RE: EMI trouble shoot inquiry

2001-10-15 Thread Scott Lacey
Ouch! Having an interference source that is only a slightly longer wavelength than the RFID frequency is a real tough problem. If the bombarders are only interfering with transmits/receives and not actual writing false data to the pallet markers I would suggest altering the system programming to r

Re: EMI trouble shoot inquiry

2001-10-15 Thread Ken Javor
I didn't understand the first time around that the rf generator causing the interference was the 400 kHz bombarder. Mr. Gibbs cleared that up. The bombarders are used for induction heating. That creates a very strong magnetic field. It is possible the 530 kHz receiver also uses a coil antenna.

Re: EMI trouble shoot inquiry

2001-10-15 Thread Noiseless
Hello Wm: Troubleshooting an EMI problem by telephone or email is usually a very tall order. The best that could probably happen is for someone to point you in the right direction. 1) I agree with Ken, a clue lies in the generator frequency 2) Does the problem occur only at the station where th

Electronic Surveillance Systems

2001-10-15 Thread Jacob Schanker
Hi: I'm doing a study of sources of potential interference in the 10-12 MHz range. I found that the EU allows inductive electronic surveillance systems to co-exist with other spectrum users in the 10.2-11 MHz range. (See ERC Report 92). My question, as I know some of you folks work in this area,

Re: EMI trouble shoot inquiry

2001-10-15 Thread Ken Javor
You don't say what the rf generator frequency is. If it is also MF (300 kHz - 3 MHz) ferrite tiles won't work. hard to give useful info without more definition of the culprit emitter and its purpose. If the rf generator drives a load through coax then it ought to be easy to shield it and contain

RE: EMI trouble shoot inquiry

2001-10-15 Thread UMBDENSTOCK
Without knowing anything about your system, RFID and RF bombarders, I will merely offer a SWAG. My guess is that the RFID system is a magnetic loop system? If so, copper will not have significant effect on shielding the system. Ferrous material will. Try a galvanized sheet steel for a shield.

Re: Transfer of EMC Certification

2001-10-15 Thread Doug McKean
Transfer of EMC CertificationHave to agree with what everyone else is saying. The only thing I had to make certain of during transfer of names on documents in complete OEM agreements (OEMs who wanted no mention of another company) was the safety factory inspection agreements. Interestingly thoug

EMI trouble shoot inquiry

2001-10-15 Thread WmFlan
Group: I attach an RF interference inquiry from a customer; I have no 'smarts' where RF ID is concerned, so I turn to this august body... ==paste==We have an OMRON RFID data transfer system operating within the same room as 12 RF generators (bombarders). The transmission frequency for the RFID

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RE: Transfer of EMC Certification

2001-10-15 Thread Gregg Kervill
Transfer of EMC CertificationThanks Gary, But remember that color is dye specific and adding dye will affect the flammability of certain plastic types. I agree that Solar radiation will need to be reassessed but don't forget EMISSIVITY for indoor and outdoor equipment. One of my first engineeri

RE: Transfer of EMC Certification

2001-10-15 Thread Gary McInturff
I agree and have done the same. Except I'm not sure why color is even mentioned - it doesn't belong in any agency report I can think of. I suppose the possible exception might be for outdoor equipment that absorbs solar radiation and heats up. Gary -Original Message- From: Gregg Kervil

RE: 2 GHz Amplifiers

2001-10-15 Thread WOODS
2003-10-01, the Date of Withdrawal (DOW) -Original Message- From: Dan Kwok [mailto:dk...@intetron.com] Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2001 2:35 PM To: Andrea Bishop; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Re: 2 GHz Amplifiers Does anyone have an idea on when the cessation date for EN 300-339

Battery disposal regulation

2001-10-15 Thread Marshall, Mark
Hi all, Does anyone know of a list of rules and regulations for the disposal of nickel metal hydride batteries, I've search through the environmental restrictions but the only requirements I can find seem to indicate batteries that contain hazardous materials. I am particularly interested in the