Accredited test laboratory for EMC, high voltage, lightning protection, equipment safety and climatic testing in Ilmenau
CE-LAB GmbH
IlmenauNew on Amplifa
About CE-LAB GmbH
CE-LAB GmbH is an independent test laboratory for developers and manufacturers of electrical and electronic devices, based in Ilmenau, Thuringia. The core of its business activities is standards-compliant EMC testing and measurements for the evaluation of interference emission and immunity in accordance with current directives, standards and manufacturer specifications. In addition, the laboratory conducts equipment safety tests in accordance with the ProdSG (German Product Safety Act) and the Low Voltage Directive as well as high-voltage tests (alternating voltage up to 60 kV, direct voltage up to 45 kV, impulse voltage measurement up to 150 kV), lightning current and impulse voltage tests on lightning protection components and surge protective devices, as well as climatic tests and environmental simulations in accordance with DIN EN 60068. Further service areas are calibration including on-site calibration, CE conformity assessment, consulting, training, standards research as well as expert reports and failure analyses. The laboratory is accredited by DAkkS in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and designated by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) as a Technical Service of categories A, B and D for EMC testing of vehicle components (e1/E1). The equipment is designed for products in information and automotive technology, medical devices and industrial products; test specimens up to 10 m edge length and 1000 kg can be tested in the laboratory.
- Site
- Ilmenau
- Processes
- EMC tests and measurements (laboratory, partial and acceptance tests), Immunity to electrostatic discharge (DIN EN 61000-4-2), Immunity to high-frequency electromagnetic fields (DIN EN IEC 61000-4-3) up to 6 GHz, Immunity to fast transient disturbances/burst (DIN EN 61000-4-4), Immunity to surge voltages (DIN EN 61000-4-5), Immunity to conducted disturbances (DIN EN 61000-4-6), Immunity to power-frequency magnetic fields (DIN EN 61000-4-8), Immunity to pulsed magnetic fields (DIN EN 61000-4-9)
- Materials
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Testing), Power and High-Voltage Engineering, Lightning and Surge Protection, Climatic Testing and Environmental Simulation, Equipment Safety, Calibration and Measuring Equipment Management, Automotive EMC (KBA Technical Service), CE Conformity Assessment and Consulting
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (DAkkS accreditation, EMC tests), KBA designated Technical Service (categories A, B, D), DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (DAkkS accreditation, D-PL-12133-01-00), KBA Technical Service (KBA-P 00079-06, Cat. A, B, D), EN ISO/IEC 17020 (basis of the KBA designation)
- Founded
- 1999
- Industries
- Measurement, Control and Instrumentation Technology, Laboratory Technology, Automotive Engineering (Vehicles/Automotive), Information Technology, Household Appliance Technology, Renewable Energies / Photovoltaics
- 01
Inquiry and test request
- 02
Standards research and device assignment
- 03
Test planning
- 04
EMC tests and laboratory/on-site measurements
- 05
High-voltage, lightning protection and climatic tests
- 06
Evaluation and test reports/expert opinions
- 07
Calibration and measuring equipment monitoring
Test and Measurement Methods
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Testing)
Laboratory and on-site tests for interference emission and immunity in accordance with basic and product standards such as DIN EN 61000-4-x.
Power and High-Voltage Engineering
Alternating voltage tests up to 60 kV/60 kVA and direct voltage tests up to 45 kV/6 kVA on in-house high-voltage test systems, impulse voltage measurement up to 150 kV.
Lightning and Surge Protection
Lightning current tests and impulse voltage investigations on lightning protection components and surge protective devices in accordance with EN 62305, EN 62561, EN 61643 and EN 61400.
Climatic Testing and Environmental Simulation
Heat-cold tests from -40 °C to 180 °C, humidity 10–98 % RH, temperature cycling and vibration in accordance with DIN EN 60068 in the climatic chamber with 335 l usable volume.
Equipment Safety
Conformity tests in accordance with the Product Safety Act and the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, including dielectric strength, IP protection rating and leakage currents.
Calibration and Measuring Equipment Management
Calibration including on-site calibration as well as measurement and test equipment monitoring, DKD calibrations via cooperation partners.
Automotive EMC (KBA Technical Service)
EMC testing of vehicle components in accordance with European (e1) and international (E1) regulations within type approval procedures.
CE Conformity Assessment and Consulting
Guidance and support with CE marking including standards research, training, damage assessments and international product approval.
Locations
Ilmenau
DETest center: EMC test laboratory, high-voltage engineering, climatic testing, equipment safety (main site)
- Part weight / size
- Test specimens up to 1000 kg, max. 10 m edge length
- Lot size
- Single-unit and batch testing
- Materials
- EMC, high voltage, lightning protection, climatic testing, equipment safety
- High-voltage test system, alternating voltage up to 60 kV/60 kVA
- High-voltage test system, direct voltage up to 45 kV/6 kVA
- Climatic chamber 335 l, -40 °C to 180 °C, 10–98 % RH
- EMC test stations for interference emission and immunity
- Thermal imaging camera for thermographic analysis
Test Objects
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC tests and measurements (laboratory, partial and acceptance tests)Testing | – | 10 m (max. test specimen) × 10 m × 10 m | 1000 kg | – | – |
| Immunity to electrostatic discharge (DIN EN 61000-4-2)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity to high-frequency electromagnetic fields (DIN EN IEC 61000-4-3) up to 6 GHzTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity to fast transient disturbances/burst (DIN EN 61000-4-4)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity to surge voltages (DIN EN 61000-4-5)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity to conducted disturbances (DIN EN 61000-4-6)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity to power-frequency magnetic fields (DIN EN 61000-4-8)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity to pulsed magnetic fields (DIN EN 61000-4-9)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity to voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity to variations of the power frequency, single-phase up to 16 A (DIN EN 61000-4-28)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity to voltage dips on DC power inputs up to 32 A (DIN EN 61000-4-29)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Immunity at supply current >16 A per conductor, up to 32 A (DIN EN 61000-4-34)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measurement of conducted interference emission (DIN EN 55016-2-1)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measurement of radiated interference emission (DIN EN 55016-2-3)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Alternating voltage tests on high-voltage test systems up to 60 kV/60 kVATesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Direct voltage tests on high-voltage test systems up to 45 kV/6 kVATesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Impulse voltage measurement up to 150 kV, traceably calibratedTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing of voltage or dielectric strength; insulating material tests; durability ofTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Evaluation of high-current applications (connections, contacts); long-term andTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lightning current tests and impulse voltage investigations on lightning protection components andTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Determination of response voltages, residual voltages or protection level of surge protectiveTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Climatic testing: heat-cold test -40 °C to 180 °C, temperature cyclingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Humidity testing, relative humidity 10 % to 98 %Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental simulation (humidity, condensation, atmosphere, shocks/vibration) in accordance withTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thermographic analysis of heat emission; evaluation with touch sensorsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Equipment safety: dielectric strength, clearances and creepage distances, IP protection rating,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Safety tests on photovoltaic modules and solar industry componentsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| On-site tests (industrial installations, EMC and equipment safety)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration incl. on-site calibration; DKD calibrations via cooperation partnersTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Shielding attenuation measurementTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| EMCU measurements (BImSchV, BGV, device compatibility)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development-accompanying measurements, evaluation of device and circuit concepts,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting, training, standards research, CE conformity assessment, expert reports and failureEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| EMC testing of vehicle components in accordance with European (e1) and international (E1)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-voltage test system (alternating voltage) | – | – | up to 60 kV / 60 kVA | – | Ilmenau |
| High-voltage test system (direct voltage) | – | – | up to 45 kV / 6 kVA | – | Ilmenau |
| Climatic chamber | – | – | 335 l usable volume; -40 °C to 180 °C; 10–98 % RH; tests with full function possible | – | Ilmenau |
Additional services
Quality and Accreditation
CE-LAB GmbH works according to the quality principles for testing and calibration laboratories in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025; results are obtained reliably, reproducibly and with documentation. Internal monitoring includes equipment calibrations, test station validations, participation in interlaboratory comparisons as well as laboratory documents describing procedures.
| Evidence | Ilmenau |
|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (DAkkS accreditation, D-PL-12133-01-00) | |
| KBA Technical Service (KBA-P 00079-06, Cat. A, B, D) | |
| EN ISO/IEC 17020 (basis of the KBA designation) |
Company History
- 1990
Founding of CE-SYS GmbH Ilmenau, from whose EMC laboratory division CE-LAB GmbH emerged
- 1996
Start of organizing the Thuringia EMC working group within the VDE district association
- 1999
Registration of CE-LAB GmbH in the Jena commercial register as an independent company
- 2004
Move into the new test center in Ilmenau; Dr. Michael Naß appointed managing director
- 2005
Accreditation by DAkkS
- 2006
First designation as Technical Service by the KBA on 24.03.2006; active since 2006 in the VDE committee for lightning protection and lightning research (ABB)
- 2009
Founding member of ELMUG eG; head of the EMC & Equipment Safety expert group
- 2017
Reaccreditation by DAkkS
- 2022
Renewed KBA designation, valid from 25.04.2022 to 24.04.2027