RE: Test Equipment ...

2001-08-01 Thread Whitehouse, Terence (Terry)
... and FCC Part 18 spells out the requirements for Industrial, Scientific and Medical Equipment (ISM) Terry Whitehouse Avaya Regulatory Milpitas (408) 577-7714 -Original Message- From: RJS [mailto:appro...@minn.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 1:14 PM To: Jim Conrad Cc: Tania

Re: Class III anomoly

2001-08-01 Thread Rich Nute
Hi John: This came up at IEC TC74 WG8 and was the object of several proposals. We could come to no agreement about whether Class III included TNV, earth connections, internally generated voltages of assorted energies, etc., so we dropped the subject. It plays no

Machinery Directive Requirements beginning 2002?

2001-08-01 Thread Rick_Hokanson
Hello: I received an email from one of my European Associates today stating the following, in regards to equipment installed in Europe: The changes that are to take effect in Jan 2002 is nothing new but they are going to strictly apply the relevant standards that came into force on Jan 2001.

Re: Mains fusing

2001-08-01 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Kyle: I have a new product that includes an off the shelf UPS that is rated for 230V ac operation and has an internal single pole circuit breaker on the mains inlet. We want to target this product world-wide. The UPS presently is CB and certified to EN60950 european only.

RE: Mains fusing

2001-08-01 Thread Ehler, Kyle
Guys-n-Gals, Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Please dont worry about educating me here in the forum. I have UL1950 3rd ed. 7/1995, but it has no clause 3.4.6. I do have BSI 50091 :1993, I have the CB for this UPS and skimming/recall seeing the UL 1448 (?) but I'm short on time to read and

Re: Test Equipment ...

2001-08-01 Thread Ralph Cameron
Bob, thanks for that information. I guess the second question would be is the device required to bear a part 15 complaince label? This iinformation is very helpful because most of the answers I get from the authorities indicate Canada's Digital Emission standard ( identical to FCC Part15) is for

FCC - radiated emission up to 10th harmonic

2001-08-01 Thread amund
Dear members, FCC 2.1057 is about radiated emission. They say :If the equipment operates below 10GHz: to the tenth harmonic of the highest fundamental frequency or to 40 GHz, whichever is lower. I ask: Highest fundamental frequency, is it the crystall oscillator with highest frequency or is

Re: Mains fusing

2001-08-01 Thread John Woodgate
95fbd8b0830ed511b7720002a51363f1319...@exw-ks.ks.lsil.com, Ehler, Kyle keh...@lsil.com inimitably wrote: Greetings, I have a new product that includes an off the shelf UPS that is rated for 230V ac operation and has an internal single pole circuit breaker on the mains inlet. 

Re: Test Equipment ...

2001-08-01 Thread RJS
Please check FCC 15.105 and 15.05 and 15.29 to see the requirements for medical equipment. In my opinion, those sections say that medical equipment shall not interfere. Best Regards Bob Schlentz appro...@minn.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC

ESD - time between successive discharges

2001-08-01 Thread amund
Dear members, From IEC61000-4-2 and several EN-product standards, they specify the time between successive discharges to be at least 1 second. But what is the maximum time between each pulse ? I can not see that it is stated in any standards. I guess the test labs use 1 pulse pr second. I

Re: Class III anomoly

2001-08-01 Thread John Woodgate
3b683241.1010...@ma.ultranet.com, Robert Johnson robe...@ma.ultranet.com inimitably wrote: This came up at IEC TC74 WG8 and was the object of several proposals. We could come to no agreement about whether Class III included TNV, earth connections, internally generated voltages of

Re: Creepage dist. for more than 1000V ?

2001-08-01 Thread John Woodgate
sb67c5fe@accusort.com, Terry Meck tjm...@accusort.com inimitably wrote: I saw the first PCB show up in TVs, Would you care to put a date on that? -- Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only. http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk This message and its contents are not confidential, privileged

RE: EN 61010-1

2001-08-01 Thread MartinJP
Gentlemen, I have a copy of IEC 61010-1 2nd edition. I was not aware of the EN version having been published or listed in the OJ. Does anyone have any information on the EN version of the 2nd edition to 61010-1. Regards Joe Martin richard.pa...@exgate.tek.com@majordomo.ieee.org on

Re: Mains fusing

2001-08-01 Thread ed . rauch
Kyle, In UL 60950, Sec. 3.4.6 there is a requirement that all hot lines be switched off simultaneously. If you are powering your equipment with 240 VAC then in the US there are two hots and a neutral. 120 VAC line to neutral and 240 VAC line to line. Hence the UL requirement for a two pole

RE: EN 61000-4-2 ESD Requirements

2001-08-01 Thread UMBDENSTOCK
Continuing on the tangent, the attachment from the ESD Association lists real life events that are dependent on the local environment. Complying with the regulations keeps our officers out of jail; designing for robustness keeps our customers happy. We have an internal requirement within

Re: Class III anomoly

2001-08-01 Thread Robert Johnson
This came up at IEC TC74 WG8 and was the object of several proposals. We could come to no agreement about whether Class III included TNV, earth connections, internally generated voltages of assorted energies, etc., so we dropped the subject. It plays no part in the safety requirements of IEC

Re: Class III anomoly

2001-08-01 Thread Robert Johnson
This came up at IEC TC74 WG8 and was the object of several proposals. We could come to no agreement about whether Class III included TNV, earth connections, internally generated voltages of assorted energies, etc., so we dropped the subject. It plays no part in the safety requirements of IEC

RE: Mains fusing

2001-08-01 Thread WOODS
Ask the UL Engineer to specify the paragraph in the standard or PAG that backs up the demand. Richard Woods -- From: Ehler, Kyle [SMTP:keh...@lsil.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 9:59 AM To: 'EMC and Safety list' Subject: Mains fusing

RE: NEMA versus UL type - environmental ratings

2001-08-01 Thread Momcilovic, Nick
Chris, The requirements given in NEMA 250 versus UL 50 are virtually the same (although both are different than IEC 60529). The definitions and test requirements are very similar for all types (1, 2, 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 5, 6, 6P, 12, 12K, 13). The big difference comes in the process of using the

RE: Medical devices in Japan

2001-08-01 Thread WOODS
I too am not familiar with Japan, but I have a few tidbits to share. JAMEI (Japan Association of Medical Equipment Industry) Equipment appears to be approved under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Richard Woods -- From: Nick Williams

RE: Safety

2001-08-01 Thread Flinders, Randall
KC, UL is holding a seminar in San Diego on UL 1950/60950. For more information, visit: www.ul.com/seminars Regards, Randy Flinders Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer Emulex Corporation - We Network Storage 3535 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa, Ca. 92626 (714) 513-8012 Voice (714) 513-8265 Fax

RE: NEMA versus UL type - environmental ratings

2001-08-01 Thread GOEDDERZ
We have recently dealt with a similar situation, and have concluded that: At least for NEMA 3R and NEMA 4, Yes, NEMA 250 = UL 50 type. The tests are worded slightly different. Yes, you can self certify to NEMA NEMA vs. UL; NEMA rating shows compliance with tests. UL type shows compliance with

Re: Test Equipment ...

2001-08-01 Thread Cortland Richmond
FCC Part 15 goes far beyond digital devices; carrier current systems, radio and TV receivers, unlicensed low-power transmitters, and much, much more. It gives special treatment to digital devices because they have proven to need special attention. The exemptions Part 15 contains exist because

Re: Test Equipment ...

2001-08-01 Thread Ralph Cameron
Many analog devices such as smps emit (conduct) terrible noise in the radio spectrum yet they are exempt. How come? I can cite the supplies for low level halogen/xenon lighting , exercise treadmills and some computer displays. A switch is a switch is a switch and anything that breaks current

Mains fusing

2001-08-01 Thread Ehler, Kyle
Greetings, I have a new product that includes an off the shelf UPS that is rated for 230V ac operation and has an internal single pole circuit breaker on the mains inlet. We want to target this product world-wide. The UPS presently is CB and certified to EN60950 european only. For North

RE: EN 61000-4-2 ESD Requirements

2001-08-01 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi Sandy, I haven't heard of an increase in the requirements of EN 61000-4-2. In any event, if there was an increase, it would be interesting to note; but it shouldn't affect your compliance testing for Europe. Before I go any further, I want to say that there is an exception to every rule,

Re: Creepage dist. for more than 1000V ?

2001-08-01 Thread Terry Meck
Rich: As always I appreciated your eloquent explanation of the concept of the creapage requirement. Unfortunately experience has taught me long before your email. My question was based on the fact the standard does not SEEM to address the larger creapage distance 1000 volts. My reasoning

Re: Safety

2001-08-01 Thread georgea
Dear KC, In general, you will not find complete safety standards on the internet, as these are typically sold by the international or country safety agencies. You can use http://www.safetylink.com/ as an excellent directory to many safety and EMC related websites. If you plan to market an

RE: Medical devices in Japan

2001-08-01 Thread Jim Conrad
Nick, I have a contact in Japan if you need it. I do know that Japan just approved the 2nd Edition of IEC 60601-1-2 but what I am not sure of is if JTA requires compliance or what the transition date might be. If you would like me to look into this, contact me directly. Best regards, Jim

RE: Test Equipment ...

2001-08-01 Thread Jim Conrad
Just to add to Tania’s comment, all medical electrical equipment is exempt from part 15. Jim -Original Message- From: owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org [mailto:owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org]On Behalf Of Tania Grant Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 12:16 AM To: Doug McKean; EMC-PSTC

Re: Creepage dist. for more than 1000V ?

2001-08-01 Thread Andrew Carson
Rich, Interesting info about how arcs form across PCBs, wish I had knew this a few years back. In this case I had a situation where PSUs were being taken down by fabric form ESD coats. The general non conductive cotton and polyester was settling between comports and an occasional, very

RE: Safety

2001-08-01 Thread Peter Merguerian
KC Hi! Try http://www.i-spec.com PETER S. MERGUERIAN Technical Director I.T.L. (Product Testing) Ltd. 26 Hacharoshet St., POB 211 Or Yehuda 60251, Israel Tel: + 972-(0)3-5339022 Fax: + 972-(0)3-5339019 Mobile: + 972-(0)54-838175 -Original Message- From: KC CHAN [PDD]

Re: Test Equipment ...

2001-08-01 Thread Tania Grant
Doug, et al, FCC Part 15 addresses digital devices only. And they continue to use the term digital over and over again. The scope of FCC Part 15 does not address analog devices, whether they be industrial, commercial, or medical test equipment. However, the FCC are exempting (and some

RE: EN 61000-4-2 ESD Requirements

2001-08-01 Thread Brent DeWitt
Santo, To follow up on the second half of the question that Jim answered, in Colorado the voltage level requirements are quite realistic. At low humidity, like we get here in the winter, 10kV discharges are not that far out on the probability curve. If I remember correctly, in a study at HP in

RE: EN 61000-4-2 ESD Requirements

2001-08-01 Thread Jim Conrad
Hi Santo, You didn't say what type of products you are making but for Medical Electrical Equipment complying with the 2nd ED of 60601-1-2 it will be 8 kV air and 6 kV contact. Best regards, Jim -Original Message- From: owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org

NEMA versus UL type - enviromental ratings

2001-08-01 Thread Chris Wells
I'm looking for some feedback on NEMA versus UL type - environmental ratings for faceplates of panel mounted components. a.. First reality check - Are NEMA housing ratings = UL type, number by number? b.. Second - Can one self certify compliance to NEMA ratings? c.. Third - What is the

Re: Safety

2001-08-01 Thread Art Michael
Hello KC, A) Visit the Safety Link www.safetylink.com and check the subsection titled, Safety Articles, FAQs, MRAs, etc. B) While at the Safety Link, take a look at the bookshop link (near the top of the page). Regards, Art Michael, Webmaster - The Safety Link Int'l Product Safety News A.E.

Medical devices in Japan

2001-08-01 Thread Nick Williams
I've been asked if I know what the regime is for medical devices in Japan. I don't know anything about this, but if there's anyone out there who can give me a brief idea or possibly even some URLs to look at, I'd be grateful. Anyone in the business of providing consultancy in this area

RE: Pre-amps for EMC Use

2001-08-01 Thread KC CHAN [PDD]
John Do you know the full name of Com-Power or its www address? Thank You KC Chan jestuckey jestuc...@micron.com 06/29/01 12:43am Com-Power 2122Pre-amp 500 MHz to 22 GHz $6,500.00 PA-122 Very flat response curve. I have been very happy with mine. Regards, JOHN E.

Safety

2001-08-01 Thread KC CHAN [PDD]
Members I am responsible for EMC stuff, but I need to know something about Safety. Could anyone advises some good reference materials from the internet about safety? such as basic concept, definitions, EN60065, EN60950 and UL. Thank you KC Chan ---

Re: Test Equipment ...

2001-08-01 Thread Doug McKean
Price, Ed wrote: Doug: The rationale that I recall is that test equipment is expected to be used by people who understand the nature of electrical measurements and safety. These people will have the knowledge and resources, beyond those of a typical consumer, to recognize and ameliorate

RE: Test Equipment ...

2001-08-01 Thread Price, Ed
-Original Message- From: Doug McKean [mailto:dmck...@corp.auspex.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 11:58 AM To: EMC-PSTC Discussion Group Subject: Test Equipment ... Why or what is the reasoning behind test equipment being exempt from all sorts of testing that's required for