RE: security and ITE

2001-09-19 Thread Wagner, John P (John)
This type of testing is already defined and required in CISPR 24. Some years ago I tested surge tested many PC and minicomputer supplies using the 1.2/50 (8/20) bi wave 2 ohm source impedance. Most supplies would tolerate a 2000 to 2500 V pulse without damage. Above that, the power supply was

RE: WTC - voice alarm system?

2001-09-19 Thread David_Sterner
Visit ASQ's website, http:/www.asq.org. They are setting up a program and are requesting input from professionals. Here is a way we can make a difference and be part of the solution. David -Original Message- From: owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org@PITTWAYNOTES On Behalf Of

RE: 134kHz transmitter in the U.K.

2001-09-19 Thread WOODS
Bob brings up a good point. The band edge is at 135 kHz and the modulation sidebands must be down to the specified level at that frequency which limits the modulation methods. ETSI is considering a revision that will allow a spectrum mask with some of the modulation components falling outside the

Request for a Compliance Matrix

2001-09-19 Thread georgea
Clarification. I believe the matrix posted earlier contains some possible errors and omissions. China does NOT accept the CE mark, but requires CCIB and/or CCEE certification depending on the product and country of origin. The Czech Republic is not yet in the EU, and may not yet accept

Re: 134kHz transmitter in the U.K.

2001-09-19 Thread Jacob Schanker
Bob: You should be aware that there is a UK amateur radio band at 135.7 - 137.8 kHz. Please keep that in mind both from an interference and from an immunity standpoint. You'll need to check the RA's website for technical limitations. Another resource is the RSGB's website at www.rsgb.org.uk.

RE: Request for a Compliance Matrix

2001-09-19 Thread WOODS
I generated and posted this document in 1999 and some parts are now out of date. I will update and re-post it with any corrections, updates and additions that anyone cares to send to me. Richard Woods -- From: Dave Lorusso [SMTP:dave.loru...@genband.com] Sent:

Re: 134kHz transmitter in the U.K.

2001-09-19 Thread reheller
Bob, the following apply under the RTTE: ETSI EN 300 330-2 For the transmitter portion ETSI EN 300 330-1 For the transmitter portion ETSI EN 301 489-3 For EMC ETSI EN 301 489-1 For EMC Bob Heller 3M Product Safety, 76-1-01 St. Paul, MN 55107-1208 Tel: 651- 778-6336 Fax: 651-778-6252

RE: Request for a Compliance Matrix

2001-09-19 Thread Kazimier_Gawrzyjal
My guess is many members of this forum would be interestedif available, please post to the list server. Regards, Kaz Gawrzyjal Dell -Original Message- From: Dave Lorusso [mailto:dave.loru...@genband.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 11:51 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org

security and ITE

2001-09-19 Thread CE-test - Ing. Gert Gremmen - ce-marking and more...
Group, I would like to start another discussion about ITE equipment and security. Reports and investigations have shown that ITE equipment in almost any office is susceptible to transients applied to the mains network OUTSIDE the building. Using relative small electronic equipment on the market

Request for a Compliance Matrix

2001-09-19 Thread Dave Lorusso
Awhile back I remember seeing a post that included a Compliance Matrix listing countries vs. EMC/Safety/Telecom requirements. If someone has this matrix, would you please send me a copy - I'd really appreciate it. Normally, I would use the search feature on www.cfont.com http://www.cfont.com ,

Importing to Australia with a twist

2001-09-19 Thread Dave Heald
Greetings all, I have an unusual question. Say my company was to sell an IT product to a North American or European client who then would place the product in Australia. We meet all of the EMC Safety requirements for Australia and have documentation, but here is the difficulty: Does my

Re: WTC - voice alarm system?

2001-09-19 Thread Patrick Lawler
For those who feel this list isn't the place to discuss issues like these, can they suggest another forum? I immediately thought of the newsgroup comp.risks, dealing with risks to the public in computers and related systems. However, the newsgroup only posts a digest of items, and is not really

RE: 134kHz transmitter in the U.K.

2001-09-19 Thread WOODS
Bob, each EEA member state has implemented the RTTE into national law. Those national laws apply to your product. However, you may rely upon following the requirements of the actual RTTE Directive. For your product, the applicable radio standards are EN 300 330-1 and EN300330-2. The latter is

RE: Phytosanitary certificates

2001-09-19 Thread fwest
See the Europa website: http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/lif/dat/2001/en_301D0219.html As I mentioned, this is an emergency directive, inacted outside the regular system of adopting directives, and for this reason the latest OJ CD may have missed it. Frank ---[From the computer

RE: Importing to Australia with a twist

2001-09-19 Thread John Juhasz
Dave, An Australian presence is required - by the entity which will market/sell the product to Australian end-users. That is also the same individual who will need to register with the ACA (Australian Communications Authority) in order to apply the C-Tick mark to the products. Here's a link for

134kHz transmitter in the U.K.

2001-09-19 Thread Sykes, Bob
Greetings, We are looking at providing a short range RFID system to the U.K., and I am tasked with determining the regulatory requirements for this system. It incorporates a low power transmitter/receiver operating at 134kHz. I am familiar with the LVD and EMCD requirements, but unable to

RE: Importing to Australia with a twist

2001-09-19 Thread Mark Schmidt
Dave, 1. Your client must have a presence in Australia. 2. Your client must apply in order to sell your product, you cannot. 3. Provide your client with the applicable certs and documents for their assessment, since they are now responsible for compliance. 4. If you decide to apply the C-tick

VDE Standards Committee Membership

2001-09-19 Thread WOODS
There is a need for a representative from my company to gain voting membership in a particular VDE standards committee. I would appreciate hearing privately from someone that can assist me in understanding the policy and procedures concerning committee membership. Richard Woods Sensormatic

RE: 2 GHz Amplifiers

2001-09-19 Thread amund
Don, I worked in an EMC lab some years ago and we used a Milmega 1-2GHz 55W amplifier. Check out www.milmega.com There were no problems and that why we never managed to verify the customers service At that time we used a field probe from AR and the feedback procedure. We never tried to

RE: Swiss RTTE implementation

2001-09-19 Thread gemma
The swittzerland implemented the RTTE directive in full in accordance with the rule of the EC country; the only difference in Switzerland is that Swiss required money for the notification under article 6.4. Ciao Paolo Paolo Gemma Siemens Information and Communication Network spa Microwave

RE: Swiss Web Site

2001-09-19 Thread alain.samlai (???)
Switzerland seems to have made lots of efforts to follow the EC regulations. This can be seen at the Integration Office Switzerland-Europe website (http://www.europa.admin.ch/e/index.htm) you can find there an interesting document: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE SWISS

Re: performance criterion A

2001-09-19 Thread John Woodgate
I read in !emc-pstc that CE-test - Ing. Gert Gremmen - ce-marking and more... cet...@cetest.nl wrote (in ABEJKCKDFONELAIPOFHNKEIKEHAA.cetes t...@cetest.nl) about 'performance criterion A', on Tue, 18 Sep 2001: But, for professional audio a specific product standard set for emission and immunity

Re: performance criterion A

2001-09-19 Thread John Woodgate
I read in !emc-pstc that Colgan, Chris chris.col...@tagmclaren.com wrote (in AE0F4BD08FEAD211895900805FE67B1FD6CAF1@CAT) about 'performance criterion A', on Tue, 18 Sep 2001: According to EN50082-1, no degradation of performance below a performance level specified by the manufacturer is allowed