RE: Common-mode emissions from SMPS

2008-12-11 Thread Pete Perkins
Fellow travelers, I'm pleased to see the explanations put forward on this discussion thread. It all fits with my own issue of measuring Touch Current leaking to ground which has grown with the advent of SMPS. If you want to see a collexion of TC waveforms that I've collected

RE: Common-mode emissions from SMPS

2008-12-11 Thread Gert Gremmen
SMPS CM emissions Consider a spherical SMPS ;)) For the analysis the AC rectifier is not relevant. Basically a SMPS power supply is a switch connected between phases with a coil before it and a rectifier C combination behind it. All other topologies are variations on the theme. Like this PLUS

RE: Outlet Connector 250VAC 2.5 amps

2008-12-11 Thread James, Chris
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Re: Outlet Connector 250VAC 2.5 amps

2008-12-11 Thread John Woodgate
In message f49bf8e684bc6c4188d1d63513c4ca070658d...@sparrow.dolby.net, dated Thu, 11 Dec 2008, James, Chris c...@dolby.co.uk writes: BULGIN PX0675/PC BULGIN PX0783/15/28 SCHURTER 6600.4115 SWITCHCRAFT EAC-305   Those are not URLs but javascript links. How can one

RE: Outlet Connector 250VAC 2.5 amps

2008-12-11 Thread James, Chris
No one said they were urls - they are Mfrs and MPNs which I just whipped out our parts database. If the site supported attachments I'd have included pdfs It does not take much with google to find the website and part concerned Try googlin' BULGIN PX0675/PC - you'll find it 4th hit

RE: Outlet Connector 250VAC 2.5 amps

2008-12-11 Thread James, Chris
Anyone receiving my original msg in html rather than text format will see Mfr and MPN text which have embedded hyperlink javascript links. The intent was just to supply Mfr and MPN text... the hyperlinks won't work for you. From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf

RE: DIY Equipment and Calibration

2008-12-11 Thread Spencer, David H
Chris, I've built several CDN's. Repaired both CDN's and LISN's. Never messed with building an EM clamp. Too much hassle IMO. As far as calibration, I try to calibrate as much as is practical in house. All the LISN's, ISN's, CDN's, cable loss, amplifier performance, etc etc . But in

RE: Outlet Connector 250VAC 2.5 amps

2008-12-11 Thread Kunde, Brian
James, Thanks for the reply. What I am looking for is a small lower current outlet connector. I’m very familiar with these standard 10A appliance outlet connector but this is way too big. I’m thinking someone like the 2.5A shaver connector but in an outlet instead of an inlet. Thanks again,

RE: DIY Equipment and Calibration

2008-12-11 Thread david.coleman
Group, When producing EC Declarations of Conformity, it is not usual to include a statement of the 'built standard' of the equipment as type tested. Indeed this does not appear to be a requirement listed by EN 17050, listing only the model number as being required. Obviously the 'built

'built standard' and inclusion in EC DoC?

2008-12-11 Thread david.coleman
Group, Sorry, the subject of this question should have been as above ... (Oh, the wonders of copy paste !) Best Regards, Dave Coleman AIIRSM __ Group, When producing EC Declarations of Conformity, it is not usual to include a statement of the 'built standard' of the

RE: DIY Equipment and Calibration

2008-12-11 Thread reheller
I believe that you will also need your calibrating equipment traceable to a National Standards group such as NIST in the US. Bob Heller 3M EMC Laboratory, 76-1-01 St. Paul, MN 55107-1208 Tel: 651- 778-6336 Fax: 651-778-6252 ==

Fax machines in Russia

2008-12-11 Thread Nick Williams
Please can anyone advise me how to identify and obtain copies of the standards which apply for fax machines in Russia? Thanks and regards Nick. - 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

RE: DIY Equipment and Calibration

2008-12-11 Thread Larry Stillings
One other thing to add to this thread (as we just went through an audit) is you will need to write a test procedure for the calibration (preferably with pictures of the calibration setup). Larry Stillings From: rehel...@mmm.com [mailto:rehel...@mmm.com] Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 10:45

RE: semi-anechoic chambers and smoke alarms

2008-12-11 Thread Kunde, Brian
Doug, We had the exact same issue with our large chamber. The insurance company knows little to nothing about chambers but what they do know is that your employer wants them to pay for a new chamber if it is damaged in a fire which would be in the millions of dollars so they will do

RE: DIY Equipment and Calibration

2008-12-11 Thread Spencer, David H
Larry, For EMC calibrations done in house, I don't think you have to write a procedure if the standard calls out the procedure. Clearly if you are doing something unique, or a calibrating a unit which does not have parameters covered in a standard you need a written procedure. With our

Re: Outlet Connector 250VAC 2.5 amps

2008-12-11 Thread John Woodgate
In message 0ed66cd2c9bd0a459d54fb9119a60567d06...@mailserver.lecotc.com, dated Thu, 11 Dec 2008, Kunde, Brian brian_ku...@lecotc.com writes: Thanks for the reply.  What I am looking for is a small lower current outlet connector. I?m very familiar with these standard 10A appliance outlet

RE:'built standard' and inclusion in EC DoC?

2008-12-11 Thread Kunde, Brian
I’m not familiar with the term ‘built standard’ but I assume you are referring to listing the EMC test standards and maybe levels tested in the DOC. When it comes to the DOC I’m all in favor of including as much information as possible. It helps out our marketing and sales as well as our

Re: DIY Equipment and Calibration

2008-12-11 Thread Derek Walton
HI Larry, was this really required, in 17025, or is your assessor/accrediting body asking? If you are following a standard calibration method, I'm not sure you are REQUIRED for have a procedure. That said,I believe strongly in writing detailed work instructions ( what we call them),

Re: 'built standard' and inclusion in EC DoC?

2008-12-11 Thread John Woodgate
In message of955c9238.a21e24d2-on8025751c.0050d01f-8025751c.00526...@selex-comms.co m, dated Thu, 11 Dec 2008, david.cole...@selex-comms.com writes: What arguments does/has anyone used to convince senior management (who are requiring 'built standard' info to be included on the DoC), that

Re: Fax machines in Russia

2008-12-11 Thread John Woodgate
In message p0624080ec566e6956280@[192.168.1.60], dated Thu, 11 Dec 2008, Nick Williams nick.willi...@conformance.co.uk writes: Please can anyone advise me how to identify and obtain copies of the standards which apply for fax machines in Russia? What was Gossstandart now lives on the web at:

RE: Outlet Connector 250VAC 2.5 amps

2008-12-11 Thread Kunde, Brian
Thanks to All for the information. It was most helpful. From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of John Woodgate Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 11:42 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: Outlet Connector 250VAC 2.5 amps In message

RE: DIY Equipment and Calibration

2008-12-11 Thread Knighten, Jim L
You will also require a calibration measurement uncertainty estimate to comply with ISO 17025 and I would recommend a calibration report (test report). Jim __ James L. Knighten, Ph.D. EMC Engineer Teradata Corporation 17095 Via Del Campo San Diego, CA 92127 858-485-2537

Wimax

2008-12-11 Thread Steve O'Steen
Are there any applicable compliance standards for Wimax, specifically focused on Electromagnetic Compatibility for the EMC and RTTE Directives? I don’t recall seeing anything that was harmonized but, are there publications from work groups or technical groups that would be available? Steve