RE: Use of PCB Traces as Fuse and Voltage suppressor

2002-02-20 Thread Chris Maxwell
handle some massive breakdown currents. They are available from Bourns and Sankosha USA... probably some other manufacturers as well. Chris -Original Message- From: bogdan matoga [SMTP:bogda...@pacbell.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 4:19 PM To: gab...@simex.ca; Chris Maxwell

RE: Using PCB traces as transient voltage suppressor

2002-02-20 Thread Chris Maxwell
; but hopefully addressing my additional questions will get a more complete answer in the long run. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel

Re: radiated emission from 15 inch TFT-LCD

2002-02-07 Thread Chris Maxwell
of luck my man. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449 | --- This message

RE: Immunity Standards

2002-02-07 Thread Chris Maxwell
of the other replies. Hope this helps, Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449 | -Original Message- From

AC Flyback Transformer

2002-02-06 Thread Chris Maxwell
of a source for a converter which: 1. runs from rectified AC (250-375VDC) 2. produces ~1Watt of 5VDC. 3. safety approved. 4. extremely low profile adTHANKSvance Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6

RE: Conducted noise emission diagnosis device

2002-02-05 Thread Chris Maxwell
-471-54927-4 Chris -Original Message- From: Aschenberg, Mat [SMTP:matt.aschenb...@echostar.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 9:33 AM To: Chris Maxwell; mur...@eel.ufsc.br Cc: EMC-PSTC Internet Forum Subject: RE: Conducted noise emission diagnosis device What

RE: Conducted noise emission diagnosis device

2002-02-05 Thread Chris Maxwell
: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 9:02 AM To: Chris Maxwell Subject: RE: Conducted noise emission diagnosis device Hi Chris, I have a LISN (RohdeSchwarz) that have changing from Neutral/Phase by a switch. Most separators from common-mode and differential mode use 2 LISN's to obtain

RE: Conducted noise emission diagnosis device

2002-02-05 Thread Chris Maxwell
been a while since I built it, so my memory is fuzzy. But I may be able to help if you have a question or two. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web

RE: Pollution Degree vs. Creapage Distance

2002-02-04 Thread Chris Maxwell
What about top and bottom of a board? What would happen (assuming 60950) if you had AC on the component side of a board and SELV on the solder side. (assuming that any through holes were properly cleared out). How acceptable is that? Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email

Safety: Temperature Rise and Capacitor Clearance (EN 60950)

2002-01-30 Thread Chris Maxwell
the capacitors.) Any advice would be welcomed and appreciated. adTHANKSvance. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449

RE: EFT problem with I2C Serial Bus

2002-01-29 Thread Chris Maxwell
? Serial peripherals are a PAIN! and I wish you the best. Please let me know if something pans out for you. After all, they're still a pain for me and I'm always eager to know what works. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax

RE: Conducted Emissions---Sandy's Question and John's Question

2002-01-24 Thread Chris Maxwell
been so busy lately that I've been doing everything in incomplete fashion...very frustrating. Chris -Original Message- From: Stone, Richard A (Richard) [SMTP:rsto...@lucent.com] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 10:58 AM To: Chris Maxwell; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject

RE: Conducted Emissions---Sandy's Question and John's Question

2002-01-23 Thread Chris Maxwell
parts if I need to adapt the LISN output to a wall-wart with a non-US plug configuration. I then try to dress the wall-wart's cable in the configuration shown in the standard for dressing line cords. I'm sure there are other methods; but at least you have one opinion. Chris Maxwell | Design

RE: Use of resistor on the front end of E1design

2002-01-23 Thread Chris Maxwell
this either by using resistors, fuses, polyswitches and/or combinations of these devices. It always boils down to function, cost and availability. Hope this helps, Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6

RE: Company close down due to EMC phenomena

2002-01-17 Thread Chris Maxwell
, these devices should be using some sort of standardized/allocated frequency band along with a recognized signaling method. If they were, they wouldn't be up a creek without a paddle; and we wouldn't have this thread. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw

RE: Company close down due to EMC phenomena

2002-01-17 Thread Chris Maxwell
the product would interfere with radio or TV. As a matter of fact, the quasi-peak and average detectors are used in order to simulate the response of the human ear. I'm curious. If you set this product right next to a radio. Would a human being even be able to perceive the 25millisecond burst? Chris

RE: Car EMC, was bulk current injection testing

2002-01-10 Thread Chris Maxwell
Yes Ken, I agree. My humor only provided a grain of truth. Thanks for providing the whole pound :-) Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web

Re: Thermocouple alternative?

2002-01-07 Thread Chris Maxwell
bit before it was taken away. I wanted to see how accurate it was at measureing component temperatures on a circuitboard. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA

RE: SMPS Derating reqs for Altitude range of 5000-10000ft

2002-01-04 Thread Chris Maxwell
with one to one correspondence due to the fact that there are other cooling mechanisms such as radiative cooling which can occur without air. As altidude goes up, air density goes down. Wouldn't cooling effectiveness also go down leading to a slightly lower power rating for air cooled supplies? Chris

Touch-Pad ESD immunity

2002-01-02 Thread Chris Maxwell
. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449 | --- This message is from the IEEE

RE: RJ45 filtered -possible solution

2001-12-21 Thread Chris Maxwell
. Hope this helps. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449 | -Original Message- From: Chris Maxwell Sent

RE: RJ45 filtered connector

2001-12-21 Thread Chris Maxwell
leaks Make them good and tight Hope I get it done and skip that double shift tonight Oh, EMI, RFI, keeps us all employed Keep 'em quiet and keep 'em safe so products get enjoyed Oh, copper tape, reynolds wrap, all tools of the trade. Here's one guy's sarcastic wish for a happy holiday Chris

RE: Enclosed OATS facilities---detour

2001-12-12 Thread Chris Maxwell
the idea that you're building an escape pod to the mother ship. Any immediate pitfalls that can be foreseen by the collective gurus? Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502

RE: LISN Calibration

2001-11-30 Thread Chris Maxwell
a drawback to this method. As always, when you're messing with AC, be CAREFUL. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449

RE: Hi-Pot OK labels

2001-11-29 Thread Chris Maxwell
of the responses have inspired me to look into other, more simple means such as stamping Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797

RE: LISN Calibration

2001-11-29 Thread Chris Maxwell
products with different line cords ... There are tricks to wiring ground through the isolation transformer, wiring DC through your LISN (for DC products) ... it doesn't take a great deal of money or time to set up for pre-compliance. Have fun and don't kill yourself!!! Chris Maxwell | Design

Hi-Pot OK labels

2001-11-28 Thread Chris Maxwell
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RE: Reliability recommended books

2001-11-26 Thread Chris Maxwell
called the RAC or Reliability Analysis Center. Happy hunting. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449

RE: Methods Equipment; Surge Dips

2001-11-20 Thread Chris Maxwell
burn before the fuse would blow during power cross testing. Chris -Original Message- From: Crabb, John [SMTP:jo...@exchange.scotland.ncr.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 12:13 PM To: Chris Maxwell Subject: RE: Methods Equipment; Surge Dips Chris, we have been

RE: Methods Equipment; Surge Dips

2001-11-20 Thread Chris Maxwell
operation. There is also a Table 1 which specifies an absolute minimum immunity level for EN 61326-1 classified equipment. I use this as a benchmark, but usually test to higher levels as specified in the annexes. I hope there was something useful in there for you. Chris Maxwell | Design

RE: My departure

2001-11-16 Thread Chris Maxwell
Careful... We're playing with fire here. I don't think the list should be a place for he said---she said...posturing contests... I (for one) don't want a justification from the list admins. I wonder why, and I perfectly understand Aprel's curiosity; but I don't want to have it splattered

RE: 80/80 rule for euro compliance?

2001-11-13 Thread Chris Maxwell
I have seen this in Section 6 of EN 55011:1990 Section 8 of EN 55022:1995 I'm not sure if there are any plans to remove these references from newer versions of these standards. Best regards, Chris -Original Message- From: David Heald [SMTP:davehe...@mediaone.net] Sent: Monday,

RE: Define Continuous DC Voltage

2001-11-09 Thread Chris Maxwell
there. Either agree with it or refute it. Either way, we'll all learn something. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449

RE: HiPot testing of DC mains powered products

2001-11-06 Thread Chris Maxwell
: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 3:08 PM To: Chris Maxwell Cc: EMC-PSTC Internet Forum Subject: Re: HiPot testing of DC mains powered products Chris, Greetings! You may not even need to perform production line hipot if the unit is a fiber only product. Since the mains are SELV

HiPot testing of DC mains powered products

2001-11-06 Thread Chris Maxwell
product. It is different than AC products; because, with AC products, we can test the chassis by itself and assume that the mains cable is OK because we buy mains cables that have been previously hipot/ground bond tested by their manufacturers. Any words of wisdom? Thanks, Chris Maxwell

RE: Metrics cost at 1991

2001-11-05 Thread Chris Maxwell
in a laptop or palmtop that works as quickly or as well as good old pencil CAD. Stay compliant guys Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1

RE: Have we lost something? was John Woodgate - RE: New EMC standards; now CISPR24/EN55024 query

2001-11-01 Thread Chris Maxwell
compliance or 5 star safety compliance... If the scale is adjusted from time to time; when a company improves compliance performance, they would then raise the bar for the rest of the world. Interesting discussion. Got to get back to the ball and chain Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division

RE: A Fish by any other name would smell as sweet... Was RE: RE: Fish paper

2001-10-26 Thread Chris Maxwell
Elephant hide, huh? I hear elephants have a really dense hide. Sort of a packy-dermis Please don't boo have a great weekend guys! -Original Message- From: Gregg Kervill [SMTP:gkerv...@eu-link.com] Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 2:06 PM To: 'Estrella Gil-P19838';

Source of Compliance Label Icons

2001-10-26 Thread Chris Maxwell
All, Check out www.cellotape.com once in the website, go to their compliance label design guide. They have pdf's of about 100 different compliance symbols; including compliance marks, warning symbols ... I went there to get some information, thought it was worth sharing. Chris Maxwell

RE: EFT Failures..Update!

2001-10-24 Thread Chris Maxwell
I agree with Paul's take. One of the trees in the forest is keyboards. Do you have any keyboards attached to the DUT? I have personally seen an instance where EFT was coupling to a keyboard cable and causing all sorts of wierd effects. I thought it was our design's fault, so I tried filtering,

RE: duty cycle closure

2001-10-22 Thread Chris Maxwell
be different, possibly yielding an entirely different power formula. If only world peace were as straightforward as Math. Stay compliant guys. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY

Passive Laser Devices

2001-10-19 Thread Chris Maxwell
and inappropriate. Again, I fall back to the generic label and forcing the user to know what power levels they are dealing with. As always, the advice and experience of my colleagues (comiserators) is welcomed and appreciated. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw

RE: UL - marking - gentle warning not to extrapolate.

2001-10-18 Thread Chris Maxwell
: Thursday, October 18, 2001 9:35 AM To: 'Peter Merguerian'; 'Rich Nute'; rpick...@hypercom.com Cc: Chris Maxwell; emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: UL - marking - gentle warning not to extrapolate. Rich and others, Here is what the Listing Mark Data Page says in one of our FUS books

RE: UL - marking - gentle warning not to extrapolate.

2001-10-17 Thread Chris Maxwell
, are there any sources for pre-printed UL and/or CSA labels? I'd especially be interested in one with the CSA mark and the C US subscript denoting dual UL/CSA certification. These days, management likes using less custom parts and saving money. Even if it's labels :-) Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer

Air Filter Material

2001-10-16 Thread Chris Maxwell
just to hold it in place. I would assume a maximum desired deflection of 25%.) 7. Strong (i.e. we don't want it to rip or tear) Does anybody know of a material that comes close to what we want? AdTHANKSvance for your help. Best Regards, Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email

RE: Lithium Ion Batteries

2001-10-12 Thread Chris Maxwell
their business to know. Hope this helps. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449 | -Original Message- From: Peter

FW: CE Mark and GOST

2001-09-14 Thread Chris Maxwell
either pay up front for a CB scheme report with Gosstandart endorsement. Or pay later for Gosstandart to review your CE marked products individually. Pay now...pay later...pay the piper. That's about what it boils down to. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw

RE: CE Mark

2001-09-13 Thread Chris Maxwell
the invoice. Personally, I wouldn't care if they told me to put a sticker with Donald Duck on the unit. As long as the customs officials accept it. :-) Actually, this probably is the opinion of my employer, so no disclaimer needed. Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw

RE: ENV 50121-5

2001-09-06 Thread Chris Maxwell
not the opinions of my employer...) Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com | tel +1 315 797 4449 | -Original Message- From: John

Noise from flourescent light ballasts?

2001-09-06 Thread Chris Maxwell
cables in the ceiling? Anybody else have a similar experience or some insight into this? Thanks, Chris Maxwell | Design Engineer - Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com | dir +1 315 266 5128 | fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest | 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 | USA web www.nettest.com

RE: Conductive Coatings

2001-08-21 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi John, Read through some other responses. I have had similar experiences to those already mentioned. One thing that I didn't see mentioned was the alternative of electroless plating. Electroless plating consists of three major processes. 1. The plastic parts are cleaned and etched by a

EMI sniffer goggles

2001-08-07 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi all, I know this is all hypothetical, but... I think what's missing from the suggestions is a way to detect directivity of the emissions. So far what has been suggested is an array of detectors each linked to pixels. This would be very efficient at telling you which detectors have been hit

RE: EN 61000-4-2 ESD Requirements

2001-08-01 Thread Chris Maxwell
) to see if they believe the ESD levels are relevant. Regards, Chris Maxwell Design Engineer - NetTest Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com phone +1 315 266 5128 fax +1 315 797 8024 NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Utica, NY 13502 USA web www.nettest.com -Original Message- From

RE: Vibration Perceived as Shock

2001-07-25 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi all, I don't think you need to read any papers on the subject, unless you really need gory details. It's a fairly simple idea. The reason shock can be mistaken for vibration and vice versa is due to the fact that most shocks are from AC power. When you get shocked by AC, your nerves get

RE: LCD Monitors etc.

2001-06-29 Thread Chris Maxwell
, but it did increase cost. We bagged it. As a side comment, it seems like ITO is conductive enough for static dissipation, but not for shielding. So, if you ever did need to shield an LCD, you would probably be limited to windows that use metallic mesh sandwiches. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer

Summary: Super Teenie 9 Pin DIN (all the great taste of a DB9 bu t less filling)

2001-06-27 Thread Chris Maxwell
to Molex, but I have yet to find their equivalent part number. Nothing available from L-Com or Black Box. In short Beware the super teenie 9 pin DIN. Thanks to those who responded. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer - NetTest Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com phone +1 315 266 5128 fax

RE: FCC + FCC = FCC? - Outlaw

2001-06-25 Thread Chris Maxwell
: Friday, June 22, 2001 6:08 PM To: Chris Maxwell; 'EMC-PSTC Internet Forum' Subject: Re: FCC + FCC = FCC? - Outlaw I have no trouble with your checklist except #7. Like it or not, the FCC RE limits protect I Love Lucy broadcasts. More basically, the limits protect the broadcasters

RE: Hot Swappable Power Supplies ?

2001-06-25 Thread Chris Maxwell
I'm curious... How is in-rush current handled for these connectors? Seems like it would be somewhat easy to specify that a connector is good for hot swapping a device that draws X Amps of current. It's the in-rush that would be hard to quantify. One device that draws X Amps of current could

Small form factor serial cables

2001-06-22 Thread Chris Maxwell
a test sample that has one of these serial ports on it, and I can't find a cable assembly to mate with it. I have called my usual cable assembly vendors with no luck. I now throw myself at the collective wisdom and mercy of the group. Any hints? Thanks in advance. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer

FW: FCC + FCC = FCC? - Outlaw

2001-06-22 Thread Chris Maxwell
the check for a re-test? Chris -Original Message- From: Ken Javor [SMTP:ken.ja...@emccompliance.com] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 3:21 PM To: Chris Maxwell; 'emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org' Subject: Re: FCC + FCC = FCC? - Outlaw NO The 120 dB safety margin comment

RE: FCC + FCC = FCC? - Outlaw

2001-06-22 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi all, This thread has been interesting. However it has taken a somewhat philisophical turn. I'd like to distill it a little bit. In short, FCC + FCC does equal FCC in certain circumstances just like CE + CE = CE in certain circumstances. You need to ask yourself: (honestly and sincerley

RE: ISO TR 10605 test setup (ESD)

2001-06-19 Thread Chris Maxwell
that you don't need a dedicated ground rod for your ESD setup to satisfy this requirement. My opinions only; not to be confused with fact, company policy or gospel under any circumstance :-) Chris Maxwell Design Engineer - NetTest Optical Division email chris.maxw...@nettest.com phone +1 315

Surge Testing of Class II (ungrounded) products

2001-06-13 Thread Chris Maxwell
or better yet, quote chapter and verse from a standard that would answer this question? Thanks, !PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@nettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024

RE: FW: Product Safety: A Matter of Law or Litigation?

2001-06-11 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi all, (refer to John's inimitable :-) reply below) Even though my previous response may not sound like it; I agree with you on this one John. Manufacturers should go the extra mile. I think that we're all trying to figure out which road to go the extra mile on. (with regard to products

FW: Product Safety: A Matter of Law or Litigation?

2001-06-08 Thread Chris Maxwell
clauses. See quote below. Catch ya's later. !PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@nettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 -Original Message- From: Massey, Doug C

RE: Product Safety: A Matter of Law or Litigation?

2001-06-05 Thread Chris Maxwell
. These are my opinions only and I admit that my opinions are the concoctions of one mind trying to figure out a gillion confusing (and sometimes contradictory) pages of regulatory documents. Stay compliant my man. !PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6

RE: Secondary Grounding

2001-06-01 Thread Chris Maxwell
to the potential of the floor where the user is standing I don't have a comeback for that. If anyone does have a comeback; I'd nominate them for the Safety Compliance Engineer Hall of Fame ;-) (I'd also want them to be my lawyer.) !PLEASE NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS Chris Maxwell

AC connectors and Line Cords

2001-05-23 Thread Chris Maxwell
line cords are with the IEC 320 C5 connector? Better yet, does anybody know a manufacturer that makes international cordsets (especially US, Euro, UK, Italian and Australian) with these connnectors on them? As always, thank you in advance for any leads. NOTE THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS! Chris Maxwell

RE: 120V appliance on 240V supply

2001-05-14 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi Ravinder, I have read the other replies that advise to check the voltage and frequency rating of the microwave's power supply. They also warn of the effects of changing power frequencies.All good advice. I have another concern to add. Remember the recent thread about single phase,

RE: Voltage vs. Power

2001-05-10 Thread Chris Maxwell
for your kids when you get home tonight :-) Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 -Original Message- From: geor...@lexmark.com [SMTP:geor...@lexmark.com] Sent: Thursday, May

RE: ETSI telecom acoustic power test (fan noise, etc...)

2001-05-08 Thread Chris Maxwell
386-1 for EMC) where the standard asks for a test to be performed with no pass/fail criteria and the results to simply be documented for the user. Stay compliant my man! Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315

RE: Regulatory Information

2001-05-01 Thread Chris Maxwell
safety certification agency. I hope this helps. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 -Original Message- From: Luiz Claudio [SMTP:luizboni...@ig.com.br] Sent: Monday, April

RE: ESD generators max Contact discharge level

2001-04-24 Thread Chris Maxwell
to describe at least four different types of discharges, it takes the full definition in order to tell one from the other. -Original Message- From: Price, Ed [SMTP:ed.pr...@cubic.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 10:04 AM To: 'Gary McInturff'; 'Chris Maxwell'; 'EMC-PSTC Internet Forum

FW: ESD generators max Contact discharge level

2001-04-23 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi Ed, I fully agree that membrane keypads are one of the most common places where a finger could discharge to the instrument. However, I disagree that contact discharge is the appropriate test method for these surfaces. Current state of the art in test instruments and methods dictates

RE: ESD generators max Contact discharge level

2001-04-23 Thread Chris Maxwell
this standard. In its absence, I have used the rule of thumb above. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 -Original Message- From: Dan Kinney (A) [SMTP:dan.kin...@heapg.com

CORRECTION! RE: Safety Rules regarding Optical interface

2001-04-05 Thread Chris Maxwell
Message- From: Martin Lindquist [SMTP:mlind...@cisco.com] Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 11:50 AM To: Chris Maxwell Subject: RE: [Fwd: Safety Rules regarding Optical interface] Chris, What does 61010-1 cover? I thought 60825 was the only laser/led standard of note

RE: [Fwd: Safety Rules regarding Optical interface]

2001-04-05 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hello Guy, I was expecting to see a bunch of replies to your question. I didn't, so I'll just throw a quick one in. Since you already mention laser classifications, I'm guessing that you are already familiar with the United States CDRH laser safety rules (21 CFR, section 10.40) and the

RE: Equipment for own use (was gas appliance)

2001-04-02 Thread Chris Maxwell
). Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 -Original Message- From: Nick Williams [SMTP:nick.willi...@conformance.co.uk] Sent: Monday, April 02, 2001 12:23 PM To: John

RE: Print on demand labels - UL/CSA approved

2001-03-12 Thread Chris Maxwell
such as power supplies ... That's something that you would need to ask CILS and/or your certification lab. I hope this helps and best regards. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024

RE: Calibration of test equipment

2001-03-02 Thread Chris Maxwell
, the most effective solution. Catch ya's later. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 -Original Message- From: Brian O'Connell [SMTP:boconn...@t-yuden.com] Sent

UL listing for foreign manufacturers

2001-02-21 Thread Chris Maxwell
in certain countries that can perform the audits for them? Can they have a European agency certify their product to UL standards and perform the audits? Anybody out there been through this? Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw

Compliance Documentation

2001-02-16 Thread Chris Maxwell
fight this same battle. Any hints or pitfall warnings would be greatly appreciated. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 --- This message

RE: IEC60825

2001-02-13 Thread Chris Maxwell
with a test lab, a talk with one of the safety engineers there may help you out. My guess is that some of the other guys in the group will offer some other goodies that will help you complete your puzzle. Best regards, Chris Maxwell Design Engineer NetTest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email

Decoupling Capacitors

2001-01-26 Thread Chris Maxwell
Just a little personal experience I want to relate. The EMC people can really appreciate this. Sorry about the long, conversational tone, but I think it will help people appreciate how much effort could have been prevented by following simple EMC design rules. One of our products has a

RE: Fuse Markings

2001-01-25 Thread Chris Maxwell
Mike, Page 22 of our company copy of EN 61010-1:1993 refers to: very fast = FF or black fast = F or red medium, time-lag = M or yellow time-lag = T or blue long time-lag = TT or grey There is a reference to these code/color designations coming from IEC 127. There are some other trade fuse

RE: Product Marking - new twist

2001-01-25 Thread Chris Maxwell
tested and marked. The tone of the answers in this thread sounds like this is true. But I believe it isn't. Am I whacked here? Chris Maxwell Design Engineer GN Nettest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024

RE: Client Presence During Testing

2001-01-24 Thread Chris Maxwell
. (i.e. burnt circuitboards). My feeling is that I would be wasting my time and hassling the technician if I were looking over their shoulder during safety testing. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer GN Nettest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266

Power Transformers-Question Re-stated

2001-01-19 Thread Chris Maxwell
Maxwell Design Engineer GN Nettest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 -Original Message- From: Wagner, John P (John) [SMTP:johnwag...@avaya.com] Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 12:03 PM To: 'Chris

Power Transformers

2001-01-19 Thread Chris Maxwell
in the European power distribution system? Thanks in advance for your time, Chris Maxwell Design Engineer GN Nettest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 --- This message

RE: Site Correlation

2001-01-18 Thread Chris Maxwell
was how well small chamber emissions measurements correlate with OATS measurements. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer GN Nettest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 -Original Message- From: Paolo Roncone

RE: Site Correlation

2001-01-16 Thread Chris Maxwell
. I guess many times the measurement method is somewhat defined by what you're measuring. Chris Maxwell Design Engineer GN Nettest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone: 315-266-5128 fax: 315-797-8024 -Original Message- From: Ralph Cameron

RE: Transient Surge Suppressor

2001-01-16 Thread Chris Maxwell
, something about they don't buy into the daylight savings time theory). Their product line is similar to Semtech. Sometimes their part availability is better. Best Regards, Chris Maxwell Design Engineer GN Nettest 6 Rhoads Drive, Building 4 Utica,NY 13502 email: chris.maxw...@gnnettest.com phone

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