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Services for M2M Industries -
Consultancy,
Module Integration,Testing, Certification, Type Approval
In
today’s world, the demand for improved efficiency and services is ever
increasing and many companies in the M2M (Machine-to-Machine /
Man-to-Machine /Machine-to-Man) industry are looking for wireless to be
the answer. The availability of solutions in the market incorporating
wireless applications and modems as part of their offering has grown
significantly in recent years. Adding wireless connectivity to
traditionally non-wireless devices is proving to be a valuable add-on
for many M2M industry sectors. Managing such devices through the
transitions of their life-cycle and taking care of customer expectations
are critical success factors. In order to manage such tasks turning to
an experienced 3rd party laboratory like 7 layers can be a valuable
asset. We provide early consultancy services and engineering support,
thus complimenting your company’s product management strategy from
concept, to development, to maintenance, to end-of-life.
M2M Industry Sectors
▬ Telematics
▬ Automotive
▬ Security
▬ Wireless Health
▬ Smart Metering
▬ Telemetrics
... are only a few areas that are changing and benefitting from the
usage of wireless connectivity.
Take a look at the 7 layers Services for M2M industries
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M2M consultancy services
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M2M pre-certification test services
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M2M testing, certification and type approval services
▬ M2M maintenance services
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Antenna design, testing and consultancy services
We are experienced with the testing procedures, costs, fees, and
certification and type approval durations. This way we assist companies
in developing a better strategy, creating a more accurate budget, and
establishing a realistic schedule from the start. Partnering with us
from an early start can help you keep head count low and stay focused on
your own core competencies and achieve your time to market goals.
Generally manufacturers of the M2M industries, integrate pre-approved
modules into their products. Working closely with most of the leading
wireless module vendors gives 7 layers the experience and know-how to
assist M2M companies with integration challenges.
M2M consultancy services comprise
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Module Analysis with respect to
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Certification status
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Supported number of bands and technologies
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Integration methodology
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New added functionalities
Depending on our analysis we recommend you the most cost and time
effective way for testing, certification and type approval handling of
your new product.
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Combine in-house testing with 7 layers analysis services:
Detecting faults at the earliest stage possible, saves both money and
time.
Depending on the capacity and capabilities of your in-house test
facilities you may be able to run such tests on your own test systems.
However not all internal test facilities adhere to the strict
regulations an accredited test laboratory such as 7 layers has to
fulfill. Test results can be misleading and you may be looking for
expert analysis and support. Comparing test results gathered in-house
with results from an accredited and validated test system increases the
likelihood of a first time pass during the formal submission phase.
Make use of 7 layers’ “Easy-Check”:
Manufacturers who are uncertain whether their product is ready to pass
certification testing can make use of the
7 layers
pre-certification test services called “Easy-Check".
"Easy-Check" test services concentrate on the most critical tests that
often go wrong in the final certification process. Thanks to these
pre-certification tests you can detect design faults quickly, reduce
development costs and speed up market access.
Our pre-certification "Easy-Check" tests have been developed for
Bluetooth, Radio, EMC, OTA and Interoperability testing.
Combine test results from "Easy-Check" with our
analysis services and get your product ready for certification as
quickly as possible.
Your direct contact to our pre-certification test services:
Easy-Check@7Layers.com
Just give us your
contact information such as your name, company name, and the best way to
reach you. We will contact you to discuss your product and how
“Easy-Check” test services can benefit your program.
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Manufacturers implementing wireless modules into their products have to
follow additional rules for testing, certification and labeling
to satisfy
local and governmental requirements.
They can be subject to
▬ country specific, regulatory and
type approval demands (R&TTE, FCC,
...)
▬ requirements of certification and qualification regimes
(PTCRB,
GCF,
Bluetooth SIG, ...)
▬ requirements of
network operators and retailers
Efforts for certification are often underestimated regarding work
volume, cost and time. Improper submissions and filling errors can cause
failure to meet budget and time to market objectives due to unplanned
and unbudgeted testing iterations. Understanding how to navigate the
requirements of governing bodies in the wireless community such as
Global Regulatory, PTCRB, GCF, CITA, Bluetooth SIG etc. can save time
and expense. This is where the separation between laboratories becomes
apparent. Test laboratories that are active in the steering committees
that drive the wireless market, such as 7 layers, tend to be the most
knowledgeable, most experienced, and most helpful to companies.
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The maintenance and the sustaining of M2M products that are already
commercially available can be extremely time consuming. If your
product meets with enhancements, software and/or hardware updates or bug
fixes it is the manufactures’ responsibility to keep the
accreditation bodies up to date.
In most cases, these changes need to be tracked and documented by an
engineering change order (ECO), and updated to the
steering committees for their respective technologies. However the
nature of the change may or may not require testing, but in order to
understand the full ramifications of the changes and the impact to your
approval status, it is recommended that you discuss this process well in
advance with 7 layers.
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We also provide Antenna design services and
Antenna test services taking
care of
▬ Supported frequency bands
▬ Available space for antennas
▬ Distance to other electronic components
▬ Housing
▬ Mechanics
▬ Shielding
▬ Regulatory and certification demands.
Further information about M2M device certification processes at:
www.m2mpremier.com
or
www.m2m-alliance.de
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