Looking for VDE AC disconnect device

1999-08-17 Thread Richard Lee
Dear colleagues, I am looking for VDE approval AC disconnect box rated 10A/250VAC, outdoor use with IP54 rating. I would appreciate if someone can point me where to find this box. Thanks in advance! Regards, Richard _ Richard Lee

Re: UPS

1999-08-17 Thread swilliam
UL 1778 and EN50091-1-1 require backfeed testing which is almost identical to capacitor discharge testing. If a UPS has approvals, there is no hazard available(required to be less than 30VAC after 2 seconds). The test is also done while faulting the transfer relays(this makes sure that the

Re: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread georgea
Rich, Like Doug, I've got to play the devil's advocate for a bit longer to ensure I understand this issue once the dust settles. I've read these sections of the CFR many times, and always interpreted them to apply to end user equipment, as you imply. However, I am beginning to see that this

UPS

1999-08-17 Thread Lisa_Cefalo
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone had a comment on the following: Most uninterruptible power sources (UPS) have a unique characteristic. There exists an energy (albeit small) on the outlet plug prongs even when the unit is not connected to the mains supply. I have been told that it

RE: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread Gail Birdsall
Here's how a local Denver area OSHA inspector explained it to me... OSHA considers worker safety to be the responsibility of the company employing them. Electrical safety for both the facility and it's infrastructure and the equipment connecting into it's electrical system is the responsibility

RE: Reed switch reliability and failure modes

1999-08-17 Thread Jackson, William
Hi Lauren, You may want to the manufacturer directly. They usually are cooperative and will least give you ideas where to look if they don't have it the data. Another place you may try is the Reliability Analysis Center at Rome , NY Bill Jackson, CQE QA PrgmsEng/Product Safety Harris RF

Signal generator for sale

1999-08-17 Thread Brodie Pedersen
Hi all I am currently upgrading my RI test frequency range and have replaced my signal generator with a new model. I currently am using a Marconi model 2023A. I am looking to sell this unit for $4000. If anyone is interested please call or email me. Thank you Brodie C. Pedersen Nonin

Reed switch reliability and failure modes

1999-08-17 Thread Crane, Lauren
Dear Colleagues, I am looking for failure modes and reliability information for magnetic reed switches. I have tried general surfing on the net. I find many sites that talk about physics of failure and reliability but none come out an provide direct information on reed switches. Where can I

RE: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread Nikolassy, Anton
Has anyone reviewed Jon Curtis' work in the June 1999 issue of Conformity? Its title is OSHA's Electrical Standards, What it Covers and What it Doesn't. It is a very complete assessment of the laws pertaining to this subject. Anton (Tony) J. Nikolassy Project Engineer, Electrical Section

PC Power Supply w/ PFC

1999-08-17 Thread John Radomski
We are looking for a supplier of 300 Watt PS2, PC power supplies that have PFC (Power Correction Factor). Here is the spec: It must comply with: EN 60950 (safety approval required), EN 50082-1, EN 61000-3-2/3, CISPR 22 (or EN 55022). REQUIRED RATED INPUT: 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 3.5A (auto ranging

RE: Emission tests of DC-DC

1999-08-17 Thread Jim Eichner
Peter: We have used LISN's for testing of DC ports, and found that the data correlates quite well to other methods, particularly the CISPR 16 voltage probe. Note that this probe may well be the required measurement device for DC ports, depending what standard you are using (in our case

Re: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread Rich Nute
Hi George: So here is the challenge. Can anyone prove that 29 CFR 1900 or the NEC specifically requires ITE to meet more than some grounding/marking requirements, or be required to be approved by an NRTL. Proof is citing clearly stated sections obviously applicable to typical

U.S. National Product Safety Certification requirement thread

1999-08-17 Thread Peter E. Perkins
PSNet, including George There are instances in which installed equipment has been reviewed by local inspectors and required to be Listed. In one instance a contractor was providing a complete turn-key TV studio. He ordered the installed, cord connected equipment to be

Re: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread georgea
This discussion is opening more issues than it is closing. No one can merely skim through 29 CFR 1900 or the NEC and find what they are looking for, so I may have missed what I was looking for given the time that I had. Like Doug, I cannot find a single definitive statement, or combination

Voltage Regulators

1999-08-17 Thread Brian Harlowe
Hi Everybody Can I ask the group to dig me out of a hole again. I am looking for a power conditioner/voltage regulator. Preferably to run with 110/240 volts 50/60 Hz and NRTL listed. We used to obtain these from a company called Sola Banner which was a division of General

Re: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread roger . viles
Doug, I agree entirely! Yesterday I sent the below mail to a fellow emc-pstc groupie: I have struggled through the OSHA webpages before, including SubPart S: SubPart Title: Electrical - Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems where it does clearly say: Approval. The conductors and

Re: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread Doug McKean
Dear Fellow Professionals, Let me be the devil's advocate for the moment. I normally do not like to pick apart standards, but this one has been kicking around my mind for years. I will refer all to the following websites so we're all on the same playing field.

Emission tests of DC-DC

1999-08-17 Thread Peterhays
Hello All, I have been given a DC-DC switch mode power supply that uses 48V DC input to test for both emissions and immunity. Can someone let me know if I am correct to assume: 1- Can the same AC version LISN be used for DC-DC product? i.e rather than feeding AC, I can feed 48V DC into the

RE: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread Grant, Tania (Tania)
George, To add to your statements;--- It is not just cities that may require NRTL marking on equipment, but also the insurance carriers of the various businesses where the equipment is installed. In many cities the Fire Department inspects for NRTL markings on business premises; they don't

Re: Safety of power supplies

1999-08-17 Thread Barry Esmore
Hi Fowell, It may fall within the scope of EN 60742. Regards Barry Esmore AUS-TICK Phone: + 61 3 9886 1345 Fax: + 61 3 9884 7272 Email: bar...@melbpc.org.au - Original Message - From: fwhitfi...@rheintech.com To: emc-p...@ieee.org Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 11:08 PM Subject:

Re: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread Chuck Seyboldt
On Mon, 16 Aug 1999 geor...@lexmark.com wrote: Here is my understanding of this issue relative to ITE. I post this both to inform, and solicit comments which could improve my understanding. The only U.S. Federal law I am aware of pertaining to product safety is that covered in 29 CFR

Re: U.S. National Product Safety Laws

1999-08-17 Thread Rich Nute
Hi George: Just a clarification and amplification or your message... There are TWO laws that govern product safety: 1) OSHA. Your remarks thoroughly covered this law. 2) The National Electrical Code. This is a model building code intended for adoption by local building