In message <[email protected]>, dated Sun, 24 Jul 2011, Scott Douglas <[email protected]> writes:
>Do completely passive loudspeakers require a CE Mark? If yes, what >standards would be used to declare conformity? > >My initial answer to this question was NO. Except for the recast RoHS >Directive now requiring a CE Mark. Under the EMC Directive, passive loudspeakers are regarded as 'benign', so no requirements apply. The LVD is very badly worded, but the voltages cited refer to the energy supply. It is widely held that, because the 'line' voltage is rarely present, and the average voltage is much lower (typically less than 30% of the line voltage), the LVD does not apply. However, there are requirements in IEC/EN 60065 for the safety of mains-powered loudspeakers. -- OOO - Own Opinions Only. Try www.jmwa.demon.co.uk and www.isce.org.uk John Woodgate, J M Woodgate and Associates, Rayleigh, Essex UK When I point to a star, please look at the star, not my finger. The star will be more interesting. - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <[email protected]> David Heald: <[email protected]>
