Re: [PSES] UN Regulations for Vehicles

2022-04-11 Thread Patrick Lawler
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[PSES] UN Regulations for Vehicles

2022-04-08 Thread Patrick Lawler
? I’ve worked with EMC for tabletop equipment in different industries, but this is my first time in the automotive industry. I'm anticipating a very deep rabbit hole. Thank you, Patrick Lawler - This message is from the IEEE Pr

Re: [PSES] Basic Schematic Creation Software

2021-05-20 Thread Patrick Lawler
Hi Brian, I wasn't aware of the 'Dia' software until Brent mentioned it. While looking through the developers site, I saw there are additional symbol packs already designed that may meet your needs: http://dia-installer.de/shapes/index.html.en Regards, Patrick Lawler On Thu, Ma

Re: IEC 60601-2-24 / Magnetic Field

2002-05-02 Thread Patrick Lawler
energy of a frequency in the range 45 Hz to 65 Hz and to their type tests only. This publication supersedes IEC 60043 (1960), 60170 (1964) and 60280 (1968). Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net On Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:55:57 -0400, Ned Devine wrote: >I can help much, but, for this paragraph,

Re: Anti-static Insulating Tape ???

2002-04-30 Thread Patrick Lawler
d mail to the list administrators: > Ron Pickard: emc-p...@hypercom.com > Dave Heald: davehe...@attbi.com > >For policy questions, send mail to: > Richard Nute: ri...@ieee.org > Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org >

Re: CNS Standards

2002-04-23 Thread Patrick Lawler
For those interested, there was an article in Compliance Engineering in November 1999 comparing CNS 13438:1997 to CISPR 22:1993. It also had some brief comments on lab accreditation. The article can be found on the web at http://www.ce-mag.com/archive/1999/novdec/Lin.html On Mon, 22 Apr 2002 1

Re: Scope of EN 61000-4-8 (Power Frequency Magnetic Testing)

2002-03-27 Thread Patrick Lawler
r the audio range (20Hz-20kHz)? ---- Patrick Lawler plaw...@spamtrap.west.net (remove spamtrap to reply) remove spamtrap to reply --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our w

Re: Voltage Spikes on Power Lines etc

2002-03-14 Thread Patrick Lawler
tage protection. I found a link >using Google that describes the problems [ >http://www.kalglo.com/powrline.htm ] but I'm looking for additional links to >specifics or summaries if any one knows of such. Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- Th

EMC-PSTC on a web site

2002-03-05 Thread Patrick Lawler
I finally read the bottom of a recent posting, and saw that the EMC-PSTC discussion forum is now available through a web page. Many thanks to those who put it together! Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society

Re: (no subject)

2002-02-21 Thread Patrick Lawler
gizing for the email they received that does not concern them. I finally found the menu option for this feature and turned it 'Off'! Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee

Re: Sanitary Standard Testing

2002-02-21 Thread Patrick Lawler
/~ear/prime.html On Thu, 21 Feb 2002 19:24:56 +0200, Peter Merguerian wrote: >Can anyone help identify a laboratory testing to "Sanitary Standards for >Level Sensing Devices for Dry Milk and Dry Milk Products, Number 50-00"? ---- Patrick Lawler

Re: Chamber Doors

2002-02-19 Thread Patrick Lawler
toxic, but I've never heard of metalic berylium (Be) posing a problem. Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh

Re: CM Choke simulation

2002-02-16 Thread Patrick Lawler
hrough the Google newsgroup search at http://www.google.com/grphp?hl=en 3) Also try http://www.highdensitysolutions.com/hdsol/General/TechnicalPapers.html for "Magnetic Components Modeling" Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message

Re: EEC compliance for a ground based radar

2002-01-31 Thread Patrick Lawler
Does operating frequency affect the issue? If the radar system is in an official ISM frequency band, use CISPR 11, but if operating outside the those bands treat is as an RTTE device? Also, what about the market served? The original poster seems to have a position with a military contractor. Do

Is there an immunity spec complement to the EN61000-3-3 flicker emissions spec?

2002-01-30 Thread Patrick Lawler
In a recent posting, someone commented on the possiblity of 'flicker' emissions (controlled by EN61000-3-3) causing a disturbance in 'victim' equipment. Would EN61000-4-11 (Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations) be an immunity spec complement to EN61000-3-3? Or is EN61000-4-14

Re: EN 50141 and EN 61000-4-6

2002-01-12 Thread Patrick Lawler
Sorry for the confusion - I should have started a new thread. Let me try again. On Fri, 11 Jan 2002 21:20:44 +, John Woodgate wrote: >I read in !emc-pstc that Patrick Lawler wrote (in >) about 'EN 50141 and EN >61000-4-6', on Fri, 11 Jan 2002: >>This is a more of

Basic Test Standards: old vs. new - which one?

2002-01-12 Thread Patrick Lawler
If CENELEC has updated a basic test standard (like IEC801-2 being replaced by EN61000-4-2), but the product standard used for system EMC testing calls out the old basic test standard number, which one do you use? --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Societ

Re: EN 50141 and EN 61000-4-6

2002-01-11 Thread Patrick Lawler
If CENELEC has updated a basic test standard (like that described below), but the product standard used for EMC testing (like EN50082-2) calls out the old standard number, do you use the old standard or the new standard? This is a more of a general question, since I would actually test to EN61000

Re: Required separation between item with 3V/m radiated immunity and Class A (industrial) emissions?

2002-01-10 Thread Patrick Lawler
I belive emissions standards were designed to allow proper operation of radios and televisions with minimal irritation. This would include sound and video quality. I heard this story a long time ago with respect to FCC limits. On the other hand, immunity standards were developed so equipment wo

Re: power supply to GOST 30429-96

2002-01-03 Thread Patrick Lawler
r are there magnetic loop antennas for some of the test ranges? I have a hard time imagining E-field measurements below 30MHz at a 3m distance. Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net On Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:19:22 -0800, you wrote: >The requirements for EMC of radio equipment in Russia (as we

Re: Components to suppress fast transient / bursts

2001-12-13 Thread Patrick Lawler
I've had good results using ferrite cores. They help radiated emissions as well. P.S.: I was surprised to see your location. I'll be coming to your city for the first time on Saturday. This visit caused me to ask the question concerning snow on OATS sites. On Wed, 12 Dec 2001 21:50:35 +0100,

Enclosed OATS facilities in snow country

2001-12-12 Thread Patrick Lawler
I saw some photographs of an enclosed OATS facility in an area subject to snow. How does snow accumulation on the roof affect performance measurements? Does it affect the NSA figures? Is the effect significant enough that attempts are made to keep the roof snow free? Or does the normal attempt

Re: Stepping receiver, step sizes.

2001-12-12 Thread Patrick Lawler
Are you saying that the results of a 'tuning' style measurement sequence are different than a 'stepping' style measurement sequence? On a slightly different note: The HP 8591EM has the capability of log frequency sweeps without the use of an external controller. I looked at the X-axis output dri

Re: [Fwd: Who or what is W letter in a circle]

2001-12-11 Thread Patrick Lawler
It would help if you said what the item was that had the symbol. The german company Wickmann also has a symbol consisting of the letter W in a circle. They make fuses, fuseholders, and other circuit protection devices. > Subject: Who or what is W letter in a circle > Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 15:3

Re: LISN Calibration

2001-11-30 Thread Patrick Lawler
r the rectifier), and using a grounded source at the LISN input degraded its performance. Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net On Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:43:35 +, John Woodgate wrote: >I read in !emc-pstc that Peters, Michael wrote >(in <61c1e83d9da9d311a871009027d617f001632...@peaexch

Re: CISPR 13, EN 55013

2001-10-27 Thread Patrick Lawler
This sounds similar to the radiated emissions tests following EN55014-1:1997 (emissions for household appliances). The unit of measure is also dBpW. An absorbing clamp is placed on the AC power cord, and moved along the cord looking for maximum emissions. A table of correction factors converts

Re: Insulated Electrolytic Capacitors

2001-10-24 Thread Patrick Lawler
Our company manufactures switching power supplies to EN60950 and EN60601-1 standards, and our safety group looks for these issues. In fact, I got 'bit' by that same problem last week. Spacing was OK when the PWB was mounted in the chassis, but when the cover was installed, it failed primary-groun

Re: EFT Failures..Help!

2001-10-22 Thread Patrick Lawler
The power supply was probably not designed to _filter_ EFT signals, which can range up to 50MHz. Since power supplies are typically low frequency devices (as compared to 50MHz signals), it make sense that it was unaffected. Try using high frequency ferrite cores on the AC and DC lines. The core

Re: Generic vs Product Specific Specifications for European Direc tives

2001-10-03 Thread Patrick Lawler
If product specifications for the LVD are not harmonized when announced in the OJ, when _are_ they harmonized? On Wed, 3 Oct 2001 08:24:18 -0400 , wo...@sensormatic.com wrote: >Trevor, the new product specification must be applied by the "date of >withdrawal (DOW)" that can be found in the new st

Re: Component ESD Immunity Testing

2001-10-01 Thread Patrick Lawler
x27;t. Would _you_ redesign your system if it failed? Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net On Mon, 1 Oct 2001 08:02:10 -0600 , "Aschenberg, Mat" wrote: >Since all of you have your ESD hats on. > >Are there standards for testing of components on a pwb? There is some >con

Re: WTC - voice alarm system?

2001-09-19 Thread Patrick Lawler
ems, and is not really a forum. Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your sub

Re: ESD Testing

2001-09-12 Thread Patrick Lawler
I don't have the IEC 61000-4-2 ammendment, but CISPR24:1997 (Immunity for ITE) does have the phrases "... a minimum of 50 discharges at each point", and "... test points shall receive at least 50 direct contact discharges." Maybe this is what you were thinking about

Re: ESD Testing

2001-08-14 Thread Patrick Lawler
The following doesn't directly address the issue of product robustness, but I'll pass it along anyway. My company makes power supplies for use in medical equipment, and some of our customers test to IEC60601-2-24 (safety & EMC for medical infusion pumps). This standard requires 15kV air discharge

Re: Surge Test Question

2001-06-01 Thread Patrick Lawler
I've also seen this effect when testing component power supplies (off-line switch-mode converters, 50-500W). The problem became apparent when a customer added another EMI filter ahead of our power supply, creating a system we didn't anticipate. The power supply alone passed the test, but the add

Re: 115 V US plug or 230 V Euro plug on a 100-230 V ITE Equipment Ra ting

2001-04-18 Thread Patrick Lawler
You should probably include the Philippines on the list as well. I've heard anecdotal stories about people bringing their US appliances to the Philippines, only to have them burn out when they plugged the cord into the 216VAC NEMA wall socket. Apparently, a common solution is to use a step-down tr

EMC documentation for Australia

2001-03-22 Thread Patrick Lawler
Our company makes open frame linear and switch-mode component power supplies in the range of 5-500W. Applications include industrial, and medical equipment. The sales distributor we use in Australia has contacted us asking for EMC documentation to support C-Tick marking of our products, as requ

Re: Flicker problem

2001-03-13 Thread Patrick Lawler
Does anyone have a copy of the EN61000-3-3 Millenium Ammendment they would be willing to share? On Fri, 2 Mar 2001 08:22:08 +, John Woodgate wrote: >I don't suppose you have the big 'Millennium' amendment to the standard, >which STILL isn't published yet? Even though (actually, 'because') i

Re: HP 1664A manual

2001-02-06 Thread Patrick Lawler
I think it was http://parts.lvctechnology.com/ Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net On Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:16:38 -0500 , "Veit, Andy" wrote: >I hope someone will be kind enough to help me. >A while back, someone posted a link to a vendor of used test equipment. The >vendor al

Re: Passive PFC (original post by lfresea...@aol.com)

2000-12-12 Thread Patrick Lawler
ment 14, there is no evaluation of the >input current waveform to determine the test limit. The application >alone will determine the test limit used. > > >Patrick Lawler >plaw...@west.net > > >On Tue, 12 Dec 2000 10:03:50 +1100, Jon Keeble > wrote: >>You may

Re: Passive PFC (original post by lfresea...@aol.com)

2000-12-12 Thread Patrick Lawler
e 1 of the standard. This enabled you to use the less-stringent Class A limits. With the incorporation of Ammendment 14, there is no evaluation of the input current waveform to determine the test limit. The application alone will determine the test limit used. ---- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net

FCC Part 18: Conducted emissions frequency range versus LISN performance

2000-12-06 Thread Patrick Lawler
procedure specified in section 18.311 (MP-5) gives a graph of LISN performance that only goes down to 150kHz. Am I missing something, or is this the way the regulations read? ---- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Socie

FYI - Units of radiation

2000-11-09 Thread Patrick Lawler
the web, and found some interesting background on that unit of measurement: http://www.ki.se/onkpat/radfys/sievert/Sievert.html Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-p

AC power line interruption - historical data?

2000-11-06 Thread Patrick Lawler
drops. I also have a copy of IEC1000-4-11:1994, which has a reference to a UNIPEDE study conducted in 1991. I'm looking into that now. Any suggestions? Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Sa

Re: MOV's

2000-10-13 Thread Patrick Lawler
On Thu, 12 Oct 2000 13:22:30 EDT, lfresea...@aol.com wrote: >does anyone have a SPICE model for an MOV? > >Thanks, >Derek. Take a look at the models offered by Intusoft http://www.intusoft.com/Models.htm , and look for the 'Varistors' link. Also try Littelfuse. They now own the Harris/GE varist

Determining the current version of European standards

2000-09-26 Thread Patrick Lawler
I was at the CENELEC web site http://www.cenelec.org/ looking for a reference to the current version of EN61010-1 (Safety for lab equipment), and found confusing information. The results of the search gave a CENELEC reference that said that EN61010-1:1993/A2:1995 had a DOW of 1996-04-01. I take

Re: prEN61000-6-1

2000-09-20 Thread Patrick Lawler
Good grief. We haven't reached the DOW of the EN50082-1:1998, and already they're discussing replacing it! On Wed, 20 Sep 2000 11:10:18 -0400, wo...@sensormatic.com wrote: >A new generic immunity standard for residential, commercial and light >industrial equipment is in voting stage. DOW is prop

EN61000-6-2: Voltage dip immunity testing

2000-09-19 Thread Patrick Lawler
I was reviewing the voltage dip/interrupt requirements of BS EN61000-6-2:1999, and noticed that one test condition is a 60% dip for 5 periods (0.1s at 50 Hz), while another is 60% for 50 periods (1s at 50Hz). Both tests require Performance Criteria C. - Wouldn't a single test at 50 periods cover

Re: Vedr.: ENV 50204

2000-09-07 Thread Patrick Lawler
Do these standards (50204 & 61000-4-3)represent the same test? I thought ENV50140 was the predecessor to IEC801-3/61000-4-3. CENELEC describes ENC50204 as 'Radiated electromagnetic field from digital radio telephones', with the scope being: 'The standard relates to the immunity of electrical and

Re: Test voltage for products to the U.K.

2000-08-02 Thread Patrick Lawler
Raymond: The web site information only gives reference to the document (verifies the document number and the subject matter), but like many standards today, it's probably copyrighted and needs to be purchased. To All: Are 'Harmonized Documents' available through normal standards services (like

Re: Test voltage for products to the U.K.

2000-08-01 Thread Patrick Lawler
0Vac and the products have to be taken care the safety at 240Vac. Can anyone >tell me where I can find a copy of this memo and if there is any updated >version >to replace this one. > >Thanks and regards, > >Raymond Li >Dixons Asia Ltd. Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net

Re: 8591EM monitor output

2000-07-26 Thread Patrick Lawler
his than to build my own modulator? > >Thanks, > >Jeff Bailey >Compliance Engineering >SST - A Division of Woodhead Canada >Phone: (519) 725 5136 ext. 363 >Fax: (519) 725 1515 >Email: jbai...@sstech.on.ca >Web: www.sstech.on.ca Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.ne

Other EMC discussion forums

2000-07-05 Thread Patrick Lawler
I follow EMC issues on several mailing lists. However, I haven't looked into web-based forums. Does anyone have any favorite sites for EMC discussions? Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product S

Re: software

2000-06-30 Thread Patrick Lawler
oftware, so it must be cheaper than $3.000 > >Best regards, >Kim Boll Jensen Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, se

Re: EN 50082-1 : 1992

2000-06-30 Thread Patrick Lawler
There is no surge (IEC 61000-4-5) requirement in EN 50082-1:1992. The only AC port test is EFT/Burst, at a test level of 1 kV. On Fri, 30 Jun 2000 10:09:14 -0400, you wrote: >Here is an EMC related question. What did the EN 50082-1 standard dated >1992, (not the 1997 version), specify regarding

Re: Philosophy for old designs with new requirements.

2000-06-21 Thread Patrick Lawler
perseded, and when you had to stop using the superseded standard (to claim compliance to the EMC Directive). Corrections from list members appreciated. Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net -Original Message- From: don_macart...@selinc.com Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 1:07 PM To: emc-p...@majo

Bellcore GP-1089 emissions testing: LISN test setup

2000-06-15 Thread Patrick Lawler
someone point me to the appropriate section? Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to: majord...@ieee.org

Re: SAE testing

2000-06-15 Thread Patrick Lawler
to be addressed or if testing >is a matter of choice. > >Thank you in advance for your help > >Cyril A. Binnom Jr. >EMI/EMC Approvals Engineer >(770) 447-4224 Ext.3240 >(770) 447-6928 Fax >e-mail binno...@lxe.com > >Visit Our Websi

Re: Line/Neutral to Earth MOVS

2000-06-14 Thread Patrick Lawler
;For policy questions, send mail to: > Richard Nute: ri...@ieee.org > > >--- >This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety >Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. > >To cancel your sub

Re: HP 8590 Analiser

2000-06-14 Thread Patrick Lawler
+55.48.234.5422 >e-mail: hari.m...@inep.ufsc.br/Internet:www.inep.ufsc.br Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mai

Re: ground plane size for EN 61000-4-4

2000-06-13 Thread Patrick Lawler
1m by 1m >ground plane as our ground plane is 36 inches by 6 feet. Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to:

Free-space chambers vs. GTEM cells

2000-04-05 Thread Patrick Lawler
ield uniformity measurements in chambers. Is this procedure an issue for GTEMs? ---- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription,

Re: ENV 50141 vs EN 61000-4-6

2000-03-22 Thread Patrick Lawler
I think ENV 50141 was the only approved standard (of this type) available in March 1995 (when EN 50082-2:1995 was published). EN 50082-2 is being replaced by EN 61000-6-2:1999 (DOP 2000-1-1, DOW 2002-4-1). Although I don't have a copy, I assume it references the newer EN61000-4-6 test standard.

Re: EN standard for pacemaker immunity

2000-03-22 Thread Patrick Lawler
Interesting that this would come up. I just read an article in Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry magazine that discusses the fields generated by anti-theft systems. You can see it at http://www.devicelink.com/mddi/archive/00/01/016.html On Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:45:12 + (GMT), tim.hay...@ge

Re: EN standard for pacemaker immunity

2000-03-20 Thread Patrick Lawler
As an excerise, I tried to find the directive that this standard was harmonized under. I looked on the Europa site under the EMC, Medical Device, and Active Implantable Medical Device directives to no avail. http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/reflist.html Is

Re: CBS Declares Winner!

2000-03-15 Thread Patrick Lawler
On Tue, 14 Mar 2000 17:02:52 -0500, geor...@lexmark.com wrote: >CBS has used their well honed voting models to analyze the early >election returns. With less than 1% of the votes counted, and the >Far East results not yet in, Dan Rather has declared a "non-split" >forum the clear winner by a wide

Re: EMC and product safety split?

2000-03-14 Thread Patrick Lawler
On Fri, 10 Mar 2000 15:34:39 -0800, wrote: >If this is becoming an issue, I would like to recommend that the Subject >header in the e-mail be preceded by either "EMC:" or "SAF:" followed by the >subject.This way, persons not interested in one or the other could >easily delete the message with

Re: MIL-STD-285

2000-03-09 Thread Patrick Lawler
>From MIL-STD-285 Notice 1: "MIL-STD-285, dated 25 June 1956, is hereby canceled. The preparing activity for this document has determined that IEEE-STD-299 is a suitable replacement for this standard. Users are cautioned to evaluate this document for their particular application before citing it

Re: EMC Test Conditions

2000-03-07 Thread Patrick Lawler
Would it be appropriate to apply the TCF approach (EMC Direcitve definition) for your compliance statement? Exerpted from Article 10: "2. In the case of apparatus for which the manufacturer has not applied, or has applied only in part, the standards referred to in ^^

Re: EN61000-4-3

2000-03-01 Thread Patrick Lawler
Concerning putting your rack-mounted equipment an additional 0.8m above the floor: Clause 7.2 also says that this arrangement must be safe. If the 0.8m support is too small in area, the test setup would violate this requirement. The clause also says that this setup may be done if specifically re

(fwd) EN61000-4-11

2000-01-25 Thread Patrick Lawler
California Instruments has products that meet that requirement. Although the generator we bought 3-4 years ago didn't meet the 5us spec, they later introduced an accessory box that make the generator system compliant. Maybe that feature has been designed-in by now. On Mon, 24 Jan 2000 16:11:28 -0

Re: Mains port location

2000-01-20 Thread Patrick Lawler
The performance & construction of the LISN is documented in CISPR 16-1. The line cord is not part of the discussion. Your test standard (BS EN 55022) specifies the setup and AC mains cord length. To complicate matters, EN50022 doesn't _exactly_ call out an 1 meter AC cord. Paraphased it says:

Emissions & immunity setup: products with foot pedals

2000-01-13 Thread Patrick Lawler
able along with the PC and monitor. I contend that the typical application has the foot pedal on the floor, and the test setup should follow the typical application. Comments? On a similar note, should the test setup for Conducted & Radiated Immunity follow the Emissions setup? -- Patri

Re: LVD Essential Requirement for Radiation Protection

2000-01-13 Thread Patrick Lawler
sic and product standards that would apply to the LV and R&TTE >Directives. > >There are no worker limits promulgated at the EU level. > >Which leads me to my question. When would this new interpretation of the >essential requirement take effect - now or the DOW of the associa

Re: Radiation levels.

2000-01-11 Thread Patrick Lawler
d the radiation levels for any other >emmitig devices, machinery, GSM antennae, power cables, etc. The more >information the better. > >David - The V/m guy -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send

Re: Common Mode or Differential Mode

2000-01-05 Thread Patrick Lawler
les of thumb" or a "quick and dirty" means of determining >whether conducted emission noise (or radiated) is common mode or >differential mode? > >Thanks and have a great new year. > >Bob Heller >3M Company -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message

Re: EN 61326

2000-01-05 Thread Patrick Lawler
1 and > 7/1/2001. Thank you. > > Happy New Year! > > Regards, > > Lisa -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pst

Re: [Fwd: Re: EN61000-3-2 implementation date]

2000-01-04 Thread Patrick Lawler
may not be published in time for a listing in the OJ in time for 1 Jan >2001. The four year reduction to 50 W may not survive into the later >edition, or it may be revised subsequently. In view of the ban on >"certification clauses" (... previous standard may be used unt

IEC 60255/ IEEE C37.90 transient tests: equipment or test labs?

1999-12-11 Thread Patrick Lawler
& RELAY STSTEMS Can someone recommend vendors of test equipment or test labs in Southern California? How does this test differ from the IEC 61000-4-4 fast transient test done on end-user equipment? Thanks, -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-

Common Mode Choke

1999-12-03 Thread Patrick Lawler
s, but couldn't come up with a test setup I was satisfied with. -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without th

Re: Conducted emission problems

1999-10-27 Thread Patrick Lawler
ne has any experience with this type of >problem or has worked with the Ametek blower? Any suggestions would be >greatly appreciated. > >Ray Levasseur >EMC Compliance >Creo Products -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussi

Re: Printed Circuit Board Grounding

1999-10-13 Thread Patrick Lawler
lane is >justified by eliminating the coupling of "dirty ground" to other circuits in >an overlap situation. > >I would like to hear what you do for pcb grounding and why you do it. > >Don Umbdenstock >Sensormatic -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This mess

Re: Frequency of temporary overvoltages on the mains supply

1999-09-29 Thread Patrick Lawler
in this matter. > >mit freundlichen Gruessen/ best regards >Volker Gasse > >IBM Germany, Technical Relations/Product Safety, >Tel: +49-7031-16-6796, Fax: -6916, e-mail: ga...@de.ibm.com >Mail: D3114/7103-91, D-70548 Stuttgart, Germany -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net --

Re: IEC 127 fuse

1999-09-29 Thread Patrick Lawler
Do any of you know where I can find a 1 1/4" fuse, that meets IEC 127 (EN >60127)? -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-ps

Re: Fwd: with HP 8590A Spectrum Analyzer

1999-09-17 Thread Patrick Lawler
nd I'd like to talk >with someone who still has one. > >Also looking for an 8590A Service Manual (or someone willing to loan one >for a couple of days while I make a copy). I'd pay roundtrip Fed-X, >naturally. > >Thanks for the opportunity to post! > >Jim Eri

Re: spectrum analyzer/receiver for pre-compliance and diagnostic testing

1999-09-17 Thread Patrick Lawler
the E7400 series instead of the 8590 instruments. I've been using the 8591EM for several years now with good results. We're going to buy another analyzer, and it will probably be an E7401A. Unfortunately, it's taken me over 3 months just to get a demo unit. It should be here any d

Re: Sweeping components and filters

1999-09-16 Thread Patrick Lawler
and if there are resonances, >> etc. >> Several options have crossed my mind, including adding a tracking >> generator to my spectrum analyzer, buying an impedance analyzer, using >> a >> network analyzer, etc. >> >> I'd appreciate any experiences

Re: Electrical Equipment Using Liquid Lithium Chloride

1999-08-13 Thread Patrick Lawler
with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the >quotes). For help, send mail to ed.pr...@cubic.com, >jim_bac...@monarch.com, ri...@sdd.hp.com, or >roger.volgst...@compaq.com (the list administrators). > > -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This

Re: Fwd: Write-up of 1999 IEEE EMC Symposium

1999-08-12 Thread Patrick Lawler
eryone: I don't want >to offend anyone. Well, at least you told us beforehand. Considered us warned. -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the single

Re: voltage on Neutral line, Measurements From Chile

1999-06-30 Thread Patrick Lawler
vance, >>Moshe >> >>Name: moshe valdman >>E-mail: mvald...@netvision.net.il >>Phone: 972-54-881334 >>Telefax: 972-3-5496369 >>Date: 29/6/99 >>Time: 0:08:41 -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This messa

Re: EN 55024 Question

1999-06-24 Thread Patrick Lawler
it was controlling an overhead crane). What are the problems or issues addressed by EN55024 that were not covered by EN50082-1? -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org

Re: Medical Device Directive, IEC 601-1-2, and IEC 1000-3-2

1999-06-18 Thread Patrick Lawler
around the corner, and >that edition _does_ call out the harmonic test. However, I've been told >that >it may not take effect until 2003. -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to maj

Re: Fw: Medical Device Directive, IEC 601-1-2, and IEC 1000-3-2

1999-06-18 Thread Patrick Lawler
hat the harmonic standard does not apply to this system >> >when >> >it becomes mandatory in 2001? >> > >> > >> >I realize the Second Edition of IEC60601-1-2 is just around the corner, and >> >that edition _does_ call out the harmonic test. How

Medical Device Directive, IEC 601-1-2, and IEC 1000-3-2

1999-06-18 Thread Patrick Lawler
t the harmonic standard does not apply to this system when it becomes mandatory in 2001? I realize the Second Edition of IEC60601-1-2 is just around the corner, and that edition _does_ call out the harmonic test. However, I've been told that it may not take effect until 2003. -- Patrick L

CISPR11 conducted emissions: add the LISN attenuation?

1999-05-13 Thread Patrick Lawler
t the limits _and_ the design of the LISN. Does this mean they accommodated the LISN attenuation when the limits were set? -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the s

Re: Characterizing a screen room

1999-05-05 Thread Patrick Lawler
On Wed, 28 Apr 1999 11:14:38 -0500, Patrick Lawler wrote: >At 04:21 PM 4/27/99 GMT, Robert Bonsen wrote: >>My company is planning to purchase a screen room for radiated emissions >>precompliance testing. >> >>I'm aware that reflections can cause resonances and drasti

Re: Characterizing a screen room

1999-04-27 Thread Patrick Lawler
Subject: Characterizing a screen room > > My company is planning to purchase a screen room for radiated >emissions > precompliance testing. > > I'm aware that reflections can cause resonances and drastically >influence > readings. Wha

Characterizing a screen room

1999-04-27 Thread Patrick Lawler
My company is planning to purchase a screen room for radiated emissions precompliance testing. I'm aware that reflections can cause resonances and drastically influence readings. What kind of testing could I do to characterize the room (aside from simple experience)? -- Patrick Lawler

IEC61000-4-11 versus IEC61000-4-14

1999-04-09 Thread Patrick Lawler
positive and negative low amplitude voltage fluctuations. Only conducted phenomena are considered, including immunity tests for equipment connected to public and industrial power supply networks. Has the status of a Basic EMC publication. --- -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message

IEC61000-4-2 Amendment 1 - what is it?

1999-04-01 Thread Patrick Lawler
I just found out that IEC61000-4-2 (ESD immunity) has it's first amendment. What changes does it have? Thanks, -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the s

Re: Active Power Factor Correction

1998-11-30 Thread Patrick Lawler
ble to point me to any resources where I can learn more? -- Patrick Lawler plaw...@west.net - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). F

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