Re: [PSES] IEC60950-1 Limited Power Source via IC current limiter

2018-03-08 Thread MIKE
testing to address this issue. Mike ShermanGraco Inc. Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App-- Original Message --From: John WoodgateTo: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGSent: March 8, 2018 at 3:57 PMSubject: Re: [PSES] IEC60950-1 Limited Power Source via IC current limiter Probably some

Re: [PSES] New Guide to the EMC Directive

2018-04-04 Thread MIKE
Cable box?Mike Sherman Graco Inc. Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App-- Original Message --From: Matthew WilsonTo: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGSent: April 4, 2018 at 12:33 PMSubject: Re: [PSES] New Guide to the EMC Directive Thanks for the link.  I’m puzzled by this on page 61 of the

Re: [PSES] Handy tip for inserting symbols in document text.

2018-07-03 Thread MIKE
Brian —Good point to keep in mind! I was actually simply trying to do this for an internal document that is not too critical. Neat trick; frustrating that I couldn’t use it. Mike Sherman Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App-- Original Message --From: Brian O'ConnellTo: EMC

[PSES] Italian Approval Marking on Power Cord

2018-07-20 Thread MIKE
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[PSES] SEV Mark Required for Swiss Adapter Plug?

2018-08-03 Thread MIKE
I’m looking for an adapter plug that allows a Schuko plug to be connected to a grounded Swiss receptacle. I have found one that is certified to IEC 60884-1 and IEC 60884-2-5. It does not have an SEV mark. Is an SEV mark required for adapter plugs to be used in Switzerland?Thanks,Mike Sherman Graco

Re: [PSES] Branding Products and EU Decision 768 NLF

2019-08-15 Thread MIKE
Brian — I call this “private labeling.” The EU and presumably the customer want a match between the company name on the product and company name on the declaration, hence the expectation that they be the same. The Blue Guide often has additional detailed guidance on things like this. Mike

Re: [PSES] Fwd: Emergency Stop Function

2020-03-19 Thread MIKE
Brian — Look on the web for Doug Nix. Good guy, knows his stuff. Mike Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App -- Original Message -- From: Brian Kunde To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Sent: March 19, 2020 at 12:19 PM Subject: [PSES] Fwd: Emergency Stop Function If any of you have a Case of

Re: [PSES] NFPA Codes, law or not?

2020-10-30 Thread MIKE
When faced with a similar situation a few years ago in a smaller jurisdiction, the local AHJ had us send a formal request to the state fire marshal regarding why interpreting their existing code in light of the latest NFPA version made sense. We did and the state fire marshal blessed it. Mike

Re: Haz Loc Testing

2002-02-05 Thread Mike
ut they do not tell about the tests. Check out UL 698 for containment-type enclosure testing methods. Intrinsically safe is a low-energy ignition-prevention method for haz loc, but that is another story. Mike Harris/Teccom - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 7:59

Re: ITE Class A vs B Emissions

2002-02-05 Thread Mike
ions where small signals are involved, and interference would be likely). Mike Harris/Teccom - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 1:40 PM Subject: ITE Class A vs B Emissions > > We currently design our products to comply with the Class B emissions limi

Re: Pollution Degree vs. Creapage Distance

2002-02-01 Thread Mike
tion line, much less the problem of keeping the stuff out of where it does not belong? Another problem is getting the required thickness where it is needed, especially if it involves component lead ends - the stuff naturally does not want to build up on a sharp point. Mike Harris/Te

Re: IEC 61010 requirements

2003-02-20 Thread Mike
My opinion is that unless there are unusual circumstances, an ITE (IEC60950) certified monitor should satisfy ordinary lab needs. Any dissent? Mike Harris/Teccom Co./Hayward CA From: "Ronald R. Wellman" To: "Han, Delphina" ; Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 5:27 PM Su

Re: [PSES] Getting 2 emails for many posts on the forum - is it just me?

2015-09-14 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] SV: [PSES] Stricter limits than legal (CISPR11, IEC, etc,) Where?

2015-10-15 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] Preselector requirement in ANSIC63.4 -low PRF

2015-10-22 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] EN 61000-3-3:2013

2015-10-26 Thread Mike Cantwell
EN61000-3-3 is transitioning from the 2008 to 2013 next June. Has anyone gone through this and identified any major changes since the 2008 edition? Is a retest in order for existing equipment? Regards, Mike - This message is

[PSES] Test positions open at Washington Labs

2015-11-02 Thread Mike Violette
Hi Folks, Let me or Steve Koster (ste...@wll.com) know if you have any interest in two lab test positions in Maryland. http://wll.com/us/jobs/ Best regards, Mike Mike Violette American Certification Body mi...@acbcert.com +1 240 401 1388

[PSES] Job Opening - Sr. Compliance Engineer - Dallas, TX

2015-12-01 Thread Mike Cantwell
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Re: [PSES] Highest clock frequency in a device.

2016-01-28 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] Marine Equipment for CE

2016-02-03 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] JOB OPPORTUNITY - CT

2016-04-22 Thread Mike Cantwell
evelopment methodologies within a regulated environment. Good luck. Regards, Mike - 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 Al

Re: [PSES] Power Supply Safety approval

2016-06-16 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] outdoor EMC testing - questions

2016-07-19 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] Fire ants

2016-09-15 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] Call for PSES Board of Directors Officers' Nominations

2016-09-16 Thread Mike Nicholls
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Re: [PSES] Fwd: ESD, part of our training Enjoy!

2016-11-03 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] EN 55020

2017-02-17 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] Job openings

2017-02-22 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] CORRECTION (wrong page) Passive Loop Emissions [General Use]

2017-02-28 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] Conformity assessment under RED

2017-03-01 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
s but nobody knows why." -- Albert Einstein From: Mike Sherman - Original Message - [mailto:msherma...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 9:52 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Conformity assessment under RED Seems to me that IR does not communicate in

Re: [PSES] EMC co-location distance question

2017-03-09 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] EU Requirements question

2017-03-13 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] RE_D question Marine Product

2017-03-23 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] Marine Radar test labs for ETSI EN 302 248

2017-04-05 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] EN 55020

2017-05-15 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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[PSES] Source for HF-1 Foam Air Filter?

2017-06-23 Thread Mike Sherman
I'm using HF-1 foam for an air filter. Can any of you recommend a supplier? Replies off-line are acceptable. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. Minneapolis, MN USA - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Societ

Re: [PSES] RED Harmonised Standards

2017-06-27 Thread Mike Sherman
It's an odd list, in that many explicitly do not provide presumption of conformity. Mike ShermanGraco Inc. Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App-- Original Message --From: Douglas NixTo: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGSent: June 27, 2017 at 2:29 PMSubject: [PSES] RED Harmo

Re: [PSES] RED Harmonised Standards

2017-06-28 Thread Mike Sherman
ons appear to be a prudent approach. Does anyone have any additional suggestions for appropriate considerations? Given the struggle to publish harmonized radio standards for RED, I expect it might take years for the safety harmonized standards to be published. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. - Origi

Re: [PSES] radio function "locked out" via software...which rules apply?

2017-07-10 Thread Mike Sherman
Fun question! How accessible is the disabling software to the user? Put another way, what is the risk of the user enabling the radio?Mike ShermanGraco Inc. Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App-- Original Message --From: Chester SummersTo: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGSent: July 10, 2017 at 5

Re: [PSES] radio function "locked out" via software...which rules apply?

2017-07-11 Thread Mike Sherman
On principle I would tend to resist labeling a product for the presence of a nonfunctioning function. Mike ShermanSent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App-- Original Message --From: Chester SummersTo: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORGCc: Mike at HomeSent: July 11, 2017 at 5:11 PMSubject: RE: radio

Re: [PSES] Quasipeak definition

2017-07-31 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] RED DoC and LVD

2017-08-02 Thread Mike Sherman
Short answer: no. Long answer: look at sections 9.5 and 11 of the "RED Guide," the Guide to the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU dated 19 May 2017. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. - Original Message - From: "Piotr Galka" To: "EMC-PSTC" Sent: Wednes

[PSES] MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) Notified Body?

2017-09-12 Thread Mike Sherman
Hello again, colleagues: I'm looking for a MID notified body to do "B+D" conformity assessments for Annex VII liquid dispense meters. Please respond directly to me if you're interested or if you can point me towards someone who might be interested. Thanks! Mike Sherma

[PSES] FCC Language in Manuals, Intentional Transmitter

2017-10-30 Thread Mike Sherman
are we missing? Are these last two warnings only required in some cases, but not in others? thanks, Mike Sherman Product Safety and Compliance Engineer Graco Inc. - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Soc

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-01-31 Thread Mike Sherman
Brian -- I think I've seen a Part 2 standard for 60745-1, as I recall, that required a RCD if the tool used water and the water ended up in the wrong place electrically. If you'd like a screen shot of the section, I can probably find it for you. Mike Sherman Graco Inc.

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-01-31 Thread Mike Sherman
r favorite NRTL might even have someone on the committee who could help with a question. Mike - Original Message - From: "Brian Kunde" To: msherma...@comcast.net Cc: "EMC-PSTC" Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 11:58:25 AM Subject: RE: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE Mike

Re: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE discussion

2018-01-31 Thread Mike Sherman
Ralph -- Pete Perkins is the expert. 0.5 mA is the "reaction/startle" threshold. 6 mA gets you into where some of the population experiences muscle contraction ("letgo-immobilization"). I don't know the risk trade-offs various committees made to get from 5 mA

[PSES] Fwd: [PSES] GFCI vs GFPE

2018-01-31 Thread Mike Sherman
te overfilling or misassembling and then testing for leakage. I do not know whether your product falls within scope of 62841; perhaps your favorite NRTL could help. Your favorite NRTL might even have someone on the committee who could help with a question. Mike From:

Re: [PSES] BS EN 62493:2015 Assessment of lighting equipment related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields

2018-04-09 Thread Mike Sherman
At www.evs.ee you can get this preview for free https://www.evs.ee/preview/evs-en-62493-2015-en.pdf and buy the full standard for 19 euros. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. - Original Message - From: "Pete Perkins" <0061f3f32d0c-dmarc-requ...@ieee.org> To: "EMC

Re: [PSES] Medical device risk assessment - faulty chargers

2018-04-11 Thread Mike Sherman
There are a number of documented cases of counterfeit or knock off Apple USB chargers that do not pass dielectric testing; a couple have been suspected in shock related deaths. This is an unstated background to this discussion. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. - Original Message - From

Re: [PSES] Handy tip for inserting symbols in document text.

2018-07-03 Thread Mike Sherman
references in my quest: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Unicode_characters and https://www.unicode.org/charts/PDF/U2600.pdf Thanks! Mike Sherman Graco Inc. - Original Message - From: "Richard Nute" To: "EMC-PSTC" Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 3:54:03 PM

Re: [PSES] Lithium Ion batteries - capacity measurement

2018-07-30 Thread Mike Sherman
IEC EN 61960:2011, superseded recently by IEC EN 61960-3, contains a standardized way to measure battery capacity. Preview of the latter is available at: https://www.evs.ee/preview/evs-en-61960-3-2017-en.pdf Mike Sherman Graco Inc. - Original Message - From: "Brian O'Con

Re: [PSES] CE marking of machinery that moves about

2018-08-02 Thread Mike Sherman
professional off road mobile machinery. See Guideline to the RoHS directive for the finer points of this. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. - Original Message - From: "Pete Perkins" <0061f3f32d0c-dmarc-requ...@ieee.org> To: "EMC-PSTC" Sent: Thursday, August 2

Re: [PSES] SEV Mark Required for Swiss Adapter Plug?

2018-08-03 Thread Mike Sherman
" How did you verify the certification to the IEC standards? " By reviewing a TRF provided by a test lab that also provided a 17025 cert. Mike - Original Message - From: "Mark Schmidt" To: "MIKE" , "EMC-PSTC" Sent: Friday, August 3,

[PSES] NFC (near field communication): FCC Approach?

2018-10-19 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
uot; We're rating RF output as 0 mW (i.e., rounding off, it's a lot closer to 0 mW than to 1 mW). Looking forward once again to interesting wisdom from this group. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. - This message is from the IEEE Produ

Re: [PSES] NFC (near field communication): FCC Approach?

2018-10-22 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Thanks to all for the quick education! Now, follow up question: RED. Seems to me that this does use RF to communicate, so it seems to fall into scope of RED. Agree? Disagree? thanks, Mike > Re: [PSES] NFC (near field communication): FCC Approach?On October 20, 2018 > at 2:40 AM M

[PSES] Marine Safety question

2018-11-01 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] Brexit requirements for UK manufacturers.

2019-01-18 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
safety product. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On January 18, 2019 at 9:50 AM John Woodgate wrote: > > > So their certification is a sort of 'whitewash', nothing more, if, as you > say, they bear no responsibility for the product actually being safe. > > Best

Re: [PSES] A question about FDA language and interlocking devices

2019-02-05 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Doug -- "knife-edge and finger stock" sounds more like the gasketing around the door to keep the radiation inside. I think you'll find similar gasketing on doors to EMC chambers. I've not heard of this term applied to interlock switches. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On

Re: [PSES] A question about FDA language and interlocking devices

2019-02-05 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
I see another probably more likely interpretation of "knife edge and finger stock" in this context. Look up a knife edge fuse on the internet. Presumably the socket the fuse seats in would be the finger stock. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On February 5, 2019 at 2:34 PM "Sch

Re: [PSES] Intro to Safety

2019-02-15 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
_and_Safety.html?id=24Q0DwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button#v=onepage&q&f=false Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On February 15, 2019 at 1:15 PM Frank Tang > <0d3fa4ae712a-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ieee.org> wrote: > > Hi Compliance Peers, >

Re: [PSES] Rating & WEEE markings on lithium-ion rechargeable battery

2019-02-20 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Scott -- Don't forget that the Battery Directive requires that you provide customers with instructions on how to remove the battery at the end of life. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On February 20, 2019 at 11:06 AM Scott Xe wrote: > > The end product safety standards EN 6006

Re: [PSES] Standards

2019-02-25 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
As a UL customer you can get the UL national deviations to IEC standards. You then have to stitch them together yourself. I've been a long time customer of Estonian Standards and recommend them. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On February 25, 2019 at 6:37 AM "Wiseman, Josh

Re: [PSES] CCC on Cooling Fans?

2019-03-05 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
simply not an excuse to import non-CCC parts and sell then to the broader market as component parts for new products. Our local employees in China had to work with local officials to implement this exception for some repair parts that we wanted to stock in China. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. &g

Re: [PSES] Big Boot from List Server

2019-04-24 Thread Sundstrom, Mike
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Re: [PSES] Seeking clean copy of a great EMC Design Tips

2019-07-17 Thread Mike Gafan
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Job Opportunity - Dallas, TX

2008-12-04 Thread Mike Cantwell
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[PSES] Construction Site Power Cords, Germany

2020-01-28 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
work equipment These must at least correspond to protection class IP 2X and be equipped with a mains connection cable of type H07RN-F [rubber] or H07BQ-F [polyurethane]. " Does anyone know what is meant by "comparable work equipment"? thanks, Mi

[PSES] Product Safety Engineer Position--Minneapolis

2020-02-13 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=GRAC&cws=45&rid=4198 Contact me with any questions. Mike Sherman Product Safety Engineer Graco Inc. - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Eng

Re: [PSES] Construction Site Power Cords, Germany

2020-02-16 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
ocument, BGV/GUV-V A3 E, 1979, section 5(1)2, specifically its instructions for implementation. Thanks to all for you help! And thanks to Herr Steimel for his quick response. Mike Sherman Product Safety Engineer Graco Inc. > On January 29, 2020 at 8:29 AM "Bender, Curtis" > &

Re: [PSES] Induction motor EMC

2020-04-19 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Derek -- Look in the EMC guidelines, near the front. I seem to recall that they state that induction motors are EMC "benign" and therefore do not need to be assessed. Mike > On April 19, 2020 at 8:51 PM DEREK WALTON > <00734758d943-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ieee.org> w

Re: [PSES] EMO versus EMS

2020-05-14 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Regan -- Take a look at this article on Doug Nix's website: https://machinerysafety101.com/2010/09/27/emergency-stop-categories/ ABB also has an Emergency Stops Training Guide No. 2 available on the web that has some good, basic information. Mike Sherman Product Safety Engineer Grac

Re: [PSES] Risk Assessment question

2020-06-16 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
standards are used in what industries, vs. which risk assessment standards are specifically called out in which product safety standards. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On 06/16/2020 5:49 PM Douglas Powell wrote: > > > All, > > Over the past several years, near

Re: [PSES] China Country of Origin Requirements

2020-07-21 Thread Mike Home
Steve — We haven’t run into Chinese COO requirements yet, but we pretty religiously mark our products. If you’re shipping electrical components into the PRC, be aware of the CCC mark, which is administered by tariff code and seems to be enforced. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [PSES] Selling into the Ukraine

2020-09-22 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
nical information we share. -We submit a Russian manual, plus Russian translations of the parts of our CE technical file that we share. Contact me separately if you have questions about EAC marking. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On 09/22/2020 12:40 PM Steve Brody wrote: > > > Brian, &

Re: [PSES] electric shock from capacitor discharge

2020-09-29 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Rich -- Are you including old CRTs as capacitors? I recall that, even with the early Macs, you had to be careful to discharge the tube if you were going to mess around inside. Mike > On 09/29/2020 4:27 PM Richard Nute wrote: > > > > > I am interested in knowing

Re: [PSES] [EXTERNAL] Re: [PSES] electric shock from capacitor discharge

2020-09-30 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
I've seen some motor caps on industrial induction motors whose capacitance gave me pause. I think we specified a minimum bleed down time to allow before servicing. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On 09/29/2020 10:21 PM Ted Eckert > <07cf6ebeab9d-dmarc-requ...@listserv.i

Re: [PSES] removable access panels with warning decals

2020-10-26 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Chet -- For completely removeable belt guards, I have sometimes put warning labels on both the outside of the guard and on the permanent part of the machine underneath the guard---as a reminder to replace it. However, no safety standard reference immediately comes to mind. Mike Sherman Graco

[PSES] CENELEC Version of IEC 60335-1:2020

2020-10-28 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
ote (on an exempted work item) 2020-06-29: WI abandoned: exempted from parallel by D164/C055" QUESTION for someone who speaks "CENELECese": when should we expect to see an approved/released EN 60335-1:2020? Thanks! Mike Sherman Graco Inc. -

Re: [PSES] TRAVEL ADAPTORS-EU regulation that forbids use in professional equipment?

2020-11-19 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
For Switzerland, the adaptor must be certified to SEV1011 and must be "fixed." Be aware that most "travel adaptors" are not certified and are not fixed. I found the authorities in Switzerland to be quite helpful; contact me directly for more information. Mike Sherman Graco

Re: [PSES] ROHS and DoC

2020-11-22 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Brian -- I like your approach; simple. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On 11/21/2020 11:26 PM Brian Kunde wrote: > > > Because we provide DoCs translated into over 30 languages, we try to > avoid text that has to be translated. Our type of products do not have to

Re: [PSES] ROHS and DoC

2020-11-22 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
> > All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web > > > at: > > > http://www.ieee-pses.org/emc-pstc.html > > > > > > Attachments are not permitted but the IEEE PSES O

Re: [PSES] TRAVEL ADAPTORS-EU regulation that forbids use in professional equipment?

2020-11-27 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Regarding requirements in France and Germany: you might try contacting their regulators directly. That's how I found out about the Switzerland requirements. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On 11/27/2020 1:53 AM Rodriguez, Daniel (ESP) > <123de38bd494-dmarc-requ...@listserv.i

Re: [PSES] [EXTERNAL] Re: [PSES] Will there be an IEC electrical safety standard for E-cigarettes?

2020-12-10 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
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Re: [PSES] TRAVEL ADAPTORS-EU regulation that forbids use in professional equipment?

2020-12-16 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
the UK who could address this, or maybe even the people at PowerConnections. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On 12/15/2020 12:27 PM Rodriguez, Daniel (ESP) > <123de38bd494-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ieee.org> wrote: > > > > Good afternoon all > >

Re: [PSES] FCC Emissions on Industrial Equipment

2021-01-12 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
61000-6-4. Mike > On 01/12/2021 11:21 AM Brian Kunde wrote: > > > I am working on the first Industrial Machine of my career so I could use > some advice and clarification regarding the requirements for FCC emissions. > > I have been told by

[PSES] Product Safety Engineer Position--Minneapolis

2021-03-26 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
products for sale world wide. Please contact me with any questions about this position. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the

[PSES] Schuko CEE 7/7 Plugs for Appliances Sold in Italy?

2021-04-29 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Is it legal to appliances in Italy that have Schuko CEE 7/7 plugs? All my Wikipedia research says that this is common. Is there a government regulatory body that can answer this? I could not find an answer on the mise.gov.it website, or a contact to ask. Thanks! Mike Sherman Graco Inc

Re: [PSES] Schuko CEE 7/7 Plugs for Appliances Sold in Italy?

2021-05-03 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
challenge. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On 04/29/2021 7:06 PM rwell...@wellman.com wrote: > > > > You can look at: > > > > https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/ > > > > or > > > > Power plug a

Re: [PSES] EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC for motorized adjustable height table

2021-05-04 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Scott -- 1. I tend to not list a harmonized standard unless I've applied all of its requirements to my machine. 2. Some of the standards you mention are for EMC, not MD. Mike > On 05/04/2021 9:51 AM Scott Xe wrote: > > > > It applies the harmon

Re: [PSES] Ground Bond Tests

2021-05-12 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
Rich Nute has 3 Technically Speaking columns on this that can be found at the In Compliance magazine website. The first is here https://incompliancemag.com/article/derivation-of-ground-impedance/ and I find it quite informative. Mike Sherman Graco Inc. > On 05/12/2021 8:01 AM Wise

Re: [PSES] What percentage of products pass first time?

2021-05-24 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
We have found "pre-screening" EMC testing early in the development cycle to be a good investment. EMC test results can be notoriously hard to predict, even when using EMC-savvy design principles. Extra PCB board spins are cheap in the context of a larger or time critical project. Mi

[PSES] Product Safety Engineer Openings at Graco in Minneapolis

2021-09-01 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
-Compliance-Engineer-II_R0010382 Product Safety and Compliance Engineer III - Senior https://graco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Graco_Careers/job/Minneapolis-Minnesota-USA-Tech-Center/Product-Safety-and-Compliance-Engineer-III---Senior_R0011404-1 Contact me with any questions. Mike

Re: [PSES] machinery that is moving while working, wot CE requirements

2021-12-05 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
ot be in scope. Homologation This seems to only apply if you will be driving the machine down the highway in traffic, but you might want to check. Can get really messy. Requirements can vary by country as I recall. Mike > On 12/05/2021 6:35 PM Pete Perkins > <000

Re: [PSES] Notice about LVD compliance in a DoC for machinery?

2022-01-17 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
prefers their own logic over that expressed in the Guide or similar documents. I would just list both MSD and LVD on the DoC. Just be sure your technical file is clear. Mike Sherman Retired Product Safety Engineer > On 01/17/2022 10:40 AM Oliver Betz wrote: > > > Hi all, >

Re: [PSES] Notice about LVD compliance in a DoC for machinery?

2022-01-17 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
While I pay close attention to the Guide, I am doubtful that going against its guidance to, in effect, over document, is sufficient to invalidate a DoC. I have not ever encountered resistance to listing both MSD and LVD---has anyone on this listserv? Mike Sherman > On 01/17/2022 10:54

Re: [PSES] UL Standards - Old School Spacings

2022-01-25 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
And please share what you find out about these table values! thanks, Mike > On 01/25/2022 12:26 PM Douglas E Powell wrote: > > > All, > > I'm interested in learning the history behind what I call old school > spacings found in UL standards.

Re: [PSES] [PSES] CE marked products

2022-01-26 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
positive way.  Mike Sherman  On 01/26/2022 8:47 AM John E Allen <09cc677f395b-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ieee.org> wrote: Scott   In the UK (don’t know about Eire) the law (UK Plug & Socket Regs 1994 https://www.legislation.gov.uk

Re: [PSES] Machinery Leakage Current

2022-02-02 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
quite lower than 3.5 mA. Mike Sherman Retired Product Safety Engineer > On 02/01/2022 12:24 PM Stultz, Mark > <0f79f2e10e47-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ieee.org> wrote: > > > > Hello, > > Is there a hard limit for leakage current for machinery in th

Re: [PSES] Machinery Leakage Current

2022-02-03 Thread MIKE SHERMAN
sing, could fail silently and thus needed to be tested regularly to ensure continued protection. Mike Sherman > On 02/03/2022 8:23 AM Doug Nix wrote: > > > Hi Mark, > > I’ve seen mains filters used for 400 V 3 ph. 200A services with leakage > currents close

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