Re: [PSES] common charger for radio equipment

2014-03-21 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
Note this EC-text addresses mobile phones and thelike, and not their chargers As the text is to be included in the RTTE directive and the whereas part reads : In particular, mobile phones that are made available on the market should be compatible with a common charger, and in particular

[PSES] SV: [PSES] SV: [PSES] Conflict - cited standard vs. OJ standard

2014-03-21 Thread Amund Westin
Kevin and others ... Just to make sure . A manufacturer of a product listed within the scope of CPR (former CPD) shall issue a Declaration of Performance. In addition, the manufacturer shall issue a Declaration of Conformity covering the EMC and LVD (if applicable). In the past, a DoC could

[PSES] LVD on ships?

2014-03-21 Thread Amund Westin
From the LVD 2006/95/EC ANNEX II Equipment and Phenomena outside the Scope of this Directive Specialized electrical equipment, for use on ships, aircraft or railways, which complies with the safety provisions drawn up by international bodies in which the Member States participate.

Re: [PSES] common charger for radio equipment

2014-03-21 Thread Anthony Thomson
Hello Brian, I've had one eye on this for a few years. I haven't had time to follow through the links you provide but I do have some possibly relevant info. There is some interesting background here: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/chargers/index_en.htm The Docs Links link on the

Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] SV: [PSES] Conflict - cited standard vs. OJ standard

2014-03-21 Thread John Woodgate
In message 002901cf44d7$35f91f10$a1eb5d30$@westin-emission.no, dated Fri, 21 Mar 2014, Amund Westin am...@westin-emission.no writes: A manufacturer of a product listed within the scope of CPR (former CPD) shall issue a Declaration of Performance. In addition, the manufacturer shall issue a

Re: [PSES] LVD on ships?

2014-03-21 Thread John Woodgate
In message 002101cf44e7$d346a430$79d3ec90$@westin-emission.no, dated Fri, 21 Mar 2014, Amund Westin am...@westin-emission.no writes: Specialized electrical equipment -  is that equipment for running the ship as navigation and radio systems, engine control systems, fire alarm systems, etc . In

Re: [PSES] common charger for radio equipment

2014-03-21 Thread Derek Walton
I guess this is another case of Euro-politics. As an Apple user, I'm biased. Or, more correctly, I buy better quality hardware. I sincerely hope that for stupid reasons such as this, the EU doesn't sway Apple from it's current lightning connector. It is superior in every way to the USB

[PSES] New EU Blue Guide

2014-03-21 Thread Charlie Blackham
Following review last year, 2014 version now published http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/single-market-goods/documents/internal-market-for-products/new-legislative-framework/index_en.htm#h2-3 regards Charlie Charlie Blackham Sulis Consultants Ltd Tel: +44 (0)7946 624317 Web:

[PSES] Compases and RoHS

2014-03-21 Thread Crane, Lauren
Hello, Experts, I was just working on an internal RoHS guidance document and was struck by an idea out of the blue that might make a good topic for EMC-PTSC Friday discussion Wouldn't an analog compass be considered in scope of RoHS? It seems to meet the EEE definition as it is dependent

Re: [PSES] Compases and RoHS

2014-03-21 Thread Douglas Nix
Lauren, Great topic! I can’t wait to hear people’s opinions on this one. I guess we need to further define the example as “a simple mechanical compass with a permanently magnetized indicating needle”. Seem reasonable? This way, for the sake of discussion we can exclude gyro compasses,

Re: [PSES] Compases and RoHS

2014-03-21 Thread Crane, Lauren
Thanks, Doug. That's a much more precise description (and exactly what I was thinking of). Regards, Lauren From: Douglas Nix [mailto:d...@mac.com] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 12:24 PM To: Crane, Lauren Cc: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Compases and RoHS Lauren, Great topic!