* Unclear/incomplete technical specifications , link between directives essential requirements and standards technical specifications * Ambiguous test specifications, often introduced by choices a manufacturer can make on its own, so as to avoid testing. Speaking for safety standards, the committees that write the requirements are concerned that the writing is clear and unambiguous. Despite these efforts, the requirements are indeed often unclear and incomplete. I can personally attest to this situation with text that I have submitted to the committees. And, despite distribution of drafts, the committees do not test the requirements before the standard is published. BOGSAT. Experience with the standard eventually makes the requirements clear. Best wishes for the holiday season, Rich BOGSAT = Bunch Of Guys Sitting Around Talking - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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]>
