Poor document preparation causes major delays. This article details required documents, common pitfalls, and certificate obligations.

I. Two Certification Paths, Two Document Sets

·eCall Type Approval: Focus on function, IMS, MSD.

·CE RED: Focus on RF, EMC, safety.

  II. Core Type Approval Documents

1. Product Technical Specification

Matches sample model/version; details functions, communication, positioning, hardware/software.

2. System Architecture Description

Actual IMS/SIP/MSD flows (not standard screenshots).

3. IMS Signaling Conformance Document

Protocol stack details, SIP/SDP config, re-registration logic. Module reports do not replace full-device testing.

4. Positioning Performance Materials

Multi-constellation scheme, accuracy claims (50m CEP 95%).

5. Schematics & PCB Layout

RF, backup battery, ESD design.

6. Software Version Statement

IMS, eCall app, GNSS, module firmware versions bound to certification.

7. Risk Analysis & Test Plan

Failure modes (IMS fail, GNSS loss) and mitigation.

8. Test Reports

EN 17184, EN 17240, ETSI TS 103 128, EMC, environmental.

  III. CE RED Extra Documents

RF specs, EMC reports, RED risk assessment, user manual, EU REP.

  IV. Certificate Validity & Obligations

·No fixed expiry; valid if product unchanged.

·Invalidated by major design changes or regulation updates.

·10-year document retention post-production.

·Change management required for software/hardware updates.

  V. CE RED Ongoing Duties

EC-REP fees, DoC maintenance, 10-year archiving.

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