In message <000001cab7af$41716230$c4542690$@com>, dated Sat, 27 Feb 2010, Ronald R. Wellman <[email protected]> writes:
>Finally, what is sometimes ridiculous about labels and symbols is where >they are on a product and whether they can be seen under normal use. If >the O/| symbols are next to a mains power switch located on the back of >an instrument, what good is that? You can't see the symbols in normal >use. Those who do not learn from history are required to repeat the experience. At one time, at least one safety standard simply did not allow the disconnect to be on the back panel. >However, when Company Industrial Design folks have their way, you most >likely will be required to have a switch on the front of the product. >Whether that is a mains disconnect or stand-by switch is left for >discussion. If it's a stand-by switch, you probably won't get your Energy Star rating. -- 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 I should be disillusioned, but it's not worth the effort. - 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]>
