C63 MARCH 2001 MEETING SERIES C63 NEW PROJECTS SUBCOMMITTEE 1 ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE 6 ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE 8 ACTIVITY SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PLANS STATUS OF CISPR A DOCUMENTS CISPR-22 / 3 METER TEST DISTANCE NATIONAL COOPERATION FOR
LABORATORY ACCREDITATION C63 OFFICERS’ DIRECTORY
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The next C63 and related meetings will be held in San Antonio, Texas on 5-9 March 2001. The schedule is:
Monday, 5 March
| 9 AM to Noon | CISPR A TAG | |
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| 1 PM to 5 PM | SC-1 WG Project 1-15.6 (Ant. | |
| Cal.) | ||
Tuesday, 6 March
9 AM to Noon C63 Steering Committee (by invitation only)
1 PM to 5 PM SC-3, CISPR TAG Wednesday, 7 March 9 AM to Noon SC-8, Medical EMC 1 PM to 5 PM SC-6,Lab. Accreditation
Thursday, 8 March 8 AM to Noon SC-1, Instrumentation and Techniques 1 PM to 5 PM C63 Main Committee (part 1)
Friday, 9 March 9 AM to Noon C63 Main Committee (part 2) 1 PM to 5 PM USEMCSC BOD (Board members
only)
Location and hotel information will be available in the near future. (Contact Herb Mertel, mertel@home.com)
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Following are the current new standards projects:
C63.8 Compendium of EMC Standards, (lead person Herb Mertel) C63.15 Immunity Measurements & Instrumentation, (lead person Steve Bloom) C63.19 EMC of Hearing Aids & Wireless Com. Devices, (lead person Steve Berger) C63.21 Evaluate RF Immunity - Electro-Med Devices, (lead person Dan Hoolihan) C63.22 Guide for Automated EMI Measurements, (lead person Werner Schaefer)
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SUBCOMMITTEE 1 ACTIVITY
C63’s Subcommittee 1 (Techniques and Development) currently has active Working Groups addressing the following projects:
Project 1-1.1 C63.15 Immunity Measurements: The draft of a new C63.15 document was completed and it is anticipated that it will be ready for ballot in December. (Contact Steve Bloom, sbloom@ieee.org)
Project 1-8.1 C63.22 Guide for Automated EMI Measurements: It is anticipated that Part 1 of the document which addresses automatic emission measurements only will be re-circulated for ballot by the end of 2000. The Chair of this WG is also an active member of CISPR A WG-1, which has a parallel document in committee draft, and he is working to ensure that the C63.22 and CISPR A documents are harmonized. Part 2 of the document, which addresses automatic immunity measurements, is on hold. The first version of C63.22 only covers emissions at this time. When the immunity portion is folded into the emissions document, the numbering scheme of C63.22 may change (possibly C63.22-1 Emissions and C63.22-2 Immunity). (Contact Werner Schaefer, wsemc@cisco.com)
Project 1-8.3 C63.2 to Include Spectrum Analyzers: This work addresses Spectrum Analyzer needs for ANSI C63.2 as well as harmonization with the related clauses in CISPR 16 Part 1. The Working Group is addressing the accuracy of spectrum analyzers as a function of ambient temperature which is not now specified in CISPR 16, Part 1. Also at issue is the 10V per meter radiated immunity test identified in C63.2. It is anticipated that the document will be circulated in SC-1 in January 2001. (Contact Victor Kuczynski, victork@interlog.com)
Project 1-13.2 C63.4 Site Acceptability Above 1 GHz: The key issues being addressed in this project include ground plane influences, site reflections and practical frequency limits to the traditional method for normalized site attenuation (NSA) under 1000 MHz. There are five labs making various reflective ambient measurements (including placing absorber material on the ground plane between the transmitter and receive antennas) to support the efforts of the working group. (Contact Michael Windler, Michael.J.Windler@us.ul.com)
Project 1-15.2 C63.4 ISN for Signal Ports: The purpose of this project is to validate the fourth method of measurement used in CISPR 22 The Working Group is addressing a non-invasive measurement procedure of conducted emissions (150 kHz to 30 MHz) on cables connected to telecommunications and other extensive network ports of an EUT. This method does not use impedance stabilization networks (ISNs). There is no commercially available LISN that meets the most stringent balance requirements in CISPR 22. A round robin testing program will include participants from C63 and CISPR G WG1. An experiment is planned to be conducted at the March 2001 meeting. (Contact John Lichtig, JFL@LichtigEMC.com)
Project 1-15.4 C63.16 ESD Standard: Draft #7 of this document was recently completed and will be distributed for ballot in the near future. (Contact Bill Rhoades, wrhoades1@earthlink.net)
Project 1-15.5 (All C63 Standards) Measurement Uncertainty: Current effort of this Working Group is being directed to review the document titled “Strategy to Introduce the Concept of Measurement Uncertainty in Connection with the Introduction of the Standard ISO/IEC 17025” prepared by International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). Also, the WG will be reviewing corrections to Annex II and IV of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) NIS 81 document. (Contact Ed Bronaugh, ed.bronaugh@ieee.org)
Project 1-15.6 C63.5 Antenna Calibration: This edition of the standard will present new work on NSA and antenna calibrations primarily in the frequency range between 30 and 200 MHz. The invitation to ballot in C63 has been issued and closed on November 17. The ballot probably will be sent out before the end of 2000. A follow-on effort will provide updates and additions to cover the frequency range below 30 MHz, the frequency range 200 to 1000 MHz and the frequency range above 1000 MHz. The WG is now focused on antenna calibration only (not site antenna work) and is seeking interested working group members. (Contact Don Heirman, d.heirman@worldnet.att.net)
Project 1-15.7 Fully Absorber Lined Room (FAR): This new project is to determine any additions that might be needed to existing C63 documents as well as supporting SC 3 on formulating CISPR inputs via the US TAG for CISPR A which has common membership on SC 1 and C63. Dennis Camell (NIST) was appointed the WG chair. His first effort will be to formulate a work plan and schedule for his new committee as well as seeking WG members.
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Anyone wishing to become a member of SC 1 or one of the working groups may obtain an application form from Janet O’Neil, Secretary (j.n.oneil@ieee.org).
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(Reported by Dan Hoolihan, Chair of SC-6)
Subcommittee 6, which specializes in Laboratory Accreditation, met on October 31 during the C63 series of meetings. Approximately 14 people were in attendance as the Subcommittee approved one new member, Dennis Camell from NIST, and proceeded through the rest of the formal agenda.
The main item of business was reviewing the 15 detailed checklists that have been developed by the Subcommittee; seven of these checklists have been published. The other 8 are being finalized for publication. Personnel Certification was discussed in general. Reference to the NARTE program of Certification and the Memorandum of Understanding between NARTE and IEEE was discussed.
The two working groups on Proficiency Testing and Antenna Calibration were not in attendance and no reports were received from them.
Additional volunteer leaders are being solicited by Subcommittee 6. Two working group Chairpersons are being recruited; one for the Lab Checklists Group and one for the Proficiency Testing Group. Those individuals interested in these positions should contact the chair of the Subcommittee, Dan Hoolihan, 651-213-0966 or hoolihan@emcxpert.com.
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(Reported by Dan Hoolihan, Chair of SC-8)
The Subcommittee on EMC and Medical Devices met on December 1st in Piscataway, NJ as part of the C63 meetings. Lively discussions were held relative to two standards produced by this Subcommittee; C63.18 and C63.19.
A second edition of C63.18 (Recommended Practice for On-Site, Ad-Hoc Test Method for Estimating Radiated Electromagnetic Immunity of Medical Devices to Specific Radio Frequency Transmitters) is being planned and the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) for the 2nd edition was reviewed and discussed. This particular guideline document has been well received by medical technologists working in the real world of clinics and hospitals; several suggestions for improvement have been received from users of the document and this is the main reason for the initiation of a project to rewrite the document.
C63.19 has been out for public comment; it was announced in the ANSI Standards Action. The release of this standard could be very timely since the Wireless Access Coalition has formally requested the FCC to re-open the Petition for Rulemaking in the Matter of Section 68.4 (a) of the Commissions Rules, Hearing Aid-compatible telephones. (which was originally filed on 5 June 1995). This standard addresses many of the concerns of the original petition and SC-8 will use it in its response to the Commission's Public Notice on this Issue (Wireless Telecommunications Bureau seeks comment on Request to re-open the petition for rule making regarding hearing-aid compatible telephones Released 256 October 2000).
No report was received from the Working Group on Patient-Connected Devices due to a personal problem interfering with the attendance of the report authority.
The FDA was in attendance at the meeting and reported that the international EMC Medical Device standard (IEC 60601-1-2) looked like it would be released on the world by 1 July 2001.
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Don Heirman, C63 and USEMCSC Workshop facilitator, is planning the following events which will be available for “in plant” and public workshops:
C63.17 Personal Communications Service (around the time of FCC adoption (if adopted) of the standards for measuring compliance with Part 15D of the Rules).
C63.16 ESD (around the time when the revision is published)
Measurement Uncertainty (around the time the CISPR A draft is voted affirmative at the CDV stage)
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Don Heirman provided the following summary chart of CISPR A activities:
Issue 2, 10 November 2000
| Number | Project No. | Subject | Leader | Status | Comments |
| A/259 | CISPR 16-2 Amd.2 Ed.1.0 | Measurements in the presence of ambients | Dunker | RVN sent to CO on 10 November | Leader drafting the FDIS using RCDV observations by 17 Nov |
| A/260 | CISPR 16-2 Amd.2 f5 Ed.1.0 | In situ measurements | Dunker | CC sent to CO on 8 Nov | CDV due out by end of year |
| A/261 | CISPR 16-1 Amd.1 f1 Ed.1.0 | FAR without ground plane | Ristig | CC completed and sent to CO on 10 November | Second CD out by the end of year |
| A/262 | CISPR 16-2 Amd.2 f4 Ed.1.0 | Emission measurements in FAR | Ristig | CC sent to CO on 10 November | Second CD out by the end of year |
| A/265 | 61000-4-20 | TEM measurements | Garbe | CD sent to CO on 8 October | CD issued as CISPR/A/278/CD on 13 October |
| A/266 | 61000-4-21 | Reverberation Measurements | Hatfield | CD sent to CO on 9 November | |
| A/268 | CISPR 16-3 Amd.1 f1 Ed.1.0 | Measurement Uncertainty | Hunter | CC issued on 5 May 00 | CDV sent to CO on 6 October |
| A/269 | CISPR/TC77B | JTF questionnaire | Heirman | Results issued on 15 Sept | See CISPR/A/277/RQ |
| A/270 | CISPR 16-1 Amd.1 f10 Ed.2.0 | Monopole Antenna | Anderson and Mowbray | CC sent to CO on 10 November | CDV to be issued by 31 December 2000 |
| A/271 | CISPR 16-2 Amd.2 f1 Ed.1.0 | Automated Emission Measurements | Stecher | CC sent to CO on 10 November | Second CD to be issued by ad hoc by 15 April 2001 |
| A/272 | CISPR 16-3 Amd.1 f2 Ed.1.0 | Compliance Uncertainty | Beeckman | CC sent to CO on 10 November | Second CD to be issued by ad hoc by 15 April 2001 |
| A/273 | CISPR 16-3 Amd.1 f4 Ed.1.0 | Voltage uncertainty | Beeckman | CC sent to CO on 8 November | |
| A/274 | CISPR 16-1 Amd.1 f6 Ed.2.0 | Ave. Meas. Receivers | Stecher | CC sent to C. O. on 8 Nov 2000 | CDV being prepared |
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Herb Mertel reported that CISPR/G/197/CDV proposes an amendment to CISPR-22 that would permit small equipment with dimensions less than 1.5 meters to be tested at the 3 meter OATS distance.
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The National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA) announced in October 2000 its formal recognition of three U.S. accrediting bodies: the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA); the International Council of Building Officials Evaluation Service (ICBO ES); and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
The basis for NACLA recognition was a three step process: Careful review of the accrediting bodies (AB’s) documents and procedures; a thorough on-site evaluation by a team of NACLA experts to determine the AB’s compliance with NACLA recognition procedures and the international standard for accrediting bodies (ISO/IEC 58); and review of the evaluation team’s report and recommendation by representatives of peer ABs and interested NACLA-member specifiers, at a September 29 meeting of NACLA’s Acceptance Panel.
When the Acceptance Panel judged each of the applicant ABs to be competent, the three were invited to become the charter signatories of the NACLA mutual recognition arrangement (MRA). Under the MRA, each AB will treat the accreditations, test reports and certificates of the other signatories as technically equivalent.
The MRA was signed by Donald N. Heirman, of Lucent Technologies, NACLA President; Michael Rafalowski, of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, Chair of the NACLA Recognition Committee; and leaders of the three ABs; Peter Unger, A2LA President; C.P. Ramani, Director of ICBO ES; and David Alderman, Chief of NVLAP. In addition, Rich Kayser, NIST's Director of Technology Services, witnessed the signings. NIST and NACLA have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that provides for NIST to rely on NACLA-recognized laboratory accrediting bodies in support of its role as designating authority in mutual recognition arrangements between the U.S. and other regions of the world.
NACLA is a private-sector, nonprofit voluntary organization whose mission is to coordinate U.S. laboratory accreditation. It will evaluate all ABs who apply for recognition and invite those found competent to become signatories of its MRA. Further, by linking with other recognition cooperations (including the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation and the cooperation planned for North America), NACLA aims to realize the goal of worldwide acceptance of U.S. tests, calibrations and accreditations.
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Dr. Ralph M. Showers, Chairman (showers@ee.upenn.edu) Edwin L. Bronaugh, Vice-Chairman (ed.bronaugh@ieee.org) Patricia Gerdon, IEEE C63 Secretariat (p.gerdon@ieee.org)
Donald N. Heirman, Chair SC-1 Techniques and Development (d.heirman@worldnet.att.net) Dr. J.L.Norman Violette, Chair SC-2 Terms and
Definitions (enviolette@msn.com) Art Wall, Chair SC-3 International Standardization (awall@fcc.gov)
Daniel D. Hoolihan, Chair SC-6 Accreditation/Conformity Assessment (hoolihan@emcxpert.com)
Arthur Light, Chair SC-7 Unlicensed Personal Communication Service (alight@erols.com) Daniel D. Hoolihan, Chair SC-8 Medical Device EMC Test Methods (hoolihan@emcxpert.com)
R. L. Pritchard Secretary (r.pritchard@ieee.org)
Warren A. Kesselman, Treasurer/Newsletter Editor (w.kesselman@ieee.org)
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