Re: Eaton 94627-1 Standard Gain Horn, Gain or Antenna Factor, Need for

2010-10-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
No responses to the below query, so a related question.  Is there a
measurement uncertainty allocation to antenna factors? If so, how much is
allowed?

Thank you,
 
Ken Javor

Phone: (256) 650-5261





From: Ken Javor ken.ja...@emccompliance.com
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Conversation: Eaton 94627-1 Standard Gain Horn, Gain or Antenna Factor, Need
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Subject: Eaton 94627-1 Standard Gain Horn, Gain or Antenna Factor, Need for

Forum members,

If you have and/or use the subject 26.5 – 40 GHz SGH, and have calibrated
antenna factors or gain numbers for it, please send; off-list if desired with
an attachment.  I have the Eaton catalog numbers; what is of interest is the
spread between advertised or typical numbers and values obtained during
calibration.

The more responses, the better.

Thank you,
 
Ken Javor

Phone: (256) 650-5261 
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Decent Cheap Sound Level Meter on eBay

2010-10-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
So, while I have been looking for power sensors, I also came across a decent
little Sound Pressure Meter. At this price of $29, new, shipping included, I
bought this as a spare for general lab sniffing and as a backup to my monster
BK meter. (I think this whole meter is lighter than the BK’s battery!)

 

eBay Item # 200518775563

 

(I found a really cheap analog meter, $20 with shipping, at Item #
250627590679, but why pay that when $9 more gets you a lot more, especially
Peak Hold.)

 

As usual, I have no connection to this seller, other than I just can’t pass
up buying meters!

 

 

Ed Price

ed.pr...@cubic.com blocked::mailto:ed.pr...@cubic.com  WB6WSN

NARTE Certified EMC Engineer

Electromagnetic Compatibility Lab

Cubic Defense Applications

San Diego, CA  USA

858-505-2780

Military  Avionics EMC Is Our Specialty

 

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HP-85685A Preselector For Sale

2010-10-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
For Sale on eBay

 

One “good” condition HP-85685A RF Preselector, 20 Hz to 2 GHz

Item # 350403898631

The seller in Dallas is asking $480, shipping included

Only 2 days left.

 

For those of you still relying on an HP-8571 or 8572 Receiver system, now is
the time to jump on this.

 

As usual, I have absolutely no connection with this seller; I just happened
across it while looking for microwave power sensors (which my production
people go through like fuses).

 

Good luck!

 

Ed Price

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RE: EN60529-ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Clause 14.3

2010-10-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hello Constantin,

CTL Decision Sheets:  http://www.iecee.org/ctl/decisions.htm   I  do not know
off hand if this is addressed in CTL or OSM decisions.

The answer to your question specific to 60950 equipment might be contained in
60950-22 Information technology equipment -
Safety - Part 22: Equipment to be installed outdoors cl. 9

Cheers,
Kaz Gawrzyjal
Dell Inc.

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From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Bolintineanu,
Constantin
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 2:19 PM
To: emc-p...@ieee.org
Subject: EN60529-ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Clause 14.3

Dear Colleagues,

It came to my attention the text of the subject Clause.

1. It is the responsibility of the relevant technical committee to specify
the amount of water which may be allowed to enter the enclosure and the
details of a dielectric strength test, if any

QUESTION: is anybody aware about any such specifications made by a TC in
charge with the EN (IEC)60950 Standard?


2. Within the next paragraph is specified:

In general, if any water..., it shall not:

Be sufficient to interfere with the correctOR impair safety, followed by:

Deposit on insulation parts where it COULD lead to tracking along the creepage
distance...

QUESTIONS:

2.1. Do you think that tracking along the creepage distance
may impair safety OR may disturb the correct operation? and
2.2. Does the word COULD offers an open door for INTERPRETATION of 
the test
result ?, OR there is a clear way to consider a decision ? (in my opinion, the
second paragraph is redundant, and gives the degree of freedom for an
arbitrary interpretation, and that line shall be removed). 

3. Does anyone knows the TC in charge with this document where I may ask for
an opinion regarding Question 2.1 ?

4. Are there any CTL decisions regarding this Clause, and if the answer is
yes, where those may be accessed? (I was not able to find the former link
related to the CTL decisions).

Please accept in advance my many thanks for your assistance regarding this
subject and have a very good week!  

Respectfully yours,
Constantin

Constantin Bolintineanu P.Eng.
Digital Security Controls (DSC)
a Division of Tyco Safety Products Canada
3301 LANGSTAFF Road, L4K 4L2
CONCORD, ONTARIO, CANADA
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EN60529-ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Clause 14.3

2010-10-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Dear Colleagues,

It came to my attention the text of the subject Clause.

1. It is the responsibility of the relevant technical committee to
specify the amount of water which may be allowed to enter the enclosure
and the details of a dielectric strength test, if any

QUESTION: is anybody aware about any such specifications made by a TC in
charge with the EN (IEC)60950 Standard?


2. Within the next paragraph is specified:

In general, if any water..., it shall not:

Be sufficient to interfere with the correctOR impair safety,
followed by:

Deposit on insulation parts where it COULD lead to tracking along the
creepage distance...

QUESTIONS:

2.1. Do you think that tracking along the creepage distance
may impair safety OR may disturb the correct operation? and
2.2. Does the word COULD offers an open door for
INTERPRETATION of the test result ?, OR there is a clear way to consider
a decision ? (in my opinion, the second paragraph is redundant, and
gives the degree of freedom for an arbitrary interpretation, and that
line shall be removed). 

3. Does anyone knows the TC in charge with this document where I may ask
for an opinion regarding Question 2.1 ?

4. Are there any CTL decisions regarding this Clause, and if the answer
is yes, where those may be accessed? (I was not able to find the former
link related to the CTL decisions).

Please accept in advance my many thanks for your assistance regarding
this subject and have a very good week!  

Respectfully yours,
Constantin

Constantin Bolintineanu P.Eng.
Digital Security Controls (DSC)
a Division of Tyco Safety Products Canada
3301 LANGSTAFF Road, L4K 4L2
CONCORD, ONTARIO, CANADA
e-mail: cbolintine...@dsc.com
Tel: 905 760 3000 ext 2568
Fax: 905 760 3020


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IEEE SCV PSES meeting, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - Overview and Updates on IEC 62368-1 - the new Standard for Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communications Technology Equipment

2010-10-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
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From: Tarantino, Shirley (Fairfield) [mailto:shirley.tarant...@sgs.com] 
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 9:38 AM
To: Tarantino, Shirley (Fairfield)
Subject: IEEE PSES meeting, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - Overview and Updates
on IEC 62368-1 - the new Standard for Audio/Video, Information Technology and
Communications Technology Equipment

 

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

 

IEEE PSES Product Safety Engineering Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 
Meeting Date:  Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Dinner:  5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Socialize with your colleagues and tonight’s speaker at:  El Torito Mexican
Restaurant, 2950 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054  (408-727-4426) -- just
two blocks north of the meeting site.  No RSVP required.

Presentation: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Topic:  Overview and Updates on IEC 62368-1 - the new Standard for
Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communications Technology Equipment

Discussion on IEC 62368-1 

*   Brief background on the standard   
*   Principles of HBSE 
*   General safety principles of IEC 62368-1 
*   Brief overview of basic concepts - hazard basis - three block model -
approach to using the standard, at the design level - ability to allow new
technology 
*   Brief overview of current status, CENELEC vote and what to expect next 
from
the IEC and other countries 
*   Brief overview of NA version of the standard and what to expect 
*   Open QA 

Speaker and Company:  

Kevin Ravo has been with UL over 30 years in various roles of engineering and
management and is currently responsible for the coordination of technology and
regulation issues related to the Global High Technology Business Group that is
responsible for services to the information technology equipment, consumer
electronics, telecommunications, battery and printed circuit board industries.
  Kevin is focused on evaluating new business opportunities, implementing new
programs, and developing and nurturing relationships with other organizations
in an effort to keep UL services up-to-date in this highly charged market.  

 

Kevin has also been involved in various domestic and international standards
development related activities and currently is the Chair of the Technical
Harmonization Committee for North America that is developing a proposed
harmonized standard to IEC 62368-1.

 

Kevin is a member of the International Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers Inc. (IEEE), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the Consumer Electronics
Association (CEA). He’s also a registered Professional Engineer in
California for electrical engineering and a Registered NARTE Safety Engineer. 
Kevin has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University
of California, Davis and has completed the Berkeley Executive Program at the
University of California, Berkeley. 

Meeting Site:  Applied Materials, Bowers Café, 3090 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara,
CA 95054 (map:  http://ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/pses/directs.html)

Chair:Shirley Tarantino, shirley.tarant...@sgs.com
Vice-Chair:Ken Kapur, ken.ka...@kla-tencor.com 
Treasurer:  Gary Eldridge, g...@coulombtech.com 
Secretary: Roberto Pasos, rpa...@elliottlabs.com 
Immediate Past Chair:Steve Baldwin, steve.bald...@lamrc.com 

Best regards,

Shirley

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