Re: [PSES] Hazard warning labels on panel doors where COTS UPS installed?

2023-08-04 Thread John Cochran
UL requires us to apply a 'UPS Voltage Present When Off' label for UL 508A mobile carts we build with a UPS installed.  Inspector considers it a safety violation if the label is not on the access panel or door. John John Cochran Compliance Manager

Re: [PSES] Ferrules

2023-04-03 Thread John Cochran
Panduit PAN_TERM with vinyl insulation is UL 94V-0, John Cochran Compliance Manager jcoch...@strongarm.com<mailto:jcoch...@strongarm.com> [https://strongarm.com/strongarm-designs-logo.png]<https://strongarm.com> Industrial workstations and mountings for the frontline workforce

Re: [PSES] Removable door panel grounding

2022-06-16 Thread John Cochran
but maybe consider ground studs at opposite corners so it has little slack when closed but allows the panel to be set aside without disconnecting the ground. John Cochran jcoch...@strongarm.com<mailto:jcoch...@strongarm.com> 215-443-3400 x219 From: Stultz, Mark <0f79f

Re: [PSES] Ground Bond Tests

2021-05-12 Thread John Cochran
I feel more assured of the grounding on a system when we use our 25A Ground Bond Tester, but we only have one for engineering purposes. We have never been required to do Ground Bond testing, only Ground Continuity. John Cochran jcoch...@strongarm.com<mailto:jcoch...@strongarm.com> 215-443-3

Re: [PSES] Tamper-proof Hardware

2019-04-08 Thread John Cochran
I interpret Supplimental Safeguards are additional to the Basic Safeguards. The basic safeguards are minimum requirements and supplemental safeguards are not required. From: Robert Johnson [mailto:john...@itesafety.com] Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2019 4:27 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subje

Re: [PSES] Looking for a UL rated screw connector

2017-09-25 Thread John Cochran
Panduit PNLC-1/0-3 is really a UL Listed splice for 2 wires. John Cochran Strongarm Energy Division STRONGARM Designs Ph: 215-443-3400 x219 -Original Message- From: Jon Keeble [mailto:j...@wattwatchers.com.au] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 4:06 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG

[PSES] Wireless Regulatory Engineer position

2016-08-12 Thread John Cochran
Schumacher Talent Coordinator Electronic Search, Inc. 847-506-2494 dschumac...@electronicsearch.com<mailto:dschumac...@electronicsearch.com> www.electronicsearch.com<http://www.electronicsearch.com/> 5105 Tollview Drive Suite 245 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 John Cochran Strongarm Energy Divi

[PSES] Internal connection labels in 220VAC systems

2015-12-15 Thread John Cochran
use. Do I have an argument that the NRTL has made an incorrect assessment? Thanks, John Cochran Strongarm Energy Division STRONGARM Designs 423 Sargon Way, Horsham, PA 19044 Ph: 215-443-3400 x219 Fax: 215-443-3002 jcoch...@strongarm.com<mailto:jcoch...@strongarm.

[PSES] Low Power exemption for ATEX / IECEx

2015-09-27 Thread John Cochran
have experience with certifying a higher wattage CPU module for international hazardous locations? Thanks, John Cochran STRONGARM Designs - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list

Re: [PSES] EMC test lab, New York

2015-08-24 Thread John Cochran
Relif Testing Laboratories is the EMC lab I use. They have a lab in Ronkonkoma, NY. Retlif is fully accredited to ISO-STD-17025 and maintains such listing as, FCC recognized, VCCI listed, and EU CAB designated all to insure global acceptance of their test data. John Cochran STRONGARM Designs

Re: [PSES] Encapsulation for Creepage & Clearance

2015-03-12 Thread John Cochran
-240VAC power supply is 1.0 mm. My understanding is creepage is not considered, if conformal coating or encapsulation is used. Is this correct? John Cochran STRONGARM Designs 425 Cardean Drive, Horsham, PA 19044 Ph: 215-443-3400 x219 Fax: 215-443-3002 jcoch...@strongarm.com<mailto:jc

[PSES] Encapsulation for Creepage & Clearance

2015-03-11 Thread John Cochran
-240VAC power supply is 1.0 mm. My understanding is creepage is not considered, if conformal coating or encapsulation is used. Is this correct? John Cochran STRONGARM Designs 425 Cardean Drive, Horsham, PA 19044 Ph: 215-443-3400 x219 Fax: 215-443-3002 jcoch...@strongarm.com<mailto:jc

Re: [PSES] UL 1740 - Wet Locations vs Outdoor

2014-11-20 Thread John Cochran
I have a product being reviewed for compliance, a computer/display for use in outdoor environments, and UL/CSA/IEC 60950-22 was said to apply. John Cochran STRONGARM Designs Ph: 215-443-3400 x219 From: Doug Powell [mailto:doug...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 12:51 PM To: EMC

Re: [PSES] UL 60950-1 clause 2.2.3

2014-09-08 Thread John Cochran
the enclosure when the PE ground is broken. Are there any opposing opinions? John Cochran STRONGARM Designs 425 Caredean Drive Horsham, PA 19044 PHONE: 215-443-3400 X193 FAX: 215-443-3002 -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Sent: Monday, September 08

Re: [PSES] UL 60950-1 clause 2.2.3

2014-09-07 Thread John Cochran
the voltage difference under a single fault must not exceed 30 V ac, without any mention of current. Am I reading this correctly? John Cochran STRONGARM Designs 425 Caredean Drive Horsham, PA 19044 PHONE: 215-443-3400 X193 FAX: 215-443-3002 From: Richard Nute [mailto:ri...@ieee.org] Sent: Friday

[PSES] UL 60950-1 clause 2.2.3

2014-09-05 Thread John Cochran
From: John Cochran Sent: Friday, September 05, 2014 3:47 PM To: 'emc-p...@ieee.org' Subject: UL 60950-1 clause 2.2.3 I am doing compliance testing on an outdoor computer/display and am having problems with complying with clause 2.2.3 of UL 60950-1 and clause 6.2 of UL 60950-22. When

Are ATEX, IEC and UL Zone classifications equivalent?

2008-07-28 Thread John Cochran
? John Cochran Compliance Engineer Strongarm Designs - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e