Re: [PSES] Insulation resistance test

2018-02-19 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv, Gert Gremmen
As far as I understand, this requirement was needed in the time that insulation materials might have hygroscopic properties. Insulation materials as wood were common in the past. If they were not suitably treated, in humid circumstances insulation might drop to unacceptable levels.

Re: [PSES] Chamber grounding [General Use]

2017-07-19 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv, Gert Gremmen
>Yes, the building ground is likely to be noisy, unless you actually connect directly >back to its earth spike No signal, ground or supply is noisy. It is the designer that defines a certain conductor to be clean, and references all other voltages (probably to be filtered) to that potential.

Re: [PSES] Chamber grounding [General Use]

2017-07-19 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv, Gert Gremmen
>I am quite sure that BS 7671 and other Code standards do not recognize that a >screened room is outside their scopes Of course they won't. But it is, technically. Gert -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Wednesday 19 July 2017 09:31 To:

Re: [PSES] Chamber grounding [General Use]

2017-07-18 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv, Gert Gremmen
I agree that (national) legislation should play a role here, but EMC chambers are NOT ordinary equipments, nor part of a standard electrical installation. I would not rely on electrical codes to create a safe work environment, and have my personal opinions prevail. We operate in a gray area,

Re: [PSES] USB dongle connector shield filtered grounding

2017-06-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv, Gert Gremmen
I second that Personal experience. Often I give the advice to get rid of all these grounds and just create one full continuous ground plane including DGND AGND SGND and so on. Then customer comes back and has read manufacturers recommendations for a chip and ignored my advice, only to

Re: [PSES] RED Harmonised Standards

2017-06-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv, Gert Gremmen
Yes, as now system "system" is a multi-function apparatus it should comply with all applicable standards It should comply to EN 55012 (not CISPR12) and EN 301-489-1 or other subpart of this series. Note that the 301489-1 does not support Class A devices. This is especially troublesome for IT

Re: [PSES] Questions on IEC Standards Adaption

2017-06-24 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv, Gert Gremmen
IEC -> EN -> BS / NL /BE / DK / NF / DIN / SE / EVS etc Most relevant changes are in between IEC to EN, in the form of Common / National Modifications and the Annex to announce the ability to use in a respective directives. (CENELEC) Then comes the local money machine of the national

Re: [PSES] EN55032 host equipment...

2017-05-09 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
About this clause D: Annex D Arrangement of EUT, local AE and associated cabling ... Arrangements such as placing AE below the RGP or placing AE outside the measurement area when it is normally located distant from the EUT may be used to limit the effects of adverse AE emissions or to reduce

Re: [PSES] EN55032 host equipment...

2017-05-09 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Matthew, Adding a filtered SUBD-9 connector in the septum of your shielded room (or 2 filtered connectors in series ) allows you to route RS232 cable out of the room, and connect it to any suitable interface. Route the EUT RS232 cable to the centre of your turn table and along the floor to the

Re: [PSES] Radiated RF electromagnetic fields immunity test on ambulatory electrocardiographic system

2017-03-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
You did not mention the product , but I assume that IEC 60601-2-47:2012 concerns the basic safety and essential performance of AMBULATORY ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS so you probably considering such a device. I believe that if it is required to test essential performance, and

[PSES] RED Harmonised Standards

2017-03-26 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I did not read it on this list yet (unless a post missed by box again), but last week a new version of the list of Harmonised standards has been published (C76 10-3-2017) for the RED (2014/53/EC) 15 pages now of our beloved literature Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager

Re: [PSES] RE_D question Marine Product

2017-03-24 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
EN 60945 is used in many regulations for marine equipment. Lloyds and Norske Veritas almost always use EN 60945 as a requirement. EN 60945 has an extra low level limit for emissions in de frequencies used for marine communications 156-164 MHz @ BW 9 KHz and goes up using 120 KHz to 2 GHz. As far

Re: [PSES] SD Card ESD Testing

2017-03-22 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I have been carrying out extensive tests on ESD discharge currents on a lot of different credit cards with a charged user inserting cards into a ATM type of card reader. Client had found problems with CC-payments in dry and/or cold regions. The presence of metal coating (gold card) and or

Re: [PSES] CORRECTION (wrong page) Passive Loop Emissions [General Use]

2017-02-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Many standards express the limits for magnetic field measurements in dBuV/m, so in E-field. Most also indicate the relation of 51.5 dB to be added to convert H-field into E-field , ignoring close field effects. The 60 cm loop is an old beast, and so are test conventions. Regards, Ing. Gert

Re: [PSES] crimp hardware for multiple conductors?

2017-02-21 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
You can put 20 people in a car, but you won’t make it for far. There are chairs for 4 (in most cars), so charge them with four people. Logic isn’t it ? If a ring terminal would be made for 2 or more wires, they would allow for two separate cable entries (and require a suitable crimping tool).

Re: [PSES] Carbon Monoxide - Death Value

2017-02-16 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Ted, (and all other safety friends) IMHO older cars detoriating to the level of CO coming in, will also let the driving wind leak in to an amount that CO is not a real problem anymore. ;<)) Highest risk is where ventilation is modified to recirculating, (to prevent pollution coming in (!!) or

Re: [PSES] DoC when exempted from RED 2014/53/EU

2017-02-03 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
It depends. If it costs money probably they will refrain or at least be reluctant and prefer a warning in chinglish on page 97 note 21. Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of

Re: [PSES] Do it yourself safety reports?

2017-02-01 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I agree with John, batteries are the most critical part. Make sure they are properly approved, and use a fuse in their leads. As it's an RF product, I suppose the LVD comes into play by means of the RTTE (RED) directive. So a full qualification is needed. Many aspects do not apply, but the

Re: [PSES] Double Pole Mains Switches, Cord Connected Products

2017-01-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
The general safety requirement for equipment is to be able to be `disconnected” ; a term for having no hazardous voltage inside. A disconnect device is any system within reach of the user that allows to disconnect the apparatus form all live voltage. That can be double pole switch, but also a

Re: [PSES] lowest emissions 4k TV?

2017-01-17 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I am sorry Ted, but that won't work. It overlooks the impact of harmonics on capacitive reluctance. I suggest applying left magnetized ferrite. With right handed rotating harmonics, the left rotation of the magnetic flux will double the amplitude and so will dissipation, and harmonic

Re: [PSES] lowest emissions 4k TV?

2017-01-14 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
ae in aeternum manent. -Original Message- From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen [mailto:g.grem...@cetest.nl] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:57 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] lowest emissions 4k TV? Exactly : Once the signal is unbalanced (whatever the reaso

Re: [PSES] lowest emissions 4k TV?

2017-01-14 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Own Opinions Only www.jmwa.demon.co.uk J M Woodgate and Associates Rayleigh England Sylvae in aeternum manent. -Original Message- From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen [mailto:g.grem...@cetest.nl] Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 9:57 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject

Re: [PSES] lowest emissions 4k TV?

2017-01-14 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
the issue, as it is for many ports on all kinds of products. Ralph McDiarmid Product Compliance Solar Business Schneider Electric -Original Message----- From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen [mailto:g.grem...@cetest.nl] Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 1:01 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSER

Re: [PSES] lowest emissions 4k TV?

2017-01-13 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Exactly. Nowadays it's easy to filter high speed ports, and in the case of shielded cable this is even more easy. One aspect that can be a problem is cable length. USB and HDMI are limited in length, and in large rooms that can be a problem, needing repeaters, that can form a new problem

Re: [PSES] Thermal equilibrium - 10% rule

2017-01-09 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Those interested, i cleaned up my temperature prediction spreadsheet and if you want to play with it, let me know. The math is crude, it might even have small errors. The spreadsheet is prepopulated in column E with data from an calculated RC network with source (green area), that you can erase,

Re: [PSES] Thermal equilibrium - 10% rule

2017-01-08 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Hi Rich, The quotient of subsequent derivatives of equidistant samples of the temperature has a direct relation to the time constant. TC=Timestep/(1-(dtempn+1/dtempn)) Numerically this is easy to calculate in a spreadsheet Once the time constant is known it is easy to find the temperature value

Re: [PSES] Thermal equilibrium - 10% rule

2017-01-07 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
We have to consider that the temperatures sought are not of metrological value, but to to establish a safe/non-safe result. This means that the whole time constant discussion is relevant only when the final expected temperature is close to the standards limit value. The mathematical limit of an

Re: [PSES] EM Severity Levels

2016-12-21 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Hi Douglas, Each of the Basic Standards from the series EN 61000-4-x ( esp -3,-4,-5, and -6) have their own list of test levels recommended to the committees writing the product standard. In general they are 1,2,3 and X. Your product standard should not have referred to the test level number

Re: [PSES] EN 302 195 Distance Conversion Factor

2016-12-05 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
In the close field area E-field/H-field varies with 1/(r^2) OR 1/(^3) depending on the source and nature of it. In addition at close distances similar fields may have an opposite vector polarity (close to EUT) and may partially cancel each other. In general it is not a good idea measuring close

Re: [PSES] dimension of the stud for PE

2016-12-01 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
What I did: Bought the largest toroidal transformer available (2200 VA), and used copper tube (water pipe) or lightning conductors to create one or 2 windings as a temporary secondary. This gives you several volts at 400-500 A (AC!) before the primary gets overloaded. Switch the primary

Re: [PSES] DC-power conducted emissions per CISPR11: 2016

2016-11-29 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
o provide feedback! Paolo On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 11:32 AM, ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen <g.grem...@cetest.nl> wrote: EN 61326-1:2013 makes a date reference to CISPR11:2009+A12010 in its Annex ZA as well as in article 2. Par 7.2 also refers to CISPR11:2009 . The limit referen

Re: [PSES] DC-power conducted emissions per CISPR11: 2016

2016-11-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
eration. -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Monday 28 November 2016 12:37 To: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] DC-power conducted emissions per CISPR11: 2016 I don't think it's careless,

Re: [PSES] DC-power conducted emissions per CISPR11: 2016

2016-11-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
you for your co-operation. -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Monday 28 November 2016 11:45 To: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] DC-power conducted emissions per CISPR11: 2016

Re: [PSES] DC-power conducted emissions per CISPR11: 2016

2016-11-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
material from any computer. Thank you for your co-operation. -Original Message- From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen [mailto:g.grem...@cetest.nl] Sent: Monday 28 November 2016 11:32 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] DC-power conducted emissions per CIS

Re: [PSES] DC-power conducted emissions per CISPR11: 2016

2016-11-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
EN 61326-1:2013 makes a date reference to CISPR11:2009+A12010 in its Annex ZA as well as in article 2. Par 7.2 also refers to CISPR11:2009 . The limit references for Class A and B do not refer to a dated CISPR11 While I am convinced this is the kind of carefulness that is common in standards

Re: [PSES] Public view of this email server?

2016-11-22 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
+1 Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of electrical/electronic equipment + Independent Consultancy Services + Compliance Testing and Design for CE marking according to

Re: [PSES] EU EMC Harmonized Standards (2014/30/EU) for Audio Power Amplifiers

2016-11-12 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
For professional equipment EN 55103-1 and -2 apply ! Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of electrical/electronic equipment + Independent Consultancy Services + Compliance Testing and

Re: [PSES] Bulk Current Injection

2016-11-10 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I have no definite answer either but a few suggestions…. * To prevent RF current to flow away (re-radiate) from the test setup though the capacitance between cable and clamp. Necessary of the generator is "remote". * The opposite: get rid of common mode voltages on

Re: [PSES] Automated vehicles.

2016-11-07 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
In IOT land the rock will warn the cars before it falls….. ;<) Gert Van: alfred1520list [mailto:alfred1520l...@gmail.com] Verzonden: maandag 7 november 2016 20:39 Aan: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Onderwerp: Re: [PSES] Automated vehicles. On November 7, 2016 9:03:11 AM PST, Ted

[PSES] Where have the leak proof batteries gone ?

2016-11-07 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Slightly off-topic may be but. Since a number of years, professional (penlite and other size) batteries used in test en measurement equipment in my office (notably those of Duracell (Procell)) seem not to be leak proof anymore. In my younger years (and that is not that long ago) batteries

Re: [PSES] Operating temperature range for consumer electronics & electrical appliances

2016-11-07 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
In general 10-40 degrees Celcius is sufficient for indoor use. Most batteries keep enough energy to get the product started/operating, but I personally have experienced Iphones that crash when taking pictures outdoors in winter. ( below say 5 degrees Celcius) Same for (some) canon cameras

Re: [PSES] ETSI EN 302 195 V2.1.1

2016-11-03 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
>Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the >Directive 2014/53/EU This phrase can mean only one thing: meant to be used as a Harmonized standard in the sense of the directive as OJ publication. ETSI should have written : "Intended to be harmonized….", as it

Re: [PSES] FW: [PSES] IEC 62368-1

2016-10-20 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
We are all used to that odor, we work with standards right ? They are "expired" before first print. Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of electrical/electronic equipment + Independent

Re: [PSES] Criteria for determining industrial vs. non-industrial for EMC testing purposes

2016-10-19 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
>The 'prohibition' also results in no requirement for warning notices to the >user – a 'shot in foot' result. Article 18.2 2014/30/EC requires such a warning on the EUT itself if meant for Industrial The EU is rather undecided -as John says- on what is "Industrial", or is it "Heavy

Re: [PSES] Criteria for determining industrial vs. non-industrial for EMC testing purposes

2016-10-18 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
There is an on-going (silent) conflict between the European commission and a number of cenelec and cispr committees, notably those responsible for EN 55032 and EN 55011. While the EC has expressed their opinion in the generic standards, and expressed their desire that all product committees

Re: [PSES] When is EMI testing performed?

2016-10-05 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
al Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Wednesday 5 October 2016 15:05 To: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] When is EMI testing performed? I'd like to write this using the puzzling math symbols

Re: [PSES] When is EMI testing performed?

2016-10-05 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
y junk after all; beer for everyone.” Ed Price WB6WSN Chula Vista, CA USA -Original Message----- From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen [mailto:g.grem...@cetest.nl] Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2016 9:50 PM To: Ed Price; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] When is EMI t

Re: [PSES] When is EMI testing performed?

2016-10-04 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Hi Ed, Can you share with us some typical EMP caused defects, and their cause/fix ? Most of us do not share your experience in this Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of

Re: [PSES] Susceptible Immunity / Immune Susceptibility

2016-10-02 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
There is no like button on this platform but otherwise . Nice background info Gert Gremmen Van: Ken Javor [mailto:ken.ja...@emccompliance.com] Verzonden: zondag 2 oktober 2016 7:40 Aan: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Onderwerp: Re: [PSES] Susceptible Immunity / Immune Susceptibility

Re: [PSES] Susceptible Immunity / Immune Susceptibility

2016-10-01 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Are you suggesting now that the military are pessimists ? That gives a whole new look on the US international military policy :,) Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of

Re: [PSES] [RFI] Part 15 isn't enough..

2016-10-01 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
John Allen wrote: >That's probably why the products from some major multinationals (as mentioned >in the previously linked >website) could not be sold elsewhere in the major >World markets without suitable compliance and >verification, and yet can be >sold in the US. I was wondering if that is

Re: [PSES] [RFI] Part 15 isn't enough..

2016-09-30 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Well John, The problem is not that immunity regulations are not reasonable (in the US), its mere the simple fact that they are regulations that creates such a heavy opposition. Even under EMC colleagues / members on this list. The opinion in the US is that bad products will weed themselves

Re: [PSES] [RFI] Part 15 isn't enough..

2016-09-30 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Hi Ghery, You need to get your numbers right Those tree entities outnumber your "real world" by 7. Economically by a factor 2... Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of

Re: [PSES] IEEE PSES email distribution

2016-09-29 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
This happens all the time.. I find myself often reading under the pagefold to find out what the original question was. This very mail is an example, unless it was intended to ;<) As Jim wrote > The best and fastest responses will be on this email list The responses arrive even before the

Re: [PSES] Counterfeit tracking

2016-09-28 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Well there is LinkedIn , this group has some representation there. IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society (PSES) https://www.linkedin.com/groups/75652 But it's not covering these discussions (of course). For those of use interested in an EMC LinkedIn group... EMC Experts

Re: [PSES] Using 60hz motors in 50hz countries

2016-09-27 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I think that VFD ensure that the magnetic forces in the motor remain the same. Magnetic forces are 1:1 related to motor current. This way a substantial amount of torque remains available at each frequency The key is simply keeping the drive voltage linearly related to the frequency, so as the

Re: [PSES] Using 60hz motors in 50hz countries

2016-09-27 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
By applying a 60 Hz motor to 50 Hz you (your customer) violates one of the principles of building machines. The principle is that safe machines are built using safe components. The latter cannot be guaranteed anymore, so the machine is unsafe. Full stop. This is the agency way of safety

Re: [PSES] standard for power suply for server room.

2016-09-21 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
If this is for European approval, one may simply use EN 60950 and make up a Technical construction file listing the essential differences. A decent (now mandatory anyway) risk analysis would cover these differences, showing up as in individual risks. You may then choose to extrapolate 6950

Re: [PSES] Fuses can affect performance other than safety!

2016-08-24 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Since a number of years between tests I "rinse" coaxial cables with clean filtered DC current between tests to get rid of interference signals left over from previous (failing) EUT. Make sure that the dirty left-over current resulting from this action is not contaminating your lab...

Re: [PSES] SAFETTY FEATURES controlled by ....SOFTWARE

2016-08-07 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
There are a few methods to use software as a safety system, making it approach the safety of hardware: * Use redundancy (2 processors - 2 different pieces of software and have the two processes communicate on their status (hardware line with function safe/unsafe) AND or OR the

Re: [PSES] Brexit and the European Compliance Complex

2016-06-26 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
If the UK actually decides to start article 50 (so withdraw from the EU, the landscape will not change dramatically technically, but definitely the administrative side will change. Joining the EEA (of EFTA) would include accepting the requirement for free trade of labour and that has been one of

Re: [PSES] New EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

2016-06-25 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I suppose that after the recent developments on "The Island" it won't be brought into UK law anymore Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of electrical/electronic equipment +

Re: [PSES] Power Supply Safety approval

2016-06-15 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I think the answer to your question is the difference in product standards between your product and the power supply. A example: the 60950 power supply does not necessarily meet insulation requirements (among other requirements) of the 60065. The 60950 compatible PSU normally relies on Basic

Re: [PSES] Screened room mains filter

2016-06-14 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
, and neither is either necessary or desirable. Ken Javor Phone: (256) 650-5261 > From: "ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen" > <g.grem...@cetest.nl> > Reply-To: "ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen" > <g.grem...@cetest.nl> > Date:

Re: [PSES] Screened room mains filter

2016-06-14 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Hi Ian, Indeed a 2-phase is enough. Ground goes directly to the chambers ground-bolt, close to the filter. I recommend installing an extra (redundant) separate 4mm2 or larger solid ground bonding connector to your buildings main ground, as the leakage current for official room-filters may easily

Re: [PSES] IEC60950-1 - wiring terminals

2016-06-03 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
As long as the wires are positively retained by a second mechanical device, and the connection is not based on soldering only: yes. Note that it may be more complex to pass on PE to a metal enclosure or other accessible part, without violating the contact metal-only pressure clause. Regards,

Re: [PSES] Handheld or portable voltmeter/ammeter with built-in and adjustable limit function with audible alarm

2016-06-01 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
My old LeCroy Scope Beeps -stores-prints) if a defined envelope is exceeded. It includes a dedicated pass/fail mode. Old versions like the 9450 9450A 9314 LT224 and many models at the time are rather cheap on ebay. You want those with a signal processing pack. Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen

Re: [PSES] fire safety test methods for different country standards

2016-05-22 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I was wondering if these type of fire propagation tests are still of any relevance. Nowadays most electronic designs have been built with compliant (be it UL or VDE or any other reputable test house) and wiring is HAR or better. Enclosures are most standard -off-the-shelf- types with a decent

Re: [PSES] Anechoic Chamber Questions

2016-04-30 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I think that before the practical limits come into play, financial limits will stop the designed chamber from further growing.. ;<)) Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of

Re: [PSES] Anechoic Chamber Questions

2016-04-29 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
>“if you move a source towards / away from the antenna, the signal level should >follow the inverse square law – correct?” >At most frequencies, the wavelength is long compared to the dimensions of the >shielded enclosure, so moving relative to the source is not done in a >far-field >condition

Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] EN55032 definition of residential environment

2016-04-22 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
PSES] EN55032 definition of residential environment   If a manufacturer label the product as «Class A», they do not have any responsibility if the end user is using it in an residential environment with its potential risk for making disturbance?   Mvh Amund       Fra: ce-test, qualified testing bv -

Re: [PSES] IEC60950-1, Table 2N - creepage

2016-04-18 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Creepage is only defined for the surface between INSULATOR and AIR. (and the insulator having and insulation function of course; so on the surface be limited by conductors) The shortest path over the defined surface from conductor1 to conductor2 is called creepage. Gert Gremmen ce-test,

Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] EU's new approach directive transitions

2016-04-14 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
In the medical RA where I got a bit of experience a third factor is used to classify the avoidability of risk. Avoidability of the risk. So the risk number is severity times likelihood times avoidability (why doesn't MS Word like this word ?) - To use the comet example, it cannot be avoided, so

Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] EU's new approach directive transitions

2016-04-12 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
There is a hierarchical problem with that Section 17. The LV directive requires a RA and as a conclusion to that RA the standard may be used to solve/address the issues from the RA. It cannot be so that a Harmonised standard overrules the LV-directive, however sense that makes from a technical

Re: [PSES] Latest OJEU

2016-04-11 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
These have not been published yet, but it is to be expected that the same lists will apply, though probably an updated list will be published under 2014/30/EC. Same for LVD. Same for RED. Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager

Re: [PSES] Commom mode current vs. differential mode current and LISN

2016-04-01 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
I needed to add to my previous contribution to that the parameter that controls this is called TCL value. (John et all: = Transferse Conversion Loss ;<)) . The EMC world has been using LISNS for decades now that simulate a LCL (Longitudinal Conversion Loss) value of the connected mains cable

Re: [PSES] Commom mode current vs. differential mode current and LISN

2016-04-01 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Of course all DM current will (in a wire pair) transfer into CM, once the line is long enough. And a wire pair is never fully balanced ...only twisted pairs of the best quality approach full balancing. This topic has been subject of all kind of studies of doubtful quality where the result was

Re: [PSES] EU's new approach directive transitions

2016-04-01 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
ay 1 April 2016 09:30 To: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen Subject: RE: [PSES] EU's new approach directive transitions A good explanation, but people not experts in the field want to know what 'FMEA' is, please. With best wishes OOO – Own Opinions Only www.jmwa.demon.co.uk J M Wood

Re: [PSES] EU's new approach directive transitions

2016-04-01 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
A "risk management process" describes how a company management addresses risks with their products. It describes responsibilities and functions and the process of risks, hazards and incidents. The "risk assessment" describes the process of determining risk of a device. Techniques for risk

Re: [PSES] Electrostatic charge Buildup during ESD Testing

2016-02-19 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
During testing you are supposed to discharge EUT after each discharge using a ground wire, with an ionisation device or with a permanent 2 x 470 K connection, dependent on the type of EUT and or test set up. Gert Gremmen ce-test From: Li Di [mailto:li...@conorthtech.com] Sent: vrijdag

Re: [PSES] SV: Ferrite bead vs. resistor

2016-02-05 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
In general, if the application can support serial resistance, a resistor will give you better –reproducible- results. The inductive part of a ferrite bead may give resonances, and resistors are available in much wider ranges. Resistors especially SMD, have good RF properties if used on the

Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] Fwd: [PSES] Current probe for CM currents

2016-01-31 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
As a rule of thumb the transfer impedance (Zt) is the load impedance of your SA ( = 50 Ohm) multiplied by the square of the applied windings on your probes core. You should load the probe with a low impedance (attenuation) network (1 Ohm ->50 Ohm) to reduce Zt and limit the number of windings.

Re: [PSES] IP camera for outdoor use in Europe

2016-01-20 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
For only the camera only, legally you only have to deal with the EMCD. As the supply voltage is below 72 volt DC the LVD is exempt. Unless -as Ronald pointed out-, it’s a wireless device. The RTTE directive (Soon RED directive) includes safety and EMC as well as radio (=efficient use of the

Re: [PSES] IP camera for outdoor use in Europe

2016-01-20 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
The GPSD applies (1) to consumer goods only and IMHO (2) does not apply when the LVD applies in its exempt state. In general the GPSD is for those products that there is no other legislation regarding safety or certain risks not covered by legislation. For a camera, there is : the LVD but it

Re: [PSES] Fwd: [PSES] Current probe for CM currents

2016-01-16 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Hi Doug et al, If I understand well, the ferrite creates a virtual end of cable for EUT2, allowing the cable to resonate ?? Interesting case, but not completely fair, as there a 2 EUT that in this situation would require ferrite at both end of the cable. I have not seen this effect yet on a

Re: [PSES] Conducted RF injected on Ethernet cable ... fails

2015-12-10 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Immunity problems with Ethernet normally are a CM-to-DM conversion problem caused by bad symmetry somewhere. (unless the interference takes place elsewhere ie before the Ethernet chips) Don’t expect much of ferrite in the frequencies below 80 Mhz. Conducted immunity is injected out of

Re: [PSES] EN55032 definition of residential environment

2015-12-09 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
nt will be needed. Ghery S. Pettit Vice Chairman, CISPR SC I From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen [mailto:g.grem...@cetest.nl] Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 9:55 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EN55032 definition of residential environment 1.

Re: [PSES] EN55032 definition of residential environment

2015-12-09 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
s well as a failure of a general duty-of-care to their patients! John Allen W.London, UK From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen [mailto:g.grem...@cetest.nl] Sent: 09 December 2015 18:50 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EN55032 definition of residential

Re: [PSES] EN55032 definition of residential environment

2015-12-08 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
1. Independent of the standards, the EMC directive requires marking on typeplate and/or documentation if an equipment is non-residential. 2. Unwilling standards committees have been "reluctant" in including the definitions in written in their standards. CISPR I has been notorious in these

Re: [PSES] Why not immunity in the 1000-1400MHz range

2015-11-11 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Another reason is the limited number of terrestrial power applications in this band. Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager + ce marking of electrical/electronic equipment + Independent Consultancy

Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] Stricter limits than legal (CISPR11, IEC, etc,) Where?

2015-10-13 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
They are not. No public standard enforces any margin. Even measurement uncertainty is not taken into account, unless (in some standards) your uncertainty is larger than an assumed (calculated) value (depending on test set up and test type). Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen Approvals manager

Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] Stricter limits than legal (CISPR11, IEC, etc,) Where?

2015-10-13 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Note that for some frequencies and measurements taking 6 dB of margin will bring you dangerously close to the system noise level (automotive, marine , GHz) In addition, emission non-compliances, caused by components and build (enclosure, mounting, wiring) changes come more often the in the

Re: [PSES] RF Common Mode Immunity Test Question

2015-09-16 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
>We now have radiated immunity testing at 3V/m, but I have never seen a product fail this testing at this low level. I am operating a small Netherlands test house, and I can assure you that many products In my lab do fail 3V/m (at 80%AM) initially. Any analogue measurement system

Re: [PSES] Unexplained High Fallout of Power Supplies

2015-09-16 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Hi Brian, Apart from ESD problems : My 2 cents... High inrush currents, due to (renewed) electrical installations ? Inrush current may happen also after a sudden interruption... Residential mains systems have limited capacity of prospective short circuit current. Industrial mains may have 10's

Re: [PSES] FW: EMCTLA - White Paper - Modes of Operation for EMC Testing

2015-09-14 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Some thoughts The basis should be: - the description of intended operation and a listing of testable parameters relevant to intended operation - the manufacturers "product specifications under (EMC) test" for those parameters and if not present, - the specifications as published.

Re: [PSES] RF Common Mode Immunity Test Question

2015-09-12 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
september 2015 20:09 Aan: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen Onderwerp: RE: [PSES] RF Common Mode Immunity Test Question Gert: Allow me to fine tune your story for accuracy. In the late 1950's, the USA FCC re-allocated the 27 MHz region (called 11 meter band) from amateur us

Re: [PSES] RF Common Mode Immunity Test Question

2015-09-12 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
This is a typical standards clause included in a standard by non-emc "experts". What is a metal enclosure, and when is it not enclosure ? Metalized plastic: is not metal but might be as good Painted metal: complies but may have substantial potential difference between parts If heavy

Re: [PSES] Aluminum-Magnesium alloys used in braided shield

2015-09-07 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
In my point of view, there are two factors that manage screening properties. Conductance (linearly dependent) (higher = better screening) Inductance ( governed by the braiding); not the longitudinal inductance of any wire, but added inductance due to braiding (I have seen an "optical

Re: [PSES] PCB via holes - radiated emission

2015-08-19 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
No , you will probably not notice any difference; my experience says 0.5 dB. Unless the short-circuits impacted the functionality in such a way that emission dropped also ! Gert Gremmen From: Amund Westin [mailto:am...@westin-emission.no] Sent: Wednesday 19 August 2015 11:55 To:

Re: [PSES] Friday night conundrum

2015-08-19 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Free movement of goods throughout the EU. ;) Gert Gremmen -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday 19 August 2015 15:08 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Friday night conundrum In message

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