Re: US test lab -- MRA for Korea

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi Don Try Compliance Certification Services in Fremont CA They were just acquired by UL www.ccsemc.com B Sent from my iPhone On Jan 12, 2010, at 10:19 AM, "Umbdenstock, Don" wrote: > Dear Colleagues, > > Does anyone know of a lab in the US authorized to test short range > devices for the K

RE: External power supplies covered under Medical Device Directive?

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Battery chargers are dependent on intended end use, and if tested to 60601-x, may not meet some critical requirements that are specified in product safety standards scoped for chargers. The 3d ed of 60601-1 says IT equipment power supply is ok to use for certain types of medical equipment, typical

US test lab -- MRA for Korea

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Dear Colleagues, Does anyone know of a lab in the US authorized to test short range devices for the KCC? Best regards, Don Umbdenstock Sensormatic - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to A

RE: External power supplies covered under Medical Device Directive?

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
D of C for *component* power supply to LVD, where the specified presumption of conformity is 60601-x report. D of C for power source that can be used as separate device (not necessarily incorporated into end-use equipment) to MDD where the unit meets all requirements for intended usage in accordan

External power supplies covered under Medical Device Directive?

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Pat, The definition of 'accessory' is discussed in the guidance document MEDDEV 2.1/1 at: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/ edical-devices/files/meddev/2_1-1___04-1994_en.pdf My understanding of this document is that if the manufacturer of the power supply does not specify one or more speci

External power supplies covered under Medical Device Directive?

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Good morning, I'm having a discussion with a co-worker concerning whether external power supplies powering medical equipment (like blood-pressure monitors) are covered under the Medical Device Directive. The power supplies are tested & approved to the appropriate medical standards -- only the

RE: OT: re: Cranage Stripline

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Let's keep this conversation technical, since there is a side of it that touches on many of our job responsibilities. Thanks, -Dave EMC-PSTC Admin From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Ken Javor Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:36 AM To: Untitled Subject: Re: OT: re:

Re: OT: re: Cranage Stripline

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Not at all sure what this last post is supposed to mean. In the real world of PC, it is the precisely the "save the planet" type "scientists" who try very hard to lock out those with opposing opinions, labeling them "global-warming deniers," which is a PC trick to lump GW dissidents in with Holocau

RE: OT: re: Cranage Stripline

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
"a closed mind is like a closed book, just a block of wood." We should keep an open mind on these topics. There may be possibility for standards making and subsequent compliance testing. We wouldn't want *crazy* standards created because all of the clear thinking engineers refused to participate

RE: PC Computer power supply update

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Besides a violation of FCC Rules, there may also be violations of safety agency certifications, assuming there is a legitimate agency certification. The AC mains input of an approved power supply can't be changed from the design that was approved. Jim Hulbert Pitney Bowes From: emc-p...@

PC Computer power supply update

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Good day folks, A short while ago I ranted about a number of computer power supplies that were non FCC compliant. I received a number of requests for the plot showing several of these supplies conducted emissions overlayed, so I pursued making this available with my client. I have received the OK

RE: PC Computer power supply update

2010-01-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Derek Walton Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 7:18 AM To: IEEE EMC & SAFETY PSTC Subject: PC Computer power supply update Good day folks, A short while ago I ranted about a number of computer power supplies that were non FCC compli