Advanced Computer Engineering and Manufacturing with First-to-Market Speed and Performance

UPDATE: January 2009
Equus posts another profitable year.  For more than 40 consecutive quarters Equus has recorded operating profits.  Despite difficult economic conditions Equus continues to provide stability and strength to its customers and suppliers.

UPDATE: October 2008
Intequus celebrates 20 years in business. For more than 20 years Equus Computer Systems, Intequus’ parent company, has supported ISV and OEM customers.

Corporate Headquarters

5801 Clearwater Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343

Supporting your development and manufacturing needs from twelve locations


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Intequus Agency Certification Overview

Intequus offers many advantages in product engineering and Agency Certifications are just one of the services.  Bringing products to a global market can also be very challenging.  Many countries have unique compliance requirements for product safety and emissions standards.  These requirements can be very confusing and difficult to navigate. Products that do not comply may be held or confiscated in customs.  For gross violations, the company may be denied market access to the country.  How do you know if your product is compliant?  Ask you Intequus system engineer. 

Intequus has a direct relationship with UL and can provide these compliance answers.  UL maintains offices in many countries to provide direct local support and understanding of the market requirements.  Coupled with Intequus experience in bringing products to market, your compliance requirements will be clear.

Why take a chance with your next product launch?  Leverage Intequus extensive experience in your development and support.   Let Intequus local systems engineer review the latest specifications and your price and performance needs. 

MARKS AT A GLANCE FOR ITE PRODUCTS
(No Telecom Connection or Hazloc)

MARKS MARKET ACCESS SERVICES / STANDARDS FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONS
UL / CUL

United States & Canada

Safety: UL 60950- /CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-03

EMC Testing:  FCC Part 15 & ICES-003  (Emissions Only)

Quarterly on site audits for compliance

CE Marking

EU – European Union (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK
Joining 5/04: Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia
Joining 5/07: Bulgaria, Romania)

EEA – European Economic Area (Norway, Lichtenstein and Iceland)

Safety:  CB REPORT & CERTIFICATE –
IEC 60950-1 / EN 60950-1

EMC Testing:  CISPR22, EN55022 &  EN55024  (Emissions & Immunity)

CE Technical Documentation File Required.

None. Internal Production Control is responsibility of manufacturer.

GS Marking

Germany

Safety and EMC:  Covered by CE evaluation 

Voluntary, but Market Driven.

Additional requirements for language markings and manuals, and a CENELEC style factory inspection.

For products incorporating a keyboard, in-country ergonomics testing is required.

Initial Factory Inspections required. In U.S., this is approx. $2110

Annuals Required. In U.S., this is approx. $1760

There are annual certificate maintenance fees of $700 for one, $950 for two, $1235 for three, $1515 for four and $1800 for five or more.

CCC Marking

China

Safety:  IEC 60950 based (CB Scheme)
EMC:    In-Country testing required.

UL will facilitate in-country EMC testing and obtaining the CCC Mark.

Initial Factory Inspection required. In the U.S., the initial factory inspection is approx. $5800.

Annuals required – Cost unknown