"....sprays bank notes with red ink when it believes a robbery is taking
place."
And you want to sell it the US - heavens forbid! The new government
administration is already putting our money in the red fast enough and doesn't
need the additional help!
I don't know what standards are involved but it seems customers not buying
the product because of these problems would would drive a re-design pretty darn
quickly.
Gary
-----Original Message-----
From: David Sproul [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 11:19 AM
To: EMC-PSTC
Subject: Vehicle Mounted PCB's
Dear group,
A customer has been asked to redesign a board to stop it malfunctioning due to
vibration, temperature and radio interference. They have been given a control
PCB which they are told is the main culprit for the malfunctions.
They circuit is mounted in an armoured vehicle as part of a security system
which sprays bank notes with red ink when it believes a robbery is taking
place. Apparently it sprays ink if it gets too hot, too cold, gets bumped, or
if a radio or mobile phone is operated too close to it.
The bad news is that this is on the market and being used by security firms
within the UK and mainland Europe, with no real evidence of previous compliance
with anything.
Should this comply with any of Vehicle directive requirements?
Are there any peculiar EMC requirements other than the usual 61000 series?
What standard is likely to cover this device for use in vehicles?
Although they haven't asked, what would be the most appropriate standard to
cover safety requirements for this device. (Although is runs of only 12V, I am
concerned about a fault causing a short across the battery, for example)?
There was mention of selling it in the US too. If any has thoughts on what
such a device should comply with there, all comments would be gratefully
received.
If you are thinking of writing back and suggesting the device be thrown in the
bin, then I'm sorry to say that someone else has beaten you to it.
Best regards,
David Sproul,
