EN 55035:2017/A11:2020 considers the electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment (MME). The standard helps to ensure that such equipment uses the recommended range and does not interfere with other multimedia equipment by following immunity requirements.
The standard combines the EMC immunity requirements for all multimedia equipment which were previously categorized separately and covered by:
- EN 55103-2 (Immunity for Professional Entertainment Lighting and Control)
- EN 55024 (Immunity for information technology equipment)
- EN 55020 (Immunity for sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment)
Is EN 55103-2 and EN 55024 still valid?
EN 55020 was withdrawn when such equipment was recategorized to fall under the Radio Equipment Directive as opposed to EMC regulations. EN 55103-2 and EN 55024 are going to be withdrawn from July and September 2022, respectively. The date of withdrawal for EN 55103-2 is July 28, 2022, and the date of withdrawal for EN 55024 is September 16, 2022.
After the withdrawal dates, manufacturers will no longer be able to demonstrate compliance or have a presumption of conformity to the EMC Directive for CE Marking. This means CE Marking of any products tested to these standards will become invalid.
If not already, manufacturers will need to test products to EN 55035, which is considered part of the requirements necessary to show compliance to the EMC Directive, aligned with EN 55032 for emissions.
What should You do as a manufacturer?
If you are a manufacturer of multimedia equipment, you will now need to:
- Review their documentation to ensure their product is tested to the latest version of the standard
- Perform additional testing where relevant to bring them up to the current standard and ensure compliance
- Update technical documentation, test results, and declarations to reflect the new standard and demonstrate conformity to legislation.
How Ampron products are impacted by this?
We are not. Our LCD EN 50121 Series displays are already certified against this standard.
