[PSES] PSES presentation this Wednesday, 29 November

2023-11-27 Thread John Mcbain
39e=bd5042e9ed=0f3f2a34dc>*or come to the in-person meeting at:*Plug and Play Tech Center,440 N Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, California Best regards, John McBain (Chapter Chair) - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Socie

[PSES] Chapter presentation in November

2023-11-10 Thread John Mcbain
nyvale, CA Best regards, John McBain, Chapter Chair - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to All emc-pstc postings are ar

Re: [PSES] [EXTERNAL] [PSES] General Product Safety Directive (GPSD)

2023-11-01 Thread John Mcbain
Correct. Or more specifically - https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/ce-marking_en#:~:text=It%20is%20compulsory%20only%20for,origin%20of%20a%20product%20either . Best regards, John McBain On Wed, Nov 1, 2023 at 1:20 PM John Woodgate wrote: > Somewhere in all the Byzant

[PSES] PSES SCV/SF/OEB Joint Chapter Presentation

2023-09-09 Thread John Mcbain
He has served as an expert witness in numerous litigation proceedings and has been involved in many product recall and corrective action plan reviews and incident investigations during his career. Hope to see you and your colleagues there! Best regards, John McBain, Chair PSES SCV/SF/OEB Joint C

Re: [PSES] thoughts on ESD test lab problems

2023-08-12 Thread John Mcbain
The basic question is, "How good is good enough?" Risk standards for product safety address that question to some extent, but it applies to every lab measurement, whether the applicable standards (or regulations) consider it or not. Best regards, John McBain On Sat, Aug 12, 2023 at 2:

Re: [PSES] BBC news article re Li-ion batteries...

2023-07-28 Thread John Mcbain
And raising concern about batteries starting fires: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cargo-ship-fire-netherlands-ev-electric-vehicle-battery-north-sea-freemantle-highway/ The cause is NOT known but it MAY have been started in an electric car - not confirmed. Best regards, John McBain On Fri, Jul

Re: [PSES] PLC password

2023-06-02 Thread John Mcbain
and therefore invalidates the certification! Best regards, John McBain On Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 9:33 AM Lauren Crane < 1afd08519f18-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ieee.org> wrote: > Hi Steve, > > > > My Friday 2c… > > > > There is a trend of “right to repair” legisl

Re: [PSES] Adding more than one EUT

2023-02-18 Thread John Mcbain
. Of course, the installer/user still will be asked to cease operation if the interference is causing a problem. The argument "The manufacturer said it was OK!" will not convince authorities to allow operation to continue if there is a significant problem. Best regards, John McBain On S

Re: [PSES] Adding more than one EUT

2023-02-18 Thread John Mcbain
"no changes are being made to the product" (wrong!) why bother telling the compliance engineer? Been there! Best regards, John McBain On Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 7:37 AM Brent DeWitt wrote: > An unanswered, and critical, question is: > Do the "daisy-chained" d

Re: [PSES] Adding more than one EUT

2023-02-18 Thread John Mcbain
facturer would not be responsible UNLESS that installation was required or recommended by the manufacturer. Best regards, John McBain On Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 2:13 AM T.Sato wrote: > On Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:12:40 -0800, > John Mcbain wrote: > > > The key is testing the . If all the li

Re: [PSES] Adding more than one EUT

2023-02-17 Thread John Mcbain
* be connected together, it is that they are sold together as a single product so they *will* be connected together - and in a specific configuration. Best regards, John McBain On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 6:56 PM Ken Javor wrote: > I’m finding this an extremely interesting discussion. I don’t h

Re: [PSES] Adding more than one EUT

2023-02-17 Thread John Mcbain
-included system. Best regards, John McBain On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 1:59 PM James Pawson (U3C) < ja...@unit3compliance.co.uk> wrote: > Hi Derek, > > Is the daisy chain connection the AC supply or some other power bus? > > How is 8 units daisy chained any different to

Re: [PSES] Product with LiPo battery - transportation

2023-02-12 Thread John Mcbain
Have you checked IATA? https://www.iata.org/en/publications/store/lithium-battery-shipping-regulations/ Another question: Will you be shipping the batteries by themselves as a spare part? Best regards, John McBain On Sun, Feb 12, 2023 at 11:04 AM Amund Westin wrote: > We’re going to s

Re: [PSES] Intertek message FYI: Important Update: Pending Regulatory Change to UKCA Program

2022-11-09 Thread John Mcbain
Thanks for the "heads up", John. Yes, we make every effort to avoid politics and focus on engineering, but sometimes politics doesn't avoid us.  Possible silver lining - more job openings for product safety / regulatory engineers? 樂 Or even raises??  Best regards, John McBain O

Re: [PSES] Pending Regulatory Change to UKCA Program

2022-11-08 Thread John Mcbain
/ regulatory topic they are eager to try out and will let me know. Maybe after attending the talk about Mexico tomorrow? Hello anyone ... hello   Best regards, John McBain On Tue, Nov 8, 2022 at 2:36 PM wrote: > John > > > > I’m sorry but I’ve never been part

Re: [PSES] Pending Regulatory Change to UKCA Program

2022-11-08 Thread John Mcbain
laboratory test methods related to fabrics, shoes, wheels and safety protection, but the last 3 years she has focused on providing advice about Mexican regulations, including accreditations of certification and inspection bodies, laboratories and providers of proficiency testing schemes. Best re

Re: [PSES] Intertek message FYI: Important Update: Pending Regulatory Change to UKCA Program

2022-11-08 Thread John Mcbain
interested (dismayed, actually) at the thought of doing 10 times more work with the same resources and absolutely no value added. Best regards, John McBain On Tue, Nov 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM Glyn Payne wrote: > Hi John, > > > > “I would hate to see the other countries in the EU

Re: [PSES] Intertek message FYI: Important Update: Pending Regulatory Change to UKCA Program

2022-11-07 Thread John Mcbain
ne reason why UL / Intertek / CSA / other NRTLs have been successful. But that is another discussion. Best regards, John McBain On Mon, Nov 7, 2022 at 11:18 AM Lfresearch wrote: > Easy John, but first address my key issue with the EU: surrender of > sovereignty. Period. > > Second,

Re: [PSES] Intertek message FYI: Important Update: Pending Regulatory Change to UKCA Program

2022-11-07 Thread John Mcbain
barriers (additional certifications, markings, etc.). Best regards, John McBain On Mon, Nov 7, 2022 at 10:14 AM Lfresearch < 00734758d943-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ieee.org> wrote: > I think most people have learned to not listen to MSM, but rely on > individuals in groups like this t

Re: [PSES] Machine components vs. partly completed machinery

2022-10-10 Thread John Mcbain
nsite - so that is where the CE Marking will be applied with date of manufacture. Lots of bothersome details to work out. Good luck with controlling your supply chain and documentation! Best regards, John McBain On Mon, Oct 10, 2022 at 2:14 PM Lauren Crane < 1afd08519f18-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ie

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

2022-09-28 Thread John Mcbain
ry important also to check the procedure is being used correctly and maintained (things can drift, I've found). And we haven't even touched on "field upgrades"! Good luck! Best regards, John McBain On Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 9:36 AM Lauren Crane < 1afd08519f18-dmarc-requ...@lis

[PSES] Functional Safety?

2022-06-07 Thread John Mcbain
Hi All - If you have not already been involved with Functional Safety, I guarantee you will find it knocking on your door soon! Unless you are already an expert, this presentation could be helpful. Best regards, John McBain, SCV PSES Chapter Secretary

[PSES] The Basics of Laser Safety in the Workplace

2022-05-05 Thread John Mcbain
slides from previous presentations can check our website at *https://r6.ieee.org/scv-pses/ <https://r6.ieee.org/scv-pses/> *. Best regards, John McBain, PSES SCV Chapter Secretary === *The Basics of Laser Safety in the Workplace*

[PSES] Changes to the FCC Rules for RF Exposure!

2022-04-03 Thread John Mcbain
regards, John McBain, PSES SCV Chapter Secretary *Changes to the FCC Rules for RF Exposure! by Vina Kerai* *April 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (PDT)* *Presentation: **Understanding the new FCC RF Exposure Rules* The FCC has published its latest revisions to the radio frequency exposure evaluation

[PSES] Online Presentation: OTA Software updates – the big picture

2022-03-09 Thread John Mcbain
. Best regards, John McBain, IEEE PSES SCV Chapter Secretary == Presentation: OTA Software updates – the big picture What is needed to get a system ready for over-the-air (OTA) updates? There is an entire chain that has to be designed and maintained! Mobile phones

[PSES] Online Presentation: OTA Software updates – the big picture

2022-03-09 Thread John Mcbain
. Best regards, John McBain, IEEE PSES SCV Chapter Secretary == Presentation: OTA Software updates – the big picture What is needed to get a system ready for over-the-air (OTA) updates? There is an entire chain that has to be designed and maintained! Mobile phones

Re: [PSES] Over The Air (OTA) Software Updates

2022-03-09 Thread John Mcbain
ir (OTA) updates can be done. > Best regards, > John McBain, IEEE PSES SCV Chapter Secretary > == March 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PST > *Presentation: OTA Software updates – the big picture* > > What is needed to get a system ready for over-the-

Fw: JOBOP - Industrial Manufacturing Safety Engineer - Maryland

2003-11-25 Thread John McBain
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Re: Temp chamber

2003-02-22 Thread John McBain
Hi Dave -- You could try ITC Engineering Services (925-862-2944) a few minutes north of Fremont on Hwy. 680. Mention my name. -- John McBain - Original Message - From: Dave mailto:davewilson...@yahoo.com Wilson To: emc-p...@ieee.org Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:10 AM

20kA surge tester?

2002-12-15 Thread John McBain
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Re: Use of pre-plated steel.

2002-10-02 Thread John McBain
/bonding contact), and (c) was less expensive than post-plating. Once the products were installed in computer rooms and offices, we did not see corrosion problems developing. Good luck! Regards, John McBain - Original Message - From: Crabb, John jo...@exchange.scotland.ncr.com To: emc-p

Fw: Sr. EMC/EMI engineer position

2002-05-14 Thread John McBain
Hello All -- Any EMC specialist interested in working in Milpitas, California, may want to contact the following recruiter (do not contact me!). Apparently some knowledge of product safety and NEBS compliance also would be useful. Good luck! Regards, John McBain - Original Message