What is the AS/NZS 4268 Test Report?

On February 24, 2017, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) officially released the new standard as/nzs 4268:2017 for short-range wireless devices, which came into effect immediately upon issuance. A one-year transition period was also provided:

①　Both AS/NZS 4268:2017 and the 2012 version coULd be used before February 24, 2018.

②　The mandatory implementation of AS/NZS 4268:2017 started on February 24, 2018.

Key Changes in the New Version

For wireless products exported to Australia or New Zealand, a complete test report issued in accordance with the corresponding ETSI or fcc standards is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with AS/NZS 4268:2017. The new standard eliminates the version numbers of referenced standards and clearly specifies that laboratories may conduct tests using relevant ETSI or FCC standards, with the following requirements:

1. When conducting tests as requiRED by the test items, the version of the ETSI standard published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) shall be adopted.

2. Valid FCC standards (applicable to products imported into or manufactured in Australia) shall be used for testing.

3. Test methods are added in Table 1 of the standard. For devices operating in specific frequency bands, ETSI-related standard test methods are recommended, but the corresponding FCC standards may also be adopted. For devices without recommended test standards, either the corresponding ETSI standards or FCC standards can be used.

4. Currently, Australia prohibits all RLAN devices from operating in the 5,600 MHz - 5,650 MHz frequency band.

5. Regarding the test methods for products using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, AS/NZS 4268:2017 requires the use of the latest version of the standard published in the Official Journal of the European Union, whereas the 2012 version still adopts ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1.

AS/NZS CISPR 22 for ITE Products

Information Technology Equipment (ITE) exported to Australia and New Zealand must comply with the Australian and New Zealand EMC test standard AS/NZS CISPR 22.

①　AS/NZS CISPR 22 mainly tests Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), including conducted interference tests and radiated interference tests.

②　This standard is similar to the EU's EN 55022 in terms of test requirements. The only difference lies in the test voltage environment: EN 55022 is implemented under a 230V voltage supply, while AS/NZS CISPR 22 is conducted under a 240V voltage supply.

Application Process for AS/NZS 4268 and AS/NZS CISPR 22 Test Reports

1. Fill in our company's application form.

2. Provide all test prototypes. Prepare 2 power prototypes (for series applications, a series difference description and all test prototypes are required).

3. Upon completion of the tests, our company will issue a draft version of the AS/NZS 4268 and AS/NZS CISPR 22 test reports (the draft must be confirmed by the client).

4. After the client's confirmation, our company will arrange the official electronic versions of the AS/NZS 4268 and AS/NZS CISPR 22 test reports for delivery.

5. Send the original hardcopy documents to the client.