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LABORATORY RECOGNITION PROGRAM


EMC LABORATORY RECOGNITION PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This resource was created primarily to serve providers of EMC testing services
to Ford Motor Company.

COMPONENT EMC SPECIFICATIONS FMC1278 & FMC1280

FMC1278 and FMC1280 delineate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
for electrical and/or electronic (E/E) components and subsystems for Ford Motor
Company (FMC). These requirements were developed to assure compliance with
present and anticipated domestic and foreign regulations in addition to customer
satisfaction regarding the EMC of vehicle E/E systems. Specifically:

FMC1278 delineates EMC requirements for low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV)
electrical/electronic (E/E) components and subsystems during normal vehicle
operation.

FMC1280 delineates EMC requirements for HV E/E components and subsystems
specifically associated with Electric and Hybrid Electric vehicles and that are
active during HV battery charging while the vehicle is connected to the AC mains
power grid or an external DC charging device.

Processes associated with the FMC1278 and FMC1280 are contained in a separate
specification called FMC1279.  Processes include test plan creation, data
reporting and re-validation requirements. 

FMC1278, 1279 and 1280 are not publicly available.  Ford automotive suppliers
seeking to obtain these specifications must do so by contacting the appropriate
design activity within Ford Motor Company.

EMC LABORATORY RECOGNITION PER FMC1278 AND FMC1280 (UPDATED 05/31/2024)

Formal EMC certification (i.e. sign-off) testing of automotive E/E commodities
and subsystems for Ford Motor Company (FMC) is limited to EMC laboratories
recognized by FMC.  Although “pre-certification” EMC testing may be performed at
any non-recognized laboratory, the results from that testing will not be
accepted by FMC for formal certification.

The information presented describes the process that will be used by FMC for
laboratory recognition per FMC1278 and FMC1280 only.  Recognition is based on a
needs-assessment performed by FMC for specific regions.  Please be advised that
the recognition program is quite mature therefore addition of new laboratories
is infrequent.

Questions and/or comments concerning laboratory recognition shall be
forwarded to the individuals, listed below, who are responsible for laboratories
within their geographical region:

PROCESS FOR RECOGNITION PER FMC1278 & FMC1280 (NEW LABORATORIES)

Step 1: Request for consideration of recognition

The laboratory shall contact FMC to request consideration for support of
recognition.  The laboratory will also need to present a business case for
consideration of recognition.

For supplier-owned laboratories, the supplier shall contact the FMC product team
they are corresponding with to develop a business case for recognition of their
EMC test laboratory.   The business case for inclusion is ultimately based on
several factors including # of products provided to FMC, projected volumes, and
annual cost savings to FMC.  The business case is reviewed internally between
the FMC product and EMC teams for consideration.

For independent EMC laboratories, the laboratory shall contact one of the FMC
individuals listed below who are responsible for laboratory recognition within
their geographical region.  The business case for inclusion is based on the
geographical location of the laboratory relative Ford suppliers and the
projected need by Ford for additional EMC testing services.

Region Contact North/South America Robert Goyette (rgoyett1@ford.com) Japan,
China, South Korea, Taiwan, India Keith Frazier (kfrazier@ford.com)   Ronald
Missier (rmissier@ford.com) Europe Ayhan Gunsaya (agunsaya@ford.com)   Martin
Harvey (mharve27@ford.com)

Step 2: ISO 17025 accreditation

Once the laboratory (supplier-owned and independent) has received formal
notification that FMC will consider support for its recognition, the laboratory
shall then verify that they are accredited to ISO 17025 and include a copy of
their scope of accreditation showing inclusion of the base standards for the
associated test methods they wish to be recognized for.  A complete list is
shown in the table below.  All information must be in English.  It is preferred
that this information be available as a link from the accreditation body’s
website.  

Accreditation shall be granted only by an ILAC MRA signatory assessment
body.  It is neither necessary nor recommended for the laboratory to gain
accreditation for FMC’s unique test methods.  

Once ISO 17025 accreditation has been verified by FMC, the laboratory will be
provided a copy of the FMC EMC specifications for self-assessment.  The
additional steps must then be completed before recognition may be attained.

List of Base Standards Used in FMC EMC Recognition Process

Base Specification DescriptionStandardRadiated Emissions AnechoicIEC CISPR
25Bulk Current InjectionISO 11452-4Radiated Immunity AnechoicISO 11452-2Immunity
to Magnetic FieldsISO 11452-8Portable TransmittersISO 11452-9Radiated Immunity
ReverbISO-11452-11Transient ImmunityISO 7637-1ISO 7637-2Electrostatic
DischargeISO 10605:Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic
Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHzANSI C63.4Methods of measurement of
disturbances and immunity – Conducted disturbance measurementsCISPR
16-2-1Harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per
phase)IEC61000-3-2Harmonic currents produced by equipment connected to public
low-voltage systems with input current >16 A and ≤ 75 A per phaseIEC
61000-3-12Voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems,
for equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional
connectionIEC61000-3-3Voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage
supply systems – Equipment with rated current ≤ 75 A and subject to conditional
connectionIEC 61000-3-11Electrical fast transient/burst immunity testIEC
61000-4-4Surge immunity testIEC61000-4-5

Step 3: Self-Assessment and On-site Laboratory Visits

When Step 2 is complete, the laboratory will be provided copies of FMC1278 and
FMC1280 in addition to FMC1279 (process requirements).  The laboratory shall
leverage these documents to provide a self-assessment summary of its
capabilities to perform testing to FMC requirements, including a listing of any
limitations.  The self-assessment shall include a list of equipment available to
perform each test method. Arrangements for an on-site visit may occur at the
sole discretion of FMC EMC.

Limitations in capability found during the self-assessment must include timing
for when such capability will be attainable.  Unless specifically authorized by
FMC EMC, the recognition of the laboratory requires capability to perform all
test methods delineated in FMC1278 and FMC1280 (e.g. Mode Tuned Reverberation
per RI 114/114H)

The lab shall provide list of personal that will be performing the testing
including their education and level of experience.  The laboratory shall also
include information about the laboratory supervisor.  The supervisor shall meet
one of the following of requirements:

 * NARTE EMC Engineer Certification (provide certification #)
 * S.E.E or B.S. Physics degree (or equivalent) plus 5 years technical
   experience in an EMC laboratory.
 * S.E.E. (or equivalent) plus 3 years technical experience in an EMC
   laboratory.
 * Associate degree in electronics specific discipline (e.g. EET) plus 10 years
   technical experience in an EMC laboratory.

In addition to the qualification criteria listed above, the laboratory shall
verify that the laboratory supervisor/manager is responsible for:

 * Laboratory technical operations and training
 * Review and approval of test data and reports
 * Serve as the single point of contact to the FMC EMC team. No other person

Step 4:  Test Facility Report

If the summary self-assessment is accepted, a detailed EMC test facility
report shall be provided which includes, but not limited to, equipment list for
each test, laboratory procedures, setup diagrams / test setup photos,
performance history plan / data, and an example test report.  FMC will provide
details concerning the pro-forma of this report.

The laboratory shall provide evidence that they are executing a periodic
verification of the stability in their test/measurement system for each test
method.  This verification procedure must also be clearly defined in the
facility report.

Step 5:  Proficiency Testing

The laboratory may be requested to perform testing at their expense using an
artifact specified by FMC.  This includes artifacts including but not limited to
those provided by FMC or artifacts owned by the laboratory.  The test
results are reviewed and approved by FMC.

Maintaining Recognition per FMC1278 & FMC1280 (Existing Recognized Laboratories)

Existing recognized EMC laboratories are to maintain their accreditation to ISO
17025 inclusive of the relevant international standards (see above).  At the
request of FMC, the laboratory shall provide the latest copy of their scope of
accreditation.

The lab provides attestation that they will follow the process requirements
delineated in FMC1279.  This attestation requires update upon updates to FMC1278
and FMC1280 or annually, whichever comes first.

At the request of FMC EMC, additional information shall be provided by the
laboratory.  Examples include but not limited to:

 * Change in test requirements or test methods.
 * Reported tests related issues.
 * Change in the laboratory location.
 * Change in the laboratory supervisor/manager.

Suspension of Recognition

FMC reserves the right to temporarily or permanently suspend the recognition of
any laboratory that does not follow the requirements delineated FMC1278/1280,
details delineated in the EMC test plan provided or the processes delineated in
FMC1279.   FMC may also elect to terminate recognition of laboratories that are
not actively engaged in EMC testing of Ford related commodities and subsystems.

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