[PSES] Implementation of international standards in Japan

2014-08-04 Thread Pete Perkins
PSNet colleagues, It is quite clear that Japan is adopting international standards for safety of machinery. What is not clear is the current implementation requirements in this process. A client is receiving general input from a Japanese customer that additional work

[PSES] European R&TTE Class 1 and 2 devices.

2014-08-04 Thread Michael Derby
Hello all, As we've been talking about the R&TTE Class 1 and 2 devices, the lists have been updated: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/documents/index_en.htm#h2-5 Michael. Michael Derby Regulatory Engineer ACB Europe Certification Resource for the Wireless Indu

Re: [PSES] Freon 134a

2014-08-04 Thread Wiseman, Joshua E BIS
Richard, This depends on what type of equipment the end product is. There are regulations being drafted by the EPA as we speak. Some types of equipment have extensions being granted while other types are expected to have a ban on R134a, possibly as soon as Jan 1, 2016. Another consideration

[PSES] Freon 134a

2014-08-04 Thread W Richard Gartman
We have several products that contain closed /sealed cooling systems with Freon 134a in them? [There are not field serviceable units.] What product take back regulations would apply to this kind of product in Canada and US? This is a new type of product for me. Any assistance is welcome. Best R

Re: [PSES] Definition of unsafe product

2014-08-04 Thread Scott Xe
Hi John, Appreciate your further advice on the compliance with LV Direcitve. You are right although the principle is the same, there are a number places in differences. I will read it again. Best regards. Scott On 3 Aug, 2014, at 8:43 pm, John Woodgate wrote: > In message , dated Sat, 2

[PSES] High current probe calibrations

2014-08-04 Thread Doug Powell
‎Good Monday morning all,‎Does anyone know of an accredited calibration house with capability for doing high current probe calibrations on the order of AC current of 1000-2000 Amps and DC Current of 1000-2000 amps?The AC probe is a Rogowski type and the DC probe is LEM. I could do factory cals but

Re: [PSES] E-Labelling?

2014-08-04 Thread John Woodgate
In message <059401cfafcf$482689d0$d8739d70$@acbcert.com>, dated Mon, 4 Aug 2014, Michael Derby writes: So, I'm not sure if there are mixed messages about whether it is just for customs and MSAs, or if it's for the user also? I've seen an official document that states the case, but I can't r

[PSES] 答复: [PSES] 802.11a (5GHz WiFi) requires CE Alert sign, right?

2014-08-04 Thread Huang, Tim
5725-5845MHz is not required alert sign. For 2.G, alert sign is no longer required since July,1 2012 for EU members, before June 30 2012, alert sign was required as in France 2.4G is restricted and not harmonized. Regards Tim 发件人: Michael Derby [micha..

Re: [PSES] E-Labelling?

2014-08-04 Thread Michael Derby
Thanks John. So, the 'charged battery' issue is to allow market surveillance and customs to power it on? Don't forget that the Alert Symbol was intended to alert the user to a restriction and I don't recall much information to the public about that. :-) (I guess that's why it's being removed

Re: [PSES] E-Labelling?

2014-08-04 Thread Michael Derby
HI Paul, Good point…. Disclaimer, I only had my R&TTE hat on. J Michael. Michael Derby Regulatory Engineer ACB Europe From: Paul Lovell (plovell) [mailto:plov...@cisco.com] Sent: 04 August 2014 11:20 To: Michael Derby; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: [PSES] E-Labe

Re: [PSES] E-Labelling?

2014-08-04 Thread John Woodgate
In message <052201cfafc6$8f2907d0$ad7b1770$@acbcert.com>, dated Mon, 4 Aug 2014, Michael Derby writes: There is a suggestion that devices with an integral screen which use an electronic CE Mark but are not supplied with charged batteries may require a ‘peel off’ temporary label with a CE Mark

Re: [PSES] E-Labelling?

2014-08-04 Thread Paul Lovell (plovell)
Hi Michael, FYI, e-labelling is already permitted in the medical devices area and is covered by Regulation 207/2012. Permission is limited and anything ending up with a patient has to be provided with paper, but this might give an idea of how it might develop for ITE, especially with internet

Re: [PSES] E-Labelling?

2014-08-04 Thread Michael Derby
Hi Mike, Electronic labelling has always been unpopular with some of the European market surveillance groups and therefore considered forbidden. To the point that the industry was given the impression that electronic CE Marking would never happen in Europe. It seems that the European Comm