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EMC Compliance Testing to Industry Canada Requirements

Industry Canada (IC) is the Canadian Agency regulating the electronics industry similar to the FCC regulating the United States. The development of Canadian regulations began in 1988, with Canada's adoption of changes to its radio regulations for personal computers and peripherals. The technical requirements are very closely harmonized with U.S. requirements, but in some cases separate label statements or application procedures are mandated for each country. Industry Canada, the administrative authority for both radio and wire line telecom use, has only one common filing procedure, which is termed "certification." Where certification is not required, products are either unregulated or subject to verification by the manufacturer or importer.

Among our IC testing capabilities are:

ICES-003 - Digital Devices

IC Radio Spectrum Standards including but not limited to:

IC RSS GEN – General Requirements
IC RSS 102 – Radio Exposure Requirements
IC RSS 119 - Land and Mobile Stations
RSS-123 - Low Power Licensed Radiocommunication Devices
IC RSS 128 – 800 MHz Dual Mode TDMA Cellular
IC RSS 129 – 800 MHz Dual Mode CDMA Cell Phones
IC RSS 130 - Digital Cordless Phones
IC RSS 132 - 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz Cell Phones
IC RSS 133 – 2 GHz PCS
IC RSS-134 – 900 MHz Narrowband PCS
IC RSS 170 - Satellite Mobile Earth Stations
IC RSS 210 - Low-power Intentional Radiators, Category I
IC RSS 310 - Low-power Intentional Radiators, Category II

For any testing to IC Standards not listed, please contact us for clarifications at 770.740.0717 or via email at certify@ustech-lab.com.

ICES-003

Verification is required for products falling within the scope of Canada's Interference-Causing Equipment Standards (ICES). ICES-003 covers general digital device emissions from products in much the same way as FCC Part 15, but is only relevant to digital circuitry and does not cover receivers or transmitters. The digital device emissions addressed in ICES-003 incorporates the same list of exempted devices as FCC Section 15.103, citing transportation vehicles, test equipment, and the like. For all ICE Standards, a manufacturer or importer is required to retain for at least five years a record of all compliance measurements performed and to make this record available to the government upon request. A written notice indicating compliance must accompany each product, preferably as a label on the product itself, but alternatively as a statement included in the user's manual.

The definition of digital apparatus starts at 10 kHz (rather than the FCC's 9 kHz) but centers on the use of computations, recording, filing, and data transfer and retrieval. Class A and Class B definitions are consistent with those found in FCC Part 15. The measurement references and limits cited in ICES-003 are Canadian Standards Association standards C108.8-M1983, "Electromagnetic Emissions from Data-Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines" and CAN/CSA-CISPR 22-96. Either reference may be used for limits and methods.

The radiated-emissions limits of ICES-003 are similar to the formats specified in FCC Part 15 and CISPR 22. There are no limits specified above 1000 MHz, following the precedent set by CISPR 22.

IC RSS 102

IC RSS 102 covers “the requirements and measurement techniques used to evaluate radio frequency (RF) exposure compliance of radiocommunication apparatus designed to be used within the vicinity of the human body”. Depending on whether the radio is worn on the body, or located a minimum of 20 cm away from an operator will determine if the RF Exposure level is tested or calculated. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 119

IC RSS 119 covers land and mobile stations in the 27.41 - 960MHz and 20 - 30kHz frequency/channeling range requiring licensing. In addition, a manufacturer or importer shall carry out periodic testing to ensure continuing compliance of newly manufactured or imported units intended for sale in Canada. The manufacturer or importer shall correct non-compliance problems. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 123

This document sets out standards for low power radio devices that are permitted to operate in various bands, devices such as wireless microphones (one-way), two-way voice and data, and wireless cameras. A technical acceptance certificate (TAC) is required, pursuant to subsection 4(2) of the Radiocommunication Act and the Radiocommunication Regulations. Before certification is granted, the applicant shall show that the applicable standards have been complied with. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 128

This document sets out the minimum requirements for the certification (type-approval) of transmitters and receivers for the dual-mode (analog and digital TDMA) cellular telephone system in the 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz paired bands. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS-129

This document sets out the minimum standards for transmitters and receivers for the dual-mode (analog and CDMA) cellular telephone system in the 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz paired bands. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 130

IC RSS 130 covers the requirements for wireless cordless telephones in the 944 - 948.5 MHz bandwidth. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 132

This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for the certification of transmitters and receivers for cellular telephone systems in the 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz bands employing new technologies. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 133

This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for the certification of transmitters and receivers used in radio communications systems to provide Personal Communications Services (PCS) in the 1850-1910 MHz and 1930-1990 MHz bands. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 134

This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for transmitters and receivers for the narrowband personal communication service (PCS) in the 900 MHz band. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 139

IC RSS covers the requirements for licensed radio communications devices in the 2400-2483.5MHz bandwidth. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 170

This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for transmitters and receivers for mobile earth stations (MES) (including hand-held units) used for satellite communication. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 210

This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out the requirements for license exempt low-power intentional radiators, defined as Category I equipment as per RSS-Gen. The applicable standard for low-power intentional radiators in Canada, for Category I equipment correspondcorresponds with FCC Part 15 Subpart C. The two are very closely harmonized in terms of permitted frequencies, types of operation, and other technical requirements, but a separate certification application is required for Canada. Receivers for RSS-210 transmitters also require certification (versus the Part 15 processes of verification or DoC), with applicable limits to be found in RSS-210.

Whereas the receivers used for many high-power radio services in the United States are tested for compliance under Part 15 Subpart B rules, Canadian receivers for other than RSS-210 are certified under the Radio Standards Specification standard for the relevant transmitter, such as RSS 119 or RSS 130. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.

IC RSS 310

This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for low-power licence-exempt radiocommunication devices (LPDs) defined as Category II equipment as per RSS-Gen. Even though Category II equipment is exempt from certification, it nevertheless must comply with all requirements set out in this and other applicable standards. US Technologies can issue a report showing compliance with the Certification requirements of the standard, without submitting for the Certification. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details.


Privacy Statement Legal Disclaimer	IC EMC Compliance Testing to Industry Canada Requirements Industry Canada (IC) is the Canadian Agency regulating the electronics industry similar to the FCC regulating the United States. The development of Canadian regulations began in 1988, with Canada's adoption of changes to its radio regulations for personal computers and peripherals. The technical requirements are very closely harmonized with U.S. requirements, but in some cases separate label statements or application procedures are mandated for each country. Industry Canada, the administrative authority for both radio and wire line telecom use, has only one common filing procedure, which is termed "certification." Where certification is not required, products are either unregulated or subject to verification by the manufacturer or importer. Among our IC testing capabilities are: ICES-003 - Digital Devices IC Radio Spectrum Standards including but not limited to: IC RSS GEN – General Requirements IC RSS 102 – Radio Exposure Requirements IC RSS 119 - Land and Mobile Stations RSS-123 - Low Power Licensed Radiocommunication Devices IC RSS 128 – 800 MHz Dual Mode TDMA Cellular IC RSS 129 – 800 MHz Dual Mode CDMA Cell Phones IC RSS 130 - Digital Cordless Phones IC RSS 132 - 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz Cell Phones IC RSS 133 – 2 GHz PCS IC RSS-134 – 900 MHz Narrowband PCS IC RSS 170 - Satellite Mobile Earth Stations IC RSS 210 - Low-power Intentional Radiators, Category I IC RSS 310 - Low-power Intentional Radiators, Category II For any testing to IC Standards not listed, please contact us for clarifications at 770.740.0717 or via email at certify@ustech-lab.com. ICES-003 Verification is required for products falling within the scope of Canada's Interference-Causing Equipment Standards (ICES). ICES-003 covers general digital device emissions from products in much the same way as FCC Part 15, but is only relevant to digital circuitry and does not cover receivers or transmitters. The digital device emissions addressed in ICES-003 incorporates the same list of exempted devices as FCC Section 15.103, citing transportation vehicles, test equipment, and the like. For all ICE Standards, a manufacturer or importer is required to retain for at least five years a record of all compliance measurements performed and to make this record available to the government upon request. A written notice indicating compliance must accompany each product, preferably as a label on the product itself, but alternatively as a statement included in the user's manual. The definition of digital apparatus starts at 10 kHz (rather than the FCC's 9 kHz) but centers on the use of computations, recording, filing, and data transfer and retrieval. Class A and Class B definitions are consistent with those found in FCC Part 15. The measurement references and limits cited in ICES-003 are Canadian Standards Association standards C108.8-M1983, "Electromagnetic Emissions from Data-Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines" and CAN/CSA-CISPR 22-96. Either reference may be used for limits and methods. The radiated-emissions limits of ICES-003 are similar to the formats specified in FCC Part 15 and CISPR 22. There are no limits specified above 1000 MHz, following the precedent set by CISPR 22. Back to Top IC RSS 102 IC RSS 102 covers “the requirements and measurement techniques used to evaluate radio frequency (RF) exposure compliance of radiocommunication apparatus designed to be used within the vicinity of the human body”. Depending on whether the radio is worn on the body, or located a minimum of 20 cm away from an operator will determine if the RF Exposure level is tested or calculated. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 119 IC RSS 119 covers land and mobile stations in the 27.41 - 960MHz and 20 - 30kHz frequency/channeling range requiring licensing. In addition, a manufacturer or importer shall carry out periodic testing to ensure continuing compliance of newly manufactured or imported units intended for sale in Canada. The manufacturer or importer shall correct non-compliance problems. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 123 This document sets out standards for low power radio devices that are permitted to operate in various bands, devices such as wireless microphones (one-way), two-way voice and data, and wireless cameras. A technical acceptance certificate (TAC) is required, pursuant to subsection 4(2) of the Radiocommunication Act and the Radiocommunication Regulations. Before certification is granted, the applicant shall show that the applicable standards have been complied with. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 128 This document sets out the minimum requirements for the certification (type-approval) of transmitters and receivers for the dual-mode (analog and digital TDMA) cellular telephone system in the 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz paired bands. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS-129 This document sets out the minimum standards for transmitters and receivers for the dual-mode (analog and CDMA) cellular telephone system in the 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz paired bands. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 130 IC RSS 130 covers the requirements for wireless cordless telephones in the 944 - 948.5 MHz bandwidth. U S. Technologies offers various testing services based on the individual product. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 132 This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for the certification of transmitters and receivers for cellular telephone systems in the 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz bands employing new technologies. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 133 This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for the certification of transmitters and receivers used in radio communications systems to provide Personal Communications Services (PCS) in the 1850-1910 MHz and 1930-1990 MHz bands. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 134 This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for transmitters and receivers for the narrowband personal communication service (PCS) in the 900 MHz band. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 139 IC RSS covers the requirements for licensed radio communications devices in the 2400-2483.5MHz bandwidth. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 170 This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for transmitters and receivers for mobile earth stations (MES) (including hand-held units) used for satellite communication. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 210 This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out the requirements for license exempt low-power intentional radiators, defined as Category I equipment as per RSS-Gen. The applicable standard for low-power intentional radiators in Canada, for Category I equipment correspondcorresponds with FCC Part 15 Subpart C. The two are very closely harmonized in terms of permitted frequencies, types of operation, and other technical requirements, but a separate certification application is required for Canada. Receivers for RSS-210 transmitters also require certification (versus the Part 15 processes of verification or DoC), with applicable limits to be found in RSS-210. Whereas the receivers used for many high-power radio services in the United States are tested for compliance under Part 15 Subpart B rules, Canadian receivers for other than RSS-210 are certified under the Radio Standards Specification standard for the relevant transmitter, such as RSS 119 or RSS 130. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top IC RSS 310 This Radio Standards Specification (RSS) sets out requirements for low-power licence-exempt radiocommunication devices (LPDs) defined as Category II equipment as per RSS-Gen. Even though Category II equipment is exempt from certification, it nevertheless must comply with all requirements set out in this and other applicable standards. US Technologies can issue a report showing compliance with the Certification requirements of the standard, without submitting for the Certification. Please complete our online form, email us at certify@ustech-lab.com, or contact us by phone at 770.740.0717 for details. Back to Top

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