With radio communications on the increase and the reliance on technology for vehicle control systems the EMC phenomena is a growing hazard to the safety of the driver and passengers of any modern motor vehicle.
Powerful radio signals and other in vehicle electrical occurrences (such as transients) can adversely effect any electrical/electronic system fitted to a vehicle. To combat this, the European Union has issued a directive (2004/104/EC) to help control this environment. Further, the major vehicle manufacturers insist that suppliers of electrical and electronic systems fitted to a vehicle should meet their own EMC standards. These standards require testing above and beyond the legal requirements to ensure as much as possible the safety of all road users as well as producing a reliable vehicle for their customers. In the increasingly competitive market, some of these manufacturers have asked their component suppliers to take on board the implications of the EMC phenomena and to test to their manufacturers specification at an accredited test laboratory.
Through extensive investment in equipment and training, we can provide an efficient cost effective and comprehensive test facility to meet most of the requirements specified by the major manufacturers as well as the VCA (Vehicle Certification Authority) for compliance with the European Automotive Directive
One of the more demanding and comprehensive EMC specifications is Ford's ES-XW7T-1A278-AC which covers various phenomena from a small voltage pulse induced onto a ground wire to high power radio interference immunity. 3C test are able to carry out all of the tests required by this standard (24 individual tests).
3C Test Ltd granted VCA Technical Service Status
Following the evaluation of test methods, procedures and systems, 3C Test Ltd have been appointed as a Technical Service for the VCA for automotive components under 2004/104/EC.
Our test capabilities include:
DC Electrical Performance testing using Fully variable set-ups with function generators in tandem with DC-10kHz amplifiers of up to 5kW capability.
ESD: Variable tips up to +/-25kV, contact and air.
Manufacturers test specifications supported include Ford, Jaguar, Volvo, Aston Martin (all Ford related), BMW, Daimler Chrysler, Fiat, GM, Peugeot, Renault, Scania, SAAB and others.
The information given above is a sample of our testing capabilities, please contact us for further details if the test that you require is not listed