[PSES] FCC Exemption Question

emissions. Thanks Rick Busche - 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 All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the

[PSES] Wire Questions

We manufacture a product that is intended for both the US and Canadian markets in addition to the European community. Our wiring is currently UL/CSA and "harmonized". Looking at the various wire vendors there are UL/CSA & CE certifications and certifications that are UL/CSA, CE and Harmonized.

Re: [PSES] Signal words, definition and usage

As for NOTICE, I have seen the exclamation point used as an icon in front of the statement. It seemed to convey the message very well. Based on ISO 3864-2 or ANSI Z536.6 is this allowable? Rick From: Greg McClure [mailto:gmccl...@lexmark.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 8:40 AM To: EMC-PSTC@

Re: [PSES] Serrated head screws for grounding/bonding

Over the years it has always been a requirement for safety grounds to have the paint removed (or penetrated) to allow for a proper (and tested) ground connection. As pointed out, the military typically requires an anti-corrosive material over the exposed metal and possibly a coating over the gro

[PSES] Speaking of EMC Immunity

I was talking with an EMC engineer at our facility and he introduced me to a site called Banana Skins. This is a list of EMC immunity problems that should be considered for product design. Apparently complying with the standard (if there is one) can have rather disastrous results. As an example

[PSES] Certification of Unique Equipment

It is always my desire to provide products that are CE Marked for Europe and NRTL listed for North America. That said, I continue to find products delivered for our own production environment that carry no safety marking that I can identify. I have discussed this concern with other engineers who

[PSES] Recuperator Certification - ASME

I have an application for a recuperator that extracts heat from flue gas. The ASME standard (Section IV) for Heating boilers is quite complex and I am just trying to determine if ASME Certification and H-Marking are required for domestic (US/Canada) applications. The standard appears to allow an

[PSES] Checklist for standards

As I pour through the various standards applicable to my product and build the TCF leading to CE Marking, it seems to me that somewhere there should be a checklist of the respective standards to simplify this effort. I have heard that the IEEE may even have a paid service. The idea of typing my

Re: [PSES] Buying Standards

Can someone explain the disparity in the price of standards between the Estonia (EVS) and those procured through other sources? When a standard is written it seems to me that a cost is associated with the development and intiial publication, in other words a copyright. As such all starndards (r

[PSES] Batch Field Testing in EU

be unique to gas appliances but have been unable to validate. One of my customers suggested that I contact BSI for clarification. Before I do that does anyone have additional information on this process? Thanks Rick Busche Certification Engineer Qnergy Inc

Re: [PSES] Another Machinery Directive Question

amaze me. Rick Busche Certification Engineer H. +1 801 814-4006 T. +1 801 814-4006 E.rick.bus...@qnergy.com<mailto:rick.bus...@qnergy.com> W. www.qnergy.com<http://www.qnergy.com/> From: Nick Williams [mailto:nick.willi...@conformance.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 11:4

Re: [PSES] Another Machinery Directive Question

pliances 4.normal office equipment 5.electrical switches 6.electric motors Rick Busche Certification Engineer H. +1 801 814-4006 T. +1 801 814-4006 E.rick.bus...@qnergy.com W. www.qnergy.com - ---

[PSES] Recommendations for ASME BPV

Does anyone have a recommendation for an ASME BPV authorized inspector (Section 8 VIII) in Utah or perhaps the western United States? If so, please contact me off line. Thanks Rick - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety

Re: [PSES] Television Manufacturing Documentary From The Late 1950's - YouTube

In one of the scenes I saw an old RCA VTVM. This brought back very fond memories. A comment was made that the caps were tested to TWICE the rated voltage. Isn't that the purpose of a rating, to identify the maximum voltage and ensure that the working voltages are lower? What became of the old "

Re: [PSES] radiated emissions testing may understate actual emissions, an example using a class D stereo amp

Do we still have AM? Someone once called that was Ancient Modulation. :) I suspect that in a few years fluorescent lamps will give way to LED technology. As a side note, do LED lamps create EMI concerns? -Original Message- From: Richard Nute [mailto:ri...@ieee.org] Sent: Wednesday, June

Re: [PSES] PED vs TPED

Mon, 21 Apr 2014, Rick Busche writes: > In other words, can a PED compliant vessel be transported with >supplementary protection such as a robust shipping container or the >enclosure itself? Since the pressure vessels must be transported from where they are made to where they ar

[PSES] PED vs TPED

Pressure vessels typically require compliance with the PED 97/23/EC (Pressure Equipment Directive). Another option is the TPED 2010/35/EU (Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive). One could argue that there could be a difference between pressure vessels needing to be occasionally transported

[PSES] PED and TPED Directives

I seem to have difficulty locating a copy of Directive 2008/68/EC Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods. This document is referenced by Directive 2010/35/EU Transportable Pressure Equipment (TPED). A related document is Directive 93/23//EC Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). I have an applicatio

[PSES] Pressure Vessel Directive (PED)

Do I understand it correctly, that having a vessel certified to the PED by a notified body, means that it is also accepted by CFR 49 (DOT) for transportation within the U.S.? - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Enginee

[PSES] Commercial Safety Requirments

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RE: [Fwd: User Warning Signal Words]

Oops, my mistake WARNING should read as follows: "Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury." The major difference between Danger and Warning is the change from WILL to COULD. -Original Message----- From: Rick Bu

RE: [Fwd: User Warning Signal Words]

. Note: DANGER or WARNING should not be considered for property damage accidents unless personal injury risk appropriate to these levels is also involved. CAUTION is permitted for property-damage-only accidents. Rick Busche Evans & Sutherland rbus...@es.com -Original Message- From: D

Limited Current

y have would be appreciated. Rick Busche Evans & Sutherland rbus...@es.com

IEC 320 Cordset Lock

any safety concerns. Thanks in advance Rick Busche rbus...@es.com

RE: Spira EMI Gaskets

match with no apparent degradation. Rick Busche rbus...@es.com -Original Message- From: MikonCons [SMTP:mikonc...@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, March 19, 1998 9:02 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject:Spira EMI Gaskets I

RE: transportation environmental condition

ase as well) This address vibration, altitude, temperature, immunity, emissions and all airborne environmental concerns. Let me know if I can be of any help. Rick Busche Evans & Sutherland rbus...@es.com -Original Message- From: regr...@esaote.com [SMTP:regr...@esaot

Comparative Tracking Index

erials? Thanks Rick Busche Evans & Sutherland rbus...@es.com

RE: Re[2]: Upcoming EMC Seminar

receiving related information and don't consider it spamming. Rick Busche rbus...@es.com -Original Message- From: Jim Hulbert [SMTP:hulbe...@pb.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 1998 8:56 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org; richard_c...@iris.scitex.com

RE: Red Indicators and EN60950

Over the years the use of a red LED has been discouraged for use on products because "Red" was reserved for situations "hazardous to an operator". This resulted in the elimination of Red LEDs from keyboards and other devices. Clause 1.7.8.2 of EN 60950 specifically allows Red LEDs in areas where sa

RE: Shielded power cord, seeking source for

It is my understanding that shielded power cords are not allowed on products in European markets. As I recall, the rationale is that if a cord is replaced, there is no guarantee that it can, or will, be replaced with a shielded cord. -Original Message- From: Bob Blank

RE: HALT testing

It is my understanding that the primary use of HALT is to sort out infant mortality of electronic devices and to identify potential solder/pc deficiencies. -Original Message- From: Jim Eichner [SMTP:jeich...@statpower.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 1998 12:09 P

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"Heavy Industrial" Peripherals

non compliance. As a system integrator how can this issue be resolved? Can someone comment as to the availability of Heavy Industrial peripheral devices. Do they exist? Are there suggestions for commercial peripheral devices which have successfully been used in these test environments? Thanks in

EMI vrs Chronic Fatique

alleviate this concern for radiation? I really hate to have our facility people buying the various screen shields and other devices which I believe border on Voodoo. Thanks in advance. Rick Busche Evans & Sutherland Salt Lake City Utah rbus...@es.com

For Utah safety and EMI professionals

-mail address to Rick Busche or Kaan Gregersen: rbus...@es.com kgreger...@harman-dod.com.

Bonding of structures

ation which disallows this biting washer or requires Zinc paint. Any comments would be appreciated. Rick Busche rbus...@es.com

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I am looking for a copy of EN 50027 "Crimping Standards". Can someone suggest a local source where I might be able to purchase this document? Thanks in advance Rick Busche rbus...@es.com

Product Safety Assistance

rnational safety >specification. Our goal is to have the device "NRTL" qualified with the >safety data being used for the "CE" mark in accordance with the International >directives. This project requires someone familiar with electro-mechanical >safety issues. > >

RE: Regulatory compliance training for students

ering discipline, and while I enjoy it, several engineers have commented that they would rather do digital or analog design than safety. Just my $0.02 Rick Busche rbus...@es.com >-- >From: COLON KELLY[SMTP:col...@symbol.com] >Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 1997 12:27 PM &g

RE: Measuring AC

Max Your idea should work. On the old PS300/390 we did a similar thing to extract a 50/60hz clock signal. A VDE opto-isolator is critical to this design however. >-- >From: Max[SMTP:mkel...@chekov.corp.es.com] >Sent: Thursday, January 16, 1997 9:21 AM >To:emc-p...@ieee.org >Subject:

ITE Immunity Standards

levels as defined in the generic document e.g. Light Industrial vs. Heavy Industrial limits? Thanks in advance Rick Busche Evans & Sutherland SLC Utah rbus...@es.com

RE: Technical File Standard?

On a side note, I had a competent body review a test report from an independent test house. They criticized the fact that sufficient detail was not in the report to duplicate the test. This includes the lack of pictures for each and every circuit card. My question is, is this a requirement of the

RE: IEC 27 and label color - thanks

I might add that the yellow/black is also consistent with the ANSI labeling as well. >-- >From: Jon Bertrand[SMTP:j...@cirris.cirris.com] >Sent: Friday, December 20, 1996 9:01 AM >To:emc-p...@ieee.org >Subject: IEC 27 and label color - thanks > > > Thanks to everyone f