RE: IEC950 vs. EN 60950

1999-07-21 Thread Grant, Tania (Tania)
What Pete is describing is quite fitting for Europe and the US.However, in the rest of the world, what is accepted and/or required varies as much as the different flora and fauna around the world. South Africa, for example, does not care for compliance to an EN60 950 document, but will

Re: double the pleasure

1999-07-21 Thread Muriel Bittencourt de Liz
Sometimes it happens to me too... Muriel Knighten, Jim L wrote: To All: Am I the only one receiving two identical copies of postings to this news group? Jim Knighten Dr. Jim Knightene-mail:

RE: Computer classification in EN61000-3-3

1999-07-21 Thread Gary McInturff
IMO - Section A. List some test parameters on a variety of equipment: Photocopiers, Hairdryers or portable tools, etc and may cause voltage spikes when turned on. The test limits describe the acceptable amount of voltage drop as 3 or 4% depending( steady state and max relative

RE: double the pleasure..RE: double the pleasure

1999-07-21 Thread SparacinoG
No you're not ! No you're not ! I get them too, but not all the time.. George -Original Message- From: Knighten, Jim L [SMTP:jk100...@exchange.sandiegoca.ncr.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 1:15 PM To: emc-pstc list server (E-mail) Subject: double the pleasure To

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1999-07-21 Thread mdarula
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RE: Lightning and GFCI - OOPS!

1999-07-21 Thread Lacey,Scott
OOPS! In my recent posting, I proved that human memory is a very fallible thing. I stated that in the failed GFCI outlet I examined, the sense coil measured current in the GROUND conductor. Thankfully, Jim Eichner pointed out that such a circuit would not fulfill the most important need for a

Re: Computer classification in EN61000-3-3

1999-07-21 Thread David Gelfand
Bonjour Benoit et al, EN 61000-3-3 section 6.1 states: Tests shall not be made on equipment which is unlikely to produce significant voltage fluctuations or flicker. How do you interpret the phrase? David. David Gelfand P.Eng Approvals Group Leader Memotec Communications Inc. Montreal Canada

double the pleasure

1999-07-21 Thread Knighten, Jim L
To All: Am I the only one receiving two identical copies of postings to this news group? Jim Knighten Dr. Jim Knightene-mail: jim.knigh...@sandiegoca.ncr.com mailto:jim.knigh...@sandiego.ncr.com Senior Consulting

Product Safety -Australia and UL1950 ITE

1999-07-21 Thread Ehler, Kyle
Greetings. This is my first post here. I do both EMC testing and product safety, but primarily product safety testing and filings through Underwriter's Laboratories acting as both reviewer and submitter [Technical Administrator] in a two-person safety department. Reason I present here before

Computer classification in EN61000-3-3

1999-07-21 Thread Benoit Nadeau
Bonjour de Montreal, After a careful reading of EN61000-3-3, we tried to identify the testing conditions for computer devices and peripherals. Appendix A of the standard details the conditions for various household equipments. In section A.11 they specify that the test condition for consumer

Re: Lightning and GFCI

1999-07-21 Thread Robert Johnson
Yes, lightning can damage GFCIs I had one destroyed in my house. It punched a hole from a phase electrode right into the side of the solenoid and out the other to ground. Not much that lightning can't take out. The test you suggested is just that done by the test button. It connects a

Re: Japanese requirements

1999-07-21 Thread Graham Rae Dulmage
Dear Paul, For the Japanese EMI requirements go to the VCCI website and look up their information. Some is free and some has to be ordered. They are pretty responsive people when asked a question. The Website address is: http://www.vcci.jp/vcci/vccie/. For safety Japan follows the CB scheme

FW: CISPR 22 / EN 55022

1999-07-21 Thread Arun Kaore
EMC Regulations, standards and specs (particularly CISPR) relating to commercial electronic equipment are aimed at controlling the pollution electromagnetic spectrum and protecting radio communications against radiated and conducted(MAINS PORT) spurious emissions . In particular, CISPR 22