EMI/RFI Evaluation
EMI/RFI Evaluation
(OP)
I have to perform an evaluation on the electromagnetic compatibility of some new components. Typically, the components have been tested to a standard and I can just compare that standard with our specs/requirements. In this case no testing was done and I am at a loss. I'm hoping someone can help me with how to "prove" the components are acceptable for use. I know they are I just don't know how to document it. components are all from Viconics: R820 SCR power controls; R810 power switching modules solid state relays; R850 step controller with integrated vernier stage; and C1025 electronic thermostat for modulating electric heat applications. this is a relatively new requirement and we are all struggling with how to do it. Thanks for your help.





RE: EMI/RFI Evaluation
The test standards often times indicate, to some degree, how to perform the test, or at least what must be tested. If you haven't already, start by getting a set of the standards as well as any standards referenced.
If you are really at a loss, you could enlist some help from a nationally recognized testing labs, but you will pay big bucks for it.
RE: EMI/RFI Evaluation
Dealing with the inevitable failures takes months...
RE: EMI/RFI Evaluation
RE: EMI/RFI Evaluation
Obviously this approach ("democracy is the theory that people know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard") only works in certain contractual circumstances.
But the schedule delay is what it is. The customer might argue who will pay the bill, but if the delay is a non-starter then it's a bluff.
Good luck.