Definition of ADPM According to BIS / CRS
As per BIS guidelines under CRS, the term "Automatic Data Processing Machines" generally includes:
ADPM List
1. Center of Room Control
2. Digital Wallet
3. Encoder/Decoder
4. GPU Accelerator
5. Intelligent Multimedia Display
6. Laptop/Notebook Docking Station
7. Media Edge Processor
8. Medical Care Host
9. Remote Diagnosis Tools
10. Smart Blackboard
11. Soundbox
12. Access Control Terminals
13. Achilles Test Platform
14. Active Panel
15. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
16. All in once PC
17 . Audio Conferencing System
18. Audio/Video bar for conference calls
19. Camera Controller
20. Commercial Display
21. Computer Cartridge
22. Conferencing Device
23. Controller Appliance
24. Cryptographic Data processing machine
25. Customer Concierge
26. Data Acquisition Unit
27. Desk Manager
28. Desktop Mini PC
29. Development Kit
30. Digital Image Processing Unit
31. Digital Media Receiver
32. Digital Signage Player
33. Display Controller
34. Dolby Voice Huddle
35. Embedded Computer
36. Express Station
37. Face Recognition Terminal
38. Fanless Embedded System
39. GPU Accelerator
40. GPU Box
41. Graphic Tablet
42. Face Recognition System
43. Hardware Security Module
44. Industrial PC
45. Intelligent Multimedia Display
46. Intelligent Panel
47. Intelli-VMS Distributor Pro II Mini
48. Interactive Display
49. Interactive Flat Panel
50. interactive Intelligent Panel
51. Interactive Video Steaming Device
52. LCD Electronic Whiteboard
53. Machine Learning Appliance
54. Media Converter
55. Media Processor
56. Media Streaming Device
57. Media Streaming Player
58. Meeting Room Controller
59. Micro PC
60. Mobile Computer
61. Net Top Box
62. Network Appliance
63. On-board signal and power converter
64. OPS PC Module
65. Panel PC
66. Projector
67. RFID Reader
68. Server
69. Smart Clock
70. Smart Mirror with Display
71 . Solid State Digital Sign Computer
72. Storage
73. System Processing Unit
74. Tape Library
75. Thin Client
76. Tiny PC
77. Touch Computer
78. Touch panel
79. Tracker
80. TV Stick
81. Ultrasonic Quality Inspection Platform
82. Unified Communication Server
83. Unfired Network Security Gateway
84. Vacuum Quality check sensor
85. Video Conference Equipment
86. Video Image Process
87. Workstation
88 Zero Client
π Step-by-Step BIS CRS Registration Process for ADPM
Product Testing
- Get the product tested from a BIS-recognized lab in India.
- Testing should be as per IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010.
- Lab issues a Test Report valid for 90 days.
Online Application to BIS
- Test Report
- KYC Documents
- Undertaking, declarations, and other annexures
Fees Payment
- Pay applicable registration and processing fees to BIS.
Application Review
- BIS reviews documents, test reports, and application forms.
- Queries (if any) must be responded to promptly.
Grant of Registration
- BIS issues a Registration Certificate (R-number).
- Valid for 2 years, renewable.
π Documents Required:
- Test report from BIS-recognized lab
- Factory documents (ISO certificate, layout, QMS details)
- Brand Authorization letter
- AIR documents
- Product label and user manual
- Affidavits and declarations as per BIS format
β±οΈ Timeline:
- Testing: 10-12 Days
- BIS Registration: 20 working days after test report submission
Benefits of BIS-CRS Scheme
π§ For Manufacturers (Domestic & Foreign)
- Legal Market Access:
- Enables legal sale of notified electronic and IT goods in the Indian market.
- Market Credibility & Trust:
- BIS-marked products are perceived as higher quality, building brand credibility.
- Smooth Import Process:
- BIS CRS certification is mandatory for import and customs clearance of specified products.
- Wider Market Reach:
- Once certified, products can be marketed and distributed across India without regulatory hurdles.
- Avoids Penalties:
- Helps avoid legal penalties, product recalls, or confiscation due to non-compliance.
π For Consumers
- Assurance of Safety and Quality:
- Ensures the product meets Indian safety standards, especially for electronics and IT goods.
- Reduced Risk of Hazard:
- Minimizes risks of electric shocks, overheating, fire hazards, etc.
- Informed Choices:
- The BIS logo gives consumers confidence that the product complies with national standards.

Technical Parameters Considered
When classifying a product as ADPM for certification purposes, the following are considered:
- Whether the device can store and execute programs
- Processing speed and memory capacity
- Input/output functionality (USB, HDMI, Display, Ethernet, etc.)
- Whether itβs programmable and user-configurable
- Presence of a CPU, RAM, and storage system
BIS Certification Process for ADPM
Hereβs a step-by-step process for BIS CRS certification of ADPM:
- Product Testing β Get your product tested from a BIS-recognised lab in India.
- Application Submission β Submit an online application on the BIS portal with test reports.
- Document Review β BIS examines the documents, product details, and lab reports.
- Registration Grant β Upon approval, BIS issues a Registration Number valid for 2 years.
- Marking Requirement β All ADPM units must carry the BIS CRS Standard Mark.

Our Services for ADPM Certification
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- Our ADPM Certification Services Include:
- Product evaluation and classification
- Assistance in BIS lab testing coordination
- Preparation and submission of documents
- End-to-end management of BIS CRS application
- Liaison with BIS officials
- Post-certification support & renewals
We serve Indian manufacturers, importers, and foreign brands seeking market entry into India.
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