In message <[email protected]>, dated Tue, 13 Jan 2009, "Kunde, Brian" <[email protected]> writes:
>So, it would be difficult to identify something as "professional" when >the definition of the type of devices used in a home is constantly >changing. Predicting the future is not now allowed in Europe, because of the lead content of the crystal balls is far in excess of RoHS limits. In many EMC situations, the same issue arises. No-one can actually stop someone installing a 10 kW variable-speed drive for his private wind-tunnel in his garden. The best the law and regulations can do is to take account of the manufacturer's intentions for the product. It's not too loose a control; if the product isn't available from sources frequented by the general public, the manufacturer is clearly not intended to sell to the general public. The odd bod who nevertheless buys one is still subject to FCC or EMC Directive requirements about actual interference. For example, until recently I had five oscilloscopes in my house.(;-) -- OOO - Own Opinions Only. Try www.jmwa.demon.co.uk and www.isce.org.uk Things can always get better. But that's not the only option. John Woodgate, J M Woodgate and Associates, Rayleigh, Essex UK - 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://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc 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]>
