Re: [PSES] EMC and RTTE directive - out of scope because of power levels?

2012-01-26 Thread John Woodgate
In message <01ccdbfa$ee3cf120$cab6d360$@tele.dk>, dated Thu, 26 Jan 2012, Helge Knudsen writes: Quartz Watches are exempted from the EMC Directive, I know. But nothing in Europe corresponds to the FCC's numerical limit of 6 nW, as far as I know. -- OOO - Own Opinions Only. Try www.jmwa

Re: [PSES] EMC and RTTE directive - out of scope because of power levels?

2012-01-25 Thread Helge Knudsen
Hi John, Quartz Watches are exempted from the EMC Directive, according to the guide for the EMC Directive, see Guide for the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC page 14 - 15: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/electrical/files/emc_guide__updated_2 0100208_v3_en.pdf Best regards Helge Knudsen Denmark

Re: [PSES] EMC and RTTE directive - out of scope because of power levels?

2012-01-25 Thread John Woodgate
In message <7b3d1875a9a53142ab5d421ee97d0e6003bbb...@ccsexchange.ccsdomain.ccsemc.co m>, dated Wed, 25 Jan 2012, Michael Heckrotte writes: Years ago I recall discussions about electronic wristwatches and FCC compliance; the power drawn from the watch battery was less than the output power of

Re: [PSES] EMC and RTTE directive - out of scope because of power levels?

2012-01-25 Thread Cortland Richmond
From Part 15: Section 15.103 Exempted devices. The following devices are subject only to the general conditions of operation in Sections 15.5 and 15.29 and are exempt from the specific technical standards and other requirements contained in this Part. The operator of the exempted device shall

Re: [PSES] EMC and RTTE directive - out of scope because of power levels?

2012-01-25 Thread Michael Heckrotte
Years ago I recall discussions about electronic wristwatches and FCC compliance; the power drawn from the watch battery was less than the output power of an emission that would just pass the Class B limit therefore compliance was inherent and no EMC testing was required. I don't know if this was ev

Re: [PSES] EMC and RTTE directive - out of scope because of power levels?

2012-01-25 Thread John Woodgate
In message m>, dated Wed, 25 Jan 2012, "Crane, Lauren" writes: With regard to the EU EMC Directive, can anyone recommend a rule of thumb for when it can be said that equipment is a) incapable of generating or contributing to electromagnetic emissions which exceed a level allowing radio and

[PSES] EMC and RTTE directive - out of scope because of power levels?

2012-01-25 Thread Crane, Lauren
With regard to the EU EMC Directive, can anyone recommend a rule of thumb for when it can be said that equipment is a) incapable of generating or contributing to electromagnetic emissions which exceed a level allowing radio and telecommunication equipment and other equipment to operate as intended;