Re: physics behind EMI powerline filter

2001-12-04 Thread mike harris
Hi All, I recall Kent Chesley (he can see EMC) saying that controlling emissions is like squeezing a balloon - you may stop it here, but it may pop out over there. Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: Joan Vicent Castell To: Muriel Bittencourt de Liz Cc: EMC-PSTC List List

Re: ITE equipment in Petrol Station (Gas) outlets

2001-12-04 Thread mike harris
hazardous concentrations are expected, then special enclosures must be used. Look at the typical gas/petrol station - most equipment there is ordinary-use. Outdoor equipment may require weather-resistant enclosures. I hope this helps. Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: Alex

Re: Quality Assurance and product approvals

2001-11-20 Thread mike harris
e procedure for the routine questions, instead of doing Agency 101 for the umpteenth time. Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: Tania Grant To: am...@westin-emission.no ; 'EMC-PSTC Discussion Group' Date: Monday, November 19, 2001 1:18 AM Subject: Re: Q

Re: UL - marking

2001-10-11 Thread mike harris
r (check that the model is there) so you can direct the UL inspector to the right place in the book. Good luck, Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: am...@westin.org To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 5:29 PM Su

Re: DC/DC Convertor with BASIC INSULATION

2001-05-08 Thread mike harris
Hi Peter, Try Vicor. Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: Peter Merguerian To: "EMC-PSTC (E-mail)" < List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Friday, May 04, 2001 2:25 AM Subject: DC/DC Convertor with BASIC INSULATION > >Dear All, > >D

Re: quiet support equipment

2001-05-04 Thread mike harris
l have vastly different effects on the monitors. This synergism may or may not be an issue for you, but you may want to ask Dell for suggestions on monitors as well. Mike Harris/Teccom Co. -Original Message- From: George Stults To: 'emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org' List-Post: emc-pstc

ITE Laser Markings

2001-04-24 Thread mike harris
Hi All, Where can I find a list of all of the international markings for a Class 1 laser product? We want to comply at least with the CB all members requirements. Thanks in advance for your help. Mike Harris/Teccom Co. --- This message is from the IEEE

Re:

2001-01-31 Thread mike harris
Hi Peter, OK, I'm curious. Tell me what I should know. Mike Harris/Teccom Co. -Original Message- From: Peter Merguerian To: 'emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org' List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 9:52 AM > > > >Peter Me

Re: SAFETY LISTING

2000-12-12 Thread mike harris
tware versions, allowing many combinations without updating the report. The Product Covered would read: Model 2XYY, where X is 1 or 2 and Y is any number, letter, or blank. You can also say "may be followed by suffixes" to cover an infinite possibility. All above remarks apply only to UL. I

Re: AC inlet

2000-12-05 Thread mike harris
I have been involved with a monitor that had a PWB-mounted filter, and the ground was provided through a PWB trace. That trace was subjected to a 1000 A fault test, and passed. Mike Harris/Teccom Co. -Original Message- From: Cortland Richmond <72146@compuserve.com> To: Tudor,

Re: Got a beef with an NRTL ...

2000-10-20 Thread mike harris
time of the additional testing. Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: Doug To: EMC-PSTC Discussion Group List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Thursday, October 19, 2000 10:50 AM Subject: Got a beef with an NRTL ... > >I'm just about ready to escalate this issu

Re: PCB temp ratings, etc...

2000-10-11 Thread mike harris
sist coating. Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: Peter Tarver To: emc-p...@ieee.org Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 8:31 AM Subject: RE: PCB temp ratings, etc... You're welcome, Richard. MOTs are developed for a copper clad industrial lam

Re: Overcurrent Protection: One or Both Sides?

2000-10-06 Thread mike harris
. Enough, yes? Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: brian_kunde To: emc-pstc List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Friday, October 06, 2000 7:26 AM Subject: Overcurrent Protection: One or Both Sides? > > >The issue of designing in Overcurrent Protection on one sid

Re: Verifying functionality of the equipment for Production Safety Testing

2000-09-27 Thread mike harris
ource of debate within UL as recently as last week. Comments? Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: Ron Pickard To: paul_j_sm...@notes.teradyne.com Cc: emc-p...@ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 12:11 PM Subject: Re: Verifying funct

Re: Sun Loading

2000-09-27 Thread mike harris
Hi Gary, UL uses a system which I believe is called a Weatherometer, but I do not know who makes it. As I recall it applies UV and moisture to accellerate aging due to outdoor exposure. Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: Gary McInturff To: EMC-PSTC (E-mail) List-Post: emc

Re: Battery Safety

2000-09-27 Thread mike harris
Hi Barry, One of my clients makes a charger with primary loop in the base and the charged unit has a secondary loop to form a transformer, though less efficient than close-coupled versions there are no contacts to corrode or offer the possibility of shock . Mike Harris/Teccom -Original

Re: Wiring under raised floors

2000-09-22 Thread mike harris
Hi Ted, If I recall correctly, another code concern might be that pluggable items are intended to be accessible so they can be unplugged in the event of fire or shock. If the outlet is under a floor it cannot be seen, and cannot be accessed easily for disconnection. Mike Harris

Re: PCB fuse trace

2000-09-15 Thread mike harris
Hello all, In addition to all of the already mentioned reasons not to use a trace as a fuse, is that the fiberglass resin becomes conductive once it is molten, and a "China" syndrome meltdown can occur if the circuit energy is sufficient to maintain the molten state. Mike Harris

Re: PC's & Class B..

2000-09-15 Thread mike harris
After rejecting Sony & HP, I enquired at several labs & got Dell as preferred for emi host cpu. Dell recommended the MCM. After evaluating 1, we bought 3 more & have been happy over the last year. Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: k...@i-data.co

Re: Magnetic field immunity in the Arctic regions

2000-01-28 Thread mike harris
was many years ago & I have not kept up with it since. Mike Harris/Teccom -Original Message- From: Robert Macy To: Robert Tims (EMX) ; emc-p...@ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 12:23 PM Subject: Re: Magnetic field immunity in the Ar

Re: thin insulating material

1999-05-05 Thread mike harris
Hi Richard, First thing to mind is powder coating, where the metal is heated, dipped into coating particles, and baked, for a very durable finish. Next thing is Paralyne (sp?) which is a vacuum oven process. I don't know how durable it is, but it might be worth checking out. Mike Harris T

Re: Alarm bell box (2)

1999-04-29 Thread mike harris
ds, such that this could become a universal standard for any data-related device. Mike Harris/TeccomCo. Napa CA 707-258-1360/Fax 1361 tecco...@i-cafe.net -Original Message- From: WOODS, RICHARD To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Thursday, April 29, 19

Re: Leakage Current Measurements

1999-03-12 Thread mike harris
Hi Peter, We use a Fluke 8010A to measure current directly, instead of voltage. We have correlated with UL's meters very closely & have had no disagreement with UL, CSA, or TUV engineers. Mike Harris/Teccom co. tecco...@i-cafe.net 707-258-1360/fax 1361 -- > From: Peter Merg

Re: Russian GOST Approval

1999-03-11 Thread mike harris
Hi Philip, Wish I could be at that meeting. In my stead, please say my greetings to Grant, and ask him how is his stickball game these days? Mike Harris Teccom Co. tecco...@i-cafe.net 707-258-1360/fax 1361 -- > From: Ling, Philip > To: emc-p...@ieee.org > Subject: Rus

Re: water-cooled electrodes

1998-11-14 Thread mike harris
t with it. This is very anectodal, but I hope it helps that there appears to have been a precedent. Mike Harris Teccom Co. tecco...@i-cafe.net 707-258-1360/fax 1361 - This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.

Re: Plugs for China

1998-10-21 Thread mike harris
Hello all, Yes, the holes are for retention, and UL498 specifies the holes must be chamfered to prevent them from cutting off the mating bumps in the outlet. The holes are optional, but plugs have to pass retention tests either way. Mike Harris/Teccom Co. (Product Safety Consulting) 707-258-1360

Re: Factory Mutual

1998-07-27 Thread mike harris
. Mike Harris/Teccom Co. (product safety consulting) tecco...@i-cafe.net 707-258-1360/fax 1361 -- > From: Steve Grobe > To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org > Subject: Factory Mutual > Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 6:52 AM > > Does anybody have a contact at Factory Mutual

Re: What is Class 1, Div. 1 Group D?

1998-06-10 Thread mike harris
uilding an in-house hydrogen-air testing facility, plus testing with UL witnessing our tests for Listing. My company helps manufacturers get UL and other agency certifications. If we can help, feel free to contact me. Mike Harris Teccom Co. tecco...@i-cafe.net 707-258-1360/fax 1361 -- >