Some test information on Zinc-Oxide MOV devices

1997-05-16 Thread DenBleyker, R. (919-543-7251 TL 441)
from--bo...@vnet.ibm.com Several years ago I tested MOV devices from several manufacturers. All had a nominal rating of 70 volts and 10 joules. My testing forced breakover with a 10-ohm limiting resistor. Source voltage was 120 mains and simple fill-wave rectifier. The results were quite inter

Blowing steam

1997-05-16 Thread Victor L. Boersma
Anybody willing to help Peter -- Forwarded Message -- From: "AIKAT Peter -EAS", INTERNET:peter.b.ai...@extott14.x400.gc.ca TO: Vic Boersma, 102126,156 DATE: 15/05/97 20:08 RE: Blowing steam Excerpt from Pressure Vessels chat group:

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1997-05-16 Thread Jerry Roberton
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frequency scanner for EMC

1997-05-16 Thread mvaldman
Hello everyone, (sorry if the message is repeated unnecessarily) I'm interested in using a frequency scanner as a low cost EMI sniffer. Where can I buy one? (I would probably have to do this through mail order/web order) Can someone recommend a source? thanks in advance

Country/language requirements

1997-05-16 Thread PHILLIP FORD
Can anyone out there point me towards a list of legal requirements by country for the necessary languages to be used for > User manuals? > Service/installation instructions? > Product labels? Thank you. Regards, PFORD at HVTVM GBXYR7PW at IBMMAIL Philli

re: MOV devices - disconnect

1997-05-16 Thread CWells1
Relative to your comments in the attached Email on testing MOVs 3. In my opinion, use of these parts must include a disconnect means to cover the fault case. About fusing MOVs I have an application designed for the US market and now being considered for the European market. It can be powered

Re: Country/language requirements

1997-05-16 Thread Doug McKean
PHILLIP FORD wrote: > > Can anyone out there point me towards a list of legal requirements by > country for the necessary languages to be used for > > User manuals? > > Service/installation instructions? Having gone through this some time ago with a safety agency and a corporate

ESD testing survey.

1997-05-16 Thread Grasso, Charles (Chaz)
Greetings group! I would like to take a survey of the ESD testing practices prevalent in manufacturers of electronic equipment. The purpose of this information is to get a better understanding of the alignment of my company with respect to the industry and ESD testing in particular. Basically - is

re: MOV devices - Gas tube in series

1997-05-16 Thread CWells1
Bruce & others I have seen the combo of a Gas tube in series with a MOV but do not understand the design considerations. What I do understand is that Gas tubes have a rather slow action and need to go through zero crossing to extinguish. Is the MOV there to help this turn off issue? Why would

Majordomo Commands

1997-05-16 Thread Steve Chin
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Physical Agents Directive

1997-05-16 Thread WOODS, RICHARD
In 1993, a draft Physical Agents Directive was proposed (93/C77/02) by the EU Commission and was ammended in 1994. The proposed directive covers workers exposure to sound, electromagnetic fields, vibration, and optical radiation. Rumors have it that the proposed directive is being resurrected. Do

types of PTCs

1997-05-16 Thread CWells1
There are two types of PTCs The carbon polymer types you refer to (see attached EMail). They have a low voltage withstand. Raychem had the patent on these and they typically are restricted to below 60 volts. I have seen telecom protection circuits that are qualified to prevent 120 VAC misswi

EN50091-2 - EMC Requirements for UPS

1997-05-16 Thread jeichner
Does anyone out there know if this EN has been published in the OJ yet? The standard is dated October 15, 1996, but I don't know its OJ status, dow, etc. Any help the forum can offer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jim Eichner Statpower Technologies Corporation jeich...@statpower.com An

Re: frequency scanner for EMC

1997-05-16 Thread Gabriel Roy/HNS
Moshe, If interested in a really low cost set up, look on page 6.3-1 of Dr. Keenan's Digital Design for Interference Specification book. Shows how to use an FM radio with a signal generator and making your own dipole antenna with 300 ohm TV antenna cable. PS Keenan Corp is in Pinellas Park F

Re: Country/language requirements

1997-05-16 Thread Gabriel Roy/HNS
Philip Ford asked: Can anyone out there point me towards a list of legal requirements by country for the necessary languages to be used for > User manuals? > Service/installation instructions? > Product labels? Thank you. - Snip -- That's