Hi Kaz,
Both IEC60950 3rd Ed & UL60950 3rd Ed define the ROUTINE TEST as you describe, however, in note 1, the key phrase is "specified elsewhere in this standard". In fact, the only references for ROUTINE TEST and Electric Strength put together (REST = Routine Electric Strength Test) in this standard can be found at the following locations: - Tables 2H(note 2) and 2K(note 2) require REST for Double/Reinforced Insulation. - Clause 2.10.5.3 requires REST for PWBs per Table 2M(note 3). - Clause 2.10.5.4 requires REST for wound components. - Tables G.2(note 2) requires REST for Double/Reinforced Insulation. - Tables R.1(note 4) and R.2(note 2) provide REST alternatives. So, it would appear that a ROUTINE TEST description for finished ITE products still is not present in this standard (series). However, as we all undoubtedly have at least one third-party mark on our products here in the US and maybe elsewhere, that third-party has the privilege to mandate what routine tests are required for their mark to be affixed to our products. Looking forward to some comments/rebuttals. Best regards, Ron Pickard [email protected] Kazimier_Gawrzyjal@Dell .com To: [email protected], [email protected] Sent by: cc: owner-emc-pstc@majordom Subject: RE: Manufacturing Hipot Testing o.ieee.org 08/20/01 01:44 PM Please respond to Kazimier_Gawrzyjal For Hi-pot, see CAN/CSA C22.2 No 60950-00 * UL 60950, ed. 3, Dec. 1, 2000, cl. 5.2.2 Note 1 and the invoked definition (by NOTE 1) for ROUTINE TEST per cl. 1.2.13.3. My opinion and not that of my employer. Regards, Kaz Gawrzyjal Dell Computer Corp. -----Original Message----- From: John Woodgate [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 12:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Manufacturing Hipot Testing I read in !emc-pstc that Peter Merguerian <[email protected]> wrote (in <2D1037012914D4118DB8204C4F4F50202D5CD4@ITLLTD01>) about 'Manufacturing Hipot Testing', on Mon, 20 Aug 2001: >Production - Line Tests (usually Dilectric Strength and Earth Continuity and >in some cases like medical equipment, Leakage ) are not required by the >standards but by the third party certification agencies. No, they are written into IEC standards now. I don't know about UL and CSA. -- Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only. http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk Eat mink and be dreary! ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Michael Garretson: [email protected] Dave Heald [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.rcic.com/ click on "Virtual Conference Hall," ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Michael Garretson: [email protected] Dave Heald [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.rcic.com/ click on "Virtual Conference Hall," ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Michael Garretson: [email protected] Dave Heald [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.rcic.com/ click on "Virtual Conference Hall,"
