Does anyone know if it is common practice or otherwise required to de-rate
products in Europe to 80% (or some other %) of the rating of the branch
circuit as is done in the US?   Some product standards (such as 61000-3-2)
apply to products rated up to 16A, so it would appear that products can be
rated up to the branch rating.  If this is the case, would it be acceptable
to exceed the rating by 110% (as allowed by 60950) and still be usable on
that branch circuit?  

Regards,

Glenn Lesmeister
Product Regulatory Compliance

Compaq Computer Corp.           Tel: 281-514-5163
20555 SH 249, MS60607           Fax: 281-514-8029
Houston,  TX 77070-2698         Pgr: 713-786-4930
[email protected]

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