RE: ESD Testing Method

2002-12-03 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Alex, The new A2 (Feb 2001) of EN61000-4-2:1995 is very clear on this point. Paragraph 7.1.3 states the charge on the EUT shall be removed prior to each applied ESD pulse. I think this would take care of the problem you are seeing with the charge reversal that you talk about in question 2. Dan

RE: Explosive Atmosphere Safety Question

2002-10-09 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
plates arranged in a coaxial manner. Dan Kinney -Original Message- From: George Tang [SMTP:gt...@lsil.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 10:17 PM To: Ken Javor; Price, Ed; 'EMC-PSTC List' Subject: RE: Explosive Atmosphere Safety Question You are exactly right. I used

RE: Family Tree of EMC/EMI/ESD Standards

2002-06-03 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
John, This looks like a good site. I have noticed one point you should be aware of. EN61000-4-2 is listed with Amendment 1 only. Amendment 2 came out in 2001 and has some significant changes. As I go through you site, I'll send whatever comments I have to you directly. Dan -Original

RE: Coaxial Switches

2002-05-21 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Try http://www.jfwindustries.com/ -Original Message- From: richwo...@tycoint.com [SMTP:richwo...@tycoint.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 9:45 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Coaxial Switches Other than Adilent, what are some other sources for low power (1W)

SIL Ratings

2002-05-04 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
rating. Does anyone have any experience with either SIL ratings or IEC61508 who might be able to shed some light? Dan Kinney Lead Qualification Engineer Horner APG, LLC Indianapolis, IN --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical

RE: Surge Applications

2002-01-16 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Dave, Everything seems reasonable and right to me. I would do it just as you have stated but I have never worked with a system of this sort (RF port and antenna). Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: Spencer, David H [SMTP:david.spen...@usa.xerox.com] Sent: Wednesday

internal modem

2001-12-13 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
questions, but for now, all of you have given me a clear direction to follow. Thanks again. Dan Kinney Horner APG, LLC --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http

internal modem

2001-12-12 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
and UL 508 and UL1604, but we are unfamiliar with telephone line connectivity. Can anyone tell me what FCC or other requirements will need to be met for sale of this product in the U.S.; no intention at this time to sell outside the U.S. Thanks Dan Kinney Horner APG, LLC Indianapolis

RE: Immunity standards equivalence?

2001-11-07 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
the document. In all cases, tests are conducted with an 80% modulated 1kHz sine wave (instead of pulse modulation at 200Hz). A1 was added to justify this. Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: wmf...@aol.com [SMTP:wmf...@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 3:39 PM

RE: Request for help RE: NEMA 7

2001-04-25 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
me a call and I will read it to you. I can be reached at (317) 916-4274 extension 462. Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: Andrew Wood [SMTP:andrew.w...@landinst.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 8:46 AM To: 'emc-pstc' Subject: Request for help RE: NEMA 7

Dielectric Voltage-Withstand Test

2001-04-24 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
. Is the proper method then to lift the ground leg of the regulator and then work on down the line lifting each current conducting component to ground? Dan Kinney Horner APG --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee

RE: ESD generators max Contact discharge level

2001-04-20 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
shall be used where contact discharge cannot be applied. What conditions would make it such that contact discharge could not be applied? Thanks in advance. Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: Douglas C. Smith [SMTP:d...@emcesd.com] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 2:54 PM

Application of equipment in U.S. aircraft

2001-02-26 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
the installer and the FAA or an issue for us to be concerned and involved with. My request might be a little off topic for this group, but if anyone can point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. Dan Kinney --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society

RE: Interpretation of EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-4-6 Requirements

2001-02-16 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
to receive multiple views and reassuring when several tend to tell you the same thing. Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: S Raz [SMTP:ieee-...@itl.co.il] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 4:00 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Cc: jim_bac...@monarch.com Subject

RE: creepage distances (EN61131-2)

2000-12-21 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
too, have to tell all of you. I would be in total darkness without your insight. Thanks, Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: Ned Devine [SMTP:ndev...@entela.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 2:19 PM To: Emc-Pstc (E-mail) Subject: RE: creepage distances (EN61131

creepage distances (EN61131-2)

2000-12-20 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
my interpretations and can be distilled down to one question; have I interpreted each point above correctly? Any advice, general or specific, will be greatly appreciated. Happy Holidays all. Dan Kinney Horner APG --- This message is from the IEEE EMC

RE: Thermocouple issues

2000-12-15 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Joe, UL uses super glue to attach the thermocouple. Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: Joe Finlayson [SMTP:jfinlay...@telica.com] Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 2:53 PM To: 'NEBS Newsgroup'; 'EMC PSTC' Subject: Thermocouple issues I am in the process

RE: FCC Part 15 Class B

2000-11-28 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
47CFR Part 15 Subpart B, paragraph 15.101(a) would lead you believe so. Within the table, under Type of device, it says Other Class B digital devices and peripherals. - Verification. Dan Kinney -Original Message- From: Courtland Thomas [SMTP:ctho...@patton.com] Sent: Tuesday

RE: FCC Part 15 exempted devices

2000-11-02 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Thanks all for the enlightening feedback. Most of the information was consistent and helps me make a case. This group continues to be one of my best sources of professional information. Dan Kinney Horner APG --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society

RE: FCC Part 15 exempted devices

2000-11-02 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Great point Dave. This and paragraph 15.29 are found under Subpart A - General. In my book, they're on page 615 and 619. Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: David Spencer [SMTP:dspen...@oresis.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 7:25 PM To: 'Grant, Tania (Tania

RE: Got another beef about an NRTL (haven't we all?)

2000-10-25 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Bravo Robert - you're right on the mark. Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: Loop, Robert [SMTP:rl...@hnt.wylelabs.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 11:58 AM To: tgr...@lucent.com Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: Got another beef about an NRTL

RE: Application of agency safety markings

2000-09-22 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
. And this will cost you for their time and transportation. If you have one or two applications and you're dealing with large equipments, this might be a viable option. However, if your product is spread all over creation, there's no way. Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From

RE: EN61000-6-2: Voltage dip immunity testing

2000-09-20 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
and two durations (and no discrimination in performance). Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: rehel...@mmm.com [SMTP:rehel...@mmm.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 7:23 AM To: david_ster...@ademco.com Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: EN61000-6-2

RE: 90 V gas-filled arrestors source?

2000-09-08 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Schaffner does. They can be reached at 800-367-5566 or 732-225-9533. Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: David Gelfand [SMTP:gelf...@memotec.com] Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 10:07 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: 90 V gas-filled arrestors source

RE: Vedr.: ENV 50204

2000-09-06 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
I just reviewed my copy of EN 61000-4-3 and can see where it replaces ENV 50140 but no mention of ENV 50204. What am I missing? Dan Kinney Horner APG -Original Message- From: Gert Gremmen [SMTP:cet...@cetest.nl] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 1:54 PM To: Helge Knudsen; emc-p

RE: Line/Neutral to Earth MOVS

2000-06-13 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Why do you need the MOVs? Why not just take the L N to ground via a gas tube each? Dan dan.kin...@heapg.com -Original Message- From: James, Chris [SMTP:c...@dolby.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 7:10 AM To: 'Peter Merguerian'; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE:

ground plane size for EN 61000-4-4

2000-06-12 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
of specific dimensions. I would appreciate any comment on the apparent requirement for a 1m by 1m ground plane as our ground plane is 36 inches by 6 feet. Dan Kinney dan.kin...@heapg.com --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical

Documentation required by EN 50081-2

2000-06-07 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
to the relevant standard [EN 50081-1]? Dan Kinney dan.kin...@heapg.com --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to: majord...@ieee.org with the single line

RE: OJ mystery

2000-05-16 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Chirs, Everything you said sounds reasonable except EN61000-6-2 is not a product specific standard; it is a generic standard. Dan Kinney Horner APG (317) 916-4274 -Original Message- From: Maxwell, Chris [SMTP:chr...@gnlp.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 7:35 AM To: emc-p

RE: Immunity Port distinction EN 50082-2:1995

2000-03-27 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
: http://www.heapg.com -Original Message- From: Michael Mertinooke [SMTP:mertino...@skyskan.com] Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 10:36 AM To: 'Dan Kinney (A)' Subject: RE: Immunity Port distinction EN 50082-2:1995 Yeah, no sweat. If the ports are for signal functions

RE: EMC - Declaration of Incorporation?

2000-03-27 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
: http://www.heapg.com -Original Message- From: Michael Mertinooke [SMTP:mertino...@skyskan.com] Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 10:28 AM To: 'Dan Kinney (A)' Subject: RE: EMC - Declaration of Incorporation? Dan; Until 6 minths ago I was working for one of your competitors

Immunity Port distinction EN 50082-2:1995

2000-03-25 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
Greetings all. There is little difference between Table 2 and Table 3 of EN 50082-2 but there is some. I don't know if the ports on my products are considered Ports for signal lines and data buses not involved in process control, etc. (Table 2) or if they are Ports for process, measurement and

RE: EMC - Declaration of Incorporation?

2000-03-24 Thread Dan Kinney (A)
I too have a problem with application of DOC or DOI. We produce Programmable Logic Controllers and associated Input/Output cards. I've been told I should use the DOI since the PLC will be incorporated into some larger machine that it will control and that the I/O cards will be incorporated into