Hi there, community!
Theo, your community reporter is back and I am going to update you on our ES07DC9 project, otherwise known as Spectrum 4K glossy model. This topic will be another short update, but you will be happy to know that the development is going strong, and we are getting very close to mass production!
Glossy is always on the move
Since the previous update, ES07DC9 has completed its production validation testing (PVT) phase and ongoing QRE test before entering the initial steps to prepare for mass production (MP). All this will occur in the coming weeks, followed by the first mass production run of 100 units to assess the assembly process.
Now, you might wonder why we need “first mass production” at all? Why not just get to the real deal? Well, consider this as a “test run.” Keep in mind that any error can occur during the manufacturing process. This phase is essential to identify any possible errors and fix them before committing to full-scale mass production.
Unlike our PVT phase, the first mass-production also includes a “road test,” which puts the 100 produced units into a truck and being put on the road for a full day. This is to test the packaging quality and unit placement on the shipment pallet to ensure it is steady enough!
Enter: certifications
Before the commencement of mass production, we need to make sure that we pass all required safety operating standards.
Safety certifications printed on a pre-owned Spectrum ES07D03 retail box (all except HDMI certification on the top and package handling labels on the bottom). All spectrum variants will have the same set of certifications.
Our Spectrums are assessed for their operational safety as electronic devices. The safety certifications are here to provide us with a list of standards to ensure our products’ high degree of safety, reliability, and quality. Avoiding the certifications may result in our products potentially harming people and the environment. It also prevents us from marketing and selling the products in select countries/regions.
For Spectrum, we have a total of 14 safety certifications. Each covers different degrees of safety operating standards, and some are region-specific. You can see the list of safety certifications for Spectrum below:
| Safety Certification | Region / Country | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| CB 60950-1 + 62368 | Worldwide | These certifications test the device’s potential hazards and safeguards against those hazards. This combination of certifications is valid worldwide. For more details click here. |
| TĂśV Ergonomics | Worldwide | This certification from TĂśV tests usability of products in terms of ergonomics and comfort during long term use. |
| TĂśV Low Blue Light | Worldwide | TĂśV Low Blue Light is part of TĂśV eye comfort certification. This ensures low emission of the harmful low-blue lights to prevent eye fatigue. |
| TĂśV Flicker Free | Worldwide | TĂśV Flicker Free is part of TĂśV eye comfort certification. This ensures that our displays are flicker-free, thus helping to prevent eye fatigue. |
| TÜV/GS (EN62368-1) | EU | This certification tests the device’s potential hazards and safeguards against those hazards. This certification is necessary for the EU region. For more details click here. |
| TĂśV ErP | EU | TĂśV Energy-Related Products Directive (ErP) tests energy and resource efficiency. For more details click here. |
| CE EMC / RCM EMC | EU (CE) Australia and New Zealand (RCM) |
This certification assesses the electronic compatibility (EMC) of the device. This is to certify whether the device is compatible with its electromagnetic (EM) environment and does not emit levels of electromagnetic energy that cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) for other devices in the vicinity. For more details click here. |
| GEMS | Australia | GEMS is Australian government legislation and regulations which assesses products’ compliance with Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy efficiency. |
| cTÜVus | North America | cTÜVus Certification is needed to ensure the device’s compliance in both NA and Canada. Click here for more details. |
| FFC/ICES | North America | FCC certification is product certification for electronics sold in the US. It ensures radio frequency emitted from a product is within limits approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES) is the Canadian equivalent for similar certification - which sets the general requirement for interference-causing pieces of equipment. |
| CEC | California | California Energy Commission (CEC) is an appliance efficiency regulation. This regulation improves the efficiency of products, saves energy, and reduces gas emissions and the greenhouse effect. |
| VCCI | Japan | Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) is a mandatory certification applicable for multimedia equipment in Japan. It assesses electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) among electronic device manufacturers. For more information, click here. |
| CCC | China | Compulsory Certification of China (CCC) is a mandatory certification for products to be allowed to be marketed and sold in China. This certification assesses products based on health, hygiene, security, environment, and anti-fraud. Click here for more info. |
| CEL | China | China Energy Label (CEL) is a mandatory energy consumption label in China equivalent to EU Energy Label. This certification is to test the product’s energy efficiency. A device can be sold and used in China only when CEL permission is granted. Click here for more info. |
This concludes the update for ES07DC9. Feel free to drop your comment below!
