Pursuant to regulation 32(1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (j) of the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001, the Chief Executive, Ministry of Economic Development, hereby gives the following notice.

NOTICE
1. Title, commencement and purpose
(a) This notice is the Radiocommunications (EMC Standards) Notice 2004 No.2.
(b) This notice comes into force on 1 October 2004
(c) This notice prescribes:
(i) classes of electrical and electronic products, being interfering equipment as defined in section 2(1) of the Radiocommunications Act 1989.
(ii) the standards applicable to particular classes of products.
(iii) the level of conformity applicable to a class of product.
(iv) products that are exempt from the need to be the subject of a declaration of conformity.
2. Interpretation
(a) In this notice, unless the context otherwise requires:
"battery powered", in relation to a product, means a product that is not capable of being connected, either directly or indirectly, to the electrical mains supply.
"code of practice" means a publication prescribing the procedures and processes relating to any of the following:
(i) the installation and maintenance of products.
(ii) the interconnection of products.
(iii) the networking of products.
(iv) the assembling of components, modules and sub-assemblies to form a finished product.
"electromagnetic compatibility", also known as EMC, means the ability of products to satisfactorily function as intended in their electromagnetic environment, without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances into that environment.
"fixed installation" means a combination of parts, components, modules, or products assembled and installed at a place of use in such a way that the combination cannot be moved without being at least partially disassembled, including electric power lines and wired telecommunication distribution networks, but not including telecommunications terminal equipment designed for installation in customer premises.
(b) For the purposes of the tables of this notice:
"AS/NZS" means a joint Australian/New Zealand standard under the terms of the Active Co-operation Agreement between Standards Australia International Limited and Standards New Zealand.
"CFR" means the Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America.
"CISPR" means a publication published by the Special Committee on Radio Interference of the International Electrotechnical Commission.
"COP" means a code of practice prescribed in this notice.
"EN" means a standard published by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation, commonly known as CENELEC.
"ETS" and "ETS EN" means a standard published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute, commonly known as ETSI.
"IEC" means a publication published by the International Electrotechnical Commission.
"RFS" means a standard or specification published by the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Economic Development.
(c) Other words and expressions contained in this notice that are defined in the Act, regulations and notices made under the regulations, have the meanings so defined.
3. Scope
(a) Every product that is interfering equipment, except wanted and unwanted emissions from a radio transmitter, is subject to the provisions of this notice.
(b) The following products are exempt from the requirement to be the subject of a declaration of conformity and to be labelled:
(i) those with a power consumption not exceeding 6 nano-watts.
(ii) a spare part intended for use in replacing parts of a product.
(iii) a vehicle that is registered under Part 1 of the Transport (Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Act 1986, or capable of being registered, for use on a public road.
(iv) military equipment or weapons systems of the New Zealand Defence Force.

(v) military equipment or weapons systems of the defence force of another country operating in co-operation with the New Zealand Defence Force.
4. Applicable standards
(a) For the purposes of regulation 32(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d), the applicable standards and levels of conformity apply to specified classes of product as provided in the tables to this notice.
(b) Unless expressly stated to the contrary in this notice:
(i) an amendment or modification to an applicable standard is effective from the date specified by the authority issuing the amendment or modification.
(ii) a product that is first supplied 2 years or more after the effective date of an amendment or modification to an applicable standard, must conform to that amended or modified applicable standard.
5. Conformity requirements
(a) If a product is in a class to which a standard as prescribed in tables 1 to 6 applies, that standard is an applicable standard, and the product must conform to the requirements of that applicable standard, as amended by the provisions of table 7 of this notice.
(b) The supplier of a product to which subsection (a) applies must comply with the level of conformity requirements applying to that product as prescribed in the Radiocommunications (Compliance) Notice 2004, or a notice in replacement thereof.
(c) If more than one standard prescribed in tables 1 to 6 applies to a product, the applicable standard is the standard most closely related to the primary purpose, use or application of the product.
(d) Only those requirements of a standard relating to electromagnetic radiations, or inductions apply for the purposes of this notice.
6. Products to which level of conformity 1 requirements apply
If a product is not a product to which level of conformity 2 or level of conformity 3 applies, the supplier of the product must meet the requirements of level of conformity 1. Products to which level of conformity 1 applies include those that are, or incorporate:
(a) manually operated switches or simple relays.
(b) brushless squirrel cage induction motors.
(c) wire-wound, mains frequency transformers.
(d) rectifier diodes.
(e) resistive heating elements.
7. Products to which level of conformity 2 requirements apply
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if a product is, or incorporates, any of the following, the supplier of the product must meet the requirements of level of conformity 2. The products are:
(i) a microprocessor or other clocked digital device.
(ii) a radio frequency oscillator.
(iii) a commutator or slip-ring motor.
(iv) arc welding equipment.
(v) a lighting ballast.
(vi) electronic devices operating in a switching or non-linear mode such as switched-mode power supplies, lighting dimmers, electronic transformers, and motor speed controllers.
(b) If a product to which subsection (a) applies is any of the following, then the product is exempt from the requirement to be the subject of a compliance folder or to be labelled. The products are those that are:
(i) supplied in a total quantity of no more than 10 per annum.
(ii) battery powered.
(iii) a prototype for demonstration purposes.
(iv) a fixed installation, including telecommunications network equipment (TNE).
(c) If a product is Group 1 industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment, as defined in AS/NZS CISPR 11:
(i) the supplier of the product must meet the requirements of level of conformity 2; and
(ii) the product must comply with the provisions of Table 6 in regard to the frequencies of operation.
(d) If a product is telecommunications terminal equipment (TTE) designed for installation in customer premises, the supplier of the product must meet the requirements of level of conformity 2.
8. Products to which level of conformity 3 requirements apply
If a product is Group 2 industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment, as defined in AS/NZS CISPR 11:
(i) the supplier of the product must meet the requirements of level of conformity 3; and
(ii) the product must comply with the provisions of Table 6 in regard to the frequencies of operation.
9. Revocation
The Radiocommunications (EMC Standards) Notice 2004 made pursuant to regulation 32 of the Radiocommunications Regulations 2001 is hereby revoked on 1October 2004.
10. Transitional provision
Notwithstanding the revocation of the notice set out in clause 9, every product that is compliant with the requirements of that notice on the commencement date of this notice is deemed to be compliant with the requirements of this notice.


TABLE 1 - Australian and New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS, AS, NZS) Standards

AS/NZS CISPR 11 AS/NZS CISPR 12 AS/NZS CISPR 13 AS/NZS CISPR 14-1 AS/NZS CISPR 22 AS/NZS 4051 AS/NZS 4251.1 AS/NZS 4251.2 NZS 6869AS 62040.2 ISM radio frequency equipmentVehicles, motorboats, and spark-ignited engine-driven equipmentBroadcast receivers and associated equipmentHousehold appliances, electric tools and similar equipmentInformation technology equipmentElectrical lighting and similar equipmentEMC generic emission standard - residential, commercial and light industryEMC generic emission standard - industrial environmentsLimits and measurement methods of electromagnetic noise from A.C. power systems,0.15 - 1000 MHzUninterruptible power systems (UPS)

TABLE 2 - Special Committee On Radio Interference (CISPR) Standards

CISPR 11CISPR 12CISPR 13CISPR 14-1CISPR 15CISPR 22 ISM radio frequency equipmentVehicles, motorboats, and spark-ignited engine-driven equipmentBroadcast receivers and associated equipmentHousehold appliances, electric tools and similar equipmentElectrical lighting and similar equipmentInformation technology equipment

TABLE 3 - International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards

IEC 60204-31IEC 60439-1IEC 60669-2-1 IEC 60669-2-2IEC 60669-2-3IEC 60687 IEC 60730-1 IEC 60730-2-5IEC 60730-2-6IEC 60730-2-7IEC 60730-2-8IEC 60730-2-9IEC 60730-2-11IEC 60730-2-13IEC 60730-2-14IEC 60730-2-18IEC 60870-2-1 IEC 60945 IEC 60947-1 IEC 60947-2 IEC 60947-3 IEC 60947-4-1IEC 60947-4-2IEC 60947-4-3IEC 60947-5-1IEC 60947-5-2 IEC 60947-5-3 IEC 60947-5-6 IEC 60947-6-1 IEC 60947-6-2 IEC 60974-10 IEC 61000-3-8IEC 61000-6-3IEC 61000-6-4IEC 61008-1IEC 61037IEC 61038IEC 61326IEC 61543IEC 61800-3IEC 61812-1IEC 62040-2IEC 62052-11IEC 62053-21IEC 62053-22IEC 62053-23 Sewing machines, units and systemsLow voltage switch gear and control gear assembliesElectronic switchesRemote control switches (RCS)Time-delay switches (TDS)Alternating current static watt-hour meters for active energy - classes 0,2,S and 0,5,SAutomatic electrical controls for household and similar useAutomatic electrical burner control systemsAutomatic electrical pressure sensing controls Timers and time switchesElectrically operated water valvesTemperature sensing controlsEnergy regulatorsHumidity sensing controlsElectric actuatorsAutomatic electrical water and air flow sensing controlsTelecontrol equipment and systemsMaritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systemsLow voltage switch gear and control gear Circuit breakersSwitches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination unitsElectromechanical contactors and motor-startersAC semiconductor motor controllers and startersAC semiconductor controllers and contactors for non-motor loadsElectromagnetic control circuit devicesProximity switchesProximity devices and defined behaviour under fault conditions (PDF)DC interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR)Automatic transfer switching equipmentControl and protective switching devices (or equipment) (CPS)Arc welding equipment, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)Signalling on low voltage electrical installationsEMC generic emission standard - residential, commercial and light industryEMC generic emission standard - industrial environmentsResidual current operated circuit breakers for household and similar uses (RCCB)Electricity metering - tariff and load control - electronic ripple control receiversElectricity metering - tariff and load controls - time switchesElectrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use Residual current operated protective devices (RCD) for household and similar use Adjustable speed electrical power drive Specified time relays for industrial useUninterruptible power systems (UPS)Electricity metering equipment (a.c) - Particular requirements , tests and test conditions - Part 11: Metering equipmentElectricity metering equipment (a.c) - Particular requirements - Part 21: Static meters for reactive energy (classes 1 and 2)Electricity metering equipment (a.c) - Particular requirements - Part 22: Static meters for active energy (classes 0,2 and 0,5 S)Electricity metering equipment (a.c) - Particular requirements - Part 23: Static meters for reactive energy (classes 2 and 3)

TABLE 4 - European Norm (EN) Standards

EN 50065-1EN 50091-2EN 50148EN 50227EN 50263EN 50270EN 55011EN 55013EN 55014-1EN 55015 EN 55022 EN 55103-1EN 61000-6-3EN 61000-6-4EN 60204-31EN 60439-1EN 60669-2-1EN 60669-2-2EN 60669-2-3EN 60730-1EN 60730-2-5EN 60730-2-6EN 60730-2-7EN 60730-2-8EN 60730-2-9EN 60730-2-11EN 60730-2-13EN 60730-2-14EN 60730-2-18EN 60870-2-1EN 60945EN 60947-1EN 60947-2EN 60947-3EN 60947-4-1EN 60947-4-2EN 60947-4-3EN 60947-5-1EN 60947-5-2EN 60947-5-3EN 60947-5-6EN 60947-6-1EN 60947-6-2EN 60974-10EN 61008-1EN 61036EN 61037EN 61038EN 61326EN 61543EN 61800-3EN 61812-1EN 62052-11EN 62053-21EN 62053-22EN 62053-23 Signalling on low-voltage electrical installations in the range 3 kHz to 148,5 kHzUninterruptible power systems (UPS) Electronic taximetersControl circuit devices and switching elements proximity sensors Relays and protection equipmentEquipment for detection and measurement of combustible, toxic gases or oxygenISM radio frequency equipment Broadcast receivers and associated equipmentHousehold appliances, electric tools and similar apparatusElectrical lighting and similar equipmentInformation technology equipmentAudio, video and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional useEMC generic emission standard - residential, commercial and light industryEMC generic emission standard - industrial environmentsSewing machines, units and systemsLow voltage switchgear and controlgear assembliesSwitches for household and similar fixed-electrical installations - electronic switchesEM remote control switches (RCS)Time delay switches (TDS)Automatic electrical controls for household and similar useAutomatic electrical burner control systemsAutomatic electrical pressure sensing controlsTimers and time switchesElectrically operated water valves, including mechanical requirementsTemperature sensing controlsEnergy regulatorsHumidity sensing controlsElectric actuatorsAutomatic electrical water and air flow sensing controlsTelecontrol equipment and systemsMaritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems Low voltage switchgear and controlgear - general rulesCircuit breakersSwitches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination unitsElectromechanical contactors and motor startersAC semiconductor motor controllers and startersAC semiconductor controllers and contactors for non-motor loadsElectromechanical control circuit devicesProximity switchesProximity devices with defined behaviour under fault conditions (PDF)DC interface for proximity sensors and switching amplifiers (NAMUR)Multiple function equipment - automatic transfer switching equipmentControl and protective switching devices (or equipment) (CPS)Arc welding equipment, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)Residual current operated circuit (RCCB)Alternating current static watt-hour meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2) Electricity metering - tariff and load control - electronic ripple control receiversTime switches for tariff and load controlElectrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use Residual current operated protective devices (RCD) for household and similar useAdjustable speed electrical power drive systemsSpecified time relays for industrial use Electricity metering equipment (a.c) - Particular requirements , tests and test conditions - Part 11: Metering equipmentElectricity metering equipment (a.c) - Particular requirements - Part 21: Static meters for reactive energy (classes 1 and 2)Electricity metering equipment (a.c) - Particular requirements - Part 22: Static meters for active energy (classes 0,2 and 0,5 S)Electricity metering equipment (a.c) - Particular requirements - Part 23: Static meters for reactive energy (classes 2 and 3)

TABLE 5 - Codes of Practice

COP 001 Personal computer assemblies

TABLE 6 - ISM Frequencies

CharacteristicFrequency Frequency Range
6.780 MHz 6765 - 6795 MHz
13.56 MHz 13.553 - 13.567 MHz
27.12 MHz 26.957 - 27.283 MHz
35.7 MHz 35.4 - 36 MHz
40.68 MHz 40.66 - 40.7 MHz
433.92 MHz 433.05 - 434.79 MHz
921.5 MHz 915 - 928 MHz
2.45 GHz 2.4 - 2.5 GHz
5.8 GHz 5.725 - 5.875 GHz
24.125 GHz 24 - 24.25 GHz
61.25 GHz 61 - 61.5 GHz
122.5 GHz 122 - 123 GHz
245 GHz 244 - 246 GHz

Table 7 - Variations to Standards

Standard Provisions
AS/NZS CISPR 14-1 Subclauses 7.2.1 and 8.4 do not apply
EN 55014 Subclauses 7.2.1 and 8.4 do not apply
CISPR 14 Subclauses 7.2.1 and 8.4 do not apply
AS/NZS CISPR 22 Subclause 4.2 does not apply to the extent that a warning is not required to be included in the instructions for use.
EN 55022 Subclause 4.2 does not apply to the extent that a warning is not required to be included in the instructions for use.
CISPR 22 Subclause 4.2 does not apply to the extent that a warning is not required to be included in the instructions for use.


Dated at Wellington this Monday, the 6th day of September 2004


SANJAI RAJ,
Manager Business Services, Radio Spectrum Management,
Ministry of Economic Development.
Explanatory Note
This note is not part of the notice, but is intended to indicate its general effect. This notice prescribes:
(a) classes of products, being interfering equipment and susceptible equipment as defined in section 2(1) of the Radiocommunications Act 1989; and
(b) the standards applicable to particular classes of products; and
(c) the level of conformity applicable to a class of product; and
(d) products that are exempt from the need to be the subject of a declaration of conformity.