RE: NEC Questions

2002-05-01 Thread Peter Tarver
Richard - Bob Johnson's response on your Q1 is on the money. wrt your Q2 and outlet strips, there may be the additional consideration that you may impinge on the scope of UL1363, Relocatable Power Taps (formerly a desk standard for Temporary Power Taps), Listed under the CCN XBYS. Point being,

RE: Switch Inrush Ratings

2002-01-11 Thread Peter Tarver
I haven't followed the Woodgate approach :), hopefully the information Rich discovered also includes such relevant concerns as: power factor for general use power factor for inductive/motor loads power factor for pilot duty loads heavy power factor (perhaps as low as 0.10) incandescent

RE: Banned Substances in Sweden

2002-08-12 Thread Peter Tarver
Jim - Try the Swedish EPA at http://www.internat.environ.se/ Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services San Jose, CA peter.tar...@sanmina-sci.com -Original Message- From: Jim Eichner Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 11:51 AM We have had

IEC 60417 symbol library

2002-08-07 Thread Peter Tarver
All interested - The IEC has just announced an upcoming on-line IEC 60417 symbol library will be made available soon (I checked and it's not yet available through the IEC Web Store). Don't expect to access them gratis, as they once were on the Chiba University, Ikeda Lab web site (even though

RE: NRTL/UL Safety Approval in California

2002-08-02 Thread Peter Tarver
Greg - In point of fact, no NFPA standards are addressed by federal law (keep in mind, regulation is not law, even if given the power of law). Even 29CFR, as far I have seen, doesn't outright adopt the Code in toto, but references portions of it variously as mandatory or recommended. NFPA 70

RE: Marking Languages for Canada

2002-08-02 Thread Peter Tarver
I must throw in with Rich Nute on this topic. The need for a marking in this instance is very context sensitive: if the marking is required by the US standard, but not by the Canadian standard, the marking does not need to be translated into French. Otherwise, there is no legal requirement.

RE: Nema 5-15R sockets

2002-07-19 Thread Peter Tarver
Jim - There are no orientation requirements in the NEC or CEC, except as required by product marking, such as for some GFCI receptacles. Dimension requirements are secret, donchaknow. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services San Jose, CA

RE: Shock and Vibration

2002-07-19 Thread Peter Tarver
Bill - Go to the IEC web site (http://www.iec.ch/index.html). From Search, select Information on a TC/SC under Technical Work, then enter 48D when the page loads. You'll see the chair and secretary names and a link to a list of links to member states that then link to contacts from whom you

the experts (was: RE: Multiple Product Variants under EN60439)

2002-07-18 Thread Peter Tarver
This reaches back a bit and I hope you'll forgive my tardy entrance. I come from a test house background and would like to shed some light on certain assertions made in this thread. Scott Douglas tells us, In my years of being a compliance type, I have found many cases where I could not get an

RE: Unit and prefix capitalization

2002-07-17 Thread Peter Tarver
While this is belaboring the issue and, other than if I happen to run across any relevant standards references, it should be noted that most new and many updated standards we have to deal with are written using SI as the primary and sometimes only units. Also, in most scientific and engineering

unit and prefix capitalization

2002-07-16 Thread Peter Tarver
RE, our recent discussions on unit prefixes: I ran across a standard in my stash, IEC60027-1, Letter Symbols to be Used in Electrical Technology is another reference for this topic. The base standard is dated 1992, with Amendment 1 dated 1997. The IEC web site identifies four dash standards,

RE: EN60950 3rd vs EN60950-1

2002-07-12 Thread Peter Tarver
Ron - I do not have a view on publication of EN60950-1 in the OJ, but the IEC Web Store indicates a Technical Report Form was created in APR2002 and is available. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services San Jose, CA peter.tar...@sanmina-sci.com

RE: Telecomm Safety clearance

2002-07-10 Thread Peter Tarver
Joe - I don't have a copy of EN60950-1, however IEC60950-1 includes a note to Subclause 6.1.2.1 that reads, In Finland, Norway and Sweden, there are additional requirements for the insulation. In the EN version, what is difference from the base standard this note refers to, if the Supplementary

RE: 21 CFR part 11 certified FDA

2002-07-08 Thread Peter Tarver
Terry - Part 11 of 21CFR is related to electronic reporting and electronic signatures for submittals to the FDA; I don't believe there's any certification program for Part 11, just a process/procedure to follow. Refer to http://www.fda.gov/ora/compliance_ref/part11/ for details. Regards,

RE: Question: Discharge capacitance 0.1 uF

2002-09-19 Thread Peter Tarver
John - I respectfully disagree that the standards bodies need to do anything. It is the designers that must be aware of the advancements of technology (such as described by Gert) and update their practices accordingly. [Low ESR / High Q caps are a good thing.] While I have no doubt about the

RE: Safety of Indicating LEDs

2002-02-21 Thread Peter Tarver
Rich and Scott - Irrespective of how any test house decides to address indicator LEDs, my discussions with TC76 members and contributing experts, including Bob Weiner and Jerome Dennis, as well as the remainder of the members at a panel discussion at the 1997 Laser Institute of America

RE: Japan mains voltage

2002-02-20 Thread Peter Tarver
Darren - the Japan mains voltage in the range you request is 100V. As I understand it, though this is open to correction, Japan has both 50Hz and 60Hz distribution systems, depending upon where you are located, even on the large island. I do note, however, that the US Dept. of Commerce's

RE: [URGENT] Need some information about NEBS..

2002-02-15 Thread Peter Tarver
Joe - Your statement is not in all cases. Please refer to GR1089, 4.5.3, R4-3, -4, -5, 4.6.1, and CR4-29 Although not a requirement, refer also to 4.5.13, Item 10, related to R4-18. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services

RE: Flammabilty requirement for cloth used on loudspeaker / UL6500

2002-02-13 Thread Peter Tarver
Pierre Rich - At one time, I had to perform such testing, but it's too long ago and was so infrequently necessary that I've lost all details. However, I did save one of the tablets in a 35mm film canister. My note on the outside says hexamethylene tetramine C16H12N4, that last bit being the

RE: UL1492

2002-02-11 Thread Peter Tarver
Richard - If the monitor contains a CRT, the requirement in question may arise from 21CFR, rather than UL. The responsible company needs their name and address marked on products. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services

RE: Product Safety Consultants in Bay area, California.

2002-02-01 Thread Peter Tarver
Tajudeen - Sanmina-SCI can provide these consulting services. Please refer to my contact information, below. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services 355 E. Trimble Rd. San Jose, CA 95131-1218 V: 408-474-1322 F: 408-474-1318 M: 408-234-3529

RE: Medical devices in Asia

2002-01-23 Thread Peter Tarver
An excellent resource, John. Thank you. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services peter.tar...@sanmina-sci.com -Original Message- From: Jon Griver Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:59 PM Peter, An excellent place to start your search

Medical devices in Asia

2002-01-22 Thread Peter Tarver
All - I have been asked to look into medical device requirements in Asia. This would include Pacific Rim and other Asian countries (the request was not specific, despite a little prodding). I am only beginning my research and would appreciate any pointers you might be able to provide that will

RE: ul 60950-1

2002-01-22 Thread Peter Tarver
Brian and others interested - CSA/UL90950-1 will be discussed in a tentatively scheduled meeting in April at the UL60950 Standards Technical Panel, followed by a meeting that includes the UL60950 Industry Advisory Conference, Canadian Technical Standards Committee and the Bi-National Working

RE: What about 480 VAC in Europe? RE: 2 Phases in North America

2002-01-17 Thread Peter Tarver
Andrew - Please clarify something for me. Is the utility distribution star configured (WYE connected), rather than DELTA? Or are you speaking only wrt typical distribution within a building? (In the US, distribution is generally used to reference utility power distribution, for instance,

RE: electric strength test

2002-08-22 Thread Peter Tarver
Brian - From what I can glean from your message, the equipment is Class 1, but the secondaries do not rely on earthing for SELV reliability (hence, the Reinforced Insulation EST value). However, there appears to be some functional earthing of secondary circuits or there would be no problems for

RE: ( More) Laser Safety Questions

2002-03-21 Thread Peter Tarver
Doug - I was in no way implying the flaw was yours. The flaw lies in the practical implementation of the system. Peter -Original Message- From: Massey, Doug C. [mailto:masse...@ems-t.com] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 10:40 AM Peter - I humbly submit that there is no 'flaw' in

RE: ( More) Laser Safety Questions

2002-03-14 Thread Peter Tarver
All - The only flaw with this is that, based on my previous discussions with CDRH folks, they have very few auditors and no budget to hire more (this was a few years ago). Therefore, by their admission, the primary methods of keeping manufacturers and importers honest is 1) trust in the

RE: CSA Mark

2002-03-13 Thread Peter Tarver
Peter - Browse to http://www.csa-international.org/certmarks/ At the bottom of the page is a notation to contact CSA customer service for artwork and a link to contact information. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services

RE: ( More) Laser Safety Questions

2002-03-12 Thread Peter Tarver
Jeffery - I have no answer to the enforcement question for the US, but I suspect it's complaint and incident driven, as the EMC regulations historically have been. For NRTLs, the acceptance of previously certified Class I lasers incorporated into other equipment is based on CDRH Laser Notice

RE: Flammability rating question

2002-03-08 Thread Peter Tarver
David and Gary - Gary has the name correct, but the difference in rating is derived due to complications related to the test method. VTM materials tend to curl up, wilt or shrink away from a flame when cut into test blanks normally used for the V-x small scale material testing. To overcome

RE: Laser Safety

2002-03-06 Thread Peter Tarver
All - ANSI standards are not free, but some may be purchased in soft copy form and those standards are downloadable. If IEC60825-1 requirements are used for a product, you must review CDRH Laser Notice 50 to see how you are effected. This can't be a markings only type of thing; you have to use

RE: Laser Safety

2002-03-07 Thread Peter Tarver
Mark - My first inclination is to ask: do you need Class I? In the US, the higher classes of laser products primarily require labeling and additional information in instruction manuals. As stated by Doug McKean, 21CFR allows the fiber optic system connections to provide a level of safety, in

RE: Laser Safety

2002-03-07 Thread Peter Tarver
Mark John - Since 21CFR is based on ANSI Z136.1, it seems the best of references. However, 21CFR is the ultimate judge for the US. ANSI Z136.2 is for fiber optic systems, rather than products, but is still a good reference. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI

RE: ventilation holes

2002-02-26 Thread Peter Tarver
George - Please keep in mind that SELV alone, while addressing electric shock, does not address risks of fire. If, however, the external power supply complies with the requirements of a Limited Power Source, then you're home free, in terms of complying with the safety standard(s) (the enclosure

RE: Lasers in Fiber Optic Comm Networks

2002-06-28 Thread Peter Tarver
The scenario you describe is specifically addressed by the standard, IEC60825-1. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services San Jose, CA peter.tar...@sanmina-sci.com -Original Message- From: Collins, Jeffrey Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002

RE: Units, symbols

2002-06-25 Thread Peter Tarver
I don't have a copy, but if we were to refer to ISO 31-0:1992, I'm certain answers to these questions would be revealed. Abstract from the ISO web site: Gives general information about principles concerning physical quantities, equations, quantity and unit symbols, and coherent unit systems,

RE: Hipot test at production - requirements for tester

2002-06-21 Thread Peter Tarver
All - From UL's NWGQ Standardized Appendix Pages (these are for ITE products) 2.1.2.2If the output of the test-equipment transformer is less than 500 volt-amperes, the equipment shall include a voltmeter in the output circuit to indicate the test potential directly. It's impossible to

RE: Two Questions concerning the subject of Laser Safety

2002-06-19 Thread Peter Tarver
Mike - See below. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina-SCI Homologation Services San Jose, CA peter.tar...@sanmina-sci.com -Original Message- From: Davis, Mike Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 6:59 AM 1.Are manufacturers required by the FDA to

Re: [PSES] Public Service: Opt Out From Online Behavioural Advertising

2013-10-04 Thread Peter Tarver
to that site out of curiosity and it told me that to use the site to look at its content, I had to allow setting cookies in my browser (I have my browser to not allow third-party site cookies, but otherwise they're allowed). Must be Canadian humor.☺ Peter Tarver This email message

[PSES] Standards copyright lawsuit

2013-10-07 Thread Peter Tarver
There is occasionally much haranguing regarding how standards should be free. The NFPA has joined ASHRAE and ASTMhttp://www.nfpa.org/newsandpublications/nfpa-journal/2013/september-october-2013/pov/first-word?order_src=C247to claim otherwise. Regards, Peter L. Tarver This email

Re: [PSES] standards update and legal madness

2013-11-11 Thread Peter Tarver
not be the contracted company's responsibility to take action beyond this minimal level, unless there's a desire to play extra nice until it's time to not play nice. If the contracted company's legal dweebs are on the ball, they're most likely already on these issues. Regards, Peter Tarver

[PSES] CPSC product recall

2013-11-19 Thread Peter Tarver
For those who don't subscribe to InCompliance magazine or track recalls through other methods, the below link is related to a US product recall of a relocateable power tap with surge protection. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-APC-Surge-P rotectors/ Regards,

Re: [PSES] EN 50581 part/range of parts

2013-11-22 Thread Peter Tarver
are immune to being illogical or ridiculous, either by design or through ignorance or negligence. ☺ Regards, Peter Tarver This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient, you may

Re: [PSES] Categorizing a new product

2013-11-21 Thread Peter Tarver
their web sites for these devices and get the flavor of their certifications. Fair warning, many specs. are not available in English. Regards, Peter Tarver *From:* Brian Ceresney [mailto:bceres...@delta-q.com] *Sent:* Thursday, November 21, 2013 15:52 *To:* EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG

Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread Peter Tarver
for branch circuit protection and are only suitable for supplementary protection applications, unless it's used as a part of a Listed assembly identified for use as branch circuit protection. QVNU2 breakers are not suitable for branch circuit protection. Regards, Peter Tarver This email message

Re: [PSES] Circuit Breakers - Branch Circuit Protection vs Supplementary

2013-12-03 Thread Peter Tarver
From: Brian Oconnell Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 12:31 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG But there are, in fact, listed CBs intended for supp interrupt protect. I'm aware of UL Listed supplementary overcurrent protection fuses, but not CBs. What's the product category? Peter Tarver

Re: [PSES] Cooling fan safety query

2013-12-13 Thread Peter Tarver
is an ongoing issue for everyone involved in product safety certifications. You can try to have a handful of alternates ready when the certification evaluation is performed and still have this concern because there's always a less expensive alternative available. Peter Tarver This email message

Re: [PSES] Cooling fan safety query

2013-12-16 Thread Peter Tarver
impulse start fans is that that generate negligible heat when stalled, but this method would remove all doubt. Peter Tarver This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient, you

Re: [PSES] Meaning of regulating network in 61010-1

2014-02-04 Thread Peter Tarver
is a narrower concept? In undergrad courses I attended, 'network' and 'circuit' were used interchangeably. Peter Tarver This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient, you may

Re: [PSES] Meaning of regulating network in 61010-1

2014-02-04 Thread Peter Tarver
be derived based on passive -v- active components, number of nodes, or based on function. Someone will always have a different opinion. In the standards world, they are used interchangeably. Peter Tarver This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential

Re: [PSES] Critical Components definitions

2014-02-26 Thread Peter Tarver
of the applicable standard) would be deemed critical. Regards, Peter Tarver This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, disclose or distribute

Re: [PSES] use of AC contactor in PV application in US/CAN

2014-03-14 Thread Peter Tarver
switch for inverter output connections to the grid. Whether or not this switch can operate a contactor will depend on the jurisdiction involved. Regards, Peter Tarver This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information

[PSES] Greece and HAR cable

2014-04-11 Thread Peter Tarver
Following the link on the page to a HAR member list shows Greece is absent. Does anyone know the back story? Regards, Peter Tarver This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not an intended

[PSES] Exhaust fume hood recommendations

2014-06-20 Thread Peter Tarver
Hi. I'm doing some research and am looking for recommendations for fume hoods for abnormal condition testing for my lab. I have an opportunity to have an exhaust to outside air system and am looking for your thoughts on what has worked well for you in terms of cfm capacity and which

Re: [PSES] Exhaust fume hood recommendations

2014-06-23 Thread Peter Tarver
Brian - I'm looking to control smoke and fumes during component and other abnormal conditions, as well as UL 94 testing. Lots of food for thought. Thanks. Regards, Peter Tarver -Original Message- From: Brian Oconnell [mailto:oconne...@tamuracorp.com] Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014

Re: [PSES] Exhaust fume hood recommendations

2014-06-23 Thread Peter Tarver
Doug – I’m familiar with those fans. They were used in a PBX system I was associated with in an alternate universe. Good variable speed control on them. I’m not sure I’ll need a spark arrestor, but I appreciate the reference. Regards, Peter Tarver *From:* Douglas Nix [mailto:d

Re: [PSES] Exhaust fume hood recommendations

2014-06-23 Thread Peter Tarver
surface. A simple stainless steel pan could transmit heat and create undesirable secondary effects.☺ An air gap might fix that, but then I need to come up with a good support system. Details, details ... Regards, Peter Tarver -Original Message- From: Richard Nute [mailto:ri...@ieee.org

Re: [PSES] question with regard of inverter

2014-08-08 Thread Peter Tarver
IEC 62109-1 considers “PV circuits in general” to be OVCII. Regards, Peter Tarver *From:* McDiarmid, Ralph [mailto:ralph.mcdiar...@schneider-electric.com] *Sent:* Friday, August 08, 2014 13:57 *To:* EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG *Subject:* Re: [PSES] question with regard of inverter My

Re: [PSES] weird stuff in agency agreement form

2014-09-15 Thread Peter Tarver
accepts our business. Regards, Peter Tarver This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, disclose or distribute this message. If you received

[PSES] Looking for Steven Holmes, formerly of UL

2014-09-23 Thread Peter Tarver
Anyone know how to contact him? All contact information I have for Steven is outdated. E-mails bounce and the last telephone number I have for him is kaput. Regards, Peter L. Tarver This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or

Re: [PSES] Looking for Steven Holmes, formerly of UL

2014-09-23 Thread Peter Tarver
- From: Peter Tarver [mailto:ptar...@enphaseenergy.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 3:11 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Looking for Steven Holmes, formerly of UL Anyone know how to contact him? All contact information I have for Steven is outdated. E-mails bounce

[PSES] Serrated head screws for grounding/bonding

2015-02-26 Thread Peter Tarver
Good morning. I am reviewing the suitability of serrated head screws in grounding and bonding applications. I am aware that these screws are good at resisting vibration, but I've not seen them used for grounding and bonding purposes. I question this application since, while the serrations

Re: [PSES] Accreditation for standard comprehension?

2015-05-15 Thread Peter Tarver
ISO 17025 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories) has some requirements related to knowing what you’re doing. Regards, Peter Tarver *From:* Brian Gregory [mailto:brian_greg...@netzero.net] *Sent:* Wednesday, May 13, 2015 11:30 *To:* EMC-PSTC

Re: [PSES] UL HTTPS

2015-05-15 Thread Peter Tarver
UL recently changed a number of URLs and other items, probably as a matter normal churn. Several bookmarks no longer worked. This is probably a related thing that they'll work through in time. Regards, Peter Tarver -Original Message- From: Brian Oconnell Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015

Re: [PSES] Different surge test equipment, different results

2015-08-21 Thread Peter Tarver
David - Thank you. In one case, the output was after the CDN. In the other, the CDN was not in the circuit. I will ask for calibration screen captures with and without the CDN on both cases. This could prove informative. Regards, Peter Tarver -Original Message- From: Schaefer

[PSES] Different surge test equipment, different results

2015-08-21 Thread Peter Tarver
Good morning. I'm wondering if others have experienced cases where different manufacturers' surge test equipment (ANSI/IEEE C62.41 ring and combination waves) with nearly identical open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current calibrations have led to very different results. In these cases,

Re: [PSES] 208V/30A/3PH NEMA 3R power distribution question

2015-08-21 Thread Peter Tarver
potpourri to fit the application. Regards, Peter Tarver *From:* Adam Dixon [mailto:lanterna.viri...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, August 20, 2015 13:36 *To:* EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG *Subject:* Re: [PSES] 208V/30A/3PH NEMA 3R power distribution question Thanks for the suggestion, Brian. I

[PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Peter Tarver
. A specific area cited was "around Boston." Has anyone heard of or directly experienced this voltage system? Is it split-phase or was I misinformed and it's from a WYE connected transformer? Peter Tarver ptar..

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-26 Thread Peter Tarver
Ralph – I’m less familiar with the CEC, but the NEC does not preclude 208/120 V WYE to a single-family home (residence). It all depends on how much one is willing to pay the utility for the service and proper provisioning and system design at the use location. Peter Tarver *From

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Peter Tarver
All the best, Doug doug...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/dougp01 ‎ On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 8:21 AM, Peter Tarver <ptar...@ieee.org> wrote: Good morning. There are oftensmall, legacy grids that you come across or hear about. I was recently told that some areas of the Northea

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Peter Tarver
Brian of the nonburrito ilk - This is usually called 208 V single-phase. I'm still trying to clarify the specifics of the request. Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: Kunde, Brian > Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 12:34 > > snip < > > I have heard t

[PSES] 802.11 built into a product for Australia

2015-11-10 Thread Peter Tarver
We are marking a product with the RCM and have done relevant emissions testing for the complete product. The intent from the start has been to leverage the testing and certifications the supplier obtained to reduce the amount of testing needed for the end product (a "modular approach" in a global

Re: [PSES] Cd exemption for art material

2015-11-09 Thread Peter Tarver
One hopes, then, that artists will not lick their brushes or hold them in their mouths, the same way one hopes science academy janitors will not do the same with their mops and brooms. Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: Brian O'Connell > > The chemical princi

[PSES] IEC 61010-1 and VDRs in OVC III environments

2016-02-26 Thread Peter Tarver
Howdy, howdy, howdy. Product incorporates Type 5 component VDRs and is installed in an OVC III environment via field wiring connections. Evaluation for a CB Scheme Certificate and Test Report. In recent dealings with a CBTL, I was told that the VDRs in a product needed to be Type 2. In

Re: [PSES] Ambient temperature

2016-03-02 Thread Peter Tarver
measurement. They will rarely give the temperature at the location the EUT is placed. If the EUT is large the environmental chamber needs to be much larger than the EUT, as indicated by others. Peter Tarver - This message is from the IEEE

Re: [PSES] Ambient temperature

2016-03-02 Thread Peter Tarver
s as well and quickens thermal equilibrium. Open face of the cube toward the benchtop. Especially nice in drafty or heavily air conditioned areas. Peter Tarver - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc d

Re: [PSES] IEC 61010-1 and VDRs in OVC III environments

2016-03-02 Thread Peter Tarver
Fine and valuable responses. Thank you. Can anyone respond to my question? > Has anyone else encountered this sort of requirement? The CBTL either > could not or would not provide a written requirement, so this smells off. Peter Tarver Date sent: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14

Re: [PSES] crimp hardware for multiple conductors?

2017-02-28 Thread Peter Tarver
you get copies of their certification test reports to verify any claims. Regards, Peter Tarver The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. It is intended to be read only by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed or by their designee. If the reader

Re: [PSES] PV Connectors: UL 6(9)703?

2016-10-04 Thread Peter Tarver
9703," is not a consideration. These outlines are for different product types. Peter Tarver From: Brian Gregory [mailto:brian_greg...@netzero.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 14:33 I'm trying to find out if UL 6703 (connectors for PV systems) is being upgraded to UL 9703 or the other

Re: [PSES] Risk Assessment of Air Filter

2016-09-19 Thread Peter Tarver
Brian - UL will generally accept a Class 1 air filter. These are evaluated against UL 900. Otherwise, it depends on the standard for the end product what requirement apply. I recall 60950-1 accepting HF-1. Peter Tarver From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Monday

Re: [PSES] Fire ants

2016-09-19 Thread Peter Tarver
Reminds me of a movie, Them! From: Ed Price [mailto:edpr...@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 23:09 Plutonium is probably not a good answer; The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. It is intended to be read only by the individual or entity to

Re: [PSES] Fuses can affect performance other than safety!

2016-08-26 Thread Peter Tarver
them guess if the next sound they heard sound was recorded or live. Folklore to people like me, but gospel to some audiophiles. Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: Ken Javor > [mailto:ken.ja...@emccompliance.com] > Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 17:32 >

Re: [PSES] Ball pressure test of thermoplastic parts

2016-08-25 Thread Peter Tarver
the testing was simplified to a single temperature with the pass/fail criterion simply being the 2.0 mm diameter dimple, rather than finding the temperature at which the 2.0 mm dimple forms. Maybe Pete Perkins or Rich Knute recall further back than I do. Peter Tarver From: Carpentier

Re: [PSES] Fuses can affect performance other than safety!

2016-08-25 Thread Peter Tarver
. Pretty clever, but outlandishly expensive. Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: Ken Javor > [mailto:ken.ja...@emccompliance.com] > Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 19:55 > > Next, the terms are not entirely gibberish. They may be > unfamiliar to those not in the hi-fi

Re: [PSES] ETSI EN 302 195 V2.1.1

2016-11-03 Thread Peter Tarver
measures from 13 June 2016. Article 50 Repeal Directive 1999/5/EC is repealed with effect from 13 June 2016. RED is effective now. Unless I missed something deferring it’s adoption. Peter Tarver From: Charlie Blackham [mailto:char...@sulisconsultants.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 09:00

Re: [PSES] UL Go?

2016-12-13 Thread Peter Tarver
of competencies relative to several countries' requirements for grid compliance of distributed generators, we received an exorbitant quote for UL to research their own capabilities. I have been less than impressed so far with such claims of aid, so I'm reluctant to entertain a subscription service. Peter

Re: [PSES] UL Go?

2016-12-16 Thread Peter Tarver
It should be kept in mind that all of these so-called services are sales tools. My experience with all of the agencies discussed have been less than stellar on the delivery side, once a PO is placed. Peter Tarver The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential

[PSES] Switchgear in Europe

2017-03-31 Thread Peter Tarver
series? I am aware of 61439-0, but haven't yet purchased that document to discover what guidance it can give. Peter Tarver The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. It is intended to be read only by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed

Re: [PSES] MD vs LVD for Laboratory Equipment

2017-03-31 Thread Peter Tarver
of the MD, where the text Doug mentions is located, goes on to say that they’re, “intended for lifting loads and whose only power source is directly applied human effort.” This encompasses: • automotive lifts and jacks • come-alongs • block and tackle sets (if sold as a unit) Peter Tarver From

[PSES] Kikusui TOS3200 Leakage Current Meter

2017-04-24 Thread Peter Tarver
is in good condition and went through a calibration verification in AUG2016. The currents are within "Measurement range setting Range 1," but the meter is set in auto range mode. I plan some additional experiments using defined ranges, rather than auto in the next day or so. Pe

Re: [PSES] Inrush Current

2017-08-10 Thread Peter Tarver
. If an rms value is also needed, you can capture the inrush on a scope and gate the measurement over the relevant number of line cycles. Regards, Peter Tarver From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 05:32 Well, no-one has challenged Annex B since

Re: [PSES] Kikusui TOS3200 Leakage Current Meter

2017-04-25 Thread Peter Tarver
are always there. I plan to try an isolation transformer, a la 60950-1 to see if there's a different response. I have written to Kikusui and asked them a similar question. I'll report back Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: John Woodgate > Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 23:30

Re: [PSES] Kikusui TOS3200 Leakage Current Meter

2017-04-25 Thread Peter Tarver
is always "faulted." I can't use the faceplate outlet for PCC (Protective Conductor Current) measurements, but I can for touch current measurements. Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: Richard > Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:42 > > Hello Peter: > >

Re: [PSES] Kikusui TOS3200 Leakage Current Meter

2017-04-26 Thread Peter Tarver
. For shock hazard (Let Go and Reaction), the scale is OK. Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: Pete Perkins > Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 23:17 > > Peter, > > Altho I have no experience with the Kikusui meter, I > believe that > you are on the right trac

Re: [PSES] Kikusui TOS3200 Leakage Current Meter

2017-04-26 Thread Peter Tarver
This afternoon's update: the resolution of the inductive current probes I have are limited to 10 Ma. All currents look like noise. Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: Peter Tarver > Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 09:29 > > Thank you, Pete. > > I have receive

Re: [PSES] Old editions of IEC 65

2017-08-22 Thread Peter Tarver
d edition (photocopied) > > I'll hang onto these for a couple weeks, but they'll be in > the recycling bin or donated to a library after that. > > > Regards, > > Peter Tarver > - This message is from the

Re: [PSES] -60Vdc Telecom supply voltage

2017-08-17 Thread Peter Tarver
sides of the border of Germany and Austria, rather than Germany as a whole. Peter Tarver From: Kannan Dhamodaran [mailto:kan...@india.tejasnetworks.com] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 21:36 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] -60Vdc Telecom supply voltage Thank you Joe Randolph and Bostjan

Re: [PSES] IEEE1547 - Unintentional Islanding

2017-05-03 Thread Peter Tarver
Hi, Ralph (say hello to Sarah U also). UL 1741, Supplement A has this as a requirement in Tables SA8.1 and SA8.2. Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: Ralph McDiarmid > Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 10:59 > > Has anyone been asked to perform the Unintentional &g

Re: [PSES] Scientific principles behind Surface Creepage & Air Clearance

2017-05-10 Thread Peter Tarver
on a board has some height, so it’s possible that, under the right circumstances, Paschen’s could have an effect on Creepages as well as Clearances. Peter Tarver From: Vincent Lee Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 21:00 Hi all, Good day, 1) May I know what is the scientific relationship between

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