Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What does UAELAB do?

 UAELAB is an advanced test lab that specializes in the following areas:

  •  Electrical safety

  • Telecoms testing (both Analogue and Digital)

  • ADSL testing

  • GSM/GPRS/3G/WIRELESS LAN

 

2. How is type approval done?

Type approval for equipment can be done in two ways:

Method 1: Application and other required document can be handed over to our marketing staff on the address mentioned under contact us.

Method 2: By sending Application and other required document in the courier service to our marketing staff on the address mentioned under contact us.

 

3. What are the required documents?

Please refer to the preparation list.

 

4. Who can apply for type approval?

UAE registered company. That means foreign company wishing to apply for type approval must have a local representative or agent.

 

5. How much does it cost for type approval?

Please refer to the relevant technology under Services section.

 

6. How long does it take for type approval?

Approximately 15 working days and depending on current workload.

 

7. Which standards are followed?

  • GSM 900 MHz with EGSM support.

  • ADSL – T1.413, G.992.1

  • PSTN – TBR21

  • ISDN – TBR3 & TBR 4

  • Electrical Safety standards -EN60950

 

8. What are labeling (marking) requirements for equipment?

Every set of type approved equipment needs labeling (marking)

Note: The label has to be affixed on equipment, Marketing material, user manual, brochures etc.

 

9. Which equipment is exempted from type approval? 

Blue tooth products operating in the frequency band of 2.4 GHz with transmission power of Max 10 mW.

 

10. If the applicant would like to change the model or brand name of the equipment, what is the process of this matter?

As for the changing of Brand and Model name of the equipment which has been type approved, the applicant has to re-submit the whole application. The manufacturer need to confirm that the new brand and model name has the same specification of the one submitted and approved earlier. A new certificate will be issue.

 

11. When can I get the UAELAB Label Mark for products?

After successful testing and certification of the product. Please refer to our Marketing Contact for details.

 

12. How long can I use the LABEL Mark?

The Label Mark has an unlimited validity, provided the product or the basic testing standards do not change. And the manufacturing facility maintains producing the same approved software and hardware. 

 

13. What is unique in UAELAB testing?

The UAELAB product testing is one of the region’s leading facilities, and has a high level of recognition in the Region.

 

14. What test modes are needed?

Please contact us for the exact test mode requirement, or refer the relevant technology section in this website:

PSTN will be required to be able to establish and clear calls in voice and data modes.

Digital apparatus

The most important test mode for E1 ISDAN and BRI is payload loop back.

Electrical Safety and EMC testing / inspection is a prerequisite for telecom testing.

 

15. How many samples are needed?

Two samples are required.

 

16. When will we get the report?

Our aim to issue test reports within 5 working days of completion of testing.

 

17. What are the Essential Requirements of the EMC and Safety?

•EMC : EMC Directive 86/339/EC

•Safety: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC

              EN 60950 (IT equipment)

                                   

18: How can compliance with the standards be demonstrated?

  •  International test reports and Certifications by an independent accredited test laboratory, however, manufacturers may also provide for their own testing.

  • Self declaration according to the European R&TTE

 

 

 


 

 

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