Robotics

At Stancer Testing-Lab, we provide comprehensive EMC testing, RF testing, and certification services for robotics and industrial automation equipment. As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, we specialize in EMC/EMI compliance testing, helping manufacturers achieve FCC, ISED, CE Marking, ETSI, IEC, and global regulatory compliance for faster market access.

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IEC Standards for Robotics and Automation Equipment EMC and Safety Testing

Robotics and automation equipment is subject to rigorous regulatory approval processes globally, often requiring testing by accredited laboratories. Compliance is governed by international standards such as
CISPR 11, IEC 61326 and IEC 61000-6 series and FCC Part 18 and ICES 001, which provide a harmonized framework for EMC requirements.

IEC 61000-6 Series

This series focuses on EMC requirements, ensuring that robotics and automation equipment can operate safely in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances and does not emit excessive interference specially in industrial environment.

CISPR 11

This refers to radiofrequency disturbance and characteristics and methods of measurement for industrial scientific and medical (ISM) equipment.

IEC 61000-6 Series

This series focuses on EMC requirements, ensuring that robotics and automation equipment can operate safely in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances and does not emit excessive interference specially in industrial environment.

IEC 61326

This standard specifies requirement for immunity and emission regarding EMC for electrical equipment used for tests, control and as well as laboratory use devices.

FCC Part 18

This refers to radiofrequency disturbance and characteristics and methods of measurement for industrial scientific and medical (ISM) equipment in accordance with the applicable treaties to which the United States is a party.

ICES 001

This sets minimum requirement applicable to ISM equipment and includes limits for and methods of measurement of radiated and conducted RF emissions by such devices.

EMC Standards Comparison Table

StandardApplicable RegionScopeKey Requirements
CISPR 11International/EuropeIndustrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipmentRF disturbance limits and measurement methods for ISM equipment
IEC 61326International/EuropeElectrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory useImmunity and emission requirements for test, control, and laboratory devices
IEC 61000-6 SeriesInternational/EuropeGeneric EMC for industrial environmentsEmission limits and immunity levels for equipment in industrial settings
FCC Part 18United StatesISM equipmentRF emission limits per US treaty obligations; mandatory for US market entry
ICES 001CanadaISM equipmentRadiated and conducted RF emission limits and measurement methods

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