Mark,

Clause 1.7.8.2 of EN 60950 (for ITE Equipment) states: "Where safety is
involved, colors of controls and indicators shall comply with IEC 73. Where
colors are used for functional controls or indicators, any color, including
red, is permitted provided that it is clear that safety is not involved."

We have used red LEDs in ITE equipment that is approved for use in the EU
for items such as fan faults, overtemperature faults, etc. These products
have been approved for use in the EU by both TÜV and Intertek with red LEDs.

Kurt Andrews
Compliance Engineer

Tracewell Systems, Inc.
567 Enterprise Drive
Westerville, Ohio 43081
voice:      614.846.6175
toll free:  800.848.4525
fax:         614.846.7791

http://www.tracewellsystems.com/ <http://www.tracewellsystems.com/> 


        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Mark Schmidt [SMTP:mschm...@xrite.com]
        Sent:   Friday, September 22, 2000 9:59 AM
        To:     emc-p...@ieee.org
        Subject:        Red LED's


        Is the use of Red LED's acceptable for I.T.E. equipment in the EU in
        accordance with LVD and EMCD? All comments welcome.
        Thank you.

        Mark Schmidt    
        X-Rite Incorporated 
        U.S.A.
        mschm...@xrite.com



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