Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) of vehicles (Codified version)
Date: 2009-10-19
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Community certification, approximation of laws, codification of EU law, commercial vehicle, electromagnetic interference, motor vehicle, technical standard

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COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 

Brussels, 19.10.2009 
COM(2009)546 final 

2009/0154 (COD) 

Proposal for a 

DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 

relating to the radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) of vehicles 

(Codified version) 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

In  the  context  of  a  people’s  Europe,  the  Commission  attaches  great  importance  to 
simplifying  and  clarifying  Community  law  so  as  to  make  it  clearer  and  more 
accessible to the ordinary citizen, thus giving him new opportunities and the chance 
to make use of the specific rights it gives him. 

This aim cannot be achieved so long as numerous provisions that have been amended 
several times, often quite substantially, remain scattered, so that they must be sought 
partly  in  the  original  instrument  and  partly  in  later  amending  ones.  Considerable 
research work, comparing many different instruments, is thus needed to identify the 
current rules. 

For  this  reason  a  codification  of  rules  that  have  frequently  been  amended  is  also 
essential if Community law is to be clear and transparent. 

On  1  April  1987  the  Commission  therefore  decided1  to  instruct  its  staff  that  all 
legislative acts should be codified after no more than ten amendments, stressing that 
this  is  a  minimum  requirement  and  that  departments  should  endeavour  to  codify  at 
even  shorter  intervals  the  texts  for  which  they  are  responsible,  to  ensure  that  the 
Community rules are clear and readily understandable. 

the  Edinburgh  European  Council 
The  Conclusions  of 
(December 1992) confirmed this2, stressing the importance of codification as it offers 
certainty as to the law applicable to a given matter at a given time. 

the  Presidency  of 

Codification  must  be  undertaken  in  full  compliance  with  the  normal  Community 
legislative procedure. 

Given  that  no  changes  of  substance  may  be  made  to  the  instruments  affected  by 
codification, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission have agreed, 
by  an  interinstitutional  agreement  dated  20  December  1994,  that  an  accelerated 
procedure may be used for the fast-track adoption of codification instruments. 

is 

this  proposal 

to  undertake  a  codification  of  Council 
The  purpose  of 
Directive 72/245/EEC  of  20 June 1972 
interference 
the 
(electromagnetic  compatibility)  of  vehicles3.  The  new  Directive  will  supersede  the 
various acts incorporated in it4; this proposal fully preserves the content of the acts 
being  codified  and  hence  does  no  more  than  bring  them  together  with  only  such 
formal amendments as are required by the codification exercise itself. 

relating 

radio 

to 

COM(87) 868 PV. 
See Annex 3 to Part A of the Conclusions. 
Carried out pursuant to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the 
Council – Codification of the Acquis communautaire, COM(2001) 645 final. 
See Annex XI, Part A of this proposal. 

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5. 

The codification proposal was drawn up on the basis of a preliminary consolidation, 
in all official languages, of Directive 72/245/EEC and the instruments amending it, 
carried out by the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, by 
means  of  a  data-processing  system.  Where  the  Articles  have  been  given  new 
numbers,  the  correlation  between  the  old and  the  new  numbers  is  shown  in  a  table 
contained in Annex XII to the codified Directive. 

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(cid:208) 95/54/EC Art. 1, pt. 1 

2009/0154 (COD) 

Proposal for a 

DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL 

relating to the radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) of vehicles (codified 
version) 

(Text with EEA relevance) 

(cid:208) 72/245/EEC (adapted) 

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 
⌦ 95 ⌫ thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee5, 

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty6, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

Council  Directive  72/245/EEC  of  20  June  1972  relating  to  the  radio  interference 
(electromagnetic  compatibility)  of  vehicles7  has  been  substantially  amended  several 
times8. In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified. 

(cid:208)  

(2) 

Directive 72/245/EEC is one of the separate directives ⌦ of ⌫ the ⌦ EC ⌫ type-
approval  ⌦ system ⌫  ⌦ provided  for  in ⌫  Directive  ⌦ 2007/46/EC  of  the 

(cid:208) 2005/49/EC recital 1 (adapted) 

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OJ C […], […], p. […]. 
OJ C […], […], p. […]. 
OJ L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15. 
See Annex XI, Part A. 

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European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  5  September  2007  establishing  a 
framework  for  the  approval  of  motor  vehicles  and  their  trailers,  and  of  systems, 
components  and  separate  technical  units  intended  for  such  vehicles  (Framework 
Directive)9  and  lays  down  technical  prescriptions  concerning  the  radio  interference 
(electromagnetic compatibility) of vehicles. Those technical prescriptions concern the 
approximation  of  the  laws  of  the  Member  States  to  enable  the  EC  type-approval 
procedure provided for in Directive 2007/46/EC to be applied in respect of each type 
of vehicle. Consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 2007/46/EC relating to 
vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive ⌫. 

(cid:208) 72/245/EEC recital 3 (adapted) 

(3)  ⌦ It is desirable to take into account the technical requirements adopted by the UN 
Economic  Commission  for  Europe  (UN/ECE)  in  its  corresponding  regulations 
annexed  to  the  Agreement  of  the  United  Nations  Economic  Commission  for  Europe 
concerning  the  adoption  of  uniform  technical  prescriptions  for  wheeled  vehicles, 
equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the 
conditions  for  reciprocal  recognition  of  approvals  granted  on  the  basis  of  these 
prescriptions (Revised 1958 Agreement)10. ⌫ 

(4) 

This  Directive  should  be  without  prejudice  to  the  obligations  of  the  Member  States 
relating  to  the  time-limits  for  transposition  into  national  law  and  application  of  the 
Directives set out in Annex XI, Part B, 

(cid:208)  

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 

(cid:208) 72/245/EEC 

(cid:208) 95/54/EC Art. 1 pt. 2 

Article 1 

For  the  purposes  of  this  Directive,  ‘vehicle’  means  any  vehicle  as  defined  in  Directive 
2007/46/EC. 

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OJ L 263, 9.10.2007, p. 1. 
Published as Annex I to Council Decision 97/836/EC (OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78). 

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(cid:208) 95/54/EC Art. 1 pt. 3 (adapted) 

Article 2 

1.  For  vehicles,  components  or  separate 
the 
⌦ requirements ⌫ laid down in Annexes I to X , no Member State may, on grounds relating 
to electromagnetic compatibility: 

technical  units  which  comply  with 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 2 (adapted) 

(a) 

(b) 

refuse to grant EC type-approval, or national type-approval; or 

prohibit registration, sale or entry into service. 

2.  For  a  type  of  vehicle,  component  or  separate  technical  unit  where  the  requirements  laid 
down  in  Annexes  I  to  X  ,  are  not  fulfilled,  Member  States,  on  grounds  related  to 
electromagnetic compatibility: 

(a) 

(b) 

shall no longer grant EC type-approval; and 

may refuse to grant national type-approval. 

(cid:208) 2005/49/EC Art. 3 (adapted) 

3. If the ⌦ requirements ⌫ laid down in this Directive are not fulfilled, Member States, on 
grounds related to electromagnetic compatibility: 

(a) 

shall  consider  certificates  of  conformity  which  accompany  new  vehicles  in 
accordance  with  Directive  2007/46/EC  to  be  no  longer  valid  for  the  purposes  of 
Article 26(1) of that Directive; 

(b) 

may refuse the registration, sale or entry into service of new vehicles. 

Approvals  for  vehicles  not  fitted  with  24  GHz  or  79  GHz  short-range  radar  equipment 
⌦ granted before 1 July 2006 ⌫ remain unchanged. 

4.  The  ⌦ requirements ⌫  laid  down  in  Annexes  I  to  X  relating  to  electromagnetic 
compatibility shall apply to components or separate technical units for the purposes of Article 
28 of Directive 2007/46/EC. 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 2 (adapted) 

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(cid:208) 95/54/EC Art. 2 

5. Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 4, for the purposes of replacement parts, Member States 
shall  continue  to  grant  EC  type  approval  and  to  permit  the  sale  and  entry  into  service  of 
components  or  separate  technical  units  intended  for  use  on  vehicle  types  which  have  been 
approved  before  1  January  1996  pursuant 
to  either  Directive  72/245/EEC  or 
Directive 72/306/EEC and, where applicable, subsequent extensions to those approvals. 

(cid:208) 2005/49/EC Art. 3 

6. With effect from 1 July 2013, Member States shall prohibit the registration, sale or entry 
into service of vehicles equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment. 

7.  In  case  the  reference  date  in  Article  2(5)  of  Commission  Decision  2005/50/EC11  is 
modified  in  accordance  with  Article  5  of  that  Decision,  Member  States  shall  prohibit  the 
registration,  sale  or  entry  into  service  of  vehicles  equipped  with  24  GHz  short-range  radar 
equipment after the modified reference date. 

(cid:208) 95/54/EC Art. 1 pt. 4 (adapted) 

Article 3 

1.  This  Directive  shall  constitute  a  ‘specific  directive’  for  the  purposes  of  Article  1(4)  of 
Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council12 . 

2. Vehicles, components or separate technical units approved pursuant to this Directive shall 
be  considered  to  fulfil  the  provisions  of  other  directives,  cited  in  Annex  IV  to  Council 
Directive 92/53/EEC13, which refer to electromagnetic compatibility. 

(cid:208) 72/245/EEC (adapted) 

Article 4 

⌦ The amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of Annexes I to X to take account of 
technical  progress  shall  be  adopted  in  accordance  with  the  procedure  referred  to  in  Article 
40(2) of Directive 2007/46/EC. ⌫ 

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OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 15. 
OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 24. 
OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p. 1. 

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⌦ Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of 
national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. ⌫ 

Article 5 

(cid:208)  

Article 6 

Directive 72/245/EEC, as amended by the acts listed in Annex XI, Part A, is repealed without 
prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition 
into national law and application of the Directives set out in Annex XI, Part B. 

References  to  the  repealed  Directive  shall  be  construed  as  references  to  this  Directive  and 
shall be read in accordance with the correlation table set out in Annex XII. 

Article 7 

This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in 
the Official Journal of the European Union. 

It shall apply from [...]. 

(cid:208) 72/245/EEC 

Article 8 

This Directive is addressed to the Member States. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the European Parliament 
The President 

For the Council 
The President 

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(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
(adapted) 

LIST OF ANNEXES 

Annex I: 

Requirements 
subassemblies fitted to a vehicle 

to  be  met  by  vehicles  and  electrical/electronic 

Appendix 1: 

List of standards referred to in this Directive 

Appendix 2:  Vehicle broadband reference limits 

Antenna-vehicle separation: 10 m 

Appendix 3:  Vehicle broadband reference limits 

Antenna-vehicle separation: 3 m 

Appendix 4:  Vehicle narrowband reference limits 

Antenna-vehicle separation: 10 m 

Appendix 5:  Vehicle narrowband reference limits 

Antenna-vehicle separation: 3 m 

Appendix 6: 

Electrical/electronic subassembly 

Broadband reference limits 

Appendix 7: 

Electrical/electronic subassembly 

Narrowband reference limits 

Appendix 8:  Model for the EC type-approval mark 

Annex IIA: 

Information document relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle 

Annex IIB: 

Information document relating to EC type-approval of an 
electric/electronic subassembly 

Annex IIIA: 

Model of EC type-approval certificate 

Annex IIIB: 

Model of EC type-approval certificate 

Annex IV: 

Annex V: 

Method of measurement of radiated broadband electromagnetic 
emissions from vehicles 

Method of measurement of radiated narrowband electromagnetic 
emissions from vehicles 

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Annex VI: 

Method of testing for immunity of vehicles to electromagnetic radiation 

Annex VII: 

Method of measurement of radiated broadband electromagnetic 
emissions from electrical/electronic subassemblies 

Appendix 1 — Figure 1: 

Open-area test site: electrical/electronic 
subassembly test area boundary 

Level clear area free from electromagnetic 
reflecting surfaces 

Annex VIII: 

Method of measurement of radiated narrowband electromagnetic 
emissions from electrical/electronic subassemblies 

Annex IX: 

Method(s) of testing for immunity of electrical/electronic subassemblies 
to electromagnetic radiation 

Appendix 1 — Figure 1: 

800 mm stripline testing 

Appendix 1 — Figure 2: 

800 mm stripline dimensions 

Appendix 2: 

Typical TEM cell dimensions 

Annex X: 

Method(s) of testing for immunity to and emission of transients of 
electrical/electronic subassemblies 

⌦ Annex XI: ⌫ 

⌦ Part A: Repealed Directive with list of its successive 
amendments ⌫ 

⌦ Part B: List of time-limits for transposition into national law and 
application ⌫ 

⌦ Annex XII: ⌫  ⌦ Correlation table ⌫ 

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(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex 

ANNEX I 

REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY VEHICLES AND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC 

SUBASSEMBLIES FITTED TO A VEHICLE 

1. 

SCOPE 

This  Directive  applies  to  the  electromagnetic  compatibility  of  vehicles  covered  in 
Article 1, being vehicles or trailers (hereinafter referred to as vehicles) as supplied by 
the vehicle manufacturer and  to components or separate technical  units  intended to 
be fitted in vehicles. 

It covers: 

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requirements  regarding  the  immunity  to  radiated  and  conducted  disturbances 
for functions related to direct control of the vehicle, related to driver, passenger 
and other road users' protection and related to disturbances, which would cause 
confusion to the driver or other road users, 

requirements  regarding  the  control  of  unwanted  radiated  and  conducted 
emissions  to  protect  the  intended  use  of  electrical  or  electronic  equipment  at 
own  or  adjacent  vehicles  or  nearby,  and  the  control  of  disturbances  from 
accessories that may be retrofitted to the vehicle. 

2. 

DEFINITIONS 

2.1. 

For the purposes of this Directive: 

2.1.1. 

2.1.2. 

2.1.3. 

‘Electromagnetic  compatibility’  means  the  ability  of  a  vehicle  or  component(s)  or 
separate technical unit(s) to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment 
without  introducing  intolerable  electromagnetic  disturbances  to  anything  in  that 
environment. 

‘Electromagnetic  disturbance’  means  any  electromagnetic  phenomenon  which  may 
degrade the performance of a vehicle or component(s) or separate technical unit(s), 
or of any other device, unit of equipment or system operated in vicinity of a vehicle. 
An electromagnetic disturbance may be electromagnetic noise, an unwanted signal or 
a change in the propagation medium itself. 

‘Electromagnetic  immunity’  means  the  ability  of  a  vehicle  or  component(s)  or 
separate  technical  unit(s)  to  operate  without  degradation  of  performance  in  the 
presence  of  (specified)  electromagnetic  disturbances  which  includes  wanted  radio 
frequency signals from radio transmitters or radiated in-band emissions of industrial-
scientific-medical (ISM) apparatus, internal or external to the vehicle. 

2.1.4. 

‘Electromagnetic  environment’  means  the  totality  of  electromagnetic  phenomena 
existing at a given location. 

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2.1.5. 

‘Broadband emission’ means an emission, which has a bandwidth greater than that of 
a  particular  measuring  apparatus  or  receiver  (International  Special  Committee  on 
Radio Interference (CISPR) 25, 2nd edition). 

2.1.6. 

‘Narrowband emission’ means an emission which has a bandwidth less than that of a 
particular measuring apparatus or receiver (CISPR 25, 2nd edition). 

2.1.7. 

2.1.8. 

‘Electrical/electronic  system’  means  (an)  electrical  and/or  electronic  device(s)  or 
set(s) of devices together with any associated electrical connections which form part 
of  a  vehicle  but  which  are  not  intended  to  be  type-approved  separately  from  the 
vehicle. 

‘Electrical/electronic  subassembly’  (ESA)  means  an  electrical  and/or  electronic 
device  or  set(s)  of  devices  intended  to  be  part  of  a  vehicle,  together  with  any 
associated electrical connections and wiring, which performs one or more specialised 
functions.  An  ESA  may  be  approved  at  the  request  of  a  manufacturer  or  his 
authorised representative as either a ‘component’ or a ‘separate technical unit (STU)’ 
(see Article 3(24) and (25) of Directive 2007/46/EC). 

2.1.9. 

‘Vehicle type’ in relation to electromagnetic compatibility means vehicles which do 
not differ essentially in such respects as: 

2.1.9.1.  the overall size and shape of the engine compartment; 

2.1.9.2.  the  general  arrangement  of  the  electrical  and/or  electronic  components  and  the 

general wiring arrangement; 

2.1.9.3.  the  primary  material  of  which  the  body  or  shell  (if  applicable)  of  the  vehicle  is 
constructed (for example, a steel, aluminium or fibreglass body shell). The presence 
of panels of different material does not change the vehicle type provided the primary 
material of the body is unchanged. However, such variations must be notified. 

2.1.10.  An  ‘ESA  type’  in  relation  to  electromagnetic  compatibility  means  ESAs  which  do 

not differ in such essential respects as: 

2.1.10.1. the function performed by the ESA; 

2.1.10.2. the general arrangement of the electrical and/or electronic components, if applicable. 

2.1.11.  ‘Vehicle  wiring  harness’  means  supply  voltage,  bus  system  (e.g.  CAN),  signal  or 

active antenna cables, which are installed by the vehicle manufacturer. 

2.1.12.  Immunity-related functions are: 

(a) 

functions related to the direct control of the vehicle: 

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by degradation or change in: e.g. engine, gear, brake, suspension, active 
steering, speed limitation devices, 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 1(a) 

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by affecting driver’s position, e.g. seat or steering wheel positioning, 

by affecting driver’s visibility: e.g. dipped beam, windscreen wiper; 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex 

(b) 

functions related to driver, passenger and other road-user protection: 

– 

e.g. airbag and safety restraint systems; 

(c) 

functions  which,  when  disturbed,  cause  confusion  to  the  driver  or  other  road 
users: 

– 

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optical disturbances: incorrect operation of e.g. direction indicators, stop 
lamps,  end  outline  marker  lamps,  rear  position  lamp,  light  bars  for 
emergency system, wrong information from warning indicators, lamps or 
displays related to functions in points (a) or (b) which might be observed 
in the direct view of the driver, 

acoustical disturbances: incorrect operation of anti-theft alarm, horn, for 
example; 

(d) 

functions related to vehicle data bus functionality: 

– 

by  blocking  data  transmission  on  vehicle  data  bus-systems,  which  are 
used to transmit data, required to ensure the correct functioning of other 
immunity-related functions; 

(e) 

functions which, when disturbed, affect vehicle statutory data: e.g. tachograph, 
odometer. 

2.1.13.  ‘24  GHz  short-range  radar  equipment’  means  a  radar  as  defined  in  Article  2(2)  of 
Decision  2005/50/EC,  and  satisfying  the  performance  requirements  of  Article  4  of 
that Decision. 

(cid:208) 2005/49/EC Art. 1, pt. 1 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
(adapted) 
(cid:206)1 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 1(b) 
(cid:206)2 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 1(c) 
(cid:206)3 2006/96/EC Annex, pt. A.8 

3. 

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL 

3.1. 

Approval of a vehicle type 

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3.1.1.  The  application  for  approval  of  a  vehicle  type,  with  regard  to  its  electromagnetic 
compatibility  pursuant  to  Article  7(1)  and  (2)  of  Directive  2007/46/EC  shall  be 
submitted by the vehicle manufacturer. 

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

3.1.3.  The  vehicle  manufacturer  shall  draw  up  a  schedule  describing  all  relevant  vehicle 
electrical/electronic  systems  or  ESAs,  body  styles1,  variations  in  body  material2, 
general  wiring  arrangements,  engine  variations,  left-hand/right-hand  drive  versions 
and  wheelbase  versions.  Relevant  vehicle  electrical/electronic  systems  or  ESAs  are 
those  which  may  emit  significant  broadband  or  narrowband  radiation  and/or  those 
which are involved in immunity-related functions (see point 2.1.12 ) of the vehicle. 

3.1.4.  A representative vehicle shall be selected from this schedule for the purpose of being 
tested, in mutual agreement between the manufacturer and the competent authority. 
This  vehicle  shall  represent  the  vehicle  type  (see  Appendix  1  to  Annex  IIA).  The 
choice  of  vehicle  shall  be  based  on  the  electrical/electronic  systems  offered  by  the 
manufacturer.  One  or  more  vehicles  may  be  selected  from  this  schedule  for  the 
purpose  of  being  tested  if  it  is  considered  by  mutual  agreement  between  the 
manufacturer and the competent authority that different electrical/electronic systems 
are  included  which  are  likely  to  have  a  significant  effect  on  the  vehicle's 
electromagnetic compatibility compared with the first representative vehicle. 

3.1.5.  The  choice  of  the  vehicle(s)  in  conformity  with  point  3.1.4  is  limited  to 

vehicle/electrical/electronic system combinations intended for actual production. 

3.1.6.  The  manufacturer  may  supplement  the  application  with  a  report  from  tests,  which 
have  been  carried  out.  Any  such  data  provided  may  be  used  by  the  Approval 
Authority for the purpose of drawing up the EC type-approval certificate. 

3.1.7. 

If the technical service responsible for the EC type-approval test carries out the test 
itself,  then  a  vehicle  representative  of  the  type  to  be  approved,  according  to  point 
3.1.4 shall be provided. 

3.1.8.  The  vehicle  manufacturer  must  provide  a  statement  of  frequency  bands,  power 
levels,  antenna  positions  and  installation  provisions  for  the  installation  of  RF-
transmitters, even if the vehicle is not equipped with an RF-transmitter at the time of 
EC  type-approval.  This  should  cover  all  mobile  radio  services  normally  used  in 
vehicles.  This  information  must  be  made publicly available following the EC type-
approval. 

Vehicle  manufacturers  must  provide  evidence  that  vehicle  performance  is  not 
adversely affected by such transmitter installations. 

3.2. 

Approval of a type of electrical/electronic subassembly (ESA) 

3.2.1.  Applicability of this Directive to ESA: 

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If applicable. 
If applicable. 

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(this does not exclude the application of other relevant EMC directives)

No application of 
Directive ../…/EC 

3.2.2.  The  application  for  approval  of  a  type  of  ESA  with  regard  to  its  electromagnetic 
compatibility  pursuant  to  Article  7(1)  and  (2)  of  Directive  2007/46/EC  shall  be 
submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by the manufacturer of the ESA or his/her 
authorised representative. 

3.2.3.  A model for the information document is given in Annex IIB. 

3.2.4.  The  manufacturer  may  supplement  the  application  with  a  report  from  tests  which 
have  been  carried  out.  Any  such  data  provided  may  be  used  by  the  Approval 
Authority  for  the  purpose  of  drawing  up  the  EC  type-approval  certificate.  For 
equipment  intended  for  installation  in  a  vehicle,  the  manufacturer  may  supplement 
the  application  with  the  manufacturer’s  Declaration  of  Conformity  in  line  with  the 
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council3 or 
Directive  2004/108/EC, the  EMC  test report and the  instruction  for the  user giving 
guidance for installation of such equipment in vehicles. 

3.2.5. 

If the technical service responsible for the EC type-approval test carries out the test 
itself,  then  a  sample  of  the  ESA  system  representative  of  the  type  to  be  approved 

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shall  be  provided,  if  necessary,  after  discussion  with  the  manufacturer  on,  for 
example,  possible  variations  in  the  layout,  number  of  components,  number  of 
sensors. If the technical service deems it necessary, it may select a further sample. 

3.2.6.  The  sample(s)  must  be  clearly  and  indelibly  marked  with  the  manufacturer’s  trade 

name or mark and the type designation. 

3.2.7.  Where applicable, any restrictions on use should be identified. Any such restrictions 

must be included in Annexes IIB and/or IIIB. 

3.2.8.  ESAs  which  are  brought  to  the  market  as  spare  parts  need  no  EC  type-approval  if 
they are obviously marked as a spare part by an identification number and if they are 
identical  and  from  the  same  manufacturer  as  the  corresponding  original  equipment 
manufacturer (OEM) part for an already type-approved vehicle. 

3.2.9.  Components sold as aftermarket equipment and intended for the installation in motor 
vehicles  need  no  EC  type-approval  if  they  are  not  related  to  immunity-related 
functions  (point  2.1.12).  In  this  case  a  Declaration  of  Conformity  according  to  the 
procedures  of  Directive  1999/5/EC  or  2004/108/EC  must  be  issued.  Part  of  this 
declaration must be that the ESA fulfils the limits defined in points 6.5, 6.6, 6.8 and 
6.9 of Annex I to this Directive. 

4. 

EC TYPE-APPROVAL 

4.1. 

Routes to EC type-approval 

4.1.1.  EC type-approval of a vehicle 

The following alternative routes to EC type-approval of a vehicle may be used at the 
discretion of the vehicle manufacturer. 

4.1.1.1.  Approval of a vehicle installation 

A  vehicle  installation  may  achieve  EC  type-approval  directly  by  following  the 
provisions  laid  down  in  the  relevant  parts  of  point  6  .  If  this  route  is  chosen  by  a 
vehicle manufacturer, no separate testing of electrical/electronic systems or ESAs is 
required. 

4.1.1.2.  Approval of vehicle type by testing of individual ESAs 

A vehicle manufacturer may obtain approval for the vehicle by demonstrating to the 
Approval  Authority  that  all  the  relevant  (see  point  3.1.3  )  electrical/electronic 
systems or ESAs have individually been approved in accordance with this Directive 
and have been installed in accordance with any conditions attached thereto. 

4.1.1.3.  A manufacturer, if he/she wishes, may obtain approval according to this Directive if 
the vehicle has no equipment of the type which is subject to immunity or emission 
tests. Such approvals do not require testing. 

4.1.2.  EC type-approval of an ESA 

EC type-approval may be granted to an ESA to be fitted either to any vehicle type 
(component  approval)  or  to  a  specific  vehicle  type  or  types  requested  by  the  ESA 
manufacturer (separate technical unit approval). 

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4.1.3.  ESAs,  which  are  intentional  RF  transmitters,  which  have  not  received  EC  type-
approval in conjunction with a vehicle manufacturer, must be supplied with suitable 
installation guidelines. 

4.2. 

Granting of EC type-approval 

4.2.1.  Vehicle 

4.2.1.1.  If  the  representative  vehicle  fulfils  the  requirements  of  this  Directive,  EC  type-
approval  pursuant  to  Article  9(3),  and  if  applicable,  Article  10(4)  of  Directive  
2007/46/EC shall be granted. 

4.2.1.2.  A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Annex IIIA. 

4.2.2.  ESA 

4.2.2.1.  If  the  representative  ESA  system(s)  fulfil(s)  the  requirements  of  this  Directive,  EC 
type-approval pursuant to Article 9(3), and if applicable, Article 10(4) of Directive  
2007/46/EC shall be granted. 

4.2.2.2.  A model for the EC type-approval certificates is given in Annex IIIB. 

4.2.3. 

In  order  to  draw  up  the  certificates  referred  to  in  point  4.2.1.2  or  4.2.2.2,  the 
competent  authority  of  the  Member  State  granting  the  approval  may  use  a  report 
prepared  by  a  test  laboratory  accredited  to  ISO  17025  and  recognised  by  the 
Approval Authority. 

4.3. 

Amendments to approvals 

4.3.1. 

In  the  case  of  amendments  to  approvals  granted  pursuant  to  this  Directive,  the 
provisions of Articles 13 to 16 of Directive 2007/46/EC] shall apply. 

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  installation  and 
wishes to fit an additional or substitutional electrical/electronic system or ESA which 
has already received approval pursuant to this Directive, and which will be installed 
in  accordance  with  any  conditions  attached  thereto,  the  vehicle  approval  may  be 
amended without further testing. The additional or substitutional electrical/electronic 
system  or  ESA  shall  be  considered  as  part  of  the  vehicle  for  conformity  of 
production purposes. 

4.3.2.2.  Where  the  additional  or  substitutional  part(s)  has  (have)  not  received  approval 
pursuant to this Directive, and if testing is considered necessary, the whole vehicle 
shall be deemed to comply if the new or revised part(s) can be shown to comply with 
the relevant requirements of point 6 or if, in a comparative test, the new part can be 
shown not to be likely to adversely affect compliance of the vehicle type. 

4.3.3.  The addition of used ESAs, which are not type-approved according to this Directive 
because  at  their  first  time  of  installation  no  type-approval  was  required,  shall  not 
invalidate the type-approval if the installation of such used ESAs is done according 
to the recommendations of the ESA and vehicle manufacturer. 

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5. 

MARKING 

5.1. 

5.2. 

Every  ESA  conforming  to  a  type  approved  under  this  Directive  shall  bear  an  EC 
type-approval mark. 

The EC type-approval mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the lower case 
letter  ‘e’  followed  by  the  distinguishing  number  of  the  Member  State  which  has 
granted the EC component type-approval: 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

11 

12 

13 

17 

18 

for Germany 

for France 

for Italy 

for the Netherlands 

for Sweden 

for Belgium 

for Hungary 

for the Czech Republic 

for Spain 

for the United Kingdom 

for Austria 

for Luxembourg 

for Finland 

for Denmark 

(cid:206)3 19  

(cid:206)3 for Romania  

20 

21 

23 

24 

26 

27 

29 

for Poland 

for Portugal 

for Greece 

for Ireland 

for Slovenia 

for Slovakia 

for Estonia 

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for Latvia 

(cid:206)3 34   (cid:206)3 for Bulgaria  

36 

49 

50 

for Lithuania 

for Cyprus 

for Malta 

In the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’ contained in section 4 of 
the  EC  type-approval  number  referred  to  in  Annex  VII  of  Directive 2007/46/EC 
preceded  by  the  two  figures  indicating  the  sequence  number  assigned  to  the  latest 
major technical amendment to this Directive. The amendment sequence number and 
the EC component type-approval number shown on the certificate shall be separated 
by a single space.  

5.3. 

The  EC  type-approval  mark  must  be  affixed  to  the  main  part  of  the  ESA  (e.g.  the 
electronic control unit) in such a way as to be clearly legible and indelible. 

5.4. 

An example of the EC type-approval mark is shown in Appendix 8. 

5.5. 

5.6. 

No  marking  is  required  for  electrical/electronic  systems  included  in  vehicle  types 
approved by this Directive, and for spare parts as defined in point 3.2.8. 

Markings on ESAs in compliance with point 5.3 need not be visible when the ESA is 
installed in a vehicle. 

6. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

6.1. 

General specification 

6.1.1.  A  vehicle  and  its  electrical/electronic  system(s)  or  ESA(s)  shall  be  so  designed, 
constructed and fitted as to enable the vehicle, in normal conditions of use, to comply 
with the requirements of this Directive. 

6.1.1.1.  A  vehicle  shall  be  tested  for  radiated  emissions  and  for  immunity  to  radiated 
disturbances.  No  tests  for  conducted  emissions  or  immunity  to  conducted 
disturbances are required for vehicle EC type-approval. 

6.1.1.2.  ESA(s)  shall  be  tested  for  radiated  and  conducted  emissions,  for  immunity  to 

radiated and conducted disturbances. 

6.1.2.  Before testing, the technical service has to prepare a test plan in conjunction with the 
manufacturer,  which  contains  at  least  mode  of  operation,  stimulated  function(s), 
monitored function(s), pass/fail criteria(s) and intended emissions. 

6.2. 

Specifications concerning broadband electromagnetic radiation from vehicles 

6.2.1.  Method of measurement 

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The electromagnetic radiation generated by the vehicle representative of its type shall 
be measured using the method described in Annex IV. The method of measurement 
shall be defined by the vehicle manufacturer in accordance with the technical service. 

6.2.2.  Vehicle broadband type-approval limits 

6.2.2.1.  If measurements are made using the method described in Annex IV using a vehicle-
to-antenna spacing of 10,0 ± 0,2 m, the limits shall be 32 dB microvolts/m in the 30 
to  75  MHz  frequency  band  and  32  to  43  dB  microvolts/m  in  the  75  to  400  MHz 
frequency band, this limit increasing logarithmically with frequencies above 75 MHz 
as shown in Appendix 2 to this Annex. In the 400 to 1 000 MHz frequency band the 
limit remains constant at 43 dB microvolts/m. 

6.2.2.2.  If measurements are made using the method described in Annex IV using a vehicle-
to-antenna spacing of 3,0 ± 0,05 m, the limits shall be 42 dB microvolts/m in the 30 
to  75  MHz  frequency  band  and  42  to  53  dB  microvolts/m  in  the  75  to  400  MHz 
frequency band, this limit increasing logarithmically with frequencies above 75 MHz 
as shown in Appendix 3 to this Annex. In the 400 to 1 000 MHz frequency band the 
limit remains constant at 53 dB microvolts/m. 

6.2.2.3.  On  the  vehicle  representative  of  its  type,  the  measured  values,  expressed  in  dB 

microvolts/m shall be below the type-approval limits. 

6.3. 

Specifications concerning narrowband electromagnetic radiation from vehicles. 

6.3.1.  Method of measurement 

The electromagnetic radiation generated by the vehicle representative of its type shall 
be measured using the method described in Annex V. These shall be defined by the 
vehicle manufacturer in accordance with the technical service. 

6.3.2.  Vehicle narrowband type-approval limits 

6.3.2.1.  If measurements are made using the method described in Annex V using a vehicle-
to-antenna spacing of 10,0 ± 0,2 m, the limits shall be 22 dB microvolts/m in the 30 
to  75  MHz  frequency  band  and  22  to  33  dB  microvolts/m  in  the  75  to  400  MHz 
frequency band, this limit increasing logarithmically with frequencies above 75 MHz 
as shown in Appendix 4 of this Annex. In the 400 to 1 000 MHz frequency band the 
limit remains constant at 33 dB microvolts/m. 

6.3.2.2.  If measurements are made using the method described in Annex V using a vehicle-
to-antenna spacing of 3,0 ± 0,05 m, the limit shall be 32 dB microvolts/m in the 30 to 
75  MHz  frequency  band  and  32  to  43  dB  microvolts/m  in  the  75  to  400  MHz 
frequency band, this limit increasing logarithmically with frequencies above 75 MHz 
as shown in Appendix 5 to this Annex. In the 400 to 1 000 MHz frequency band the 
limit remains constant at 43 dB microvolts/m. 

6.3.2.3.  On  the  vehicle  representative  of  its  type,  the  measured  values,  expressed  in  dB 

microvolts/m, shall be below the type-approval limit. 

6.3.2.4.  Notwithstanding  the  limits  defined  in  points  6.3.2.1,  6.3.2.2  and  6.3.2.3  of  this 
Annex, if, during the initial step described in Annex V, point 1.3, the signal strength 

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measured at the vehicle broadcast radio antenna is less than 20 dB microvolts over 
the  frequency  range  76  to  108  MHz  measured  with  an  average  detector,  then  the 
vehicle shall be deemed to comply with the limits for narrowband emissions and no 
further testing will be required. 

6.4. 

Specifications concerning immunity of vehicles to electromagnetic radiation. 

6.4.1.  Method of testing 

The  immunity  to  electromagnetic  radiation  of  the  vehicle  representative  of  its  type 
shall be tested by the method described in Annex VI. 

6.4.2.  Vehicle immunity type-approval limits. 

6.4.2.1.  If tests are made using the method described in Annex VI, the field strength shall be 
30 volts/m rms in over 90 % of the 20 to 2 000 MHz frequency band and a minimum 
of 25 volts/m rms over the whole 20 to 2 000 MHz frequency band. 

6.4.2.2.  The  vehicle  representative  of  its  type  shall  be  considered  as  complying  with 
immunity requirements if, during the tests performed in accordance with Annex VI, 
there shall be no degradation of performance of ‘immunity-related functions’. 

6.5. 

Specification concerning broadband electromagnetic interference generated by ESAs 

6.5.1.  Method of measurement 

The electromagnetic radiation generated by the ESA representative of its type shall 
be measured by the method described in Annex VII. 

6.5.2.  ESA broadband type-approval limits 

6.5.2.1.  If measurements are made using the method described in Annex VII, the limits shall 
be  62  to  52  dB  microvolts/m  in  the  30  to  75  MHz  frequency  band,  this  limit 
decreasing  logarithmically  with  frequencies  above  30  MHz,  and  52  to  63  dB 
microvolts/m in the 75 to 400 MHz band, this limit increasing logarithmically with 
frequencies  above  75  MHz  as  shown  in  Appendix  6  to  this  Annex.  In  the  400  to 
1 000 MHz frequency band the limit remains constant at 63 dB microvolts/m. 

6.5.2.2.  On  the  ESA  representative  of  its  type,  the  measured  values,  expressed  in  dB 

microvolts/m, shall be below the type-approval limits. 

6.6. 

Specifications  concerning  narrowband  electromagnetic  interference  generated  by 
ESAs. 

6.6.1.  Method of measurement 

The electromagnetic radiation generated by the ESA representative of its type shall 
be measured by the method described in Annex VIII. 

6.6.2.  ESA narrowband type-approval limits 

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6.6.2.1.  If measurements are made using the method described in Annex VIII, the limits shall 
be  52  to  42  dB  microvolts/m  in  the  30  to  75  MHz  frequency  band,  this  limit 
decreasing  logarithmically  with  frequencies  above  30  MHz,  and  42  to  53  dB 
microvolts/m in the 75 to 400 MHz band, this limit increasing logarithmically with 
frequencies  above  75  MHz  as  shown  in  Appendix  7  to  this  Annex.  In  the  400  to 
1 000 MHz frequency band the limit remains constant at 53 dB microvolts/m. 

6.6.2.2.  On  the  ESA  representative  of  its  type,  the  measured  value,  expressed  in  dB 

microvolts/m shall be below the type-approval limits. 

6.7. 

Specifications concerning immunity of ESAs to electromagnetic radiation. 

6.7.1.  Method(s) of testing 

The immunity to electromagnetic radiation of the ESA representative of its type shall 
be tested by the method(s) chosen from those described in Annex IX. 

6.7.2.  ESA immunity type-approval limits 

6.7.2.1.  If tests are made using the methods described in Annex IX, the immunity test levels 
shall  be  60 volts/m  for  the  150 mm  stripline  testing  method,  15 volts/m  for  the 
800 mm stripline testing method, 75 volts/m for the TEM cell testing method, 60 mA 
for the bulk current injection (BCI) testing method and 30 volts/m for the free field 
testing  method  in  over  90 %  of  the  20  to  2 000  MHz  frequency  band,  and  to  a 
minimum of 50 volts/m for the 150 mm stripline testing method, 12,5 volts/m for the 
800 mm  stripline  testing  method,  62,5  volts/m,  for  the  TEM  cell  testing  method, 
50 mA for the bulk current injection (BCI) testing method and 25 volts/m for the free 
field testing method over the whole 20 to 2 000 MHz frequency band. 

6.7.2.2.  The ESA representative of its type shall be considered as complying with immunity 
requirements if, during the tests performed in accordance with Annex IX, there shall 
be no degradation of performance of ‘immunity-related functions’. 

6.8. 

Specifications  concerning  the  immunity  to  transient  disturbances  conducted  along 
supply lines 

6.8.1.  Method of testing 

The  immunity  of  ESA  representative  of  its  type  shall  be  tested  by  the  method(s) 
according to (cid:206)1 ISO 7637-2: 2nd edition, 2004  as described in Annex X with the 
test levels given in Table 1. 

Table 1: Immunity of ESA 

Test pulse number 

Immunity test 
level 

Functional status for systems 

Related to 
immunity-related 
functions 

Not related to 
immunity-related 
functions 

1 

III 

C 

D 

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2b 

3a/3b 

4 

III 

III 

III 

III 

D 

D 

D 

D 

B 

C 

A 

B 
(for ESA which 
must be operational 
during engine start 
phases) 

C 
(for other ESAs) 

6.9. 

Specifications concerning the emission of conducted disturbances 

6.9.1.  Method of testing 

The  emission  of  ESA  representative  of  its  type  shall  be  tested  by  the  method(s) 
according to (cid:206)2 ISO 7637-2: 2nd edition, 2004  as described in Annex X for the 
levels given in Table 2. 

Table 2: Maximum allowed pulse amplitude 

Polarity of pulse 
amplitude 

Maximum allowed pulse amplitude for 

vehicles with 12 V 
systems 

vehicles with 24 V 
systems 

Positive 

Negative 

+ 75 

– 100 

+ 150 

– 450 

7. 

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION 

7.1. 

7.2. 

7.3. 

Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with 
the provisions laid down in Article 12 of Directive 2007/46/EC. 

Conformity  of  production  with  regard  to  the  electromagnetic  compatibility  of  the 
vehicle or component of separate technical unit shall be checked on the basis of the 
data  contained  in  the  EC  type-approval  certificate(s)  set  out  in  Annex  IIIA 
and/or IIIB of this Directive as appropriate. 

If the authority is not satisfied with the auditing procedure of the manufacturer, then 
points  2.4.2  and  2.4.3  of  Annex  X  to  Directive  2007/46/EC  and  points  7.3.1  and 
7.3.2 of this Annex shall apply. 

7.3.1. 

If  the  conformity  of  a  vehicle,  component  or  STU  taken  from  the  series  is  being 
verified, production shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of this Directive 

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in relation to broadband radiated emissions and narrowband radiated emissions if the 
levels  measured  do  not  exceed  by  more  than  4  dB  (60 %)  the  type-approval  limits 
prescribed in points 6.2.2.1, 6.2.2.2, 6.3.2.1, 6.3.2.2, 6.3.2.4, 6.5.2.1 and 6.6.2.1 (as 
appropriate). 

7.3.2. 

If  the  conformity  of  a  vehicle,  component  or  STU  taken  from  the  series  is  being 
verified, production shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of this Directive 
in  relation  to  immunity  to  electromagnetic  radiation  if  the  vehicle,  component  or 
STU shows no degradation of performance of ‘immunity-related functions’ when the 
vehicle,  component  or  STU  is  in  the  state  defined  in  point  2  of  Annex  VI,  and 
subjected to a field strength or current, expressed in volts/m or mA, up to 80 % of the 
type-approval  limits  prescribed  in  points  6.4.2.1  and  6.7.2.1  of  this  Annex  as 
appropriate. 

7.3.3. 

If  the  conformity  of  a  component  or  STU  taken  from  the  series  is  being  verified, 
production  shall  be  deemed  to  conform  to  the  requirements  of  this  Directive  in 
relation  to  immunity  to  conducted  disturbances  and  emission  if  the  component  or 
STU  shows  no  degradation  of  performance  of  ‘immunity-related  functions’  up  to 
levels given in point 6.8.1 and does not exceed the levels given in point 6.9.1. 

8. 

EXCEPTIONS 

8.1.  Where a vehicle or electrical/electronic system or ESA does not include an electronic 
oscillator  with  an  operating  frequency  greater  than  9  kHz,  it  shall  be  deemed  to 
comply with point 6.3.2 or 6.6.2 of this Annex and with Annexes V and VIII. 

8.2. 

8.3. 

Vehicles  which  do  not  have  electrical/electronic  systems  with  ‘immunity-related 
functions’  need  not  be  tested  for  immunity  to  radiated  disturbances  and  shall  be 
deemed to comply with point 6.4 of this Annex and with Annex VI . 

ESAs with no immunity-related functions need not be tested for immunity to radiated 
disturbances and shall be deemed to comply with point 6.7 of this Annex and with 
Annex IX . 

8.4. 

Electrostatic discharge 

For  vehicles  fitted  with  tyres,  the  vehicle  body/chassis  can  be  considered  to  be  an 
electrically  isolated  structure.  Significant  electrostatic  forces  in  relation  to  the 
vehicle's  external  environment  only  occur  at  the  moment  of  occupant  entry  into  or 
exit from the vehicle. As the vehicle is stationary at these moments, no type-approval 
test for electrostatic discharge is deemed necessary. 

8.5. 

Conducted emission 

ESAs  that  are  not  switched,  contain  no  switches  or  do  not  include  inductive  loads 
need not be tested for conducted emission and shall be deemed to comply with point 
6.9 of this Annex. 

8.6. 

The  loss  of  function  of  receivers  during  the  immunity  test,  when  the  test  signal  is 
within the receiver bandwidth (RF exclusion band) as specified for the specific radio 
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8.7. 

8.7.1. 

8.7.2. 

8.7.3. 

the  Official  Journal  of  the  European  Union,  does  not  necessarily  lead  to  a  fail 
criteria. 

RF transmitters shall be tested in the transmit mode. Wanted emissions (e.g. from RF 
transmitting systems) within the necessary bandwidth and out of band emissions are 
disregarded for the purpose of this Directive. Spurious emissions are subject to this 
Directive  but  need  not  be  tested  if  the  transmitter  has  a  Declaration  of  Conformity 
according to Directive 1999/5/EC using a harmonised standard. 

‘Necessary  bandwidth’:  for  a  given  class  of  emission,  the  width  of  the  frequency 
band which is just sufficient to ensure the transmission of information at the rate and 
with the quality required under specified conditions (Article 1, No 1152 of the radio 
regulations). 

‘Out-of-band  emissions’:  emission  on  a  frequency  or  frequencies  immediately 
outside  the  necessary  bandwidth  which  results  from  the  modulation  process,  but 
excluding spurious emissions (Article 1, No 1144 of the radio regulations). 

‘Spurious emission’: in every modulation process additional undesired signals exist. 
They are summarised under the expression ‘spurious emissions’. Spurious emissions 
are  emissions  on  a  frequency  or  frequencies  which  are  outside  the  necessary 
bandwidth  and  the  level  of  which  may  be  reduced  without  affecting  the 
corresponding  transmission  of  information.  Spurious  emissions  include  harmonic 
emissions,  parasitic  emissions,  intermodulation  products  and  frequency  conversion 
products,  but  exclude  out-of-band  emissions  (Article  1  No  1145  of  the  radio 
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Appendix 1 

List of standards referred to in this Directive 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

CISPR  12  ‘Vehicles,  motorboats  and  spark-ignited  engine-driven  devices  —  radio 
disturbance  characteristics  —  Limits  and  methods  of  measurement’,  5th  edition, 
2001 

CISPR 16-1 ‘Specifications for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus 
and methods — Part 1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus’, 2nd 
edition, 2002 

CISPR 25 ‘Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics 
for the protection of receivers used on board vehicles’, 2nd edition, 2002 

ISO  7637-1  ‘Road  vehicles  —  Electrical  disturbance  from  conduction  and 
coupling — Part 1: Definitions and general considerations’, 2nd edition, 2002 

ISO  7637-2  ‘Road  vehicles  —  Electrical  disturbance  from  conduction  and 
coupling —  Part  2:  Electrical  transient  conduction  along  supply  lines  only  on 
vehicles with nominal 12 V or 24 V supply voltage’, 2nd edition, 2004 

ISO-EN 17025 ‘General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration 
laboratories’, 1st edition, 1999 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 1(d) 

7. 

ISO  11451  ‘Road  vehicles  —  Electrical  disturbances  by  narrowband  radiated 
electromagnetic energy — Vehicle test methods’ 

Part 1:  General and definitions 

(ISO 11451-1: 3rd edition, 2005) 

Part 2:  Off-vehicle radiation source 

(ISO 11451-2: 3rd edition, 2005) 

Part 4:  Bulk current injection (BCI) 

(ISO 11451-4: 1st edition, 1995) 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 1(e) 

8. 

ISO  11452  ‘Road  vehicles  —  Electrical  disturbances  by  narrowband  radiated 
electromagnetic energy — Component test methods’ 

Part 1:  General and definitions 

(ISO 11452-1: 3rd edition, 2005) 

Part 2:  Absorber-lined chamber 

(ISO 11452-2: 2nd edition, 2004) 

Part 3:  Transverse electromagnetic mode 

(ISO 11452-3: 2nd edition, 2001) 

(TEM) cell 

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Part 4:  Bulk current injection (BCI) 

(ISO 11452-4: 3rd edition, 2005) 

Part 5:  Strip line 

(ISO 11452-5: 2nd edition, 2002) 

9. 

ITU Radio Regulations, Edition, 2001 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex 

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Appendix 2 

Vehicle broadband reference limits 

Antenna-vehicle separation: 10 m 

Limit E (dBµV/m) at frequency F (MHz) 

30-75 MHz 

75-400 MHz 

400-1 000 MHz 

E = 32 

E = 32 + 15,13 log (F/75) 

E = 43 

Vehicle-radiated emission limit 
Broadband type-approval limit – 10 m 
Quasi-peak detector – 120 kHz bandwidth 

Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic 

See point 6.2.2.1 of Annex I . 

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Appendix 3 

Vehicle broadband reference limits 

Antenna-vehicle separation: 3 m 

Limit E (dBµV/m) at frequency F (MHz) 

30-75 MHz 

75-400 MHz 

400-1 000 MHz 

E = 42 

E = 42 + 15,13 log (F/75) 

E = 53 

Vehicle-radiated emission limit 
Broadband type-approval limit – 3 m 
Quasi-peak detector – 120 kHz bandwidth 

Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic 

See point 6.2.2.2 of Annex I  

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Appendix 4 

Vehicle narrowband reference limits 

Antenna-vehicle separation: 10 m 

Limit E (dBµV/m) at frequency F (MHz) 

30-75 MHz 

75-400 MHz 

400-1 000 MHz 

E = 22 

E = 22 + 15,13 log (F/75) 

E = 33 

Vehicle-radiated emission limit 
Narrowband type-approval limit – 10 m 
Average detector – 120 kHz bandwidth 

Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic 

See point 6.3.2.1 of Annex I  

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Appendix 5 

Vehicle narrowband reference limits 

Antenna-vehicle separation: 3 m 

Limit E (dBµV/m) at frequency F (MHz) 

30-75 MHz 

75-400 MHz 

400-1 000 MHz 

E = 32 

E = 32 + 15,13 log (F/75) 

E = 43 

Vehicle-radiated emission limit 
Narrowband type-approval limit – 3 m 
Average detector – 120 kHz bandwidth 

Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic 

See point 6.3.2.2 of Annex I  

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Appendix 6 

Electrical/electronic subassembly 

Broadband reference limits 

Limit E (dBµV/m) at frequency F (MHz) 

30-75 MHz 

75-400 MHz 

400-1 000 MHz 

E = 62 – 25,13 log 
(F/30) 

E = 52 + 15,13 log (F/75) 

E = 63 

ESA-radiated emission limit 
Broadband type-approval limit – 1 m 
Quasi-peak detector – 120 kHz bandwidth 

Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic 

See point 6.5.2.1 of Annex I  

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Appendix 7 

Electrical/electronic subassembly 

Narrowband reference limits 

Limit E (dBµV/m) at frequency F (MHz) 

30-75 MHz 

75-400 MHz 

400-1 000 MHz 

E = 52 – 25,13 log 
(F/30) 

E = 42 + 15,13 log (F/75) 

E = 53 

ESA-radiated emission limit 
Narrowband type-approval limit – 1 m 
Average detector – 120 kHz bandwidth 

Frequency — megahertz — logarithmic 

See point 6.6.2.1 of Annex I  

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Appendix 8 

Model for the EC type-approval mark 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
(adapted) 

The ESA bearing the above EC type-approval mark is a device which has been approved in 
Germany (e1) under the base approval number 0148. The first two digits (03) indicate that the 
the  requirements  of  Directive  72/245/EEC,  as  amended  by 
device  conforms 
Directive ⌦ 2004/104/EC ⌫. 

to 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
(cid:206)1 Corrigendum, 2004/104/EC 
(OJ L 56, 2.3.2005, p. 35) 

The figures used are only indicative. 

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ANNEX IIA 

Information document No ... pursuant to Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC4 relating to 
EC type-approval of a vehicle with respect to electromagnetic compatibility (Directive 
[72/245/EEC])(cid:206)1   

The  following  information,  if  applicable,  must  be  supplied  in  triplicate  and  must 
include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in 
sufficient  detail  on  size  A4  or  on  a  folder  of  A4  format.  Photographs,  if  any,  must 
show sufficient detail. 

If  the  systems,  component  or  separate  technical  units  have  electronic  controls, 
information concerning their performance must be supplied. 

0. 

GENERAL 

0.1. 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

0.2. 

Type: 

0.4. 

Category of vehicle (c): 

0.5. 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

Name and address of authorised representative, if any: 

0.8. 

Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

1. 

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE 

1.1. 

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

1.6. 

Position and arrangement of the engine: 

3. 

POWER PLANT (Q) 

3.1. 

Manufacturer: 

3.1.1.  Manufacturer's engine code as marked on the engine: 

3.2. 

Internal combustion engine 

3.2.1.1.  Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four-stroke/two stroke5 

3.2.1.2.  Number and arrangement of cylinders: 

4 

5 

The  item  numbers  and  footnotes  used  in  this  information  document  correspond  to  those  set  out  in 
Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted. 
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3.2.4.  Fuel feed 

3.2.4.2.  By fuel injection (compression ignition only): yes/no6 

3.2.4.2.9. 

Electronic control unit 

3.2.4.2.9.1.  Make(s): 

3.2.4.2.9.2.  Description of the system: 

3.2.4.3.  By fuel injection (positive ignition only): yes/no7 

3.2.5.  Electrical system 

3.2.5.1.  Rated voltage: … V, positive/negative ground8 

3.2.5.2.  Generator 

3.2.5.2.1. 

Type: 

3.2.6. 

Ignition 

3.2.6.1.  Make(s): 

3.2.6.2.  Type(s): 

3.2.6.3.  Working principle: 

3.2.15.  LPG fuelling system: yes/no9 

3.2.15.2. Electronic engine management control unit for LPG fuelling 

3.2.15.2.1.  Make(s): 

3.2.15.2.2. 

Type(s): 

3.2.16.  NG fuelling system: yes/no10 

3.2.16.2. Electronic engine management control unit for NG fuelling 

3.2.16.2.1.  Make(s): 

3.2.16.2.2. 

Type(s): 

6 
7 
8 
9 
10 

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Delete where not applicable. 
Delete where not applicable. 
Delete where not applicable. 
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Electric motor 

3.3.1.  Type (winding, excitation): 

3.3.1.2.  Operating voltage: 

3.9. 

GAS  FUELLED  ENGINES  (in  the  case  of  systems  laid-out  in  a  different  manner, 
supply equivalent information) 

3.9.7.  Electronic control unit (ECU) 

3.9.7.1.  Make(s): 

3.9.7.2.  Type(s): 

4. 

TRANSMISSION (V) 

4.2. 

Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc.): 

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

6. 

SUSPENSION 

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

7. 

STEERING 

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

8. 

BRAKES 

8.5. 

Anti-lock braking system: yes/no/optional11 

8.5.1.  For vehicles with anti-lock systems, description of system operation (including any 
electronic parts), electric block diagram, hydraulic or pneumatic circuit plan: 

9. 

BODYWORK 

9.1. 

Type of bodywork: 

9.2. 

Materials used and methods of construction: 

9.5.  Windscreen and other windows 

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

lifting mechanism: 

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9.9. 

Rear-view mirrors (state for each mirror) 

9.9.7.  A brief description of the electronic components (if any) of the adjustment system: 

9.12. 

Safety belts and/or other restraint systems: 

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

9.18. 

Suppression of radio interference 

9.18.1.  Description and drawings/photographs of the shapes and constituent materials of the 
part  of  the  body  forming  the  engine  compartment  and  the  part  of  the  passenger 
compartment nearest to it: 

9.18.2.  Drawings  or  photographs  of  the  position  of  the  metal  components  housed  in  the 
engine  compartment  (e.g.  heating  appliances,  spare  wheel,  air  filter,  steering 
mechanism, etc.): 

9.18.3.  Table and drawing of radio interference control equipment: 

9.18.4.  Particulars  of  the  nominal  value  of  the  direct  current  resistance  and,  in  the  case  of 

resistive ignition cables, of their nominal resistance per metre: 

10. 

LIGHTING AND LIGHT-SIGNALLING DEVICES 

10.5.  A brief description of electrical/electronic components other than lamps (if any): 

12. 

MISCELLANEOUS 

12.2.  Devices to prevent unauthorised use of the vehicle 

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

12.7. 

Table  of  installation  and  use  of  RF  transmitters  in  the  vehicle(s),  if  applicable  (see 
point 3.1.8 of Annex I): 

frequency bands 
(Hz) 

max. output power 
(W) 

antenna position at vehicle, 

specific conditions for installation 
and/or use 

The applicant for EC type-approval must also supply, where appropriate: 

Appendix 1 

A  list  (with  make(s)  and  type(s)  of  all  electrical  and/or  electronic  components 
concerned  by  this  Directive  (see  points  2.1.9.  and  2.1.10.  of  Annex  I)  and  not 
previously listed. 

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Appendix 2 

Schematics  or  drawing  of  the  general  arrangement  of  electrical  and/or  electronic 
components  (concerned  by  this  Directive)  and  the  general  wiring  harness 
arrangement. 

Appendix 3 

Description of vehicle chosen to represent the type 

Body style: 

Left or right-hand drive: 

Wheelbase: 

Appendix 4 

Relevant test report(s) supplied by the manufacturer from a test laboratory accredited 
to ISO 17025 and recognised by the Approval Authority for the purpose of drawing 
up the EC type-approval certificate. 

12.7.1.  Vehicle equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No/Optional (strike 

out which is not applicable). 

(cid:208) 2006/28/EC Art. 1, pt. 2(a) 

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(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
(cid:206)1 Corrigendum, 2004/104/EC 
(OJ L 56, 2.3.2005, p. 35) 

ANNEX IIB 

Information document No … relating to EC type-approval of an electric/electronic 
subassembly with respect to electromagnetic compatibility (Directive 
[72/245/EEC])(cid:206)1   

The  following  information,  if  applicable,  must  be  supplied  in  triplicate  and  must 
include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in 
sufficient  detail  on  size  A4  or  on  a  folder  of  A4  format.  Photographs,  if  any,  must 
show sufficient detail. 

If  the  systems,  component  or  separate  technical  units  have  electronic  controls, 
information concerning their performance must be supplied. 

0. 

GENERAL 

0.1. 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

0.2. 

Type: 

0.3. 

Means  of  identification  of  type,  if  marked  on  the  component/separate  technical 
unit12: 

0.3.1.  Location of that marking: 

0.5. 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

Name and address of authorised representative, if any: 

0.7. 

In  the  case  of  components  and  separate  technical  units,  location  and  method  of 
affixing of the EC type-approval mark: 

0.8. 

Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

1. 

2. 

3. 

12 

13 
14 

This ESA shall be approved as a component/STU13 

Any restrictions of use and conditions for fitting: 

Electrical system rated voltage: … V, positive/negative14 ground 

If  the  means  of  identification  of  type  contains  characters  not  relevant  to  describe  the  component  or 
separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented 
in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??). 
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Appendix 1 

Description  of  the  ESA  chosen  to  represent  the  type  (electronic  block  diagram  and  list  of 
main components constituting the ESA (e.g. make and type of microprocessor, crystal, etc.)). 

Appendix 2 

Relevant  test  report(s)  supplied  by  the  manufacturer  from  a  test  laboratory  accredited  to 
ISO 17025 and recognised by the Approval Authority for the purpose of drawing up the EC 
type-approval certificate. 

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ANNEX IIIA 

MODEL 

(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) 

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE 

Stamp of administration 

Communication concerning the: 

– 

– 

– 

– 

EC type-approval15 

extension of EC type-approval16 

refusal of EC type-approval17 

withdrawal of EC type-approval18 

type  of  vehicle  with  regard 

of  a 
Directive …/…/EC. 

to  Directive  …/…/EC,  as 

last  amended  by 

EC type-approval number: 

Reason for extension: 

SECTION I 

0.1. 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

0.2. 

Type: 

0.4. 

Category of vehicle (c): 

0.5. 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

Name and address of authorised representative, if any: 

0.8. 

Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

SECTION II 

1. 

2. 

15 
16 
17 
18 

Additional information (where applicable): see Appendix 

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: 

Delete where not applicable. 
Delete where not applicable. 
Delete where not applicable. 
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3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

Date of test report: 

Number of test report: 

Remarks (if any): see Appendix 

Place: 

Date: 

Signature: 

The EC type-approval file deposited at the Administrative Service having delivered 
the EC type-approval may be obtained on request. 

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Appendix to EC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to Directive [72/245/EEC](cid:206)1   

1. 

Additional information 

1.1. 

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

1.2. 

Type of bodywork: 

1.3. 

List  of  all  electronic  functions  (concerned  by  that  Directive)  installed  in  the 
vehicle(s) 

1.3.1.  Vehicle equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment: Yes/No/Optional (strike 

out which is not applicable) 

(cid:208) 2006/28/EC Art. 1, pt. 3(a) 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex  
(cid:206)1 Corrigendum, 2004/104/EC 
(OJ L 56, 2.3.2005, p. 35) 

1.4. 

Laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 and recognised by the Approval Authority (for 
the purpose of this Directive) responsible for carrying out the tests: 

5. 

Remarks: 

(e.g. valid for both left-hand drive and right-hand drive vehicles) 

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ANNEX IIIB 

MODEL 

(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) 

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE 

Stamp of administration 

Communication concerning the: 

– 

– 

– 

– 

EC type-approval19 

extension of EC type-approval20 

refusal of EC type-approval21 

withdrawal of EC type-approval22 

of  a  type  of  component/separate  technical  unit23  with  regard  to  Directive  …/…/EC,  as  last 
amended by Directive …/…/EC. 

EC type-approval number: 

Reason for extension: 

EC type-approval mark to be affixed on ESA: 

SECTION I 

0.1. 

Make (trade name of manufacturer): 

0.2. 

Type: 

0.3. 

Means  of  identification  of  type,  if  marked  on  the  component/separate  technical 
unit24 25: 

0.3.1.  Location of that marking: 

0.5. 

Name and address of manufacturer: 

Name and address of authorised representative, if any: 

19 
20 
21 
22 
23 
24 
25 

Delete where not applicable. 
Delete where not applicable. 
Delete where not applicable. 
Delete where not applicable. 
Delete where not applicable. 
Delete where not applicable. 
If  the  means  of  identification  of  type  contains  characters  not  relevant  to  describe  the  component  or 
separate  technical  unit  types  covered  by  this  type-approval  certificate  such  characters  could  be 
represented in the documentation by the symbol: ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??). 

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0.7. 

In  the  case  of  components  and  separate  technical  units,  location  and  method  of 
affixing of the EC approval-mark: 

0.8. 

Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 

SECTION II 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

Additional information (where applicable): see Appendix 

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: 

Date of test report: 

Number of test report: 

Remarks (if any): see Appendix 

Place: 

Date: 

Signature: 

The EC type-approval file deposited at the Administrative Service having delivered 
the EC type-approval, may be obtained on request. 

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Appendix to EC type-approval certificate No … concerning the EC type-approval of an 
electric/electronic subassembly with regard to Directive [72/245/EEC](cid:206)1   

1. 

Additional information: 

1.1. 

Electrical system rated voltage: 

1.2. 

This ESA can be used on any vehicle type with the following restrictions: 

1.2.1. 

Installation conditions, if any: 

1.3. 

This ESA can only be used on the following vehicle types: 

1.3.1. 

Installation conditions, if any: 

1.4. 

1.5. 

The  specific  test  method(s)  used  and  the  frequency  ranges  covered  to  determine 
immunity were (please specify precise method used from Annex IX): 

Laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 and recognised by the Approval Authority (for 
the purpose of this Directive) responsible for carrying out the test 

5. 

Remarks: 

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ANNEX IV 

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED BROADBAND 
ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM VEHICLES 

1. 

General 

1.1. 

The test method described in this Annex shall only be applied to vehicles. 

1.2. 

Test method 

This test is intended to measure the broadband emissions generated by electrical or 
electronic systems fitted to the vehicle (e.g. ignition system or electric motors). 

If  not  otherwise  stated  in  this  Annex  the  test  shall  be  performed  according  to 
CISPR 12 (5th edition, 2001). 

2. 

Vehicle state during tests 

2.1. 

Engine 

The  engine  shall  be  in  operation  according  to  CISPR  12  (5th  edition,  2001) 
clause 5.3.2. 

2.2. 

Other vehicle systems 

All equipment capable of generating broadband emissions which can be switched on 
permanently  by  the  driver  or  passenger  should  be  in  operation  in  maximum  load, 
e.g. wiper  motors  or  fans.  The  horn  and  electric  window  motors,  etc.,  are  excluded 
because they are not used continuously. 

3. 

Test requirements 

3.1. 

3.2. 

The limits apply throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz for measurements 
performed in a semi anechoic chamber or an outdoor test site. 

Measurements can be performed with either quasi-peak or peak detectors. The limits 
given in points 6.2 and 6.5 of Annex I are for quasi-peak detectors. If peak detectors 
are used a correction factor of 20 dB as defined in CISPR 12 (5th edition, 2001) shall 
be applied. 

3.3. 

Measurements 

The technical service shall perform the test at the intervals specified in the CISPR 12 
(5th edition, 2001) standard throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz. 

Alternatively,  if  the  manufacturer  provides  measurement  data  for  the  whole 
frequency band from a test laboratory accredited to the applicable parts of ISO 17025 
(1st edition, 1999) and recognised by the Approval Authority, the technical service 
may divide the frequency range in 14 frequency bands 30-34, 34-45, 45-60, 60-80, 
80-100, 100-130, 130-170, 170-225, 225-300, 300-400, 400-525, 525-700, 700-850, 
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levels  within  each  band  to  confirm  that  the  vehicle  meets  the  requirements  of  this 
Annex. 

In the event that the limit is exceeded during the test, investigations shall be made to 
ensure that this is due to the vehicle and not to background radiation. 

3.4. 

Readings 

The  maximum  of  the  readings  relative  to  the  limit  (horizontal  and  vertical 
polarisation and antenna location on the left and right-hand sides of the vehicle) in 
each  of  the  14  frequency  bands  shall  be  taken  as  the  characteristic  reading  at  the 
frequency at which the measurements were made. 

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METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED NARROWBAND 
ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM VEHICLES 

1. 

General 

1.1. 

The test method described in this Annex shall only be applied to vehicles. 

1.2. 

Test method 

This test is intended to measure the narrowband electromagnetic emissions such as 
might emanate from microprocessor-based systems or other narrowband source. 

If  not  otherwise  stated  in  this  Annex  the  test  shall  be  performed  according  to 
CISPR 12 (5th edition, 2001) or to CISPR 25 (2nd edition, 2002). 

(cid:208) Corrigendum, 2004/104/EC 
(OJ L 56, 2.3.2005, p. 35) 

1.3 

As an initial step the levels of emissions in the FM frequency band (76 to 108 MHz) 
shall be measured at the vehicle broadcast radio antenna with an average detector. If 
the level specified in point 6.3.2.4 of Annex I is not exceeded, then the vehicle shall 
be  deemed  to  comply  with  the  requirements  of  this  Annex  in  respect  of  that 
frequency band and the full test shall not be carried out. 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex  
(cid:206)1 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 2(a) 
(cid:206)2 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 2(b) 

2. 

Vehicle state during tests 

2.1. 

The ignition switch shall be switched on. The engine shall not be operating. 

2.2. 

2.3. 

The  vehicle's  electronic  systems  shall  all  be  in  normal  operating  mode  with  the 
vehicle stationary. 

All equipment which can be switched on permanently by the driver or passenger with 
internal oscillators > 9 kHz or repetitive signals should be in normal operation. 

3. 

Test requirements 

3.1. 

The limits apply throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz for measurements 
performed in a semi anechoic chamber or an outdoor test site. 

3.2. 

Measurements shall be performed with an average detector. 

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Measurements 

The technical service shall perform the test at the intervals specified in the CISPR 12 
(5th edition, 2001) standard throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz. 

Alternatively,  if  the  manufacturer  provides  measurement  data  for  the  whole 
frequency band from a test laboratory accredited to the applicable parts of ISO 17025 
(1st edition, 1999) and recognised by the Approval Authority, the technical service 
may divide the frequency range in 14 frequency bands 30-34, 34-45, 45-60, 60-80, 
80-100, 100-130, 130-170, 170-225, 225-300, 300-400, 400-525, 525-700, 700-850, 
850-1 000 MHz and perform tests at the 14 frequencies giving the highest emission 
levels  within  each  band  to  confirm  that  the  vehicle  meets  the  requirements  of  this 
Annex. 

In the event that the limit is exceeded during the test, investigations shall be made to 
ensure  that  this  is  due  to  the  vehicle  and  not  to  background  radiation  including 
broadband radiation from any ESA. 

3.4. 

Readings 

The  maximum  of  the  readings  relative  to  the  limit  (horizontal  and  vertical 
polarisation and antenna location on the left and right-hand sides of the vehicle) in 
each  of  the  14  frequency  bands  shall  be  taken  as  the  characteristic  reading  at  the 
frequency at which the measurements were made. 

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METHOD OF TESTING FOR IMMUNITY OF VEHICLES TO 
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION 

1. 

General 

1.1. 

The test method described in this Annex shall only be applied to vehicles. 

1.2. 

Test method 

This test is intended to demonstrate the immunity of the vehicle electronic systems. 
The vehicle shall be subject to electromagnetic fields as described in this Annex. The 
vehicle shall be monitored during the tests. 

If  not  otherwise  stated  in  this  Annex,  the  test  shall  be  performed  according  to 
(cid:206)1 ISO 11451-2: 3rd edition, 2005  . 

1.3. 

Alternative test methods 

The test may be alternatively performed in an outdoor test site for all vehicles. The 
test facility shall comply with (national) legal requirements regarding the emission of 
electromagnetic fields. 

If a vehicle is longer than 12 m and/or wider than 2,60 m and/or higher than 4,00 m, 
the  BCI  method  according  to  ISO  11451-4  (1st  edition,  1995)  can  be  used  in  the 
frequency range 20-2 000 MHz with levels defined in point 6.7.2.1 of Annex I. 

2. 

Vehicle state during tests 

2.1. 

The vehicle shall be in an unladen condition except for necessary test equipment. 

2.1.1.  The  engine  shall  normally  turn  the  driving  wheels  at  a  steady  speed  of  50  km/h  if 
there  is  no  technical  reason  due  to  the  vehicle  to  define  a  different  condition.  The 
vehicle shall be on an appropriately loaded dynamometer or alternatively supported 
on  insulated  axle  stands  with  minimum  ground  clearance  if  no  dynamometer  is 
available. Where appropriate, transmission shafts may be disconnected (e.g. trucks). 

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2.1.2.  Basic vehicle conditions 

This point defines minimum test conditions and failures criteria for vehicle immunity 
tests.  Other  vehicle  systems,  which  can  affect  immunity-related  functions  must  be 
tested in a way to be agreed between manufacturer and technical service. 

‘50 km/h cycle’ vehicle test conditions

Failure criteria 

Vehicle 
speed  50  km/h  ± 20 % 
(vehicle  driving  the  rollers).  If  the 
vehicle  is  equipped  with  a  cruise 
control system, it shall be operational 

Speed  variation  greater  than  ± 10 %  of 
the nominal speed 

In case of automatic gearbox: change-of-
gear  ratio  inducing  a  speed  variation 
greater than ± 10 % of the nominal speed 

Dipped beams ON (manual mode) 

Lighting OFF 

Front  wiper  ON 
maximum speed 

(manual  mode) 

Complete stop of front wiper 

Direction  indicator  on  driver’s  side 
ON 

Frequency  change  (lower  than  0,75  Hz 
or greater than 2,25 Hz) 

Duty  cycle  change  (lower  than  25 %  or 
greater than 75 %) 

Adjustable 
position 

suspension 

in  normal 

Unexpected significant variation 

Driver’s  seat  and  steering  wheel  in 
medium position 

Unexpected  variation  greater  than  10 % 
of total range 

Alarm unset 

Horn OFF 

Airbag  and  safety  restraint  systems 
operational  with  inhibited  passenger 
airbag if this function exists 

Unexpected activation of alarm 

Unexpected activation of horn 

Unexpected activation 

Automatic doors closed 

Unexpected opening 

Adjustable  endurance  brake  lever  in 
normal position 

Unexpected activation 

‘Brake cycle’ vehicle test conditions 

Failure criteria 

To be defined in brake cycle test plan. 
This  must  include  operation  of  the 
brake pedal (unless there are technical 
reasons  not 
to  do  so)  but  not 
necessarily  an  anti-lock  brake  system 
action. 

Stop lights inactivated during cycle 

Brake  warning  light  ON  with  loss  of 
function 

Unexpected activation 

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2.1.3.  All  equipment  which  can  be  switched  on  permanently  by  the  driver  or  passenger 

should be in normal operation. 

2.1.4.  All other systems which affect the driver’s control of the vehicle shall be (on) as in 

normal operation of the vehicle. 

2.2. 

2.3. 

If  there  are  vehicle  electrical/electronic  systems  which  form  an  integral  part  of  the 
direct control of the vehicle, which will not operate under the conditions described in 
point 4.1, it will be permissible for the manufacturer to provide a report or additional 
evidence  to  the  testing  authority  that  the  vehicle  electrical/electronic  system  meets 
the  requirements  of  this  Directive.  Such  evidence  shall  be  retained  in  the  EC  type-
approval documentation. 

Only  non-perturbing  equipment  shall  be  used  while  monitoring  the  vehicle.  The 
vehicle  exterior  and  the  passenger  compartment  shall  be  monitored  to  determine 
whether the requirements of this Annex are met (e.g. by using (a) video camera(s), a 
microphone, etc.). 

3. 

Test requirements 

3.1. 

Frequency range, dwell times, polarisation 

The  vehicle  shall  be  exposed  to  electromagnetic  radiation  in  the  20  to  2 000  MHz 
frequency ranges in vertical polarisation. 

The test signal modulation shall be: 

– 

– 

AM,  with  1  kHz  modulation  and  80 %  modulation  depth  in  the  20-800  MHz 
frequency range, and 

PM, t on 577 µs, period 4 600 µs in the 800-2 000 MHz frequency range, 

if not otherwise agreed between technical service and vehicle manufacturer. 

Frequency  step  size  and  dwell  time  shall  be  chosen  according  to (cid:206)2 ISO 11451-1: 
3rd edition, 2005  . 

3.1.1.  The  technical  service  shall  perform  the  test  at  the  intervals  specified  in 
(cid:206)2 ISO 11451-1:  3rd  edition,  2005   throughout  the  frequency  range  20  to 
2 000 MHz. 

Alternatively,  if  the  manufacturer  provides  measurement  to  data  for  the  whole 
frequency band from a test laboratory accredited to the applicable parts of ISO 17025 
(1st edition, 1999) and recognised by the Approval Authority, the technical service 
may choose a reduced number of spot frequencies in the range, e.g. 27, 45, 65, 90, 
120, 150, 190, 230, 280, 380, 450, 600, 750, 900, 1 300, and 1 800 MHz to confirm 
that the vehicle meets the requirements of this Annex. 

If a vehicle fails the test defined in this Annex, it must be verified as having failed 
under the relevant test conditions and not as a result of the generation of uncontrolled 
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Generation of required field strength 

4.1. 

Test methodology 

4.1.1.  The substitution method according to (cid:206)2 ISO 11451-1: 3rd edition, 2005  shall be 

used to establish the test field conditions. 

4.1.2.  Calibration 

For  transmission-line-systems  (TLS)  one  field  probe  at  the  facility  reference  point 
shall be used. 

For antennae, four field probes at the facility reference line shall be used. 

4.1.3.  Test phase 

the  electronic  control  units  and 

The  vehicle  shall  be  positioned  with  the  centre  line  of  the  vehicle  on  the  facility 
reference  point  or  line.  The  vehicle  shall  normally  face  a  fixed  antenna.  However, 
where 
the  associated  wiring  harness  are 
predominantly in the rear of the vehicle, the test should normally be carried out with 
the vehicle facing away from the antenna. In the case of long vehicles (i.e. excluding 
cars  and  light  vans),  which  have  electronic  control  units  and  associated  wiring 
harness predominantly towards the middle of the vehicle, a reference point may be 
established  based  on  either  the  right-side  surface  or  the  left-side  surface  of  the 
vehicle. This reference point shall be at the midpoint of the vehicle’s length or at one 
point  along  the  side  of  the  vehicle  chosen  by  the  manufacturer  in  conjunction  with 
the  competent  authority  after  considering  the  distribution  of  electronic  systems  and 
the layout of any wiring harness. 

Such testing may only take place if the physical construction of the chamber permits. 
The antenna location must be noted in the test report. 

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ANNEX VII 

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED BROADBAND 
ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC 
SUBASSEMBLIES 

1. 

General 

1.1. 

The  test  method  described  in  this  Annex  may  be  applied  to  ESAs,  which  may  be 
subsequently fitted to vehicles, which comply with Annex IV. 

1.2. 

Test method 

This  test  is  intended  to  measure  broadband  electromagnetic  emissions  from  ESAs 
(e.g. ignition systems, electric motor, etc.). 

If  not  otherwise  stated  in  this  Annex  the  test  shall  be  performed  according  to 
CISPR 25 (2nd edition, 2002). 

2. 

ESA state during tests 

2.1. 

The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode, preferably in maximum load. 

3. 

Test arrangements 

3.1. 

The test shall be performed according to CISPR 25 (2nd edition, 2002) clause 6.4 — 
ALSE method. 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 3 

3.2. 

Alternative measuring location 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex  

As an alternative to an absorber-lined shielded enclosure (ALSE) an open-area test 
site  (OATS),  which  complies  with  the  requirements  of  CISPR  16-1  (2nd  edition, 
2002) may be used (see Appendix 1 to this Annex). 

3.3. 

Ambient 

To  ensure  that  there  is  no  extraneous  noise  or  signal  of  a  magnitude  sufficient  to 
affect  materially  the  measurement,  measurements  shall  be  taken  before  or  after  the 
main test. In this measurement, the extraneous noise or signal shall be at least 6 dB 
below  the  limits  of  interference  given  in  point  6.5.2.1  of  Annex  I,  except  for 
intentional narrowband ambient transmissions. 

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Test requirements 

4.1. 

4.2. 

The limits apply throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz for measurements 
performed in a semi anechoic chamber or an outdoor test site. 

Measurements can be performed with either quasi-peak or peak detectors. The limits 
given in points 6.2 and 6.5 of Annex I are for quasi-peak detectors. If peak detectors 
are used a correction factor of 20 dB as defined in CISPR 12 (5th edition, 2001) shall 
be applied. 

4.3. 

Measurements 

The technical service shall perform the test at the intervals specified in the CISPR 25 
(2nd edition, 2002) standard throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz. 

Alternatively,  if  the  manufacturer  provides  measurement  to  data  for  the  whole 
frequency band from a test laboratory accredited to the applicable parts of ISO 17025 
(1st edition, 1999) and recognised by the Approval Authority, the technical service 
may  divide  the  frequency  range  in  13  frequency  bands  30–50,  50-75,  75-100, 
100-130, 130-165, 165-200, 200-250, 250-320, 320-400, 400-520, 520-660, 660-820, 
820-1 000 MHz and perform tests at the 13 frequencies giving the highest emission 
levels  within  each  band  to  confirm  that  the  ESA  meets  the  requirements  of  this 
Annex. 

In the event that the limit is exceeded during the test, investigations shall be made to 
ensure that this is due to the ESA and not to background radiation. 

4.4. 

Readings 

The maximum of the readings relative to the limit (horizontal/vertical polarisation) in 
each  of  the  13  frequency  bands  shall  be  taken  as  the  characteristic  reading  at  the 
frequency at which the measurements were made. 

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Figure 1 

Open-area test site: Electrical/electronic subassembly test area boundary 

Level, clear area free from electromagnetic reflecting surfaces 

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ANNEX VIII 

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF RADIATED NARROWBAND 
ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC 
SUBASSEMBLIES 

1. 

General 

1.1. 

The  test  method  described  in  this  Annex  may  be  applied  to  ESAs,  which  may  be 
subsequently fitted to vehicles, which comply with Annex IV. 

1.2. 

Test method 

This test is intended to measure the narrowband electromagnetic emissions such as 
emanate from a microprocessor-base system. 

If  not  otherwise  stated  in  this  Annex  the  test  shall  be  performed  according  to 
CISPR 25 (2nd edition, 2002). 

2. 

ESA state during tests 

The ESA under test shall be in normal operation mode. 

3. 

Test arrangements 

3.1. 

The test shall be performed according to CISPR 25 (2nd edition, 2002) clause 6.4 — 
ALSE method. 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 4 

3.2. 

Alternative measuring location 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex  

As an alternative to an absorber-lined shielded enclosure (ALSE) an open-area test 
site  (OATS)  which  complies  with  the  requirements  of  CISPR  16-1  (2nd  edition, 
2002) may be used (see Appendix 1 to Annex VII). 

3.3. 

Ambient 

To  ensure  that  there  is  no  extraneous  noise  or  signal  of  a  magnitude  sufficient  to 
affect  materially  the  measurement,  measurements  shall  be  taken  before  or  after  the 
main test. In this measurement, the extraneous noise or signal shall be at least 6 dB 
below  the  limits  of  interference  given  in  point  6.5.2.1  of  Annex  I,  except  for 
intentional narrowband ambient transmissions. 

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4. 

Test requirements 

4.1. 

The limits apply throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz for measurements 
performed in semi-anechoic chambers or outdoor test sites. 

4.2. 

Measurements shall be performed with an average detector. 

4.3. 

Measurements 

The technical service shall perform the test at the intervals specified in the CISPR 12 
(5th edition, 2001) standard throughout the frequency range 30 to 1 000 MHz. 

Alternatively,  if  the  manufacturer  provides  measurement  to  data  for  the  whole 
frequency band from a test laboratory accredited to the applicable parts of ISO 17025 
(1st edition, 1999) and recognised by the Approval Authority, the technical service 
may  divide  the  frequency  range  in  13  frequency  bands  30-50,  50-75,  75-100, 
100-130, 130-165, 165-200, 200-250, 250-320, 320-400, 400-520, 520-660, 660-820, 
820-1 000 MHz and perform tests at the 13 frequencies giving the highest emission 
levels  within  each  band  to  confirm  that  the  ESA  meets  the  requirements  of  this 
Annex. In the event that the limit is exceeded during the test, investigations shall be 
made to ensure that this is due to the ESA and not to background radiation including 
broadband radiation from the ESA. 

4.4. 

Readings 

The maximum of the readings relative to the limit (horizontal/vertical polarisation) in 
each  of  the  13  frequency  bands  shall  be  taken  as  the  characteristic  reading  at  the 
frequency at which the measurements were made. 

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ANNEX IX 

METHOD(S) OF TESTING FOR IMMUNITY OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC 
SUBASSEMBLIES TO ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION 

1. 

General 

1.1. 

The test method(s) described in this Annex may be applied to ESAs. 

1.2. 

Test methods 

1.2.1.  ESAs  may  comply  with  the  requirements  of  any  combination  of  the  following  test 
methods  at  the  manufacturer's  discretion  provided  that  this  results  in  the  full 
frequency range specified in point 3.1 being covered. 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 5(a) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

Absorber Chamber test: according to ISO 11452-2: 2nd edition, 2004 

TEM cell testing: according to ISO 11452-3: 2nd edition, 2001 

Bulk current injection testing: according to ISO 11452-4: 3rd edition, 2005 

Stripline testing: according to ISO 11452-5: 2nd edition, 2002 

800 mm Stripline: according to point 4.5 . 

Frequency  range  and  general  test  conditions  shall  be  based  on  ISO  11452-1:  3rd 
edition, 2005. 

2. 

State of ESA during tests 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex  

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 5(b) 

2.1. 

The test conditions shall be according to ISO 11452-1: 3rd edition, 2005. 

2.2. 

The  ESA  under  test  shall  be  switched  on  and  must  be  stimulated  to  be  in  normal 
operation condition.  It  shall  be  arranged as defined in  this Annex unless individual 
test methods dictate otherwise. 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex  

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2.3. 

2.4. 

2.5. 

Any  extraneous  equipment  required  to  operate  the  ESA  under  test  shall  not  be  in 
place during the calibration phase. No extraneous equipment shall be closer than 1 m 
from the reference point during calibration. 

tests  and 
To  ensure  reproducible  measurement  results  are  obtained  when 
measurements are repeated, the test signal generating equipment and its layout shall 
be to the same specification as that used during each appropriate calibration phase. 

If  the  ESA  under  test  consists  of  more  than  one  unit,  the  interconnecting  cables 
should ideally be the wiring harnesses as intended for use in the vehicle. If these are 
not available, the length between the electronic control unit and the AN shall be as 
defined  in  the  standard.  All  cables  in  the  wiring  harness  should  be  terminated  as 
realistically as possible and preferably with real loads and actuators. 

3. 

General test requirements 

3.1. 

Frequency range, dwell times 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 5(c) 

Measurements shall be made in the 20 to 2 000 MHz frequency range with frequency 
steps according to ISO 11452-1: 3rd edition, 2005. 

The test signal modulation shall be: 

– 

– 

AM,  with  1  kHz  modulation  and  80  %  modulation  depth  in  the  20-800  MHz 
frequency range, 

PM, t on 577 µs, period 4 600 µs in the 800-2 000 MHz frequency range, 

if not otherwise agreed between technical service and ESA manufacturer. 

Frequency step size and dwell time shall be chosen according to ISO  11452-1: 3rd 
edition, 2005. 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 5(d) 

3.2. 

The technical service shall perform the test at the intervals specified in ISO 11452-1: 
3rd edition, 2005 throughout the frequency range 20 to 2 000 MHz. 

Alternatively,  if  the  manufacturer  provides  measurement  to  data  for  the  whole 
frequency  band  from  a  test  laboratory  accredited  to  the  applicable  parts  of 
ISO 17025:  1st  edition,  1999  and  recognised  by  the  Approval  Authority,  the 
Technical  Service  may  choose  a  reduced  number  of  spot  frequencies  in  the  range, 
e.g.  27,  45,  65,  90,  120,  150,  190,  230,  280,  380,  450,  600,  750,  900,  1  300,  and 
1 800 MHz to confirm that the ESA meets the requirements of this Annex. 

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3.3. 

If an ESA fails the tests defined in this Annex, it must be verified as having failed 
under the relevant test conditions and not as a result of the generation of uncontrolled 
fields. 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex  

4. 

Specific test requirements 

4.1. 

Absorber chamber test 

4.1.1.  Test method 

This  test  method  allows  the  testing  of  vehicle  electrical/electronic  systems  by 
exposing an ESA to electromagnetic radiation generated by an antenna. 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 5(e) 

4.1.2.  Test methodology 

The  ‘substitution  method’  shall  be  used  to  establish  the  test  field  conditions 
according to ISO 11452-2: 2nd edition, 2004. 

The test shall be performed with vertical polarisation. 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex  

4.2. 

TEM cell testing 

4.2.1.  Test method 

The  TEM  (transverse  electromagnetic  mode)  cell  generates  homogeneous  fields 
between the internal conductor (septum) and housing (ground plane). 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 5(f) 

4.2.2.  Test methodology 

The test shall be performed according to ISO 11452-3: 2nd edition, 2001. 

Depending on the ESA to be tested the technical service shall choose the method of 
maximum field coupling to the ESA or to the wiring harness inside the TEM-cell. 

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4.3. 

Bulk current injection testing 

4.3.1.  Test method 

This is a method of carrying out immunity tests by inducing currents directly into a 
wiring harness using a current injection probe. 

4.3.2.  Test methodology 

(cid:208) 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 5(g) 

The  test  shall  be  performed  according  to  ISO  11452-4:  3rd  edition,  2005  on  a  test 
bench. 

As an alternative the ESA may be tested while installed in the vehicle according to 
ISO 11451-4: 1st edition, 1995. 

– 

– 

– 

The injection probe shall be positioned at a distance of 150 mm from the ESA 
to be tested. 

The reference method shall be used to calculate injected currents from forward 
power. 

The  frequency  range  of  the  method  is  limited  by  the  injection  probe 
specification. 

(cid:208) 2004/104/EC Art. 1 and Annex  
(cid:206)1 2005/83/EC Art. 1 and Annex 
pt. 6 

4.4. 

Stripline testing 

4.4.1.  Test method 

This  test  method  consists  of  subjecting  the  wiring  harness  connecting  the 
components in an ESA to specified field strengths. 

4.4.2.  Test methodology 

The test shall be performed according to ISO 11452-5 (2nd edition, 2002). 

4.5. 

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4.5.1.  Test method 

The  stripline  consists  of  two  parallel  metallic  plates  separated  by  800 mm. 
Equipment under test is positioned centrally between the plates and subjected to an 
electromagnetic field (see Appendix 1 to this Annex). 

This method can test complete electronic systems including sensors and actuators as 
well  as  the  controller  and  wiring  loom.  It  is  suitable  for  apparatus  whose  largest 
dimension is less than one third of the plate separation. 

4.5.2.  Test methodology 

4.5.2.1.  Positioning of stripline 

The stripline shall be housed in a screened room (to prevent external emissions) and 
positioned  2 m  away  from  walls  and  any  metallic  enclosure 
to  prevent 
electromagnetic  reflections.  RF  absorber  material  may  be  used  to  damp  these 
reflections.  The  stripline  shall  be  placed  on  non-conducting  supports  at  least  0,4  m 
above the floor. 

4.5.2.2.  Calibration of the stripline 

A  field-measuring  probe  shall  be  positioned  within  the  central  one  third  of  the 
longitudinal,  vertical  and  transverse  dimensions  of  the  space  between  the  parallel 
plates with the system under test absent. 

The associated measuring equipment shall be sited outside the screen room. At each 
desired test frequency, a level of power shall be fed into the stripline to produce the 
required  field  strength  at  the  antenna.  This  level  of  forward  power,  or  another 
parameter directly related to the forward power required to define the field, shall be 
used for EC type-approval tests unless changes occur in the facilities or equipment, 
which necessitate this procedure being repeated. 

4.5.2.3.  Installation of the ESA under test 

The  main  control  unit  shall  be  positioned  within  the  central  one  third  of  the 
longitudinal,  vertical  and  transverse  dimensions  of  the  space  between  the  parallel 
plates. It shall be supported on a stand made from non-conducting material. 

4.5.2.4.  Main wiring loom and sensor/actuator cables 

The  main  wiring  loom  and  any  sensor/actuator  cables  shall  rise  vertically  from  the 
control  unit  to  the  top  ground  plate  (this  helps  to  maximise  coupling  with  the 
electromagnetic field). Then they shall follow the underside of the plate to one of its 
free edges where they shall loop over and follow the top of the ground plate as far as 
the connections to the stripline feed. The cables shall then be routed to the associated 
equipment,  which  shall  be  sited  in  an  area  outside  the  influence  of  the 
electromagnetic field, e.g. on the floor of the screened room 1 m longitudinally away 
from the stripline. 

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Figure 1 

800 mm stripline testing 

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800 mm stripline dimensions 

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Typical TEM cell dimensions 

The  following  table  shows  the  dimensions  for  constructing  a  cell  with  specified  upper 
frequency limits: 

Upper 
frequency 
(MHz) 

200 

200 

Cell form factor 
W:b 

Cell form factor
L/W 

Plate separation 
b (cm) 

Septum 
S (cm) 

1,69 

1,00 

0,66 

1 

56 

60 

70 

50 

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METHOD(S) OF TESTING FOR IMMUNITY TO AND EMISSION OF 
TRANSIENTS OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SUBASSEMBLIES 

1. 

General 

This test method shall ensure the immunity of ESAs to conducted transients on the 
vehicle power supply and limit conducted transients from ESAs to the vehicle power 
supply. 

2. 

Immunity against disturbances conducted along supply lines 

Apply the test pulses 1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b and 4 according to the International Standard 
(cid:206)1 ISO 7637-2: 2004  to the supply lines as well as to other connections of ESAs 
which may be operationally connected to supply lines. 

3. 

Emission of conducted disturbances along supply lines 

Measurement  according  to  the  International  Standard  (cid:206)1 ISO  7637-2:  2004   on 
supply  lines  as  well  as  to  other  connections  of  ESAs  which  may  be  operationally 
connected to supply lines. 

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ANNEX XI 

Part A 

Repealed Directive with list of its successive amendments 
(referred to in Article 6) 

Council Directive 72/245/EEC 
(OJ L 152, 6.7.1972, p. 15) 

Commission Directive 89/491/EEC 
(OJ L 238, 15.8.1989, p. 43) 

Third indent of Article 1 and 
Annex III only 

Commission Directive 95/54/EC 
(OJ L 266, 8.11.1995, p. 1) 

except Article 3 

Point 1.A.8 of Annex II to the 2003 Act of Accession
(OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 56 

Commission Directive 2004/104/EC 
(OJ L 337, 13.11.2004, p. 13) 

Commission Directive 2005/49/EC 
(OJ L 194, 26.7.2005, p. 12) 

Commission Directive 2005/83/EC 
(OJ L 305, 24.11.2005, p. 32) 

Commission Directive 2006/28/EC 
(OJ L 65, 7.3.2006, p. 27) 

Council Directive 2006/96/EC 
(OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 81) 

Commission Directive 2009/19/EC 
(OJ L 70, 14.3.2009, p. 17) 

except Article 3 

except Article 2 

Annex, point A.8 only 

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Part B 

List of time-limits for transposition into national law and application 
(referred to in Article 6) 

Directive 

72/245/EEC 

89/491/EEC 

95/54/EC 

Time-limit for transposition 

Date of application 

22 December 1973 

1 January 1990 

30 November 1995(*) 

- 

- 

- 

2004/104/EC 

31 December 2005 

30 June 2006 

1 January 2006(**) 

1 July 2006(***) 

2005/49/EC 

2005/83/EC 

2006/28/EC 

2006/96/EC 

2009/19/EC 

30 September 2006 

1 October 2006 

30 June 2006 

1 July 2006 

1 January 2007 

- 

1 October 2009 

2 October 2009 

____________________ 

(*) 

In conformity with Article 2 of Directive 95/54/EC: 

‘1.  With  effect  from  1  December  1995,  Member  States  may  not,  on  grounds  relating  to 

electromagnetic compatibility: 

– 

– 

– 

– 

refuse, in respect of any given type of vehicle, to grant EEC type-approval or national 
type-approval, 

refuse,  in  respect  of  any  given  type  of  component  or  separate  technical  unit,  to  grant 
EEC component or technical unit type-approval, or 

prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of vehicles, 

prohibit the sale or use of components or separate technical units, 

if  the  vehicles,  components  or  separate  technical  units  comply  with  the  requirements  of 
Directive 72/245/EEC as amended by this Directive. 

2.  With effect from 1 January 1996, Member States: 

– 

– 

shall no longer grant EEC vehicle type-approval, EEC component type-approval or EEC 
separate technical unit type-approval, and 

may refuse to grant national type-approval, 

for  any  type  of  vehicle,  component  or  separate  technical  unit  on  grounds  relating  to 
electromagnetic  compatibility,  if  the  requirements  of  Directive  72/245/EEC,  as  amended  by 
this Directive, are not fulfilled. 

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3. 

Paragraph  2  shall  not  apply  to  vehicle  types  approved  before  1  January  1996  pursuant  to 
Directive 72/306/EEC nor to any subsequent extensions to these approvals. 

4.  With effect from 1 October 2002, Member States: 

– 

– 

– 

shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany new vehicles in accordance 
with the provisions of Directive 70/156/EEC to be no longer valid for the purposes of 
Article 7 (1) of that Directive, 

may  refuse  the  registration,  sale  or  entry  into  service  of  new  vehicles  which  are  not 
accompanied by a certificate  of conformity  in accordance with Directive 70/156/EEC, 
and 

may refuse the sale and entry into service of new electrical/electronic sub-assemblies as 
components or separate technical unit, 

if the requirements of this Directive are not fulfilled. 

5.  With  effect  from  1  October  2002  the  requirements  of  Directive  72/245/EEC,  relating  to 
electrical/electronic sub-assemblies as components or separate technical units, as amended by 
this Directive, are applicable for the purposes of Article 7 (2) of Directive 70/156/EEC. 

6. 

Notwithstanding  paragraphs  2  and  5,  for  the  purposes  of  replacement  parts,  Member  States 
shall  continue  to  grant  EEC  type  approval  and  to  permit  the  sale  and  entry  into  service  of 
components  or  separate  technical  units  intended  for  use  on  vehicle  types  which  have  been 
approved  before  1 
to  either  Directive  72/245/EEC  or 
Directive 72/306/EEC and, where applicable, subsequent extensions to these approvals.’ 

January  1996  pursuant 

(**) 

In conformity with Article 2 of Directive 2004/104/EC: 

‘1.  With  effect from  1  January 2006, for vehicles,  components or separate  technical  units  which 
comply with the provisions laid down in Annexes I to X to Directive 72/245/EEC as amended 
by this Directive, no Member State may, on grounds relating to electromagnetic compatibility: 

(a) 

refuse to grant EC type-approval, or national type-approval or 

(b) 

prohibit registration, sale or entry into service. 

2.  With effect from 1 July 2006, for a type of vehicle, component or separate technical unit where 
the  requirements  laid  down  in  Annexes  I  to  X  to  Directive  72/245/EEC,  as  amended  by  this 
to  electromagnetic 
Directive,  are  not  fulfilled,  Member  States,  on  grounds  related 
compatibility: 

(a) 

shall no longer grant EC type-approval, and 

(b)  may refuse to grant national type-approval. 

3.  With  effect  from  1  January  2009,  if  the  provisions  laid  down  in  Annexes  I  to  X  to 
Directive 72/245/EEC,  as  amended  by  this  Directive,  are  not  fulfilled,  Member  States,  on 
grounds related to electromagnetic compatibility: 

(a) 

shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany new vehicles in accordance 
with the provisions of Directive 70/156/EEC to be no longer valid for the purposes of 
Article 7(1) of that Directive; 

(b)  may refuse the registration, sale or entry into service of new vehicles. 

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4. 

As from 1 January 2009, the provisions laid down in Annexes I to X to Directive 72/245/EEC, 
as  amended  by  this  Directive,  relating  to  electromagnetic  compatibility,  shall  apply  to 
components  or 
the  purposes  of  Article  7(2)  of 
Directive 70/156/EEC.’ 

technical  units 

separate 

for 

(***) 

In conformity with Article 3 of Directive 2005/49/EC: 

‘Transitional provisions 

1.  With effect from 1 July 2006, if the provisions laid down in Directive 72/245/EEC, as amended 
by  this  Directive,  are  not  fulfilled,  Member  States,  on  grounds  related  to  electromagnetic 
compatibility: 

(a) 

shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany new vehicles in accordance 
with the provisions of Directive 70/156/EEC to be no longer valid for the purposes of 
Article 7(1) of that Directive; 

(b)  may refuse the registration, sale or entry into service of new vehicles. 

Existing approvals for vehicles not fitted with 24 GHz or 79 GHz short-range radar equipment 
remain unchanged. 

2.  With effect from 1 July 2013, Member States shall prohibit the registration, sale or entry into 

service of vehicles equipped with 24 GHz short-range radar equipment. 

3. 

In  case  the  reference  date  in  Article  2(5)  of  Decision  2005/50/EC  is  modified  in  accordance 
with Article 5 of that Decision, Member States shall prohibit the registration, sale or entry into 
service  of  vehicles  equipped  with  24  GHz  short-range  radar  equipment  after  the  modified 
reference date.’ 

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ANNEX XII 

CORRELATION TABLE 

Directive 72/245/EEC 

This Directive 

Article 1 

Article 2 

Directive 95/54/EC 

Article 2(6) 

Directive 2004/104/EC 

Article 2(1) 

Article 2(2) 

Article 2(4) 

Directive 2005/49/EC 

Article 3(1) 

Article 3(2) 

Article 3(3) 

Article 1 

- 

Article 2(5) 

Article 2(1) 

Article 2(2) 

Article 2(4) 

Article 2(3) 

Article 2(6) 

Article 2(7) 

Articles 3 and 4 

Articles 3 and 4 

Article 5(1) 

Article 5(2) 

- 

Article 6 

- 

Article 5 

Articles 6 and 7 

Article 8 

Annexes I to X 

Annexes I to X 

- 

- 

Annex XI 

Annex XII 

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