Hello everybody,
I need some input from the members of this group that regularly
work on systems, not components.
The standard lead length on our catalog products (EMI / RFI
filters) is 4 inches. Quite often a customer will ask for a filter with
input and / or output leads longer than 4 inches. When the option of
splicing additional lead wire to the catalog filter is discussed, a
reply of "the agencies will not accept it" is received. The splice
connection would be made with a "Recognized" or "agency accepted" barrel
type connector. When questioned for more details regarding the
unacceptability, no specific standard or paragraph is available.
My question is this:
For ITE equipment (or other classifications), is it acceptable
to extend termination lead lengths by splicing additional wire by an
acceptable method?? Please keep in mind that along with line and neutral
leads, ground leads which may or may not be a safety ground would be
included.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
John F. Dudek
Manager, Product Safety Engineering
Corcom Inc.
Libertyville, Ill. USA
voice: 847-680-7400
fax: 847-680-8169 (general) or 847-680-0340 (direct)
Mailto:[email protected]
Visit us at http://www.cor.com
