RE: circular connectors for power meeting EU regs

2003-08-27 Thread Enci
)? Enci At 12:23 27/08/2003 +0100, Gibling, Vic wrote: Were you going to use the contacts at maximum current rating? No. At the lowest voltage the current would be 20A, the maximum rating for the connector is 35A (derated 50°C). Incidentally, I have spent some time today searching

RE: circular connectors for power meeting EU regs

2003-08-27 Thread Enci
At 14:19 26/08/2003 +0100, Gibling, Vic wrote: Did you get a satisfactory answer from the forum? I ask as I just been told by a test house that the ITT-Canon CGL Industrial power connector we had wanted to use as a primary coupler is not suitable - apparently should only be used with secondary

Re: Conducted emissions--green wire?

2003-07-14 Thread Enci
hehehe oh man, and it isnt even April 1st. At 12:48 14/07/2003 -0600, brent.dew...@us.datex-ohmeda.com wrote: I don't think I'd go back to that test house! What the technician did was both wrong and potentially dangerous. The closest test method to this that I know of was under the

Re: The Universal Plug Adapter!???

2003-06-02 Thread Enci
onto the market before the advent of CE. .. the sad part is that it wasnt April 1st. Maybe the Compliance Magazine should have a, But it has a CE Mark, as a regular feature next to the banana skins section. Enci. At 17:42 02/06/2003 +0100, John Allen wrote: Hi Folks ... However

Re: Non-Compliant Products

2003-04-01 Thread Enci
Hi Rich, EN 60598-1:2000, Section 10.3, Leakage current for fixed and portable class 1 luminaires. At 08:11 01/04/2003 -0800, Rich Nute wrote: Hi Enci: Only this morning have I just tested a competitive product from a manufacturer in Germany, which failed miserably (+40dB

Non-Compliant Products

2003-04-01 Thread Enci
is compliance down to self regulation? How about as a consumer, buying a PC, then 6 months later (with no modifications) finds it is non-compliant (highly likeyl!!).. Can the consumer return it/demand correction/!?!? Enci I can live with a couple of dB failure that is in the minutia. What I am

Lead Free

2003-02-03 Thread Enci
Has anyone actually tried it? What are your experiences? What do non-EU countries think about it? This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your

CE. What it may mean?

2002-02-12 Thread Enci
CE = Chocolate Eggs :) Enci --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail

RE: Manufacturer's I.D. for Europe

2002-02-12 Thread Enci
Hi John, If I recall correctly, in the EEC claims are not restricted to the final re-seller or the person/organisation to place the product on the market. Claims can also be pursued against any individual in the supply chain. Enci At 07:19 12/02/02 -0800, John wrote: Also in the US

RE: Immunity Standards

2002-02-07 Thread Enci
EN50082-1:1997 is going to be replaced by EN 61000-6-1:2001. Enci Hi group, I have question concerning the differences of EN50082-1:92 and EN50082-1:97 Immunity Stadards? Regards Cecil --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society

Re: Conducted noise emission diagnosis device

2002-02-05 Thread Enci
to make one but have yet to get around it. Oh yes, symmetry is important and you will need a LISN with two outputs. Enci At 00:37 05/02/02 -0300, you wrote: Hello Group, I am looking for a device that will differentiate the dominant component (either common-mode or differential-mode current

Re: ITE Class A vs B Emissions

2002-02-05 Thread Enci
. In the radiated emissions the difference is 10dB. In the real world is there really a need for two limits? Enci - Original Message - From: richwo...@tycoint.com To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 1:40 PM Subject: ITE Class A vs B Emissions We currently

Re: Stand Alone SMPS

2002-02-05 Thread Enci
. Again, a big page and takes a little time to load. Enci At 09:54 05/02/02 +0800, you wrote: Group,immunity) to apply to test a Stand Alone SMPS unit for CE marking. This SMPS is a power source for the Audio Amplifier. EN55020 standards, since it is an associated equipment of broadcast

Re: SV: Generic emissions - EN 61000-6-3

2002-01-31 Thread Enci
Compliance with Directives http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/legislation/guide/document/ chap04.pdf It's only 4 pages. Enci --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list

RE: CE Marking - Protoypes

2002-01-27 Thread Enci
the application of CE Marking or lack thereof is meaningless. Enci Prototype, equipments for demostration aren't covered by the EMC or RTTE directive. This is article 8.2 of RTTE a similar article exist in the EMC directive 2. At trade fairs, exhibitions, demonstrations, etc., Member States shall not create

CE Marking - Protoypes

2002-01-26 Thread Enci
I am trying to find official guidelines on the CE Marking of prototypes/samples, not available for sale, but used for demonstration at trade shows or other venues. Any help is appreciated. Thank you, Enci. --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society

RE: EMC-related safety issues

2002-01-03 Thread Enci
than water, gasoline for example. Am I then liable from the damages resulting from the possible ignition of the volatile fumes from some undefined energy source, i.e. lack of emc immunity? Enci At 08:26 03/01/02 -0500, Richard Woods wrote: Ken, let me address the specific case you mentioned

Re: Merry christmas

2001-12-25 Thread Enci
Thanks Xing, and best wishes to all for the new year. Cheers, Enci p.s. Try not to study the compliance marking of any Xmas gifts. :) At 08:24 25/12/01 +0800, Xing weibing wrote: Hi Group colleagues Merry Christmas and have a new year! Best Regards Xing weibing 2001-12-25

Re: surges on 24VAC

2001-12-18 Thread Enci
onerous? Furthermore, Annex A, and Annex B of EN61000-4-5, recognises a product such as yours by allowing you to specify the installation classification, e.g. Class 0, look at Table A.1 and all the tests are not applicable. Regards, Enci At 13:43 17/12/01 -0600, you wrote: Hello everyone

An old chestnut.

2001-12-12 Thread Enci
the safety of equipment produced by SME's and hobbyists alike? Also as an informed consumer I would be able to see specific details of the standards applicable to any products I buy. Enci --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety

EMC. 10db over limit = unsafe?

2001-12-06 Thread Enci
? e.g. additional filter? Thank you in advance, Enci --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription

Re: IATA

2001-12-04 Thread Enci
;) I was thinking about active circuitry.. I'll take my foot out of my mouth now.. At 14:42 04/12/01 +, you wrote: Eh, static magnetic field. The type to cause a permanent deflection on a navigation compass. You IATA test goods in there shipping packaging. Enci wrote: emc-p

Re: IATA

2001-12-04 Thread Enci
Magnetic Material, must be marked accordingly 5.25mG at a measurement distance of 4.6m - Can not be transported by aircraft. Not much when you think the Earths magnetic field is 450 to 550mG What about frequency? Enci -Original Thread- From: richwo...@tycoint.com [mailto:richwo

Notified Body Question

2001-11-26 Thread Enci
that a ordinary test report by another laboratory? The date of the report is June 2000. EN 45001 was withdrawn on the 15 May 2000 and replaced with EN 17025. Question 2) Assuming the answer to question 1 is YES, is the report still valid ? Thank you for your help. Enci

EL (Electro Luminescent) considerations.

2001-11-20 Thread Enci
Hi Group, Could anyone tell me a little more about the safety implications/standards for the use of EL wire/sheet. Specifically when powered from a battery source,i.e. battery-inverter-EL, and the EL wire/sheet outer insulation is exposed. Thank you in advance, Enci

Looking for a book.

2001-11-19 Thread Enci
. I know that will be pretty unlikely, as this book is about as rare as hen's teeth, therefore my best bet is to get a duplicate of the book. Again if anyone is willing to do that for a reasonable price, or send it to me so that I can copy it and return it, please email me. Thank you, Enci

RE: My departure

2001-11-16 Thread Enci
John, Your departure will be loss to this forum, and I hope measures have been taken to offer you the possibility of reconsidering. Thank you for you help in the past, both on and off this forum. Enci --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society

Re: Components connected to PE

2001-11-15 Thread Enci
if not all, the safety issues are already addressed. If it is a low volume product you might well consider just using these approved components, but for high volume, where the great big dragon called Cost* is breathing fire, you may want to look at the alternatives. Is component size an issue? Enci

Fire safety. Was RE: HiPot testing of DC mains powered products

2001-11-07 Thread Enci
phase? Enci At 15:22 06/11/01 -0500, Chris Maxwell chris.maxw...@nettest.com wrote: Your answer would be a possibility for self-certification cases. However, if we want to use an NRTL mark such as UL, TUV, CSA ...; then the agency will dictate whether or not to hipot. My understanding

RE: EMI filter hazards

2001-10-29 Thread Enci
need a small dc supply for the relay. Repeat the test about 50 times and if you have a good portable scope you should be able to print off the discharge waveform and stick it in the design file. Cheap. :) Enci --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society

Re: EFT Failures..Help!

2001-10-22 Thread Enci
product? :) Enci --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: majord...@ieee.org

Re: Applying the appropriate ENs

2001-09-26 Thread Enci
/etc you choose the end use, and therefore the required standards. In reality it is easier to apply all intended standards during the design stage then let the marketing dept sell it without further work required on the DoC etc. Enci Assume a product is primarily intended for a particular use

Thin Insulation (Electrical) Material

2001-09-26 Thread Enci
Hi, I am looking for source/names/information on thin electrical insulation material - preferrably in the UK please. I have a small metal housing, which needs additional insulation. My first prototype used polyester tape, as used for transformer windings. Tape is not an ideal solution due to

Re: US Mains Plug/Earthing

2001-05-17 Thread Enci
Thank you for all your comments. Do EU manufacturers have to fit a suitable mains plug to appliances when exporting to USA?... or can it be supplied without a plug, putting the requirement on the user to follow the instructions - in my case, stating that a grounding plug must be used ? Thank

US Mains Plug/Earthing

2001-05-16 Thread Enci
I am in the UK, a customer in USA wants us to fit 2 pin mains plugs to the Class 1 appliances he is going to be buying from us. He is very firm that there are no regulations in US that requires this to be so. Is that true? Thank you. --- This message is

Trading Standards UK

2001-05-04 Thread Enci
list. Thank you, Enci. --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: majord

USA EMC requirements

2001-03-19 Thread Enci
Where can I find, or what are the USA EMC requirements for conducted and radiated emissions for an independant lighting ballast for discharge lamps? Thanks in advance. Enci --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical

Re: Harmonics - A14 revision

2001-03-01 Thread Enci
to EN61000-3-2 (also voted positive by a majority of IEC P-members) attempts to address. The next revision will go even further. Hi John, When is the next revision due and can you tell us anything more about it? Regards, Enci --- This message is from

EN60598 or EN60922 (UL1029 or UL1573)

2001-01-17 Thread Enci
in advance. Enci. --- 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: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send