Certification introduction

India WPC (Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing) is an organization that regulates wireless regulations in India. All wireless products must obtain WPC approval before entering the market. There are two types of frequency bands in India that are open for free and not yet open. For free and open frequency bands, such equipment only needs to apply for an ETA (equipment type approval) certificate; for other frequency bands that are not freely open, you need to apply for a license. Both the ETA and the license holder must be locally registered companies. Based on CE R & TTE or FCC ID (local Indian standard), 2G / 3G / 4G requires a mobile operator to apply.

Basic information of WPC certification

· Compulsory certification

· No factory inspection required

· Sample test is required, or if RF report of CE can be provided, no sample is required

· No local testing required

· Need local representative

· Certification cycle 3-4 weeks

· The certificate is valid for a long time

Specifically, any wireless transmission that is less than 3000 Ghz and does not use manual control is considered "wireless communication" as defined by WPC. These frequency bands are under the control of WPC. In other words, wireless transmission (such as infrared) with a frequency higher than 3000 Ghz is not considered "wireless communication." WPC certification does not control these frequency bands. Since India has two types of free and unopened frequency bands, it is necessary to apply for an ETA certificate from WPC for wireless communication products whose frequency band and output power fall within the control range. In addition, ETA holders must be local registered companies. In addition, WPC accepts the RF report of CE report and transfers to WPC certification, without providing samples and testing.

All wireless devices that can work in the approved frequency band. The following frequency bands are free:

1.2.40 to 2.4835 GHz

2.5.15 to 5.350 GHz

3.5.725 to 5.825 GHz

4.5.825 to 5.875 GHz

5.402 to 405 MHz

6.865 to 867 MHz

7.26.957 – 27.283 MHz

8.335 MHz for remote control of crane

9.20 to 200 KHz.

10.13.56 MHz

11.433 to 434 MHz

WPC certification requirements

The wireless certification of wireless products in India can be divided into two modes: ETA (Equipment Type of Approval) certification and License license. For free open frequency bands such as 13.56 MHz, 433MHz, 2.4GHz, 5.725-5.825 GHz, etc., you need to apply for ETA certification; if the device uses other non-free open frequency bands, such as GSM, WCDMA mobile phones, etc., you need to apply for a license.

For ETA certification, India recognizes European standards, and WPC signs certificates by means of audit reports. For the license, you need to meet the Indian standard requirements.

For ETA applications, the product does not need to be sent to India for testing, and the product can submit an application for approval to the WPC with an R & TTE report.

Applicable product range

Equipment with radio transmitters. These include mobile (GSM or WCDMA) mobile phones, wireless local area network (WLAN) devices, such as Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, Zigbee devices, WiMAX devices, RFID devices, contactless smart card readers, combined with some other RF transmissions Products. In addition, only the receiver does not require a WPC certificate, such as GPS products.

application process

1. The customer submits samples and information, and the application is submitted to ZRLK;

2. Submit CE RED report and related documents to WPC (if there is no CE RED report, ZRLK is responsible for testing and issuing CE RED test report);

3. WPC audit and issue ETA certificate after passing.

Application materials

1. Product RF test report (provided by the testing laboratory in accordance with EN 300 328 standard);

2. Product technical data sheet;

3. Authorization and agreement of foreign manufacturers.

Certification category

ETA (Equipment Type of Approval) certification: free and open frequency bands such as 13.56 MHz, 433MHz, 2.4GHz, 5.725-5.825 GHz, etc .;

License: Non-free and open frequency bands, such as GSM and WCDMA mobile phones.

For ETA certification, India recognizes European standards, and WPC signs certificates by means of audit reports. For the license, you need to meet the Indian standard requirements.

For ETA applications, the product does not need to be sent to India for testing, and the product can submit an application for approval to the WPC with an R & TTE report.