[PSES] One DoCs vs multiple DoCs

2015-11-05 Thread Kunde, Brian
Greetings, experts. With the RoHS Directive kicking in at different times for different Categories of products, I'm starting to see the RoHS Directive listed on Declaration of Conformities. However, I have also noticed many companies generating two different DoCs; one for Safety and EMC and th

Re: [PSES] Rental costs for 1 day in shielded room

2015-11-12 Thread Kunde, Brian
Amund, I think the price you listed for Norway is about average. We are not a commercial EMC lab but a corporate lab who on occasion does outside work for companies in our area. An advantage we have is since we always have internal work to do we can charge our outside work by the hour. So if on

Re: [PSES] Rental costs for 1 day in shielded room

2015-11-13 Thread Kunde, Brian
r day including EMC engineer. In the UK, I believe £1000 per day + test technician would be a reasonable charge. Ian McBurney Design & Compliance Engineer. Allen & Heath Ltd. From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: 12 November 2015 13:56 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG<

Re: [PSES] New LV Directive 2014/35/EU

2015-11-30 Thread Kunde, Brian
Scott, The New LVD as with the latest Machinery Directive requires a Risk Assessment of the Essential Health and Safety Requirements called out in the Directive. Most likely the new ISO EN 12100 Risk Assessment standard will be harmonized to the LVD and you can use this on your DoCs to show com

Re: [PSES] EN 61000-4-8 test for medical equipment per EN 60601-1-2

2015-11-30 Thread Kunde, Brian
Eugene, The EMC Directive requires the manufacturer performs a “Conformity Assessment”, sometimes referred to as an “EMC Compatibility Assessment”. Within this assessment, the manufacturer can explain the reasons for and against which EMC tests and test levels they tested their products to to

Re: [PSES] EN55032 definition of residential environment

2015-12-09 Thread Kunde, Brian
As we all know, compliance to emissions and immunity standards do not guarantee electrical equipment won't interfere will each other. But you have to draw the line somewhere, and the experts to-be has done so with the goal of trying to minimize interference without over burdening the industry.

[PSES] Relays and Contactors

2015-12-22 Thread Kunde, Brian
We have an application where during normal operation the user has access to a 30 amp heating element driven by AC mains. We will interlock a door which will drive a relay or contactor which will open both sides of the AC mains going to the heating element to make it safe. I assume the relay wou

Re: [PSES] Relays and Contactors

2015-12-22 Thread Kunde, Brian
PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: Relays and Contactors Are you trying to protect against shock hazard or burn hazard or both? Can you eliminate the shock hazard with additional insulation or localized guarding? If the user potentially has direct access to hazardous vol

Re: [PSES] Relays and Contactors

2015-12-22 Thread Kunde, Brian
- From: Scott [mailto:sbarro...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 1:25 PM To: Kunde, Brian Cc: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Relays and Contactors This issue is half insulation/ accessibilty and reliability. Since you are going to use the relay in a safety interlock

[PSES] Best antenna for IEC 61000-4-3

2016-01-08 Thread Kunde, Brian
I'm looking for suggestions on the best antenna to use for Radiated Immunity test according to IEC 61000-4-3 between 80Mhz and 1Ghz. (we use a dual ridge horn above 1Ghz). Our goal is to find an antenna which is not too large, yet, will give us good gain at the low end so we can generate 18-20V

Re: [PSES] Best antenna for IEC 61000-4-3

2016-01-13 Thread Kunde, Brian
:34 PM, Gray, David mailto:dg...@tuvam.com>> wrote: Hi, has anyone tried the Schwarzbeck model STLP 9129? Thanks David -Original Message- From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com<mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com>] Sent: Friday, January 08, 2016 12:33 PM

Re: [PSES] [EXTERNAL] [PSES] AU CISPR 22 Class B Interpretation

2016-01-29 Thread Kunde, Brian
Not to pile on but our EMC lab has performed testing on a lot of equipment used in an Ambulance and it is always Class B. The reason I was told was because ambulances can go into Residential Areas. We have also tested DC Outboard Trolling Motors for boats which are also class B because resident

Re: [PSES] Burst testing - Line-to-Line??

2016-02-12 Thread Kunde, Brian
Or maybe they meant "2kV Line + Line". This is usually a common mode test. The Other Brian From: Amund Westin [mailto:am...@westin-emission.no] Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 9:33 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Burst testing - Line-to-Line?? IEC60092-504 < Electrical install

Re: [PSES] 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B / ICES-003 applicable/mandatory for an industrial personal computer?

2016-02-18 Thread Kunde, Brian
I don’t think the answer can be found chapter and verse from some standard, but look at the historical evidence. Any electrical equipment, no matter what it is or what it does, what it is initially used for or how it is marketed, if it is likely to end up in homes or used in residential areas t

Re: [PSES] Reliable means to attach thermocouple to object

2016-02-26 Thread Kunde, Brian
Scott, Year ago we used Tac Pac with a spray accelerator. Just place a dab of glue where you want it, insert the thermocouple, then spray it with the accelerator and it would instantly harden. To remove, we used some kind of solvent (acetone?). Just a drop would start to soften the glue and w

Re: [PSES] Reliable means to attach thermocouple to object

2016-02-26 Thread Kunde, Brian
Brian brings up a good point. Where is the best place to put the thermocouple. If the location is critical, we use two methods; one is a touchless thermometer. These are cheap. Less than $25 at most places like Harbor Freight. You are only looking for the hot spots. Method #2 is we go borrow the

Re: [PSES] Ambient temperature

2016-03-02 Thread Kunde, Brian
How windy is it inside your chamber? Ours has large fans to circulate the air. Air moving across the surface of your EUT will pull the heat out lowing the external measurements. I really don't know how to get around this other than to turn off the fans to let the air go stagnant around the EUT.

[PSES] Source for Quality Video Cables

2016-03-02 Thread Kunde, Brian
We are in need of a reasonably priced source for quality and reliable video cables; specifically a Single Link DVI Male to Male in a variety of lengths. In one application we would prefer one end of the cable to be a right angle. We have received and tested numerous over the counter DVI cables;

Re: [PSES] Source for Quality Video Cables

2016-03-02 Thread Kunde, Brian
...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 11:55 AM To: Kunde, Brian Cc: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Source for Quality Video Cables Hi Brian; Maybe this is a dumb idea, but perhaps you could enclose the whole cable in a tubular copper braid (or mylar-foil tape) and try to

Re: [PSES] Source for Quality Video Cables

2016-03-02 Thread Kunde, Brian
A quick trip in the "Way Back" machine brings me back to the early PC days. To get parallel printers to pass the FCC class B requirements we had to use a very expensive cable purchased directly from IBM which had double shielded cable and heavy metal back shells. The cost was something like $50

Re: [PSES] Insulation testing

2016-03-03 Thread Kunde, Brian
Keep this in mind. The US NEC allows power cords to be made from 18AWG wire even though they can be plugged into a 20 amp circuit. Protective bonding Test at 40 amps for 4 minutes will melt the insulation of 18AWG wire. Even internal 18AWG hookup wire used as the Protective bonding conductor (

[PSES] Pre-Amp mounted to antenna

2016-03-15 Thread Kunde, Brian
Greetings. I'm looking for a low noise Pre-Amp for Radiated Emissions 30Mhz to 1Ghz (or higher) with a gain of 20-30dB; but here's the catch. I want it to mount directly to the "N" connector on my BiLog Antenna and be powered by a downstream Power Supply box that sends DC down the coax. Just li

Re: [PSES] Pre-Amp mounted to antenna

2016-03-19 Thread Kunde, Brian
[mailto:charles.gra...@echostar.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 12:47 PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: Pre-Amp mounted to antenna What antenna are you using? The gain you are seeking seems a little low.. Best Regards Charles Grasso Compliance Engineer Echostar Communications (w

Re: [PSES] Pre-Amp mounted to antenna

2016-03-19 Thread Kunde, Brian
ssage- From: Cortland Richmond [mailto:k...@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 3:24 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Pre-Amp mounted to antenna On 3/16/2016 1:16 PM, Kunde, Brian wrote: > We currently have a 22dB pre-amp which is fine for class A levels but > a clo

[PSES] NFC Near Field Communication Devices

2016-05-04 Thread Kunde, Brian
What can you tell a newb like me about NFC? It operates in the ISM frequency of 13.56Mhz. If we incorporate it into a product, does it require testing by a certified or accredited lab? It is globally accepted without licenses and certifications? Thanks, The Other Brian ___

Re: [PSES] NFC Near Field Communication Devices

2016-05-05 Thread Kunde, Brian
Thanks to everyone who replied. The Other Brian From: Michael Derby [mailto:micha...@acbcert.com] Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 10:06 AM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] NFC Near Field Communication Devices Hi Brian, Which geographical region are you interested in

[PSES] EU RoHS Exempt Components

2016-05-12 Thread Kunde, Brian
I have a EU RoHS compliant product but it contains a component that is RoHS Compliant under one of the Exemptions found in Annex III of 2011/65/EU. Am I required to Declare this Exemption somehow to the public, on the DoC, in our Manual, or only document this information in our Technical File?

Re: [PSES] fire safety test methods for different country standards

2016-06-08 Thread Kunde, Brian
Back in my computer days, IEC 950 clause 1.2.8.7 defined a "Hazardous Energy Level" as "A stored energy level of 20 J or more, or an available continuous power level of 240 VA or more, at a potential of 2 V or more." Ever since, we refer to 240VA or more as an "Energy Hazard" and take that into

Re: [PSES] fire safety test methods for different country standards

2016-06-09 Thread Kunde, Brian
Ralph, This might be true but that is not how we saw it way back when. The 240VA "Energy Hazard" was not a consideration for the protection against Fire but a limit value for accessible parts by the User. We still today consider accessible circuits, regardless of the voltage, to be "Hazardous L

[PSES] US Source for "RCM" Labels

2016-06-20 Thread Kunde, Brian
Can anyone give me a label source in North America for the ACMA Regulatory Compliance Mark "RCM" label? I assumed by now the new symbol/label would be a common thing and I could buy it over the counter. Our normal sources for such labels want to do it as a custom label at 10 times the cost. You

Re: [PSES] insulated wires

2016-06-23 Thread Kunde, Brian
Try the US National Electric Code table 310-17 for single conductor insulated wire in free air at 30ºC ambient (hook up wire). Keep in mind that you have to de-rate the values in this chart for bundling (NEC table 310-15-(b)(2)(a)) and temperatures (NEC table 690-31(c))above 30ºC. The Other Bri

Re: [PSES] insulated wires

2016-06-24 Thread Kunde, Brian
Rich, Can you test to determine the rating of a conductor, connector, contact, etc. within our application? I once had a connector we wanted to use in a fairly high current application. The connector manufacture didn't specify a total current rating on the connector but a rating on a single co

[PSES] FCC Part 15 vs 18

2016-06-24 Thread Kunde, Brian
This has always confused me. My company makes Laboratory Equipment (Analytical Test Equipment) which we have always categorized as ISM Equipment (Industrial, Scientific, Medical). But both FCC Part 15 and 18 references ISM equipment. By nature of what our products are or the category of product

Re: [PSES] FCC Part 15 vs 18

2016-06-27 Thread Kunde, Brian
-Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 5:39 PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] FCC Part 15 vs 18 How different are the requirements? Can you economically comply with both, so you can stop worrying

Re: [PSES] EMO vs EPO

2016-06-27 Thread Kunde, Brian
When I was in High School Shop Class, there were electrical boxes hanging from cords down from the ceiling all around the room with large red buttons. Pressing any of these buttons would turn power off to every piece of machinery and to all work benches in the room (lights would stay on). That

Re: [PSES] Fire requirements in standards

2016-06-29 Thread Kunde, Brian
This subject is very interesting to me. If I wanted to know more, is getting a copy of 62368-1 worth reading or will I have to wait for the proposed changes to 60950-1 to come out, or what do you recommend? Are the proposed changes quite large or can they be summarized? What are the weak areas

Re: [PSES] [BULK] Re: [PSES] Fire requirements in standards

2016-06-29 Thread Kunde, Brian
Ken [mailto:ibm...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:32 AM To: Kunde, Brian Cc: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [BULK] Re: [PSES] Fire requirements in standards Importance: Low Hi Brian; Do you mean specifically the changes to the fire enclosure requirements or the overall

Re: [PSES] Ball pressure test of thermoplastic parts

2016-08-24 Thread Kunde, Brian
I assumed it had something to do with the old Wall Warts that was basically a transformer. In an overload condition, these transformers can reach temperatures exceeding 100ºC. You don’t want the plastic case to soften, warp, or open up and expose hazardous voltages, or worst. The Other Brian Fr

Re: [PSES] Fire ants

2016-09-16 Thread Kunde, Brian
I believe it is Boric acid you want; not Borax, which is a salt of Boric Acid. I learned years ago that there are two types of ants; some like sweet, some like fat. So I made two different mixtures. One with boric acid and powdered sugar and the other with boric acid and bacon grease. I put the

Re: [PSES] ant control

2016-09-19 Thread Kunde, Brian
Boric Acid is also very deadly to bees. In fact, bees can take the powder back to the hive in which it can kill off in just a few days. Most anything that is going to kill an ant is also going to kill bees and other insects. That’s why they prefer you use ant bait in little cans with holes in th

[PSES] Risk Assessment of Air Filter

2016-09-19 Thread Kunde, Brian
I seek advice and opinions from fellow safety minded people. Our typical product has a metal chassis which is constructed as a Fire Enclosure (laboratory equipment 61010-1). On the back is a cutout for a cooling fan/blower mounted in the cutout. The fan is 24Vdc, certified by several safety age

Re: [PSES] Connection to ac mains with split end line cord

2016-09-20 Thread Kunde, Brian
This is a question that goes back to the beginning of time; or at least the 35 years I’ve been on the job. And I’ve never heard a good reason for either side of the argument. You don’t want unqualified people trying to wire a Plug onto a power cord and you don’t want to ship a plug that will mos

[PSES] Using 60hz motors in 50hz countries

2016-09-26 Thread Kunde, Brian
Dear experts, Can AC brushless motors (in this case 230V~ 3-phase 3hp motors) that are rated "60HZ" be used in products going to countries that have 50HZ power? I believe the motors will run a little slower which will not affect the function of the product, but is there a safety issue with thi

Re: [PSES] Using 60hz motors in 50hz countries

2016-09-27 Thread Kunde, Brian
al Message- From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 7:39 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Using 60hz motors in 50hz countries Dear experts, Can AC brushless motors (in this case 230V~ 3-phase 3hp motors) that are rated "60HZ"

[PSES] Low current Transformer OC Protection

2016-10-31 Thread Kunde, Brian
Greeting Experts. I often run into issues with safety inspectors during Field Evaluations regarding overcurrent protection of small transformers that are not thermally protected. These small transformers can draw such small amounts of current on both the primary and secondary, that finding a f

Re: [PSES] Low current Transformer OC Protection

2016-10-31 Thread Kunde, Brian
nice if the manufacturer would provide information on how to properly protect this device. Any suggestions? Thanks, Brian From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 12:54 PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] Low current

Re: [PSES] Authorised Representative

2016-11-01 Thread Kunde, Brian
John, In reference to what? The name and address displayed on the EE?, the responsible party within the EU?, information appearing on the DoC? I've always understood that an Authorized Representative within the EU was required for manufacturers outside the EU; and I thought this was a require

[PSES] AC Mains Outlet fuses or daul pole breaker??

2016-11-04 Thread Kunde, Brian
Greetings Experts. If we send 230Vrms out of a product to power an external device through an IEC Outlet connector and we need to provide Overcurrent Protection for this port internal to our device, can I use two fuses or do I have to use a double pole circuit breaker? Since our product can be

Re: [PSES] Where have the leak proof batteries gone ?

2016-11-07 Thread Kunde, Brian
I know what you mean. In those aluminum case flashlights (Maglite type) when the batteries go bad not only do they leak but Puff Up (enlarge in size). Then it becomes nearly impossible to remove the batteries without destroying the entire flashlight. The flashlights with the AA size batteries we

Re: [PSES] [BULK] RE: [PSES] AC Mains Outlet fuses or daul pole breaker??

2016-11-07 Thread Kunde, Brian
. This has been our company's practice for over 20 years but I wasn't sure where the concern came from. Now I have a better understanding. Thanks again. The Other Brian From: Richard Nute [mailto:ri...@ieee.org] Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 2:59 PM To: Kunde, Brian

Re: [PSES] Bulk Current Injection

2016-11-10 Thread Kunde, Brian
Three things to keep in mind with the 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity test when using clamps; 1. There two types of clamps; The Current Clamp which must be grounded via the BNC connector and a short strap to the Reference Ground Plane, and The EM clamp which most commercially available mode

Re: [PSES] Internal point of coupling

2016-11-18 Thread Kunde, Brian
This thread has tickled my interest. I have never heard of the term IPC used in this way nor do I understand the definition. Can someone provide context and give an example of how it would be used? When the definition refers to "network", is this the AC Mains network? And why is the Point of Co

Re: [PSES] Internal point of coupling

2016-11-18 Thread Kunde, Brian
in Europe than North America; but I may be wrong. Thanks again for the ed-u-ma-cation. The Other Brian -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 9:49 AM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] Internal poi

[PSES] Placing on the Market

2016-12-07 Thread Kunde, Brian
Greetings Experts. I'm really really really sorry to ask this question, but I must know without a doubt of how the EU law interprets "Placing on the Market". Yes, I have read many documents, websites, and guides. I thought I had a good understanding of this but I am not confident to the point

[PSES] Positive Mechanical Action Interlock Switches

2016-12-13 Thread Kunde, Brian
Experts, I have seen Interlock circuits using "interlock switches" (as specified by their manufacture), on doors, panels, and guards with hazards behind them that were NOT "Positive Mechanical Action" (PMA) switches. (Also known as Direct Contact, Forced Break, Direct opening action, Positive o

Re: [PSES] Questions on ESD testing for ECSS-E-ST-20-07C-Rev17

2016-12-20 Thread Kunde, Brian
Why Re-invent the wheel? Why not just buy an ESD Gun/Generator and be done with it? The Other Brian From: Li Di [mailto:li...@conorthtech.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 9:33 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Questions on ESD testing for ECSS-E-ST-20-07C-Rev17 Hi Dear. All

Re: [PSES] EM Severity Levels

2016-12-21 Thread Kunde, Brian
Doug, Sounds like there is a piece of the puzzle missing. For instance, the EN 61326-1 calls out Surge Immunity according to IEC61000-4-5 Level 3. The IEC 61000-4-5 calls out Level 3 to be 2KV. So unless your first standard calls out the Basic standard then you would not know what “Level 3 “

Re: [PSES] ROHS vs. Safety critical products (SIL, etc)

2017-01-16 Thread Kunde, Brian
Amund, I don't think you can apply Exemptions to the RoHS directive across the definition of "Safety Critical Products" unless your product clearly falls within the exempt equipment called out in Article 2 paragraph 4. Parts of your product or components can fall under numerous exemptions defin

[PSES] Fittings for Fiberglass Tubing

2017-01-16 Thread Kunde, Brian
Antenna Masts, RF Tables, and many other such products used for EMC Testing is commonly made from that Green Structural Fiberglass Square Tubing. I can find sources to buy the tubing itself (I'm using the 2 inch OD material with 1/4 inch thick walls) but I cannot find any company that makes Fit

[PSES] Authorised Representative in EU

2017-02-02 Thread Kunde, Brian
A quick question. A manufacturer established outside the EU placing product on the market in the EU can but does not have to have an authorized representative within the EU.? Is this a correct statement? AND; The Machinery Directive requires the name and address of the person authorized to co

[PSES] Moter Overload Protection with Supplemental Protector

2017-03-10 Thread Kunde, Brian
Greetings experts. This question applies to both North America rules (NEC) keeping in mind the rest of the world including Europe BUT my example will be for a 115Vac 60hz device. My example product is used in the Workplace but not typically in an industrial environment (if that matters). It's

[PSES] MD vs LVD for Laboratory Equipment

2017-03-30 Thread Kunde, Brian
Sorry to say, this issue has once again reared its ugly head. I appreciate any and all input. History: For many many years, laboratory equipment fell under the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), even products with moving parts. It was specifically excluded from the Machinery Directive (MD). The Safet

Re: [PSES] MD vs LVD for Laboratory Equipment

2017-03-30 Thread Kunde, Brian
...@globalnorm.de [mailto:loerzer_mob...@globalnorm.de] Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 4:23 PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: AW: [PSES] MD vs LVD for Laboratory Equipment Second comment: on 8th of May, 2017 I have a meeting with the responsible market surveillance authority in

Re: [PSES] MD vs LVD for Laboratory Equipment

2017-03-31 Thread Kunde, Brian
I’ve said this before, but laboratory equipment is the Redheaded Stepchild of Regulatory Compliance. It’s like the powers-to-be didn’t know what to do with us so the latest move was to toss us in the mix with Industrial Machinery. But the MD is not a good marriage. Our users are not the same. Th

[PSES] E-Box Layout on Factory Machines

2017-04-04 Thread Kunde, Brian
I notice that most industrial factory machinery is designed with a large metal electronic box with a hinged door and some kind of keyed lock. Inside the components are DIN mounted and the wiring is all dressed very neatly in these gray plastic cable runs with snap-on lids. Every wire is labeled

Re: [PSES] E-Box Layout on Factory Machines

2017-04-04 Thread Kunde, Brian
are any criteria which require that type of construction (aside from tradition). It's like asking why every facilities engineer has a large keyring, a pocket protector containing no less than three writing instruments, and a AA mini Maglite on their belt. On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 8:54 AM, Kunde

Re: [PSES] E-Box Layout on Factory Machines

2017-04-04 Thread Kunde, Brian
] Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 3:09 PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] E-Box Layout on Factory Machines The preceding may not have completely addressed the question. You are probably looking to identify what standards to apply while designing the product before

Re: [PSES] Voltage Rating vs Voltage Specification

2017-04-10 Thread Kunde, Brian
Is something like this allowed? 100-115-120/208-220-230-240 Will a ±10% tolerance always be assumed? If your tolerance was something different, such as -15%/+10%, does this information have to be on the device or is the manual good enough? The Other Brian -Original Message- From: John

Re: [PSES] Voltage Rating vs Voltage Specification

2017-04-12 Thread Kunde, Brian
first minute of operation. Crazy man. Thanks for all the good information. Most helpful and informative discussion. The Other Brian From: Doug Powell [mailto:doug...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 2:10 PM To: Kunde, Brian Cc: EMC-PSTC Subject: Re: [PSES] Voltage Rating vs Voltage

Re: [PSES] FCC part 18

2017-06-01 Thread Kunde, Brian
Because terminology gets tossed around by different organizations, standards, directives, etc., without clear definition, let me see if I understand this correctly. First of all, the FCC statement identifies a type of product; in this case "Test Equipment". This can be anything that tests or m

Re: [PSES] CE Compliance [General Use]

2017-06-20 Thread Kunde, Brian
" it shall contain the exact internet address where the full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be obtained" Can I interpret the above to mean that the website only has to include instructions on how to obtain the full DcC and not necessarily a direct link to the electronic copy of th

Re: [PSES] CE Compliance [General Use]

2017-06-20 Thread Kunde, Brian
Charlie Blackham [mailto:char...@sulisconsultants.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 3:29 PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] CE Compliance [General Use] Brian Quoting from the RED Guide<http://ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/23321/attachments/1/translations/en/r

Re: [PSES] CE Compliance [General Use]

2017-06-21 Thread Kunde, Brian
[mailto:char...@sulisconsultants.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 4:47 PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] CE Compliance [General Use] >“but can lead to”, means it does not have to lead to, otherwise it would say, >“but must lead to”. I think it would say “Shall l

Re: [PSES] Quasipeak definition

2017-07-31 Thread Kunde, Brian
I have a Classic 1948 John Deere "M" tractor. I cannot measure the battery voltage (to see if the generator is charging the battery) while the engine is running because the emissions from the ignition is so bad it causes by DMM to malfunction. The Other Brian From: Nyffenegger, Dave [mailto:da

[PSES] 230V 3-phase in Europe

2017-08-07 Thread Kunde, Brian
Greetings. Sorry if this is a stupid question (I’ve asked more than I’m allowed, I’m sure), but in Europe, is there 230 volt 3-phase (230 volt line to line)? I thought 230 volt single phase was derived from 380V 3-phase (230V from Line to Neutral). I see a 230V 3-phase saw with a CE marking a

Re: [PSES] Another benefit of Time Domain EMI receivers

2017-08-14 Thread Kunde, Brian
Have you ever priced out one of these? Ouch!! The Other Brian From: Rob Oglesbee [mailto:rogles...@radianresearch.com] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 12:25 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Another benefit of Time Domain EMI receivers I've had experience with them at a privat

Re: [PSES] power strip details

2017-09-15 Thread Kunde, Brian
This is slightly off topic but you might find this interesting. People are too smart for their own good. When Yanks travel to Europe, they bring along their phone chargers, computer chargers, notepad chargers, razer chargers, etc., all of which will operate at either 115Vac or 230Vac these day

Re: [PSES] power strip details

2017-09-15 Thread Kunde, Brian
better than nothing. The built in surge suppression in your $3000 computer will easily protect your $5 power strip. But your computer may not survive more than one hit. The Other Brian From: John Woodgate [mailto:jmw1...@btinternet.com] Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 9:10 AM To: Kunde, Brian

Re: [PSES] Safety critical component part #'s and Agency approvals

2017-09-22 Thread Kunde, Brian
We address this possible issue in two ways. 1. We list the certification markings that are on Safety Critical Components on our purchase print as “incoming inspection requirements”. When parts are received, our IQA department visually verifies that the certification markings on the parts

Re: [PSES] [BULK] Re: [PSES] Safety critical component part #'s and Agency approvals

2017-09-22 Thread Kunde, Brian
The Other Brian From: Regan Arndt [mailto:reganar...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 9:48 AM To: Kunde, Brian Cc: EMC-PSTC@listserv.ieee.org Subject: [BULK] Re: [PSES] Safety critical component part #'s and Agency approvals Importance: Low Thanks Brian. That's great you do this.

[PSES] Class A Group 2 Registration??

2017-09-22 Thread Kunde, Brian
Our company makes an instrument that has uses an RF Isolator Power Amp and induction coil to heat up a small metal sample for analysis purposes (Lab Equipment). By definition within the IEC/EN 55011 standard, this equipment would be classified as Class A Group 2. (hang in there; it’ll get more

[PSES] NEMA 5-20P with IEC 60320 C13

2017-10-09 Thread Kunde, Brian
It is my understanding that according to the US National Electric Code, 15 amp receptacle are derated to 12 amps max., and 20 amp receptacles are derated to 16 amps. IEC 60320 C13 connectors are rated 15 amps in North America. Do I derate them as well or can I draw 15 amps continuous from the C

Re: [PSES] NEMA 5-20P with IEC 60320 C13

2017-10-09 Thread Kunde, Brian
dustries, you can find some strange combinations of plugs and receptacles. http://www.marinco.com/en/s15-504 Ted Eckert Microsoft Corporation The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Monday, Oc

Re: [PSES] NEMA 5-20P with IEC 60320 C13

2017-10-11 Thread Kunde, Brian
adian Electric Code (CSA part I) has same requirement. The IEC seems to have avoided it. Ralph McDiarmid Product Compliance Engineering Solar Business Schneider Electric D 604-422-2622 From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Monday, October 09, 2017 8:31 AM To: mailto:EMC-PS

Re: [PSES] NEMA 5-20P with IEC 60320 C13

2017-10-11 Thread Kunde, Brian
id Product Compliance Engineering Solar Business Schneider Electric D 604-422-2622 From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Monday, October 09, 2017 8:31 AM To: mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] NEMA 5-20P with IEC 60320 C13 It is my understanding that according to the

Re: [PSES] NEMA 5-20P with IEC 60320 C13

2017-10-11 Thread Kunde, Brian
dedicated circuits, but that is how the rules read in the NEC 210.23(C). Unless I’m missing something. Thanks bunches. The Other Brian From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@woodjohn.uk] Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 2:57 PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] NEMA 5-20P with

Re: [PSES] Use of LED Spots in EMC Chambers [General Use]

2017-11-22 Thread Kunde, Brian
We just had our metal halide light fixtures replaced with LED fixtures in our large 10 meter Semi Anechoic Chamber and they are GREAT!!! I have requested the Make and Model Number information from our Maintenance Department which I'll pass on when I get it. This is a holiday weekend for us so m

[PSES] EAC Mark in Russia

2017-11-29 Thread Kunde, Brian
Greetings. I would love to hear your story about dealing with the EAC mark and shipping products to Russia. Though most all countries have laws, acts, or directives on the books, most are not enforced across the board, yet focuses primarily on mass produced consumer electronics, computers, etc.

Re: [PSES] EAC Mark in Russia

2017-12-04 Thread Kunde, Brian
reements. But I had to obtain a 2nd EAC cert from a Russian lab so that this company could resume their exports to Russia. The big-name labs with global market access groups that I spoke with are aware of this. This was the status as of mid-summer. Best regards, Carl On 11/29/2017 2:25 PM, Ku

Re: [PSES] Pilot rating

2017-12-07 Thread Kunde, Brian
UL does not have a sense of humor that we are aware of. TOB From: Jon Keeble [mailto:j...@wattwatchers.com.au] Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2017 4:45 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Pilot rating We are getting a somewhat innovative product through UL at the moment. So there

[PSES] CI Software Flicker/Harmonics

2017-12-20 Thread Kunde, Brian
It will be difficult for me to ask what I want without insulting California Instruments (Emetek), so I apologize in advance if I fail. For those of you who owns a CI CTS Series for doing Harmonic and Flicker emissions testing, you can sympathize. Our CTS system is currently running off of a Wi

[PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-01-30 Thread Kunde, Brian
I’ve recently come to understand that the 30mA Ground-Fault protectors, often built into a circuit breaker, is intended to protect the Protective Earth (Safety Ground) circuit in the case of a short circuit (opening the circuit before the safety ground could be damaged. It this correct? Here i

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-01-31 Thread Kunde, Brian
tes https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.woodjohn.uk&data=02%7C01%7Cted.eckert%40microsoft.com%7C332841906ad44ef66eaa08d5683526de%7Cee3303d7fb734b0c8589bcd847f1c277%7C1%7C0%7C636529499853637893&sdata=hM9ZJbor9gxzRIIwUYV0KkogbsHqlWIDv%2BCi2VRAr5I%3D&reserved=0 Rayleigh, Essex U

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-01-31 Thread Kunde, Brian
. Thanks, Brian From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@woodjohn.uk] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 11:13 AM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE You can rely on the recent post in this thread by Pete Perkins. John Woodgate OOO-Own Opinions Only J M

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-01-31 Thread Kunde, Brian
probably not considered portable (depending on your definition). Do you know if there are similar requirements for non-hand-held electric saws/tools? Thanks, The Other Brian From: msherma...@comcast.net [mailto:msherma...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 12:29 PM To: Kunde, Brian Cc

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-01-31 Thread Kunde, Brian
Most interesting. Thanks. From: msherma...@comcast.net [mailto:msherma...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 1:27 PM To: Kunde, Brian Cc: EMC-PSTC Subject: [BULK] Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE Importance: Low IEC TC 116 in in the process of folding the 60745-1 (hand held motor operated

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-01-31 Thread Kunde, Brian
M Woodgate and Associates www.woodjohn.uk<http://www.woodjohn.uk> Rayleigh, Essex UK On 2018-01-31 18:38, Kunde, Brian wrote: Most interesting. Thanks. From: msherma...@comcast.net<mailto:msherma...@comcast.net> [mailto:msherma...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 1:27 PM To: Kunde,

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-02-01 Thread Kunde, Brian
annot image using a table saw while it is moving. Thanks, The Other Brian From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@woodjohn.uk] Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 2:37 PM To: Kunde, Brian; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG<mailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG> Subject: Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE No, It isn&#x

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-02-01 Thread Kunde, Brian
ndards. In Europe, a cut-off saw is a 'machine', so the Machinery Directive applies. This influences which safety standard is permitted to be applied to the product. John Woodgate OOO-Own Opinions Only J M Woodgate and Associates www.woodjohn.uk<http://www.woodjohn.uk> Rayleigh,

Re: [PSES] [BULK] Re: [PSES] Need a switch

2018-04-04 Thread Kunde, Brian
I'm picturing a huge knife switch from a Frankenstein movie I saw as a kid. The Other Brian From: Richard Nute [mailto:ri...@ieee.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2018 11:01 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [BULK] Re: [PSES] Need a switch Importance: Low Hi Ken: I interpret your require

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