[PSES] Thanks to all that replied to my latest posts

2015-10-21 Thread Grasso, Charles
Best Regards Charles Grasso Compliance Engineer Echostar Communications (w) 303-706-5467 (c) 303-204-2974 (t) 3032042...@vtext.com (e) charles.gra...@echostar.com (e2) chasgra...@gmail.com - This message is from the IEEE Product

Re: [PSES] USA Level VI energy efficiency regulations

2015-10-21 Thread Rodney Davis
Note the DOE issued draft guidance stating that all EPS that is capable of operating a consumer product would be considered in scope even if the EPS was not sold for the purpose of operating a consumer product. It also goes on to suggest that if the EPS has an identifiable design

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Doug Powell
Peter, The idea of a 208 V split phase is unusual and probably not the case here. The number 208 is obviously derived from a three phase system. I believe the system you are talking about is a red-leg or high-leg three phase system. Wikipedia does have a good review in this case (

[PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Peter Tarver
Good morning. There are oftensmall, legacy grids that you come across or hear about. I was recently told that some areas of the Northeast US have a 208 V, split-phase power system to some residences and small businesses. Still 180° phase-to-phase and presumably 104 V phase-to-Neutral. A

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Ted Eckert
Although I agree with Doug in general, I will note that Massachusetts has 40 independent municipally owned electrical utilities. I have no evidence of 104 VAC supply, but it is possible that one of the 40 utilities supports an unusual legacy system.

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Brian O'Connell
Brian, Any significant impedance differences between these two supply configurations? Brian Sr Burrito Quality Control Engineer -Original Message- From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 12:34 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re:

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Ed Price
When I had that same task, I just bought a several kW Variac, connected it across the 208 VAC phase of a 3-phase feed, and used the Variac to increase the needed 5% or so. A big fan for the Variac can be cheaper than buying a really big Variac. Ed Price WB6WSN Chula Vista, CA USA

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Kunde, Brian
I've never heard of a Utility Company providing 208 "split-phase". I have heard the term "208 split-phase" many times from our customers who claim to have this but in reality what they have is 208 3-phase wired into a 230V split-phase receptacle but only using 208 Phase to Phase with the

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Peter Tarver
Doug – I’m not certain what I’m referring to. Hence the question. Since typical 120/240 V split-phase distribution in the US is from a center grounded delta, my inclination is to believe this follows that same method. Or the original proposition I received is incorrect and a three-phase WYE

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Peter Tarver
Brian of the nonburrito ilk - This is usually called 208 V single-phase. I'm still trying to clarify the specifics of the request. Peter Tarver > -Original Message- > From: Kunde, Brian > Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 12:34 > > snip < > > I have heard the term "208 split-phase"

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Kunde, Brian
Peter, "208 V single-phase" is the correct term but when people uses the grounded neutral to drive 120V circuits then they often refer to it as "208 Split-Phase". It really isn't "split-phase" unless it is derived by a center tapped transformer secondary. But in most cases it works, so why not

Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase?

2015-10-21 Thread Nyffenegger, Dave
Been there, done that with the fan too in order to test at +10%. -Dave From: Ed Price [mailto:edpr...@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 4:11 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] 208 split-phase? When I had that same task, I just bought a several kW Variac, connected it

[PSES] USA Level VI energy efficiency regulations

2015-10-21 Thread McBurney, Ian
Dear colleagues; I understand that this question is slightly off topic but someone might know the answer. For USA level VI energy efficiency regulations, are power supplies intended for professional use only included within the regulations or can they be exempted? Many thanks in advance. Ian