Re: [PSES] Fire ants

2016-09-15 Thread Mark Schmidt
I am not an entomologist but is it possible it has nothing to do with E and H fields? Could it simply be that it is just a nice dry/warm environment for them to produce offspring. I have observed ants just last spring in my low voltage transformers for my landscape lights. When you disturb them

[PSES] RoHS and CE Discussion for component

2016-07-21 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hello group, I am having discussions with my team here in Michigan about what mandatory marks need to be on a device or component that is currently being developed. It will be a small measurement device rated 5 VDC @ 1.2 A. The device/component goes into a larger (ITE) system which will

Re: [PSES] EU RoHS Exempt Components

2016-05-12 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hi Brian, The EU does not require disclosure of an exemption, for China RoHS a disclosure table is required. Always a good idea to have this information internally if ever challenged. Regards, Mark From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:34 AM To:

[PSES] 61000-3-2

2016-03-29 Thread Mark Schmidt
are required. Is this correct? Thank you, Mark Schmidt - 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 <emc-p...@ieee.org> All em

Re: [PSES] CE Marking on Packaging of Assembly Components

2015-08-27 Thread Mark Schmidt
Carl, In regard to your statement Another package may include plastic panels with no inherent standalone function In this case there are no harmonized standards that I am aware of for plastics so I will further assume that no CE Mark is required. Mark Schmidt -Original Message- From

Re: [PSES] CE Marking on Packaging of Assembly Components

2015-08-27 Thread Mark Schmidt
Components In message 119fa9545c6e264b830c4582886d1190c534d...@quimby.dw.local, dated Thu, 27 Aug 2015, Mark Schmidt mark.schm...@dornerworks.com writes: In regard to your statement Another package may include plastic panels with no inherent standalone function In this case there are no harmonized

Re: [PSES] RoHS on Hardware

2014-05-14 Thread Mark Schmidt
Brian, May I be candid here. A local hardware store in the USA is not going to have traceability to RoHS compliance. It is highly likely they won’t even know what it is. Testing is way too expensive and time consuming, I would even go as far to say it’s unreliable as well. Procurement from a

[PSES] DC Boat Motor

2013-12-13 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hi Group, I am a bit confused about what standard may apply for DC powered Boat Motor. I am being told that EN55012 applies. I am not convinced. Thoughts? Thank you , Mark Schmidt - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety

Re: [PSES] DC Boat Motor

2013-12-13 Thread Mark Schmidt
@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] DC Boat Motor In message 119fa9545c6e264b830c4582886d11908871b...@quimby.dw.local, dated Fri, 13 Dec 2013, Mark Schmidt mark.schm...@dornerworks.com writes: I am a bit confused about what standard may apply for DC powered Boat Motor. I am being told that EN55012

Re: [PSES] Hong Kong Approvals for EMC

2013-12-10 Thread Mark Schmidt
find it will be addressed on a case by case basis and there is no one standard/requirement to blanket Hong Kong for assurance of entry into HK. Regards, Mark Schmidt -Original Message- From: Price, Andrew (Selex ES, UK) [mailto:andrew.p.pr...@selex-es.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 10

Re: [PSES] Korean EMC Standards

2013-12-02 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hello Brian, The Voltage/ freq. is 220 VAC 60Hz. Not sure about your Measurement uncertainty question. I do have an opinion though Mark From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 6:06 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Korean EMC

Re: [PSES] Declaration of Conformity

2013-12-02 Thread Mark Schmidt
/mechanical/files/machinery/guide-appl-2006-42-ec-2nd-201006_en.pdf Regards, Lauren Crane KLA-Tencor From: Mark Schmidt mark.schm...@dornerworks.commailto:mark.schm...@dornerworks.com To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGmailto:EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Sent: Monday, November

[PSES] Declaration of Conformity

2013-11-25 Thread Mark Schmidt
is that it should include a list of which EHSRs are met or not met. Where or how do I determine if these are met or not. Is there a good place to reference? Any help is appreciated like I said I am a newbie when it comes to the Machinery Directive. Thanks, Mark Schmidt

Re: [PSES] Rejected Manufacturer Declarations

2013-11-15 Thread Mark Schmidt
Although not a requirement, I have used corporate logos on my DoC's. They were not on letterhead but nonetheless the Logo/Trademark was on the DoC. I viewed it similarly to a CB Scheme Safety report that requires the Trademark and a copy of the marking plate to further assist in identifying

Re: [PSES] Rejected Manufacturer Declarations

2013-11-15 Thread Mark Schmidt
I too provided on request, however I also provided a condensed version of the DoC in the manual. This was placed on the second and third page in the manual, you might call it a Regulatory page(s). For the CE Declaration potion it would have contact info of the Manufacturer and the European Rep,

[PSES] RTTE

2013-11-14 Thread Mark Schmidt
that the unintentional radiator had to meet Class B EN55022/CISPR 22 for ITE with 6 db margin. Naturally we failed. This is not an ITE product and was not designed to meet Class B any comments are appreciated. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks, Mark Schmidt

Re: [PSES] RTTE

2013-11-14 Thread Mark Schmidt
to meet Class B CISPR 22. From: McInturff, Gary [mailto:gary.mcintu...@esterline.com] Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 11:42 AM To: Mark Schmidt; 'EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG' Subject: RE: RTTE I'm curious about the 6 dB margin. Is that in the Korean version of the standard? Usually standards

Re: [PSES] RTTE

2013-11-14 Thread Mark Schmidt
In message 119fa9545c6e264b830c4582886d119068e70...@quimby.dw.local, dated Thu, 14 Nov 2013, Mark Schmidt mark.schm...@dornerworks.com writes:  Apparently when the Koreans adopted EN301489-1 the KN version of this standard omitted the clause in Annex C.3.1.  So we had the device tested in-country

Re: [PSES] Rejected Manufacturer Declarations

2013-11-14 Thread Mark Schmidt
wasn't missing you would think that this approach would be acceptable. Regards, Mark Schmidt From: Douglas Nix [mailto:d...@mac.com] Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 4:31 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Rejected Manufacturer Declarations Colleagues, I had a client relate

Re: [PSES] Decision IECEE-ACAG/1398/PDSH (Batteries)

2013-11-07 Thread Mark Schmidt
Dan, NiCd is not allowed period. I actually had a customer refuse delivery and they sent back the battery packs. My understanding is that you must meet 62133 when shipping batteries separate or as spare parts. If they are shipped in the device then it is not required, like you said they

[PSES] Product Safety Standard

2013-09-03 Thread Mark Schmidt
but it may not and at a global level I am a bit confused as well, I do not see how the machinery directive would apply but it was suggested. Or should I just meet the EMC, RTTE and the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC? Best Regards and Thank you, Mark Schmidt

Re: [PSES] Product Safety Standard

2013-09-03 Thread Mark Schmidt
I should have been more clear. Trolling motor = Electric motor, for propulsion through water - normally mounted to the bow of a fishing/bass boat. Mark Schmidt -Original Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 11:06 AM To: EMC

Re: [PSES] RoHS Question

2012-09-06 Thread Mark Schmidt
In both cases it is directed at electrical and electronic equipment. Mark From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:53 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] RoHS Question A few weeks ago we discussed if cables were included in the RoHS

Re: [PSES] RoHS Question

2012-09-06 Thread Mark Schmidt
RoHS Directive. Accessory items such as you've described may or may not have other EU directives applicable to them. Comments? IHTH. Best regards, Ron From: Mark Schmidt [mailto:mark.schm...@dornerworks.com] Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 8:59 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGmailto:EMC

Re: [PSES] Test Setup for a Display Powered by a PoE Injector

2012-04-04 Thread Mark Schmidt
of the opinion that they need to be tested together. Bullets 2 and 3 are very good questions that I do not have an answer for. I am sure the group can help and look forward to their responses. Mark Schmidt From: Grace Lin [mailto:graceli...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 7:51 AM To: EMC-PSTC

[PSES] CCC Mark - Laser

2012-01-23 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hello All, I have not been able to determine if the CCC Mark is required in China for a light industrial application laser - First Catalog of products only indicate some ITE products. All research indicates no requirement. Any information you can provide is helpful. Thanks, Mark Schmidt

Re: [PSES] DoC - maybe asked and answered but looking for one more answer

2011-12-09 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hi Gary, Your only requirement is ROHS. If your customers need evidence or question EMC and Product Safety, you can then justify your steps taken to attain Due Diligence to the specific applicable standards. Regards, Mark From: McInturff, Gary [mailto:gary.mcintu...@esterline.com] Sent:

RE: [PSES] Environmental testing information

2009-02-19 Thread Mark Schmidt
I believe that the 60068-2-x series suggests the test levels (although this is based on your application for the device) but specifically defines the test methods Mark Schmidt From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Barker, Neil Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 12:11 PM

RE: AC Wall Adapter Vibration

2008-05-08 Thread Mark Schmidt
adapters (wall-warts) are low risk but switchers would have increased risk. Regards, Mark Schmidt mschm...@xrite.com From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Leber Jody-G19980 Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 10:36 AM To: emc-p

Class IIIa Laser

2008-05-02 Thread Mark Schmidt
at the FDA listed in Laser Notice 53 unsuccessfully. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Mark Mark Schmidt mschm...@xrite.com mailto:mschm...@xrite.com - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering

FW: Class IIIa Laser Correction

2008-05-02 Thread Mark Schmidt
Correction Should be IEC60825-1 not IEC60950 From: Mark Schmidt Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:17 AM To: 'emc-p...@ieee.org' Subject: Class IIIa Laser Hi everyone, I having trouble understanding the requirements for use of a Class IIIa laser (laser

RE: Class IIIa Laser Correction

2008-05-02 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hi Peter, Thank you, Yes - I needed to know if I am required to file with CDRH. Is there a standard form to use or guidance document to follow? I could not find this. Thanks again, Mark Schmidt mschm...@xrite.com From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Tarver, Peter

RE: Class IIIa Laser Correction

2008-05-02 Thread Mark Schmidt
Peter - Thanks - I am not sure how I missed it but I did. Mark Schmidt mschm...@xrite.com From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Tarver, Peter Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 12:43 PM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: Class IIIa Laser Correction Refer to Lines 60, 63

RE: Availability of a NEC Class 2 or ITE LPS dual output Powersupply

2003-02-20 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hi Terry, You might try the following link. http://www.phihong.com/ Mark Schmidt Regulatory Compliance X-Rite Incorporated Grandville, MI USA (616) 257 2469 mailto:mschm...@xrite.com mschm...@xrite.com

RE: Distributors of Medical Devices in Europe

2002-09-18 Thread Mark Schmidt
their registered place of business of the address of the registered place of business and the category of devices concerned. 3. The Member States shall on request inform the other Member States and the Commission of the details referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. Thank you, Mark Schmidt Regulatory

Distributors of Medical Devices in Europe

2002-09-18 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hello Group, Are there any requirements for European Distributors of Medical Devices, i.e. license or registration. The Device in question is a Class 1 device. Thank you. Mark Schmidt Regulatory Compliance X-Rite Incorporated Grandville, MI USA (616) 257 2469 mschm...@xrite.com

RE: A2LA Equivalent

2002-07-30 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hi Scott, Our UK office has inquired to us about NAMAS accreditation. I think possibly EN45001 and EN45002 may also apply. Good Luck, Mark Schmidt Regulatory Compliance X-Rite Incorporated Grandville, MI USA (616) 257 2469 mschm...@xrite.com -Original Message- From: scott

RE: IEC60320

2002-07-22 Thread Mark Schmidt
It is not a double pole fuse and that is not a requirement. Regards, Mark -Original Message- From: Crabb, John [mailto:jo...@exchange.scotland.ncr.com] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 11:04 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject:RE: IEC60320 I have never heard of an

RE: IEC60320

2002-07-22 Thread Mark Schmidt
Oops, I seem to left the problem out. The manufacturer now puts a rib in the spare fuse holder so you cannot put a spare fuse in. Sorry for the confusion. Mark Schmidt Regulatory Compliance X-Rite Incorporated USA (616) 257 2469 mschm...@xrite.com -Original Message- From: Mark

IEC60320

2002-07-22 Thread Mark Schmidt
the manufacturer indicating that the design change was made in order to comply with IEC60320. It seems to me that we have now introduced a additional risk, it just doesn’t make sense to me. Any comments? Mark Schmidt Regulatory Compliance X-Rite Incorporated USA (616) 257 2469 mschm...@xrite.com

RE: CSA Mark

2002-03-13 Thread Mark Schmidt
Accreditation to NAMAS, deals with Traceably and Calibration issues. Mark Schmidt Regulatory Compliance X-Rite Incorporated USA (616) 257 2469 mailto:mschm...@xrite.com mschm...@xrite.com -Original Message- From: Stone, Richard A (Richard) [mailto:rsto...@lucent.com] Sent

Laser Safety

2002-03-07 Thread Mark Schmidt
Thanks, I appreciate the input. Mark Schmidt Regulatory Compliance X-Rite Incorporated USA (616) 257 2469 mschm...@xrite.com mailto:mschm...@xrite.com --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc

RE: Laser Safety

2002-03-06 Thread Mark Schmidt
and warning signs in the IIIb compartment of the system ? Thank you, Mark Schmidt Regulatory Compliance X-Rite Incorporated USA (616) 257 2469 mschm...@xrite.com -Original Message- From: Doug Mckean [mailto:dmck...@corp.auspex.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 5:17 PM To: emc

Laser Safety

2002-03-05 Thread Mark Schmidt
, is then expanded and used in this same system reducing the beam intensity to Class I levels. Would the overall system be classified as Class I ? Thanks. Mark Schmidt Regulatory Compliance X-Rite Incorporated U.S.A. (616) 257 2469 mschm...@xrite.com mailto:mschm...@xrite.com

RE: Importing to Australia with a twist

2001-09-19 Thread Mark Schmidt
Dave, 1. Your client must have a presence in Australia. 2. Your client must apply in order to sell your product, you cannot. 3. Provide your client with the applicable certs and documents for their assessment, since they are now responsible for compliance. 4. If you decide to apply the C-tick

RE: CE Mark

2001-09-11 Thread Mark Schmidt
Jody, CE is an abbreviation of a French phrase Conformite Europeene. I have seen this on multiple websites but here is one for reference. http://www.ce-mark.com/cedoc.html Regards, Mark --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety

RE: Medical devices in Japan

2001-08-03 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hi Nick, To assist you in determining the applicable standards you should contact a representative from JAAME or MHLW at the following address: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) New York Health, Labor and Welfare Department McGraw- Hill Building 44th Floor 1221 Avenue of the Americas

RE: Cable Drawing Standards

2001-05-24 Thread Mark Schmidt
There are IPC standards here is one example, I am sure there are more; IPC-3710 - Acceptability of Wiring/Cable Harnesses, Electronic Cable Assemblies, Cord Sets, and Wires I am pretty sure these documents will not accommodate EMI design. That will be left to your imagination and expertise.

RE: Product Safety - Japan

2001-05-03 Thread Mark Schmidt
John, This is how I understand it. Japanese Regulation New compulsory requirements were targeted for April 1, 2001. Enforcement of this new law is regulated under Denan. Regulatory requirements are similar to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) requirements. Japan, for

IEC60825

2001-02-13 Thread Mark Schmidt
Hello everyone, I am new to laser regulation and was wondering if there is such a thing as your basic open frame power supply meeting the requirements of IEC60825? I need a + 15 Vdc output at approximately 100 Watts. I have not read the standard yet and don't know how it compares with IEC60950.

RE: Responsibilities

2000-12-20 Thread Mark Schmidt
, but the responsibility resides with the Company. Mark Schmidt -Original Message- From: Courtland Thomas [mailto:ctho...@patton.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 4:06 PM To: emcpost Subject:Responsibilities Hello group, I have a question concerning responsibility when

Red LED's

2000-09-22 Thread Mark Schmidt
Is the use of Red LED's acceptable for I.T.E. equipment in the EU in accordance with LVD and EMCD? All comments welcome. Thank you. Mark Schmidt X-Rite Incorporated U.S.A. mschm...@xrite.com --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product

RE: FDA requirements

2000-07-05 Thread Mark Schmidt
Nick, Check this out http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/devadvice/16.html#page_index it will assist in classifying your medical device/equipment for the US market. Regards, Mark -Original Message- From: Nick Williams [mailto:nick.willi...@conformance.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2000 11:15

RE: Russian Certification of Products

2000-03-15 Thread Mark Schmidt
Chris, The way I understood it a couple years ago import and exploitation of foreign equipment in Russia is determined by the Russian Government Order 612. The Order (Law) of goods imported into Russia went into effect July 1, 1993. The requirements of this Order are associated with

RE: EMC and product safety split?

2000-03-15 Thread Mark Schmidt
. Mark -Original Message- From: Gary McInturff [mailto:gmcintu...@telect.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 10:46 AM To: 'Mark Schmidt'; emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: EMC and product safety split? Mike, I gotta stick up for the question and the discussion. This forum

RE: EMC and product safety split?

2000-03-15 Thread Mark Schmidt
One way to cut down on mail traffic would be not having to read this type of discussion thread. I know the reason I subscribed was based on content relating to both EMC and Safety. This forum has been very helpful for establishing quality engineering practices to enhance design, based on the

Competent Authorities

2000-01-24 Thread Mark Schmidt
Dear Members, In the EEC if I register a Class I Medical Device with a Competent Authority in one Membered State, must I register with other Competent Authorities as we eventually market product their State. All input is appreciated. Regards, Mark Schmidt X-Rite Incorporated Grandville, MI

RE: LVD voltage range.

2000-01-13 Thread Mark Schmidt
John, Yes, The AC device falls into the scope of the LVD including the EMCD. This must be tested at system level due to the leakage currents and the like. It appears in this case the batteries require charging via the AC device, this is a component of the system and must be tested accordingly.

RE: Surge Test Performance Criterion

2000-01-12 Thread Mark Schmidt
Jim, I forget where I procured this definition for Criteria B but if you abide by this definition, it would indicate to me that Due Diligence was exercised when testing your apparatus. 10 minutes however seems to be a bit long, where does this constraint come from? the apparatus shall continue

RE: 90V 47Hz - Is this a realistic combo

1999-11-04 Thread Mark Schmidt
Eastern Japan Voltage 100 Vac @ 50Hz. (Tokyo, Kawasaki, Sapporo, Yokohoma and Sebdai) Western Japan Voltage 100 Vac @ 60Hz. (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hiroshima) I also agree with Tania and the brown-out conditions that exist in Japan. It is my understanding that 90 Vac is quite common,

RE: 90V 47Hz - Is this a realistic combo

1999-11-04 Thread Mark Schmidt
- From: Mark Schmidt mschm...@xrite.com, on 11/4/99 9:45 AM: Eastern Japan Voltage 100 Vac @ 50Hz. (Tokyo, Kawasaki, Sapporo, Yokohoma and Sebdai) Western Japan Voltage 100 Vac @ 60Hz. (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hiroshima) I also agree with Tania and the brown-out conditions that exist

RE: emc requirements for China

1999-10-13 Thread Mark Schmidt
it would comment. It would be very much appreciated. Someone out there must have been through this already. -Original Message- From: rehel...@mmm.com [SMTP:rehel...@mmm.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 11:53 AM To: Mark Schmidt Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE

RE: emc requirements for China

1999-10-13 Thread Mark Schmidt
Arthur, I have been advised of this as well, my understanding was for all electronic equipment. The test standard is CISPR 22 effective Jan 01 2000. Regards, Mark Schmidt -Original Message- From: Arthur Poolton [SMTP:arthur_pool...@eur.3com.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 13

RE: FDA requirements

1999-06-25 Thread Mark Schmidt
into hospital environment, then FCC requirements should be considered since it is no longer a medical device. Regards, Mark Schmidt mschm...@xrite.com mailto:mschm...@xrite.com Phone: (616) 257-2469 X-Rite Incorporated Grandville, Michigan 49418 USA Website - www.x-rite.com http://www.x-rite.com

RE: Packaging vs. Shipping Container

1999-06-23 Thread Mark Schmidt
Richard, I agree. Your definitions are very rational. Regards, Mark Schmidt mschm...@xrite.com mailto:mschm...@xrite.com Phone: (616) 257-2469 X-Rite Incorporated 3100 44th Street, S. W. Grandville, Michigan 49418 USA Website - www.x-rite.com http://www.x-rite.com -Original Message

Job Opportunity

1998-07-22 Thread Mark Schmidt
Dear Group, I am passing this message along for a colleague of mine. There is a position available for an EMC Engineer. They are located in Farmington Hills, Michigan (nice area). They have an in house, EMC facility and are looking for a qualified EMC Engineer to manage all aspects of EMC