Re: [PSES] USB Mains Outlet sockets

2015-03-16 Thread Allen, Chris
I have recently bought an outlet socket / USB charger module from Ikea which connects in to their under cupboard lighting system. When my iPhone 5 is plugged in to it the touch screen is very erratic and jumps when I use it. Chris. -Original Message- From: John Woodgate

Re: [PSES] TTE Equipment and RTTE Directive

2014-11-24 Thread Allen, Chris
The TS 103-021 series has been replaced by ES 203-021 series. If you obtain an ES 203-021 test report it can be used in some countries outside the EU instead of carrying out local testing. Thanks, Chris. -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Sent: 21

Re: [PSES] Failure of Radiated emission

2014-09-05 Thread Allen, Chris
Hi Kris, As long as the configuration that the customer / market surveillance authority has used is valid and representative of use and tested according to the standard I don't think you will have a leg to stand on. Have a look at Whereas: (17) in the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. It states

Re: [PSES] Cooling fan safety query

2013-12-13 Thread Allen, Chris
Hi Ian, The last company I was with used to specify a single manufacturer's fan in the UL report including supply voltage / current / CFM) and then (with UL's agreement) include the words or any recognised equivalent component. During the factory inspections, if a fan was being fitted from a

Re: [PSES] Job titles

2013-10-01 Thread Allen, Chris
Hi Doug, I have added the word Product before Compliance Engineer. This narrows down the type of role a little and you can always use something more specific like Telecoms, Automotive etc. depending on what job you are applying for. If you want to jazz it up a bit try Product Compliance