Re: solutions for markings durability test

2002-08-13 Thread Nick Williams
Brian: The poor man's answer is as follows: 1. Garage or car parts emporium (battery top up water) 2. Hardware/building supplies shop 3. Tricky. Not widely available, but often used in disc drive head cleaners. 4. Tobacconist (it's basically lighter fluid). If you order from a chemical supplie

Re: Creepage on PCB Internal Layers

2002-08-13 Thread JPR3
In a message dated 8/13/2002, you write: > To me, it's sort of funny in that it just says that the Creepage and > Clearance distances do not apply on inner layers of void free PCBs. > That's nice; but I can't find where a distance is specified. I mean, I > would think that there should be s

Laser Emissions Measurement

2002-08-13 Thread richwoods
Consider a Class 1 Laser Product. Once the protective cover is removed for service, it is physically possible for the 12 mm probe to be inserted into the beam where Class 2 levels are present; therefore, human exposure of a finger is possible. However, it is not physically possible to directly vie

solutions

2002-08-13 Thread Ted Rook
I notice your location is Ireland you might try RS Components Corby UK (and Dublin?) for items 1, 2 and 3. I suspect item 4 is petrol by another name but do not have the scientific background to prove it. If you were in the USA I would recommend Mc Master Carr mail order company. Their catalo

RE: Creepage on PCB Internal Layers

2002-08-13 Thread Chris Maxwell
Yes, Thanks Richard By the way...Rich Woods...Tektronics (Richard Payne's company) also makes fiber optic power meters. Sorry that I forgot to mention them in my reply earlier today. Yes, they're a competitor of ours; but their compliance guy is nice enough to answ

RE: Creepage on PCB Internal Layers

2002-08-13 Thread richard . payne
Hi Chris: The 2nd edition of 61010 has the statement in clause 6.7: There are no CLEARANCE or CREEPAGE DISTANCE requirements for the interior of void-free moulded parts, including the inner layers of multi-layer printed circuit boards. UL3111 has the following UL deviation from the 1st edition

Creepage on PCB Internal Layers

2002-08-13 Thread Chris Maxwell
Hi all, I could have sworn that I read somewhere in EN 61010-1 that creepage distances on internal layers of "void free" PCB boards were reduced from the normal distances. For the life of me, I can't find the statement. I also seem to remember that there was no hard, fast number given. So

Re: Need Drivers & Programming Guide for HP8592B

2002-08-13 Thread Robert Macy
Andy, About 4 years ago I bought a book called something like "Programming Guide for the ..." from HP which cost around $20. Not sure if it was for this model or not, but watch out. Their system had the wrong part number and I got some unrelated book and it took another 10 days to get the right

RE: VDSL for Brazil & GPS for U.S

2002-08-13 Thread Peters, Michael
Amund, According to 47 CFR 15.101, you source is correct. The cautionary note here is that: The receiver is exempt, but the electronics after the receiver are probably not. The FCC would see your GPS as a composite device and the digital device would be subject to probably either verification

IEEE/EMC Orange County Presentation Announcement

2002-08-13 Thread Flinders, Randall
Title: The EMC Authorization of Wireless Devices in the US and EU Abstract: The presentation provides an overview of the wireless product approval process for EMC in the United States and in Europe. The new FCC authorization process through TCBs will be discussed as well as how the R&TTE Direct

Re: solutions for markings durability test

2002-08-13 Thread Kyle Ehler
Hi Brian, Get distilled water at any grocery store. I'm not sure about the methylated spirit, but I was able to get hexane from VWR Scientific www.vwrsplcom . Please note that any reagent grade will satisfy, but the cheapest is the way to go. One liter will last a lifetime, about $15 usd. Plea

RE: Laser Testing

2002-08-13 Thread John Juhasz
Check out Ophir Optronics http://www.ophiropt.com/div/laser/index.htm John A. Juhasz GE Interlogix Fiber Options Div. Bohemia, NY -Original Message- From: richwo...@tycoint.com [mailto:richwo...@tycoint.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 8:25 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject

Re: Need copies of specs addressing ISM bands in Europe

2002-08-13 Thread david.graham
Hi Robert, You'll probably find CEPT recommendation 70-03 on short range devices useful - it lists the ISM bands (ref: page 34 under 'Frequency Issues'), national restrictions and applicable standards. There's a link to it on the right hand side of the ERO home page. Regards, Dave. - Origina

EMC-PSTC / TC-8 At The 2002 IEEE EMC Symposium

2002-08-13 Thread Jim Bacher
Greetings All, This e-mail contains important information about the upcoming IEEE EMC Symposium, TC-8, EMC-PSTC, PSTC and Product Safety events. First off the exciting news is that we (EMC-PSTC / PSC) will have a booth at the upcoming 2002 IEEE EMC Symposium. It will be booth 131 next to the NA

RE: Laser Testing

2002-08-13 Thread Peter Merguerian
Rich, Try Ophir Optronics, an Israeli manufacturer with offices and/or agents around the world. http://www.ophiropt.com/company.htm This e-mail message may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not disclose, use, disseminate, distribute,

RE: Laser Testing

2002-08-13 Thread Chris Maxwell
For open air measurements from an aperature, try Ophir. Some other companies, such as Laser Probe may able to help. There may be some others, but I'm not aware of them. For fiber optic measurements (I'm assuming that you are measuring in one of the standard communication bands, such as 850 n

Re: VDSL for Brazil & GPS for U.S

2002-08-13 Thread amund
US/FCC - GPS: I have been told (from competent sources) that "receivers below 30 MHz and above 960 MHz are exempt from equipment authorization rules" and "since it operates above 960 MHz it is exempt from Part 15 requirements". So, What's correct ? Does Part 15 apply ? Best regards Amund

RE: ITE DC Powered Equipment Earthing Test

2002-08-13 Thread Peter Merguerian
Dear All, I have not received any response to my original e-mail ! This e-mail message may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not disclose, use, disseminate, distribute, copy or rely upon this message or attachment in any way

Laser Testing

2002-08-13 Thread richwoods
Can someone suggest sources of test equipment for measuring Class 1 to Class 2 LED emissions to EN60825-1 and fiber optic cable emissions to EN60825-2? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society

Need Drivers & Programming Guide for HP8592B

2002-08-13 Thread andrew . p . price
Is there anyone who can help? I require information on HP8592B Commands and Programming for GPIB interface. Regards Andy Andrew Price Principal Development Engineer (EMC Specialist) BAE SYSTEMS Avionics A125 Christopher Martin Road Basildon, Essex SS14 3EL tel: +44 (0) 1268 883308 email: and

solutions for markings durability test

2002-08-13 Thread Brian McAuliffe
can anybody recommend a one-stop source for the solutions (in small volumes) called out in 60950,61010,60601 and 60335 for the durability of required markings tests i.e. 1. Distilled water 2. Methylated spirit 3. Isopropyl alcohol 4. Aliphatic Solvent Hexane, having a maximum aromatics content of