RE: CE Markings for A.C. Mains

2000-06-15 Thread ron_wellman
Hello Joe, What is the reference for the markings? Depending on the standard used for a mains plug you may be required to mark the terminals "L" and/or "N" on the plug. However, this usually applies to rewireable mains plugs and not molded ones. Regards, +===

Job Opening - Product Safety

2000-06-15 Thread PGodfrey
KTL is a leading provider of test services within the telecommunications and electronics manufacturing arena. We currently have a position available for a qualified product safety engineer. Ideally this candidate will have approvals experience and knowledge of the requirements for gaining access

RE: Bellcore GP-1089 emissions testing: LISN test setup

2000-06-15 Thread Mark Gill
Patrick - Bypass caps were used in an older version of 1089, and subsequently replaced with LISNs in the current version. Regards, Mark Gill, P.E. EMC/Safety/NEBS Design Nortel Networks - RTP, NC, USA > -Original Message- > From: plaw...@west.net [SMTP:plaw...@west.net] > Sent: Thursd

RE: Bellcore GP-1089 emissions testing: LISN test setup

2000-06-15 Thread Dave Wilson
I seem to remember the caps were specified in an earlier version of the standard, and are no longer required (issue 2, rev 1 February 1999). My understanding is that the LISN is that used for CISPR measurements. Dave Wilson Alidian Networks Inc. -Original Message-

RE: SAE testing

2000-06-15 Thread Loop, Robert
Cyril: I don't believe there is a safety (UL) requirement for ITE equipment that will be installed in a vehicle. I have been writing a test plan for a customer that requires extensive testing to SAE J1455 and J1113 and there is no "safety" involved. It is basically environmental, transient volt

RE: Hong Kong, Brazil and India; EMC and Safety Requirements

2000-06-15 Thread Loop, Robert
Peter: For EMC and Safety for Hong Kong and PRC, please contact Mr. Harry Yeung of the Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre. His e-mail address is harry_ye...@hkstc.com. I recently had the opportunity to meet Mr. Yeung and was most impressed with his extensive knowledge. My regrets that I ca

RE: Bellcore GP-1089 emissions testing: LISN test setup

2000-06-15 Thread efo
Hi Patrick, The old GR-1089-CORE Bellcore Standard Issue 1, Nov.1994 required the large 10uF caps. The new standard does not require the caps. Best Regards Edward F.O'Toole Intertek Testing Services -Original Message- From: plaw...@west.net [mailto:plaw...@west.net] Sent: Thursday, Jun

Bellcore GP-1089 emissions testing: LISN test setup

2000-06-15 Thread Patrick Lawler
I'm looking through Bellcore GR-1089 Issue 2 Revision 1 for details on the test setup for conducted emissions testing. I was under the impression that some of the measurements involved use of large RF bypass caps to ground, and the interference currents through the capacitor were measured. While

Re: SAE testing

2000-06-15 Thread Patrick Lawler
Take a look at the SAE website, specifically http://www.sae.org/products/standards/J1455_199408.htm Fortunately, it's not too expensive to peruse at $59. On Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:23:24 -0400, "Binnom, Cyril A" wrote: >I have an In-Vehicle Computer (ITE equipment) that will be implemented into >hea

RE: Hong Kong, Brazil and India; EMC and Safety Requirements

2000-06-15 Thread Dave Wilson
Hi Peter, Try ICC's approvals manuals (www.icc-uk.com); they'll usually give you a free sample (the countries you're interested in) to whet your appetite for the full manuals. Dave Wilson Senior Compliance Engineer Alidian Networks Inc. -Original Me

Re: WEEE directive (4th Draft)

2000-06-15 Thread Art Michael
Hello Richard, The official EU version (in .pdf format) was mounted on the net only this morning. Visit the Safety Link , drop down to the "Safety Articles, FAQs, MRAs, Etc." subsection; look for "WEEE" towards the end of the section. Or, once you enter the Safety Link, use your browser's "Fi

SAE testing

2000-06-15 Thread Binnom, Cyril A
Group, I have an In-Vehicle Computer (ITE equipment) that will be implemented into heavy duty trucks. I am unfamiliar with SAE requirements and only have been told that I will have to be compliant to J1455. I am looking for some clarification on if this is the correct standard, (if it is not the

Hong Kong, Brazil and India; EMC and Safety Requirements

2000-06-15 Thread Peter Merguerian
Hello All! Anyone can help with the safety & emc requirements in the countries specified above? Thanks Peter Merguerian Managing Director Product Testing Division I.T.L. (Product Testing) Ltd. Hacharoshet 26, POB 211 Or Yehuda 60251, Israel Tel: 972-3-5339022 Fax: 972-3-5339019 e-mail: pmerguer

TNV-2 to SELV Spacing

2000-06-15 Thread Gary McInturff
Temporarily without my standard, and need a spacing requirement. Seems to me that over surface it was 1.4 mm or 1.0 mm through air, but it also seems to me that it was contingent upon whether or not the secondary was grounded or not. How about TNV-2 to ground? As always there is no

RE: ANNOUNCE - FAQ: Sources of EMC & Safety Compliance Informatio n, 50th Issue

2000-06-15 Thread Matejic, Mirko
Dear Bill, Your "FAQ: Sources of EMC & Safety Compliance Information" is extremely valuable source of worldwide compliance information. It either offers correct answer to any imaginable compliance question or provides a lead to it. Thank you very much for your continuous effort to put FAQ together

FW: 4th Draft WEEE Directive on Web

2000-06-15 Thread WOODS
See below. However, I learned yesterday that the Commission has decided to now have two directives, one of which will cover design of equipment and the other will cover the recovery process. Richard Woods -- From: Roger Viles [SMTP:roger.vi...@wwgsolutions.com]

ANNOUNCE - FAQ: Sources of EMC & Safety Compliance Information, 50th Issue

2000-06-15 Thread Bill Lyons
FAQ: Sources of EMC & Safety Compliance Information This is to let you know that I have just posted in two parts the 50th issue of the above FAQ to the newsgroup for regulatory/compliance matters and EMC and safety specifications and testing, sci.engr.electrical.compl

Probe ground leads

2000-06-15 Thread Douglas C. Smith
Hi All, Here is some light reading if you are looking for a way to pass a hot day (it is 109 degrees here in Los Gatos today!) Often, a probe ground lead is thought of as a source of error in a measurement. But, the ground lead can also increase measurement accuracy. I have posted a supplementa

Re: Enclosure 10GHz

2000-06-15 Thread Doug
"Westin, Amund" wrote: > > Hello members ! > > I'm looking for articles covering radiated emission aspects on circuits > operating on 10GHz, placed in a plastic enclosure with metallic coating > . > Any suggestions ? Get as many books on printed circuit level EMI control as possible. Some of