Safety/Emission/Immunity for peripheral device

2000-05-11 Thread Bharat_Shah
Hello, For a peripheral device, which can work as a stand alone device to (like PC Camera) what additional standards applies to besides EN 50081-1, EN50082-1 and EN60950. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, Bharat Shah 5/11/00 --- This message is

RE: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory

2000-05-11 Thread Grant, Tania (Tania)
Jay, How could I forget??My Orange Book (Listed and Classified Components) is starring at me from the middle of the top shelf!Thank you Jay for adding to my ramblings. Tania Grant, tgr...@lucent.com mailto:tgr...@lucent.com Lucent Technologies, Intelligent Network Unit Messaging

RE: Network Card Certification

2000-05-11 Thread Kevin Robinson
The release of the final version of UL60950 Third Edition was delayed until some time this summer (from the UL Bulletin). It was originally scheduled to be released by April 1, 2000. It will be a Bi-National standard with CSA 60950 Third Edition and will be

Re: UL60950 .. more info from wojo..

2000-05-11 Thread Kathy Toy
Hi Group: Do any of you know when an offical copy of the EN60950 will be available in standard manual form and CD ROM? Can we order this now? Thanks, kt From: George Sparacino george.sparac...@bostonacoustics.com To: 'emc-pstc' emc-p...@ieee.org Cc: 'wojciech_ba...@nmss.com'

RE: Network Card Certification

2000-05-11 Thread Mike Morrow
Look again. There is a UL60950. Check the UL website: 60950 Information Technology Equipment (Note: This is NOT a new Standard, but we changed the designation of UL 1950 to UL 60950 to correlate with the lastest IEC Standard Numbering) -Original

RE: Chip noise halts Intel 820 motherboard

2000-05-11 Thread jestuckey
Well, I'm glad you have your body armour on and properly adjusted. One problem, when that load of napalm hits your going to wish it was only bullets. JOHN E. STUCKEY EMC Engineer Micron Technology, Inc. Integrated Products Group Micron Architectures Lab 8455 West Emerald St. Boise,

UL60950 .. more info from wojo..

2000-05-11 Thread George Sparacino
Hello Group.. All interested should check this out.. George, Look under standards open for private review: http://www.ul.com/ite/ Wojo

RE: Network Card Certification

2000-05-11 Thread George Sparacino
Hello All Global Engineering Documents does offer the draft version UL 60950 PROPOSED for $210.00. They said that an update document is expected to be published sometime this year. Enjoy. http://global.ihs.com/cgi-bin/detdoc.cgi?FRITTER=130536DOCID=7335720 Document Details

RE: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory

2000-05-11 Thread Richard Pittenger
Robert and Group: Just one further clarification: UL Classification means that UL has evaluated a product to a specific hazard (such as flame spread, smoke developed, slip resistance or sanitation) or the product has been evaluated to another organization's standard (such as an ASTM or ANSI

RE: Network Card Certification

2000-05-11 Thread Bandele Adepoju
Unfortunately, there is a UL60950. I had the draft copy, which was sent to me direct from UL, but not the final copy. My draft was misplaced in a change of companies. I have spoken to UL about getting another copy. I also understand that this standard went into effect on April 1st, 2000.

RE: Actual requirement or money making scheme?

2000-05-11 Thread Compliance
Hi All, Thank you all for your expert advice as usual. I feel significantly better now that I know that we are all being subjected to the same requirements. Brief Summary: 1. The CB Scheme requires all its participant labs and agencies to update their CB reports every 3 years, change or

RE: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory

2000-05-11 Thread Jay Johansmeier
To Ned and Group, Read it for yourself on the UL homepage. http://www.ul.com/auth/tca/v6n1/difference.htm Regards, Jay Johansmeier Regulatory Engineer 3Com Corporation Ned Devine ndev...@entela.com on 05/11/2000 10:07:26 AM Please respond to Ned Devine ndev...@entela.com Sent by:

RE: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory

2000-05-11 Thread Robert Tims (EMX)
Hi, Ok, not quite. All UL marked products have conditions of acceptability in some way, shape or form. 1. UL Listed mark goes on a product that is tested to a UL Safety Standard (or safety guidelines) for that product category and can be used as an entity unto itself (ie, a TV set). UL Listed

RE: Chip noise halts Intel 820 motherboard

2000-05-11 Thread Lacey,Scott
In defense of Intel (please wait a moment while I don my full body armor), this is probably one of those things that only occurs on alternate rainy Tuesdays when using certain specific brands of SDRAM. Scott Lacey -Original Message- From: David Spencer

EMC Engineering Position Available

2000-05-11 Thread Volgstadt, Roger
Compaq Computer is looking for an experienced EMC Engineer to join our staff in Cupertino, CA. Job Title: EMC Engineer Job Description: Compaq Computer, Business Critical Server Div., has two fully equipped 10 meter semi-anechoic chambers to make an EMC

Re: Chip noise halts Intel 820 motherboard

2000-05-11 Thread Jim Freeman
I was wondering why the Intel stock took a dive that more excessive than the market dive. The analysts probably recieved a heads up from some industry wag. Jim Freeman Paul J Smith wrote: Barry, Thanks for the heads-up. Article was also published by AP in today's Boston Globe. The

Re: Contact at the FCC for Part 15C

2000-05-11 Thread Pryor McGinnis
Try Rich Fabina (301) 362-3021 Pryor McGinnis c...@prodigy.net www.ctl-lab.com - Original Message - From: Mike Morrow mi...@ucentric.com To: EMC Society emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 12:15 PM Subject: Contact at the FCC for Part 15C I'm looking for the name

RE: Chip noise halts Intel 820 motherboard

2000-05-11 Thread David Spencer
Filed under Things that make you go hmmm. Was this a major Product Verification screw up? Or a carefully crafted marketing plan to increase demand for RDRAM? Have a Great Day, Dave Spencer Oresis Communications -Original Message- From: Paul J Smith

RE: Network Card Certification

2000-05-11 Thread Kevin Robinson
The final version is not yet out, but you can apparently purchase a proposed copy of UL60950 from Global http://global.ihs.com/cgi-bin/detdoc.cgi?FRITTER=130536DOCID=7335720 http://global.ihs.com/cgi-bin/detdoc.cgi?FRITTER=130536DOCID=7335720 Kevin

Re: Actual requirement or money making scheme?

2000-05-11 Thread James Linehan
Brent, in my experience with CB Cert Report updates ( I worked at ITS for 10+ years) , the procedures are clearly documented and are to be uniformly applied (i.e. being a member of the Scheme means you'll follow the rules strictly, and not apply your own interpretations). The scheme rules

Contact at the FCC for Part 15C

2000-05-11 Thread Mike Morrow
I'm looking for the name of an individual at the FCC who I can discuss the current requirements of section 15.239 (transmission in the 88 to 108 MHz bands). I'd like the name and phone number of an individual that someone on this list has actually dealt with. I've tried calling the main FCC

RE: Chip noise halts Intel 820 motherboard

2000-05-11 Thread Price, Ed
-Original Message- From: Barry Ma [SMTP:barry...@altavista.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 4:13 PM To: EMC-PSTC Subject: Chip noise halts Intel 820 motherboard http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/zd/2510/tc/chip_noise_halts_intel_820_pro duction_1.html INTEL will

RE: Network Card Certification

2000-05-11 Thread georgea
George, There is no UL60950. Try UL1950, Third Edition. George george.sparacino%bostonacoustics@interlock.lexmark.com on 05/11/2000 11:50:58 AM Please respond to george.sparacino%bostonacoustics@interlock.lexmark.com To: emc-pstc%ieee@interlock.lexmark.com cc:(bcc:

RE: EMC regulations for equipment onboard aircraft

2000-05-11 Thread Price, Ed
Chris: If you mean entertainment systems that are part of the host aircraft, then see: ARINC Specification 628P1-2 ARINC Specification 628 Part 2 These cover Cabin Management and Entertainment Systems, Seat Interfaces Peripherals. Then there are ARINC 485, Parts 1 2, for Cabin Equipment

RE: Safety and EMC in Korea

2000-05-11 Thread Crane, Lauren
Ryan, I work in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment industry. We have heard a bit about the Korean S-Mark lately, but not much about the Jun Mark (also known as Choen Mark?). Can you shed any light on how the S-mark and the Jun-mark are related? Thanks in advance... Lauren E. Crane *

RE: Network Card Certification

2000-05-11 Thread George Sparacino
Has anyone seen a copy of UL60950 ? I am unable to find copy (or draft) for review. Thanks, George -Original Message- From: Bandele Adepoju [mailto:badep...@jetstream.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 8:38 PM To: emc-p...@ieee.org; dan_mitch...@condordc.com Subject: RE: Network Card

RE: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory - Over voltage te ster

2000-05-11 Thread Aschenberg, Mat
Hello, I have a related question. It is indicated that one can get a CB Scheme report to UL 1950. UL 1950 paragraph 6.6 requires an overvoltage test. Who makes these overvoltage testers? Mat Mathew Aschenberg Agency Engineer EchoStar Technologies Corporation 90 Inverness Circle East Englewood,

RE: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory

2000-05-11 Thread Ned Devine
Hi, OK, I wasn't going to say anything, but. 1. A UL Listed product complies with all of the applicable requirements. Usually from a standard. 2. A UL Recognized Component does not comply with all of the applicable requirements. That is why they have Conditions of Acceptability.

Re: Chip noise halts Intel 820 motherboard

2000-05-11 Thread Paul J Smith
Barry, Thanks for the heads-up. Article was also published by AP in today's Boston Globe. The following excerpt is from the site you noted Regards, Paul J. Smith Teradyne, Boston Chip maker will replace motherboards using its 820 chip set due to noise caused by simultaneous switching of

RE: EMC vs. Exi equipment

2000-05-11 Thread Wagner, John P (John)
I believe the surge test is applicable. The zener avalanche diode barriers provide protection to sensitive circuit components, but are the zeners robust enough to withstand the surge? If the signal line in question is one which, according to the standard, is to be surge tested, the presence or

RE: Actual requirement or money making scheme?

2000-05-11 Thread Ned Devine
Hi, We discussed this at the US National Committee of the IECEE on 19 April 2000. There is some confusion on the interpretation of this requirement. It was explained, that an amendment is NOT a correction or a change to a part number. An amendment is when new data/pages are added. Using

RE: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory

2000-05-11 Thread Peter Merguerian
Hello Tania and All Members, Al is well said, but allow me to add one additional fact. UL also Lists COMPONENTS which an electrician might use in the field; for example closed-loop connectors, quick-disconnet connectors, splicing connectors, fixture wiring, circuit breakers, outlet boxes, etc.

EMC regulations for equipment onboard aircraft

2000-05-11 Thread Chris Allen
Can anybody point me in the direction of the regulations for EMI / EMC approval for non-critical electronic equipment (entertainment systems) for use on aircraft. Thanks, Chris. --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical

RE: EMC vs. Exi equipment

2000-05-11 Thread UMBDENSTOCK
Amund, My feeling is that the test validates the protection. If devices are not correctly rated for the application or applied correctly for the intended use, the product may still be vulnerable. Regards, Don Umbdenstock -- From: Westin, Amund[SMTP:amund.wes...@dnv.com]

Capacitors over the lines in primary circuits

2000-05-11 Thread Dinh, Huu Dung
Dear all, I would like to ask you the following: ยง1.5.6 of IEC 60950 3rd ED - Capacitors in primary circuits states that: A capacitor connected between 2 lines conductors of the primary circuit, or between one line conductor and the neutral conductor, shall comply with IEC 60384-14, sub-class

RE: BG Approval

2000-05-11 Thread Matthew Meehan
Dear Peter, BG stands for Berufsgenossenschaften (don't ask*). I think the certification mark BG has a rather overweight ... uh thinness challenged i to the left of it. The interlock was certified by the BG Institute for occupational safety in Germany. You may also see IEC/EN 60947-5-1

RE: Actual requirement or money making scheme?

2000-05-11 Thread Colgan, Chris
Hi Brent I have experienced this problem too. As far as I know, if you want to change a part that is listed in a CB Test Report, you have to have the report changed by the issuing agency. Alternate equivalent parts are not allowed (as per UL or CSA reports). I have been told that the only way

EMC vs. Exi equipment

2000-05-11 Thread Westin, Amund
Hello members, One question, what's common practise regarding surge test (EN61000-4-5 on signal lines) on lines which contains zener barriers ? Have a feeling that the surge test is not applicable. Comments ? Best regards Amund Westin Det Norske Veritas * amund.wes...@dnv.com

Re: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory

2000-05-11 Thread Doug McKean
Jon, Regarding point #1: Think of it this way ... UL Listing (UL logo) means system level, compliant with some standard for a system under a lot of conditions. Mostly along the lines of construction AND performance. UL UbackwardsR means component level, a restricted compliance

BG Approval

2000-05-11 Thread Peter Merguerian
Dear Group, An interlock has BG Approval. Does anyone know what it is? Peter Merguerian Managing Director Product Testing Division I.T.L. (Product Testing) Ltd. Hacharoshet 26, POB 211 Or Yehuda 60251, Israel Tel: 972-3-5339022 Fax: 972-3-5339019 e-mail: pmerguer...@itl.co.il website:

RE: Actual requirement or money making scheme?

2000-05-11 Thread Matthew Meehan
Hi Brent, Subject: Actual requirement or money making scheme? Definitely an actual requirement. (about the rest of your subject: No comment). Decision: Original CB Test Reports can be subjected to three (3) amendments only, after which a new CB Test Report and associate CB Test Certificate

Re: Actual requirement or money making scheme?

2000-05-11 Thread Peterhays
Brent, I fully agree with you on your assumption. I think that Tania perhaps misunderstood your question. You can have as many amendment to the original CB report as you like. The main thing is that when sending the report to a customer or to another agency, you must ensure that the original

RE: Actual requirement or money making scheme?

2000-05-11 Thread Grant, Tania (Tania)
Oooops! Brent, I don't think you want an agency that has a more relaxed interpretation of the CB Update requirement. You will find that your CB report would not be accepted by other countries/agencies. The CB Scheme requires all its participant labs and agencies to update their CB reports

RE: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory

2000-05-11 Thread Grant, Tania (Tania)
John, The 'UbackwardsR' mark' is but one of many UL marks. This is the UL Recognition Mark;-- there are also UL Listing Marks, UL Classification Marks, and perhaps others that I have forgotten.And you are correct that only UL can issue UL marks.However, UL can do this based on CB

Re: UL certification and Underwriter Laboratory

2000-05-11 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Jon: UL has several different certification marks. The two that most of us are concerned with are: UL LISTING mark. Comprised of four data: * UL in a circle; * the word Listed; * the type of equipment or UL file number; * the UL control number. This mark is

RE: Network Card Certification

2000-05-11 Thread Bandele Adepoju
You should self declare conformity (DoC) of the card to FCC Class B. The FCC logo mentioned by David must be supported on your card with the product model or identification number. Test configuration, in addition to that listed by David below, should include a remote PC hookup for data

Chip noise halts Intel 820 motherboard

2000-05-11 Thread Barry Ma
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/zd/2510/tc/chip_noise_halts_intel_820_production_1.html INTEL will replace motherboards using its 820 chip set due to noise caused by simultaneous switching of signals. Can anybody be more specific or just make a speculation by using EMC language?

Actual requirement or money making scheme?

2000-05-11 Thread Compliance
Hello wise colleagues - Just recently, we have decided to add some alternate components to one of our CB Reports and was informed by a particular agency that we needed to have a new CB Report issued since we already have 3 updates to the existing report. In the past, we were able to add an

Re: Microwave Cables

2000-05-11 Thread Hans Mellberg
--- umbdenst...@sensormatic.com wrote: Friends, We have been performing EMC measurements below 1 GHz. Now we need to do measurements for 2.5 GHz systems to the 10th harmonic (25 GHz). What kind of coax (or other cable) have you found suitable for testing this