What certifications does an outdoor air quality monitor need?

An outdoor, cellular-connected air quality monitor sold in the EU needs CE marking under the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (covering safety per EN IEC 62368-1, electromagnetic compatibility per EN 301 489, radio frequency performance per EN 301 908, EMF human exposure per EN IEC 62311, and cybersecurity per EN 18031-1), RoHS compliance, and IP65 ingress protection for outdoor deployment. For regulatory monitoring in the UK, MCERTS certification from the Environment Agency is additionally required or strongly recommended. Manufacturer-level ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications provide further quality assurance.

What does CE marking actually test for air quality monitors?

For a cellular air quality monitor, CE marking under the Radio Equipment Directive requires passing five separate testing domains: electrical safety (EN IEC 62368-1 — protection from shock, fire, thermal, and mechanical hazards), electromagnetic compatibility (EN 301 489 — the device does not cause interference and is immune to external electromagnetic disturbances), radio frequency performance (EN 301 908 — the cellular radio operates correctly within its spectrum allocation), EMF human exposure (EN IEC 62311 — radio emissions are safe for people near the device), and cybersecurity (EN 18031-1 — secure firmware updates, encrypted communications, and proper credential management).

What is the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)?

The Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU is the EU legislation governing any device that intentionally transmits or receives radio waves. It requires manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with essential requirements covering safety (Article 3.1a), electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1b), efficient use of radio spectrum (Article 3.2), and — since the delegated act — cybersecurity and network protection (Article 3.3d). Any cellular environmental monitor using LTE-M, NB-IoT, 4G, or 5G connectivity falls under the RED.

What is EN IEC 62368-1 and why does it matter for environmental monitors?

EN IEC 62368-1:2020 is the harmonised European safety standard for audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment. It uses a hazard-based approach to verify that a device does not present electrical, thermal, mechanical, fire, or chemical hazards to users. For outdoor environmental monitors — which contain lithium batteries, solar charging circuits, and are deployed in extreme temperature ranges on construction sites — safety testing confirms the device can operate safely in all foreseeable conditions without risk to workers or the public.

What is EN 301 489 EMC testing?

ETSI EN 301 489 is the electromagnetic compatibility standard for radio equipment. Testing has two components: emissions testing (verifying the device does not emit interference that disrupts other equipment) and immunity testing (verifying the device continues functioning correctly when subjected to electrostatic discharge, radio frequency interference, power surges, electrical fast transients, and voltage dips). For monitoring stations deployed on construction sites alongside heavy machinery, generators, and welding equipment, EMC immunity is critical to ensuring reliable, uninterrupted operation.

Is MCERTS certification the same as CE marking?

No. CE marking and MCERTS certification are entirely different schemes that test different things. CE marking confirms a device meets EU requirements for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, radio performance, EMF exposure, and cybersecurity — it says the device is safe and legal to sell. MCERTS certification, administered by the UK Environment Agency, confirms the device produces accurate and reliable environmental measurements — it says the data can be trusted for regulatory purposes. A device needs both: CE to be legally sold, and MCERTS for its monitoring data to be accepted by UK regulators.

What is IP65 and why does an air quality monitor need it?

IP65 is an ingress protection rating defined by IEC 60529. The first digit (6) means the enclosure is completely dust-tight — no dust can enter. The second digit (5) means it is protected against water jets from any direction. For outdoor air quality monitors deployed on construction sites, industrial perimeters, and urban locations in the UK, IP65 protection is essential to prevent rain, dust, and environmental contamination from damaging sensor optics, electronics, and connectors over multi-year deployments.

How do I verify a manufacturer's CE marking claims?

Ask the manufacturer for their EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) — every CE-marked device must have one. The DoC should list the specific harmonised standards tested against, by name and version number. Look for separate test report references for safety (EN IEC 62368-1), EMC (EN 301 489), RF (EN 301 908), EMF (EN IEC 62311), and cybersecurity (EN 18031-1). If the manufacturer cannot provide a detailed DoC or references to individual test reports, their CE marking claim may not be backed by the full testing required under the Radio Equipment Directive.

Do these certifications apply outside the EU?

The EU Radio Equipment Directive and CE marking apply to the EU and EEA (European Economic Area, which includes Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein). However, many of the underlying harmonised standards — EN IEC 62368-1 for safety, the EN 301 489 EMC framework, and EN 18031-1 for cybersecurity — are recognised or mirrored by regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions. MCERTS is UK-specific but is recognised across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Many countries outside the EU accept CE-marked products or have mutual recognition agreements, making the EU certification stack a strong baseline for international deployment.

What certifications does the Sensorbee Air Pro 2 hold?

The Sensorbee Air Pro 2 Cellular (models SB8202 and SB8203) holds full CE marking under the Radio Equipment Directive with tested compliance across all five domains (safety, EMC, RF, EMF, and cybersecurity), MCERTS certification for PM10 and PM2.5 indicative ambient particulate monitoring, IP65 ingress protection, RoHS compliance, and is manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified quality and environmental management systems. The EU Declaration of Conformity, CE verification, and EN 18031-1 cybersecurity compliance evidence are all available for download on the Sensorbee website.

Air Monitor Certifications: CE, MCERTS & RED

När du ser "CE" på en luftkvalitetsövervakare, vad betyder det egentligen? För en cellulär miljöövervakningsenhet kräver CE-märkning under EU:s Radioutrustningsdirektiv att man klarar fem separata testdomäner: elsäkerhet, elektromagnetisk kompatibilitet, radiofrekvens, mänsklig exponering för elektromagnetiska fält och — sedan den senaste delegerade akten — cybersäkerhet.

Den fullständiga certifieringsstacken

| Domän | Standard / Schema | Vad den täcker | |---|---|---| | Elsäkerhet | EN IEC 62368-1:2020 | Skydd mot elektriska, termiska och mekaniska faror | | Elektromagnetisk kompatibilitet | ETSI EN 301 489-1 / -52 | Enheten stör inte — och är immun mot — elektromagnetiska störningar | | Radiofrekvens | ETSI EN 301 908-1 / -13 | Cellulär radio (LTE-M/NB-IoT) opererar inom spektrumregler | | Mänsklig EMF-exponering | EN IEC 62311:2020 | Radioutsläpp är säkra för personer nära enheten | | Cybersäkerhet | EN 18031-1:2024 | Säker firmware, krypterad kommunikation, autentiseringshantering | | Mätnoggrannhet | MCERTS Performance Standards | Partikeldata är noggranna och juridiskt försvarsbara | | Miljöskydd | IP65 (IEC 60529) | Höljet är dammtätt och skyddat mot vattenstrålar | | Farliga ämnen | RoHS-direktivet 2011/65/EU | Inget bly, kvicksilver, kadmium eller andra begränsade ämnen | | Kvalitetsledning | ISO 9001:2015 | Certifierat kvalitetsledningssystem | | Miljöledning | ISO 14001:2015 | Certifierat miljöledningssystem |

Ingen är valfri för en professionell enhet avsedd för tillsynsövervakning på byggarbetsplatser, industriella perimetrar eller stadsmiljöer.

CE-märkning under Radioutrustningsdirektivet

CE-märkning är inte en certifiering — det är en juridisk deklaration från tillverkaren. Huvuddirektivet är RED 2014/53/EU.

Säkerhet: EN IEC 62368-1

EMC: EN 301 489

EMC-tester täcker utsläpp och immunitet. Byggarbetsplatser och industriella miljöer är elektromagnetiskt krävande.

RF: EN 301 908

Verifierar att den cellulära radion fungerar korrekt inom sitt tilldelade spektrum.

Mänsklig exponering: EN IEC 62311

Verifierar att radioutsläpp inte överskrider exponeringsgränserna.

Cybersäkerhet: EN 18031-1

Se vår detaljerade artikel: EN 18031-1: vad EU:s cybersäkerhetsstandard innebär för IoT-miljöövervakare.

Bortom CE: MCERTS-certifiering

MCERTS-certifiering, administrerad av Storbritanniens Environment Agency, verifierar att övervakaren producerar partikelmätningar av tillräcklig noggrannhet för regulatoriska ändamål.

Sensorbees certifieringsstack

Air Pro 2 Cellular har fullständig CE-märkning under RED i alla fem domäner, MCERTS-certifiering för PM10 och PM2.5, IP65, RoHS och tillverkas under ISO 9001 och ISO 14001.

Se vår certifieringssida.

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Vanliga frågor

Vilka certifieringar behöver en utomhusluftövervakare?

CE-märkning under RED (säkerhet, EMC, RF, EMF, cybersäkerhet), RoHS-efterlevnad, IP65-skydd och MCERTS-certifiering för tillsynsövervakning i Storbritannien.

Är CE-märkning och MCERTS-certifiering samma sak?

Nej. CE-märkning bekräftar att enheten är säker och laglig att sälja. MCERTS-certifiering bekräftar att mätdata är tillförlitliga för regulatoriska ändamål.

Vilka certifieringar har Sensorbee Air Pro 2?

Fullständig CE-märkning under RED i alla fem domäner, MCERTS-certifiering för PM10 och PM2.5, IP65, RoHS, tillverkad under ISO 9001 och ISO 14001.

Alla certifieringar en utomhusluftövervakare behöver — och vad de faktiskt testar