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WiMAX Forum New Certification Testing Item - RRT

RRT, which stands for Radio Requirement Testing, is a new testing item active from Aug 1. Members need to conduct this testing for Mobile Stations for various Mobile WiMAX band classes as listed in WiMAX Forum Mobile Certification Profile. It combines various regional regulatory requirements for spectrum mask and spurious emission as it aims to provide an universal standard. Initially, WiMAX Forum will firstly start RRT testing for profile M2500T-01(2.5GHz) from Aug 1. (CRSL 7.0)

Bureau Veritas ADT has rich expriences on RF regulatory testing, and will conduct RRT testing from now on. top

Multi-Bandwidth Profile Guidance

With latest CRSL 6.2 published, it adds one guideline for multi-bandwidth profile. Profiles that list more than one bandwidth should be treated as if they are diffierent profiles per bandwidth. For instance - M2500T-01(2.5GHz) is treated as two profiles for the purposes of test reduction. For more details, please contact Bureau Veritas ADT. top

New exemption list regarding Russian SCRF/GKRCh permission for RF devices

Previously only Bluetooth version 1.0, Wi-Fi CPE (IEEE802.11b/g) and RF toys with RF remote were were exempted from applying SCRF permission. On end of April, the following additional devices have been included on the list of exempted devices. Therefore, these devices don't need to apply for SCRF permission.

• 802.11a
• Short Range devices
• Alarm devices

Please note that bluetooth version which uses a few types of modulation techniques (other than GFSK) is still mandatory for SCRF.

However, all devices that are not subject to SCRF are now subject to registration at local RFC (Radio Frequency Center). Please contact us for details. top

SIRIM label application online from 1st June

Malaysia RF authority SIRIM informed that from 1st June 2009 applicants have to buy SIRIM labels online at EMAS (Electronic Mobile and Access System). Manual application will no longer be accepted then. top

NTRA Issues GPS Related Decisions

Egypt National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) made a decision to allow the import of cars equipped with GPS and navigation programs and informed the Customs Authority to act accordingly.

The new rules also permit the import of GPS-enabled mobile phones, computers and other devices with civilian applications provided that NTRA authorizes the type of machines based on its criteria and procedures.

Meanwhile, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) services can only be authorized by NTRA according to specific regulations and in coordination with the concerned security authorities. AVL systems are currently tested in trains and ambulances. top

Turkey EMC DoC requirement

EMC directive in Declaration of Conformity must refer 2004 directive and the following information must be on the product or package or on Turkish User Manual before the Importation:

• The detailed information regarding Manufacturer (title, address, phone, etc.)
• The detailed information regarding Importer
• Country of Origin (i.e. Made in ...)

After July 1st, products, which will be sent to Turkey without these information stickers, will not be able to be imported to Turkey. For this reason, from now on these stickers must be put on the product or package or on the Turkish User Manual. top

EPA Announces Energy Star label for Computer Servers Version 1.0

On 18 May, 2009, USA EPA announced Energy Star requirements for computer servers that will protect the environment and obtain the significant energy savings. In a word, the computer servers that gain the Energy Star label will be 30 percent more energy efficient than standard servers.

The benefits for earning the Energy Star Label as below:

• Efficient power supplies that generate less waste heat, reducing the need for excess air conditioning in the facilities where they are housed;
• Improved power quality, which provides building-wide efficiency benefits;
• Capabilities to measure real time power use, processor utilization, and air temperature, which improves manageability and lowers total cost of ownership;
• Advanced power management features to save energy across various operating states; and A power and performance data sheet for purchasers that standardizes key information on energy performance, features and other capabilities.

More information on the new specification and all EPA's data center initiatives: http://www.energystar.gov/datacenters

Definitions:

Computer Server: A computer that provides services and manages networked resources for client devices, e.g., desktop computers, notebook computers, thin clients, wireless devices, PDAs, IP telephones, other Computer Servers and other networked devices. Computer Servers are sold through enterprise channels for use in data centers and office/corporate environments. Computer Servers are designed to respond to requests and are primarily accessed via network connections, and not through direct user input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, etc. In addition, Computer Servers must have all of the following characteristics:

• Marketed and sold as a Computer Server;
• Designed for and listed as supporting Computer Server Operating Systems (OS) and/or hypervisors, and targeted to run user-installed enterprise applications;
• Support for error-correcting code (ECC) and/or buffered memory (including both buffered DIMMs and buffered on board (BOB) configurations);
• Packaged and sold with one or more AC-DC or DC-DC power supply(s); and
• All processors have access to shared system memory and are independently visible to a single OS or hypervisor.

Effective Requirements for Qualifying Products:

A. Power Supply Efficiency Requirements

Efficiency Requirements for Computer Server Power Supplies

Power Factor Requirements for Computer Server Power Supplies

B. Active Power Requirements

Base Configuration Idle Power Requirements

Additional Idle Power Allowances for Extra Components

Tier 1 requirements: Effective Date May 15, 2009.

Other Information for Computer Server Version 1.0 please see as link: http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/product_specs/program_reqs/computer_server_prog_req.pdf

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Green Regulation Introduction Seminar: EuP, Energy &REACH

Regional Green Regulations have become a powerful policy tool these years. They establish a new trade barrier and raise the pressure on vendor's operation. The semina will demonstrate EU's EuP and REACH Directives as well as energy consumption requirements of some countries. We expect help vendors comply with regulations and market their products over the word faster through the seminar.

• Organizer: Bureau Veritas
• Date: Jul. 8th, 2009 (Wed)
• Time: 13:00~17:00
• Venue: Labor Recreation Center of Hsinchu Science Park, 1st Meeting Room
• Add.: No. 2, Sin-an Rd., Hsinchu City 30016, Taiwan (map download, parking lot available at the right of the center)
• Fee: free
• Presentation language: Chinese
• Contact person: Mr. Wang (+886-3-318-3232 ext. 1622)
• E-mail: ys_wang@adt.com.tw
• Agenda

Agenda download (Chinese)

Registration form download (Chinese)

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