Joe, Lots of us have the same problem. We always make it a point to isolate the PC from the test area. Since it is support equipment, we decided I cannot afford to fix other manufacturer's equipment along with ours, we don't have either the time nor the resources. Even though we might bring the computer into our building, configure and test it with our equipment for performance purposes, then ship the entire package to the customer, we do not concern ourselves with their EMC problems unless it affects our testing.
One key point is that we require the customer to order the computer from the maker and not us. We are just a transition point in the shipping process. While we may configure the computer, we do not modify it in any way, simply set it up and make sure it runs correctly with our equipment using assemblies provided by the computer maker. I am sure there are some that will argue with our methods. It is debatable if this method meets the spirit and intent of the standards in force. But if there is only one computer that can handle our equipment and they are a world recognized maker and have all the compliances, what's a body to do? This is a great example of the problem of CE+CE=CE. It may not be reality but we choose to look at it this way. If we ever get questioned, we will simply say that if you can provide a computer that meets the performance specs and runs with our equipment, then you can buy whatever you want. But we have not tested it and will not guarantee its performance with our product. Regards, Scott [email protected] --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
