What is an E-mark and what does it mean for RFID devices used in vehicles?

Electrical equipment (including Electronic Equipment) designed to be installed in a motor vehicle is considered as "Electronic Sub Assembly (ESA)" or "after-sales Equipment" and must meet the requirements of the automotive directives. For this reason, E-Mark/e-Mark certification, which is broadcast after passing strict tests including EMC, is a testimony to the compliance of the RFID device for "Automotive" applications.

What is "e-Mark" and what character can he take?

e-Mark E20

The E-Mark sign is a sign for approved vehicles and parts of vehicles sold in the European Union and is broadcast by a certifying body after passing a number of insightful research. The E-Mark Directive is "Commission Directive 2004/104/EC of October 14, 2004 adapting to the technical progress of Council Directive 72/245/EEC regarding the radio-electrical interference (electromagnetic compliance) of vehicles and changing directive 70/156/EWG on the approximation of the legislation of the Member States regarding the approval of the type of motor vehicles and their trailers.".

The E-mark sign is based on the above-mentioned EU Directive and is a safety certification sign and a requirement that European Union Member States apply it for engine vehicles, parts and their systems. The E-Mark logo is a rectangular frame with a lowercase letter "E" and the EU number in which approval was granted. If one state grants consent, it is considered sufficient for all other Member States.

Countries are as follows:

  • e1 - Germany,
  • e2 - France,
  • e3 - Italy,
  • e4 - Netherlands,
  • e5 - Sweden,
  • e6 - Belgium,
  • e7 - Hungary,
  • e8 - Czech Republic,
  • e9 - Spain,
  • e11 - Great Britain,
  • e12 - Austria,
  • e13 - Luxembourg,
  • e17 - Finland,
  • e18 - Denmark,
  • e19 - Romania,
  • e20 - Poland ,
  • e21 - Portugal,
  • e23 - Greece,
  • e24 - Ireland,
  • e26 - Slovenia,
  • e27 - Slovakia,
  • e29 - Estonia,
  • e32 - Latvia,
  • e34 - Bulgaria,
  • e36 - Lithuania,
  • e49 - Southern Cyprus,
  • e50 - Malta.

What is "E-Mark" and what character can he take?

E-Mark E20

E-Mark is a harmonized requirement to certify the European Union and the European United Nations Economic Commission for road vehicles. The purpose of the certification process is to ensure the safety of the driver of the vehicle, passengers and pedestrians when it comes to the operation of road vehicles. The research framework was specified in the "Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing the framework for the approval of Engine vehicles and their trailers and systems, parts and separate technical teams intended for these vehicles" and in the UN Regulations No. 10, also known as UNECE 10.

Tests include, among others Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), road noise, fuel saving, Energy Efficiency and Emissions. Any original or non -original electrical/electronic component or part of the vehicle must be approved before sale.

The regulation contains a block diagram that helps to determine whether ESA is in the scope of its application. Usually, products that do not combine with the vehicle wiring are generally Excluded. Certification is required for Elements that combine via the standard already approved interface. Electricity storage systems (REESS) or more known as charging systems, intended for supplying Energy to the Electric vehicle drive are also covered by the scope of the regulation.

The E-Mark logo is a round frame with a capital letter "E" and the EU number, which gave approval. If one state grants consent, it is considered sufficient for all other Member States.

Countries are as follows:

  • E1 - Germany,
  • E2 - France,
  • E3 - Italy,
  • E4 - Netherlands,
  • E5 - Sweden,
  • E6 - Belgium,
  • E7 - Hungary,
  • E8 - Czech Republic,
  • E9 - Spain,
  • E10 - Yugoslavia,
  • E11 - Great Britain,
  • E12 - Austria,
  • E13 - Luxembourg,
  • E14 - Switzerland,
  • E16 - Norway,
  • E17 - Finland,
  • E18 - Denmark,
  • E19 - Romania,
  • E20 - Poland,
  • E21 - Portugal,
  • E22 - Russian Federation,
  • E23 - Greece,
  • E24 - Ireland,
  • E25 - Croatia,
  • E26 - Slovenia,
  • E27 - Slovakia,
  • E28 - Belarus,
  • E29 - Estonia,
  • E31 - Bosnia and Herzegovina,
  • E32 - Latvia,
  • E34 - Bulgaria,
  • E37 - Türkiye,
  • E40 - Macedonia,
  • E42 - European Community,
  • E43 - Japan,
  • E45 - Australia,
  • E46 - Ukraine,
  • E47 - Republic of South Africa.

Differences between "e-Mark" and "E-Mark"

Designation e-Mark E-Mark
Type EU Directive (European Union) Regulation of the UNECE (European Economic Commission)
Range of validity Members of the European Union Europe and other regions (Japan, Australia, Türkiye, etc.)
Approval of Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) Yes No

RFID readers designed in accordance with E-Mark requirements:

PLA-R6L
  • E-Mark ready

PLA-R6L

Contactless card reader from MIFARE® Classic, Plus, Ultralight, DESFire EV2, ICODE, ISO1443A/B, ISO15693 families, operating at 13,56MHz. In addition, it has the ability to read CSN from ICLASS and LEGIC transponders.

PLA-D6L
  • E-Mark ready

PLA-D6L

Contactless card reader from Unique families (EM4102), HITAG1/S, HITAG2, HID ISOprox®II and Q5 operating at 125KHz.

NP18-R8B / NP18-R8R
  • E-Mark ready

NP18-R8

RFID proximity card reader from the MIFARE® Classic, Plus, Ultralight, DESFireEV2, ICODE, ISO1443A/B, ISO15693 families operating at 13,56MHz. Additionally, it has the ability to read CSN from iCLASS and LEGIC transponders. The reader is equipped with 1-Wire®, WIEGAND and serial UART-TTL, RS232-5V interfaces. It has been designed in accordance with the requirements of the E-mark automotive safety standard.

NP18-D8B / NP18-D8R
  • E-Mark ready

NP18-D8

RFID proximity card reader that supports Unique (EM4102), HITAG1/S, HITAG2, HID ISOProx®II and Q5 cards, and transponders, operating at 125kHz. The reader is equipped with 1-Wire®, WIEGAND and serial UART-TTL, RS232-5V interfaces. It has been designed in accordance with the requirements of the E-mark automotive safety standard.

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