Terminal blocks can be used in Type X attachments, as long as the cord is 'easily replaced'. Obviously a tool is required but an ordinary screwdriver giving access to the terminal block and cord restraints etc - can be Type X. See IECEE Decision No. 272 under 'Hous' category for examples.
Andy Clifford From: Scott Douglas [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 25 May 2009 05:50 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PSES] Supply cord type X, Y and Z attachments Richard, Type X - product with an IEC 320 inlet and detachable power cord (unplugs from inlet) Type Y - permanently attached power cord, goes through the rear panel via a compression strain relief. Needs a special tool to open the product and disconnect the cord, then another special too to compress the strain relief and pull it out of the panel. Type Z - power cord enters the product through a strain relief but the strain relief and product are molded / filled such that the product cannot be opened with anything save a hammer and chisel or a saw. Scott Richard Georgerian wrote: > Greetings All, > > I am trying list a few good examples or construction details to show the differences > of supply cord types x, y and z attachments. The definitions for the type attachments > are - > > type X attachment- > method of attachment of the supply cord such that it can easily be replaced > > type Y attachment- > method of attachment of the supply cord such that any replacement is intended to be > made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person > > type Z attachment- > method of attachment of the supply cord such that it cannot be replaced without > breaking or destroying the appliance > > > For example, the type X attachment, might be the detachable power cord. Other > examples for type X and any examples for the Y and Z would be most helpful. > > Many thanks in advance. > > Richard > ===== > Richard Georgerian > Compliance Engineer > email: [email protected] > ===== > > - > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > 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]> > > > - 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]> - 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]>
