Q.
What is the difference between eti conformity testing services and
UL?
A: Both eti and UL are certified by
Federal OSHA to perform safety testing of various products. UL was
the first company certified, but now the field has been opened to
competition.
At eti, we differentiate
ourselves in two areas.
First, we are one of the pioneers in electrical testing for low
and medium voltage equipment. As the largest independent
electrical testing, maintenance and engineering service company in
the United States, we understand the pivotal role that proper
laboratory testing plays in bringing a product to market. We are
experts in the field of industrial electrical systems and
reliability.
Second, our service sets us apart. We work hard to maintain
schedules and timelines that work in your best interest. When you
choose eti, we make fast progress, and you reduce the time it
takes to bring your product to market.
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Q. Can eti perform tests to international
standards?
A: Yes. We perform tests to assure acceptance
throughout Europe, Canada, and other countries. Read about our
CE Marking and
EMC testing services for European
countries. In other parts of the world, we have cooperative
agreements with leading testing labs. This partnership ensures
that your product gets to market on time and on budget. Call us
for more information.
Northern California (925) 328-3400, or Southern
California (714) 961-2888.
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Q: What is the difference between Listing,
Labeling, Field Evaluation and Recognition?
A: The eti
Listed Mark on a product indicates that samples of the complete
product have been tested to nationally recognized Safety Standards
and found to be free from reasonably foreseeable risk of fire,
electric shock and related hazards.
Our Evaluated label is applied to products tested
at the point of manufacture, or when a unique or custom-modified
piece of equipment is first integrated into an existing system.
The eti Evaluated label
applied to the equipment signifies that the product meets the
essential requirements of the applicable product safety standard
or applicable portions of several product safety standards where
one single standard does not exist.
A Recognized Component is tested using the same
procedures and test methods that are used to test complete
assemblies. This evaluation is directed to a very specific
intended use or completes the basic testing with final testing and
evaluation occurring with the listing process of the final end use
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Q: If we use Recognized Components when we
build our product, does that mean our product is Listed?
A: No. When components are assembled into a
complete system, a new evaluation process is required. However,
using Recognized Components is a good idea and a good way to save
money and time in the evaluation process.
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Q:
Who does the term "Applicant" refer to?
A: Applicant: The company or individual who applies
to eti for the investigation
of a component, product or system. The applicant assumes the
financial obligation for the cost of the investigation and
Follow-Up Service, and exercises rights to information obtained as
a result of the investigation.
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Q. Who is the Manufacturer?
A. The manufacturer is the company or individual who maintains and
operates the factory facilities where a Listed or Recognized
product is manufactured or assembled, and where the product is
normally inspected as part of Follow-Up Service.
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Q. Who is the Listee?
A.: The listee could be a company or individual
whose name is used or in conjunction with a product and appears
under a product category in a published Product Directory.
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Q: Does eti provide EMC testing services?
A.: Yes. Please see our EMC
Testing Services description.
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Q: Does eti provide training programs?
A. Yes.
eti
is a leading provider of technical electrical training. Read more
about our Training Services.
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Q: What accreditations does eti have?
A.
eti is a Qualified Evaluation Service provider
for evaluations in the semiconductor industry. We currently have
a safety record (OSHA Incident rate) of 1.14 and an EMR rate of
.76.
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Q.
How long was eti a certified NRTL and can I expect there to be an
change in service level?
A.
eti
was certified by Federal OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory 1995 through 2008. In June 2008, OSHA did not
renew our NRTL status due to irregularities in terminology
involving manufacturer independence. Please read more
about this and how
eti
will continue to provide field
evaluation service at NRTL
listing notice.
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Q. Does eti offer testing to military
specifications?
A. Yes. Electro Magnetic Compatibility testing
addresses emissions and susceptibility testing that may affect
military communication and other military applications. Read more
about
eti's
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Q. What quality assurance standards does eti
follow?
A.
eti
relies upon standards from respected industry sources, such as the
NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, JCAHO, SEMI, as well as state and local
jurisdictions. Many of our engineers and technicians are members
of these groups and have earned industry certifications for
continuing education.
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Q. How do I begin the process of certifying my
product for market?
A. Try to assemble as much detail
about the product and its intended use. Call us early in your
design process. Our advice and resources will pay off with
streamlined production. Our engineers will make the process as
easy and fast as possible.
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Q. A local inspector required testing for our
new one-of-a-kind piece of equipment. Can eti get us back in
business – fast?
A. When an inspector tags your equipment as "unevaluated," time is
critical. Safety and compliance testing is required before the
equipment can be put into service. Read more about
eti's
responsive
Field Evaluation services.
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Q. Can eti go to a factory in another
country to certify a piece of equipment for me?
A. Yes.
eti
offers field evaluation at the point of manufacture, when
custom-made or foreign-made equipment is being produced or
modified for an unusual or unique process.
Read more about our Field
Evaluation services.
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