BCIQ NOTICE 06/23/97

1997-06-23 Thread Mike Kuo
Hi all : The latest information from CCS Taiwan Office. BCIQ will postpone the implementation date for TV, ITE,VCR and FAX machine to Jan. 01,1998. Mike Kuo Compliance Consulting Services 1366 Bordeaux Drive Sunnyvale CA 94089 Tel:(408)752-8166

RE: Class I laser . U.S. vs EN 60825

1997-06-23 Thread Matthias R. Heinze
The US standard is similar but different (i.e. size of measurement aperture). The failure mode reference in EN60825 is "reasonably expected failures". Very fuzzy, we consider failures like mirror stoppages, operator errors etc. reasonable. Matthias R. Heinze TUV Rheinland -- From: Pete

Re: Distance of Measurements

1997-06-23 Thread Matejic, Mirko
Rene, You could not find that underlined statement in EN 55 022. However, limits for radiated disturbance are set at 10 meters in Tables 3 and 4. Other closer distances are acceptable by Note in 11.2.1 Antenna-to-EUT distance. If there are acceptable testing alternatives in CISPR and EN standard

RE: How Do You Calculate/Estimate Audibl

1997-06-23 Thread POWELL, DOUG
Max, Q1) Does anyone happen to know how to calculate or estimate the audible noise level of products (A-weighted) before they are built? One assumption that I have made is that continuous acoustical noise from numerous identical devices add together in the same way that power does. IOW, two i

Re: Interlock - PCB Spacings -- OPINION PLEASE

1997-06-23 Thread Eric Petitpierre
On 6/23/97, Israel Yeshurun wrote: > (snip) this much complicates the > production process !! > Is there another way ? What if the interlock circuitry was designed that if it fails, it fails in a safe way? For example, if a short takes place, a fuse could blow. Lack of cur

Interlock - PCB Spacings -- OPINION PLEASE

1997-06-23 Thread Israel Yeshurun
I would appreciate the group opinion on how to implement Interlock circuitry on a PCB (printed circuit board) The equipment have to comply with UL1950/CSA950,EN60950. The Interlock protects against severe mechanical and laser radiation hazards. The interlock

How Do You Calculate/Estimate Audible Noise?

1997-06-23 Thread Max Kelson
Does anyone happen to know how to calculate or estimate the audible noise level of products (A-weighted) before they are built? One assumption that I have made is that continuous acoustical noise from numerous identical devices add together in the same way that power does. IOW, two identical fan

Re: Triple-insulated wire approved for EN609

1997-06-23 Thread Patrick Lawler
On Fri, 20 Jun 1997 12:00:00 -0800, you wrote: >Does anyone know of any sources for this type of wire other than Furukawa >(their TEX-E) and Rubadue (type RXT)? We are (still) hoping to find a >source whose version of this product is listed as Class 130C, and both of >these have UL/CSA ratings

Re[2]: EN50082-1:1996

1997-06-23 Thread Jim Hulbert
I have a few questions, if you don't mind: Have these dates actually been published in the OJ? Does a dow of 2001-01-01 mean that manufacturers can continue to use the old standard until that date? Does equipment that has been tested to the old standard h

EN 41003, Relay Coil-Contact SELV Separation

1997-06-23 Thread Rains,Mike
I have an application that requires SELV separation of relay coil-contact circuits to IEC 950 requirements. One vendor has a relay that is BABT certified to Clauses 4.2.1, 4.2.3(a), 4.4.2 and 4.5.1 of BS EN 41003:1991. I don't have EN 41003. Are the requirements stated in the referenced clauses

RE: Interlock - PCB Spacings -- OPINION PLEASE

1997-06-23 Thread mvaldman
Yisrael, 1. I guess the main issue here is reliability: i.e. can it be proven that a certain spacing or PCB construction can lead to a reliability high enough for an interlock? Is this correct? If so, maybe someone can supply numbers to expected reliability of PC traces. I would suspect the

US/EU MRA

1997-06-23 Thread Matejic, Mirko
Original text is on: http://www.ita.doc.gov/media/mraprod.htm Regards, Mirko --- For Further Information, Please Contact: Bill Buck at 202-482-4883 or Curt Cultice at 202-482-3809 U.S., EU Reach Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Pr

BCIQ moved to 1/1/98

1997-06-23 Thread Matejic, Mirko
According to Scott Goddin, USITA, the BCIQ in Taiwan has delayed implementation of its proposed Electromagnetic Conformity regulations for six months (January 1, 1998 instead of July 1, 1997). Mirko

NPSS 6/25/97 Meeting Notice, And, this month, 2 Speakers!

1997-06-23 Thread Art Michael
Hello All, The next meeting of the Northeast Product Safety Society will be held on June 25th, 1997, 7:00 pm at EMC Corp in Hopkinton MA (42 South St.). If you will be in the area, we invite you to attend, have some munchies, and meet your colleagues. Two Speakers this month!! Dwayne Davis, As

FW: MRA press release

1997-06-23 Thread Kurt Fischer
Greetings! Thought the group might need a break from strings and cans! _ Kurt B. Fischer International Compliance Corporation 802 N. Kealy Lewisville, TX 75057-3136 Voice: 972.436.9600 Fax:972.436.2667 e-mail: kfisc...@icomply.com web page: http://www.i

Re: FW: MRA press release

1997-06-23 Thread Doug McKean
Kurt Fischer wrote: > Greetings! Thought the group might need a break from strings and cans! > U.S. Department of Commerce News Release from the Office of the Secretary, > Friday, June 13, 1997 > Washington-The United States and European Union have agreed to a package of > mutual recognition a