Re: NEBS compliance for 100baseT / 1000base T

2002-07-24 Thread Scott Lemon
Muhammad, during the common-mode surge, if your integrated connector is
rated for 1500V min. isolation, you should not sink any CM surge current
into your EUT (other than that due to any stray capacitance within the
connector on the edges of the surge) - thus no dumping of surge current
to your ground plane.  The surge protection behind the connector would
be for DM protection.

Regarding the requirement (R4-11) - it states that the "EUT shall not be
damaged and shall continue to operate properly after the
application..."  Since this states *after* instead of *during*, my
interpretation is that during the surge event, errors can occur (e.g.
dropped bits, etc.), but after the surge, it must continue proper
operation.  My initial thought is that a reboot would not be acceptable,
however, I suppose the acceptance of a non-manual-intervention reboot as
a result if the surge event would depend on the definition of *after*
(how long after would be acceptable?? should it be interpreted as
*immediately after*?).   Any other thoughts out there?

-Scott

Muhammad Sagarwala wrote:

>  Thanks Scott,The main reason I don't want anything getting into the
> secondary side is, I don't want the common mode voltage on the ground
> plane to rise once the surge protection cricuitry kicks in.  This
> could cause wierd problems on the board (e.g. chips might reset).  I
> don't clearly understand the requirement (needless to say I haven't
> gone through the document in detail) if the equipment is supposed to
> keep working after the surge or it is allowed to reboot and come on
> line automatically.As always, inputs/suggestions/criticism most
> welcome...Thanks a lot to all the people in this forum who responded
> to my email.  Your suggestions have/will help me a lot.Muhammad
>
>  -Original Message-
>  From: Scott Lemon [mailto:sle...@caspiannetworks.com]
>  Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 6:56 AM
>  To: Muhammad Sagarwala
>  Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
>  Subject: Re: NEBS compliance for 100baseT / 1000base T
>
>  Hello Muhammad,
>
>  Unless you are customer premises equipment, you should only
>  have to meet the intrabuilding surge requirements of GR-1089
>  (typically metallic ethernet interfaces are not intended as
>  outside plant lines).  Using the RJ-45 with integrated
>  magnetics should be an acceptable configuration as long as
>  you are comfortable that the internal wiring can handle the
>  differential mode surge current (verify from supplier).
>  Most of them advertise at least 1500V isolation, so they
>  should not have a problem with the common mode surge.  Why
>  are you concerned about placing the surge protection behind
>  the transformer?  In differential mode, the integrated
>  transformer (1:1?) and magnetics should attenuate the
>  maximum amplitude transferred to the secondary side somewhat
>  and the surge protection can handle any that happens to make
>  it into the secondary, thereby protecting your chip.  I know
>  Semtech makes a device especially for 100BaseT, but not sure
>  about 1000BT.
>
>  Muhammad Sagarwala wrote:
>
> > Hello Gurus,
> >
> > I am new to this list so pardon me if my questions sound
> > naive.
> >
> > The question I had was, for nebs compliance we need to
> > pass power cross and lightening tests.  For boards with
> > copper ports (100baseT and 100base T), is it possible to
> > use rj45 connectors with integrated magnetics and still
> > get pass these tests. Has anybody done that - if yes, is
> > it possible to share the method.  I believe there are
> > components (e.g. sedactors) one can use, but
> >
> > those are capacitve and might impact the signal
> > integrity.  Also, mostly that kind of stuff is used on the
> > line side of the transformer.  I am just a little bit
> > hesistant to put in on the secondary side...
> >
> > Any input would be highly appreciated...
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Muhammad
>
>
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Re: NEBS compliance for 100baseT / 1000base T

2002-07-23 Thread Scott Lemon
Hello Muhammad,

Unless you are customer premises equipment, you should only have to meet
the intrabuilding surge requirements of GR-1089 (typically metallic
ethernet interfaces are not intended as outside plant lines).  Using the
RJ-45 with integrated magnetics should be an acceptable configuration as
long as you are comfortable that the internal wiring can handle the
differential mode surge current (verify from supplier).  Most of them
advertise at least 1500V isolation, so they should not have a problem
with the common mode surge.  Why are you concerned about placing the
surge protection behind the transformer?  In differential mode, the
integrated transformer (1:1?) and magnetics should attenuate the maximum
amplitude transferred to the secondary side somewhat and the surge
protection can handle any that happens to make it into the secondary,
thereby protecting your chip.  I know Semtech makes a device especially
for 100BaseT, but not sure about 1000BT.

Muhammad Sagarwala wrote:

> Hello Gurus,
>
> I am new to this list so pardon me if my questions sound naive.
>
> The question I had was, for nebs compliance we need to pass power
> cross and lightening tests.  For boards with copper ports (100baseT
> and 100base T), is it possible to use rj45 connectors with integrated
> magnetics and still get pass these tests. Has anybody done that - if
> yes, is it possible to share the method.  I believe there are
> components (e.g. sedactors) one can use, but
>
> those are capacitve and might impact the signal integrity.  Also,
> mostly that kind of stuff is used on the line side of the
> transformer.  I am just a little bit hesistant to put in on the
> secondary side...
>
> Any input would be highly appreciated...
>
> Thanks
>
> Muhammad

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Re:

2002-04-22 Thread Scott Lemon

Hi Vijay, **reply below:

Regards,
Scott

"Wani, Vijay (V)" wrote:

> Thank you all for your valuable input. i apologize for late reply. i ordered
> a copy of EN60950:2000. (thanks, Chris, George and constantin) and now, it
> is getting much clearer. however, i have some questions and would appreciate
> any comment.
>
> as per EN60950:2000, 4.7.2.1:
> 1.  Except where method 2 of 4.7.1 is used exclusively, or as permitted
> in 4.7.2.2, the following parts are considered to have a risk of ignition
> and, therefore, require a FIRE ENCLOSURE:
> - components in PRIMARY CIRCUITS;
>
> So if i am interpreting Rich and Scott's e-mail right (great explanation),
> i do not need FIRE ENCLOSURE, if primary circuit is supplied by a Limited
> Power source.   For an existing device, how do i know whether the primary
> circuit is supplied by a Limited Power source?  are cell-phones, PDA's
> typically supplied by Limited Power Source?
>

**Once you receive your EN60950, go to section 2.5 where LPS is discussed.  LPS
characteristics are broken down into two major types:  1) inherently limited
(inherent in the circuit design-e.g. high impedance source), and 2) not
inherently limited (requires an overcurrent protection device).  Circuits must
perform to the limits within tables 2B or 2C to be classified as LPS.

>
> as per 4.7.3.4
> 2.  Inside FIRE ENCLOSURE, materials for components and other parts,
> (including MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE located inside FIRE
> ENCLOSURS) shall comply with on of the following:
> - be of FLAMMABILITY CLASS V-2 OR FLAMMABILITY CLASS HF-2; OR
> - pass the flammability test described in clause A.2; or
> - meet flammability requirements of a relevant IEC component standard which
> includes such requirements.
>
> Does this mean; if i have an enclosure inside a FIRE ENCLOSURE, than it has
> to be V-2 eventhough there are no safety hazards resulting from complete
> disapperance of the enclosure?

**Yes.  In this scenario (assuming it does not serve as an electrical/mechanical
enclosure), the key attribute of the "internal" enclosure you mention is not
it's function as an enclosure, but it's fuel load.  Therefore, once inside the
fire enclosure, the internal enclosure is simply another internal "component"
and must meet the flame rating for internal components or otherwise comply with
the exemptions outlined in the standard.

>
>
> thank you.
>
> vijay wani
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Re: Criteria for UL V0 plastic enclosure

2002-04-15 Thread Scott Lemon

Hello Rich,

In the case of LPS, wouldn't the plastic enclosure still be considered 
"decorative"
plastic "outside" a fire enclosure and required to meet HB flame class (per UL
60950, 4.7.3.3)?

Regards,
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> The choice is yours.  If your product is supplied by a
> Limited Power Source, then you may use any plastic for the
> enclosure.  If your product is not supplied by a Limited
> Power Source, then you must use V1 or better plastic for


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Shipping Ckt Packs into EU

2002-04-05 Thread Scott Lemon

Hello Group,

I am considering a strategy for shipment of individual circuit packs
into the EU.  These circuit packs are part of an overall (rack mountable
shelf) custom ITE system which will be evaluated to the appropriate
requirements/directives (LVD and EMC) and will have a CE marking.  I
envision two scenarios where individual packs/groups of packs may be
shipped into the EU:

1)  As part of the placement of the "system" on the EU market for the
first time.  Packs will be packaged separately from the chassis for
shipment to avoid potential shipping damage.

2)  As replacement "components" and/or spares.

Question:  What is the most effective way to label the individual
circuit packs (or other "component") packaging and/or shipping
documentation to avoid questioning/problems at the point of entry into
the EU?  The recommendation in the past has been to state on the
shipping documents something like "No CE marking required - product is a
spare/replacement component of an overall system which itself bears the
CE marking."  I have also been told to complete a "declaration of
incorporation", however, I believe this only applies to components under
the machinery directive.

Anyone have any proven techniques for shipping component circuit packs
(and other components) which do not individually bear the CE marking?

Thanks!
Scott
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Re: CE Mark on Product Packaging

2002-03-15 Thread Scott Lemon

Correct me if I am wrong, but I do not believe the statement below is entirely
correct.  It is my understanding (per EMC directive and published guidelines)
that the Manufacturer or Authorized Representative is responsible for affixing
the CE marking and drawing up the DoC and that only the "Authorized Rep" (if
applicable) must be "established within the community."  In other words, the
Manufacturer (who draws up the DoC and tech docs) does not have to be
established in the community, but if an Authorized Rep is used, they must be.
It is clear that when neither the Manufacturer or the Auth Rep are established
within the community, the obligation to keep the DoC "available" is the
responsibility of the party placing the product on the market (importer).

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Caspian Networks

Bill Ellingford wrote:

> Under the EMC directive, the person making a DOC and
> placing the goods on the market would be an EU resident.


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Safety of Indicating LEDs

2002-02-20 Thread Scott Lemon

Hello Group,

The scope of EN 60825-1 says LEDs are included whenever the word "laser"
is used, meaning they are to be evaluated the same way lasers are.  Does
this apply to status indicating LEDs (non-lasing)?  If so, are
manufacturers expected to test every status-indicating LED on the
product as if it were a laser?

When googling, I came across a reference to a standard IEC/TS 60825-6,
"Safety of products with optical sources, exclusively used for visible
information transmission to the human eye" (1999-07).  Is this the
appropriate standard to use when evaluating status-indicating LEDs?  If
so, how do the requirements/tests compare to that in 60825-1?

As far as I can tell, "EN" 60825-6 (if it exists) has not been published
in the OJ and therefore cannot be used for presumption of compliance to
the LVD.  What is the approach for indicating LEDs for EU compliance (CE
marking)?

Thanks in advance!

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Re: date of publication relevance

2002-01-17 Thread Scott Lemon

Brian,
The CB Scheme is based on IEC standards, not EN standards (although in many 
cases they are identical with the
exception of some national or group deviations).  The engineer may be referring 
to the IEC equivalent to the 01 Nov
2001 EN version of 61010.

Just because IEC publishes a standard (or new revision/edition), it does not 
mean that it is automatically accepted by
all countries participating in the CB scheme for a particular category.  The 
participating countries have to publish
in the "CB Bulletin" which version of a particular standard is acceptable in 
that country (as well as any deviations
to the IEC standard).  If no countries yet recognize a particular version of an 
IEC standard (per the CB bulletin),
then the NCB's cannot issue an official CB Report/Certificate to that standard. 
 This may be the situation in your
case.

Brian O'Connell wrote:

> Good people of the PSTC
>
> The safety agency engineer, doing the CB report, says that he cannot use
> EN61010-1:2001 because it is not yet "recognized".
>
> As the DOP = 01 Nov 2001, I do not understand.
>
> Can someone please educate me
>
> R/S,
> Brian O'Connell
> Taiyo Yuden (USA), Inc.
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Re: Define Continuous DC Voltage

2001-11-12 Thread Scott Lemon

Chris,  check out IEC 479-1 (Effects of current on human beings and livestock). 
 Real interesting reading - it mainly
analyzes human body impedances (measurements taken on living humans and 
corpses) and discusses physiological effects
of AC in range of 15-100 Hz and DC.  In their study, it appears that 10 mA (in 
this AC range) is the point above which
harmful physiological effects can occur and around 25 mA for DC.  Above these 
limits, time of exposure will determine
the threat of permanent and harmful effects.  They do indicate that the 
physiological effects experiments were
conducted on animals and were "adapted" to human beings.  Human corpses were 
used in gathering human body impedance
measurements from 25V to 5000 V.  Barbecue anyone?

-Scott Lemon

Chris Maxwell wrote:

>   My GUESS is that someone (who loved
> to torture living organisms) must have performed tests to figure out how
> DC current affected people (or monkeys, or rats... something).  They
> then must have performed tests with different AC frequencies.  Perhaps
> they even plotted a graph of "hazardous" voltage/current versus
> frequency.  I would imagine that this is the type of data used by the
> IEC or any other safety organizationn to set hazardous voltage levels.


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Radiated Emissions EUT Config

2001-10-31 Thread Scott Lemon

Hello Group,

I am in search of opinions regarding the acceptable EUT configuration
for radiated emissions testing. If a system is comprised of one or more
independent shelf-level products (e.g. one shelf in a rack or several
racks full), at what level is it acceptable to test?  Assume that the
system can be sold as one independent fully functional "shelf" or as
numerous interconnected shelves (interconnection just increasing
"system" capacity).  For example, one shelf could be sold and deployed,
then 6 months later another shelf added (cabled up to the first), and so
on, etc.

1.  Would it be acceptable to test at the "shelf" level?
2.  If not, where is the line drawn? Two? Ten?

In a typical CO you may see racks and racks of the same equipment
shelves/chassis - chances are, they were not all tested together - where
is it reasonable to stop?  FCC (ref. ANSI C63.4)/EN300386/GR1089 have
some guidance, differing slightly, but not clear.  Any and all
opinions/experiences from the group are welcome.

Thanks and Regards,

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SONET ESD performance

2001-07-25 Thread Scott Lemon

Hi group,
I am looking for guidance with respect to allowable "service-affecting
responses" for a SONET system (e.g. OC-48) when tested to GR-1089 ESD
immunity requirements.  GR-1089 R2-3 states that "service-affecting
responses, unless within system operating limits,...shall not occur."
Para. 2.3 gives "maximum of one errored second per discharge" as a limit
on bit errors, but no other specific guidance.  Anyone out there willing
to share their GR-1089 pass/fail criteria for ESD testing on a SONET
system with respect to performance during the discharge??  Are there any
documents that are recommended as reference?

Thanks in advance!

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RE: FDA laser classes

2001-03-22 Thread Scott Lemon
Thanks Martin,  Notice 42 makes it clear.  I can only think the guy I talked
to at CDRH either didn't know about it or he is interpreting it to only
include the examples noted in the notice (CD players, etc. where the laser
is totally buried in the product).  My application is similar to yours where
I provide an optical communications interface which uses a Class 1 laser
module.

Regards, 

Scott Lemon 
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 -Original Message-
From: Martin Lindquist [mailto:mlind...@cisco.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 10:07 AM
To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
Subject: RE: FDA laser classes 



Scott,
 
  My understanding is that (for our Class I components (OC3 transceivers) at
least),  according to Notice 42 (Dec. 18, 1989), initial and annual reports
are not required if you comply with the four points listed (see actual
notice for more information):
1. No modification of performance or intended use and incorporation of
the certified product results in only the concealment of the original
manufacturer's certification and identification labels required by 1010
2. The labeling requirements of 1010 and 1040.10 would be met if the
certified product were removed from the product in which it was incorporated
3. The labeling requirements of 1040.10(g) would be met in any service
configuration of the certified product
4. The laser safety information provided by the certifying manufacturer
is distributed with the product
 
  Jumping into Table 1 of Part 1002 there is no requirements for
Distribution records.  I even went so far as to verify this (via email) with
the CDRH last year.  Note that this is for a Class I OC-3 laser module
component used by us in its intended use and manufactured by someone else
(HP, etc), where the manufacturer has done all the filing, attestations,
etc., and where the module does not contain a higher Class laser.  In other
words, according to the CDRH and Notice 42 we are a 'distributor' of the
module and thus not subject to initial and annual reports, nor is any
additional certification and identification labels required on the outside
of the final product.  
 
  Your situation may well require the 5 points you list, but take a look at
Notice 42 (and Notice 41 as well (Aug. 9, 1988)), along with the other
notices in the following PDF (link provided to me by John Juhasz).  Your
compliance contact may not have been aware of these, or he may be holding
you to a higher standard than is required by the CDRH, I can't say.  
 

Notices: 
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhlth/pdf/laspol01.pdf
<http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhlth/pdf/laspol01.pdf> 
(Notice 42 is page 87 of 105)
 
Reporting form:

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhlth/pdf/lasrpt0p.pdf
<http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhlth/pdf/lasrpt0p.pdf> 
 
  If nothing else, you may have learned something new today and be able to
go home early...  :)
 
Martin.
 
 
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Scott Lemon
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 8:00 AM
To: 'Bandele Adepoju'; 'John Juhasz'; 'Martin Lindquist'; '|Moshe Valdman'
Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
Subject: RE: FDA laser classes 



Bandele,
 
This is not my understanding after talking to a compliance specialist in
CDRH yesterday.  He informed me that manufacturers that incorporate class 1
lasers (which have themselves followed the required reporting requirements,
etc. per the CFR and CDRH guidelines) must still:
 
1.  file an initial product report per 1002.10
2.  file an annual report per 1002.13
3.  file a report of accidental radiation occurrences (as applicable) per
1002.20
4.  end product must have a certification label per 1010.2
5.  end product must have an ID label per 1010.3
 
He indicated that all other reporting requirements (including supplemental
reports) are not required of the end product manufacturer.
 
This seems to correlate somewhat with the Aug 23, 1985 notice (at least the
second to the last paragraph).
 
I contacted Mr. Manuel Karos at CDRH (non-medical lasers) at (301) 594-4646.
This was my understanding - it might not be a bad idea if someone else wants
to contact the office as well to substantiate and report back to the group.

Regards, 

Scott Lemon 
sle...@caspiannetworks.com 

 -Original Message-
From: Bandele Adepoju [mailto:badep...@jetstream.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 8:09 PM
To: 'John Juhasz'; 'Martin Lindquist'; '|Moshe Valdman'
Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
Subject: RE: FDA laser classes 



Hello all,
 
Manufacturers who only incorporate certified Class 1 lasers into their
products
only need to comply with the record keeping requirements of 21CFR 1002.  
They do not need to submit initial and annual reports.
 
Regards,
 
Bandele 
Jetstream Communications, Inc. 
badep...@jetstream.com <mailto:badep...@jetstream.com>  

 

 

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DC circuits

2000-10-11 Thread Scott Lemon

Hello Group,

I have a good idea (first hand knowledge) of what UL looks for with respect
to dc supply circuitry 

RE: Suitability of X2 Capacitors as Basic Insulation

2000-10-06 Thread Scott Lemon

Peter indicates that he is using this cap in an application up to 72 Vdc
which is hazardous voltage according to UL 1950.  Hazardous voltage must be
separated from earth by at least basic insulation (clause 2.3.3.2).  

Regards,

Scott Lemon
Caspian Networks - RTP
email: sle...@caspiannetworks.com
phone:  (919) 466-0315
fax: tbd


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Peter,

I understand you want to use this capacitor between the Central Office
battery and Ground (Protective Earth).
Why do you need Basic Insulation anyway if you interconnect to Protective
Earth.
>From my point of view, you only need Operational insulation.
Regards,
Chris Collin

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EN 300 386 in OJ?

2000-09-28 Thread Scott Lemon

Earlier this year, I believe that ETSI EN 300 386 was formally adopted as an
EU harmonized standard for telecom network equipment.  However, looking on
the DG III web page, it looks like this standard has not yet been published
in the OJ.  I had heard earlier that the anticipated target for publication
in the OJ was June '00, but I guess that did not happen.  Anyone have an
update on 300 386 wrt publication in the OJ?  I guess until it is published,
we continue to use 300 386-2 (or others). 

Thanks and Regards,

Scott Lemon
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Network Reliability and Compliance Engineering
Caspian Networks
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Radiated E/H Field Emissions Extrapolation

1998-11-20 Thread Scott Lemon
Group,

I am looking for a formula/rule of thumb, etc. for extrapolating the results
of radiated emissions testing on a partially filled cabinet-based product
(e.g. two out of four identical shelves populated) to determine (roughly)
what the entire populated cabinet may produce.  I have heard and considered
doubling the emissions results (6 dB) from the two shelves, but feel this
may be too conservative.  Any thoughts/input appreciated.

Regards, 
Scott Lemon (esn 351-4487, 919-991-4487)
Product and Network Dependability
Nortel Networks
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fw:Telecommunication Directive

1998-02-11 Thread Scott Lemon
Group,

I have heard that the requirement for the crossed hockey sticks with a line 
through it (for the purpose described below) has not really been enforced in 
the EU and therefore is rarely used.  Does anyone have any experience one way 
or another??  

Regards,
Scott Lemon
Nortel

---forwarded-message>

Feb 11 10:21:00 1998

To:   Scott (A.) Lemon   :0H31   (BNR)  BNRTP  BNR
  Nathan (N.B.) Belsher  :0H32   (BNR)  BNRTP  BNR
  emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org  (INTERNET)

From: ndev...@entela.com   (INTERNET)

Subject:  Telecommunication Directive

Attached: OriginalHeader.txt

Sender:   owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org(INTERNET)

Hello,

I am looking for an electronic copy of the marking required by Annex VII
of the Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC).
The marking is the crossed hockey sticks with the circle and line
through it.  It is used to identify equipment/connectors that are
"...capable of being connected to the public telecommunications network,
but is not intended for such purpose,...".


Thanks

Ned Devine
Entela, Inc.

Toll Free:  1 800 888 3787 Ext. 671
Direct: 1 616 248 9671
Fax:1 616 248 0591
e-mail: ndev...@entela.com
  

fw:Telecommunication Directive

1998-02-11 Thread Scott Lemon
Group,

I have heard that the requirement for the crossed hockey sticks with a line 
through it (for the purpose described below) has not really been enforced in 
the EU and therefore is rarely used.  Does anyone have any experience one way 
or another??  

Regards,
Scott Lemon
Nortel

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From: ndev...@entela.com   (INTERNET)

Subject:  Telecommunication Directive

Attached: OriginalHeader.txt

Sender:   owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org(INTERNET)

Hello,

I am looking for an electronic copy of the marking required by Annex VII
of the Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC).
The marking is the crossed hockey sticks with the circle and line
through it.  It is used to identify equipment/connectors that are
"...capable of being connected to the public telecommunications network,
but is not intended for such purpose,...".


Thanks

Ned Devine
Entela, Inc.

Toll Free:  1 800 888 3787 Ext. 671
Direct: 1 616 248 9671
Fax:1 616 248 0591
e-mail: ndev...@entela.com