Hello Bob,Rick, Tania and group, >From EMC point of view, the use of a shielded mains cord is of no use. As Bob >stated, the cord may be exchanged by the end-user (unless you create a Y or Z >type of non-detachable mains cord), thereby annihilating your screening >efforts. Any serious test house will therefore test your equipment with an >unshielded mains cord. You are permitted however to prescribe the use of a >screened cable to your customers.
Much better however, and i believe even cheaper, is the appliance of an integrated mains filter/ cord socket. You won't need a screened power cord anymore. You may however require the screening for armoring purposes. (APEX directive) Ing. Gert Gremmen == CE-test, qualified testing, Consultancy, Compliance tests for EMC and Electrical Safety 15 Great EMC-design tips available ! Visit our site : http://www.cetest.nl The Dutch Electronics Directory http://www.cetest.nl/electronics.htm == -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: [email protected] [SMTP:[email protected]] Verzonden: donderdag 22 januari 1998 21:34 Aan: 'Bob Blank'; [email protected]; Rick Busche Onderwerp: Re[2]: Shielded power cord, seeking source for > Very interesting. I did not know this. Where is this stated in the standard, or elsewhere, and how exactly is this enforced? Tania Grant, Lucent Technologies, Octel Messaging Division [email protected] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: RE: Shielded power cord, seeking source for Author: Rick Busche <[email protected]> at P_Internet_Mail List-Post: [email protected] Date: 1/22/98 12:26 PM It is my understanding that shielded power cords are not allowed on products in European markets. As I recall, the rationale is that if a cord is replaced, there is no guarantee that it can, or will, be replaced with a shielded cord. -----Original Message----- From: Bob Blank [SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 1998 12:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Shielded power cord, seeking source for Seeking source for shielded power cords to meet CE mark requirements. Prefer braided shield (80% tinned copper) instead of foil 18/3, CEE color coding, 10A, 125 V, PVC jacket, 9'10" long should have female connector PH-30 (angled IEC 320) molded on Should meet any other specs required for CE mark Any advice is greatly appreciated R. Blank
