Re: RTTE Directive

John, A few years ago, the European Commission has determined that there is no need for technical requirements against which to assess wired telecommunication products. Further work on the technical basis for regulation (TBRs) has been suspended and many CTRs (CTR 21 included) have been removed

Re: RTTE DoC Philosophy Question

Kevin, Here is my interpretation: since the requirements of the EMC Directive are integral part of the essential requirements under the RTTE Directive, a single declaration to the RTTE Directive should be sufficient. But if the scope of the RTTE Directive regarding your product is not

Re: Japan mains voltage

Darren, The mains voltage in Japan is 100V +/- 10%. Half of Japan is supplied from a 50Hz system and another half is supplied from a 60Hz system. John Radomski Clare

Re: Existing EN50082-1 approved products

Doug, EN55024 came into effect on July 1, 2001, and superceded EN50082-1. If a product was legally being sold in the EU, before that date, and was compliant to EN50082-1, does the product need to be re-tested to EN55024 to be sold after that date, YES, to EN55024. if there are no changes to

Re: Flammability requirement for cloth used on loudspeaker / UL6500

Hi Pierre, Here is my suggestion: request this information from the manufacturer (I doubt you will get it), buy the tablets and conduct this test in your own lab. Regards, John Radomski Clare

Re: internal modem

but we are unfamiliar with telephone line connectivity. Dan, The following standard will need to be met: TIA/EIA/IS-968 Technical Requirements for Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network (it replaces the FCC Part 68). Regards, John Radomski Clare

Re: WEEE Directive

John, Try this: http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/com/dat/2000/en_500PC0347_01.html John Radomski John Juhasz

Re: EMC Directives and Norway

Would this mean compliance to the EMC Directive demonstrated by testing by a CAB located in Canada does not give presumption of conformity for Norway? Guidelines on the application of Directive 89/336/EEC contains the following information: According to the agreement related to the European

RE: Product Marking

Of course nothing can be sold in Canada without the Canadian supplied flag labels with the certification number imprinted. Don, The Canadian flag labels can be affixed only to equipment certified by Industry Canada (different issue, not related to the original question [NRTL, safety approvals

Re: Fuse Markings

Mike, Fuse-holders shall be marked with the symbol relative to the time/current characteristic (F or T), the rated current (mA or A), and the rated voltage (V) of the fuse. Examples: F250mA 250V (fast acting) T3A 250V (slow blow) John Radomski Product Compliance Engineer

Re: FCC Part 68 Continuing Compliance

Jim, Under the latest Part 68 Rules, I believe you no longer submit an application to the FCC for Part 68 registration. As far as I know, the latest FCC Part 68 Rule gives manufacturers the CHOICE to choose a designated TCB or the FCC to have its products approved. John Radomski

Re: Poland Type Approval

Look at: http://www.eto.dk/Contacts/poland.htm John Radomski Product Compliance Engineer Clare Corp. Frank

Re: earth bonding stud

Chris, I would prefer a simpler solution (only two parts): solder lock ring terminal (with a built-in star washer) + nut. John Radomski Colgan, Chris

Re: Application of agency safety markings

Tania, If the factory location means NRTL inspected factory location, the answer to your question would be: YES. For example: CSA requires their logo to be affixed at the source (where final production-line safety tests are conducted). As far as I know, INTERTEK and TUV have similar

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Brazilian requirements

Thanks to all who took the time to respond. As always, your help is greatly appreciated. John Radomski Clare Corp. --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription,

Brazilian requirements

Group, Could you advise me on the Brazilian telecom requirements for interfaces to be connected to the analog PSTN? I was not able to find any information on this subject in English. Thank you in advance. John Radomski Product Compliance Engineer Clare Corp.