The removal of the lower voltage limits from the definition of the LVD scope is not yet a 'done deal'. In particular, the official UK position is that the costs to industry which would result from this change would outweigh the benefits and so our current position (as of 30 May 2003) is that we oppose the change.
Rgds Nick. "Opinions of the author do not necessarily reflect those of the UK Government, and vice versa." :-) At 10:26 -0700 27/6/03, Cereceres, David wrote: >Mr. Nute, >In regards to your suggestions below, would it not be wise to take into >consideration the future plans of the LVD? My understanding is that the LVD >will soon be called the EPSD. Part of this change will encompass what is >referred as "No Risk" / "Low Risk" equipment. Would it be safe to say that >the current definition of equipment designed for use with a voltage rating >of 50-1000 V ac will change to equipment for use with a voltage rating of >0-1000V ac? > >the opinions of this group are always appreciated, > >David Cereceres >Safety Engineer >Pelco > This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: majord...@ieee.org with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: emc-p...@hypercom.com Dave Heald: emc_p...@symbol.com For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: ri...@ieee.org Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org Archive is being moved, we will announce when it is back on-line. All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
