Re: MIL-STD-461

2000-01-20 Thread Ken Javor
Go to www.emccompliance.com. Go to the EMC Info button on the top RHS of page. Both these PDF files are large! -- From: kim.boll.jen...@lasat.com To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: MIL-STD-461 Date: Wed, Jan 19, 2000, 11:40 PM Dear all, Can someone help me ! I need the MIL-STD-461B

Re: dBu

2000-01-20 Thread Dan Kwok
Dave Wilson wrote: Has anyone come across this unit before? It's referenced in EN55103-2 (Professional Audio/Video Immunity) for audio frequency common mode immunity testing. Hi Dave, Are you sure it isn't dBvu? If my memory serves me right, the VU is a volume unit commonly used in

dBu

2000-01-20 Thread Tony J. O'Hara
Hi Dave Here is probably more than you ever wanted to know about dBu. It is extracted from the book Audio Precision Audio Measurement Handbook. Audio Precision is the world's leading manufacturer of precision audio measuring and test equipment. There is also a rather lengthy page discussion on

Correlating sine sweep with random vibration

2000-01-20 Thread POWELL, DOUG
Hello all, As a part of the safety testing of our products we have a requirements for a vibration test. EN50178 (originally DIN VDE 0160) has a 1G sine sweep test that forces us to go to a nearby environmental test lab. Where we can find a voice-coil vibration table. The cost for one large

Re[2]: Open Letter re ITE Flammability (Source is NAFM)

2000-01-20 Thread Eric Petitpierre
Fire enclosure does not necessarily have to be the outside shell. It could be contained in an inner V-1 rated box. Or the product may have been tested to single faults and passed. The outside shell could then be rated at a lower flammability. As the people in the thread

dBu

2000-01-20 Thread Dave Wilson
Has anyone come across this unit before? It's referenced in EN55103-2 (Professional Audio/Video Immunity) for audio frequency common mode immunity testing. I realise it may be a misprint, but I thought someone else may have already looked into it. Dave Wilson BABT Product Service -

RE: Open Letter re ITE Flammability (Source is NAFM)

2000-01-20 Thread Art Michael
To Kurt: I believe it is possible to utilized an internal enclosure to protect against fire (and other hazards) and then, the outer case (the subject of the NAFM letter) does not need to meet the V-1 requirement. I know, for a fact, that this technique was utilized in other product lines

Wire Colors for different Motor Voltages

2000-01-20 Thread Brian Kunde at LECO
Hello group, I apologize for this question but I'm in a pickle and looking for help and advise. We make and sell a Cut-off Saw that is used to cut steal rods. We sold a unit to a customer in the United States. The unit was shipped with the motor wired for 220VAC. The customer wants it

RE: Open Letter re ITE Flammability (Source is NAFM)

2000-01-20 Thread Andrews, Kurt
According to 4.4.4 of both UL 1950 and EN 60950 monitors should be at least V-1. 4.4.4 says that fire enclosures of less than 18 kg (about 40 lb.) have to be at least V-1. For fire enclosures over 18 kg it needs to be 5V. So if a monitor has a UL mark it should be at least V-1. A monitor case

Vermont Mercury Labeling Law

2000-01-20 Thread Richard Pittenger
Hello Group: The State of Vermont has a labeling law becoming effective 3-1-2000 whcih requires products which contain mercury-containing components to be labeled as such and direct the customer/servicer to properly dispose of such components at the time of replacement. I understand that

RE: ESD on USB devices

2000-01-20 Thread Darrell Locke (MSMail)
I'm in the process of buying a Dell for USB EMC testing. I'll let you know how it does. This potenially be a major problem so any input from the group on success with USB would really help. Virtually all computers now have USB ports and USB peripherals are becoming more available. Darrell

ESD on USB devices

2000-01-20 Thread Jennifer Holmes
We are CE testing a USB device and having problems getting it to pass ESD due to the host PC locking up. We have tested several competing products that are similar in design which are all CE marked. Our device seems to be more immune to contact discharges than theirs, which stop working even

RE: SAE requirements for cell phones

2000-01-20 Thread Meyerhoff Jerry-G10812
Hi All: This is my first reply, after reading the mail for a month. SAE EMC standards for vehicle Emissions Immunity test methods primarily benefit OEM car manufacturers and their suppliers. They do not set performance requirements per'se but do offer performance characteristics and operating

Re[2]: Plastic materials for use in Europe?

2000-01-20 Thread David_L_Tarnowski
The only plastic we've had problems with is PVC. FR ABS was not. Dave __ Reply Separator _ Subject: Re:Plastic materials for use in Europe? Author: jim_bac...@mail.monarch.com (Jim Bacher) at INTERNET List-Post:

RE: Looking for tunable dipole antenna.

2000-01-20 Thread Lacey,Scott
Joe, It's been a few years, but Compliance Engineering used to sell Roberts Antennas - Telescoping dipoles with coax baluns. The telescoping elements were adjusted (by hand) using a tape measure. We used to mark a standard inch tape measure with a permanent marker for convenience. They also sold

Re:Plastic materials for use in Europe?

2000-01-20 Thread Jim Bacher
posting for Kelly... Jim Reply Separator Subject:Plastic materials for use in Europe? Author: Kelly Tsudama ktsud...@cisco.com List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: 01/19/00 6:21 PM Hi I'm hoping that one of you on this list might be

RE: Mains port location

2000-01-20 Thread Hougaard, Niels
Hi Carlos, The mains port is the actual connector on the test item, and during the measurement of conducted disturbance at the mains port, that port has to be connected to the LISN via a 1 m long mains cable or mains flexible cord. If the mains flexible cord provided by the maufacturer is in

MIL-STD-461

2000-01-20 Thread kim . boll . jensen
Dear all, Can someone help me ! I need the MIL-STD-461B and C version (I have D version) can I download these versions form the internet ? Best regards, Kim Boll Jensen - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to

RE: Surge Test Performance Criterion

2000-01-20 Thread cetest
I agree with Jim and Carlos , If the design includes a specification that in case of a surge impulse the equipment is switched off, ok that's fine. It exhibits as specified so full compliance. If I would like to have that power supply in my electronics, that's another question. If that is a

Job Opening

2000-01-20 Thread Bandele Adepoju
Terawave Communications a leading manufacturer of Intelligent Wave Division Multiplexing (IWDM) equipment, targeted at local access networks, is seeking a Compliance Engineer. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the compliance approvals on all of Terawave products, which will