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Hello Group, I am currently in discussion with our NRTL regarding dielectric testing and the dielectric test analyzers settings and would like to have your input on the following: We both have the same analyzer (Vitrek 944i), EUT set-up, and are conducting dielectrics (reinforced and basic insulation) per IEC 60065. Only difference is that I have my analyzers ARC detect setting set to slow and test current set to 30 mA. The NRTL have their analyzer set to the defaults (fast ARC detect / 10 mA). When the test is conducted (after abnormals) our DUT passes and theirs fail. Just to double check when I input the same setting into the analyzer and re-conduct the test our EUT fails. This standard nor others that I've used make any reference to ARC detect settings, however I do recall coming across a standard that called out the current limits as being 35 or 40 mA (don't quite remember which one). How does ARC detect function (detailed) and is there a process that keeps such settings consistent between NRTL's? Any explanation and/or ideas on this would be greatly appreciated Thank you for your time, David Cereceres Regulatory Engineer Safety & Environmental Pelco 3500 Pelco Way Clovis, CA 93612 Phone: 559.292.1981 ext.3493 Pax: 559.294.3707 [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> www.Pelco.com <http://www.pelco.com/> ================ Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this transmission is legally privileged and confidential, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please delete the message and notify us immediately by telephone call to +1-559-292-1981. ================ This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. IEEE PSES Main Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message send your e-mail to [email protected] Instructions for use of the list server: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: [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.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
