About Element Wimborne Laboratory
Element Wimborne is a European Aerospace, Military, and Civil EMC Testing centre of excellence.
We have the largest capacity for aerospace Environmental and EMC Testing in the UK, making Wimborne the ideal testing partner for aerospace, military, transportation, energy, rail, marine, medical, and industrial manufacturers who need to ensure their products are compliant with either industry-specific standards or in-service conditions.
Our laboratory features several EMC chambers, reverberation chambers, and indirect lightning test equipment, supporting a wide range of product qualification needs. Key capabilities include 2 x 3M CISPR16 semi-anechoic EMC chambers, 3 x transient chambers, 3 x mill/aero EMC chambers, 2 x reverb chambers, and 1 x indirect lightning laboratory.
Element Wimborne specializes in EMC Testing for aerospace, marine, Defence, CE and UKCA Marking, and Lightning Testing. Our military EMC Testing and qualification services support defense validation and help companies perform Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) testing in a short timeframe. We also provide EMC testing for commercial and industrial products such as IT and office equipment, medical devices, consumer electronics, and lighting.
Compliance and capabilities at Element Wimborne
Automotive Sub-Assemblies We Test:
- Electronic control units (ECUs)
- In-vehicle infotainment systems
- Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
- Electric power steering modules
- Battery management systems (BMS)
- DC-DC converters and inverters
- Lighting control modules
- HVAC control systems
- Instrument clusters and displays
Aerospace Equipment We Test:
- (Primarily Sub-Assemblies and Line Replaceable Units - LRUs)
- Avionics units
- Power distribution modules
- Navigation and communication systems
- Flight control computers
- Environmental control units
- Cabin lighting and passenger interface systems
- Data acquisition and processing units
- Radar and transponder systems
Military and Defence Equipment We Test:
- Vehicle-mounted electronics
- Communication and encryption systems
- Radar and targeting subsystems
- Navigation and positioning units
- Tactical displays and control panels
- Weapon system control modules
- Portable field equipment
- Unmanned system electronics (UAVs, UGVs)
Rail Equipment We Test:
- Traction and propulsion control units
- Train communication and control systems
- Passenger information systems
- Signalling and safety electronics
- Pantograph and braking control modules
- Driver assistance systems
- Onboard diagnostic and monitoring units
- Door and HVAC control systems
Maritime Equipment We Test:
- Navigation and bridge systems
- Engine and propulsion control electronics
- Radar and sonar modules
- Power conversion and distribution systems
- Shipboard communication systems
- Ballast water treatment controls
- Safety and emergency electronics
- Automation and monitoring systems
Medical Technologies we test:
- Home healthcare equipment
- Clinical devices
- I/V devices
- Infusion Pumps etc.
Consumer & Smart Technologies we test:
- Laptops
- Smart energy readers
- A/V equipment
- Audio mixing desks
Automotive (Sub-Assemblies) EMC/EMI testing:
- Radiated Susceptibility, up to 200 V/m, Frequency Range 10 kHz to 18 GHz
- Radiated Emissions, 9 kHz to 18 GHz
- Semi-Anechoic and Transient Chambers
- Electrostatic Discharge, up to 30 kV
- Bulk Current Injection, up to 600 mA, Frequency Range 10 kHz to 400 MHz
- FFT measurement receiver, 9 kHz to 18 GHz
- Automotive Testing to UNECE Reg. 10, CISPR 25, ISO 11452 series, ISO 7637 series, EN 50498, ISO 13766-x
- Other customer standards as requested
Aerospace, Military & Defence EMC/EMI testing:
- Radiated Susceptibility, up to 200 V/m, Frequency Range 10 kHz to 18 GHz
- Radiated Emissions, 9 kHz to 18 GHz
- Semi-Anechoic and Transient Chambers
- Electrostatic Discharge, up to 30 kV
- Bulk Current Injection, up to 600 mA, Frequency Range 10 kHz to 400 MHz
- FFT measurement receiver, 9 kHz to 18 GHz
- Aerospace, Military & Defence Testing to DEF STAN 59-411, RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, DEF STAN 61-5, STANAG 4236, AECTP 250 & 500
- Other customer standards as requested
Automotive (Sub-Assemblies) EMC/EMI testing:
- Radiated Susceptibility up to 200 V/m, Frequency Range 10 kHz to 18 GHz
- Radiated Emissions ~ 9 kHz to 18 GHz
- 3-meter Semi-Anechoic Chamber
- 3-meter Fully-Anechoic Chamber
- 3-meter Absorber room for radiated immunity
- AC & Telecom Port Surge (up to 12 kV), Electrical Fast Transients (Burst)
- Electrostatic Discharge to 30 kV
- FFT measurement receiver 9 kHz – 18 GHz
- Commercial & Industrial Product Testing – FCC, EMC Directive, CISPR, 61000-X-X
- Medical Directive Testing according to IEC 60601-1-2
- Automotive Testing to ISO 7637, LV 124, LV 148
- Other customer standards as requested
Maritime EMC/EMI testing:
- Radiated Susceptibility, up to 20 V/m, Frequency Range 80 MHz to 6 GHz
- Radiated Emissions, 9 kHz to 18 GHz
- 3-meter Semi-Anechoic and Transient Chambers
- AC, DC & Telecom Port Surge and Electrical Fast Transients (Burst), up to 4 kV
- Electrostatic Discharge, up to 30 kV
- FFT measurement receiver 9 kHz - 18 GHz
- Compass Safe Distance
- Maritime Testing EN 60945, EN 60533
- Other customer standards as requested
Commercial, Industrial & Consumer
- Radiated Susceptibility, up to 20 V/m, Frequency Range 80 MHz to 6 GHz
- Radiated Emissions, 9 kHz to 18 GHz
- 3-meter Semi-Anechoic and Transient Chambers
- AC, DC & Telecom Port Surge and Electrical Fast Transients (Burst), up to 4 kV
- Electrostatic Discharge, up to 30 kV
- FFT measurement receiver 9 kHz - 18 GHz
- Commercial, Industrial & Consumer Testing EN 61000-6-x (Generic EMC standards), CISPR 11 / 32 / 14 (Household, IT, multimedia, industrial equipment), EN 61000-4-x (Immunity test methods: ESD, surge, EFT, etc.), EN 61000-3-2 / 3-3 (Harmonic current & flicker), EN 61326-x, EN ETSI 301 489-x, EN 60601-x
- Other customer standards as requested
Environmental testing:
- Temperature/Humidity Testing
- Temperature ranges -40°C to +180°C (without humidity), +10°C to +95°C(with humidity)
- Humidity control between 10 to 98 %rh
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