The situation has changed considerably. See the email attachment from
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> on
March 7.
-----Original Message-----
From: Pittman, Bud [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 12:54 PM
To: 'Collins, Jeffrey'; '[email protected]'
Subject: RE: BSMI Test Data Expiration
Hello:
As far as BSMI data, the time period varies. Last year my lab was
audited by the BSMI because I submitted data over six months old. When the
auditor from Taiwan was here he said that they would not accept data over 1
year old and six month old data would be questionable. In my case since the
audit went well they thought that they would accept 6 - 12 month data
without further question. I cannot provide "chapter and verse" on this
since it seems to be up to the auditor. The two auditors that were here
were very cooperative and gave us some good tips on how the BSMI likes to
see their data.
Another issue that came up was the use of BSMI approved support
systems. The BSMI wants you to use peripherals or host systems that have
BSMI approval, unless they are hard to obtain(Again variable). In the case
of Class B equipment, they said that PC equipment is easy to obtain so all
EUT and support systems should have the BSMI approval. For Class A
equipment they would be more understanding.
At first the BSMI wanted us to ship systems to their designated
laboratory in Taiwan and provide engineering assistance, plus an
interpreter, for the testing. We were able to convince them to audit our
lab, saving much cost and giving them the confidence that our data would be
valid.
Bud Pittman
Compliance Engineer
LSI Logic Storage Systems, Inc. - Wichita KS
[email protected]
Tel 316-636-8718
Fax 316-636-8321
-----Original Message-----
From: Collins, Jeffrey [ mailto:[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> ]
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 12:11 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: RE: BSMI Test Data Expiration
Hello Group,
I am researching an issue with the BSMI standards regarding Information
Technology equipment. Does anyone know how long the test data is valid
before you can't submit it to BSMI for certification? Be advised our test
data was taken with the appropriate limits, documentation and at a BSMI
approved test lab but was submitted to BSMI at a later date.( When we got a
customer in Taiwan )
I've so far received responses from 6 months to forever. (As long as the
product did not change) I here that some companies are retesting their
products every six months for BSMI submittal.
Can you provide me with your insight on this subject matter with the
appropriate chapter and verse addressing this issue. The original BSMI
documents are in Chinese so I've had to depend on translated versions thus
far.
Thanks in advance,
Jeffrey Collins
Sr. HW Engineering Manager
EMC/ NEBS/ Safety/ Reliability
CIENA Core Switching Division
10480 Ridgeview Court, Cupertino, CA. 95014
(408) 366-4806, Fax (408) 366-4866
[email protected]
http://www.ciena.com <http://www.ciena.com>
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