If memory serves me correctly, the old EMC regulations that existed in
Germany long before the EMC Directive came into being (remember VDE
0871, VDE 0875, etc...?) included the provision that if a shielded
power cord was needed to meet the emissions limits, then the cord had
to be a non-detachable type.
I'm aware of no similar restriction or prohibition of shielded power
cords with regard to the EMC Directive. However, if such a cord is
needed to meet the EMC Directive requirements, I would suggest
including a statement to that effect in the operating instructions for
the equipment.
(BTW, a good source for shielded and filtered cordsets is EMC/EUPEN,
tel: 908-919-1100.)
Jim Hulbert
Pitney Bowes
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Subject: RE: Shielded power cord, seeking source for
Author: Rick Busche <[email protected]> at SMTPGWY
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
