Re: [PSES] Big Boot from List Server

I got this email for the first time last night. It says I’m unsubscribed now? So my main question is, have I actually been unsubscribed or is this a bogus email? Enquiring minds want to know. Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2605 (913) 440 1540 KB5UKT "We call it theory

[PSES] Marine Safety question

Hello group, I have a question about IEC/EN 60950-22 and if it applies to equipment mounted on non-SOLAS marine vessels? Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer (913) 440 1540 KB5UKT "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will

Re: [PSES] Quasipeak definition

Dieter, Peak detection is like the barn door is wide open into the analyzer. QP detection is like the small door in the barn door is the only part open. Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "We call it theory when we know much about something but

[PSES] EN 55020

Hello everyone, It has been suggested to me that EN 55020 is withdrawn. I have searched the standards of these directives: 2014/53/EU RE_D 2014/30/EU EMC 2014/35/EU LVD and I cannot find it listed so does this mean it is gone? Thanks for any and all help, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance

[PSES] Marine Radar test labs for ETSI EN 302 248

Hello everyone, I'm looking for test labs which can test to the Marine Radar standard of EN 302 248 (RE_D version). Any leads greatly appreciated! Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take

[PSES] RE_D question Marine Product

Hello everyone, I've been asked if EN 60945 will be required for CE marking a RE_D Marine product? I don't think so, I'm looking for guidance on this one. I'm thinking if you meet all applicable standards listed under RE_D you are done. Have I missed something? Thanks, Michael Sundstrom

[PSES] EU Requirements question

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding the shipment of customer bought unit (old compliance before RE_D) back to the EU after RE_D. If a customer ships in old compliant equipment for repair how do I get it back to them in the EU if it isn't compliant with the new standards now in effect

Re: [PSES] EMC co-location distance question

Regan, In regards to the daisy chaining: Hook up equipment (daisy chaining) until such a time as you don't get a 2 dB increase of any unwanted signals. I think this is in ANSI or CISPR? Everyone, What am I remembering partly here? Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606

Re: [PSES] Conformity assessment under RED

Everyone, I would opinion that the TV is a broadcast receiver and therefor it falls under RE-D. Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "We call it theory when we know much about something but nothing works, and practice when everything works but

Re: [PSES] CORRECTION (wrong page) Passive Loop Emissions [General Use]

Not much different from any other in situ testing I've ever done. Guess I looked like a mad scientist and didn't know it. Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "We call it theory when we know much about something but nothing works, and practice when

[PSES] Job openings

Hello group, I have been told we have two compliance opening here at Garmin in Olathe, Kansas. Contact: Mr. Douglas Kealey Title: Manager Environmental & Regulatory Affairs Extension: +19134405210 x5210 Email: doug.kea...@garmin.com Thanks, Michael Sundstrom

[PSES] EN 55020

Esteemed enlightened colleagues, Has EN 55020 been given a date of withdrawal? I ask in relation to RED (2014-53-EU) for a radio product with AM/FM/Bluetooth(r) ??? Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it

Re: [PSES] Fwd: ESD, part of our training Enjoy!

Courtland, Or like when my boss said he had never seen anything effected by the VCP in an ESD test and I showed him how it knocked out my USB mouse at 8KV contact to VCP every 5th hit or so. From over 10 feet away. My laptop didn't last much longer either, I'm wondering if it is connected to

Re: [PSES] Fire ants

What is Terro? Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "We call it theory when we know much about something but nothing works, and practice when everything works but nobody knows why." -- Albert Einstein -Original Message- From: John

Re: [PSES] outdoor EMC testing - questions

Ralph, Back in a previous lifetime (at a test lab) I had a similar EUT to test. You need to setup your antenna every 20 degrees or 30 degrees or 45 degrees around the outside of the EUT at a 3 meter or 10 meters measurement distance. You need to tailor the setup to the space you have. You need

Re: [PSES] Power Supply Safety approval

ghe''or bet pagh jIH Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "We call it theory when we know much about something but nothing works, and practice when everything works but nobody knows why." -- Albert Einstein -Original Message- From:

Re: [PSES] Marine Equipment for CE

John, EN60945 is your go to standard for marine EU. Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." Earl Nightingale From: John Allen

Re: [PSES] Highest clock frequency in a device.

Gary, Look at 47CFR15.33. Here I cut a piece out for you: investigation. (b) For unintentional radiators: (1) Except as otherwise indicated in paragraphs (b)(2) or (b)(3) of this section, for an unintentional radiator, including a digital device, the spectrum shall be investigated from the

Re: [PSES] Preselector requirement in ANSIC63.4 -low PRF

So the SA is not in overload, which could give a wrong amplitude otherwise. Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." Earl Nightingale From:

Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] Stricter limits than legal (CISPR11, IEC, etc,) Where?

Ed, Some of the lamps have a warning to not use at USCG radio sites. Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” Earl Nightingale From: Ed Price

Re: [PSES] Getting 2 emails for many posts on the forum - is it just me?

And twice. Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT "Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." Earl Nightingale -Original Message- From: John Woodgate

[PSES] DAB Receiver

Hello group, I'm being ask what is the certification process for a DAB receiver? I need to know the proper steps one must take to certify a DAB receiver? Looking to go to EU / AS/NZ / Canada. I've run across EN 50248:2001 anything more up to date I need to know about? Thanks, Michael Sundstrom

[PSES] DAB RX

Looking for a list of any EU standards on DAB receivers? Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer KB5UKT CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contain information that may be

Re: [PSES] EMC on Industrial Cut-Off Saws

Yes well, I’m a compliance engineer and a Ham radio operator also! That goes far in my public standings I can tell you! Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 KB5UKT It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. Henry David Thoreau From:

Re: [PSES] air activated finger probes

Lego's www.lego.comhttp://www.lego.com While at a previous job I had a fellow engineer who became the Lego Engineer. His main job was to support the reliability team do one off jobs like what you're talking about. Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 It's not

Re: [PSES] Human fingertip capacitance.

In a long ago job I learned the two 480K Ohm resistors in the ESD gun ground lead was to simulate the human body (whole body). Something about shaping the current pulse or flow to ground? Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 It's not what you look at that

Re: [PSES] Buying Standards

Marty McFly notes? Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. Henery David Thoreau From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen [mailto:g.grem...@cetest.nl] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 11:32 AM To:

Re: [PSES] Failure of Radiated emission

Are not forgetting site variations also? I think the site attenuation has leeway also. I remember something like +8-0 dB??? Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 Whatever your discipline, become a student of excellence in all things. Take every opportunity to

[PSES] IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1 (ed. 2) A2

List members, I'm having a hard time understanding how this safety standard can require 'all symbols' used on a product to be explained in the operators manual? The non-safety symbols especially. Anyone know of any IEC TC108 members I can email? I have a call into my overseas safety lab tonight.

[PSES] IEC 60950-1 A2:2013 clause 1.7.1.3

Thanks everyone for your replies. The consensus is that every symbol needs to be explained in the owner's manual. Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 Whatever your discipline, become a student of excellence in all things. Take every opportunity to

[PSES] IEC 60950-1 A2:2013 clause 1.7.1.3

I have a question about interpretation of this clause: 1.7.1.3 Use of graphical symbols Graphical symbols placed on the equipment, whether required by this standard or not, shall be in accordance with IEC 60417 or ISO 3864-2 or ISO 7000, if available. In the absence of suitable symbols, the

[PSES] 802.11a (5GHz WiFi)

Hello all, My question is where can I find more information about the restrictions of only using 802.11a inside in the EU? What document is that stated in? Thanks, Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 Whatever your discipline, become a student of excellence in

Re: [PSES] E-Labelling?

Mike, Canada allows electronic labeling for ICES-3 only. Not allowed for RSS-GEN/RSS-210. Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 Whatever your discipline, become a student of excellence in all things. Take every opportunity to observe people who manifest the

Re: [PSES] radiated emissions testing may understate actual emissions, an example using a class D stereo amp

I'm pretty sure that: The only reason the FAA is still using AM is they don't have the money to replace all the AM radios in use. Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-2606 (913) 440-1540 Whatever your discipline, become a student of excellence in all things. Take every opportunity

[PSES] Foam Table Documentation

Hello, I have been asked to find where in the FCC/EU specifications it documents the use / requirement for the foam table on the test site. ANSI maybe? I know it is a best engineering practice, but I'm having a hard time finding it in writing. I have been audited several times and even had

[PSES] Foam table for EMC site

Hello List members! I've been asked to find a supply that can provide the closed cell foam material used in a EMC setup as a table for OATS or inside a chamber. Does anyone have any contacts? Michael Sundstrom Garmin Compliance Engineer 2-5156 (913) 440-1540