Re: Heat Warning

1998-10-31 Thread Rich Nute
Hello from San Diego: If there is a portable IT product which bottom surface can become hot (around 49 C) during use, would you recommend to put a warning label onto the product or would you consider a warning in the operator's manual as sufficient ? Here's an experiment: Place a

Re: IEC 320 APPLIANCE COUPLER APPLICATION

1998-10-31 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Judd: A universal battery charger that I am reviewing is powered by AC 110-220 or 24VDC. The 24 VDC enters the device via a male IEC 320 connectorOUCH!. The AC enters via a non-detachable recognized power cord with NEMA- 5-15 molded male connector. Here is the Scope

Re: IEC 320 APPLIANCE COUPLER APPLICATION

1998-10-31 Thread Peter Merguerian
Judd Hello! I am asuming that since the unit is provided with a NEMA-5- 15P plug (for the ac supply source), we are talking about applicable standards for the North American market. There are UL and CSA Standards for Household and Industrial Battery Chargers. If unit is for ITE/Telecom