RE: RFID tags

2003-11-20 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
AM Subject: RE: RFID tags Bob, Do you know anything about the 915MHz passive tags? Josh From: rehel...@mmm.com [mailto:rehel...@mmm.com] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 7:24 AM To: richwo...@tycoint.com Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org; owner

RE: RFID tags

2003-11-20 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
E: RFID tags Bob, Do you know anything about the 915MHz passive tags? Josh From: rehel...@mmm.com [mailto:rehel...@mmm.com] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 7:24 AM To: richwo...@tycoint.com Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org; owner

RE: RFID tags

2003-11-20 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
e tags? Josh From: rehel...@mmm.com [mailto:rehel...@mmm.com] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 7:24 AM To: richwo...@tycoint.com Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org; owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Re: RFID tags ===

RFID tags

2003-11-20 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Are RFID tags (e.g., access control badges) considered to be transmitters/receivers and thus subject to the RTTE Directive? These types of tags are powered by a received signal, may receive a coded signal, and they respond with a coded signal. They are obviously very low power devices and the tran

CE Marking of Shipping Cartons

2003-11-20 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
There are some in my company that believe the shipping cartons containing our products should be CE marked to simplify customs processing especially with the addition of the new member states in May 2004. Others feel that the marking provides no added value to the customs processing procedure. S

Seminars

2003-11-18 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
A senior level EMC test technician is seeking training to enable his eligibility for promotion to an entry level EMC Test Engineering position. One of the requirements of the new position is to write test plans based upon the type of EUT and its configurations. The types of EUTs include, ITE, mot

RE: Power adaptor to Australia

2003-11-18 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I understand that a safety certification is required only if the adapter has a secondary connector that is of the barrel type commonly used in consumer equipment. The certification can be granted by one of the provincial electrical authorities. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco Internati

RE: Security and Alarm Systems

2003-11-14 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I have the version dated 1996 and it does explain which directives apply to various types of alarms. The report is intended as a guide for the various standards committees. Also check out ETSI TR 102070-1 & -2 which provides guidelines for the integration of radio devices with other devices. You ca

RE: EU directives for SMPS

2003-11-03 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
If the SMPS is sold to a manufacturer as a component, the EMC Directive is not applicable. However, if the SMPS is sold on the open market, the EMC Directive does apply. See the commission's guidelines at http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/electr_equipment/emc/guides/emcguide.ht m If the URL wo

RE: France's new Frequency allocation

2003-11-03 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The 8 October revision of ERC/REC 70-03 lists a French restriction of 10 mW eirp indoor in Annex 1 (non-specific devices). Annex 3 (RLANs & HyperLANs) lists no restrictions for indoor use and 10 mW eirp for the 2454-2483.5 MHz band. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From

RE: Window of Uncertainty

2003-10-31 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
This brings up the question of "How much margin is necessary to account for manufacturing variations?" And I guess that depends upon if periodic sampling is performed or not. So, how much margin would be considered to be acceptable if no periodic sampling is performed? Richard Woods Sensormatic E

RE: Safety of Schuko CEE7 plug (earthed plug) in Europe?

2003-10-29 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Ilan, EN60950 requires both overload and earth fault protection. Pluggable products may rely upon the building protection (mains fuses, breakers) to provide line to earth fault protection. If so, a single internal fuse or breaker can protect against overload. Such construction is allowed and is con

RE: ETSI new rules for 2004

2003-10-28 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Richard, effective 1 July 2006, lead solder will not be allowed per the Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, 2002/95/EC. Also refer to the EU Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), 2002/96/EC. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International

RE: IEC60950 - Language of user handbook

2003-10-27 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The German Equipment Safety Law requires the installation and maintenance manuals to be in German. Reference Annex ZC.1.7.12 of EN 60950. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: am...@westin-emission.no [mailto:am...@westin-emission.no] Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 4:4

RE: Denmark AC outlets

2003-10-24 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
plug shall be fitted. Best regards, Kim Boll Jensen Bolls Raadgivning Denmark Fra: owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org [mailto:owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org]På vegne af aiken Sendt: 22. oktober 2003 21:13 Til: richwo...@tycoint.com; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org; Ronald R. Wellman Emne: Re

RE: Fault condition test UL 60950

2003-10-23 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Lou, I have to take exception to your last paragraph. We often have to perform fault testing in low voltage circuits to verify conformity to SELV requirements at the output ports. We also perform fault testing to determine comformity to the limits for limited power circuits. Richard Woods Sensor

Denmark AC outlets

2003-10-22 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I have heard that Danish regulations allow Type A pluggable Class 1 equipment to be installed without a ground connection as long as it is not located in a wet location. An allowable example would be such equipment that uses a "Shuko" plug. Does Denmark really allow this or do the regulations requ

RE: Regulatory Plan

2003-10-22 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I like to keep it simple, so I list the standards that will be applied and the licenses/marks that will be obtained. I found that no one outside the compliance group really cares what is in the document as long as the list of project deliverables has a check mark by this one. Yep, its been deliver

RE: EMF standard EN50371

2003-10-21 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Only two documents are referenced - EN ISO/IEC 17025 and Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC. The former is referenced for guidance for the assessment report. No test methods are mentioned; rather, subject to the specified conditions, products are deemed to comply with the standard if the power doe

Australia and Radio Lans

2003-10-20 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
We have an ITE product that includes a 2.45 GHz spread spectrum, low power, radio LAN card. For Australia, I understand that compliance with the following is necessary and sufficient: * Compliance with the technical requirements of ACA "Radiocommunications Class Licence (Spread Spectrum Dev

RE: NEMA ratings

2003-10-06 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Unforunately John, the EU Commission does think that IP ratings are regulatory matters, since they have published in the OJ the reference to EN 60529 under the LVD. The problem is that the standard was not written for a direct application by the maufacturer, rather it was witten for standards comm

RE: FCC part 15 verification

2003-10-01 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Sorry, my brain needed more coffee. An audio amplifier that processes signals over 9 kHz is considered to be an "unintentional radiator" and must be verifified. My previous reply is correct for amplifiers processing frequencies less than 9 kHz. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco Internati

RE: FCC part 15 verification

2003-10-01 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Such equipment is considered to be an "incidental radiator" (does not intentionally generate/use rf) and is not covered by the Part 15 rules. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Colgan Christopher [Soundcraft UK] [mailto:christopher.col...@soundcraft.com] Sent: Wedne

FCC proposed Rulemaking

2003-09-25 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The FCC has proposed changing Part 2.948 concerning lab accreditation. The current rules do not require accreditation for labs testing products under the certification route, but the new rules add the accrediation requirements for the certification route and change them for the DoC route. The pro

RE: IEC 1000-4-4

2003-09-25 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Kirk, IEC standards are effective upon publication unlike in the EU where a DOW is provided for the equivalent ENs. EN 61000-4-4 A2 has a DOW of 2004-07-01. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Kirk Thomas [mailto:k...@cclab.com] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 12:

Mexico Requirements for Short Range Radio Devices

2003-09-19 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Does Mexico require a permit, license or any other approval process for short range radio devices? If so, who is the Mexican authority, and is there a web site that explains the requirements? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Pr

RE: CE Marking - Production Requirements

2003-09-12 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
It depends upon which Annex of the Directive you have chosen to use - Annex II, IV or V (see Article 10). Annex II, point 6 says, "The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that the maufacturing process ensures compliance of the manufactured products with the technical documentat

Extending Freq Range of Sig Gen

2003-08-29 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I need to characterize a filter up to 10 GHz, but my signal generator has a top end of 4 GHz. Is there a simple means of generating a third harmonic >from a signal generator while maintaining a 50 ohm source impedance? My thinking is that a diode circuit should be able to create the harmonics and

FCC Human Exposure Limits

2003-08-14 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Consider a handheld wireless device operating in the 915 MHz band or 2.45 GHz band. Do I understand correctly that such a handheld device where the radiating elements are expected to be at least 20 cm from the head and torso of the body is considered to be a "mobile device" by the FCC, and thus i

RE: SRD - Inductive product - European limitations ?

2003-08-01 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
You need to consult ERC Recommendation 70-03 which lists the frequency restrictions for SRDs. See annex 9 for inductive loop devices. You can obtain the document with this link: http://www.ero.dk/doc98/official/pdf/rec7003e.pdf Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Pi

RE: EN55022

2003-07-28 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The DOW for EN 55022:1998 and A1:2000 are postponed until 2005-08-01 according to C172 published in the OJ on 22.07.2003. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Joshua Wiseman [mailto:jwise...@printronix.com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 2:03 PM To: Emc-Pstc (E-mail) Su

RE: Argentina's Electrical Safety ('S' mark)

2003-07-07 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Keven, check out the following sites. http://www.ul.com/argentina/index.htm http://www.ul.com/argentina/overview.htm http://www.int-app.tuv.com/SouthAm/Argentina/Argentina.htm http://www.ce-mag.com/ARG/Jones.html http://europe2.dynamicweb.dk/Default.asp?ID=72 http://www.usatrade.gov/Webs

RE: R&TTE Directive Member States Notification

2003-07-02 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
are responsible for > notifying the different Member States of the EU of their intent to > market the device in their country. > > William M Stumpf > DLS Electronics > 166 South Carter St. > Genoa City WI 53128 > ph: 262-279-0210 > fx: 262-279-3630 > email: bst

RE: R&TTE Directive Member States Notification

2003-07-02 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I understand that Class 1 products use harmonized bands. 13.56 MHz is not harmonized. Sigh! Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: rehel...@mmm.com [mailto:rehel...@mmm.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 10:05 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: R&TTE Direc

RE: R&TTE Directive Member States Notification

2003-07-02 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
quot;not considered" or "not considered - the product is conformed to harmonized standards" in place of the number of the NB. I guess many of us tried it, and it worked. Alain Giga-Byte From: Gerald Tammi [mailto:gera...@zoom.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 4:35 AM

CISPR Receiver/SA

2003-07-02 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
If you were purchasing a brand new, fully CISPR compliant EMC receiver/SA, and wanted to obtain the best value at the lowest cost, what would you choose and why? Likewise, if you decided to purchase a used receiver/SA, what would you choose and why? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco Int

RE: R&TTE Directive Member States Notification

2003-07-01 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Gerald, please explain why a Notified Body number is required? I thought that a harmonized ETSI standard exists. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Gerald Tammi [mailto:gera...@zoom.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 12:52 PM To: 'Jan Heffken'; emc-p...@majordomo.iee

RE: CE without LVD?

2003-06-28 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
There are two possible situations. 1) An ITE device is sold without a power supply, and the input voltage of the product is rated in the SELV range (e.g., 9V DC). In this case, the product is not subject to the LVD since the input voltage falls below the minimum level specified in the LVD. Howeve

RE: laser safety label

2003-06-26 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
If the light source is an LED, there are no FDA requirements. The requiremens for lasers can be found in 21 CFR 1000-1010 and 1040. Also see the many publications and notices from the DHHS. http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Neil Helsby [m

Russian Radio Approvals

2003-06-24 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I would like to hear from anyone who has obtained approval from the Russian spectrum authorities for low power, short range radio transmitting equipment. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-p

RE: ESD - not applicable ?

2003-06-23 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Clause 8.3.1 of EN 61000-4-2 says "The static electricity discharges shall be applied only to such points and surfaces of the EUT which are acessible to personnel during normal usage." And it also says "The application of discharges to any point of the equipment which is assessible only for mainte

RE: New EU Member States

2003-06-19 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Thanks to those who responded. I found and searched the whole treaty concerning the assession of the new members states. There is mention of some other directives such auto, medical and packaing waste, but not the LV, EMC and RTTE Directives. Thus, it appears that the requirements for those three

RE: Question about OATS

2003-06-19 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
You can't go wrong by having an oversized ground. I understand that tapering the ground plane into the earth provides a better impedance match, althought I did not do that on our 10m site. I did make the plane larger than required, however and used several ground stakes on each side. I recall readi

New EU Member States

2003-06-18 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I received information that the Czech Republic has until 2005 to completely implement the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. Does anyone know if the 10 new member states to be added next year have any time frames for conforming with the various Directives, in particular the LV, EMC and RTTE

LED Emissions Measurements

2003-06-12 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I am seeking a low cost means of determining the image size of an extended source (LED) using software operating on the data received by a CCD camera. Has anyone implemented a do-it-yourself software solution or purchased a low cost software package that will analyze the pixel intensities? Richar

RE: LED Emissions

2003-06-11 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The answer to my questions can be found in Clause 5.2.2.4 of TR 60825-9. A rectangular aperture is required for oblong sources and the method of measurement is presented in that clause - it isn't easy. Sigh. > -Original Message- > From: WOODS, RICHARD > Sent: Wednesday, June 11

RE: FCC and Hi Temp operation

2003-06-11 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
My recommendation is for the supplier to provide you with a device that they certify to operate within the scope of their FCC Grant at your specified temp range. In other words, place the ownership of the problem back on the supplier. Let them determine if they need to resumit data to the FCC for t

LED Emissions

2003-06-11 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I am attempting to measure, in accordance with IEC 60825-1+A1 +A2, the size of the apparent source of a LED plastic fiber optic driver when the fiber is removed. The driver assembly consists of a visible red LED, clear magnifying lens and a barrel into which the 2.2 mm dia plastic fiber cable is i

FW: Interconnecting Cables

2003-06-11 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I didn't receive any comments at all, so I am trying again. Any comments would be welcomed. > -Original Message- > From: WOODS, RICHARD > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 10:58 AM > To: 'emc-pstc' > Subject: Interconnecting Cables > > I need to determine the robustness requ

Interconnecting Cables

2003-06-03 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I need to determine the robustness requirements for the outer insulation of an interconnecting cable for ITE when the cable contains hazardous voltages and when the cable will be in the same physical environment as the power cord. Clause 1.5.5 of EN 60950:2000 says that the cable must comply with

Markings per RTTE Directive

2003-05-29 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The RTTE Directive requires that any restrictions on country of use be noted on the product packaging. Up until now, that was easy for us since our products could be used in all of the EU and EFTA member states. We just listed all of the ISO 2-letter country codes on the box label. However, now we

Safety testing after equipment repair

2003-05-21 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Management is asking me if we really need to perform certain safety inspections and tests after the equipment is repaired. Of course, the answer is that the inspections and/or tests are a prudent action to ensure continued safety of the product. Then they ask "Does anyone else do it?" Good questio

RTTE DoC languages

2003-05-20 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
According to the Commission/TCAM web site http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/tcam5.htm#tcam5_3 TCAM has determined that it is sufficient to provide with the product the following RTTE Declaration in the multiple official languages as long as the real DoC is available at a web site. "Hereby

Low Smoke Halogen Free Cables

2003-05-14 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
We now have a significant number of European customers asking for low smoke, halogen free I/O cables to be used in the installation of our systems. Are any European Norms for these types of cables? If not, are there any other European or IEC standards that are used? Richard Woods Sensormatic E

New EU Member States

2003-05-13 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I understand that the following states will enter the EU in May 2004. I have listed what I understand to be the ISO 2-letter country codes and official languages of these states, but I am seeking confirmation of the accuracy of this information. Under the RTTE Directive, a DoC in the national lang

RE: Use of a triangle on warning labels

2003-05-13 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Doug, the triangle is intended for a "warning" sign and is specified in ISO 3864. The circle has the meaning of "prohibition or mandatory action," and the rectangle is for "information including instructions." The diagonal line in a circle is at 45 degrees. The standard covers all aspects of the d

RE: reinforced insulation - EN60950

2003-05-08 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Alex, consult section 2.3.5 of EN 60950:1992 which specifies the conditions under which SELV can be connected to other circuits including ELV. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Alexandru Guidea [mailto:gui...@cae.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 6:47 PM To: 'emc-p.

Acoustic Noise Level

2003-05-08 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Does anyone know of a recommended maximum acoustic noise level for a laboratory? I'm not looking for a regulatory level, but a recommended maximum level that will allow employees in the lab to carry out normal activities without the noise causing undue problems with their productivity. Richard Wo

RE: EU Language requirements for Manuals

2003-05-02 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Gerald, is the Spanish requirement for a particular directive? Which one(s)? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Gerald Tammi [mailto:gera...@zoom.com] Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 9:52 AM To: 'ext-dave.wil...@nokia.com'; john_t...@bose.com; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee

RE: D of C again

2003-05-02 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
DoC is available at a website. However, it is not clear that is a legal approach. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Mazzola, Santo [mailto:santo.mazz...@baesystems.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 5:55 PM To: 'richwo...@tycoint.com'; emc-p...@majordom

RE: AC outlet max current

2003-05-01 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The US and Canadian National Electrical Codes requires the plug for ITE to be rated for at least 125% of the load. That is origin of the "80%." See NEC Article 645.5. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Gonzalez, Kenneth P (Rocky) [mailto:kpgon...@ingr.com] Sent: Wed

RE: D of C again

2003-04-30 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Doug, I respectfully disagree with your general statement that "A copy of the D of C that states the directives complied with must be placed in the user manual." There may be a particular directive that may have this requirement, but I don't beleive that it is the LV, EMC nor the RTTE Directives.

RE: D of C again

2003-04-30 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
DoCs that are signed by me in the USA do incude our local EU contact information; however, I understand that inclusion of the contact information is not a legal requirement. If it is a legal requirement, I would like for someone to point to the Directive or to a document published by the Commission

RE: D of C again

2003-04-30 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
On page 35 of the Commission's "Guide to the implementation of the directives based on the New Approach and the Global Approach", they say the DoC must must have the "signature and title or an equivalent marking of authorized person." And in a footnote they say, "It is not necessary for the signato

RE: Is notified body needed?

2003-04-22 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The relevant standards have been published in the OJ, so you do no need a Notified Body if you apply the standards. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: sh...@samsung.co.kr [mailto:sh...@samsung.co.kr] Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 10:06 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ie

RE: Fiber and AC mains wire runs

2003-04-22 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The EU wiring rules are based upon HD384 which is based upon IEC 60364. You can purchase a single part copy as BSI 7671. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 5:26 PM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ie

EN55022:2003

2003-04-22 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Voting ended on 21 March, but the results are not published on the CENELEC site. Was it approved? Are there any common modifications concerning emissions from telecom ports? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Techni

Antenna Data Sheets

2003-04-11 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Can anyone provide me with data sheets for the following horn antennas: AEL model APN101B, Scientific Atlanta model 12-12. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our

Noise Factor

2003-04-10 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I need verification that I am computing the noise factor (NF) of my emissions receiver correctly. The system will measure emissions in the 1-10 GHz band and will use a horn antenna followed by a high pass filter followed by a preamp feeding a spectrum analyzer. I can ignore the NF of the spectrum

RE: CISPR 22 Ed. 4.0 Vote Results

2003-04-01 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
PM To: 'richwo...@tycoint.com'; emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: RE: CISPR 22 Ed. 4.0 Vote Results Richard, CISPR/I/67/FDIS passed by 1 vote. We now are waiting for the IEC Central Office to publish CISPR 22, 4th Edition. Ghery Pettit From: richwo...@tycoint.com [mailto:richwo

CISPR 22 Ed. 4.0 Vote Results

2003-03-31 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Voting on CISPR/I/67/FDIS for CISPR 22 Ed. 4.0 ended 2003-03-21. Does anyone know the results? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International 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: Crossed out wheelie bin symbol (WEEE Directive)

2003-03-31 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The directive says "The symbol must be printed visibly, legibly and indelibly." No minimum size is specified. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: James, Chris [mailto:c...@dolby.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 9:27 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Cr

Flame Ratings of EU Cables

2003-03-28 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Can someone enlighten me on the current EU legal requirements for flame spread of cables installed in walls and ceilings of retail/commercial/light industrial establishments? Do these requirements conflict with UL ratings (e.g., VW-1, CL2P)? For these same establishments, are there any current leg

RE: Demonstrating compliance with Human Exposure to EMF requireme nts

2003-03-27 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
If you are going to claim compliance to EN50385, you will have to make the assessment according to the standard. Otherwise, you have the following choices: Claim safety conformity to the procedures of the RTTE Directive and create a Technical Construction File and consult with a Notified Body as

RE: EN61000-4-3 Radiated Immnuity Product Monitoring

2003-03-27 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Alex, we used a standard camera with a good zoom with remote control, mounted it to the ceiling in the upper corner of the room behind the antenna with the wires running out a small hole and covered it in a screened enclosure. Before we did that we verified that the enclosure did not perturb the c

RE: Noxious and Hazardous Substances in Packaging

2003-03-26 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I am resending this message since I received no replies and some of you indicated that you received a blank message. Let's hope the server is now operating correctly. > -Original Message- > From: WOODS, RICHARD > Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 9:06 AM > To: 'emc-pstc' > Subject

New EMC & RTTE standards list

2003-03-26 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
New reference lists for EMC and RTTE standards were published in the OJ today. http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/oj/2003/c_07420030326en.html Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion

Noxious and Hazardous Substances in Packaging

2003-03-25 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
> One of the essential requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste > Directive is that the presence of "noxious and other hazardous substances" > are minimized with regard to their presence in emissions, ash, or > leachate. EN 13428 was intended to address this issue, but the Commission > d

Noxious and Hazardous Substances in Packaging

2003-03-24 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com

Fire Retardants

2003-03-18 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
If a plastic containing a fire retardant is subjected to high heat (for example, due to a overheated component) for an extended period of time (many hours or several days), is it possible that the fire retardant in the plastic will outgas sufficiently to decrease the flame rating of the plastic in

Harsh Chemical Environments

2003-03-17 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Can anyone point me to guidance documents for designing electrical/electronic equipment for harsh chemical environments? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our we

Exemption from Flicker Testing

2003-03-11 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Clause 6.1 of EN 61000-3-3 + A1 says "Tests shall not be made on equipment which is unlikely to produce significant voltage fluctuations or flicker. It may be necessary to determine, by examination of the circuit diagram and specifications of the equipment and by a short functional test, whether s

Japan Radio

2003-03-11 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Is anyone aware of a radio test lab located in the USA that is recognized by TELEC (Japan). Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ie

RE: FDA Laser Requirements

2003-03-05 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The FDA says the correct reference is 1002.31. > -Original Message- > From: WOODS, RICHARD > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 11:56 AM > To: 'emc-pstc' > Subject: FDA Laser Requirements > > 21CFR1002.30(b) refers to 1002.61 which does not exist. Does anyone know > the co

FDA Laser Requirements

2003-03-05 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
21CFR1002.30(b) refers to 1002.61 which does not exist. Does anyone know the correct reference? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.e

Class 2 laser

2003-03-03 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Are any national restrictions on the use of a Class 2 laser in areas where the general public would be exposed? A good example would be a beam across a doorway to detect entry and exit. Assume the product is fully compliant with IEC 60825-1. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco Internationa

RE: Superseded standard

2003-02-28 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
EN 50082-1:1992 was supperseded by the 1997 version on 1 July 2001; and therefore no longer provides for the persumption of conformity to the EMC Directive after that date. If you wish to continue to use harmonized standards as the basis of conformity, you will have to use current standards. And ye

RE: 13.56 MHz

2003-02-21 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
13.56 MHz is used in the vast majority of countries as an ISM band. Therefore, it presents an opportunity to have a worldwide harmonized band for short range devices. This band is already in use in North America and Europe for this purpose. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International

RE: Japan & 13.56 MHz

2003-02-21 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I just heard some more about this. The proposal was to implement the same limits and spectrum mask as CEPT Recommendation 70-03 Annex 9 Figure 3 (inductive loop devices). I just heard from another source that it was approved. Can anyone confirm this? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco Int

Japan & 13.56 MHz

2003-02-21 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Last year a Japan was considering raising the intentional emissions limit at 13.56 MHz for short range devices to match the ETSI/FCC limit of 42 dBuA/m. Does any one know if this proposal was adopted? Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International This message is from the IEEE EMC S

RE: Custom Units in EU

2003-02-20 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The commission addressed this issue in section 3.1 of their guide to the new approach directives. http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/legislation/guide/legislati on.htm (past this long address back together if it wrapped) "A product may be put into service without prior placing on t

RE: Infra Red

2003-02-18 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
David, IR emissions are subject to the limits and markings of EN 60825-1 which is referenced in EN60950. There are no EMC requirements for these types of ports. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: David Sproul [mailto:david.spr...@alexanderlynn.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday

RE: 60950 clauses

2003-02-18 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
My copy has at the bottom of the first page, "Ref. No. EN 60950:2000 E" and does not include a clause 7. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: boconn...@t-yuden.com [mailto:boconn...@t-yuden.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 12:18 PM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.o

RE: product safety audit scenario

2003-02-18 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
In the real world, however, such jugements are made by the safety agency factory inspectors. Unfortunately, our factories have received several variance notices in the past, but not a single one has resulted in an immediate line shut-down by the inspector. In some cases, it is obvious that a simpl

RE: Applicable EMC tests

2003-02-13 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
oops, sorry folks, I mean to say EN61000-3-1 (emissions). > -Original Message- > From: WOODS, RICHARD > Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 12:45 PM > To: 'emc-pstc' > Subject: Applicable EMC tests > > Consider an outdoor housing intended to contain an electronic product

Applicable EMC tests

2003-02-13 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
Consider an outdoor housing intended to contain an electronic product subject to the generic EMC standards. The only electrical circuit in the housing is a heater with a PTC temperature control. The power input port is 24V AC/DC. My thinking is that this device is also subject to the generic EMC

RE: Resource for Online Standard.

2003-02-10 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
If any company has such a program, it is probably IHS. http://global.ihs.com/ Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Cheng-Wee Lai [mailto:chengwee_...@emclab2000.com] Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 7:24 PM To: Emc-Pstc Subject: Resource for Online Standard. All, I

EN61000-3-3 + A1

2003-02-07 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
The IEC version of amendment A1 says that the instrurment standard, IEC 60868, will be withdrawn and replaced with IEC 61000-4-15 in "2003". Would someone please tell me what the CENELEC version of A1 has to say about this change in the instrument standard? In particular, did CENELEC revise the no

RE: EN 55022:1998 plus A1:2000

2003-02-07 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
I think you would be doing the community a favor by posting the information right here. Richard Woods Sensormatic Electronics Tyco International From: Gordon,Ian [mailto:ian.gor...@edwards.boc.com] Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 3:09 AM To: 'IEEE EMC-PSTC GROUP' Subject: EN 55022:1998 plus A1

RE: What happens when an RTTE non compliant product is placed on the market?

2003-02-06 Thread richwo...@tycoint.com
There are three Directives at play here, LVD, EMCD, and RTTED. Market survalence authorities under the LVD: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/electr_equipment/lv/index.htm Under the EMCD: Not listed on the commission's web site, but check out the guidelines. http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterpri

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