Parker AC890PX Series, Engineering Reference

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A p p e n d i x C : C e r t i f i c a t i o n
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AC890PX AC Drive
CE Marking for the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
The aim of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
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is to ensure that any electric or electronic device will create no more then a
limited amount of RF interference such that other apparatus are not prevented from functioning correctly, also to ensure that
an electric or electronic device will withstand a certain amount of Electro Magnetic interference from within its working
environment.
Provisions have been put in place so that:
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Equipment (apparatus3 and fixed installations4) needs to comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive when it
is placed on the market and/or taken into service.
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The application of good engineering practice is required for fixed installations, with the possibility for the competent
authorities of Member States to impose measures if non-compliances are established.
The directive text makes a clear distinction between the requirements and assessment procedures for apparatus and for fixed
installations respectively (fixed installations can include networks and large machines).
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Fixed installations, although they must comply with the protection requirements , require neither an EC Declaration of
Conformity (DoC) nor CE marking;
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Mobile installations are considered apparatus.
The conformity assessment procedure for apparatus has been simplified to a single procedure. There is no compulsory
involvement of a third party, but the manufacturer has the option of presenting his technical documentation to a Notified
Body for assessment.
When deviating from the European harmonized standards or not applying them fully, the manufacturer has to perform an
EMC assessment and provide detailed documentary evidence that the apparatus complies with the protection requirements of
the EMC Directive.
Apparatus intended for a given fixed installation and not otherwise commercially available may be exempt from the
requirements and procedures for apparatus (e.g. EC Declaration of Conformity and CE marking), provided that certain
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Directive 89/336/EEC has been superseded by Directive 2004/108/EC which came into effect on 15th December 2004.
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‘Apparatus’ means any finished appliance or combination thereof made commercially available as a single functional unit, intended for the end user and
liable to generate electromagnetic disturbance, or the performance of which is liable to be affected by such disturbance.
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‘Fixed installation’ means a particular combination of several types of apparatus and where applicable other devices, which are assembled, installed and
intended to be used permanently at a predefined location.