Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-29 Thread John Cotman
@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets In message 6D84212681374CC6A2AFB6A48202374A@Pete97219Compaq, dated Sun, 28 Jul 2013, Pete Perkins peperkin...@cs.com writes: In spite of John's statement about the reception within England, the product that you are describing fits within

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-29 Thread John Woodgate
In message 1DD88B7DD49B4AA69D13D36A4ED49259@LENVOR61iJOHN, dated Mon, 29 Jul 2013, John Cotman john.cot...@conformance.co.uk writes: Is there any downside in declaring the block as class 1, however convoluted an argument one can construct to do otherwise? Who might object to it, certainly

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-29 Thread Anthony Thomson
-1 EMC Immunity, residential, commercial, light industrial Just my thoughts... Follow at you own risk. T - Original Message - From: Scott Xe Sent: 07/25/13 04:29 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Portable extension sockets Now more and more new portable extension sockets

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-29 Thread Scott Xe
p.perk...@ieee.org -Original Message- From: Scott Xe [mailto:scott...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 11:35 PM To: Pete Perkins; ERA Subject: Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets Hi Peter, Thanks for your advice and I have further queries as below:- On 27/7/13 1:35

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-29 Thread Scott Xe
C -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Sent: 28 July 2013 21:17 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets In message 6D84212681374CC6A2AFB6A48202374A@Pete97219Compaq, dated Sun, 28 Jul 2013, Pete Perkins peperkin

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-29 Thread Scott Xe
EMC Immunity, residential, commercial, light industrial       Just my thoughts... Follow at you own risk.   T   - Original Message - From: Scott Xe Sent: 07/25/13 04:29 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Portable extension sockets   Now more and more new

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-29 Thread John Woodgate
In message ce1c9b2c.1bc76%scott...@gmail.com, dated Mon, 29 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: USB sockets - 3,000 Vac according to EN 60950-1 Mains sockets - 2,000 Vac according to BS 1363-2 Mains plug - 6,000 Vac according to BS 1363-1 for non-rewirable plug How to correctly

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-29 Thread Pete Perkins
fone/fax p.perk...@ieee.org -Original Message- From: Scott Xe [mailto:scott...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 7:14 AM To: Pete Perkins; ERA Subject: Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets Hi Peter, You remind me there are two products that quite similar to this case, early stage

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-29 Thread Scott Xe
The voltage is applied between live parts connected together and the accessible parts. If the accessible parts are made of plastic, we need to wrap them with a tin foil. Actually it applies to the sockets as well since the cabinet is shared with both USB part and mains socket part and the live

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-28 Thread Scott Xe
It appears the extension sockets are of class 2 and the USB sockets are of class 2 as well. The product should have double square symbol according to EN 60950-1. However I have not seen any one have it. Is there something to causing it dis-qualified? Regards, Scott On 28/7/13 12:31 AM,

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-28 Thread John Woodgate
In message ce1af51b.1bc3d%scott...@gmail.com, dated Sun, 28 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: It appears the extension sockets are of class 2 No, they are not. These safety classes do not apply to mains sockets. But since they MUST be earthed, the double-square symbol is

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-28 Thread Scott Xe
It is interesting issue. The mains sockets are not required to apply safety classes but in terms of safety classes, it is class 2. Since it requires to have earth connection (I believe not Must be earthed and it is functional requirement for the mains sockets, not safety requirement with

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-28 Thread John Woodgate
In message ce1b19f4.1bc44%scott...@gmail.com, dated Sun, 28 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: It is interesting issue. The mains sockets are not required to apply safety classes but in terms of safety classes, it is class 2. Since it requires to have earth connection (I believe

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-28 Thread Pete Perkins
Message- From: Scott Xe [mailto:scott...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 11:35 PM To: Pete Perkins; ERA Subject: Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets Hi Peter, Thanks for your advice and I have further queries as below:- On 27/7/13 1:35 AM, Pete Perkins peperkin...@cs.com wrote: Scott

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-28 Thread John Woodgate
In message 6D84212681374CC6A2AFB6A48202374A@Pete97219Compaq, dated Sun, 28 Jul 2013, Pete Perkins peperkin...@cs.com writes: In spite of John's statement about the reception within England, the product that you are describing fits within the context of the ITE standards in my opinion. I

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-27 Thread Scott Xe
: [PSES] Portable extension sockets John, Appreciate your good advice! My further check with the multiple sockets indicates that although the power cable consists of 3 cores, the earth connection is for the mains sockets connection and the product is of class 2. I compared with other similar

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-27 Thread John Woodgate
In message ce1981e3.1bc20%scott...@gmail.com, dated Sat, 27 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: f the product comes with a power cord (most of current product do), there should be no This product must be earthed and Double Square Symbol. It leaves to the USB socket part that

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-27 Thread John Woodgate
In message ce198b07.1bc24%scott...@gmail.com, dated Sat, 27 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: Scott: What is DI products? Can you share with me an example of sub-standard 3 wire connectors. Peter is talking about the situation in USA, but the situation in Britain is quite

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-27 Thread Scott Xe
John, Thanks for your further advice. I have to review the definition of Class I products. Regards, Scott On 27/7/13 3:29 PM, John Woodgate j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk wrote: In message ce1981e3.1bc20%scott...@gmail.com, dated Sat, 27 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: f the

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-27 Thread Richard Nute
On 7/27/2013 12:29 AM, John Woodgate wrote: Class I products can, and very often do, have parts that are insulated to Class II requirements. You cannot build a Class I product with a secondary circuit without also having Class II construction. Think about it. A typical power cord carries 2

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-27 Thread John Woodgate
In message 51f3f5ff.7030...@ieee.org, dated Sat, 27 Jul 2013, Richard Nute ri...@ieee.org writes: On 7/27/2013 12:29 AM, John Woodgate wrote: Class I products can, and very often do, have parts that are insulated to Class II requirements. You cannot build a Class I product with a

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-27 Thread Richard Nute
On 7/27/2013 9:50 AM, John Woodgate wrote: In message 51f3f5ff.7030...@ieee.org, dated Sat, 27 Jul 2013, Richard Nute ri...@ieee.org writes: On 7/27/2013 12:29 AM, John Woodgate wrote: Class I products can, and very often do, have parts that are insulated to Class II requirements. You

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-26 Thread John Woodgate
In message CAHX0HwUohdaVkPb86kWnL=hrbbe90rkfkzk3yhus9rorraw...@mail.gmail.com, dated Fri, 26 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: If it is a sole extension sockets unit without USB powered sockets, it falls into BS 1363-2.  In case it comes with surge protection circuitry, it falls

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-26 Thread Scott Xe
John, Appreciate your good advice! My further check with the multiple sockets indicates that although the power cable consists of 3 cores, the earth connection is for the mains sockets connection and the product is of class 2. I compared with other similar type of portable extension sockets and

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-26 Thread John Woodgate
In message ce18b7b1.1bc02%scott...@gmail.com, dated Fri, 26 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: Appreciate your good advice! My further check with the multiple sockets indicates that although the power cable consists of 3 cores, the earth connection is for the mains sockets

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-26 Thread Pete Perkins
26, 2013 8:33 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets John, Appreciate your good advice! My further check with the multiple sockets indicates that although the power cable consists of 3 cores, the earth connection is for the mains sockets connection

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-26 Thread John Woodgate
In message DB05768069934FB684DA104277B35F30@Pete97219Compaq, dated Fri, 26 Jul 2013, Pete Perkins peperkin...@cs.com writes: Or, from a product point of view why wouldn't you call this a ITE product with additional outlets? I don't think that would be acceptable in Britain. -- OOO - Own

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-26 Thread Scott Xe
On 27/7/13 12:00 AM, John Woodgate j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk wrote: In message ce18b7b1.1bc02%scott...@gmail.com, dated Fri, 26 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: Appreciate your good advice! My further check with the multiple sockets indicates that although the power cable consists

[PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-25 Thread Scott Xe
Now more and more new portable extension sockets have USB power sockets in addition to normal multiple socket-outlets. What is appropriate standard for this type of product? The following standards have been considered:- BS 1363-2 ­ As the multiple socket-outlets contain electronic circuitry,

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-25 Thread Brian Oconnell
www.usb.org www.poweredusb.org UL13 - if per NEC article 645 EN60950-21 There have been several discussions on this during some PSES symposiums, and previous discussions on this listserv. Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Scott Xe

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-25 Thread John Woodgate
In message ce176571.1bbc2%scott...@gmail.com, dated Thu, 25 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: Now more and more new portable extension sockets have USB power sockets in addition to normal multiple socket-outlets.  What is appropriate standard for this type of product?  The

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-25 Thread John Woodgate
In message 96d7d34287924961bdfd266c7c74e...@tamuracorp.com, dated Thu, 25 Jul 2013, Brian Oconnell oconne...@tamuracorp.com writes: www.usb.org www.poweredusb.org UL13 - if per NEC article 645 EN60950-21 The question seems to be specifically about British 13 A boards, so those standards,

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-25 Thread Brian Oconnell
Ok, Mr. Woodgate, so no good for the Old Country. But why BS1363-2 for LPS/signal connectors? The socket-outlets are suitable for the connection of portable appliances, sound vision equipment, luminaires, etc. in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages not exceeding 250 V r.m.s. at 50 Hz using

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-25 Thread John Woodgate
In message 63687c58e2fa46fda6a1189e3445a...@tamuracorp.com, dated Thu, 25 Jul 2013, Brian Oconnell oconne...@tamuracorp.com writes: Ok, Mr. Woodgate, so no good for the Old Country. But why BS1363-2 for LPS/signal connectors? That is the point of Scott's original question. BS 1363-2 can be

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-25 Thread Scott Xe
In fact the product contains 4 13A sockets and 2 USB powered sockets in one enclosure. They are of two different products put together for customer convenience. I just wonder how to describe such product in rating label. The USB part is class 2, 110-240Vac, 50/60 Hz and 13A sockets part is

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-25 Thread Scott Xe
John, If it is a sole extension sockets unit without USB powered sockets, it falls into BS 1363-2. In case it comes with surge protection circuitry, it falls into BS 5733, doesn't it? Regards, Scott On Friday, 26 July 2013, John Woodgate j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk wrote: In message

Re: [PSES] Portable extension sockets

2013-07-25 Thread John Woodgate
In message CAHX0HwVy+91KQRJAVafypvckC1QY57dmtU6=xyyqcuauaf5...@mail.gmail.com, dated Fri, 26 Jul 2013, Scott Xe scott...@gmail.com writes: I just wonder how to describe such product in rating label.  The USB part is class 2, 110-240Vac, 50/60 Hz and 13A sockets part is class 1 and 240Vac