Successfully complying with both Mexican and international regulations to perform EMC testing on electronic equipment for telecommunications and automotive industries in a Semi-Anechoic Chamber (SAC) was the key challenge for the test house giant Intertek Latinoamérica & Caribbean in Mexico.
The first shipment of our new generation of Tempest and acoustically shielded doors is ready to cross the Atlantic. How did we succeed in developing a door that meets TEMPEST shielding standards while also being acoustically proof? Over four posts, our specialist will guide you through this journey from concept and prototype, including all the challenges we faced, to the final solution.
Our services include maintenance and validated testing. We recommend that both are executed by authorized personnel only. Our expert teams can perform preventive maintenance on RF-shielded doors, mode-stirrer systems, and positioning equipment such as turntables. We also offer validation services to see if your EMC test chamber or RF-shielded room still functions within its intended limits and avoiding unexpected down-time or product recalls at the same time.
Our services include maintenance and validated testing. We recommend that both are executed by authorized personnel only. Our expert teams can perform preventive maintenance on RF-shielded doors, mode-stirrer systems, and positioning equipment such as turntables. We also offer validation services to see if your EMC test chamber or RF-shielded room still functions within its intended limits and avoiding unexpected down-time or product recalls at the same time.
A shielded room can perform conducted emission and immunity EMC measurements, eliminating harmful external influences, leading to more accurate and consistent test results. Being a Faraday cage, a shielded room will not only improve test results but will also form an excellent aid in protecting information and essential hardware. Comtest can assist governments, the military, financial institutions, and large corporations in protecting what matters most in critical situations. We offer the highest quality, sensitivity, and security before, during and after working with you.
A shielded room can perform conducted emission and immunity EMC measurements, eliminating harmful external influences, leading to more accurate and consistent test results. Being a Faraday cage, a shielded room will not only improve test results but will also form an excellent aid in protecting information and essential hardware. Comtest can assist governments, the military, financial institutions, and large corporations in protecting what matters most in critical situations. We offer the highest quality, sensitivity, and security before, during and after working with you.
Comtest has been building high-quality antenna test ranges for more than 20 years. We are dedicated to putting our experience to work for you, turning any problem you might have into a customized test solution. As for researching and developing your products, we know speed and return on investment are very important. That’s why we ensure your project is delivered on schedule, on budget and exactly as ordered.
Comtest has been building high-quality antenna test ranges for more than 20 years. We are dedicated to putting our experience to work for you, turning any problem you might have into a customized test solution. As for researching and developing your products, we know speed and return on investment are very important. That’s why we ensure your project is delivered on schedule, on budget and exactly as ordered.
Comtest offers semi and full anechoic chambers that shield almost 100% of ambient emissions and reflect minimal internal radiation. We deliver or build your custom test chamber at your location, depending on what size chamber you need. If you tell us your challenges, we’ll offer a tailored turnkey solution from design to installation, including upgrades and yearly certifications.
We are committed to helping you achieve the best EMC testing possible.
Comtest offers semi and full anechoic chambers that shield almost 100% of ambient emissions and reflect minimal internal radiation. We deliver or build your custom test chamber at your location, depending on what size chamber you need. If you tell us your challenges, we’ll offer a tailored turnkey solution from design to installation, including upgrades and yearly certifications.
We are committed to helping you achieve the best EMC testing possible.
Solid preparation and a highly experienced installation team enable us to probably be the fastest company in the industry today. We talked to our Project Manager, Jan Van Der Zalm, about the secrets behind this success.
‘We take the preparation very seriously,’ says Jan. ‘We want to know every detail about the client’s venue: whether the floor has been levelled, if there is enough space for us to work, how we access the building, whether the designated area is prepared by the client, how the safety conditions are, and if there are any local instructions we should be aware of.
Do you always work with the same installation team?
Jan van der Zalm: ‘I prefer to, if possible. You know, our team of nine installation professionals has been with us for more than fifteen years. These guys are incredibly skilled and quick, partly because I send enough guys so they can be there for as short a time as possible. That’s good for the client and also saves us unnecessary overhead costs such as hotels.’
When can the clients use their new chambers?
Jan: ‘After completing and checking the installation, I take all the necessary time to hand over the test chamber to the client. I demonstrate how the doors and turntable work, show them that everything meets the design specifications, including the lamps and filters, and confirm that everything is functioning well. Once the client signs off, my colleague Peter or an independent test service provider will validate the chamber. For the installation team and me, there’s nothing more to do than to clean up, take the packaging with us, and let the client enjoy their new chamber.’
Are you worried that installing a new test chamber might disrupt your workplace? In that case, you really should speak with one of our technical consultants: Uliana Trucchi, Vincent van de Vrie, or Marc Le Roy.
Installation is part of our Worry-Free Five Step Process. Watch our short explanation video of all five steps through the link in the comments.