Re: [PSES] IEC 61010-1:2010 section 5.4.4

2012-07-18 Thread Aldous, Scott
Hi Doug, 60950-1 generally assumes use in an office environment. I don't believe the standard covers requirements for exposure to liquids where a hazard could result. If an OTS computer is used in a lab system where exposure to liquids may occur, the certification of the computer won't cover th

Re: [PSES] IEC 61010-1:2010 section 5.4.4

2012-07-18 Thread John Woodgate
In message , dated Wed, 18 Jul 2012, Doug Powell writes: Seems like there must be a story behind this that needs to be told. Keyboard + coffee = shut down life-support? -- OOO - Own Opinions Only. Try www.jmwa.demon.co.uk and www.isce.org.uk Instead of saying that the government is doing to

[PSES] IEC 61010-1:2010 section 5.4.4

2012-07-18 Thread Doug Powell
I'm curious, Why is this paragraph added near the end of the section? *"If equipment conforming to IEC 60950 is used with equipment conforming to this standard, and if there is a HAZARD due to moisture or liquids, the instructions for use shall specify any additional precautions necessary."* See