Happy New Year to all--
I recently reviewed a draft amendment to IEC 61000-3-3 Limits for
voltage fluctuations (equipment input current < or = to 16A).
In that amendment it referenced IEC 61000-3-11 (77A/249/CDV) which is
applicable to equipment with rated inp
Group,
Are there any issues with using spread spectrum clocks for products shipping
into the European Union??
All responses are appreciated.
Regards,
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
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Can anyone tell me what the Biohazard Symbol per ISO 7000 is? I think it is
symbol number 0659.
I am currently reviewing the draft of IEC 61010-2-081, and they specify using
the symbol, but it is not illustrated in the draft.
Your assistance is appreciated.
Regards
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Sa
I recently heard that the second edition of IEC 61010-1 was to be released mid
2000.
Does this 2nd edition just combine 61010-1 with it's two amendments, or is there
new and exciting
sections?
All responses are appreciated.
Regards
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
P.E. Biosystems
marti
Does anyone have an official update on the Metric Directive 80/181/EEC.
The latest information I have is that there was a proposal amending the
Directive allowing for a 10 year transition period through December 31, 2009.
This proposal was published in the OJ.
All responses are appreciated.
R
Is anyone aware of the results of the SLIM III recommendations per the "Report
of the SLIM III Team on Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC as
amended)" dated 9/98. I had heard that the Commission was going to produce a
"Communication" to the Council of Ministers and the European
Is anyone aware of any requirements anywhere in the world stating that a device
that is considered a "transport mechanism" must have a red kill switch or button
on the unit.
This question came from an associate of mine while talking with potential
customers in Scotland.
We certify our product
EMC Professionals,
We have 42 of the same instruments installed in one laboratory. They are each
installed on their own dedicated line. On a regular basis, an instrument will
shut down during a run. The instrument that shuts down is different each time.
These instruments are laboratory equi
Does anyone know what European specifications exist that specify what the
earth leakage requirements are for a Portable Appliance Test (PAT)? Also,
any assistance on how this test is performed would be helpful.
All responses are appreciated.
Regards
Joe Martin
Applied Biosystems
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Does anyone have an official document or know where such a document can be
obtained that details the European Unions requirement for treatment of
coniferous wood packaging materials and includes the required
implementation date?
All responses are appreciated.
Regards
Joe Martin
Applied Biosyste
Bruce,
My guess is that your customer is declaring compliance to the EMC Directive
under EN 61326 Class A.
EN 61326 defines Class A equipment in Section 3.4 as "Equipment suitable
for use in establishments other than domestic, and those directly connected
to a low voltage power supply network w
One of our products is sold as a system with several other non-connected
products as well as a computer system and printer. We brought this product
to a well known EMC Testing facility to perform Harmonics testing. They
required that we plugged our product, as well as all of the peripheral
device
We are a manufacturer of Laboratory Equipment. We evaluate our products to UL
3101, CSA 1010.1 and EN 61010-1. We purchase a primary component that relies on
optical isolators to separate primary from secondary. It seems that these
optical isolators only have UL approvals. Are there any addi
Greetings:
Our company is currently reviewing its compliance with the Country of
Origin requirements administered by the US International Trade Commission.
We have been told from a consultant that we need to improve our program.
Based on these recommendations, we have created two phases.
Phase
Greetings,
Applied Biosystems located in Foster City, California, approximately 25
miles south of San Francisco, has the following opening in the Compliance
Engineering Department:
Duties include leading EMC and product safety engineering functions,
including working with manufacturing and R&D
Greetings,
Our company is considering merging Compliance Engineering with
Environmental Health and Safety.
Compliance engineering is responsible for product safety and EMC as well as
handling product liability issues.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) develops and implements chemical
regul
UL Recognized Component Category QMRX2 covers parts and enclosures made
from polymeric materials that are electroplated, metal foiled, hot stamped,
painted, cathode sputtered or vacuum metalizzed.
This category approves the combination of the coating applicator, coating
thickness, plastic manufa
Our company is planning on moving the Chemical Compliance Department from
the Quality Systems Department to the Compliance Engineering Department
(Product Safety/EMC). What do you see the advantages are in this
restructuring?
All responses are appreciated.
Regards
Joe Martin
Darren,
The information that I have seen from the two sources listed below is that
Japan is nominally 100V 50/60 Hz. The 50 Hz is primarily in Eastern Japan
(Tokyo, Kawasaki, Sapporo and Yokohoma). The 60 Hz is primarily in Western
Japan (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya and Hiroshima).
Check out the two
I have been given a consulting opportunity to develop a plan for a
Reliability Department for a fairly large manufacturing company of
Laboratory Equipment.
Since my background is in compliance I could use some advice on how to get
started.
1. The goal is to hire one permanent employee and grow
We have a customer that is concerned about how our product, laboratory
equipment, will respond to electromagnetic disturbances from a high speed
train that runs close to their lab. The customer states that the
disturbance will be around 0.7-1.2 m Teslar.
Can someone please explain what the unit
Greetings,
We are a manufacturer of Laboratory Equipment. We evaluate our products to
UL 3101-1, CSA 1010.0 and EN 61010. When we repair a product in the field,
which may include replacing power supplies, line filters, etc., what
obligations do we have to verify continuing compliance with the s
Greetings,
We evaluate our equipment to UL 3101-1, CSA 1010.0 and EN 61010-1. Our
existing variable autotransformer adds up to 1mA of leakage current when
performing the Current Test section of the Permissible Limits
requirements(Sec. 6.3.2.2 allowing 3.5mA in single fault condition).
I have no
To all,
I am trying to find out what is required of an individual to become a
member of committees that are responsible for creating standards. These
committees would include, but not limited to, IEC Technical Committees,
Working Groups and ANSI Standards Committees.
My question is extremely ge
Greetings,
IEC 61010-2-081 ...Particular requirements for automatic and semi-automatic
laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes was published on
12/2001. Is anyone aware if an EN document is in the works? If so, any
idea on a date of publication?
Thanks
Joe Martin
Applied Biosyste
Greetings,
In the OJ's list of harmonized standards section "Date of cessation of
presumption of conformity of the superseded standard" , what is meant when
it states "Date expired xx"?
Example: A2 to EN61010-1 has "date expired 1.4.2001"
URL attached below.
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/e
I have seen many seminars available providing various information on the FDA
Approval process for Diagnostic Equipment and pharmaceutical approvals.
Is anyone aware of a program where an individual can get some type of
certification or detailed educational training on these FDA processes?
All
We are planning to switch over to an on-line system for our User Manuals. Does
anyone have any experience with using an on-line system? Does the user have the
same access as with paper manuals? What are the downsides of such a system?
Has anyone dealt with UL and the European Union on their
We manufacture laboratory equipment and have some thermal cyclers that do not
meet the limits of EN 61000-3-3. We have unsuccessfully attempted design
modifications to meet this requirement.
According to 61000-3-3, equipment not meeting the requirements of 61000-3-3 may
be subject to installat
Amendment prA14 to EN 61000-3-2 clearly states in Section 7 that "For the
following categories of equipment limits are not specified in this editon of the
standard...Professional equipment with a total rated power greater than 1kW."
Is anyone aware of a similar exception for professional equipm
What should be the duration for the production line continuity test? How did
you arrive at that duration? Please include what standard you are using and any
specific references.
Thanks for the help.
Regards
Joe Martin
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I am having a difficult time answering the following question for a
non-technical person. Hopefully, someone can put the answer into a language
that a non-technical person can understand.
We have a 400 MHz clock and are failing radiated emissions at 10 meters by 10 dB
at 400 MHz. We bring the
Keith,
My two favorite books are "Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems" by
Henry Ott, and "Controlling Radiated Emissions by Design" by Michel Mardiguian
Regards
Joe Martin
Product Safety/EMC Engineer
"Keith Zell" on 09/15/2000 07:25:31 AM
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To
Associates,
The following subject is not related to our normal subject matter, however, I am
hoping that some of you can provide me with some useful information for
establishing a global engineering change order process.
Several years ago, we were a small company with all business activities l
Richard,
You can get a copy of the second draft, I think a third draft is almost
complete, at the following location "www.svtc.org/cleancc/weeedir.htm.
Regards
Joe Martin
wo...@sensormatic.com on 04/04/2000 10:19:42 AM
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Subject: RE: Waste Directive/
Annex 1A and 1B of the Second Draft of the Proposal for a Directive on Waste
from Electrical and Electronic Equipment specifies categories and examples of
equipment that is covered by the Directive.
In the section for Medical Equipment Systems it specifies "Laboratory equipment
for in-vitro dia
We have designed an instrument for use in laboratories that only meets Class A
requirements for the EMC Directive. Our sales brochures, user manuals, and
product label specify that the product only meets Class A limits. If we sell
this product to a customer in a Class B environment, what is ou
Is anyone aware of any EMC labs in or around Sacramento California?
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Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
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Is anyone aware of any requirements in China on wood packaging/ crating
materials or special wood treatments required for crates or pallets?
All responses are appreciated.
Regards
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
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Colleagues,
Can someone please provide me with the names and standard numbers of Product
Liability Laws for the United States.
Your help is appreciated.
Regards
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
P.E. Biosystems
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Lisa
The DOW for EN 61326 is July 1, 2001.
Regards
Joe Martin
P.E. Biosystems
lisa_cef...@mksinst.com on 01/04/2000 08:59:42 AM
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Subject: EN 61326
Could someone pleas
We are in the process of setting up a pre-compliance EMC lab. One of the
tests that we will be performing is pre-compliance conducted emissions per
EN 61326.
I realize that since we are only performing pre-compliance measurements
that calibration of the LISN is not required. However, do you rec
John and all,
I am looking for a pre-amp to connect to our receiver/antenna for
performing radiated emissions testing from 30-1000MHz. It has been
recommended that the gain be approximately 20-22dB with low noise. I am
guessing that most people on this forum that have EMC labs use a similar
ty
I am having some difficulties locating manufacturers that provide preamps
with a 20-22dB gain.
What manufacturer/model do you recommend? Why?
Your assistance is appreciated.
Regards
Joe Martin
Applied Biosystems
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What book would you recommend for designing printed circuit boards for EMI
suppression? Why?
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Joe Martin
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ANSI 63.4 clearly specifies the requirements for a vertical ground plane
when performing conducted emissions measurements. I was unable to find
such clarifications when reviewing CISPR 16.
Do the CISPR standards require a vertical ground plane for conducted
emissions? If so, where is this requi
We currently have a good process for collecting information from product
safety incidents in the field. We are now trying to develop a matrix which
lists which individuals in our organization should be involved. This
involvement should depend on the severity of the incident.
Types of incidence
Gentlemen,
I have a copy of IEC 61010-1 2nd edition. I was not aware of the EN
version having been published or listed in the OJ.
Does anyone have any information on the EN version of the 2nd edition to
61010-1.
Regards
Joe Martin
richard.pa...@exgate.tek.com@majordomo.ieee.org on 07/31
Group,
This is a general product safety question:
In order to avoid test failures during a single fault condition where the
primary ground is removed, what design methods can be used to add a second
ground to the system so that a ground is still provided even during a
single fault condition of r
How often do you calibrate your biconical and log periodic antennas? Why
did you choose that interval?
Thanks
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
Applied Biosystems
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We evaluate our laboratory equipment to UL 3101-1, CSA 1010.1 and EN
61010-1.
Section 6.10.3 of UL 3101-1 states "If plug pins of cord-connected
equipment receive a charge from an internal capacitor, the pins shall not
be HAZARDOUS LIVE 5s after disconnection of the supply". We have always
perf
Thanks to all who responded to my question on Class A Emissions/Class B
Immunity. I would like to do a quantitative analysis of the groups opinion
on this issue. The follwoing questions require only yes/no answers.
Please do not respond to the group. If you would like the results of this
surve
Group,
We are planning to perform final EMC testing in-house for the following
tests per EN 61326:
EN 61000-4-2 ESD
EN 61000-4-4 Line Transients
EN 61000-4-5 Surge
EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity
EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Interruptions
EN 61000-3-2 Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations
With
Group,
In your opinion, what is the best comb generator on the market? Why?
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Joe Martin
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We are setting up a 3-meter chamber to do some pre-compliance measurements.
What are the best low emissions lights to purchase for this chamber.
Please be specific as to manufacturer and models.
Thanks
Joe Martin
Applied Biosystems
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We are also in the process of setting up a 3 meter indoor site. Would it
not be better to compare a 3 meter site to a 3 meter site vs a 10 meter
site and add 10db to your limit line?
Joe Martin
"Neven Pischl" @ieee.org on 01/11/2001 08:12:38 AM
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Greetings,
I recently heard that UL released UL 61010A-1 which is their version of EN
61010-1. It is my understanding that this standard will replace UL 3101-1.
Does anyone know if the UL version is identical to EN 61010-1: 2001? What
is the status for the withdrawal of UL 3101-1?
All respons
To all,
The recent threads on Country of Origin and Made in xxx brought up many
questions on this subject. So, I did some research. I appeared to get
some answers and also created some more questions. Hopefully, members of
the group can confirm or disagree with the items listed below.
1. US
Group,
Does anyone know what the Date of Withdrawal (DOW) is for EN 61010-1: 2001?
This new edition has been listed in the OJ at the web address below.
However, there is no " Date of cessation" listed in the OJ. I have a copy
of the standard, yet the Forward Section does not state a DOW.
Accor
Greetings,
Several years ago most manufacturing companies were getting evaluated to
ISO 9000 standards. Since that time, there have been some revisions to the
standards. Does your company still spend time and money dealing with ISO
9000 and it's revisions. If so, why. If not, why not?
I real
To all,
P.E. Applied Biosystems located in the San Francisco Bay area has an immediate
opening for a Product Safety/EMC/Regulatory Compliance Engineer. This
individual will be responsible for reviewing designs to help our products
comply
with safety and EMC regulations. This individual will
In regards to the implementation dates for EN 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3, I
received a letter, dated July 23,1997, from N. Baumier-Duphil Assistant
Secretary of IEC SC 77A.
The letter states:
"Actually, the situation is ambiguous. The implementation date of June 1st,
1998 for these two EN w
One more comment,
What is the intent of the EMC Directive? If every manufacturer who shipped
products to the EU had a couple of non-compliant "demo" units running,(that's a
lot of products), by their own employees, at a customer test site in the EU,
with signs all over the place would we be ef
Randy,
Try the following:
The Document Center
Belmont CA.
(650) 591-7600
British American Chamber of Commerce
San Fransisco, CA.
(415) 296-8645
ANSI
(212) 642-4900
IEC has EMC standards on CD-ROM
custs...@iec.ch (I've never used them before)
Good Luck
Joe Martin
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Moshe,
We currently test all of our new products to EN 61326-1 Class B.
The radiated emission limits, as well as line conducted limits, are the same
for
Class B equipment as defined in EN 55011.
The DOW is July 1, 2001.
If you plan to be selling your product past July 1, 2001, it may be best
In order to meet the requirements of the EMC Directive, it has always
been my understanding that the complete system must be tested. This
refers to any peripherals that are necessary to operate the EUT and
any other peripherals that the manufacturer states are part of the
Amendment 1 to EN 61000-3-2 includes a new definition of professional
equipment. I have the new EN 61000-3-2 1998 on order, yet I need to
get this new definition asap.
Can someone please provide me with this definition.
Thanks
Joe Martin
EMC/P
2) in electronic format? If possible I would
like to
review this before buying the document.
Doug Powell
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
Fort Collins, Colorado USA
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We are all aware of all of the issues relating to the Harmonics
standard EN 61000-3-2.
Is anyone aware of any proposed changes or issues with EN 61000-3-3
Voltage Fluctuations?
Thanks
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
P.E. Applied Bio
We are all aware of all of the issues relating to the Harmonics
standard EN 61000-3-2.
Is anyone aware of any proposed changes or issues with EN 61000-3-3
Voltage Fluctuations?
Thanks
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
P.E. Applied Bio
I am looking for opinions from group members on the advantages and
disadvantages between a 10m anechoic chamber and a 10m OATS.
All input is appreciated.
Thanks
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
P.E. Biosystems
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Scott,
Last year, CENELEC attempted to formalize a common practice for
measurement uncertainty (prEN50222). It failed.
In November 1997, during the CISPR/A meeting a decision was made to
issue a new international Committee Draft (CD) on this issue. I have
EMC Professionals,
Our equipment requires the use of a personal computer to operate.
We sell these PC's with our system. We test radiated emissions as a
system including the PC. We have recently tested PC's from two very
well known PC manufacturers. They
As a manufacturer of laboratory equipment that is designed to meet EN
61010-1 per the LVD, what is our obligation/requirement for providing
instrument labeling and support documentation in the languages of the
many countries that we ship our products.
All responses
One of our suppliers has told us that they are allowed to ship
products into Canada using the CE mark in-lieu of the normal approval
marks such as CSA, cUL, etc.
Does anyone have any information on this?
Thanks
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Eng
All,
We are a manufacturer of laboratory equipment. We currently evaluate
our products to UL 3101-1, EN 61010-1, CSA 1010.1, EN55011 and EN
50082-1.
We use several LED's for indicators (including red for instrument
failure) on the front of some o
To All,
What domestic and international product safety and EMC requirements
would laboratory equipment used for diagnostic applications fall
under?
This equipment may be located in a hospital, yet it would not be
patient connected or in the same room as
Andy,
Try the CCEE (China Commission for Conformity Certification of
Electrical Equipment)
Telephone # +86(10)68336219
Fax# +86(10)68360907
Good luck
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
P.E. Applied Biosystems
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I just read in the "Conformity" newsletter that the revised edition of
EN 55011 has been accepted.
Does anybody know what the proposed DOW is?
Thanks
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
P.E. Applied Biosystems
marti...@perkin-elmer.com
Gary,
EN 61000-3-2 is not an immunity requirement. It is an emissions
requirement. It is not related to EN 50082-1 1997.
You will get different opinions as to the required implementation date
for products which did not fall under EN 60555 standards. If your
Does anyone know the current status of the In-Vitro Diagnostics
Directive?
I have a copy of the draft submitted by the Commission on 19 April
1995.
"European Community Quarterly Review" newsletter had stated that final
adoption of the directive is pre
Jody,
We currently use a Fluke 41B Harmonics Analyzer to do preliminary
harmonics testing. We have found it to be satisfactory for performing
preliminary measurements.
I was never able to find a reasonable "flicker" meeting for
preliminary testing of v
Michael,
Try the FDA website at www.fda.gov
Joe Martin
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Steven,
The United States laser safety standard 21 CFR 1040 is regulated by
the FDA/CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health).
The CDRH website is www.fda.gov/cdrh/index.html
Good luck.
Joe Martin
EMC/Product Safety Engineer
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