Re: [PSES] Necessary Lab accreditations, class 2 permissible change

Hi, Brian- More margin is good but be sure to check that your leakage/touch current is still acceptable. Sometimes striking that balance means living with a little less emissions margin than an EMC guy would prefer. :) Good luck, Chet Summers From: Brian Gregory Sent: Thursday, August 10,

[PSES] [urgent] ISO noise & vibration testing services in Nevada

Dear colleagues- Can anyone on this list recommend a mobile testing service located in the state of Nevada, or willing to travel from adjacent state, equipped to test to these standards?: *ISO 6393 Earth-moving machinery - Determination of sound power level - Stationary test conditions *ISO

[PSES] UL 1012 system questions

Friends, I'm looking at a commercial product certified to UL 1012 (Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2). The product outputs 150 Vdc power and control signals to small motorized devices via proprietary connections. The downstream devices can be powered at distances > 50m from the

Re: [PSES] EMC/EMI Cables

Hi, Cass— If your company’s PCB inspection team uses x-ray equipment ask if they will take a few pictures for you. Dissecting suspect cables is certainly valuable and often essential, but you can also learn quite a lot about which shielded cables are “good” or “bad”, not really shielded at

[PSES] Israel Ministry of Communications

Greetings, all- I'm looking for the email address and mailing address for Israel's Ministry of Communications. Thank you in advance, Chet Summers This email and any files transmitted with it from Charles Machine Works are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity

[PSES] removable access panels with warning decals

Greetings, all- Is there a general machinery requirement that a service access panel on a mains powered equipment somehow be permanently attached to the machine (e.g. hinged) if the panel itself has warning decals affixed to it? I looked back in the PSES archive for a safety standard reference

[PSES] integrated or non-user serviceable Li-ion batteries

Greetings, listmates- What safety standards should I consider when designing an integrated/built-in, or otherwise non-user serviceable Li-ion battery in a portable outdoor product? For a product typically covered by IEC 61010-1 is there a supplementary standard worth considering for the

[PSES] rating label content for pulsed d.c. output

Hello, listmates- How are pulsed d.c. outputs typically stated on the product marking plate? I'm reviewing a battery operated handheld testing device (IEC 61010-1) that is capable of outputting low tens of volts "a.c." at 50-60Hz. The device makes this pseudo-a.c. signal to test another

[PSES] researching reliable third party for Saudi Arabia compliance

Greetings, all- Does anyone here have recent experience using a third party service exporting to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Even better, did that experience include export of construction or agricultural machinery and equipment? Our recent experience with one of the Big Compliance acronyms

[PSES] combined regulatory statements

Dear group, Is it prohibited or frowned upon to combine similar or related regulatory statements from different government's regulatory agencies into one statement for efficiency's sake? For example, "This product complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules & Industry Canada license-exempt RSS-210,

[PSES] Australia national differences, AS 61010-1:2003 vs IEC version

Greetings, listmates- I'm evaluating a product system to IEC/EN 61010-1:2010 (3rd edn) and need to account for Australia & New Zealand NDs. I don't have access to AS 61010-1:2003, which I understand contains Annexes ZA and ZZ for Resistance to Fire and Australia/NZ variations to IEC

[PSES] IEC 61010-1 & leakage current

Dear colleagues- I'm trying to get up to speed quickly with 61010-1, & need some help interpreting the leakage current limits of IEC 61010-1 and when to apply them. What is the maximum allowable leakage current per UL-61010-1 for U.S. and Canada? (the available Digital View UL-61010-1 shows

Re: [PSES] EU representative after Brexit

Hello, Brian— As Mr. Woodgate recommends, make plans now to find an EU representative (on the Continent). The latest edition of InCompliance magazine covers the current three Brexit scenarios. Recent news indicates EU negotiators have dug in and are not budging, so minimize your uncertainty

Re: [PSES] safety standards--outdoor electric machine

[mailto:d...@ieee.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 3:33 PM To: Chester Summers Cc: IEEE EMC PSTC Subject: Re: [PSES] safety standards--outdoor electric machine Hi Chet, I don’t have any opinion as to UL 73, as I am not familiar with that standard, sorry. I just wanted to be sure

Re: [PSES] safety standards--outdoor electric machine

Hi, Doug— Yes, ASME B20.1 applies and certain aspects of it were included in the initial risk assessment. What’s your opinion as far as UL-73 is concerned? Chet From: Doug Nix [mailto:d...@ieee.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 1:38 PM To: Chester Summers Cc: IEEE EMC PSTC Subject: Re

[PSES] safety standards--outdoor electric machine

Hello, listmates- I'm scoping North American electrical safety standards for an a.c. mains powered, portable conveyor system to support an outdoor construction process. Used to assist in handling pipe lining fabric at the jobsite. The motor will likely be no greater than ¾ HP single phase,

[PSES] marking of electrical ratings per CSA C22.2 No 3?

Hello, group- I'm looking for the electrical ratings product marking rules as required by CSA Standard C22.2 No. 3., ("Electrical features of fuel-burning equipment"). We're finalizing construction on an outdoor machine and need this little piece of information to complete Canadian marking

Re: [PSES] ETSI EN 302 066-2 & the RED

Thank you kindly, John and Larry- I explored ETSI portal as you recommended and found both guidance document and draft standard. Applying receiver requirements to this system should be enlightening, to say the least. :) Chet Summers From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@woodjohn.uk] Sent:

[PSES] ETSI EN 302 066-2 & the RED

Dear Group, ETSI EN 302 066-2 v1.2.1 is published in the RED's HS list, with the following note: "This harmonised standard does not address requirements relating to receiver performance parameters and does not confer a presumption of conformity as regards those parameters." EN 302 066-2

[PSES] digital controllers used on earth moving machinery--FCC labeling needed?

Dear colleagues, Does the FCC require labeling on digital controllers used on earth moving machinery, or is the finished product category exempt? These devices may control engines or various electric or hydraulic implements, and are 12-24Vdc powered unintentional radiators that must be

Re: [PSES] COTS system compliance

you for the recommendations, Chet From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@woodjohn.uk] Sent: Friday, March 30, 2018 2:13 PM To: Chester Summers <csummers@charlesmachine.works>; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] COTS system compliance Is this a 'one-off' - a unique assemblage, or

[PSES] COTS system compliance

Dear experts, Would a machine training simulator composed (primarily) of COTS video displays, PC, and VR headset be subject to EN 55032 & EN 55024, or is there another option? Would the generic standards route make more sense? The intended user environments are dealer training facilities and

[PSES] requirements for electrical power convenience on machines?

Hello experts, I'm trying to determine if any compliance requirements apply to Vdc electrical accessory ports included on a diesel engine powered hydraulic pump. The machine provides hydraulic power to various specialized earth excavation tools, connected via umbilical hydraulic and electric

[PSES] RF interference & radiation statements for Canada

Dear colleagues, I'm reviewing the user manual for a purchased handheld wireless remote control transmitter (2.4GHz) and am unclear on the origins of the "radiation exposure statement" for Canada. What regulatory document does this stem from? Is placing a user manual reference to Health

Re: [PSES] radio function "locked out" via software...which rules apply?

- Original Message -- From: Chester Summers To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG<mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG> Sent: July 10, 2017 at 5:49 PM Subject: [PSES] radio function "locked out" via software...which rules apply? Dear listmates, I was asked an interesting question recently t

[PSES] radio function "locked out" via software...which rules apply?

Dear listmates, I was asked an interesting question recently that I'm pretty certain has the standard compliance "it depends" answer: *Is a radio product with all radio functionality intentionally disabled via external software load still considered a radio product? The intent is to repurpose

Re: [PSES] RED ZigBee 6 GHz Immunity Testing: Technical Risk?

Mike Sherman Graco Inc. Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App -- Original Message -- From: Chester Summers To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG<mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG> Sent: June 9, 2017 at 12:29 PM Subject: RE: RED ZigBee 6 GHz Immunity Testing: Technical Risk? Dear group, did anyon

Re: [PSES] RED ZigBee 6 GHz Immunity Testing: Technical Risk?

Thank you very much Larry, Bill and Mike! I really appreciate the timely and thoughtful replies. Chet From: Larry K. Stillings [mailto:la...@complianceworldwide.com] Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 12:45 PM To: Chester Summers <csummers@charlesmachine.works>; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subje

Re: [PSES] RED ZigBee 6 GHz Immunity Testing: Technical Risk?

Dear group, did anyone ever answer Mike’s question for his ZigBee device? I’ve got the same question, but I’m using a Bluetooth radio. Is a completed radio product required by the RED to be tested for radiated immunity to 6 GHz? In other words, must the finished product match RI

[PSES] applicable standards for vehicle SW update service tool

Dear colleagues, I could use your help determining scope of test standards for a handheld software service tool, used for checking and updating engine and hydraulic/electronic system controller software on off-highway earth moving machinery. The tool connects to the machine via CAN bus port

[PSES] immunity related function or convenience feature?

Dear group, I have several questions for those working with video display systems on motor vehicles, both on and off-road types: *Is a factory installed backup camera and its supporting dashboard mounted video display considered "driver convenience equipment" or does the system serve an