RE: SELV and EN 60950/60335

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi Steve: Here are the definitions for SELV and PELV >from IEC 61335. * 3.4.4 protective extra-low voltage circuit earthed circuit operating at safety extra-low voltage which is separated from other circuits by basic insulation and protective screening, double insulation or reinforc

RE: Recommendations on test labs that do NEBS testing

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi Scott, The people on the EMC newsgroup were very helpful, I had quite a number of responses. I would like to thank everyone who responded to me, I had a number of replies offline of the newsgroup as well. We haven't decided who to go with yet, the quote process is quite involved and we have s

Re: Recommendations on test labs that do NEBS testing

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi Wayne, So who did you decide you were going to go with? Just curious. FYI - I am no longer with my former employer. I am looking forward to taking something in Toronto area. Best Regards, Scott Drysdale > Hi all, > > I was wondering if I could get some recommendations and > advice concer

Re: DENAN Record Keeping for the Importer

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 10:15:44 -0400, "UMBDENSTOCK, DON" wrote: > Does anyone have specific METI/DENAN experience? ... > This still seems like type approval to me. > I do not see "100% of all production must be reported". Am I correct that a > "type test" for the importer's record is sufficie

RE: RTTE Conformity Assessment Procedure

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi Grace There are other issues that may be involved but let’s address your specific question. Labs are not actually ‘registered’ with a Notified Body except under annexes V and up. The intent of use for an NB proposed in your email is 1 - to give credence to the test suite under annex III or 2

RE: RTTE Conformity Assessment Procedure

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
The alert mark is required if the frequency band is not harmonized in the EU. Bill From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of John Woodgate Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 12:47 PM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: RTTE Conformity Assessment Procedure In message <2a93eb0

Re: RTTE Conformity Assessment Procedure

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message <2a93eb060608091024h274cf040w98474b21dcc66...@mail.gmail.com>, dated Wed, 9 Aug 2006, Grace Lin writes >I don't understand the first paragraph of Annex III.  My question is: >do I need to have my lab (in a manufacturer) registed with one of >notified bodies to be considered to be e

RTTE Conformity Assessment Procedure

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Dear Members, Please help me to understand the conformity assessment procedure per the RTTE Directive. Paragraph 4 of Article 10 of Directive 1999/5/EC states: "Where a manufacturer has applied the harmonized standard referred to in Article 5(1), radia equipment not within the scope of paragra

DENAN Record Keeping for the Importer

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Does anyone have specific METI/DENAN experience? The law "Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law [ Law No.234 of 1961 / Tentative Translation ]" http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/market/regulations/pdf/denan-2001nov-e.pdf indicates that testing is required of all produ

RE: Electronic Copies of Instruction Manuals

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Dave, The ADCO document references the LVD 73/23 but many IT products are under the RTTE where there no such wording like in the LVD Annex I, par. A1. If a CD is needed to install the product (make it function), then there is an obvious need to have a PC and you may well put the safety manual on t

Re: Electronic Copies of Instruction Manuals

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Rich, Thanks, good stuff. Now on to the followup... What about safety documentation for IEC60950-1 products shipping to CB Scheme countries (i.e. outside North America and the EU/RTTE)?? Does the safety information need to be printed, or is electronic copy information sufficient? (the US &

RE: Electronic Copies of Instruction Manuals

2006-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Richard Nute wrote >> Within the European Union: "The safety warnings and safety instructions needed to ensure that electrical equipment will be used safely and for intended applications shall be marked on the equipment. If this is not possible the warnings and instruc