RE>NEBS Test Lab                             6/19/96

John,

It depends on what particular test in NEBS (Bellcore's GR-63-CORE) you want.  
NEBS testing includes the following:

  + thermal
  + fire resistance
  + transportation environments
  + earthquake and office vibration
  + airborne contaminants
  + grounding
  + acoustic noise
  + illumination

Bellcore can perform all of this testing in their NJ facilities, but they tend 
to be expensive.  They can be reached at 1-800-521-CORE (in the U.S. and 
Canada) or 908-699-5800; www.bellcore.com.

Wyle Labs is another lab that can perform all of the above testing.  They are 
particularly  good at earthquake testing.   205-837-4411, ext. 200; 
www.wylelabs.com.

UL is really good at fire resistance testing, by this I mean burning up a 
complete system.  The burning of individual parts can be done at your facility 
or sent out to a local lab willing to do this tedious testing.   847-272-8800; 
www.ul.com.

Testing can also be performed at your own facility, if approved by your 
customer (a Regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC)).  It's best to review 
GR-63-CORE to determine what testing your facility can do.

I hope this helps and keep in mind that it is extremely difficult and costly to 
design and test to ALL of the NEBS requirements.  There usually is some room 
for negotiations with your customer.

Best regards,

Dave Lorusso
[email protected]
707-792-6319

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List-Post: [email protected]
Date: 6/19/96 4:28 PM
To: David Lorusso
From: [email protected]
     Does anybody know of a test lab that does NEBS testing?

.....John Chase


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