You are correct. There is no definition for continuous input current in the National Electrical Code. The Code assumes that the definition of input current is covered in each product's safety standard. Equipment either needs to be Listed by a Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory to the appropriate product standard or the local inspector gets to make his or her own determination of what is the proper input current rating. Most manufacturers choose to get their product tested and Listed.
Ted Eckert Compliance Engineer Microsoft Corporation [email protected] The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -----Original Message----- From: John Woodgate [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 9, 2014 8:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [PSES] FW: IEC 62368-1 rated AC input connector amperage differs from North America In message <90b959e8e6ef491999a2e9d8a3cbf...@dm2pr03mb383.namprd03.prod.outlook.com> , dated Sat, 9 Aug 2014, Ted Eckert <[email protected]> writes: >NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), Article 100 defines >"Continuous Load" as "A load where the maximum current is expected to >continue for 3 hours or more". Thank you. Does that mean that there is no formal definition of 'continuous input current' of a load? -- OOO - Own Opinions Only. With best wishes. See www.jmwa.demon.co.uk Quid faciamus nisi sit? 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.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) 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.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES Online Communities site at http://product-compliance.oc.ieee.org/ can be used for graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html (including how to unsubscribe) 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]>
