[PSES] AW: [PSES] EN 62368-1:2020 - MOVs - contradiction?

Hello James, depending on the product safety standard and the certification scheme, a certification to the applicable IEC component standard (e.g. IEC 61051-2) may not be mandatory. In many cases, IEC product safety standards do not reference a varistor component standard like IEC 61051-2

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Directives that require the CE Marking

Hello Brian, in lack of any more specific EU Directive, a product will be in the scope of the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC (Consolidated TEXT: 32001L0095 - EN - 01.01.2010 (europa.eu))

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Flame testing lab

Hi Amund, apart from local subsidiaries of UL, you could check with your local accreditation body. For example, for Germany, you can search the database of accredited bodies of German accreditation body DAkks at https://www.dakks.de/en/accredited-bodies-search.html If you enter "ANSI/UL 94"

[PSES] AW: [PSES] AW: [PSES] SV: [PSES] User manual by accompanying documents or via affixed QR

<https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/38022>, p. 246). Kind regards, Bernd Von: Scott Xe Gesendet: Dienstag, 15. August 2023 08:24 An: Dürrer Bernd Cc: EMC-PSTC@listserv.ieee.org Betreff: Re: [PSES] AW: [PSES] SV: [PSES] User manual by accompanying documents or via affixed QR [EXTERNAL E-MAIL

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Friday Question - Line Cords in China

, Bernd Von: Chuck August-McDowell Gesendet: Montag, 14. August 2023 16:26 An: Dürrer Bernd Betreff: RE: [PSES] Friday Question - Line Cords in China [EXTERNAL E-MAIL] This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Friday Question - Line Cords in China

Hi Doug, please be aware that line cords and plugs are subject to mandatory CCC certification in the People’s Republic of China (cf. CHINA QUALITY CERTIFICATION CENTRE-Notice and Bulletin (cqc.com.cn)). This means even if your

[PSES] AW: [PSES] SV: [PSES] User manual by accompanying documents or via affixed QR

Hi Amund, In the European Union, it depends on the Directive that is applicable for your product. Both the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (L_2014096EN.01035701.xml (europa.eu), Article 6, Point 7, Article

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Selling into the country Georgia

Hi Cecil, according to Resolution No. 50 of March 7, 2013, and based on Article 103, Clause 4 of the Product Safety and Free Circulation Code on the acceptance of technical regulations of other countries into operation by Georgia, Georgia recognises documents confirming compliance without

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Rated Mains Operating Voltage Regional Compatibility [General Use]

Hi Phil, The concept of rated voltage in standards already includes allowable tolerances and adequate tests. For the supply side, EN 50160 "Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied by public electricity networks" requires in clause 4.2.2 that variations of the rated supply voltage

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Are Australia/New Zealand approvals needed for IEC 60320 Appliance Inlet ?

Hi Ryan, If the national adoption of the IEC standard contains modifications, you need a CB report that approves compliance with these national deviations. According to the Australian Standards website, IEC 60320-1 has been adopted there with national modifications (AS/NZS 60320.1-2012 -

[PSES] AW: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Safety: 60335-1 conflicting clauses question - earthing (or not) of handles

rthing terminal or earthing contact or separated from live parts by earthed metal. Found this in the TC 61 inquiries 2011 and previous Would it count as "separated from live parts by earthed metal"? From: Dürrer Bernd mailto:bernd.duer...@wilo.com>> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 202

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Safety: 60335-1 conflicting clauses question - earthing (or not) of handles

k<mailto:ja...@unit3compliance.co.uk> +44(0)1274 911747 | +44(0)7811 139957 2 Wellington Business Park, New Lane, Bradford, BD4 8AL Registered in England and Wales # 10574298 From: Dürrer Bernd mailto:bernd.duer...@wilo.com>> Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 12:19 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.I

[PSES] WG: AW: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Safety: 60335-1 conflicting clauses question - earthing (or not) of handles

Hi James, Please find below some additional thoughts on the subject that have accidentally been discussed off-list. Kind regards, Bernd Von: Dürrer Bernd Gesendet: Donnerstag, 6. April 2023 11:36 An: John Woodgate Betreff: AW: AW: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Safety: 60335-1 conflicting clauses

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Safety: 60335-1 conflicting clauses question - earthing (or not) of handles

Hi James, actually, these two clauses address two different, but related risks: Clause 22.35 addresses the risk that the handle itself may become live. In any case, a conductive surface (like the handle) has to be separated from live parts by basic insulation. Due to the higher risk that

[PSES] AW: ROHS Lead Exemption Expires 2024 (e.g. metal film resistors)

Hi Elliott, you can check the legal status of RoHS exemptions at Implementation of the RoHS Directive (europa.eu). There you will find an Excel list for download that will show the

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Magnetic fields, human exposure standards, and pacemakers

Hello Dan, on https://www.bfarm.de/DE/Medizinprodukte/Aufgaben/Risikobewertung-und-Forschung/Wissenschaftliche-Aufarbeitung/EMV-Studie_Herzschrittmacher.html you may find a press release from the German Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (BfArM; Federal Institute for Drugs and

[PSES] AW: [PSES] A11 : 2017 to HS EN 62368-1 : 2014 Ed2

Hi Scott, I do not remember that EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017 has ever been cited in the OJEU. Please check the CENELEC website CENELEC - CLC/TC 108X (cencenelec.eu):

[PSES] AW: Must machinery LVD-voltage replacement parts be CE marked for LVD?

Hello Lauren, please check Article 1, point 2.(a) for your components (Consolidated TEXT: 32006L0042 - EN - 26.07.2019 (europa.eu)): "2. The following are excluded from the scope of this Directive:

[PSES] AW: [PSES] To NRTL or not NRTL, that is the question

Hello James, I propose to check Annex A of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 (NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code®) that contains a list of product safety standards used for product

[PSES] Job Opening - REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATIONS & REGULATIONS

WILO SE in Dortmund, Germany, is hiring a REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATIONS & REGULATIONS. Please visit https://wilo.com/corp-resources/v27/career/FO/P7UFK026203F3VBQB688N7VU3/components/de/details.html?jobId=2861=Representative%20Associations%20%26%20Regulations%20(f%2Fm%2Fd) or

[PSES] AW: [PSES] EN amendments of EN standard vs BS EN emendments of BS EN standard

Hi Scott, the content of EN amendment A11 is the "Modification to Annex ZZ, "Coverage of Essential Requirements of EU Directives"", while EN amendment A1 is the adoption of CISPR amendment A1 without any modifications. I presume that the statement in BS EN 55032:2015 is related to Brexit, as

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Origin of steps in radiated emissions limit lines

Hi James, you may have a look at CISPR TR 16-4-4 (CISPR TR 16-4-4:2007+AMD1:2017+AMD2:2020 CSV | IEC Webstore) that describes several methods for the derivation of limits. Kind regards, Bernd Von: James Pawson (U3C) Gesendet: Dienstag, 3. Mai 2022

[PSES] AW: When is the OJEU going to be updated?

Hi Kevin, according to the information published by CENELEC, citation of EN IEC 63044-5-1 in the OJEU is not expected (CENELEC - CLC/TC 205 (cencenelec.eu)). Nevertheless, you are

[PSES] AW: [PSES] AW: Short Range Device RED standard?

ct for this reason, they are difficult! Am I missing something? Dan From: Dürrer Bernd [mailto:bernd.duer...@wilo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2022 2:50 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG<mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG> Subject: [PSES] AW: Short Range Device RED standard? Hi Ryan, For the radio

[PSES] AW: Short Range Device RED standard?

Hi Ryan, For the radio module that you describe, the following standards are applicable: ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/300300_300399/300328/02.02.02_60/en_300328v020202p.pdf) is the applicable standard listed in the OJEU for data transmission equipment operating

[PSES] AW: [PSES] EN Standard amendments

Hi Scott, all amendments published by CENELEC are applicable. You may check on published amendments using the standards search provided by CENELEC (for EN 55032 https://standards.cencenelec.eu/dyn/www/f?p=205:105:0:). Typically, an amendment A11 is published by CENELEC to establish the

[PSES] AW: [PSES] [EXTERNAL] Re: [PSES] Protective Earth Terminal-Protective Bonding terminal -interpretation

Hi Richard, just a small comment on your first point: You seem to refer to European traffic signs, where a circle is indeed used for prohibitory signs (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_European_road_signs#Prohibitory). The diagonal line is a variation for prohibitory signs, and its

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Notice about LVD compliance in a DoC for machinery?

Hi Oliver, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC defines in Annex I, 1.5.1: "The safety objectives set out in Directive 73/23/EEC shall apply to machinery. However, the obligations concerning conformity assessment and the placing on the market and/or putting into service of machinery with regard

[PSES] AW: IT Equipment for Mexico without NOM certification

Hello Helmut, if your equipment is UL listed and in the scope of the Mutual Recognition Agreement between Mexico's authorities and UL (UL Granted First MRA for Exports to Mexico for NOM-001, NOM-029 and NOM-032 |

[PSES] AW: EN 55032-2015+A1-2020/EN 55032-2015+A11-2020

Hello David, amendment A1:2020 is the adoption of CISPR 32:2015/A1:2019 by CENELEC (without any modification), while amendment A11:2020 adds the European Foreword and Annex ZZ "Relationship between this European standard and the essential requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96]

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Names & addresses of manufacturer & Authorised Representative

specific directive, the product shall meet the product specific directive only or the product specific directive and GPSD? Learn a new draft GPSR has been published, will it bring a new relationship between product specific directive and GPSR? Best regards, Scott On Mon, 12 Jul 2021 at

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Names & addresses of manufacturer & Authorised Representative

Hello Scott, any consumer product is in the scope of Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32001L0095). Article 5 requires "an indication, by means of the

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Overvoltage Categories (OVC) and "Reliable" Earthing - 62368-1 vs 60601-1

Hi James, the citation from clause 5.4.2.3.3 is from EN 623681-1:2014 which is the European adoption of IEC 62368-1:2014 (Ed. 2.0). Please note that this paragraph has been modified in Edition 3.0 of the standard (IEC 62368-1:2018) that has been adopted as EN IEC 62368-1:2020: "If a circuit

[PSES] AW: [PSES] ENs notified in the OJEC are legal documents

Hello John, I presume that you refer to the judgement of the European Court of Justice in the "James Elliott Construction" case C-613/14. The text of the judgement is available at https://curia.europa.eu/juris/liste.jsf?language=en=C-613/14 A critical review of this judgement and its

[PSES] AW: ESD Failure per EN 301 489-1 vs EN 55035

Hi David, I understand that only non-radio functions are affected by ESD testing, but that you deem this acceptable according to the non-radio product immunity requirements of EN 55035. The introduction of EN 301 489-1 states: "When it is required to evaluate the EMC performance of "combined

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Electrical safety certification for US / Canada

Hi Amund, you may find the list of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories for the USA at https://www.osha.gov/nationally-recognized-testing-laboratory-program. For Canada, the list of accredited Certification Bodies can be found at

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Friday Question - table of electrochemical potentials

Hi Douglas, I am only aware of Table J.1 in IEC 60950-1. Are there any other IEC standards that reference the same or a different table? I do not know its source for sure, but the values given in this table seem to match those from the anodic index cited in Wikipedia

[PSES] AW: Instruction for use symbol...

Hello Matthew, another option could be ISO 7000-0790 (https://www.iso.org/obp/ui#iso:grs:7000:0790) that is required by IEC 60335-1, clause 7.6, for such purposes. Kind regards, Bernd Von: Matthew Wilson | GBE Gesendet: Freitag, 5. Februar 2021 16:24 An: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Betreff:

[PSES] AW: [PSES] UL = IEC ??

Hello Amund, I most often use UL 61800-5-1 that contains numerous and significant national deviations from IEC 61800-5-1. Most of these adapt the requirements of the IEC standard to those of the NEC NFPA 70, and to those of UL component standards. If you have a specific standard in mind, you

[PSES] AW: [PSES] EN 61000-6-2:2019 - Missing Annex ZZ?

Hello James, CENELEC's TC 210 decided to publish EN IEC 61000-6-1 and EN IEC 61000-6-2 as unharmonised, i.e. without Annex ZZ, and to add it later as amendment. The reasons are explained in CENELEC document BT161/DG11099/DV: "The projects were both ratified on 2016-09-14 but the finalization

[PSES] AW: [PSES] electric shock from capacitor discharge

Hello Richard, Please have a look at the requirements of IEC 61800-5-1, clause 4.3.11: “Capacitors within a PDS shall be discharged to a voltage less than 60 V, or to a residual charge less than 50 μC, within 5 s after the removal of power from the PDS. […] In the case of plugs or similar

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Low Voltage Products and EN 62368-1 and -3

Hi Scott, please note that Annex III of the EU LVD requires a risk analysis as part of the technical documentation (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0035=EN#d1e32-370-1). So you may either create your own exhaustive risk analysis for your products, or claim

[PSES] AW: [PSES] ErP Directive requiring CE Marking

Hi Scott, Article 5 of ErP Directive 2009/125/EC requires CE marking (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32009L0125=EN#d1e903-10-1). Kind regards, Bernd Von: Scott Xe Gesendet: Dienstag, 29. September 2020 07:53 An:

[PSES] AW: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Selling into the Ukraine

Kunde Gesendet: Freitag, 25. September 2020 17:23 An: Dürrer Bernd Cc: EMC-PSTC@listserv.ieee.org Betreff: Re: [PSES] AW: [PSES] Selling into the Ukraine Thanks for the information. I know you mentioned "Local" certification body, is there any MRAs with international test labs that we

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Applicability of the Machine Directive

Hello Peter, Please check §70 of the LVD Guide, available at https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/31221. This paragraph explains the relationship between Low Voltage and Machinery Directive. A fan is a product that is machinery as defined in MD, Article 2. If the fan is intended for

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Selling into the Ukraine

Hi Brian, The EAC marking scheme is the conformity assessment procedure for the Eurasian Economic Union (http://www.eaeunion.org/?lang=en), but not for Ukraine. The Member-States of the Eurasian Economic Union are the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan,

[PSES] AW: EN/IEC 62368-1 Instructional Safeguards

Hello Jim, as the first two paragraphs of clause F.5 begin with "unless otherwise specified", I presume that clause 8.5.2 takes precedence and that you may only use symbol IEC60417-6056 for moving fan blades and IEC 60417-6057 for other moving parts. However, you may use in addition as

[PSES] AW: UL Listed Fuse vs Recognized

Hi John, I think, if the fuse may be replaced by the end user (according to the equipment's instruction), then it may be UL listed like other components that may be replaced or connected to the equipment by the end user (e.g. cord sets). Kind regards, Bernd Von: John Allen Gesendet: Montag,

[PSES] AW: [PSES] [EXTERNAL] Re: [PSES] Mandatory certification

Hello Ted, hello Regan, Thank you for your clear statements on NRTL certification. Can you please provide some guidance on the interpretation of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 (2020 edition), article 110.3, on the suitability of installation and use in conformity with the NEC?

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Construction Site Power Cords, Germany

or H05BQ-F, if the supply cord of the equipment is shorter than 4 m. In addition, it requires a minimum degree of protection of IP 2X for the equipment. Kind regards, Bernd Von: Charlie Blackham Gesendet: Mittwoch, 29. Januar 2020 09:41 An: Dürrer Bernd ; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Betreff: RE

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Construction Site Power Cords, Germany

Hello Mike, the original German phrase is "Handgeführte Elektrowerkzeuge und vergleichbare Arbeitsmittel" (page 27 of https://www.bghm.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Arbeitsschuetzer/Gesetze_Vorschriften/Informationen/203_006.pdf). I would translate "handgeführt" rather as hand-operated or manually

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Do We Need Flame Retardants in Electronics?

Hello Richard, Thank you for sharing this interesting article. I remember from the Grenfell Tower fire discussion on this list, that Adam Dixon shared this UK data source for incidents: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/fire-statistics-data-tables This also includes

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Source for Nameplate Rating Nomenclature

Hello Brian, there might also be specific requirements for markings and instructions in the applicable product safety standard, e.g. if your equipment is in the scope of IEC/EN/UL 60335. Clause 7.3 requires: “Appliances having a range of rated values and which can be operated without

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Glow wire tests

Hello Scott, the glow-wire test method standard IEC 60695-2-11 contains an informative Annex A with a table that defines test temperatures for different kinds of application. 550°C is the minimum test temperature to demonstrate resistance to heat and fire. Higher temperatures apply, depending

[PSES] AW: [PSES] CE non-conformity statistics

Hello Regan, you may find statistics of the German market surveillance authority Bundesnetzagentur for EMC, R and RED at https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Verbraucher/WeitereThemen/Marktueberwachung/marktueberwachung.html?nn=268472 However, presentations are

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Device with Bluetooth

Hello Amund, I recommend to use EN 300 328 for Bluetooth devices. The Guide for the EMCD (https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/28323) defines in clause 4.3.2.2 the precedence order for the selection of applicable standards: - Product-specific standards (if available) - Product family

[PSES] AW: [PSES] EN62311 - Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields

60601-1-2) Kind regards, Bernd Von: McCallum, Andy Gesendet: Freitag, 6. Juli 2018 09:41 An: Dürrer Bernd ; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Betreff: RE: [PSES] EN62311 - Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Bernd Pacemakers have DC static magnetic field limits as low as 0.5mT as mentioned

[PSES] AW: [PSES] EN62311 - Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields

Hi Doug, I assume that due to your good health you don’t have a pacemaker or any other electronic medical implants that might be affected by EM field exposure. As protection and shielding options for such implants are limited (except by the surrounding tissue), the remaining other option to

[PSES] AW: [PSES] EN62311 - Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields

Hi Amund, the answer can be found in the scope of the standard: "This International Standard applies to electronic and electrical equipment for which no dedicated product- or product family standard regarding human exposure to electromagnetic fields applies. [...] NOTE This standard is

[PSES] AW: [PSES] EMC tests called up in Safety standards

Hello James, the immunity tests in EN 60335-1, 19.11.4 serve a different purpose than the EMC immunity tests required by the EMC directive during normal operation. These tests shall demonstrate that the EUT stays in a safe state, i.e. it is not turned on by EMC impact when electronically

[PSES] AW: [PSES] FW: HBES/BACS Standards in the OJ

Hello James, EN 50491 is a series of CENELEC standards while EN 63044 is an adoption of IEC standards, so probably this is part of harmonisation of European and IEC standards. The Turkish customer is correct that part 1 EN 50491-1 has been superseded by EN 63044-1 that is not listed in the OJ,

[PSES] AW: [PSES] AW: [PSES] OJ list of standards under the EMC Directive

and Associates http://www.woodjohn.uk Rayleigh, Essex UK On 2018-01-03 10:38, Dürrer Bernd wrote: Hi John, try http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/ and for EMC https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/electromagnetic

[PSES] AW: Harmonised standard withdrawn

Dear Scott, The removal of the reference to EN 60335-2-24 from the OJEU means that compliance with this standard does not provide the presumption of conformity as defined in Article 12 of LVD. Actually, the nationally adopted versions of this standard are still valid (e.g. BS EN 60335-2-24,

[PSES] AW: [PSES] RED Harmonised Standards

Dear all, the standards of the 301 489 series will be published in the OJ. The schedule can be checked for each standard at ETSI's Work Programme portal: https://portal.etsi.org/webapp/WorkProgram/SimpleSearch/QueryForm.asp For example, Bluetooth relevant standards EN 301 489-1 and EN 301

[PSES] AW: [PSES] How to find harmonised standard list?

Dear Piotr, you can find an overview of EU directives at http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/ For each directive, there is a link for a web page containing a table with the harmonised standards and links to the directive and publications in the OJ

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Scientific principles behind Surface Creepage & Air Clearance

Dear Vincent, I do not know IEC 60601-1, but as it references IEC 60664-1, I assume the same principles of insulation coordination are applied. In fact there is a book on that topic by Klaus Stimper "The Physical Fundamentals of Low-Voltage Insulation Co-Ordination", but the English version

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Active Implantable Medical Devices

Dear Grace, you can check the status and scheduled publication date (incl. citation in the OJ) of ETSI standards at https://portal.etsi.org/webapp/WorkProgram/SimpleSearch/QueryForm.asp For the 301 489 series standards, click on "EN - European standard (Telecommunication series)" in the Type

[PSES] AW: [PSES] Acoustic Warning - sound pressure level

Hello Doug, depending on your environment or application, a difference of 3 to 6 dB SPL may not be sufficient. For example, the "Guidelines for Auditory Warning Systems on Civil Aircraft" (CAA Paper 82017) by Patterson recommend a difference of 15 to 25 dB SPL to ensure that an acoustic

[PSES] AW: EU Declaration of Conformity

Hi Andy, yes, the DoC has to be updated. For products already placed on the market before the new directive entered into force, the old DoC is still valid (as defined in Article 25 of the new EMC directive). The identical product, if it is manufactured and placed on the market after the new