Brian, I can see that most do agree that CE+CE does not equal CE, and I am a firm supporter of this.
Let me give you an example of why this holds true: Lets say you have a computer system (monitor and computer each CE marked)and the monitor receives power from the AC outlet on the computer. Here are the considerations from a product safety point of view if the monitor is replaced with another CE approved monitor: 1) Will the new monitor draw more current than the old which could lead to overloading the computer AC outlet? 2) If the new monitor draws more current than the old, will the total input current to the computer exceed the computer current rating by more than 10%? 3) What about the leakage current? If the system leakage was close to the limit, how do you know that the leakage limit will not be exceeded with the new monitor. These are just a few considerations to help everyone understand how to use the CE mark properly. I'm sure due to this configuration there will be EMC concerns also. Regards, Edward Eszlari TUV Rheinland of N.A., Inc. Marlborough, MA 508-460-0792 >Hi Group > Recently there was a thread running through the group >regarding the merits or otherwise of the comments in the new >guidelines that CE + CE =CE. At the time I had no interest but it >has now reared it's head. > >Could some kind person provide me with a resume of the groups >conclusions. > >Many Thanks > >Brian Harlowe >* opinions expressed here are personal and in no way reflect the position of VG Scientific > >--------- >This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. >To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org >with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the >quotes). For help, send mail to ed.pr...@cubic.com, >j...@gwmail.monarch.com, ri...@sdd.hp.com, or >roger.volgst...@compaq.com (the list administrators). > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to ed.pr...@cubic.com, j...@gwmail.monarch.com, ri...@sdd.hp.com, or roger.volgst...@compaq.com (the list administrators).
