RE: Symbols and Markings: Color scheme

2003-02-14 Thread ggars...@us.tuv.com
A while back I attempted to compile a list of standards (etc) that generically address symbols /or markings. I omitted product-specific standards which may reference, modify or complement these. May not be up to date, please email me [directly] with any corrections if you wish and I can repost.

Re: Grounding of EUT in EN61000-4-6 conducted immunity test

2003-02-14 Thread Ken Javor
snip: In the case where a CDN is installed on each line from the EUT, how are the signal line shields handled at the EUT - left unterminated, terminated to ground, or terminated to the metallic case? snip I am no expert on the specifics of EN61000-4-6. I like to think I have a good

Re: best screw/washer choices for attaching PCB to Chassis?

2003-02-14 Thread John Woodgate
I read in !emc-pstc that Price, Ed ed.pr...@cubic.com wrote (in b78135310217d511907c0090273f5190d0b...@curly.ds.cubic.com) about 'best screw/washer choices for attaching PCB to Chassis?' on Mon, 10 Feb 2003: Put a dab of Locktite into the female thread on the PEM before assembly. - provided you

RE: North American Production-Line Tests; ANSI or Other

2003-02-14 Thread Gregg Kervill
I'm sorry but I seem to have missed the purpose of this question. Is it to find the source document for the simple and purist reason of Knowledge? I most sincerely hope that you are forced into justify these essential tests. Gregg Having lost sight of our objectives we redoubled our efforts.

VDE701-1 vs 60990

2003-02-14 Thread Ralph McDiarmid
I would like to know if there are significant differences between VDE701-1 and IEC60990 with regard to test circuits for measuring leakage currents and touch currents. Both IEC1010-1 and EN60950 both refer to test circuits which appear to be derived from 60990. Thank you, Ralph McDiarmid,

RE: North American Production-Line Tests; ANSI or Other

2003-02-14 Thread kazimier_gawrzy...@dell.com
Going back a ways, UL 1459, ed. 3 Sections 72 and 73 along with Appendix C provide quite a lot of details regarding production line tests for telecom equipment. I have not been able to find a reference within UL 1459 which might indicate a deeper source of the requirements as reflected in

RE: North American Production-Line Tests; ANSI or Other

2003-02-14 Thread boconn...@t-yuden.com
Sir For some time, both UL and TUV have required my employer to test with a 25A to 40A current, depending on the branch circuit rating that the device can be connected to (as specified in the Conditions of Acceptability). Also, CSA has (at least for as long as I have been employed here) always

Re: Looking for Tables of Metric Wire Sizes

2003-02-14 Thread Arthur Michael
Good Morning John, Visit the Safety Link www.safetylink.com and search (Control-F) on the term ILSCO Wire Gauge Comparison Charts - Lots of good info there. While at the Safety Link also search (Control-F) on the term wire charts for resources provided by Alpha Wire. Regards, Art Michael

Looking for Tables of Metric Wire Sizes

2003-02-14 Thread John Barnes
EMC-PSTC'ers, Where can I find a table(s) or list(s) of the preferred wire sizes (electrical and otherwise) used in Europe, Japan, and other countries on the metric system? I'm looking for: * Names/numbers of standards. * URL's for wire-manufacturer's websites. * URL's for distributors'

Re: OATS building

2003-02-14 Thread Neil Helsby
Hi Folks, I am looking for the best, but low cost, building material to cover a 6M X 8M OATS site. Some years ago I used a test house who had purchased a facility made by a conservatory manufacturer. Made from good quality plastic (UPVC?) panels and plastic windows they had also arranged

Tests for a product powered through the signal cable.

2003-02-14 Thread Yu-Lung Chen
Dear all: Can anyone kindly let me know how to decide what tests should be performed for a DC module/product powered by USB port or PS2 port per EMC directive. My thoughts are listed below: EN55022 (Conducted Emission--yes; Radiated Emission--yes) EN 55024 Table 1 --IEC 61000-4-6--yes, IEC