Compatible Electronics

Audio, Video, and Lighting

Audio, Video & Lighting EMC Testing

NVLAP-accredited testing for professional audio, video and lighting equipment to EN 55103-1/2, EN 55015, CISPR 15, and ICES-005 — emissions and immunity at three Southern California locations.

NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0EN 55103-1/2EN 55015 / CISPR 15Lake Forest · Brea · Newbury Park

Two Product Family Standards Covered

This page covers professional audio/video equipment under EN 55103 and electrical lighting equipment under EN 55015. Both fall under the broader Specialty Product EMC Testing service area. See About Family Standards for how product family standards compare to generic standards.

Professional AV Equipment

EN 55103-1/2 — Professional AV

For audio, video, and entertainment lighting apparatus intended for professional use — studios, broadcast facilities, concert halls, theaters.

  • EN 55103-1 (2009) — Emissions, Newbury Park
  • EN 55103-2 (2009) — Immunity, Newbury Park
  • Mixing consoles, power amplifiers, DMX controllers, studio monitors
Electrical Lighting Equipment

EN 55015 / CISPR 15

For luminaires, LED drivers, electronic ballasts, and lamp control gear — residential through industrial.

  • EN 55015 (2013) — Lake Forest & Newbury Park
  • CISPR 15 Ed.8.0 (2013) — Newbury Park
  • ICES-005 Issue 5 (Dec 2018) — all three locations
  • EN 55015 CISPR 15 learning article
Lighting Immunity

EN 61547 / IEC 61547

General lighting purposes — EMC immunity requirements.

Legacy AV & Broadcast Standards

Compatible Electronics maintains accreditation for legacy audio/video standards. EN 55013 (2013) is available at Newbury Park; EN 55013 (2001)+A1+A2 at Lake Forest and Brea. See the EN 55013 CISPR 13 learning article for historical context. EN 55014-1 (2006)+A1(2009) covers household appliances and electric tools at Brea.

Harmonic Current & Flicker for Lighting

LED drivers and electronic ballasts with switch-mode power supplies are subject to Harmonic Current Emissions Testing (IEC/EN 61000-3-2 Class C) at all three locations. Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker Testing (EN 61000-3-3 / IEC 61000-3-3) is also fully accredited.

Markets Covered

European Union — CE Marking

EN 55103-1/2 and EN 55015 for CE marking under the EMC Directive.

Canada — ICES-005

ICES-005 Issue 5 (lighting) at all three locations. See Canadian ICES testing.

Australia / New Zealand

RCM lighting compliance at Lake Forest and Newbury Park.

NVLAP-Accredited Reports

ILAC MRA recognized test reports accepted globally by market surveillance authorities.

Related Services & Learning Resources

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NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0 — EN 55103, EN 55015, CISPR 15, ICES-005 at Lake Forest, Brea & Newbury Park.

Brea: 714‑579‑0500 · Newbury Park: 805‑480‑4044

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