Re: [PSES] 3 phase 408V in EU and Emissions Classification

distribution network as would occur between two large factories, for example. So your gear will definitely need to meet Class B limits, or only be installed by special permission of the local authority having jurisdiction. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 19-Nov-15, at 11:24, C

Re: [PSES] In-situ testing of Machines for CE Mark

may not be required. BE VERY CAREFUL with designating a machine or an assembly as part of a fixed installation, as the owner is required to understand EMC and maintain the compliance of the equipment over its lifetime. Many customers are not too happy about that idea. Doug Nix > On 26-Feb-16,

Re: [PSES] Ambient temperature

bject, then heating will occur. Doug Nix > On 2-Mar-16, at 10:06, Scott Xe wrote: > > Brian, > > I also suspect the forced air circulation may help the heat dissipation. > This variation will affect the result. When we conduct temperature rise at > room temperature, we wi

Re: [PSES] [PSES] EU's new approach directive transitions

questions with anyone. I sit on ISO TC199/JWG1, WG5 and WG8 for Canada, so I may be able to help answer some of these more challenging questions. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org <mailto:d...@ieee.org> +1.519.729.5704 Skype: cic-inc > On 13-Apr-16, at 13:12, Brian O'Connell wrote: > >

Re: [PSES] IEEE Elections and Constitution

I voted “NO” as well. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 14-Sep-16, at 15:58, Schaefer, David wrote: > > All, > > I’m sure you all have been receiving emails from the IEEE about the upcoming > elections and vote on the constitutional amendment. A link

Re: [PSES] Fire ants

, like aluminum, vs. aluminium. Who knows what the rationale is. Not me, I’m just an engineer. Now pass me that wrench / spanner. Ya know what I mean! Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 15-Sep-16, at 09:01, Michael Derby wrote: > > You mean “Queen’s English” and “Incorrec

Re: [PSES] Criteria for determining industrial vs. non-industrial for EMC testing purposes

Class A performance is acceptable. The deciding factor is the sharing of the supply with domestic establishments. If a location is fed from its own substation and there are no dwellings supplied from that substation, it’s an industrial location, and therefore Class A. Doug Nix d...@ieee

Re: [PSES] Criteria for determining industrial vs. non-industrial for EMC testing purposes

ISM equipment based on Class A as defined in EN 55011, so while the classes are not explicitly part of the Generic standard, they are referenced. Look for the sharing of the supply as the criterion. If it’s shared with domestic users, it’s Class B as far as I’m concerned. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org

Re: [PSES] Criteria for determining industrial vs. non-industrial for EMC testing purposes

with domestic establishments. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 19-Oct-16, at 12:23, John Woodgate wrote: > > 1. Yes. > > 2. > Original statement is true only if the substation output is at MV or higher. > If it is at LV, the location is strictly RCLI (reside

Re: [PSES] Criteria for determining industrial vs. non-industrial for EMC testing purposes

oth residential and non-residential > loads. Sharing is the norm, but there are exceptions, of course. > > With best wishes DESIGN IT IN! OOO – Own Opinions Only > www.jmwa.demon.co.uk <http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk/> J M Woodgate and > Associates Rayleigh England > > Sylv

Re: [PSES] Acoustic Warning - sound pressure level

Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 6-Feb-17, at 18:58, Doug Powell wrote: > > > ​All, > > I recall some time ago reading information on minimum sound pressure level > for acoustic warning in noisy environments. It was possibly in an IEC > stand

[PSES] European wire numbering?

provide would be helpful. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to All emc-pstc postings

Re: [PSES] European wire numbering?

s. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 26-Mar-17, at 10:21, Doug Nix wrote: > > Colleagues, > > I have been scouring IEC 61082-1 to see if I can find a prescribed method for > identifying individual conductors in a panel (not conductors in a multi > conductor

Re: [PSES] Test

Yes we do, not just EMC and electrical safety! Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 29-Aug-17, at 13:55, Elias Franquis wrote: > > I am still receiving email from this group. > > I would like to know if this group also speak about system and software safet. > &

[PSES] JOB POSTING - ONTARIO, CANADA

PLEASE CONTACT TED TYCZKA DIRECTLY A very notable, “high-profile” client who is seeking a Safety & Services Sales/Business Development Professional - to join their Machine Services Division - the focus of the role is to spearhead/lead the sale of Engineering Services related to “functional safe

Re: [PSES] IEC 62368-1 3ed, Final Draft International Standard (FDIS)

edition is published as only editorial changes and not technical charges are allowed at FDIS. The best way to know about what is coming is to be part of the process. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 19-Mar-18, at 13:27, Richard Nute wrote: > > > I largely agre

[PSES] New Guide to the EMC Directive

Colleagues, In case you missed it, the EU has finally issued a new Guide to the EMC Directive. Get yours for free: https://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/28323 Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from

[PSES] Looking for Industrial CE Marking consultant in the US Midwest.

I am looking for an industrial CE Marking consultant with expertise in at least the following Directives: Machinery Low Voltage EMC Pressure Equipment ATEX Industrial Gas Burning Equipment This is for occasional consulting as a third-party consultant to the client. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1

Re: [PSES] safety standards--outdoor electric machine

Hi Chester, Don’t forget that this kind of equipment should conform to ASME B20.1, Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 16-Oct-18, at 12:03, Chester Summers wrote: > > Hello, listmates— > > I’m scoping North Amer

Re: [PSES] safety standards--outdoor electric machine

ttp://www.wsps.ca/WSPS/media/Site/Resources/Downloads/User-Guide-to-Conveyor-Belt-Safety.pdf?ext=.pdf> Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 16-Oct-18, at 16:17, Chester Summers wrote: > > Hi, Doug— > Yes, ASME B20.1 applies and certain aspects of it were included in the > in

Re: [PSES] CE non-conformity statistics

I’d be very interested in seeing more on this topic as well. I frequently get questions from my clients regarding EU enforcement activities. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 29-Oct-18, at 19:34, Regan Arndt wrote: > > Greetings fellow members, > > > >

[PSES] A question about FDA language and interlocking devices

escribed by the FDA as “knife-edge and fingerstock” connection, but I am concerned that this may not be at all what is meant. As always, any guidance you can offer will be welcomed and appreciated! Best, Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1

Re: [PSES] A question about FDA language and interlocking devices

Thanks all for your responses. 🙂 You’ve given me a few clues that I can use to start a deeper dive. 👍🤓 Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 5-Feb-19, at 15:59, MIKE SHERMAN wrote: > > I see another probably more likely interpretation of "knife edge and finger &g

Re: [PSES] phishing e-mail from an old account of yours?

Colleagues, No website breaches or mail account hacking is required for these kinds of scams. All someone needs is to scrape your email address from a public website (think LinkedIn, but a corporate site can be it too). Once you have that it’s a pretty easy job to spoof someone’s email. Doug

Re: [PSES] Tamper-proof Hardware

to remove the tamperproof hardware. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 6-Apr-19, at 16:27, Robert Johnson wrote: > > I notice that IEC 62368 mentions tamper-proof screws in a couple places > (articles 0.8, 0.11), although not explicitly requiring them. It describes &g

Re: [PSES] E-Stop Questions

e estop device is IEC 60947-5-5, Low voltage switchgear and controlgear—Part 5-5: Control circuit devices and switching elements—Electrical emergency stop device with mechanical latching function. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 24-Apr-19, at 14:52, Mark Ortlieb wrote: > &g

[PSES] Looking for South American Product Safety Consultants

NDT, robotics and related equipment. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to All

Re: [PSES] ISO 12100: 2010(E)

ask! Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 16-Sep-19, at 17:00, Douglas Powell wrote: > > All, > > It seems the old ISO 12100–1 and ISO 14121–1 are both replaced with ISO > 12100: 2010(E). And yet ISO TR 14121-2 remains active and available > (https://www.iso.or

Re: [PSES] [EXTERNAL] Re: [PSES] act of God versus safety

I completely agree John. Your revised definition is on the money! Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 30-Dec-19, at 15:40, John Woodgate wrote: > > The volcanologists are not good enough. No human knowledge is exhaustive. It > fits fairly well with your cited definit

Re: [PSES] CODEBOOK DOWNLOAD

I buy all my ENs there. I’ve had very good service over the last few years dealing with them. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 16-Jan-20, at 14:55, John Woodgate wrote: > > You can find far more attractive prices for the EN versions of IEC standards > at https://www

Re: [PSES] EMO versus EMS

following activation of the e-stop function. It looks like this may a good time to write a post on this topic. Regan, if you would like to email me off-list, I’d be happy to anonymously address your questions in the post. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 14-May-20, at 20:59, M

Re: [PSES] Risk Assessment question

differences but they are not. IMO use of FMEA/FMECA for human risk assessment is a serious error and one I strongly counsel against making. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 16-Jun-20, at 18:49, Douglas Powell wrote: > > All, > > Over the past several years, ne

Re: [PSES] Applicability of the Machine Directive

they are external then it is a machine part and outside the MD. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 24-Sep-20, at 16:35, Peter Tarver wrote: > > Hello. > > For the following, I have (nearly) concluded that the > Machinery Directive applies, but I have some linger

[PSES] Job opening at Technology International

: Rupert Witherow rwithe...@techintl.com (804) 794-4144 — Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send

Re: [PSES] Electric Current Abroad

Try this resource: https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country/ <https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country/> Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 28-Oct-20, at 16:47, Douglas Powell wrote: > > All, > > In the distan

[PSES] Job Opening: Clarion Safety Systems

Colleagues, I recently learned that Clarion Safety Systems is looking to fill the following position. I have nothing to do with the search, so please contact the Clarion contact shown below. Inquiries from interested parties should be sent to: Cherie (cgorm...@clarionsafety.com

[PSES] URGENT: Need an FCC compliance consultant and some labs in Texas

other involvement by me. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to All emc-pstc postings

Re: [PSES] Instruction for use symbol...

I would use ISO 7010-M002. The blue colour denotes that the action shown by the pictogram is mandatory. I would not change it to black unless you have no other option, i.e., you’re moulding the symbol into a black plastic case. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 5-Feb-21, at 10

Re: [PSES] Electrical safety certification for US / Canada

and-service-certification/directory> If you’re looking for the accreditation scope for an Inspection Body, you can find that here: https://www.scc.ca/en/accreditation/programs/inspection-bodies/directory <https://www.scc.ca/en/accreditation/programs/inspection-bodies/directory> Doug Nix d

Re: [PSES] Touch temperature limits for accessible parts

VALUES IN PRODUCT STANDARDS WITH THE AID OF EN 563 ISO 13732-1:2006, Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Methods for the assessment of human responses to contact with surfaces — Part 1: Hot surfaces Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 2-Sep-21, at 09:02, Scott Xe wrote: >

Re: [PSES] Machinery Leakage Current

currents can be startling the first time you see them “in the wild”. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 1-Feb-22, at 13:24, Stultz, Mark > <0f79f2e10e47-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ieee.org> wrote: > > Hello, <> > Is there a hard limit for leakage curr

[PSES] EMO vs E-Stop - New post on machinerysafety101.com

, so I’m counting on Mike to debunk any errors I made. I look forward to the discussion! https://machinerysafety101.com/2022/02/08/emo-vs-estop/ <https://machinerysafety101.com/2022/02/08/emo-vs-estop/> Best, Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 72

Re: [PSES] Earthing -- Star vs Spring/Split Washers

two are a great start. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 15-Feb-22, at 14:48, Douglas E Powell wrote: > > James, > > Most safety standards have requirements for ground bond testing based on the > current available in the hazard. I've never seen requirement

[PSES] FCC Requirements for mobile industrial robots

use in a Class A environment. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to All em

[PSES] FCC Requirements for mobile industrial robots

use in a Class A environment. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to All em

Re: [PSES] FCC Requirements for mobile industrial robots

Thanks, Larry. This is helpful. Now, what about the unintentional emissions from the rest of the equipment, i.e., sensors, drives, PC controller, battery charge management system… Remember, this puppy is going into an industrial environment. It’s not a Roomba. 😀 Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1

Re: [PSES] FCC Requirements for mobile industrial robots

requirements? Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 7-Mar-22, at 12:03, Ken Wyatt wrote: > > Hi Doug, wouldn’t this fall under IEC 61326 as an industrial product? That > standard specifies CISPR 11 and it would fall under Class A (industrial > environments). As such, I suspec

Re: [PSES] FCC Requirements for mobile industrial robots

That makes good sense to me, Larry, and confirms my thoughts on this. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 7-Mar-22, at 12:06, Larry K. Stillings > wrote: > > Doug, > > I would think FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A is applicable for the rest of > the system, s

Re: [PSES] [Spam] Re: [PSES] "how to fish" - UKCA extension legislation.

For thiose interested in watching the debate in the House of Lords, you can watch a recording here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/4325a224-3bdd-4b1b-a707-dbb82b7c8f8c?in=17:20:16 Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Dec 15, 2022, at 10:33, Rick Linford > <1e1

[PSES] Exclusion from the RED?

hardware need to be removed from the product? If the software switch was used, the end user would not be able to enable the transceivers. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety

[PSES] Magnetic fields, human exposure standards, and pacemakers

Hi Dan, I saw this come across my inbox this morning and immediately thought about the conversation on this list that you started in 2022. I thought you might be interested in the lead article on the pacemaker study. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > Begin forwarded mess

Re: [PSES] Non-NRTL Field Inspection Service Provider in the Michigan / Midwest Region

Hi All, In Canada, the list of accredited inspection bodies can be found on the Standards Council of Canada website: https://www.scc.ca/en/accreditation/programs/inspection-bodies/directory Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Feb 24, 2023, at 14:26, emcl...@gmail.com wr

[PSES] Can anyone tell me what this symbol means?

Colleagues, I came across the eyelash-like symbol above the MOSFET in the image below, and I am at a loss for what it represents. My searches of schematic symbol databases has come up dry as well. Anyone know what this means?  Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704

Re: [PSES] EStops

look at my article, https://machinerysafety101.com/2018/08/28/emergency-stop-pull-cords/. There are some suggestions for drop handles in the “markers” section. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Apr 20, 2023, at 16:21, sgbrody wrote: > > Experts, > > Have read throu

[PSES] ❌ ISO 13849-1:2023 – Do Not Use ❌

until some undetermined later date. If you want to know what the problems are with this standard, please read my article on the topic: ❌ ISO 13849-1:2023 – Do Not Use ❌ <https://machinerysafety101.com/2023/05/01/do-not-use-iso-13849-1-2023/>. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 72

Re: [PSES] Rated Mains Operating Voltage Regional Compatibility [General Use]

single-phase voltages. There is a similar reference at https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country/. I have not found an online reference for three-phase voltages, Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On May 6, 2023, at 05:09, Agar, Philip (Leonardo,

Re: [PSES] Looking for AI or machine vision related ISO standards for safety

discussed a risk assessment methodology that Barnaby Simkin from NVIDIA developed. It was good, but I think it’s very premature to be entrusting safety to AI systems. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Jun 7, 2023, at 10:37, David Huff wrote: > > All, > I am working to guide

[PSES] Training Delivery in the EU

e that Information for Use (MD Annex 1, 1.7) is required to be provided in the official language of the country of use, and training is certainly information for use, but how to bridge the language gap for live training? Any thoughts will be appreciated... -- Doug Nix d...@ie

Re: [PSES] Training Delivery in the EU

Thanks for all the responses! Very much appreciated! Doug Nix d...@mac.com "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read these books." Mark Twain On 2011-11-23, at 00:30 , John Woodgate wrote: > It seems to me that it is a reasonable

Looking for a RoHS Specialist

All, I am looking for a RoHS specialist to conduct a sub-contract a design review this summer. Prefer Canadian labs or consultants located in Ontario, but will consider all comers. Pleas contact me offline. Regards, Doug Nix Compliance InSight Consulting Inc. Know Risk...Design Safety™

Looking for a Product Compliance and Safety Engineer – Contractor

. Knowledge in engineering principles, theory and practice. For more information, please contact, Ramsey Warren Lexicon Staffing, Inc. 503-419-6373 - Office 800-773-9092 - Toll-Free rwar...@lexiconstaffing.com -- Doug Nix, A.Sc.T. IEEE PSES Kitchener-Waterloo Section, Ontario, Canada d...@ieee.org

Re: RoHs Compliance - any pointers?

/pub/0/976/105 “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” – Henry Ford Doug Nix d...@complianceinsight.ca 519.729.5704 On Aug 12, 2008, at 12:33, Charles Blackham wrote: http://www.rohs.gov.uk/ is a good starting point

Re: Cable Assemblies for EU

these are legitimate. -- Doug Nix, A.Sc.T. IEEE PSES Kitchener-Waterloo Section, Ontario, Canada d...@ieee.org mobile (519) 729-5704 fax (519) 653-1318 Find me LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnix On Aug 27, 2008, at 16:30, Brian O'Connell wrote: > It depends. Is the cable part o

Re: Machinery safety and emergency switch

red over safeguarding systems which are preferred over complementary protective devices. I'm available to discuss this offline if you need more information. -- Doug Nix, A.Sc.T. IEEE PSES Kitchener-Waterloo Section, Ontario, Canada d...@ieee.org mobile (519) 729-5704 fax (519) 653-1318 Fin

Re: Machinery safety and emergency switch

determine the degree of control reliability required from the system. This will determine the need for single or dual channel construction and monitoring requirements. -- Doug Nix, A.Sc.T. IEEE PSES&n bsp; Kitchener-Waterloo Section, Ontario, Canada d...@ieee.org mobile (519) 729-5704 fax (519) 653-

Re: Constructional Data Form, CDF, in test report

That I'd like to see! Doug Nix d...@mac.com "Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than in the one where it sprang up" - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. On Sep 11, 2008, at 10:23, Brian O'Connell wrote: > I can > safely admit that I once wrot

Re: NFPA 79 Section 9.1.4.1

ting the aforementioned touch currents. My guess is that the inspector cited 9.1.4.1 because, like me, he couldn't find the section in the NEC or UL 508A that prohibits switching the neutral with a control device. Anyone who could cite that section of the code would probably have the answer

Re: What's the deal with Wire Nuts?

e not redundant, captive devices and thus not acceptable in the EU. As far as I know, these connectors were originally intended for use in building wiring applications on fixed wiring installations, not for applications subject too vibration and shock in normal use. -- Doug Nix, A.Sc.T. IEEE PSES To

Re: [PSES] Another question on wire colors

could use all black wire and just number the conductors, and still be compliant with NFPA 79 and EN/IEC 60204-1, but your electricians would hate you. :-) Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On 8-Oct-15, at 16:57, Nyffenegger, Dave wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > There&#

[PSES] Possible Symposium Date Change

link above does not work, try copying and pasting this URL into your browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3WN52WM Thanks for your feedback! Doug Nix VP Conferences d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the

Re: [PSES] A Machine or not A Machine!

inspection and label the product for both markets. -- Doug Nix Compliance InSight Consulting Inc. Office: (519) 650-4753 Mobile (519) 729-5704 Skype: cic-inc Request a meeting: http://tungle.me/dougnix d...@complianceinsight.ca On 1-March-2012, at 11:05, Kim Boll Jensen wrote: > Hi

[PSES] Looking for a copy of SPI AN-134

in the SPI catalog, and I have not been able to get any kind of response from SPI to calls and emails. Any help would be appreciated! -- Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety

[PSES] Statistical data on workplace injuries attributed to failure of SRP/CS on machinery?

recognized in the paper (and here too!) of course! -- Doug Nix d...@ieee.org "The problem with common sense is that it's not too common." - Mark Twain - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering S

[PSES] Writer's Workshop Webinar

13-Jul-12, 10:30 PT, 11:30 MT, 12:30 CT, 1:30 ET https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=599847242 PANELISTS Doug Nix, A.Sc.T. Principal Consultant and Managing Director at Compliance InSight Consulting Inc. in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Nix has 25+ years experience in

[PSES] Fwd: ISO questionnaire

orm?formkey=dGRnVnlBT3RDMVhFSXlYc2ZOSVltQWc6MQ > or in French at: > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNyMjJJTkVtTHVmXzkzMnp2ZWItZ0E6MA Regards, Doug Nix H: (519) 650-5979 M: (519) 729-5704 F: (519) 653-1318 email: d...@ieee.org Request a meeting: http://tungle.me/dougnix Fi

[PSES] Writer's Workshop Webinar

of these events! REGISTRATION IS FREE 22-Jun-12 https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=592832393 13-Jul-12 https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=599847242 PANELISTS Doug Nix, A.Sc.T. Principal Consultant and Managing Directo

[PSES] Fwd: Sr Compliance/Safety Engineer position, laser equipment company, Portland area

://www.lightsourceconsulting.com, directly. I am cross-posting this to the LinkedIn and IEEE Online Communities groups as well. Good luck and good hunting! Best regards, Doug Nix, VP Conferences, PSES Managing Director, Compliance InSight Consulting Inc. +1 (519) 729-5704 d...@ieee.org Begin forwarded message

Re: [PSES] Ergonomics Aspects - arrangement of TERMINALS in IEC 61010:2010

Brian Understood, but that is not the context given in IEC 61010-1, based on the definition provided. I'm basing it on the definition you provided in your original query. Doug On 30-July-2012, at 12:54, Brian Oconnell wrote: > Doug, > > Your analysis is logical and could be used in the Tech

[PSES] Electrical Code in India and Thailand?

. -- Doug Nix “The first step to being creative is to get rid of your own unwritten rules.” -- Mary M. Byers - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list

[PSES] Save the Date: ICAP Conference on Conformity Assessment

Fellow members - here's a conference that may interest you as a conformity assessment professional or as a contributor to standards. Begin forwarded message: > From: "IEEE Conformity Assessment Program" > Subject: Save the Date: ICAP Conference on Conformity Assessment > Date: 20 August, 2012

Re: [PSES] CE Marking Provoqium

authority to enforce regulatory compliance for this equipment. -- Doug Nix, A.Sc.T. 2012 Chapter Chair IEEE Engineering & Human Environment Joint Chapter Toronto Section, Ontario, Canada http://ewh.ieee.org/r7/toronto/chapters/humanenv.htm d...@ieee.org mobile (519) 729-5704 home (519) 650-

Re: [PSES] Buzzer loudness standard?

/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9735 Doug Nix On 4-September-2012, at 00:34, Curt McNamara wrote: > We have a customer product where they desire to reference an industry > standard for the loudness of a buzzer. They started with OSHA 3dB over > ambient: > the instrume

Re: [PSES] Buzzer loudness standard?

's. You'll find corroborating data. The EU is considering lower limits. Having said that, if you know that your intended use environment is quieter than that, then feel free to spec it lower, BUT that will not conform to the text of the standard originally quoted. -- Doug Nix

[PSES] Job Posting

Colleagues, I recently learned of this job posting and thought you might want to know about it. DO NOT CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS -- Recruiter contact information at the bottom of this post. Job Description: An Approvals engineer candidate will be required to have working knowledge of Nationally R

Re: [PSES] Regulatory requirements for a scanning electron microscope in Canada

Also, the Federal Radiation Emitting Devices Act will probably apply: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/R-1/index.html -- Doug Nix d...@mac.com Mobile (519) 729-5704 "When you can measure what you are speaking about, and can express it in numbers, you know something about it; but

Re: [PSES] Are Product Safety Certifications Mandatory in Canada?

51_e.htm SCC Accredited Inspection Body List: http://www.scc.ca/en/accreditation/inspection-bodies/directory-of-accredited-clients SCC Accredited Certification Body List: http://www.scc.ca/en/accreditation/product-process-and-service-certification/directory-of-accredited-clients Regards, Dou

[PSES] Standards for Industrial Machinery in Japan?

some linear axes. The booth is sized to paint large vehicles. -- Doug Nix "Think Great Thoughts. Small thinking is why companies go broke." Celia Desmond, IEEE - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering S

[PSES] Fwd: Electric Vehicle Conference

Colleagues, An electric vehicle conference will be held in Toronto in February. If you are interested, see the information below. PSES has no affiliation with this conference, I am only passing the information along... Doug Nix Begin forwarded message: > Highly experienced practition

[PSES] Russian GOST approvals for welding equipment

interested. Doug Nix d...@complianceinsight.ca +1 (519) 650-4753 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to All emc-pstc postings

Re: [PSES] The Cost of Safety

John, I never thought of it that way. Great perspective! Thanks! Doug Nix d...@mac.com “The last of human freedoms - the ability to chose one's attitude in a given set of circumstances.” Viktor Frankl "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes

[PSES] ISTAS'13 - Smart World Product Safety Track Call for Papers

copy - April 29, 2013 Paper Submission Requirements http://veillance.me/submission/ Download the CFP: http://veillance.me/s/IEEE_ISTAS13_CFP.pdf More information: Doug Nix dnix 'at' ieee 'dot' org Topics Submissions for ISTAS's Technical Program are welcomed in the fo

Re: [PSES] Machine status visual Indicators

— Auditory danger signals ISO 11429:1996 Ergonomics – System of auditory and visual danger and information signals Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Jun 23, 2023, at 18:13, IBM Ken wrote: > > Hi Steve! I don't have a copy of that standard but I'm picturing the > r

[PSES] Help guide the development of a new machinery EMC standard

stions about the survey or its purpose, please contact the 1848-MSSV Chair, Mr. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org <mailto:d...@ieee.org>. You can access the survey here: https://forms.gle/uyNop51jEjFh91RcA Thank you for your help! Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (5

Re: [PSES] EU Machinery Regulation official version

/ Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Jul 1, 2023, at 05:30, Charlie Blackham > wrote: > > Brian > > If you’ve not come across it already, I recommend joining the LinkedIn group > “Machinery Safety, Regulations and Standards for CE/UKCA” > https://www.lin

Re: [PSES] EU Machinery Regulation official version

Yes. See articles 23 and 24. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Jul 4, 2023, at 12:45, Scott Xe wrote: > > Dear Doug, > > Many thanks for your brief and useful information! I wonder if this > regulation still requires a DoC. > >

Re: [PSES] EU Machinery Regulation official version

the other hand, if they get a grip and decide to rejoin the EU as they likely should, then the new MR will come into force on the day they join. We shall see. Get your popcorn ready. It’s gonna be a wild ride I think. Best, Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Jul 13, 2023, at 21

Re: [PSES] UK extends CE mark recognition indefinitely

Thanks, Matthew, this is very helpful! Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Aug 1, 2023, at 05:41, Matthew Wilson | GBE > wrote: > > https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukca-marking-conformity-assessment-and-documentation > > Reporting: > https://www.theguardian.com

[PSES] Hazard warning labels on panel doors where COTS UPS installed?

outside of the panel to indicate that there is a UPS inside. EN 60204-1:2018 does not address this. I have a copy of EN IEC 62040-1, and it does not require a hazard warning label anywhere. Any guidance you might offer is appreciated. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704

Re: [PSES] Lasers

. Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 > On Aug 18, 2023, at 17:10, sgbrody wrote: > > Laser Ecperts: if a 3B laser light is transmitted via fiber optic cable, is > there a requirement for any connections in that cable, if opened, trigger the > laser generator to shut

[PSES] Looking for someone with EMC & Functional safety experience for IEC Standards development

...@cherryclough.com <mailto:keith.armstr...@cherryclough.com>. See you in the trenches, Doug Nix d...@ieee.org +1 (519) 729-5704 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a mess

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