Tham khảo tài liệu 'krone - white paper - a-tick, the new aca standard', kỹ thuật - công nghệ, kĩ thuật viễn thông phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | KRONE WHITE PAPER UNDERSTANDING A-TICK the new ACA standard By Peter Meijer Technical Training Manager jp be Elec MSc. KRONE Australia Holdings Pty Limited Released by KRONE Why have an A-Tick All new products connected to the telephone network must carry an A-Tick or the old AUSTEL permit All new products connected to the telephone network must carry an A-Tick or AUSTEL permit or the old Telecom Authorisation. The A-Tick is a compliance mark developed by the Australian Communications Authority ACA for telecommunications equipment. It has been introduced to give consumers confidence that a telecommunications product meets the safety and technical standards set by the ACA. The A-Tick mark indicates that a product can legally be connected to an Australian telecommunications network. The A-Tick label appears on a range of products including structured cabling infrastructure products fixed and mobile phones answering machines facsimile machines and modems. The A-Tick is a protected symbol and can only be used in accordance with the conditions laid down by the ACA. Who administers the A-Tick The ACA regulates the Australian communications industry protects consumers and promotes fair competition efficiency and technical excellence. An important part of the ACA s role is to ensure that consumers are provided with a diverse range of telecommunications equipment that meets the safety and technical standards set by the authority. The ACA works closely with telecommunications suppliers and the community to establish policies procedures and regulations suited to the diverse and constantly evolving telecommunications industry and its consumers. Regulations Applying to Telecommunications Cabling Products Sold in Australia What products require the A-Tick Telecommunications products must have an A-Tick or display the labels of previous labelling schemes such as the Telecom Authorisation or AUSTEL permit. Products without an A-Tick or the previously accepted labels may be unsafe
