On Thu, 29 Aug 1996, Michael Roy wrote:
> I have a chassis with a standard IEC type input filter and simple > on/off switch that goes to an enclosed switching power supply > subassembly. As it is designed right now, all of the AC componants > are enclosed in a metal box that mounts to the inside of the chassis. > The connections are all 1/4 inch faston type crimps and are completely > insulated. The main chassis itself will not be opened by the end user > for any reason. > > My question: Can I do away with the steel around the input filter > and on/off switch ? > Should be no problem, if the enduser never opens parts of the enclosure that carry hazardous voltages. Take a screwdriver and open some computer monitors that are available to you and see for yourself what is acceptable (provided the monitors are TUV or UL approved) regards rene > >
