Kris- The answers that others have provided are generally on point. The methodology for performing this test emanates from 60695-10-2. The IECEE, CTL has issued a decision sheet (DSH 391C) after feedback on proficiency testing some years back. You might find it an interesting read. http://decisions.iecee.org/iecee/SearchCMC.nsf/de_h.xsp?v=ctl Due to the layout of the site you’ll have to enter in the decision sheet # in the Ref. Number area.
Best Regards Rick Covell From: Carpentier Kristiaan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [PSES] Ball pressure test of thermoplastic parts Hi group, Does any-one know the reason/background of the ball pressure test of thermoplastic parts (IEC60950-1, clause 4.5.5) and the chosen temperature of 125C. This test is performed - for example – on the plastic parts of a direct plug-in power supply as these parts “carry” the mains power supply pins. I can’t imagine a situation there that requires such a test and certainly not at 125C. Thanks for your feedback! Best regards Kris Carpentier - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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]<mailto:[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)<http://www.ieee-pses.org/list.html> List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> David Heald <[email protected]<mailto:[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]>

