APEKS GNSS Global Certifications: NOAA NGS & CE-RED Compliance Overview
APEKS GNSS equipment holds two independently verified international certifications: NOAA NGS Antenna Calibration (confirming absolute phase center offsets for AP30 Laser, AP40 Laser+, and MAX5, meeting US federal survey and Latin American government project requirements), and CE-RED (2014/53/EU) compliance across the full AP-series lineup (AP10 through AP80 Pro), verified through 14+ independent laboratory test reports covering radio spectrum, EMC, electrical safety, and human EMF exposure. Together, these certifications provide documented regulatory clearance for customs import, commercial distribution, and government tenders across North America, Europe, and Latin America.
1. Why Certification Matters for Government & Institutional Buyers
Government tenders, corporate engineering contracts, and cross-border customs authorities operate under stringent compliance mandates where standard manufacturer marketing datasheets carry no legal weight. Review committees require verifiable proof from accredited third-party institutions certifying geodetic precision, electrical safety, and radio transmission legality.
Rather than relying on unverified claims or basic self-declarations, APEKS completed formal independent certification under two leading global regulatory frameworks: the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA NGS) geodetic standards and the European Union Radio Equipment Directive (CE-RED 2014/53/EU). This transatlantic dual-compliance architecture provides public agencies and enterprise survey contractors across Europe, North America, and Latin America with audit-ready documentation for tender qualification, customs clearance, and long-term project execution.
2. NOAA NGS Antenna Calibration: What It Confirms
"APEKS AP30 Laser, AP40 Laser+, and MAX5 base station receivers are listed in the NOAA National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Antenna Calibration Database, with absolute calibrations completed in June 2026. NGS antenna calibration is a mandatory requirement for US federal geodetic surveys and is adopted as a reference standard by national mapping agencies across Latin America, including Colombia and Peru."
NOAA NGS calibration establishes the absolute phase center offsets (PCO) and elevation/azimuth-dependent phase center variations (PCV) of the internal GNSS antenna elements. These standardized ANTEX calibration models allow third-party post-processing packages (including OPUS, Bernese, and GAMIT) to mathematically remove millimeter-level antenna phase center errors during baseline processing.
👉 Read the complete news release: APEKS GNSS NOAA NGS Antenna Calibration Certified
3. CE-RED (2014/53/EU): What It Confirms
"Every APEKS GNSS RTK receiver series — including the AP10, AP20, AP20AR, AP30 Laser, AP40 Laser+, AP50 Vision, AP60 Vision, and AP80 Pro — is fully certified under the European Union Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. Compliance is verified through 14+ independent laboratory test reports covering UHF radio spectrum, multi-constellation GNSS reception, cellular telemetry, EMC, electrical safety, and human EMF exposure."
Unlike basic industrial CE marks that evaluate only low-voltage wiring, CE-RED enforces mandatory compliance under Article 3.2 for the efficient use of the radio spectrum. APEKS internal UHF radio modems comply with ETSI EN 300 113 across European 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz channel bandwidths, while integrated 4G LTE modems, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC interfaces pass exhaustive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing under the ETSI EN 301 489 harmonized standard series.
👉 Read the technical laboratory breakdown: APEKS GNSS CE-RED Certification Guide: Full 14-Report Breakdown
4. Certification Coverage by Product Model
The table below summarizes official certification coverage across the APEKS GNSS hardware lineup, referencing official database codes and accredited laboratory certificate numbers:
| Model Designation | NOAA NGS Antenna Calibration | EU CE-RED (Directive 2014/53/EU) |
|---|---|---|
| AP10 | — | ✓ (CKEYS250430047) |
| AP20 / AP20AR | — | ✓ (HTT202608283 / HTT202608284) |
| AP30 Laser | ✓ (Antenna Code: APEAP30LASER) | ✓ (CKEYS250430047) |
| AP40 Laser+ | ✓ (Antenna Code: APEAP40LASER+) | ✓ (HTT202608283 / HTT202608284) |
| AP50 Vision | — | ✓ (CKEYS250430047) |
| AP60 Vision | — | ✓ (HTT202608283 / HTT202608284) |
| AP80 Pro | — | ✓ (HTT202608283 / HTT202608284) |
| MAX5 Super Base | ✓ (Antenna Code: APEMAX5) | — |
5. How to Verify These Certifications Yourself
Navigate to the official National Geodetic Survey database at geodesy.noaa.gov/ANTCAL/ and search by antenna model code (e.g., APEAP30LASER, APEAP40LASER+, or APEMAX5) to access and download the published absolute antenna calibration files and phase center diagrams.
Contact APEKS to obtain the official EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and the complete 14-report test dossier, cross-referencing certificate numbers against issuing accredited laboratories Shenzhen HTT Technology Co., Ltd. and Guangdong KEYS Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
6. FAQ
What is the difference between NOAA NGS certification and CE-RED certification?
NOAA NGS calibration is a geodetic antenna calibration conducted by the US National Geodetic Survey that mathematically quantifies absolute phase center variations for high-precision post-processing. CE-RED (2014/53/EU) is a mandatory European Union regulatory directive verifying that wireless positioning hardware meets statutory radio spectrum efficiency, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical safety, and human radiation health limits.
Which APEKS models are covered by CE-RED certification?
The entire APEKS AP-series GNSS RTK receiver line is covered by CE-RED certification, including the AP10, AP20, AP20AR, AP30 Laser, AP40 Laser+, AP50 Vision, AP60 Vision, and AP80 Pro models under official certificate schedules HTT202608283, HTT202608284, and CKEYS250430047.
Can I verify these certifications independently?
Yes. NOAA NGS calibrations can be searched directly in the public NGS ANTCAL database under APEKS antenna codes (APEAP30LASER, APEAP40LASER+, APEMAX5). CE-RED certificates and their 14 underlying laboratory test reports can be verified directly with the issuing accredited laboratories Shenzhen HTT Technology and Guangdong KEYS Testing Technology.
Are these certifications required for government tender submissions?
Yes. Most European public works tenders require CE-RED compliance and an official Declaration of Conformity to verify radio and electrical safety. In the United States and several Latin American nations (such as Colombia and Peru), NOAA NGS antenna calibration is a mandatory prerequisite for geodetic control and cadastral surveying projects.
TWO CONTINENTS. TWO INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATIONS.
APEKS GNSS equipment is verified through NOAA NGS (United States) and CE-RED 2014/53/EU (European Union) — documented compliance for government tenders and institutional procurement worldwide.
Regulatory References & Standards
- National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Antenna Calibration Database, NOAA, June 2026
- Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (Radio Equipment Directive - RED)
- ETSI EN 300 113 V3.1.1 — Radio Equipment for Data Transmission in Land Mobile Service
- ETSI EN 303 413 V1.2.1 — Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receivers
- EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020 — Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment Safety
- EN IEC 62311:2020 — Assessment of Electronic and Electrical Equipment Related to Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields