Robert, I see your point (as it relates to a typcial 'consumer' item like a TV) ), but I also agree with Richard's interpretation (as it relates to ITE equipment a la UL 1950, EN60950).
There are 'consumer' ITE equipment and one would expect to get a plug. But also take into consideration that the plug may be added by the domestic importer/distributor prior to placing the item on the consumer market. This is typical in many cases, especially for high-end ITE equipment which is installed in office/business environments. Many consumer ITE equipment manufacturers also use detachable power cords, and the appropriate ones are thrown into the box prior to shipment to the country of destination. John Juhasz Fiber Options Bohemia, NY -----Original Message----- From: Robert Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 9:37 AM To: IEEE Subject: Re: Attachment Plugs and Power Cords If you went to the store to buy a TV and one of the sets came without a plug on the end of the cord, what would your thoughts be? You can get away without plugs in some markets, but most customers expect a functioning product, not a do it yourself project. "WOODS, RICHARD" wrote: > I can find nothing in IEC 950 nor EN 60950 that defines the requirements for > an attachment plug for equipment that is not permanently connected. Due to > the silence of the standard, I conclude that an attachment plug is not > required per the standard. Therefore, it appears that the plug wiring > methods and strain relief must be per the national standards and/or > electrical codes of each country. For example, UL 1950 has a national > deviation that specifies the need for a plug. > > I conclude that it is acceptable to CE mark a product that has no plug and > allow a certified plug to be attached in any of the EU member states. CE > marking compliance will not be affected. > > I conclude that it is acceptable to replace a plug on a CE marked product > with a nationally acceptable plug without affecting CE marking compliance. > > I understand that the power cord must be acceptable for use in the target > country. Therefore, it is not possible to ship a single attached power cord > to Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa and South America since the power cord may > not be legal in the target country even if a national plug is attached. > > Are my conclusions and understandings correct? > > --------- > 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). --------- 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).
