RE: In-vehicle chargers and Automotive Directive(s)

2010-03-16 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
The new Automotive Directive allows after market products to be C-marked. For this to be allowed, ONLY a stament is required from a “Technical Service” that the ESA is “non-immunity related”. Technical service is the Automotive equivalent of a competent body, a dedicated authority for

RE: Harmonized Standards

2010-03-16 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi Bob, No, Basic standards are not harmonized in the sense of the EMCD. They are referred to in product standards, and as such have a real meaning when a harmonized standards is used in creating presumption of compliance. Basic standards are only used to describe/define the test method.

IEC 60417-5855 Symbol

2010-03-16 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
I’m looking for an example of the IEC 60417-5855 Symbol. If you have this symbol can you please send it to me or describe what it looks like. The EN 61000-3-11 standard calls out this symbol as a considered symbol to mark equipment if it is required to be connected to a 100 amp service (or

Manuals and schematics for amplifiers

2010-03-16 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Does anyone have manuals and schematics for IFI 423 and IFI 5520 that we can “borrow” while repairing them? We contacted IFI and they said they did not have them otherwise I would not ask at this forum. Manualsplus.com does not have them either. Thanks in advance and please reply off-list

RE: In-vehicle chargers and Automotive Directive(s)

2010-03-16 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Damn outlook/damn windows - not at my desk, sent too soon... anyway, my previous babble has one 'small' problem - the EMCD or RTTED cannot apply if your external box is intended for use while the vehicle is in motion. just for marketing reasons alone, it would probably be the path of least

RE: In-vehicle chargers and Automotive Directive(s)

2010-03-16 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
If your box is external to the vehicle control system, and is electrically attached only via the cig lighter, then the product can be 'CE' marked (89/336/EEC) and may not legally require an 'e' mark. . Brian From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Charlie Blackham Sent:

In-vehicle chargers and Automotive Directive(s)

2010-03-16 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
All Are in-vehicle accessories (such as tracking devices, PDAs, navigation systems that are not otherwise connected/integrated to the operation of the vehicle) powered from 12V cigarette sockets and/or their power supplies required to be e-marked? 2004/104/EC would suggest not as it states