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Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Laboratories

Electromagnetic compatibility is the ability of electrical equipment, devices, and systems to operate satisfactorily, correctly, and consistently within their electromagnetic environment, such that the generation, emission, or reception of electromagnetic energy does not cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) with other equipment in the surrounding area.

Having a certification of sample approval in the EMC field is a mandatory requirement in most markets, including the European Union, the United States, China, and other countries that have recognized the importance of this standard issue. In Iran, regulatory organizations and authorities, through the establishment of laws and supervision over the implementation of standard requirements, have made significant progress in improving the quality and standards of both imported and domestically produced products.

Benefits of performing EMC tests:

EMC tests are the process of evaluating the effects of electromagnetic interference on electrical equipment and systems. In addition to meeting legal requirements, they play a significant role in improving product performance, quality, reducing ancillary costs, and fostering competitive market production.

The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Laboratory of the RCII started its activities in 2001 and reached its peak of operations with the development of the Parand Laboratory in 2012, becoming the largest laboratory in the field of electrical, electronics, and telecommunications in the country.

Meet the latest global EMC requirements for your product.

The EMC Laboratory of the RCII is one of the most equipped and up-to-date laboratories in the country, providing laboratory services in accordance with the latest versions of international standards. Our engineers have deep expertise and experience in conducting EMC tests and meeting standard requirements.

This laboratory has a certification of competence based on the international standard ISO/IEC 17025 for all of its activities.

Laboratory services with the best quality

The EMC Laboratory, by utilizing high-tech equipment from the most reputable and renowned global manufacturers, as well as having skilled and specialized personnel, ensures that your product is tested and certified according to the latest relevant standards. This not only helps manage the costs for manufacturers and prevents currency outflow, but also facilitates the standardization process and saves considerable time.

Vehicle ESA

Vehicle

Motorcycle

Medical devices

Multimedia Equipment

Household appliances

Lifts, elevators and moving walks

Electromagnetic Compatibility Tests for Automotive Electric/Electronic ESA

According to importance of automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards, manufacturers try to standardize their products from the early stages of design and production. There are specific requirements and standards to ensure that each electronic components installed in vehicles can be individually tested and measured for electromagnetic compatibility. Since 2014, the Research Center of Informatics Industries has been conducting electromagnetic compatibility tests on automotive electric/electronic components. The purpose of this laboratory is to test the electromagnetic interference and susceptibility of the components installed in vehicles.

This laboratory currently has the most comprehensive range of services in the country and has been accredited based on ISO/IEC 17025 by National Accreditation Center of Iran.

The tests that are performed according to national and international standards are as follows:

Measurement of broadband emission up to 18GHz
Measurement of narrowband emission up to 18GHz
Electromagnetic radiated immunity tests up to 200V/m field strength and 6GHz frequency
Bulk Current Injection (BCI) test up to 400MHz and 700mA current (special)
Electrostatic discharge test up to 30kV
Immunity test against transient disturbances of pulses 1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, and 4
Measurement of transient emission disturbances on the power supply line
Conducted emission on power supply line in frequency up to 400MHz

Many automotive electronic component manufacturers test and verify the standard compliance of their products during the design phase and before production to ensure that the final product meets the required standards.

Some of the most important equipment both domestically or imported products, which have been tested, are as follows:

Automotive Body Control Modules (BCMs)
ECU (Electronic Control Unit) Systems
Vehicle Clusters
Automotive Auto Flashers
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
Car Lock Transmitter-Receiver Systems
LED Lights
Compressors Installed on Heavy Vehicles
Various Multiplexers
Broadcast Radio Receiver and Multimedia Systems
Wipers and Washer Motors
Tachographs and Other Monitoring Systems
Electric Mirrors
Various DC Motors Installed on Vehicles
Various Automotive GPS Units
Active Antennas
Cameras and Sensors Installed on Vehicles
Automotive Electromagnetic Compatibility Tests

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is one of the 85 mandatory automotive standards in Iran. According to trend towards smart cars and the increasing use of new technologies in vehicles, the importance of EMC tests is greater than ever. This standard examines the vehicle’s conditions in terms of electromagnetic compatibility, including its potential to affect its environment and its susceptibility to electromagnetic influences from the environment.

The Automotive Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory, utilizing the largest (dimensions: 26 meters (length) × 5 meters (width) × 9 meters (height)) and most advanced electromagnetic chamber in the country, equipped with precise measuring instruments and experienced personnel, has established the capability to perform electromagnetic compatibility tests for all types of vehicles, both light and heavy (electric and non-electric), for the first time in the country.

This laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by the National Accreditation Center of Iran and serves as a partner laboratory for the National Standards Organization, providing services to customers. In addition to standard testing services, it also offers technical and engineering services, troubleshooting, and product optimization during the design and before production.

Currently, it is possible to conduct automotive electromagnetic compatibility tests according to the following standards:

ECE R10
INSO 23275
CISPR 12
ISO 11451-2
Motorcycle Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory

The Motorcycle Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory started its activities in December 2014 with the support of Iran Standard Organization, in accordance with international and national standards. According to development of the electromagnetic compatibility standard in the same year, this standard was mandated to motorcycle manufacturers.

RCII is the first and only laboratory accredited based on ISO/IEC 17025 by the National Accreditation Center of Iran for conducting electromagnetic compatibility tests on motorcycles, including internal combustion, electric, two-wheeled, and three-wheeled types. Since 2014, it has been providing standard testing services to its clients.

The first and only motorcycle electromagnetic compatibility laboratory in Iran with over a decade of experience
Capability to test according to international standards and national standard INSO 19101
Ability to test all types of two-wheel and three-wheel motorcycles with gasoline or electric fuel
Equipped with high-precision equipment that complies with relevant standards
Certified for testing according to ISO/IEC 17025 standards
Approved by the Standards Organization
Ability to provide technical engineering services, troubleshooting, training, and standardization during the design and pre-production phases
Medical devices

The importance and necessity of performing EMC tests for electrical medical equipment is mentioned below:

Patient safety: Medical devices operate in close contact with patients. EMC testing helps ensure that the device does not emit harmful EMI or be susceptible to EMI from external sources that could affect patient safety (e.g., incorrect readings, device malfunctions).
Device reliability: In healthcare environments, there are many potential EMI sources (other equipment, power lines, wireless devices, alarms). EMC testing verifies that the device will perform reliably in real-world settings.
Regulatory compliance: Most markets require EMC compliance for medical electrical devices before approval or market access. Standards bodies provide the framework for acceptable emission levels and immunity requirements.
Interoperability: Hospitals use numerous devices simultaneously. EMC testing helps minimize the risk that one device will interfere with another, supporting safe, coordinated care.
Patient and operator protection: For devices that interact with patients (monitoring, therapeutic, diagnostic), EMC controls help prevent unsafe conditions caused by EMI, such as incorrect measurements, inappropriate therapy delivery, or device shutdowns.
Risk management: EMC testing is part of lifecycle risk management (e.g., ISO 14971) by identifying and mitigating EMI-related risks during design and production.

EMC testing is typically required at design and development, during regulatory submission and for changes to the device.

This laboratory can provide laboratory and testing services in accordance with Standard IEC 60601-1-2: EMC requirements for medical electrical equipment and the requirements of particular product standards at each of these stages.

Multimedia Equipment

Multimedia equipment refers to devices and systems that handle multiple forms of media—such as audio, video, images, and data—and enable capture, processing, playback, transmission, or display of that content. These devices often integrate several functions into one product and are designed for consumer, professional, or enterprise use.

The International Standard for EMC requirement for multimedia equipment is CISPR 32 for the Radiated and Conducted Emission measurement test and CISPR 35 for the assessment of the Radiated and Conducted immunity and susceptibility against the EMI. performance criteria and permissible limits vary depending on the type of equipment and environment in which it is used. The importance and necessity of performing EMC tests for electrical medical equipment is mentioned below:

Interference risk in consumer and commercial environments: Multimedia devices (televisions, set-top boxes, speakers, gaming consoles, laptops, printers and etc.) operate alongside many other electronic devices. EMC testing helps ensure they don’t emit or succumb to EMI that could disrupt functionality.

User safety and device reliability: While most consumer electronics are low-risk, EMI can still cause malfunctions, data corruption, or degraded user experience (audio glitches, video dropout, control erratic behavior). EMC testing helps prevent these issues.
Regulatory and market access: Many regions require evidence of EMC compliance before sale or distribution. Standards bodies define acceptable emission levels and immunity thresholds for consumer electronics.
Interoperability in dense environments: Homes, offices, and public venues often have numerous wireless and wired devices. EMC testing reduces the likelihood of cross-device interference, improving overall performance.
Quality perception and risk management: Demonstrating EMC compliance can be a market differentiator and helps with supplier and customer confidence, while supporting risk management and liability considerations
Household appliances

Household appliances are electrical devices designed to perform specific tasks to help with daily home chores and responsibilities. They are typically powered by electricity (though some may use gas or batteries) and are used in residential settings.

 EMC compliance is typically demonstrated via conformity tests (radiated emissions, conducted emissions, radiated and conducted immunity tests) to standards CISPR 14-1 and CISPR 14-2 ensuring market access and user safety.

The most important reason to perform EMC testing for a household appliance is to ensure safe and reliable operation in the presence of other electrical devices and the surrounding electromagnetic environment.

Why this matters most:

Prevent interference with other devices: Household appliances share common electromagnetic bands with radios, TVs, Wi Fi, sensors, and medical devices. EMC testing helps prevent the appliance from emitting interference that could disrupt these devices or from being susceptible to interference that could impair its own operation.
Protect user safety and device reliability: Poor EMC performance can cause malfunctions, nuisance tripping of protective devices, or unsafe behavior. Ensuring EMC compliance reduces the risk of electrical noise affecting critical functions (e.g., safety sensors, control circuits) and improves overall reliability.
Regulatory compliance and market access: Many regions require EMC conformity to standards (e.g., CISPR 14-1 for household appliances in Europe, FCC Part 15 in the U.S.). Meeting these standards is essential for legal sale and consumer trust.
Mitigate warranty and liability issues: Non-compliant devices can lead to recalls, field failures, and warranty costs. EMC testing helps catch issues early in development.
Lifts, elevators, and moving walks

Why EMC testing matters for lifts, elevators, and moving walks

  • Safety and reliability in a critical system
Elevators and moving walk systems rely on precise control signals, motor drives, sensors, door systems, and user interfaces. EMI can cause erroneous speed/position readings, door misbehavior, miscommunication between control modules, or unintended braking/acceleration.
Immunity to EMI reduces the risk of unsafe operation, especially in busy buildings or near heavy electrical equipment.
  • Interference protection in complex environments
Lifts operate in environments with variable loads, regenerative braking, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), and nearby power electronics. Emissions from one elevator or nearby equipment can affect others or building systems (lighting, HVAC, fire alarm systems).
  • Regulatory compliance and market access
Many regions require EMC compliance for passenger safety and building-code compatibility before certification or installation.
Standards bodies address emissions and immunity for motor drives, control equipment, and safety systems used in vertical transportation.
  • Interoperability and safety-critical signaling
Safety-related signaling, access control, and passenger information systems depend on robust EMC performance to avoid false alarms or misinterpretations.
  • Lifecycle risk management
EMC considerations help identify shielding, filtering, grounding, and layout needs early, reducing retrofit costs and ensuring long-term reliability. This aligns with broader risk management practices (e.g., ISO 14971 in some contexts).

This laboratory is the only facility in the country with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation that can currently perform EMC tests for elevator control panels, elevators, and moving walk, up to a current of 63 A according to the standard EN 12015 and EN 12016.

Another tests that are performed in this laboratory, are as follows:

Conducting all immunity and emission tests, both conducted and radiated, in the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory as outlined in the laboratory’s scope of accreditation, in accordance with national and international standards, for products and equipment as mentioned below:

International/National Standard Standard Title
IEC 61000-4-2
Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3
Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5
Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6
Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC 61000-4-8
Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-11
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests for equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase
IEC 61000-4-13
Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c. power port, low frequency immunity tests
IEC 61000-4-17
Ripple on d.c. input power port immunity test
CISPR 11
Industrial, scientific and medical equipment – Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement
EN 50130-4
Electromagnetic compatibility of Alarm systems, CCTV, access control
ETSI/EN 301489-1, ETSI/EN 301 489-3,ETSI/EN 301 489-4,ETSI/EN 301 489-6, ETSI/EN 301 489-17,ETSI/EN 301 489-52
Electromagnetic compatibility of radio and communication equipment and services
ETSI/EN 300 386
Telecommunication network equipment
IEC 61326-1, IEC 61326-6
Equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
IEC 61000-6-1, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-3, IEC 61000-6-4, IEC 61000-6-8,
Equipment for industrial, light industry, commercial, and residential environments
IEC 62040-2
Uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
IEC 61204-3
Low-voltage switch mode power supplies
IEC 62920
Photovoltaic power generating systems
IEC 62052-11
Electricity metering equipment
IEC 62236-3-2, ESEN 50121-3-2
Railway applications, Rolling stock
CSIPR 15, IEC 61547
Electrical lighting and similar equipment
OIML R 76-1, OIML R 76-2
Non-automatic weighing instruments
IEC 61543
Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use
IEC 60947-1, IEC 60947-5-1, IEC 60947-4-2
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
IEC 60255
Measuring relays and protection equipment
IEC 60945
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems