Re: [PSES] Demo samples at stores

2018-01-18 Thread Ted Eckert
Directives. Use for trade show or demonstration purposes should be reviewed carefully to ensure that you are complying with both the letter and the spirit of the law. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: John

Re: [PSES] CE Marking HDMI Cables

2018-01-07 Thread Ted Eckert
, WEEE, ELV, and BFR Directives, all environmentally related. Maybe I’m missing something, but I don’t see a declaration of any European safety requirements. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Scott

Re: [PSES] CE Marking HDMI Cables

2018-01-04 Thread Ted Eckert
, the cable does not need the CE marking. If the cable is sold on its own, the CE mark is required for RoHS. See pages 15 and 16 in the European Commission guidance document. http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/rohs_eee/pdf/faq.pdf Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own

Re: [PSES] F 155 enamel wire

2018-01-04 Thread Ted Eckert
insulation between windings that are overlaid on top of each other. Ted Eckert Microsoft The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Scott Xe [mailto:scott...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 5:26 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject

Re: [PSES] Temp rise measurement

2017-12-19 Thread Ted Eckert
to extrapolate back to the time when power was removed. The windings were enclosed well enough that they were not getting much cooling from the moving air. As such, I did not expect that there was overshoot when power was removed and the fan stopped. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions

Re: [PSES] Li-Fi

2017-12-11 Thread Ted Eckert
/title/tt1637725/ Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, Ted Bundy, Ted Kacynski, Ted Cruz, Teddy Roosevelt, Ted Turner, Ted Danson or the anybody using the Ted word processor<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T

Re: [PSES] Li-Fi

2017-12-11 Thread Ted Eckert
generally discount TED talks. My personal opinion is that there is some amount of snake oil being sold in TED talks. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, TED LLC, or anybody else named Ted. From: John Woodgate

Re: [PSES] Was there ever a comparison between IEC 60950-1 and IEC 62368-1 (current edition preferable)? And any rationale for any of the changes

2017-12-06 Thread Ted Eckert
It appears that my copy of 60950-1 is a bit old. It was hand written on a vellum scroll. My company antiquities director prohibits me from cutting off a piece for spectrographic analysis. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those

Re: [PSES] Was there ever a comparison between IEC 60950-1 and IEC 62368-1 (current edition preferable)? And any rationale for any of the changes

2017-12-06 Thread Ted Eckert
A spectrographic analysis of a plum and coconut might find them to be quite similar. https://www.improbable.com/airchives/paperair/volume1/v1i3/air-1-3-apples.html Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From

Re: [PSES] calibration of laser power and energy meters

2017-11-23 Thread Ted Eckert
equipment back into tolerance if needed. The market for laser test equipment is small and there isn't enough business for independent laboratories to gain proficiency through routine testing. Best regards, Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect

Re: [PSES] NEMA 5-20P with IEC 60320 C13

2017-10-11 Thread Ted Eckert
NFPA 70 allows 20 A connectors to be used at 20 A under a number of circumstances. The derating issue only applies in certain cases. Just changing the rating doesn’t resolve the issue as it would eliminate already accepted safe use of the connectors at their full rating. Ted Eckert Microsoft

Re: [PSES] NEMA 5-20P with IEC 60320 C13

2017-10-10 Thread Ted Eckert
and eliminating it would result in too much expense and rework. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@woodjohn.uk] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 12:49 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG

Re: [PSES] NEMA 5-20P with IEC 60320 C13

2017-10-09 Thread Ted Eckert
having a C13 connector at the other end. It would need a C19 instead. That being said, for some specialty industries, you can find some strange combinations of plugs and receptacles. http://www.marinco.com/en/s15-504 Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do

Re: [PSES] FAA Draft Free flame test

2017-10-03 Thread Ted Eckert
n many flights, it occurs with some regularity and might be considered “foreseeable misuse”. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Doug Powell [mailto:doug...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 8:29 AM T

Re: [PSES] Differences between IEC and UL 60730-1

2017-09-21 Thread Ted Eckert
t; at your company who can grant you access. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Rob Oglesbee [mailto:rob.ogles...@rheem.com] Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:02 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subj

Re: [PSES] Battery Charger

2017-09-20 Thread Ted Eckert
product has a built-in battery charger, I presume that you are already familiar with the energy requirements. These are proliferating in North America for battery chargers and can be more of a challenge to track than the safety requirements for the chargers. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation

Re: [PSES] power strip details

2017-09-15 Thread Ted Eckert
o UL 60950-1 became common for rack mounted power distribution. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: John Allen [mailto:09cc677f395b-dmarc-requ...@ieee.org] Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 5:55 AM

Re: [PSES] Separation of Circuits

2017-09-13 Thread Ted Eckert
be somewhat of a simplification, and I haven't described all of the potential problems with this approach, but it is method that generally is permitted. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: John Allen

Re: [PSES] God EMC practice

2017-09-01 Thread Ted Eckert
based on your specific products and processes. Otherwise, you may want more margin to ensure that market surveillance authorities won't get a measurement over the limit if they audit one of your products. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily

Re: [PSES] EU Blue Guide

2017-08-16 Thread Ted Eckert
The Blue Guide opens properly in Microsoft Edge as well. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. (Although my employer is likely happy to let me promote Microsoft Edge.) From: Doug Smith [mailto:d...@emcesd.com

Re: [PSES] 230V 3-phase in Europe

2017-08-07 Thread Ted Eckert
commendable but the only law that applies in Australia is the law of Australia.” The full press release is here.<https://www.pm.gov.au/media/2017-07-14/press-conference-attorney-general-senator-hon-george-brandis-qc-and-acting> Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own

Re: [PSES] China Compulsory Certificate

2017-08-04 Thread Ted Eckert
I haven't worked with G Compliance<http://www.gmcompliance.com/> for quite a while, they do a lot of work with Chinese certifications. Disclosure notice: I have a professional relationship with a few people from G Compliance through participation in some IEEE PSES committees. Regard

Re: [PSES] RED DoC and LVD

2017-08-03 Thread Ted Eckert
look at a product declared to RED and LVD and decide that the DoC is improper because of their reading of the Directives and guidance. It may seem like a no-win situation, but that is where we are. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect

Re: [PSES] Harmonised standard withdrawn [60335-2-24]

2017-07-20 Thread Ted Eckert
. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: Chuck Seyboldt [mailto:seybo...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:50 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Harmonised

Re: [PSES] Solar electric cars built by college students

2017-07-18 Thread Ted Eckert
I recommend against following Ferrari’s practice. Apparently, portions of the FXX K supercar are energized to 480 V when charging. There is a fin on the roof with flashing LEDs. Red means stay away and green means safe. http://jalopnik.com/the-ferrari-fxx-k-might-electrocute-you-1796961190 Ted

Re: [PSES] USB dongle connector shield filtered grounding

2017-06-28 Thread Ted Eckert
22,300 mile long ground wire? We are working on it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, NASA, ESA or Arthur C. Clarke<https://en.wikipedia.org/w

Re: [PSES] Japan smart power strip requirements

2017-06-26 Thread Ted Eckert
compatible. However, there are slight difference such that it's not common for plugs and receptacles to have both U.S. and Japanese approvals. I wish you luck in finding a good English translation of Appendix 4. It's been more than a decade since I bought a copy and that was through JET. Ted

Re: [PSES] Metal back of US fridge - Grenfell Tower Fire

2017-06-26 Thread Ted Eckert
materials would behave in a moderately large structure fire. It determines whether the materials would help the spread of the fire and whether the materials would generate enough smoke to cause problems for occupants of the building. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own

Re: [PSES] Metal back of US fridge - Grenfell Tower Fire

2017-06-25 Thread Ted Eckert
ted, is easy. Finding a USB cable that meets the requirement is hard. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, any NRTL or the code authorities behind the IBC and UBC. From: Scott Xe [mailto:scott...@gmail.com] Sent:

Re: [PSES] CE Compliance [General Use]

2017-06-21 Thread Ted Eckert
In my opinion, a good tech pub combines the words “Free Wi-Fi” with “IPA”, “Hefeweizen”, “Porter” and “Stout”. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Jim Hulbert [mailto:jim.hulb...@pb.com] Sent: Wednesday

Re: [PSES] Min size of double insulation symbol relaxed

2017-06-02 Thread Ted Eckert
to reject marking as being too small to be reasonably legible. It is possible that another country may have a national difference regarding the symbol, but I am unaware of it and I personally have not had marking rejected on one of my products due to the double insulation symbol being too small.

Re: [PSES] Min size of double insulation symbol relaxed

2017-06-01 Thread Ted Eckert
Arabia.) Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: Scott Xe [mailto:scott...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2017 9:19 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Mi

Re: [PSES] IEC/ANSI/UL/CSA 60950-1 ed.2 Mains Vrms vs Vpeak

2017-04-01 Thread Ted Eckert
iki/The_Relativity_of_Wrong>” along with Michael Shermer’s commentary “Wronger than Wrong<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wronger_than_wrong>” on the Asimov essay. Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, IEC TC108, any TC

Re: [PSES] Moter Overload Protection with Supplemental Protector

2017-03-10 Thread Ted Eckert
to add to the discussion. I believe the guidance given by Mr. Nyffenegger is correct and Mr. O’Connell has given accurate additional information. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, the NFPA, ASHRAE, IEC TC108 or the Interna

Re: [PSES] Carbon Monoxide - Death Value

2017-02-16 Thread Ted Eckert
into the passenger cabin. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: Brian O'Connell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:07 PM To: EMC-PSTC

Re: [PSES] Acoustic Warning - sound pressure level

2017-02-07 Thread Ted Eckert
because it's only a fire drill. The alarm is loud enough that everybody in the building wants to get outside. Ted Eckert Microsoft The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: Dürrer Bernd [mailto:bernd.duer...@wilo.com

Re: [PSES] RED and "putting on the market"

2017-02-03 Thread Ted Eckert
sion’s intention was to restrict a manufacturer’s ability to import large quantities of products prior to the implementation date of a regulation with the intention of selling them to the end user well after that date. However, this is my interpretation of the EC’s intent. Ted Eckert The op

Re: [PSES] Authorised Representative in EU

2017-02-02 Thread Ted Eckert
outside of the EU on the DoC unless specifically prohibited by the applicable Directives. I am not aware of the LVD or EMC Directive overruling this statement. I cannot respond regarding the Machinery Directive as I do not know it well enough to comment accurately. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation

Re: [PSES] safety standard - mobile inverters

2017-02-01 Thread Ted Eckert
series will mainly add requirements based on the energy storage in the batteries and the risk of feeding power back from the batteries to the line input depending on UPS configuration. Your automotive inverter doesn't have that issue and may be suitably tested to EN 60950-1 for Europe. Ted

Re: [PSES] Truly hilarious

2017-01-30 Thread Ted Eckert
The newer model encabulators have more sophisticated computer control using the Signetics Write-Only Memory<http://www4.vmi.edu/faculty/squirejc/Research/IC_Datasheets/digital_cmos/Write%20Only%20Memory.pdf>. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own

Re: [PSES] Double Pole Mains Switches, Cord Connected Products

2017-01-28 Thread Ted Eckert
to delve deeply into the electrical codes, so I may be a little off on the field-wired requirements. I encourage any of our esteemed contributors to correct my errors. Best regards, Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent those of my

Re: [PSES] lowest emissions 4k TV?

2017-01-17 Thread Ted Eckert
rerouting the motherboard and testing is properly to make sure no new problems were created. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen

Re: [PSES] lowest emissions 4k TV?

2017-01-16 Thread Ted Eckert
by the modial interaction of magnetoreluctance and capacitive directance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXW0bx_Ooq4 Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, Fiat-Chrysler or the American Association of Turboencabulator Engineers

Re: [PSES] Thermal equilibrium - 10% rule

2017-01-06 Thread Ted Eckert
. Admittedly, this is a somewhat outlandish though experiment, but it is a case where “10 % below” in Centigrade becomes even more problematic Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Jim Hulbert [mailto:jim.hulb

Re: [PSES] Non-grounded electrical outlets

2017-01-01 Thread Ted Eckert
for modern appliances. The risks are greater for knob and tube wiring and the general recommendation is to replace it with a modern system. Best regards, Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. I am not a licensed electrical

Re: [PSES] British question, about a BS1363 plug-in power supply

2016-12-15 Thread Ted Eckert
"precious" being missing when that main breaker tripped. Ted Eckert Microsoft The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer or Sauron. -Original Message- From: John Allen [mailto:john_e_al...@blueyonder.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, December 15,

Re: [PSES] UL Go?

2016-12-13 Thread Ted Eckert
coffee all day and tells you what it was like running testing when he was young. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, Nintendo, Niantic or my boss who like to tell me what it was like to run testing when he

Re: [PSES] aluminum vs copper wiring

2016-12-12 Thread Ted Eckert
The CPSC has more details on residential issues and repairs for aluminum wiring. https://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/118856/516.pdf Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: Richard Nute

Re: [PSES] EN60950-1 dates and amendments

2016-12-08 Thread Ted Eckert
tified to UL 60950-1 prior to that date may continue to be sold without retesting or recertification unless such equipment undergoes "significant" modification where it will be up to UL to determine whether any modification is significant enough to warrant testing to the new standard.

Re: [PSES] British question, about a BS1363 plug-in power supply

2016-12-05 Thread Ted Eckert
. If the equipment does not pass these tests, suitable protective devices shall be included as an integral part of the direct plug-in equipment, until the requirements of Annexes B.3.1 and B.4 are met. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those

Re: [PSES] British question, about a BS1363 plug-in power supply

2016-12-03 Thread Ted Eckert
d hope that it works right. Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: john Allen [mailto:john_e_al...@blueyonder.co.uk] Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2016 12:56 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] British question,

Re: [PSES] British question, about a BS1363 plug-in power supply

2016-12-03 Thread Ted Eckert
with the safety of direct plug-in supplies and there is independent testing that occurs. The following press release was issued yesterday. https://www.tradingstandards.uk/news-policy/news-room/2016/warning-over-fake-chargers-and-second-hand-electrics Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own and do

Re: [PSES] pre-mating of PE in hot-plug connector

2016-12-02 Thread Ted Eckert
I would also recommend considering the anticipated voltages on the connector. Higher voltages are capable of arcing across larger air gaps, and they would require keeping the ground engaged past the point where the air gap is large enough to suppress arcing. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation

Re: [PSES] dimension of the stud for PE

2016-12-01 Thread Ted Eckert
when you have high current available. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Scott Aldous [mailto:0220f70c299a-dmarc-requ...@ieee.org] Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2016 9:04 AM To: EMC-PSTC

Re: [PSES] [EXTERNAL] Re: [PSES] Which Safety Test Agency Reports are accepted by City of LA Test Lab (please provide text of requirement or code)

2016-11-23 Thread Ted Eckert
my previous customer used UL as their NRTL and this was sufficient for Los Angeles. The city has some differences in their mechanical code, but that would only affect your equipment if it has cooling water connections or such similar features. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions

Re: [PSES] Public view of this email server?

2016-11-23 Thread Ted Eckert
, but such cases have ended in the plaintiff’s favor. Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. I am not a professional constitutional scholar, although I will admit to subscribing and listening to a number of podcasts on constitutional

Re: [PSES] Public view of this email server?

2016-11-22 Thread Ted Eckert
, gender and a few other aspects, but speech is generally allowed to be restricted as a condition of employment. Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 8:03

Re: [PSES] Public view of this email server?

2016-11-22 Thread Ted Eckert
. Fortunately, the experts on this list can balance out my ignorance when I show it. Ted Eckert The views expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, coworkers or the NSA agent who is monitoring this conversation. From: Ed Price [mailto:edpr...@cox.net] Sent: Tuesday

Re: [PSES] Automated vehicles.

2016-11-07 Thread Ted Eckert
or the Terminator and Skynet? Ted Eckert The opinion express do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, Sarah Conner, HAL or R. Susan Calvin. -Original Message- From: Brian O'Connell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Monday, November 7, 2016 2:36 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG

Re: [PSES] Automated vehicles.

2016-11-07 Thread Ted Eckert
where a tree can fall on the road, large animals can jump out or a child could run out into the road unexpectedly. These aren’t situations that are new with self-driving cars. They just create a new issue of liability. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do

Re: [PSES] Automated vehicles.

2016-11-07 Thread Ted Eckert
. There will be purchasers of self-driving cars who will find ways to bend the rules to their own ends. In other words, humans will be humans. In my opinion, it isn't the robots we should worry about. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my

Re: [PSES] Operating temperature range for consumer electronics & electrical appliances

2016-11-04 Thread Ted Eckert
Europe in the summer. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. This email message may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized use is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient

Re: [PSES] AC Mains Outlet fuses or daul pole breaker??

2016-11-04 Thread Ted Eckert
be a multi-pole disconnect switch. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Friday, November 4, 2016 7:38 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] AC

Re: [PSES] Put product on the Australia's market

2016-10-04 Thread Ted Eckert
Hello Scott, I believe this is the website you are requesting. http://www.productsafety.gov.au/ You will also find that there is significant harmonization with the requirements for New Zealand. Best regards, Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do

Re: [PSES] Put product on the Australia's market

2016-10-03 Thread Ted Eckert
one country. The language of the applicable statute should be used to determine what products are affected. General guidance may not always be accurate for every case even within one country. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those

Re: [PSES] Percentage Fill of Electrical Raceway in Machinery

2016-09-30 Thread Ted Eckert
even more slowly. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, my previous employer, NFPA, IBEW, NAFI or OSHA. From: Jim Hulbert [mailto:jim.hulb...@pb.com] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 8:10 AM To: EMC-PSTC

Re: [PSES] PV Connectors: UL 6(9)703?

2016-09-29 Thread Ted Eckert
Hello Brian, Do you have an account on http://www.ulstandards.com/ ? If you do, go to standard 9703 and you will find the September 7, 2012 bulletin. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Brian Gregory

Re: [PSES] Using 60hz motors in 50hz countries

2016-09-27 Thread Ted Eckert
It's slightly off topic, but I thought I would share this sign<https://1drv.ms/i/s!Ap8stJM0LsH4jQzsx7ADEQ09XOkH> from the days when you didn't want somebody to try to run their 25 Hz motor on a 60 Hz circuit. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own

Re: [PSES] Fire ants

2016-09-15 Thread Ted Eckert
instead. Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent those of my employer, entomologist, biologist or the construction industry of New Jersey. From: Adam Dixon [mailto:lanterna.viri...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 6:05 AM To: EMC-PSTC

Re: [PSES] Additive Manufacturing standards

2016-08-23 Thread Ted Eckert
within a standards body, you can have different technical committees writing standards for the same type of product. What is the proper IEC standards for the safety of a power supply? Depending on the end use, it could fall under a number of different standards from different committees. Ted Eckert The op

Re: [PSES] Fuses can affect performance other than safety!

2016-08-23 Thread Ted Eckert
for that application. Arrows are clearly marked on the connectors to ensure superior sound quality.” If you are wondering about the price, Amazon has the “Diamond” level HDMI cables available for the low price of $13,500<https://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-Diamond-52-49-Braided-Cable/dp/B00IL3TZSQ>. Ted

Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] Amendments of EN standard

2016-08-15 Thread Ted Eckert
ecome part of the international standard. All amendments to EN 60950-1 should be applied based on the dates in the Official Journal of the European Union if you are declaring the presumption of conformity based on the compliance with the standards. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions

Re: [PSES] EU OJ today

2016-08-12 Thread Ted Eckert
to at least have the basic quality programs in place. I may be wrong as I've only dealt with declaring the presumption of conformity via compliance with harmonized standards. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my

Re: [PSES] EU OJ today

2016-08-12 Thread Ted Eckert
-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2013.348.01.0001.01.ENG=OJ:C:2013:348:TOC Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: Brian O'Connell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Friday

Re: [PSES] SAFETTY FEATURES controlled by ....SOFTWARE

2016-08-03 Thread Ted Eckert
, and that can be easier to check in a state machine where there are only a limited number of states possible. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: Brian O'Connell [mailto:oconne

Re: [PSES] Safety requirements in US

2016-07-27 Thread Ted Eckert
automobile emission standards than most other states. If you buy a car in Kentucky and then move to California, you may find that your car can’t be registered in California. Such issues are less likely with consumer electronics. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own

Re: [PSES] Safety requirements in US

2016-07-26 Thread Ted Eckert
products. They typically only do inspections on new construction and remodeling where a building permit is required. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Scott Xe [mailto:scott...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July

Re: [PSES] Safety requirements in US

2016-07-25 Thread Ted Eckert
of products with a fairly broad scope of what they can do. NRTL only covers safety standards for a few laboratories and is much narrower in scope than A2LA. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, OSHA or A2LA. Your mile

Re: [PSES] Safety requirements in US

2016-07-25 Thread Ted Eckert
and then get back to work. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Pete Perkins [mailto:0061f3f32d0c-dmarc-requ...@ieee.org] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 1:03 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re

Re: [PSES] NEC 2017

2016-07-22 Thread Ted Eckert
any AHJs accepted products with meaningless Listing marks for products covered under the NRTL program? Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Doug Powell [mailto:doug...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 22, 2016

Re: [PSES] Changes in Safety-Rated Capacitor Approval

2016-07-20 Thread Ted Eckert
I'm translating the Latin correctly. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 8:13 PM To: Ted Eckert <ted.eck...@microsoft.com>

Re: [PSES] Changes in Safety-Rated Capacitor Approval

2016-07-19 Thread Ted Eckert
of the capacitor standard. However, if they have not, it should be acceptable to use capacitors certified to the older standard. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Brian Ceresney [mailto:bceres...@delta

Re: [PSES] Papua New Guinea Regulatory Requirements

2016-07-15 Thread Ted Eckert
lation such as this without a high risk of being caught making things up as I go. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, residents of Papua New Guinea or anybody who pressed the red button from a previous message.

Re: [PSES] Applicable standards for hoverboard in EU

2016-07-14 Thread Ted Eckert
d specific to the scooters accomplishes this task better than proposing an existing standard. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, Marty McFly, Biff, Doc Brown or the producers of Back to the Future part 2 where we were suppo

Re: [PSES] BLE and air plane travel

2016-07-08 Thread Ted Eckert
would consider BLE hearing aids to be an issue. In addition, the FAA rules only apply to flights within the FAA’s jurisdiction. I can make no statement for flights outside of the United States. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect

Re: [PSES] Electronic versions of standards and DRM - off topic

2016-07-07 Thread Ted Eckert
employer's reputation, it is probably best for me to stay away from the area. I don't think many engineers would want to buy a car that controlled the antilock brakes with Windows 95. (Feel free to insert your favorite blue screen joke here.) http://dilbert.com/strip/2010-08-21 Ted Eckert

Re: [PSES] Electronic versions of standards and DRM - off topic

2016-07-07 Thread Ted Eckert
San Jose California next May and this would be a great topic. I would recommend that list server subscribers interested in the subject come up with an idea for a presentation they can give. The ISPCE technical program committee would likely be very interested in adding such presentations to the s

Re: [PSES] [BULK] Re: [PSES] Fire requirements in standards

2016-06-29 Thread Ted Eckert
. However, if you are willing to do the work, you will see that there is more flexibility in the design options if you use the new requirements over the old. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Kunde, Brian

Re: [PSES] Electronic versions of standards and DRM

2016-06-28 Thread Ted Eckert
not the cheapest option out there, but it does offer a lot of flexibility in ordering and format for standards. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Dan Roman, N.C.E. [mailto:danp...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 28

Re: [PSES] EMO vs EPO

2016-06-27 Thread Ted Eckert
from the potential hazard. The button doesn’t do any good to an operator trapped in a machine if they can’t reach it. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. █ STOP █ From: John Woodgate

Re: [PSES] AMA Warns of Harm from LED Streetlights’ Blue Light

2016-06-22 Thread Ted Eckert
to see clear research linking LED lighting to the proposed problems before recommending changes. This research may exist and the lack of references may just be the fault of the person who wrote the short article. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do

Re: [PSES] For Your Information NRTL Directive Draft and Comment

2016-06-09 Thread Ted Eckert
be more inciteful than insightful. Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own and they do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: Brian O'Connell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2016 4:50 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG

Re: [PSES] fire safety test methods for different country standards

2016-05-22 Thread Ted Eckert
. Ted Eckert Compliance Engineer Microsoft Corporation ted.eck...@microsoft.com The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. -Original Message- From: John Allen [mailto:john_e_al...@blueyonder.co.uk] Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 3:30 AM To: EMC-PSTC

Re: [PSES] fire safety test methods for different country standards

2016-05-21 Thread Ted Eckert
and hexamethylenetetramine. As such, they are either the trioxane tablets Mr. O’Connell references or a more modern replacement. These tablets are commonly used for flammability testing of fabrics, rugs and textiles. Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily

Re: [PSES] “Design It In!”

2016-05-11 Thread Ted Eckert
and liability issues for engineers with experts from both North America and Europe. There is an option for a single-day registration, although there are three full days covering more subjects beyond just legal issues. http://2016.psessymposium.org/ Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed

Re: [PSES] Latest OJEU

2016-05-03 Thread Ted Eckert
Hello Scott, Notified Bodies for the various Directives can be found at the following link. http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/nando/index.cfm?fuseaction=directive.main Ted Eckert Compliance Engineer Microsoft Corporation ted.eck...@microsoft.com<mailto:ted.eck...@microsoft.

Re: [PSES] Anechoic Chamber Questions

2016-04-30 Thread Ted Eckert
The Military has a lot of fun toys. They also have the McKinley Climatic Laboratory. It may be the largest temperature/humidity chamber around. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKinley_Climatic_Laboratory From: Ed Price [mailto:edpr...@cox.net] Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 9:13 AM To:

Re: [PSES] IEC60950-1, Table 2N - creepage

2016-04-19 Thread Ted Eckert
. It only has to survive the temperature fluctuations of a pass or two through the reflow oven and may a pass through wave soldering. It typically isn't required to last for years under unknown conditions. Regards, Ted Eckert This opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those

Re: [PSES] [SPAM] Re: [PSES] Commom mode current vs. differential mode current and LISN

2016-04-14 Thread Ted Eckert
would regularly do wiring “live” because it was a hassle to switch off the circuit breaker for small jobs. It was easy to identify which outlets he wired because there was usually charring where he accidentally shorted something with his screwdriver. Ted Eckert The opinions expressed are my own

Re: [PSES] FDA status on IEC 60825-1:2014

2016-03-24 Thread Ted Eckert
ptimal situation. Ted Eckert Compliance Engineer Microsoft Corporation ted.eck...@microsoft.com<mailto:ted.eck...@microsoft.com> The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Greg McClure [mailto:gmccl...@lexmark.com] Sent: Thursday, March 2

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