitution....
4.3.2.1. Where a vehicle manufacturer has obtained approval for a vehicle...
4.3.2.2. Where the additional or substitutional part(s) has (have) not received...
4.3.2.3. The addition by a vehicle manufacturer to an approved vehicle...
5.1. Every ESA conforming to a type approved pursuant to this...
5.2. This mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the letter...
5.3. The EEC type-approval mark must be affixed to the main...
5.4. An example of the EEC type-approval mark is shown in...
5.5. No marking is required for electrical/electronic systems included in vehicle...
5.6. Markings on ESAs in compliance with paragraph 5.3 need not...
6.1.1. A vehicle (and its electrical/electronic system(s) or ESAs) shall be...
6.2.2.1. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...
6.2.2.2. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...
6.2.2.3. On the vehicle representative of its type, the measured values,...
6.3. Specifications concerning narrowband electromagnetic radiation from vehicles.
6.3.2.1. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...
6.3.2.2. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...
6.3.2.3. On the vehicle representative of its type, the measured values,...
6.3.2.4. Notwithstanding the limits defined in paragraphs 6.3.2.1, 6.3.2.2 and 6.3.2.3...
6.4. Specifications concerning immunity of vehicles to electromagnetic radiation.
6.4.2.1. If tests are made using the method described in Annex...
6.4.2.2. The vehicle representative of its type shall be considered as...
6.4.2.3. The driver's direct control of the vehicle is exercised by...
6.5. Specification concerning broadband electromagnetic interference generated by ESAs.
6.5.2.1. If measurements are made using the method described in Annex...
6.5.2.2. On the ESA representative of its type, the measured values,...
6.6. Specifications concerning narrowband electromagnetic interference generated by ESAs.
6.6.2.1. If measures are made using the method described in Annex...
6.6.2.2. On the ESA representative of its type, the measured value,...
6.7. Specifications concerning immunity of ESAs to electromagnetic radiation.
6.7.2.1. If tests are made using the methods described in Annex...
6.7.2.2. On the ESA representative of its type at a field...
7.1. Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken...
7.2. Conformity of production with regard to the electromagnetic compatibility of...
7.3. If the authority is not satisfied with the auditing procedure...
7.3.1. If the conformity of a vehicle, component or STU taken...
7.3.2. If the conformity of a vehicle, component or STU taken...
9.5.2.3. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any) of...
9.6.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings):
9.8.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings):
9.9.6. A brief description of the electronic components (if any) of...
9.12.3. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any):
9.18.1. Description and drawings/photographs of the shapes and constituent materials of...
9.18.2. Drawings or photographs of the position of the metal components...
9.18.3. Table and drawing of radio interference control equipment:
9.18.4. Particulars of the nominal value of the direct current resistances,...
SECTION II 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Appendix
SECTION II 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Appendix
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED BROADBAND ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM VEHICLES
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED NARROWBAND ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM VEHICLES
METHOD OF TESTING FOR IMMUNITY OF VEHICLES TO ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
4.1. The vehicle shall be in an unladen condition except for...
4.1.1. The engine shall normally turn the driving wheels at a...
4.1.3. Left or right direction indicator shall be operating.
4.1.4. All other systems which affect the driver's control of the...
4.1.5. The vehicle shall not be electrically connected to the test...
4.2. If there are vehicle electrical/electronic systems which form an integral...
4.3. Only non-perturbing equipment shall be used while monitoring the vehicle....
4.4. The vehicle shall normally face a fixed antenna. However, where...
5. Field generating device type, position and orientation
5.1.1. The field generating device type(s) shall be chosen such that...
5.1.2. The field generating device(s) may be an antenna(s) or a...
5.1.3. The construction and orientation of any field generating device shall...
5.2.1.1. The phase centre of any antenna shall not be less...
5.2.1.2. No part of any antenna's radiating elements shall be closer...
5.2.2.1. In-service conditions may be best approximated by placing the field...
5.2.2.2. If the test is carried out in an enclosed facility,...
5.3.1. The field generating device's radiating elements shall not be closer...
5.3.2. The field generating device shall be positioned on the vehicle's...
5.3.4. Any field generating device which is placed over the vehicle...
5.4.1. For the purposes of this Annex the reference point is...
5.4.1.1. at least 2 m horizontally from the antenna phase centre or...
5.4.1.2. on the vehicle's centre line (plane of longitudinal symmetry),
5.4.1.3. at a height of 1,0 ± 0,05 m above the plane on which...
7. Generation of required field strength
7.1.1. The ‘ substitution method ’ shall be used to establish...
7.1.4. Whatever parameter was chosen in paragraph 7.1.2 to define the...
7.1.5. The field generating equipment and its layout employed during the...
7.1.7. During the calibration phase of the substitution method, the phase...
7.1.8. If a calibrated receiving antenna is used as the field...
7.1.9. To take account of different vehicle geometries, a number of...
7.2.1. During the calibration phase of the substitution method (prior to...
4.1. The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode....
4.2. Measurements shall not be made while rain of other precipitation...
4.3.1. The ESA under test and its wiring harnesses shall be...
4.3.2. The ESA under test shall be arranged and connected according...
4.3.3. The ESA under test shall be connected to the grounding...
4.3.4. The minimum distance between the ESA under test and all...
4.1. The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode....
4.2. Measurements shall not be made while rain or other precipitation...
4.3.1. The ESA under test and its wiring harnesses shall be...
4.3.2. The ESA under test shall be arranged and connected according...
4.3.3. The ESA under test shall be connected to the grounding...
4.3.4. The minimum distance between the ESA under test and all...
8. Free field ESA immunity test
8.2.1.1. For free field immunity testing, the ESA under test and...
8.2.1.2. The ESA under test shall be arranged and connected according...
8.2.1.3. The ESA under test shall be connected to the grounding...
8.2.1.4. The minimum distance between the ESA under test and all...
8.2.1.5. The dimension of any ground plane shall be 2,25 square...
8.3.1.1. The field generating device type(s) shall be chosen such that...
8.3.1.2. The field generating device(s) may be (an) antenna(s) or a...
8.3.1.3. The construction and orientation of any field generating device shall...
8.3.2.2.1. In-service conditions may best be approximated by placing the field...
8.3.2.2.2. If the test is carried out in an enclosed facility,...
8.3.3.1. The field generating device's radiating elements shall not be closer...
8.3.3.2. The phase centre of the field generating device shall be...
8.3.3.3. Any field generating device which is placed over the ground...
8.3.4.1. at least 1 m horizontally from the antenna phase centre or...
8.4. Generation of required field strength: test methodology
8.4.1. the ‘ substitution method ’ shall be used to establish...
8.4.3. Extraneous equipment must be a minimum of 1 m from the...
8.4.5. The phase centre of the field strength measuring device shall...
8.4.6. The ESA under test which may include an additional ground...
8.4.7. Whatever parameter was chosen in paragraph 8.4.2 to define the...
8.5.1. During the calibration phase of the substitution method (prior to...
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