Re: [PSES] EMC and RTTE directive - out of scope because of power levels?

2012-01-26 Thread John Woodgate
In message 01ccdbfa$ee3cf120$cab6d360$@tele.dk, dated Thu, 26 Jan 2012, Helge Knudsen hknud...@mail.tele.dk writes: Quartz Watches are exempted from the EMC Directive, I know. But nothing in Europe corresponds to the FCC's numerical limit of 6 nW, as far as I know. -- OOO - Own

[PSES] Control Panel Interrupt Ratings

2012-01-26 Thread Kevin Ambrose
I have a question regarding determining the interrupt rating for a control panel in the US. In particular I would like clarification for the combination of inverters (or other equipment) with the manufacturer's recommended fusing. If the recommendation is followed does the assembly of the 2

Re: [PSES] power plugs

2012-01-26 Thread Scott Xe
Hi Ted, Thanks for info. Did you mean the Europlug needs to have all countries approval or to have any one approval only before legally used in all European countries. Scott On 25/1/12 2:33 AM, Ted Eckert ted.eck...@microsoft.com wrote: Hello Scott, The Europlug is commonly accepted

Re: [PSES] Control Panel Interrupt Ratings

2012-01-26 Thread Brian Oconnell
Looks like you need to block out some reading time on your schedule. Insufficient information to determine requirements. SquareD, Siemans, and Eaton would probably have much info on cb/fuse coordination. Type 2 coordination is for IEC60947. Look at UL508/508A and CSA No 14, and their intersection

[PSES] fused plugs or short cords

2012-01-26 Thread Doug Smith
Hi Everyone, I am looking for fused plugs (sort of like the ones used in the UK, but for the US) or a short (one foot) extension with a fuse in it. I would like for it to use standard fuses and will likely fuse at about 4 Amperes. Does anyone know of a source? Many years ago I used to use

Re: [PSES] fused plugs or short cords

2012-01-26 Thread Brian Oconnell
Build with Bussman HEB series in-line fuse-holder. Tumbler, Quail and others have NEMA 5-15 plug with fuse-holder - not good. Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Doug Smith Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 10:30 AM To: emc-pstc

Re: [PSES] power plugs

2012-01-26 Thread Ted Eckert
Hello Scott, It's up to the individual regulatory authorities as to which approvals they will accept or require. Having multiple approvals reduces the risk of a problem in any one country. However, it's unlikely that you will find a plug with approvals from all 27 members of the EU, the 4 EFTA

Re: [PSES] fused plugs or short cords

2012-01-26 Thread Doug Smith
Hi Brian, Thanks for the information, but I need a UL certified device. If I build it, I will be responsible for it, also the time required to build would make the device fairly expensive. Doug On 1/26/12 10:52 AM, Brian Oconnell wrote: Build with Bussman HEB series in-line fuse-holder.

Re: [PSES] fused plugs or short cords

2012-01-26 Thread Brian Oconnell
Quail p/n 2573.120 has received the glorious blessing of the UL galactic empress. There are others. The all-knowing priests of Bing and Google are your beatified friends. -Original Message- From: Doug Smith [mailto:d...@emcesd.com] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:38 AM To:

Re: [PSES] power plugs

2012-01-26 Thread John Woodgate
In message e9c52f9e77c43c49a56a22691b3680be255...@tk5ex14mbxc302.redmond.corp.micro soft.com, dated Thu, 26 Jan 2012, Ted Eckert ted.eck...@microsoft.com writes: It?s up to the individual regulatory authorities as to which approvals they will accept or require. Not in Europe. Any legitimate

Re: [PSES] power plugs

2012-01-26 Thread Brian Oconnell
Is NCB or CBTL the definition of 'legitimate approval' ? They do not always accept other reports. -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of John Woodgate Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:09 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: power

Re: [PSES] power plugs

2012-01-26 Thread John Woodgate
In message 3fab9750e2aa4876aafdbb86491db...@tamuracorp.com, dated Thu, 26 Jan 2012, Brian Oconnell oconne...@tamuracorp.com writes: Is NCB or CBTL the definition of 'legitimate approval' ? They do not always accept other reports. I don't recognize those abbreviations. -- OOO - Own Opinions

Re: [PSES] power plugs

2012-01-26 Thread Brian Oconnell
NCB = National Certification Body CBTL = Certification Body Test Laboratory -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of John Woodgate Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:45 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: power plugs In message

[PSES] I'm at a loss on lasers

2012-01-26 Thread McInturff, Gary
Does anybody have a succinct answer to the relationship between the FDA and safety approvals? The FDA just seems to classify the maximum out of a laser component, and quite often is class III - and identifies it as harmful to the eye. If I use the device in a product then we have to be