Domestic Automotive EMC Testing

Elite is the leading laboratory for automotive EMC and electrical testing. We have leveraged our decades of military and regulatory test experience and have invested in dedicated equipment, test chambers, quality accreditations, and personnel, to become the most recognized and approved lab by the automotive and truck OEMs.

• Chrysler Approved 3rd Party EMC Laboratory
• GM Approved
• Ford Approved

Automotive EMC Lab Accreditation Program (AEMCLAP)

Chrysler, Ford and GM have worked together with the American Association of Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to develop a quality system accreditation specifically to assess automotive EMC test laboratories. 

AEMCLAP is an accreditation program that evaluates a suite of thirteen EMC and electrical test methods common to automotive testing.  It’s a rigorous quality assurance program that includes on-site assessment by A2LA auditors of Elite’s test and calibration process, equipment, and personnel. It also includes proficiency testing that establishes correlation between the test results measured at Elite with the results from the Chrysler, Ford, or GM reference laboratories.

Pre-Test Check List for Client Supplied Information and Equipment 

• Test Plan - IMPORTANT!!!  Please note that for any domestic OEM EMC testing, a formal test plan is required from the supplier for design validation or production validation tests. The test plan must be approved by the OEM and be available to Elite at the start of testing. Without it, the testing will be considered “engineering development” information only and the results will not be formally accepted by the OEM.
• Test Harness - The supplier must provide suitable harnesses as described in the OEM specifications.  Elite has specialized filtered feed throughs to interface signals into and out of its chambers and test equipment. To request a specification sheet for the harness configuration contact an Elite sales engineer at sales@elitetest.com.
• Test Monitoring and Control Equipment - The supplier will need to supply all test item loads, I/O simulators, fixtures, or other systems necessary to fully function the device under test. We recommend the supplier functionally check the test item, monitoring system and harness prior to shipping to Elite.

Elite’s Unique Automotive Capabilities

• EMC and Environmental Stress under one roof. Elite’s one location for full DV and PV testing offers convenience and saves time and cost.
• Four CISPR 25 compliant RF anechoic chambers
• Radiated Susceptibility to 200V/m from 10kHz – 18GHz and Local and remote open field sites for CISPR12 and J551-2
• Satellite Radio (Sirrius & XM) test tone generators required for immunity testing on automotive stereo systems.
• 10 hp variable speed drive stand for testing alternators, generators, and pumps
• Fiber Optic CAN Bus interface

Chrysler EMC Testing

Chrysler ESD Setup

Elite has met the exacting standards demanded by Chrysler Corporation to become a fully approved third party EMC test lab.  When our clients seek Chrysler validation services, our test labs can provide it—without compromise and without question.  Elite is fully approved for all sections of DC10614, DC10615, DC 11224, and DC11225 to assure the acceptance of test results  As one of the original approved Chrysler third party test labs, Elite has extensive experience dealing with Chrysler specific test methods and administrative processes. We have the ability to handle multiple projects and provide flexible short-notice scheduling. Elite engineers can assist with test plan development, EMI suppression, EMC design. 

General Motors EMC Testing

600V/m Radiated Immunity
Mode Tuned and
Absorber Lined Chamber.

Having decades of experience with General Motors test methods, Elite can provide the firsthand knowledge and experience to get your product tested—and accepted—in the GM system.

Our GM capabilities include anechoic chamber or reverberation chamber mode tuned testing for the Radiated Immunity Radar Pulse Packet Testing at 600V/m.

Ford EMC Testing

Ford Parallel Wire Noise Test

Elite is fully recognized for EMC testing by the Ford Motor Company. Utilizing a Ford-approved EMC test plan, you can be assured Elite test results will be accepted for your DV and PV submittal. We have the experience, equipment and people to get your product tested accurately and on time.

Elite is recognized for all Ford methods including parallel/miscellaneous noise and other transients.  Recognition means we're approved for the entire Ford line, including Mazda and Volvo.

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