RE: Telecom Ports

2000-07-14 Thread Dale Albright

CAUTION!  The Notified Body is not optional.  The ISM band is not
harmonized.  The transmitter is a class 2 product and member countries may
have restrictions.  Further, the EC authority of each memeber country must
be notified 4 weeks prior to placing on the market and a fee of $500 is
required.  Contacting a NB is good advice.

Dale.


-Original Message-
From: Schanker, Jacob [mailto:jschan...@adaptivebroadband.com]
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 1:56 PM
To: 'Dick Grobner'; IEEE EMC-PSTC E-Mail Forum (E-mail)
Subject: RE: Telecom Ports



The ETSI standard you refer to is actually ETS 300 328, and you can retrieve
a copy from www.etsi.org

Your transmitter module would certainly fall under the scope of the R&TTE
Directive. I would contact a European notified body, and pay them to tell
you which standards you need to meet. Then, test to those standards, which
are likely to include radio performance and EMC and safety. Then, have them
assess the test reports for compliance to the R&TTE Directive. FInally, you
can then declare conformity to the applicable directive, and that you meet
"all essential requirements" and put the CE Mark on the product and sell it
in the EU.

If you have never been through this (and because the R&TTE is new as of
April most people have not) it pays to get a Notified Body and test lab
helping you along.

Jacob Z. Schanker, P.E.
Director of Agency Compliance
Adaptive Broadband Corporation
615 Fishers Run
Victor, NY 14564
+716 742 6154 (voice)
+716 742 6102 (fax)
+716 820 7364 (US cellphone)
+0777 992 5368 (UK cellphone)
jschan...@adaptivebroadband.com
  



-Original Message-
From: Dick Grobner [mailto:dick.grob...@medgraph.com]
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 10:45 AM
To: IEEE EMC-PSTC E-Mail Forum (E-mail)
Subject: RE: Telecom Ports



Mr. Woods informed me of missing data from my first e-mail - sorry about
that!

Equipment is medical (EN60601-1 Safety, EN60601-1-2 EMI)
Countries: USA, Canada and Europe at this time
There is also an option to use a short range telemetry unit with this device
to transmit patient data. It is spread spectrum at 2.4 GHz. Is an OEM
configuration which we repackage (the transmitter) into the battery back
(+12V) worn my the athlete/patient. It does not have CE, but is complaint
with ETSI 300.28 (I'm not sure what this is it yet)and FCC (which I still
have not seen any FCC cert. yet). Does the telemetry module fall under the
scope of the RTTE directive?   
If I'm missing any other pertinent information please advise.
Thank you

-Original Message-
From: wo...@sensormatic.com [mailto:wo...@sensormatic.com]
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 9:32 AM
To: dick.grob...@medgraph.com
Subject: RE: Telecom Ports


You will have to provide the forum with additional information. 

What kind of equipment? ITE, test equipment, medical, etc.
What countries? Europe, North America, other

Richard Woods

--
From:  Dick Grobner [SMTP:dick.grob...@medgraph.com]
Sent:  Friday, July 14, 2000 10:07 AM
To:  IEEE EMC-PSTC E-Mail Forum (E-mail)
Subject:  Telecom Ports


Good Day Forum Members
I have a very similar question that Barry Ma presented on 7-13. It
regarded
a Ethernet port on test equipment. His question was as follows:
 
1. A phone line port has to comply with related regulations in
Telecom
world. In my recollection, PC industry just added an Immunity
requirement to
the phone line port. (It is included in EN55024?) But Ethernet can
be
converted to phone line through an adapter. Is there a similar
immunity
requirement for the Ethernet port in test equipment? If not, should
it be
added to EN61326?

My dilemma is that my company "inherited" a piece of equipment via
an
earlier acquisition. On this piece of equipment they incorporated an
RJ-11
telecom jack. Over this jack they are running power (+12V & pwr gnd)
from a
remote battery pack and RS-232 (Tx & Rx)comm which terminates to a
PC. Can
anyone provide me with some insight with regards to EMI/RFI
requirements and
device safety (I have somewhat of a handle on the safety side - but
welcome
other opinions!). None of these four lines have any type of safety
(over
current/voltage) protection nor any EMI filtering, etc. If you can
provide
some insight or reference to required standards I would appreciate
it

Thank You (in advance)
 
Dick Grobner
Compliance Engineering
Medical Graphics Corporation
350 Oak Grove Parkway
St Paul, MN 55127
651-766-3395
651-484-8941 (fax)
dick.grob...@medgraph.com


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EN 55103

2000-06-13 Thread Dale Albright

Group,

We are using an HP 8561E to perform the magnetic emission test per EN
55103-1.  HP says they do not have any other instrument to support this
test.  Is anyone using a different instrument?

Dale.


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Quite Expert

2000-05-25 Thread Dale Albright

If anyone is interested in the information, please email me direct and I
will send you the pdf brochure.

Dale.

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Quiet Expert

2000-05-24 Thread Dale Albright

Group,

I am in the process of evaluating an EMI analysis tool.  The program is
"Quiet Expert" by Innoveda (formally Viewlogic as I understand it).  Is
anyone using this program or have you evaluated it along with others?

Dale




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FW: Surge

2000-05-05 Thread Dale Albright

Richard,

This was our intuitive thought too.  However, I do not fully understand the
discharge network and do not know, for instance, if the total joules
delivered to the coupler is independent of load or impedance. Does the
network always fully discharge?  

Today we spent some time to capture it. The following test was run on the
AC:  One EUT was connected to the coupling/decoupling network. A digital
scope and fast Fluke probe was used to capture the voltage waveform at the
input of the EUT. The data was plotted.  A second EUT was added in parallel
to the coupling/decoupling network. The test was re-run (no moving the
probe) and the data was plotted. To my surprise, there was no change in
waveform.  My expectation was to see no change in rise time but to see a
much faster decay time.  

A second test was attempted with a Fischer F-33-1 current probe.  Not
successful.  

The subject EUTs pull approx. 1/4 Amp, no surge protection devices.  The
test equipment is Keytek ECAT system (E4551 and E501A).

We are proceeding to make a justification of the method (for these
particular EUTs ONLY) that the individual EUTs are not under-stressed. I
would like to seek additional input from the group. Unfortunately, most
senior staff at Keytek involved in the development of the system have left.
If anyone knows of whereabouts, please email.  Also if anyone has a contact
at Schaffner or Haefely.

Best Regards,
Dale Albright

-Original Message-
From: wo...@sensormatic.com [mailto:wo...@sensormatic.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 12:11 PM
To: emc-p...@ieee.org
Subject: RE: Surge



I assume that you mean applying the surge energy to multiple power ports (or
I/O ports). Consider the energy produced by the surge generator and how that
energy is dissipated in the EUTs. If there is one and only one port being
tested, would not the energy being delivered to that port be much higher
than if multiple ports were being tested at the same time? I think the
answer to your question is that you cannot test multiple ports since each of
those ports would be under-stressed.

Richard Woods

--
From:  Dale Albright [SMTP:dale.albri...@flextronics.com]
Sent:  Wednesday, May 03, 2000 11:14 AM
To:  emc-p...@ieee.org
Subject:  Surge


Group,

A question came up today regarding testing multiple EUTs for surge
(61000-4-5).  I spoke with the secretary of the subcommittee 77B
(Jacques
Delaballe) on this subject.  We agree that: The method is not part
of the
standard; If the results are positive (EUT passes) then maybe OK; If
EUT
fails, then indeterminate.  What are your thoughts?

Regards,
Dale Albright


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RE: Surge

2000-05-05 Thread Dale Albright

Richard,

This was our intuitive thought too.  However, I do not fully understand the
discharge network and do not know, for instance, if the total joules
delivered to the coupler is independent of load or impedance. Does the
network always fully discharge?  

Today we spent some time to capture it. The following test was run on the
AC:  One EUT was connected to the coupling/decoupling network. A digital
scope and fast Fluke probe was used to capture the voltage waveform at the
input of the EUT. The data was plotted.  A second EUT was added in parallel
to the coupling/decoupling network. The test was re-run (no moving the
probe) and the data was plotted. To my surprise, there was no change in
waveform.  My expectation was to see no change in rise time but to see a
much faster decay time.  

A second test was attempted with a Fischer F-33-1 current probe.  Not
successful.  

The subject EUTs pull approx. 1/4 Amp, no surge protection devices.  The
test equipment is Keytek ECAT system (E4551 and E501A).

We are proceeding to make a justification of the method (for these
particular EUTs ONLY) that the individual EUTs are not under-stressed. I
would like to seek additional input from the group. Unfortunately, most
senior staff at Keytek involved in the development of the system have left.
If anyone knows of whereabouts, please email.  Also if anyone has a contact
at Schaffner or Haefely.

Best Regards,
Dale Albright

-Original Message-
From: wo...@sensormatic.com [mailto:wo...@sensormatic.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 12:11 PM
To: emc-p...@ieee.org
Subject: RE: Surge



I assume that you mean applying the surge energy to multiple power ports (or
I/O ports). Consider the energy produced by the surge generator and how that
energy is dissipated in the EUTs. If there is one and only one port being
tested, would not the energy being delivered to that port be much higher
than if multiple ports were being tested at the same time? I think the
answer to your question is that you cannot test multiple ports since each of
those ports would be under-stressed.

Richard Woods

--
From:  Dale Albright [SMTP:dale.albri...@flextronics.com]
Sent:  Wednesday, May 03, 2000 11:14 AM
To:  emc-p...@ieee.org
Subject:  Surge


Group,

A question came up today regarding testing multiple EUTs for surge
(61000-4-5).  I spoke with the secretary of the subcommittee 77B
(Jacques
Delaballe) on this subject.  We agree that: The method is not part
of the
standard; If the results are positive (EUT passes) then maybe OK; If
EUT
fails, then indeterminate.  What are your thoughts?

Regards,
Dale Albright


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Re: Chamber and OATS Coorelation

2000-01-12 Thread Dale Albright

Richard,

Up to 6 dB on a system with cables.  3 to 4 dB on floor standing equipment
and no cables.  2 - 3 dB on table top and no cables.  Today we measured a
6ft telecom rank with one module and several cards and several cables.  Some
cables went under the floor, some laid on the turntable, and some were
routed in Telcordia cable tray fashion.  The highest deviation was 4.2 dB.

Regards,

Dale Albright


- Original Message -
From: 
To: ; 
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 2:41 PM
Subject: RE: Chamber and OATS Coorelation


> Dale, what correlation error are you obtaining?
> Richard Woods
>
> --
> From:  Dale Albright [SMTP:da...@emclabs.com]
> Sent:  Wednesday, January 12, 2000 12:57 PM
> To:  umbdenst...@sensormatic.com; mmate...@foxboro.com;
> barry...@altavista.com
> Cc:  emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
> Subject:  Re: Chamber and OATS Coorelation
>
>
> Don,
>
> We have made correlation between our chamber and OATS using the CNE
> meter at
> several positions in the "uniform field" of the chamber. Chamber
> antenna
> fixed, Oats antenna scanned. We have created a correction table
> whereby one
> point or an average of several points can be used depending on the
> particular EUT you are testing. If you have knowledge of where the
> EUT is
> emitting, maybe a top slot of a 6ft cabinet, you can elect to apply
> a
> specific correction. Or if the EUT is small, then the average of 4
> points
> may cover the area of the EUT. We have gotten very good results.
> However,
> when cables are involved, correlation goes down. Our next run will
> include
> the several positions on the OATS also.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Dale Albright.
>
>
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: 
> To: ; 
> Cc: 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 8:16 AM
> Subject: RE: Chamber and OATS Coorelation
>
>
> >
> > Barry,
> >
> > Thank you for your comment.  What we are trying to do is establish
> better
> > correlation between the chamber and OATS so we minimize our time
> in the
> > heat, humidity, rain and bugs (South Florida) at the OATS.  We are
> not
> > trying to replace the OATS with the chamber.
> >
> > We have recently been evaluating a REFRAD for correlation
> purposes.  So
> far
> > the results with the REFRAD factors have been very good.  The
> emission in
> > the chamber was 7 dB off from the OATS value, but this correlated
> to
> within
> > 1 dB of what was predicted by the REFRAD.  I admit our sample
> universe is
> > small at this time with only a handful of emissions to compare to.
> But
> > these first results are promising.
> >
> > Don Umbdenstock
> > Sensormatic
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > --
> > > From: Barry Ma[SMTP:barry...@altavista.com]
> > > Reply To: Barry Ma
> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 5:55 PM
> > > To: mmate...@foxboro.com
> > > Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
> > > Subject: RE: Chamber and OATS Coorelation
> > >
> > >
> > > Mirko,
> > >
> > > I happen to have a copy of CISPR 16-1 at hand. Clause 16.6 "Open
> area
> site
> > > validation procedure" reads:
> > >
> > > ... The deviation between a measured NSA value and the
> theoretical value
> > > shall not be used as a correction for a measured EUT field
> strength.
> This
> > > procedure shall be used only for validating a test site. ...
> > >
> > > The above statement is not followed by any explanation. What do
> you
> think
> > > the reason is? My guess is that there are lot of factors causing
> > > inaccurate E-field measurement. The collective result of those
> factors
> > > cannot be simply corrected by changing antenna factors.
> > >
> > > At the end of your message, however, you stressed on "for a
> specific
> test
> > > setup". May we try this "illegal" correction procedure with
> caution only
> > > "for a specific test setup" and for a specific frequency range?
> Hopefully
> > > it might be worthwhile to try.
> > >
> > > Barry Ma
> > > Anritsu Company
> > > Morgan Hill, CA
> > > ---
> > > On Tue, 11 January 2000, "Matejic, Mirko" wrote:
> > >
> > > Richard,
> > >
> > > You could improve correlation by adjusting chamber antenna
> factors for a
> > > correlation differences which you can get from NSA measurements
> one at
> > > OATS the other in the chamber with a fix

Re: Chamber and OATS Coorelation

2000-01-12 Thread Dale Albright

Don,

We have made correlation between our chamber and OATS using the CNE meter at
several positions in the "uniform field" of the chamber. Chamber antenna
fixed, Oats antenna scanned. We have created a correction table whereby one
point or an average of several points can be used depending on the
particular EUT you are testing. If you have knowledge of where the EUT is
emitting, maybe a top slot of a 6ft cabinet, you can elect to apply a
specific correction. Or if the EUT is small, then the average of 4 points
may cover the area of the EUT. We have gotten very good results. However,
when cables are involved, correlation goes down. Our next run will include
the several positions on the OATS also.

Best Regards,

Dale Albright.





- Original Message -
From: 
To: ; 
Cc: 
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 8:16 AM
Subject: RE: Chamber and OATS Coorelation


>
> Barry,
>
> Thank you for your comment.  What we are trying to do is establish better
> correlation between the chamber and OATS so we minimize our time in the
> heat, humidity, rain and bugs (South Florida) at the OATS.  We are not
> trying to replace the OATS with the chamber.
>
> We have recently been evaluating a REFRAD for correlation purposes.  So
far
> the results with the REFRAD factors have been very good.  The emission in
> the chamber was 7 dB off from the OATS value, but this correlated to
within
> 1 dB of what was predicted by the REFRAD.  I admit our sample universe is
> small at this time with only a handful of emissions to compare to.  But
> these first results are promising.
>
> Don Umbdenstock
> Sensormatic
>
>
>
>
> > --
> > From: Barry Ma[SMTP:barry...@altavista.com]
> > Reply To: Barry Ma
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 5:55 PM
> > To: mmate...@foxboro.com
> > Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
> > Subject: RE: Chamber and OATS Coorelation
> >
> >
> > Mirko,
> >
> > I happen to have a copy of CISPR 16-1 at hand. Clause 16.6 "Open area
site
> > validation procedure" reads:
> >
> > ... The deviation between a measured NSA value and the theoretical value
> > shall not be used as a correction for a measured EUT field strength.
This
> > procedure shall be used only for validating a test site. ...
> >
> > The above statement is not followed by any explanation. What do you
think
> > the reason is? My guess is that there are lot of factors causing
> > inaccurate E-field measurement. The collective result of those factors
> > cannot be simply corrected by changing antenna factors.
> >
> > At the end of your message, however, you stressed on "for a specific
test
> > setup". May we try this "illegal" correction procedure with caution only
> > "for a specific test setup" and for a specific frequency range?
Hopefully
> > it might be worthwhile to try.
> >
> > Barry Ma
> > Anritsu Company
> > Morgan Hill, CA
> > ---
> > On Tue, 11 January 2000, "Matejic, Mirko" wrote:
> >
> > Richard,
> >
> > You could improve correlation by adjusting chamber antenna factors for a
> > correlation differences which you can get from NSA measurements one at
> > OATS the other in the chamber with a fixed antenna height. You could
also
> > determine correlation differences by comparing measured field strength
> > levels from battery powered comb generator.
> >
> > Fixed vs. 1-4m antenna height among other factors will always create
> > unpredictable correlation for a specific test setup.
> >
> > Mirko Matejic
> >
> >
> > __
> >
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Re: EMC Automation software

1999-11-24 Thread Dale Albright

Ron,

I have used TILE (Totally Integrated Laboratory Environment) for almost 5
years.  It is an outstanding package for automation.  I have dealt with just
about every vendor in the EMI business, and Quantum Change (Mike Hart and
Bill Scheer) have exceeded, by far, the best technical and product update
support.  I use the software for radiated and conducted emissions and
immunity, cable and antenna calibrations, NSA, site checks, shielding
effectiveness, etc.  You can reach Mike or Bill at 215-674-8845 or look at
Quantumchange.com.

Dale.



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Date: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 3:51 PM
Subject: EMC Automation software


>
>I am looking for PC based EMC Automation software for an anechoic chamber
>for FCC part 15 class B testing.
> I have HP analyzers. I would also like the software to do automated NSA
>meaurements.
>
>Ron Chernus, Associate Test Engineer, DVT
>Denso International
>Carlsbad, California, USA
>
>
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Conducted emissions for an intentional radiator

1999-11-09 Thread Dale Albright
Pierre,
 
I understand from your request that you are following FCC Part 15 Subpart C for 
an intentional radiator that operates on an ISM frequency.  I think the section 
you are recalling regarding "frequencies generated by the product, except the 
one needed for functional purpose" is part 18.305.  This section allows for 
unlimited radiated energy in the band specified (13.56 +/- 7.0 kHz).  The rules 
do not allow for unlimited conducted energy in Part 15 or Part 18.  If you only 
need to do as proposed, show that no other frequencies are over the limit 
within the bandwidth of the fundamental, I think the hood (of same impedance) 
is a great idea.
 
Regarding the conducted level of the fundamental, the above assumes that your 
message meant 30 dBuV over the limit.  I recommend calling the FCC and getting 
a judgement.  A good contact for this part is Rich Fabina at ex. 3027.  If 
international time is a problem and you need it now, I will be happy to make 
the call.  You may contact me if desired by phone or email.
 
Regards,
 
Dale Albright
President EMCI
919-554-0901
da...@emclabs.com
 
  
-Original Message-
From: Pierre Selva 
To: SAFETY-EMC 
Date: Monday, November 08, 1999 2:06 PM
Subject: Conducted emission for an intentional radiator


Hello all,
 
I have to perform radiated and conducted emission tests on an intentional 
radiator, following FCC Part 15, Subpart C test requirements.
 
This product is a contactless card reader. It's made of an external power 
supply block (which is not sold with the product) and a kind of box with the 
antenna included (antenna is loop of coaxial cable, about 20cm diameter).
 
Radiated tests are passed, but conducted levels are about 30 dBµV under the 
limit at 13.56 MHz (fundamental frequency).
I cannot reduce the power to obtain an acceptable level, because this one 
is necessary to have a good behaviour of the product.
With this power, the maximum distance between card reader and card is about 
10cm.
 

Do you know if I can replace the integrated antena by a 50 Ohms hood when I 
perform the conducted emission test, in order to show that no other frequencies 
are generated by the product, except the one needed for functional purpose ?
 
Do you know if FCC Part 15 or ANSI C63.4 authorizes this kind of procedure ?
 
I thank you a lot for your answers,
 
Meilleures salutations de France,
 
==
Pierre SELVA
Laboratory responsible
SMEE Actions Mesures EMC & Safety laboratory
ZI des Blanchisseries   Phone : 33 4 76 65 76 50
38500 VOIRON  FRANCE Fax : 33 4 76 66 18 30
e-mail : actionsmesu...@compuserve.com
===


Re: Telecom reqs.

1999-11-08 Thread Dale Albright

Thanks Andy.

Dale.


-Original Message-
From: Dale Albright 
To: Gorodetsky, Vitaly ; Linstrom, John (IndSys,
GEFanuc, CDI) ; emc-p...@ieee.org

List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org
Date: Monday, November 08, 1999 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: Telecom reqs.


>Dear Lost,
>
>A piece of equipment tested to EN 300 386-1,-2 V1.1.3 (1997)
>[Telecommunication Centres] does not fully meet the requirements of EN
>50082-1:1992 or 1998.  ESD would be under-tested, Air Discharge, for both
>generics, and magnetic immunity would not have been addressed for the 1998.
>
>For [Other than Telecommunication Centres] the requirements of the 1992
>would be meet (however, ESD would be over-tested, Contact Discharge), but
>still not the 1998 magnetic.  Note that  we are talking about a notebook
PC.
>There are other considerations for ports such as DC and outdoor signal
>lines.
>
>In consideration of the Vice Versa:  Presumably, there will be a connection
>to the telephone lines or to the back side of routing equipment.  In the
>case of a connection to the telephone lines, the generics to not fully
cover
>the requirements of the 300-386.
>
>Perhaps you are unsure about the applicability of 300-386.  The original
>message stated "It's to be used as part of a telecomm central office
>troubleshooting set".  Under the Scope of 300-386 it states "General
purpose
>equipment which is used as a part of a switching system may be covered by
>the scope of other standards.  For such equipment, if those other standards
>fully cover all the requirements of the present document, no further
>requirements are necessary."  Although "general purpose" is not defined, it
>is probably acceptable to associated troubleshooting equipment with general
>purpose equipment.
>
>Certainly it will take more information to determine, "legally," the
>applicability and cross referencing.  Perhaps the original reference to
>"routing equipment" does not fall under the category of "Switching
>Equipment."
>
>With all of that stated there is one thing left.  Computer Dynamics is an
>OEM.  They design, develop, manufacture, and integrate ITE and Telecom type
>products.  They, like the rest of us, must meet the requirements of NUMBER
>ONE - their customer.  The request for compliance has come from them.  And
>if they want "CE Telecomm Compliance," then compliance it is - 300-386.
>
>Regards,
>
>Dale.
>
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: Gorodetsky, Vitaly 
>To: 'Dale Albright' ; Linstrom, John (IndSys, GEFanuc,
>CDI) ; emc-p...@ieee.org 
>Date: Thursday, November 04, 1999 9:05 PM
>Subject: RE: Telecom reqs.
>
>
>>Dale,
>>I am lost.  If a piece of equipment is tested to EN 300 386-1,-2 than it
>>wouldn't be necessary to test it to EN55022/EN50082-1 (right/wrong?).  In
>>fact, as it spelled out in the original message, this computer will be
used
>>not as a part of a telecom network but rather for troubleshooting.  Do you
>>think that in this case it would be better to recommend EN55022 and CISPR
>24
>>given that John did not mention NEBS conformity requirements (if equipment
>>is not integral part of telecom network, "resistibility" requirements are
>>not necessary)?
>>
>>Regards
>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Dale Albright [SMTP:da...@emclabs.com]
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 3:40 PM
>>> To: Linstrom, John  (IndSys, GEFanuc, CDI); emc-p...@ieee.org
>>> Subject: Re: Telecom reqs.
>>>
>>> John,
>>>
>>> Yes.  EN 300 386-1 and EN 300 386-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility and
>>> Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Telecommunication network equipment;
>>> Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements.
>>> The requirements are based on the installation environment and category
>of
>>> equipment within the scope of the standard (part 2).  It covers
emissions
>>> and immunities and is very thorough and includes tests for
>"resistibility"
>>> much like the Bellcore (telcordia) "objectives."
>>>
>>> Dale.
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Linstrom, John (IndSys, GEFanuc, CDI) <
>>> john.linst...@cdynamics.com <mailto:john.linst...@cdynamics.com>>
>>> To: emc-p...@ieee.org <mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org> < emc-p...@ieee.org
>>> <mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org>>
>>> Date: Thursday, November 04, 1999 5:09 PM
>>> Subject: Telecom reqs.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We are being asked to bid on a proposal for a portable comp

Re: Telecom reqs.

1999-11-08 Thread Dale Albright

Dear Lost,

A piece of equipment tested to EN 300 386-1,-2 V1.1.3 (1997)
[Telecommunication Centres] does not fully meet the requirements of EN
50082-1:1992 or 1998.  ESD would be under-tested, Air Discharge, for both
generics, and magnetic immunity would not have been addressed for the 1998.

For [Other than Telecommunication Centres] the requirements of the 1992
would be meet (however, ESD would be over-tested, Contact Discharge), but
still not the 1998 magnetic.  Note that  we are talking about a notebook PC.
There are other considerations for ports such as DC and outdoor signal
lines.

In consideration of the Vice Versa:  Presumably, there will be a connection
to the telephone lines or to the back side of routing equipment.  In the
case of a connection to the telephone lines, the generics to not fully cover
the requirements of the 300-386.

Perhaps you are unsure about the applicability of 300-386.  The original
message stated "It's to be used as part of a telecomm central office
troubleshooting set".  Under the Scope of 300-386 it states "General purpose
equipment which is used as a part of a switching system may be covered by
the scope of other standards.  For such equipment, if those other standards
fully cover all the requirements of the present document, no further
requirements are necessary."  Although "general purpose" is not defined, it
is probably acceptable to associated troubleshooting equipment with general
purpose equipment.

Certainly it will take more information to determine, "legally," the
applicability and cross referencing.  Perhaps the original reference to
"routing equipment" does not fall under the category of "Switching
Equipment."

With all of that stated there is one thing left.  Computer Dynamics is an
OEM.  They design, develop, manufacture, and integrate ITE and Telecom type
products.  They, like the rest of us, must meet the requirements of NUMBER
ONE - their customer.  The request for compliance has come from them.  And
if they want "CE Telecomm Compliance," then compliance it is - 300-386.

Regards,

Dale.



-Original Message-
From: Gorodetsky, Vitaly 
To: 'Dale Albright' ; Linstrom, John (IndSys, GEFanuc,
CDI) ; emc-p...@ieee.org 
List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org
Date: Thursday, November 04, 1999 9:05 PM
Subject: RE: Telecom reqs.


>Dale,
>I am lost.  If a piece of equipment is tested to EN 300 386-1,-2 than it
>wouldn't be necessary to test it to EN55022/EN50082-1 (right/wrong?).  In
>fact, as it spelled out in the original message, this computer will be used
>not as a part of a telecom network but rather for troubleshooting.  Do you
>think that in this case it would be better to recommend EN55022 and CISPR
24
>given that John did not mention NEBS conformity requirements (if equipment
>is not integral part of telecom network, "resistibility" requirements are
>not necessary)?
>
>Regards
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Dale Albright [SMTP:da...@emclabs.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 3:40 PM
>> To: Linstrom, John  (IndSys, GEFanuc, CDI); emc-p...@ieee.org
>> Subject: Re: Telecom reqs.
>>
>> John,
>>
>> Yes.  EN 300 386-1 and EN 300 386-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility and
>> Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Telecommunication network equipment;
>> Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements.
>> The requirements are based on the installation environment and category
of
>> equipment within the scope of the standard (part 2).  It covers emissions
>> and immunities and is very thorough and includes tests for
"resistibility"
>> much like the Bellcore (telcordia) "objectives."
>>
>> Dale.
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Linstrom, John (IndSys, GEFanuc, CDI) <
>> john.linst...@cdynamics.com <mailto:john.linst...@cdynamics.com>>
>> To: emc-p...@ieee.org <mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org> < emc-p...@ieee.org
>> <mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org>>
>> Date: Thursday, November 04, 1999 5:09 PM
>> Subject: Telecom reqs.
>>
>>
>>
>> We are being asked to bid on a proposal for a portable computer that
>> must meet UL1950/CAN/EN60950 and get the CE mark (EN55022/50082-1).
>> Understandable. It's to be used as part of a telecomm central office
>> troubleshooting set, and the rest of the reqs. calls for "CE Telecomm
>> compliance". What other standards must the unit meet?
>>
>> I don't know yet if the unit will be connected to the telephone
>> lines or to the back side of routing equipment, etc. Are there standards
>> for telecomm equip. that doesn't interface to the phone lines?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> John Linstrom
>> Computer Dynamics
>> PH 864.281.7768 x266
>> FX  864.675.0106
>> john.linst...@cdynamics.com
>>


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Re: Telecom reqs.

1999-11-05 Thread Dale Albright
John,

Yes.  EN 300 386-1 and EN 300 386-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio 
spectrum Matters (ERM); Telecommunication network equipment; Electromagnetic 
Compatibility (EMC) requirements.
The requirements are based on the installation environment and category of 
equipment within the scope of the standard (part 2).  It covers emissions and 
immunities and is very thorough and includes tests for "resistibility" much 
like the Bellcore (telcordia) "objectives."

Dale.
-Original Message-
From: Linstrom, John (IndSys, GEFanuc, CDI) 
To: emc-p...@ieee.org 
Date: Thursday, November 04, 1999 5:09 PM
Subject: Telecom reqs.


We are being asked to bid on a proposal for a portable computer that must 
meet UL1950/CAN/EN60950 and get the CE mark (EN55022/50082-1). Understandable. 
It's to be used as part of a telecomm central office troubleshooting set, and 
the rest of the reqs. calls for "CE Telecomm compliance". What other standards 
must the unit meet?

I don't know yet if the unit will be connected to the telephone lines or to 
the back side of routing equipment, etc. Are there standards for telecomm 
equip. that doesn't interface to the phone lines?

Thanks in advance. 

John Linstrom 
Computer Dynamics 
PH 864.281.7768 x266 
FX  864.675.0106 
john.linst...@cdynamics.com 



Re: Flow Meter EMC requirements

1999-11-04 Thread Dale Albright

Dear flow meter,

I read my own message this morning and found a mistake.  For the US, the
meter falls under part 18 assuming that is DOES intentionally generate RF
energy for the purpose of mechanical vibration, ionizing gases,
accelerating particles etc..
In my experience with a flow meter, this was the case.
Otherwise, assuming that it is exempt from part 15, you are only required to
hand it over to the FCC if they ask for it and cease operation if notified
by the commission that it is causing harmful interference.

Dale.

-Original Message-
From: Dale Albright 
To: chasgra...@aol.com ; emc-p...@ieee.org

List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org
Date: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 8:23 PM
Subject: Re: Flow Meter EMC requirements


>
>For the US, it is likely that your equipment falls under Part 15 Subpart B
>or Part 18 of the rules.
>For the EU, it is likely that your equipment falls under the generic
>emission and immunity requirements.
>Further information about your product is required.
>
>Part 15 is for unintentional radiating digital devices that use timing
>signals in excess of 9kHz and uses digital techniques for the purpose of
>performing data processing functions such as electronic computations, data
>processing, storage, retrieval, transfer etc..  Does your flow meter
perform
>these type of functions?  Does it have or connect to a computer?  If not it
>likely falls under part 18.  Furthermore, and not withstanding the answers
>to the above, if the device is used exclusively as industrial, commercial,
>or medical test equipment, then it is exempt from part 15 and will fall
>under part 18.  However, it is also likely that for this type of equipment,
>the test requirements (radiated and AC line conducted emissions) will be
the
>same whether part 15 or 18, assuming that the device does not intentionally
>generate RF energy for the purpose of mechanical vibration, ionizing gases,
>accelerating particles etc..  To that end, I will guess that your device
>falls under Part 18 and is further classified under part 18.203(b) -
>non-consumer ISM equipment, which requires "verification" under part 2
>subpart J.  No evolvement by the FCC is required.
>
>For the EU:
>Your equipment falls under the product family standard EN 61326 (Electrical
>equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements).
>Legally however, you may claim EMC compliance by applying the generic
>emission and immunity standards EN 50081-2 and EN 50082-2 until July 1,
>2001.
>Further information about your product is necessary to determine all the
>tests that would be required.  For example: is it AC and/or DC powered and
>does it have long distance lines or I/O cables longer than 3 meters?
>
>The above is for EMC compliance only.  There is safety issues as well.  The
>CE mark presumes compliance with all applicable directives.  If you don't
>get further info you can call our lab 919-554-0901.
>
>Regards,
>
>Dale Albright
>President
>EMC International, Inc.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: chasgra...@aol.com 
>To: emc-p...@ieee.org 
>Date: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 3:04 PM
>Subject: Flow Meter EMC requirements
>
>
>>
>>Does anyone know what EMC standards are required
>>for flow meters?
>>
>>Does it fall under Part15 for FCC
>>CE Mark - What testing is required??
>>
>>Thanks
>>
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Re: Flow Meter EMC requirements

1999-11-03 Thread Dale Albright

For the US, it is likely that your equipment falls under Part 15 Subpart B
or Part 18 of the rules.
For the EU, it is likely that your equipment falls under the generic
emission and immunity requirements.
Further information about your product is required.

Part 15 is for unintentional radiating digital devices that use timing
signals in excess of 9kHz and uses digital techniques for the purpose of
performing data processing functions such as electronic computations, data
processing, storage, retrieval, transfer etc..  Does your flow meter perform
these type of functions?  Does it have or connect to a computer?  If not it
likely falls under part 18.  Furthermore, and not withstanding the answers
to the above, if the device is used exclusively as industrial, commercial,
or medical test equipment, then it is exempt from part 15 and will fall
under part 18.  However, it is also likely that for this type of equipment,
the test requirements (radiated and AC line conducted emissions) will be the
same whether part 15 or 18, assuming that the device does not intentionally
generate RF energy for the purpose of mechanical vibration, ionizing gases,
accelerating particles etc..  To that end, I will guess that your device
falls under Part 18 and is further classified under part 18.203(b) -
non-consumer ISM equipment, which requires "verification" under part 2
subpart J.  No evolvement by the FCC is required.

For the EU:
Your equipment falls under the product family standard EN 61326 (Electrical
equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements).
Legally however, you may claim EMC compliance by applying the generic
emission and immunity standards EN 50081-2 and EN 50082-2 until July 1,
2001.
Further information about your product is necessary to determine all the
tests that would be required.  For example: is it AC and/or DC powered and
does it have long distance lines or I/O cables longer than 3 meters?

The above is for EMC compliance only.  There is safety issues as well.  The
CE mark presumes compliance with all applicable directives.  If you don't
get further info you can call our lab 919-554-0901.

Regards,

Dale Albright
President
EMC International, Inc.







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To: emc-p...@ieee.org 
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Date: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 3:04 PM
Subject: Flow Meter EMC requirements


>
>Does anyone know what EMC standards are required
>for flow meters?
>
>Does it fall under Part15 for FCC
>CE Mark - What testing is required??
>
>Thanks
>
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The Doors

1999-10-07 Thread Dale Albright
No, it is not about the rock group.  It is about the doors of GR-1089-CORE.  
Over the last couple of days I have enjoyed observing multiple opinions and 
supporting evidence of the proper limit to apply to a product that has no 
cabinet doors (Table 3-1 Vs Table 3-2).  It is clear that at minimum, the 
emission levels with cabinet doors open must meet the open door requirement and 
with cabinet doors closed must meet the closed door requirement.  Perhaps this 
is a fine way to limit the shielding effectiveness of the enclosure so that in 
real life, when the doors have been removed and tossed, the threat of 
interference remains low.  And how about "cabinet" doors.  That type of 
language seams to indicate a large 7ft cabinet in which rack mount devices are 
contained.  Is the actual housing/chassis of the EUT considered a "cabinet" ?  
There does seam to be an indication that another type of door exists - one that 
is not intended to be opened during EUT operation, maintenance, and/or repair.  
What type of door is this that remains closed during all of those 
circumstances.  And what is the un-identified operation mode for which it is 
opened?  And now finally for equipment that is not intended to be placed in a 
cabinet - maybe table-top or open-rack type.  Notwithstanding the ultimate 
decision being driving by the RBOCs, what do you think?  See some of you at 
the conference next week.  

Regards,

Dale Albright
EMCI





Re: Coatings for Ferrite Tiles?

1999-10-01 Thread Dale Albright

Scott,

I have had good results by applying styrofoam sheets to the walls.

Dale.

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To: 'emc-p...@ieee.org' 
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Date: Friday, October 01, 1999 6:00 PM
Subject: Coatings for Ferrite Tiles?


>
>To the group,
>
>Can anyone recommend a paint or other (light colored) coating that can be
>applied over ferrite tiles?
>The lighting in the bat cave (shield room) is rather grim. It can be very
>difficult to see when working inside of a cabinet. Photos of test setups
>would also look better if there were less contrast with the background.
>
>Scott Lacey
>
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Re: NSA

1999-07-16 Thread Dale Albright

Is the problem in Horizontal or Vertical?  Is the site high or low?  Where
in the 1 to 4 meters is it maximum?  What type of antennas are used?  What
does the graph look like from 35 to 60 MHz?  What is the size of the
turntable?  (30 MHz is fairly large compared with most turntables).  Can
compliant results be repeated when moving the other antenna to the side and
leaving the one on the turntable fixed?  Ok that is enough.  Now one
suggestion.

Try laying metal sheets or screen over the turntable area to further
conclude the culprit.

Regards,

Dale Albright
EMCI


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Subject: NSA


>
>Argh! For the first time in five years, our NSA is out of spec on our 3
>meter OATS at 30 MHz. The problem appears to be the turn table. We can move
>the equipment off of the table to one side or toward the front and comply,
>so it does not appear to be an off site reflection problem. We have
replaced
>marginal brushes from the table to the ring and we have added wide copper
>ground strips from the ring (attached with screws) to the ground screen
>(soldered). Still won't pass. Suggestions?
>
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Re: EMC Detective and Flushing Toilet

1999-07-12 Thread Dale Albright

Dear Customer,

In order to speculate the cause to the effect, please answer the following
question:  Is the water to which your house is connected supplied via the
city water supply, or supplied via your own well pump?
Answer:  I live in a rural area and have a well pump.

After careful thought of your smelly situation, we present the following
scenario:

The water that feeds your house is likely pumped a couple hundred feet up
with a 1/2 to 3/4 HP pump.  The water pressure in the lines is regulated by
a pressure switch which limits the high and low pressure, and a pressure
tank that is pressurized and supplies pressure to the lines.  When the line
pressure is too low "low limit" (usually approx. 20 psi), the switch closes
and powers on the pump.   As the pressure increases to the specified "high
limit" (usually approx. 40 psi), the switch open and powers off the pump.
If the pressure tank is very small (not a lot of volumn) or if the range
between the "low limit" and the "high limit" is small, then a single flush
of the toilet can use up all of the pressure in the tank and trigger the
"low limit" switch and power on the pump.

If your rural area is like mine, your AC mains supply is provided through
some cheesey utility company like ... I won't say.  Never-the-less your
AC mains feed is not up to par, and under these conditions we speculate that
each time your toilet is flushed the pump is powered on which causes a
temporary voltage reduction in the AC mains (on the order of 40% to 70% of
voltage).  The voltage reduction is significant enough to cause your
computer to reboot. . Apparently, your computer was not tested by EMCI
for compliance to EN 61000-4-11.

Please take the following action to verify the speculation:  Switch the well
pump breaker in the breaker panel to the OFF position.  Flush the toilet.
After the water in the toilet holding tank has flushed, the tank should not
completely re-fill.  Check the status of the computer.  If the computer did
not reboot, switch the well pump breaker to the ON position.  Check the
status of the computer.

If the computer did reboot, take the following action to solve the problem:
Install a UPS to provide power to the computer.

If the computer did not reboot, call Bill Gates and tell him that you just
discoverd yet another one of his alluding Windows bugs!

Best Regards,

Dale Albright
President
EMC International, Inc.
762 Park Ave.
Youngsville, NC 27596
919-554-0901






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Date: Friday, July 09, 1999 3:02 PM
Subject: EMC Detective and Flushing Toilet


>
>Greeting to the group,
>
>EMC engineers in a PC maker received a customer's complains transferred
>from technical support group  that every time he flushes toilet his PC
>always reboots. Assuming you were one of EMC engineers, please participate
>the discussion and try to answer following questions:
>(1) Fabricate an EMC story to relate the cause (Flushing toilet) to the
>effect (Rebooting PC).
>(2) Direct the customer to verify your speculation.
>(3) Fix the problem.
>
>Barry Ma
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Re: CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS

1999-06-30 Thread Dale Albright

George,

It is our understanding that If your equipment meets the appropriate
sections of FCC Part 15, than no further testing is necessary for Canadian
approval and your FCC report will be acceptable.  However, an equipment
label is required which is similar to the FCC Class A label.  The suggested
text is given in the Annex of ICES-003 .  "This Class (A or B) digital
apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations."

Best Regards,

Dale Albright
President
EMC International, Inc.

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Date: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 11:59 AM
Subject: CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS


>
>I need some guidance on an indoor satellite receiver we build.
>Functionally it is similar to a DISH network receiver, but ours is not a
>consumer product.
>
>We worked with test labs to obtain conformance to FCC Part 15, and CE,
>for which we have a DOC.
>
>Now our US customer wants to lease some of the units in Canada.  What
>else do we need to do?
>
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