Re: Magnesium

1996-12-18 Thread Cortland . Richmond-CC
For what it is worth... I own GriD laptop computer whose bottom casting is magnesium. GriD was famous for its rugged, magnesium computers -- and they were sold worldwide. I do recall an insulating plastic sheet between the board and t

RE: Human exposure to microwave RF

1996-12-18 Thread George, David L TR
Doug: The following is a list of US standards on the subject. I have information from other countries and other frequencies. You can also find additional information from the Electromagnetic Energy Association and Ergonomics, Inc. Dave George 29 CFR Chapt. 17Part 1910.97 Non-ionizing Ra

Re: Korean Regulatory

1996-12-18 Thread Patty Elliot
The republic of Korea is a member of the CB scheme for IEC 950. Here is the address for their test facilty: IECEE Council of Korea (Rep. of) Korea Academy of Industrial Technology (KAITECH) 222-13 Guro-Dong, Guro-Ku Seoul 152-053 Tel: +82 (2) 860 1452/3 Fax: +82 (2) 860 1456 I have never deal

re: Notified Body numbers

1996-12-18 Thread Neil E Devine
Hello, I could not find the number 0470 in the list of medical notified bodies listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities. I did find 0047, it is for TUV Sudwestdeutschland E.V. FYI - TUV Sudwest and TUV Bayern have joined and are now called TUV Suddeutschland AG. TUV Sudde

Re: EN 60950 A3

1996-12-18 Thread Egon H. Varju
On 18/12/1996 Richard Woods asked: > Anyone have any suggestions on how I can obtain and English version of > EN 60950 that includes A3:1995? ANSI does't have it, and Gobal want's > over $700 for it . The ammendment says the DOP was 1/1/96, but BSI > claims that their last revision was published

Korean Regulatory

1996-12-18 Thread Tony Fredriksson
All, Is it still the case that regulatory certifications for Korea can only be done through test labs in Korea? Are there Safety, EMI, and Immunity regs required for ITE? Is there a list published on the affected product categories? Anyone know of a good Korean lab that communicates well with

Re: Magnesium

1996-12-18 Thread Doug McKean
Paul Herrick wrote: > > -- [ From: Paul Herrick * EMC.Ver #2.3 ] -- > > Does anyone have information on the use of Magnesium in ITE equipment. Under > some circumstances the metal Magnesium can burn. IEC950 gives rules only for > plastic parts. > > The actual application is for a casting to sa

Re: The Age Old Question of Interfering with Someone's Home

1996-12-18 Thread Eric Lifsey
In the USA, the bulk of consumer electronics are all "Part 15" devices; as a result, they are not protected by the FCC from the effects immunity problems. Hence, the FCC requires manufacturers to place the "must accept" statement on their products. So, on a funct

Re: EN 60950 A3

1996-12-18 Thread deteninty
Richard, et al; I got my copy of "BS EN 60950 : 1992 BS 7002 : 1992 Incorporating Amendment Nos. 1,2 and 3" from the British-American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco , CA. It was about 1/2 the price Global wanted. I am no longer at FLUKE, so therefor I do no

Re: Magnesium

1996-12-18 Thread Rich Nute
Hello from San Diego: Paul Herrick asks about the use of magnesium in ITE equipment. There are no requirements in IEC 950 or equivalent standards regarding the use of magnesium. I would suggest applying the IEC 950 tests of either A1 or A2 to the magnesium part. If it passes, it is equally

Re: regarding fusing ac-mai

1996-12-18 Thread Steve Chin
Mike, it depends on your perspective. Those of us who use AC line filter/power inlet combination units are forced to have both the X and Y capacitors placed on the AC mains side of the fuse. Some switchers contain an X capacitor which is usually located on the side of the fuse opposite AC mains pow

The Age Old Question of Interfering with Someone's Home Stereo ...

1996-12-18 Thread George Alspaugh
I believe reference to FCC standard Class B statement in a user guide will clear this up. Most ITE is designed and tested for Class B operation. However, the statement which must accompany the equipment clearly requires the "user" to take action where radio/TV intereference results from the pro

Re: Harmful (?) radiation from cellular phones.

1996-12-18 Thread George Alspaugh
In the late '70's I compiled a large file on the possible health effects of long term exposure to low level radiation. The equipment in question was a digital two-way pager, to be worn on the belt, and operated at reading distance since no audio was involved. It could send/receive while worn on

RE: EN 60950 A3

1996-12-18 Thread WOODS, RICHARD
Well, I was finally able to solve my own problem. Here is the situation. BSI has published A3 but they have not yet incorporated it into the main document. So, 1992 is the latest publication date of the main standard. Now here is where it gets strange. BSI's version of A3 is ammendement "9100". BS

Re: The Age Old Question of Interfering with Someone's Home

1996-12-18 Thread Cortland . Richmond-CC
Doug, The FCC Amateur Radio regs (Part 97) require that one operate on frequencies authorized for the class of license issued, with a level of power authorized, and that equipment meet certain technical standards with respect to spurious emissions and construction. As long as a licensee is o

Exchanged Goods

1996-12-18 Thread bcollier
Our company regularly exchanges failed equipment for replacement equipment for our customers. We then charge them a repair fee and repair the returned material. They keep the unit we sent them for exchange. This supports the need of our customers to have minimum downtime, and elimina