How To Acquire Accurate & Efficient EMC Lab Equipment

Tom Klouda, Elite VP

Tom Klouda, local lightning expert and EMC equipment extraordinaire, tells us what it takes to obtain quality EMC laboratory test equipment that accurately and efficiently tests our customers' products.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tests require the use of specialized and costly pieces of electronic equipment.  The electronic equipment must perform the measurements accurately and efficiently.  A process used to acquire equipment at Elite Electronic Engineering, Inc. that has been successful is a collaborative effort between Elite, our customers and the equipment manufacturers.

The process starts by identifying a need for the equipment.  The need can be identified from schedule bottle necks, missed opportunities, operation safety concerns or functionality.  Once the need is identified, various manufacturers of the test equipment are researched. In our research we consider the equipment’s features, cost, warranties and service.  Often, equipment on the market does not have the required features to meet our customer’s needs. This situation is where Elite’s personnel provide valuable insights.  Our customers and equipment manufacturers know everything about the design of their equipment. 

However, Elite is in the unique position of knowing how to test our customer’s equipment and how to use the manufacturer’s test equipment.  Knowing our customer’s need, Elite’s personnel work closely with the manufacturer to design equipment that accurately and efficiently performs the tests. This collaborative relationship has benefited everyone involved.  The EMC test industry also benefits because now the equipment Elite helped to design is available to everyone.      

Tom conducting an internal equipment training session in August.

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