EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing laboratory)
EMC Testing
There are two distinct types of tests:
- Emission tests to measure the disturbances generated by the equipment under test are measured and compared with the normative limits or manufacturer's specifications
- Immunity tests to evaluate the behaviour of the equipment under test is analysed when subjected to disturbances of the type and levels defined in the standards or manufacturer's specifications
What is
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)?
From smartwatches to critical aviation and medical systems, the issue of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is crucial. EMC is the ability of equipment or systems to function successfully in their electromagnetic environment without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment. The aim is to ensure that all electronic devices can coexist and function properly.
There are two main aspects: on the one hand, "susceptibility" or immunity to disturbances, which measures the ability of equipment to resist external disturbances (radiated or conducted) without its performance being degraded; and on the other hand, "emissions" (radiated or conducted), which quantify the disturbances that the equipment itself generates and which could affect other systems.
The objective of EMC is double:
- to ensure that a product is not a source of ‘electromagnetic pollution’ and that it is capable of functioning correctly despite the presence of this ‘pollution’ in the environment. There are many sources of these disturbances: radio signals, mobile phones, electric arcs, but also the internal components of the equipment itself, such as digital clocks or switching power supplies.
- prevent malfunctions through good EMC management: a medical device whose readings are distorted by smartphone waves, an aeronautical communication system jammed by on-board equipment, or even simple radio interference in your car. This is why EMC is a regulatory requirement and a technical necessity for the marketing of most electronic products.
An exeptional range
of testing facilities
At each of our sites we have all the necessary equipment to meet your EMC test campaign needs.
Sopemea can use semi-anechoic or reverberating chambers to conduct these tests. We can test vehicles (up to 500 m³) with exhaust extraction. Our cages are equipped with isolated and adjoining measurement rooms to ensure a suitable testing environment.
Our expertise
EMC
We specialise in EMC and lightning protection for electronic and stand-alone systems and equipment.
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Services
The range of tests offered by Sopemea is as follows:
- Conducted emissions from DC to 400 MHz
- Radiated emissions: magnetic field between 0 Hz and 30 MHz and electric field between 10 kHz and 40 GHz. (Anechoic chamber and MSRC)
- Conducted susceptibility (BCI: 10 kHz - 500 MHz) up to 3 A
- Radiated susceptibility (10 kHz - 40 GHz) up to 30 kV/m
- Lightning Indirect Test (LIE)
- Lightning Direct Effect tests (LDE) with generator providing up to 200 kA
- Electrical tests on power supply networks ("on-board network")
- Electrostatic discharge tests
- Radiated and conducted nuclear electromagnetic pulse (NEMP) tests
- Radio tests
- DRAM tests (Electromagnetic radiation damage to weapons and ammunition)
- DREP measurement tests (Electromagnetic Radiation Hazards to Persons)
- Zt parameter measurement tests (transfer functions)
- Shielding effectiveness measurements (GAM-T20 and IEEE 299)
- Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - contact AxesSim, our Electromagnetic Simulation Department
Our lightning direct effect tests
All external equipment of an aircraft or any military system can therefore be lightning qualified in the Sopemea laboratory in Toulouse. Thanks to the LG200k, it is also possible to evaluate the direct effects of lightning on any structural element: metallic or composite panels, windows, etc. _
You can watch the AeronewsTV report on the extension of our lightning generator in Toulouse:
We also have a mobile MSRC which allows us to carry out all types of tests directly on the customer's site. We can reach levels of over 6 kV/m in high field tests on the customer's site by this means. (Width: 5.5 m, Height: 5.2 m, Length: 6 m)
The available facilities (electrical power, 50Hz/60Hz/400Hz electrical network frequencies, hydraulic pressure and flow rate, etc.) allow these tests to be carried out on equipment in its operational conditions.
The tests are carried out by qualified engineers and technicians.
Test
Standards
Aeronautics:
- RTCA/DO-160 all versions
- Eurocae/ED14 all versions
Specifications :
- Airbus: ABD0100.1.2; ABD0100.1.8...
- Boeing: D6-16050...
- Dassault: DGT
- Bombardier...
Defence
- MIL STD 461 / 462
- GAM-EG-13
- DEF STAN 59-411
- AECTP-500
- STANAG 4370
- NORMDEF 0301-1 and NORMDEF 0301-2
We meet
your standards
DIRECTIVE EMC 2014/30/UE
Generic: IEC/NF EN 61000-6-1 / 61000-6-2 / 61000-6-3 / 61000-6-4...
Products:
- IEC/NF EN 55014-1/2 (Household electrical appliances)
- 55024 (ATI)
- 50155/50121-3-1/2 50121-4/5 (Railway)
- 61131 (Programmable logic controllers)
- 60945 (Navigation and radio communication equipment and systems)
- 61326-1 (Measuring or laboratory apparatus)
- 60601-1-2 (Electro-medical equipment)
- 301 489-1 + -x (EMC radio products)
Measurements : IEC/NF EN
- 61000-3-2 (Harmonics)
- 61000-3-3 (Flickers)
- 55011 / 55022 / 55032
- CISPR 16-2-1 / CISPR 16-2-3
Immunity:
- IEC/NF EN 61000-4-2 / 61000-4-3 / 61000-4-4 / 61000-4-5 / 61000-4-6 / 61000-4-8 / 61000-4-9 / 61000-4-11 / 61000-4-12 / 61000-4-16 / 61000-4-18 / 61000-4-29
DIRECTIVE RADIO (RED) 2014/53/UE
- ETSI EN 300 328, ETSI EN 300 220, ETSI EN 300 330, ETSI EN 300 440, ETSI EN 301 893, ETSI, ETSI EN 301 413
LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 2014/35/UE
- IEC/NF/EN 60950 ; IEC/NF/EN 62368 : Information processing devices (computers, calculators, etc.).
- IEC/NF/EN 61010 : Measuring and regulation devices (test benches, laboratory devices, etc.)
Watch the replay of our EMC webinar
How does electromagnetic compatibility impact your machinery ?
Are you a manufacturer, industrialist or production manager ? Discover the replay of our webinar to understand the complex field of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and grasp its fundamentals !
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) has become a crucial issue for manufacturers. Are you observing malfunctions in your machinery? Take part in our exclusive webinar to optimize the performance of your equipment and reduce your maintenance costs!
Our webinar program :
- Understanding the fundamentals of EMC and its reality in the field
- EMC in the Machine Directive according to EN60204-1
- SOPEMEA's approach to securing your production
- Our answers to all your questions
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