RE: Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-12-02 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
McDowell Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:28 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions Because it never hurts to ask, any leads on where to buy a device that will allow me to look at a PCBA and see the 30MHz

Re: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-12-02 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 9c9789c7-a289-48d9-89cb-155ab701a...@emc-seminars.com, dated Wed, 1 Dec 2010, Ken Wyatt k...@emc-seminars.com writes: Looks like this might be it...ferrofluid film. I suspect it would require a rather large magnetic field to show anything, but I'll order a sheet and report the

Re: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-12-01 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Looks like this might be it...ferrofluid film. I suspect it would require a rather large magnetic field to show anything, but I'll order a sheet and report the results. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/handle-buy-box/ref=dp_start-bbf_1_glance Ken ___ Kenneth Wyatt Wyatt Technical

Re: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-12-01 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 64f94c18f6d40243bcf3fc0a8a4bda794153d50...@mshq11.thoratec.com, dated Wed, 1 Dec 2010, Bryce Stammerjohan bstammerjo...@thoratec.com writes: Yep, you can buy that sheet material on Amazon, etc. at a reasonable price. How to find it on Amazon without a 90 day search? -- OOO - Own

RE: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-12-01 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
, David H [mailto:david.spen...@xerox.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 7:42 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions As I recall, at an IEEE EMC symposium several years ago (12?) there was a demonstration

Re: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-12-01 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Ohh, I'm so disappointed!! :-) ___ Kenneth Wyatt Wyatt Technical Services LLC Woodland Park, CO k...@emc-seminars.com www.emc-seminars.com On Dec 1, 2010, at 1:09 AM, John Davies, Blackwood Labs wrote: The EMC Goggles that I offer are not tangible. -

RE: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-12-01 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions I think one of the Brit's have developed some sort of EMC goggles. He teaches a course on how to use them! Bill In the event of a national emergency, click on the following

RE: Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-12-01 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: RE: Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions There are a number of flatbed EMC scanners on the market. This is another that I am familiar with. http://www.detectus.se/products_emc.html It’s nothing more than

RE: Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-12-01 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
david.spen...@xerox.com Subject: RE: Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions To: Chuck McDowell chu...@meyersound.com, EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 10:41 PM As I recall, at an IEEE

RE: Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-11-30 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
As I recall, at an IEEE EMC symposium several years ago (12?) there was a demonstration of just such a system. A special film was placed over the DUT and a video camera is used to view the electomagnetic emissions. Regards, David Spencer -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org

RE: Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-11-30 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
the coupling paths or the transmitting antennae. From: Marko Radojicic [mailto:radojic...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 4:23 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions You can also try

Re: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-11-30 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Sent: Tue, November 30, 2010 3:38:49 PM Subject: Re: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions I’ve tried beer goggles with little useful effect – well not useful for EMC anyway. I don’t think you’ll have a camera

RE: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-11-30 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
seen anyone buy one. From: Chuck McDowell [mailto:chu...@meyersound.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 3:28 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: [PSES] Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions Because it never

Camera to take pictures of 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions

2010-11-30 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Because it never hurts to ask, any leads on where to buy a device that will allow me to look at a PCBA and see the 30MHz to 1000MHz Electromagnetic-Spectrum emissions like a photograph? Signed Stumped in Berkeley Ca. Chuck McDowell Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. NOTICE: This email

Re: Emissions Classification

2010-11-10 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
.  The equipment is a portable hand held device, battery powered and would only be in the area for several hours.  Are there exceptions for a device like this regarding emissions classification?  I didn?t find anything in the Directive, EN 61326-1 or CISPR11 except the excerpt above. You won't find

Emissions Classification

2010-11-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
in a residential neighborhood at the demarcation point. The equipment is a portable hand held device, battery powered and would only be in the area for several hours. Are there exceptions for a device like this regarding emissions classification? I didn’t find anything in the Directive, EN 61326-1

RE: [PSES] Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-11-01 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
From: Bill Owsley [mailto:wdows...@yahoo.com] Sent: 29 October 2010 23:26 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs *** WARNING *** This message has originated outside your organisation, either from an external partner

Re: Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-10-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
: Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs To: emcp...@sulisconsultants.com, EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Date: Friday, October 29, 2010, 10:33 AM HI Charlie, you point out one of the problems in EMI testing that always plagued

Re: Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-10-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
to the test software, EUT set up and the operators technique. Sincerely, Derek Walton L F Research -Original Message- From: Charlie Blackham emcp...@sulisconsultants.com To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Sent: Fri, Oct 29, 2010 2:04 am Subject: Different Radiated Emissions results at different

RE: [PSES] Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-10-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Some products are very sensitive to interconnecting cable placement. I don't know of many labs that actually go through cable manipulation at each frequency being measured, along with rotating the product and scanning the antenna height, to make sure the emissions measured are truly maximized. I

Re: [PSES] Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-10-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message B5113F712514D611BC3C00D0B76954220122312F@cw-server.complianceworld, dated Fri, 29 Oct 2010, Larry Stillings la...@complianceworldwide.com writes: I have seen products leave the lab and come back and have the same profile within 1 dB or less. It's reasonable to think that the

RE: [PSES] Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-10-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Emissions results at different labs Quite often I see 4-5 dB variation on the same EUT and on the same lab. Day 1: Make measurement. Take down the test setup. Day 2: New measurement. Same EUT. Tries to recapitulate the test setup with same EUT position on the table and cables

Re: Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-10-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Seen as much as 12 dB at test labs which have performed site testing with less than 0.5dB variation between them. 1.8dB was traced to spectral regions using conservative antenna factor table, and part [at least to my thinking] was caused by the choice of GND plane which interacts with the

SV: [PSES] Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-10-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Fra: Charlie Blackham [mailto:emcp...@sulisconsultants.com] Sendt: 29. oktober 2010 09:04 Til: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Emne: [PSES] Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs Group Testing a product to CISPR11 class B and seeing quite a difference in results below 1 GHz when

Re: Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-10-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 00f201cb7737$825fe3a0$871faae0$@com, dated Fri, 29 Oct 2010, Charlie Blackham emcp...@sulisconsultants.com writes: Testing a product to CISPR11 class B and seeing quite a difference in results below 1 GHz when tested at two different labs. How much is 'quite a difference'? It's

Different Radiated Emissions results at different labs

2010-10-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Group Testing a product to CISPR11 class B and seeing quite a difference in results below 1 GHz when tested at two different labs. I don’t wish to discuss why this is being done, but would be very grateful for any Quantitative data people have on differences between different OATS or

RE: Radiated Emissions Detector Rationale of EN 301 489

2010-09-30 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
broadcast service, then one microsecond bursts are usually invisible. Using a Peak detector will indicate more trouble than really exists, so detectors like Quasi-Peak and Average attempt to assess the real interfering ability of low duty cycle emissions to these services. Quasi-Peak is tailored

RE: Radiated Emissions Detector Rationale of EN 301 489

2010-09-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
g.grem...@cetest.nl Subject: RE: Radiated Emissions Detector Rationale of EN 301 489 To: Tony T ton...@europe.com, EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 8:59 AM Not only this standard uses peak AND average detectors

RE: Radiated Emissions Detector Rationale of EN 301 489

2010-09-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Verzonden: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:56 PM Aan: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Onderwerp: Radiated Emissions Detector Rationale of EN 301 489 Hopefully someone can help. EN 301 489 series of EMC standards for wireless products requires measurements using different detectors as follows: 30

Radiated Emissions Detector Rationale of EN 301 489

2010-09-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hopefully someone can help. EN 301 489 series of EMC standards for wireless products requires measurements using different detectors as follows: 30 MHz to 1 GHz using Quasi Peak Detector (IAW EN 55022:2006) Above 1 GHz using Peak and Average Detectors Could someone explain a) Why

Re: [PSES] CISPR 11 Emissions Testing 1Ghz

2010-08-10 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 8044d570-ce2b-4dcb-a578-2e7efaa6d...@emc-seminars.com, dated Mon, 9 Aug 2010, Ken Wyatt k...@emc-seminars.com writes: Please don't be confused. You're reading the standard correctly. I don't believe there is any push from the CISPR WGs to extend beyond 1 GHz any time soon. One

Re: [PSES] CISPR 11 Emissions Testing 1Ghz

2010-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
, Ken ___ Kenneth Wyatt Wyatt Technical Services LLC Woodland Park, CO k...@emc-seminars.com www.emc-seminars.com On Aug 9, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Kunde, Brian wrote: Please confirm or educate me about CISPR 11 (and EN55011) having no radiated emissions requirements

CISPR 11 Emissions Testing 1Ghz

2010-08-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Please confirm or educate me about CISPR 11 (and EN55011) having no radiated emissions requirements above 1Ghz on Group 1 ISM equipment? I thought the requirements for testing above 1Ghz for ISM would follow the CISPR 22 requirements. Are there plans to include this testing in the future for ISM

Effects of conducted emissions in the 2 -9 kHz range on capacitors

2010-07-01 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
The IEC (SC77AWG1) is investigating whether any ill-effects are being observed due to conducted emissions on the mains supply between the frequencies of 2 kHz (2.4 kHz in 60 Hz systems) and 9 kHz. The voltage levels at these frequencies are known to be rising as more switching circuits

RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
-Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of John M Woodgate Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 1:11 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing Products like that are already on the market. But some other

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
. But some other products don't have an economic technology that eliminates harmonic emissions. -- This is my travelling signature, adding no superfluous mass. John M Woodgate - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list

RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
...@ieee.org] Namens Spencer, David H Verzonden: maandag 26 april 2010 13:31 Aan: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Onderwerp: RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing My understanding was that the harmonics standards were largely driven by the power utilities and billing. With a power factor of 0.5

RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
, or thousands of times per second. It is much more complex than phase control but if done right very low harmonic emissions. Downsides are the large filters required to smooth the wave shape and filter out the switching emissions. It also takes up a lot more room than an SSR. High power light

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: 04/26/2010 09:57 AM Subject:Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing In message 0ed66cd2c9bd0a459d54fb9119a605670168e

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 0ed66cd2c9bd0a459d54fb9119a605670168e...@mailserver.lecotc.com, Kunde, Brian brian_ku...@lecotc.com writes What other ?practical? furnace control methods are there that would pass both the Harmonics and flicker emissions requirements? Theatrical dimmers using sine wave technology

RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In an attempt to apply a real application to the topic of harmonic emissions, lets take the example of a 30-50 amp single phase precision high temperature furnace in a piece of analytical test equipment (1000ºC). The control method of choice would be phase control to precisely control

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 16641305538561692815456@IMAC8632, Jon Francis jfran...@voltech.com writes My understanding (happy to be corrected) of the reasons for harmonic current control are: 1/ Limiting voltage distortion 2/ Limiting apparent power requirements. Since transmission and generating capacity is

RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
My understanding was that the harmonics standards were largely driven by the power utilities and billing. With a power factor of 0.5 they were only billing 50% of the power consumed. That examples of large voltage drops on the neutral-ground bus bar in service panels were exaggerated or anecdotal.

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message FCA549BE3ECF9D4CB8CB8576837EA4890A7256@ZEUS.cetest.local, ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen g.grem...@cetest.nl writes I do not think that limitation of voltage distortion is the real reason for harmonic current control. The electricity supply experts on the IEC

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Conversation: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing Subject: RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing Thanks John, It was my understanding that if there is no logical explanation for a set of standards rules, it's history, compromise, or commercial interests. ;))) I do

RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
; EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Onderwerp: Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing In message FCA549BE3ECF9D4CB8CB8576837EA4890A7255@ZEUS.cetest.local, ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen g.grem...@cetest.nl writes The  reasons to limit harmonic currents are not all emc-related, and mostly

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:12:51 +0100 To: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen g.grem...@cetest.nl Cc: Ken Javor ken.ja...@emccompliance.com, EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing In message FCA549BE3ECF9D4CB8CB8576837EA4890A7255@ZEUS.cetest.local, ce-test

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message FCA549BE3ECF9D4CB8CB8576837EA4890A7255@ZEUS.cetest.local, ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen g.grem...@cetest.nl writes The  reasons to limit harmonic currents are not all emc-related, and mostly power distribution related: That is regarded as an EMC matter. The issue of

RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
, think about the environment. Van: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] Namens Ken Javor Verzonden: Friday, April 23, 2010 4:23 PM Aan: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Onderwerp: Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing I don’t understand all the terminology, but from a technical point

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-23 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
the harmonic current in reference to the overall load? No: the goal is to limit *voltage distortion*. But there are BIG problems with measuring voltage distortion for individual products, so current is measured. Does a higher fundamental load make the affects of harmonic emissions less of a problem

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-23 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Conversation: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing Subject: RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing Thanks to all who replied to my earlier email. It would help me understand the intent of the harmonic standards if I knew what the goal of these standards were

RE: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-23 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
fundamental load make the affects of harmonic emissions less of a problem on a public low-voltage ac distribution system? Several replies have suggested we test the instrument in different current load modes. Here is the problem with that. Let’s say we have an instrument that under full load draws 2

Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-22 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: 04/22/2010 12:40 AM Subject:Re: [PSES] Harmonic Emissions Testing In message 0ed66cd2c9bd0a459d54fb9119a605670168d

Re: Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-22 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 0ed66cd2c9bd0a459d54fb9119a605670168d...@mailserver.lecotc.com, dated Wed, 21 Apr 2010, Kunde, Brian brian_ku...@lecotc.com writes: If an instrument could operate in different modes at different current levels, what do you use as the Reference Fundamental Current in the 61000-3-12

Re: Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-22 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Emissions Testing Subject: Harmonic Emissions Testing I am a newbie to Harmonic Emissions Testing. It is my understanding that the 61000-3-2 standard has hard harmonic current limits (2.3 amps 3rd harmonic for Class A) but the 61000-3-12 (2006 version) limits are a percentage of harmonic current

Harmonic Emissions Testing

2010-04-21 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
I am a newbie to Harmonic Emissions Testing. It is my understanding that the 61000-3-2 standard has hard harmonic current limits (2.3 amps 3rd harmonic for Class A) but the 61000-3-12 (2006 version) limits are a percentage of harmonic current referenced from the fundamental current. My

Re: EU emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment?

2010-03-26 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
for Conducted Emissions, however depending on the HP rating of the motors on the device, sometime the limits are relaxed. I believe currently only Toys fall under the Radiated Emissions requirements, otherwise you only perform Disturbance measurement on the power and I/O cables from 30 to 300 MHz

EU emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment?

2010-03-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
, 76-1-01 St. Paul, MN 55107-1208 Tel: 651- 778-6336 Fax: 651-778-6252 == From: Doug Kramer dkra...@nceelabs.com To: emc-p...@ieee.org emc-p...@ieee.org Date: 03/25/2010 08:57 AM Subject: RE: EU emissions standard for commercial

RE: EU emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment?

2010-03-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
The only comment when testing to EN 55014-1 is you have to meet very similar requirements to Class B for Conducted Emissions, however depending on the HP rating of the motors on the device, sometime the limits are relaxed. I believe currently only Toys fall under the Radiated Emissions

RE: EU emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment?

2010-03-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
, 2010 2:15 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: EU emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment? In message 6.1.0.6.2.20100325001219.0410e...@pop.randolph-telecom.com, dated Thu, 25 Mar 2010, Joe Randolph j...@randolph-telecom.com writes: Is there a more appropriate emissions standard

Re: EU emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment?

2010-03-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 6.1.0.6.2.20100325001219.0410e...@pop.randolph-telecom.com, dated Thu, 25 Mar 2010, Joe Randolph j...@randolph-telecom.com writes: Is there a more appropriate emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment?  If so, does that standard use Class A limits? Not really. A commercial

Re: EU emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment?

2010-03-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
that is not intended for household use. His test lab has proposed testing the product to EN 55014-1, which appears to be targeted at household appliances and uses the Class B emission limits. Is there a more appropriate emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment? If so, does that standard

EU emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment?

2010-03-25 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
at household appliances and uses the Class B emission limits. Is there a more appropriate emissions standard for commercial kitchen equipment? If so, does that standard use Class A limits? Any insight would be appreciated. Joe Randolph Telecom Design Consultant Randolph Telecom, Inc. 781-721-2848 (USA

Re: [PSES] Conducted emissions with floating neutral

2010-03-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Date: 03/12/2010 12:49 AM Subject:Re: [PSES] Conducted emissions with floating neutral John: I see several considerations here. First when you 'float' the neutral are you running on batteries or do you have a ground fault that continues to supply

Re: Conducted emissions with floating neutral

2010-03-12 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
) exceed Part 15 Class A limits by about 10 dB. However, when we float the power by “un-grounding” the neutral, the emissions drop approximately 15 – 20 dB into passing territory. This happens at 110 and 220 V. Using a discrete inlet filter has little to no effect. What am I

Conducted emissions with floating neutral

2010-03-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
I currently have an issue where we have a 100 – 240 VAC power supply designed by a third-party where we see harmonics of the switching frequencies (~ 200 kHz) exceed Part 15 Class A limits by about 10 dB. However, when we float the power by “un-grounding” the neutral, the emissions drop

Re: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate)

2009-12-24 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm From: Ken Javor ken.ja...@emccompliance.com To: Untitled emc-p...@ieee.org Sent: Sat, December 19, 2009 12:13:27 PM Subject: Re: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate) I’m not a rocket

RE: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate)

2009-12-24 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
OTOH, I think it was a good thread. Regards, Glyn Garside --- Original Message Subject: Re: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate) From: John Woodgate j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc

RE: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate)

2009-12-24 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
by the desire to spread the work around. (I don't have a source for this. Maybe there were other reasons for building it a long way from the Cape.) Regards, Glyn Garside Original Message Subject: Re: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate) From

RE: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-21 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
To: IEEE EMC SAFETY PSTC Subject: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update A few days ago I appealed for a compliant computer power supply. Since that time my client accumulated many models ( 15 ) that fitted their needs and we tested them all. The spread is horrific. Over 60 dB and some

Re: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate)

2009-12-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 4b2d36c7.2...@iglou.com, dated Sat, 19 Dec 2009, John Barnes jrbar...@iglou.com writes: You may want to read the book No Downlink: A Dramatic Narrative About the Challenger Accident and Our Time, by Claus Jensen and Barbara Haveland. Political considerations were behind many of

Re: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate)

2009-12-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Ed, You may want to read the book No Downlink: A Dramatic Narrative About the Challenger Accident and Our Time, by Claus Jensen and Barbara Haveland. Political considerations were behind many of the (in hindsight) questionable/stupid design and operational decisions that led to the Challenger

Re: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate)

2009-12-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
To: emc-p...@ieee.org Conversation: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate) Subject: RE: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate) While it was fascinating to learn of the compromises and bad assumptions that led to this disaster, I think you can say that the players were locked

RE: [PSES] Emissions (now the STS O-ring debate)

2009-12-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update Wikipedia: Roger Boisjoly, the engineer who had warned about the effect of cold weather on the O-rings, left his job at Morton Thiokol and became a speaker on workplace ethics.[46] He argues

Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies

2009-12-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 002301ca8033$a4b25b00$d600a...@tamuracorp.com, dated Fri, 18 Dec 2009, Brian O'Connell oconne...@tamuracorp.com writes: With much respect to Mr Javor, I do not believe in a systemic problem. Sometime, somewhere, there was a singular decision to take a risk, or deny that there is a

Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
: RE: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies Some of these threads cause me to meta-think. I have just looked at some trend lines slowly creep across the monitor that represent several parameters of a box that is running under an abnormal operating condition. I come back to the test

RE: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
. Sometime, somewhere, there was a singular decision to take a risk, or deny that there is a significant risk. R/S, Brian From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Ken Javor Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 12:24 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Emissions

Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Wikipedia: Roger Boisjoly, the engineer who had warned about the effect of cold weather on the O-rings, left his job at Morton Thiokol and became a speaker on workplace ethics.[46] He argues that the caucus called by Morton Thiokol managers, which resulted in a recommendation to launch,

Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
From: ralph.mcdiar...@ca.schneider-electric.com List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:02:54 -0800 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] Emissions from

Re: [***] RE: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 001401ca8016$669f9250$d600a...@tamuracorp.com, dated Fri, 18 Dec 2009, Brian O'Connell oconne...@tamuracorp.com writes: A root cause of the o-ring debacle was not simply the complicity by concerned parties, but that federal and corporate interests chose to ignore the immutability of

RE: [***] Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
: Friday, December 18, 2009 2:40 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [***] Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update In message OF5511FBF6.56DDB639-ON88257690.0067E192-88257690.00685348@US.Schneider- E lectric.com, dated Fri, 18 Dec 2009, ralph.mcdiar...@ca.schneider

RE: [***] Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
- 703-880-4841 From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of John Woodgate Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 11:40 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [***] Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update In message OF5511FBF6.56DDB639-ON88257690.0067E192

Re: [***] Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message OF5511FBF6.56DDB639-ON88257690.0067E192-88257690.00685348@US.Schneider-E lectric.com, dated Fri, 18 Dec 2009, ralph.mcdiar...@ca.schneider-electric.com writes: As I recall, the NASA rocket booster O-ring tragedy was attributed to putting programme schedule above all other concerns.

RE: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
. Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of John Woodgate Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:50 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update In message

Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
:Re: [PSES] Emissions from Computer power supplies - update In message 690230e9cf51aa4ebf639fae9216d5b1015a4...@mer2-exchrec1.echostar.com, dated Fri, 18 Dec 2009, Grasso, Charles charles.gra...@echostar.com writes: Sorry Brian - I guess I do

RE: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
IMO, Yes Brian -Original Message- From: Grasso, Charles [mailto:charles.gra...@echostar.com] Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:28 AM To: Brian O'Connell; IEEE EMC SAFETY PSTC Subject: RE: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update Sorry Brian - I guess I do

Re: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 690230e9cf51aa4ebf639fae9216d5b1015a4...@mer2-exchrec1.echostar.com, dated Fri, 18 Dec 2009, Grasso, Charles charles.gra...@echostar.com writes: Sorry Brian - I guess I do not understand your position. Are you saying that North American companies are not requiring compliant

RE: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
...@echostar.com (e2) chasgra...@gmail.com From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Brian O'Connell Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 9:23 AM To: 'IEEE EMC SAFETY PSTC' Subject: RE: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update Nothing I say or do necessarily represents the opinions

RE: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
of North American and Western European companies. respectfully, Brian -Original Message- From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org]On Behalf Of Derek Walton Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 6:07 AM To: IEEE EMC SAFETY PSTC Subject: Emissions from Computer power supplies

Re: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
-0600 To: IEEE EMC SAFETY PSTC emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update A few days ago I appealed for a compliant computer power supply. Since that time my client accumulated many models ( 15 ) that fitted their needs and we tested them all. The spread

Re: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
From: Derek Walton lfresea...@aol.com Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:07:05 -0600 To: IEEE EMC SAFETY PSTC emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Emissions from Computer power supplies - update A few days ago I appealed for a compliant computer power supply. Since that time my client accumulated many models

Emissions from Computer power supplies - update

2009-12-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
of several of them I'll post the emissions chart. I have taken the decision to write to the FCC and complain about these being sold on the streets. EVERY single non-compliant supply was made off shore, only one or two off shore supplies were compliant. I encourage anyone finding such derisory

RE: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement

2009-12-14 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org List-Post: emc-pstc@listserv.ieee.org Date: 11/10/2009 10:32 PM Subject:RE: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement Sent by:emc-p...@ieee.org One could easily calibrate out this kind

VCCI-3 Emissions Equivalent

2009-12-09 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Which edition of CISPR22 is the current VCCI-3 (Emissions) equivalent to? I know that VCCI-3 has added the telecommunications port conducted emissions test requirement and the 1-6GHz radiated emissions test requirement, so it must be equivalent to at least CISPR22:2005+A1:2005. However

RE: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement

2009-11-16 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
If the impedance was say 50 - j20 ohms at 150kHz what harm would there be if you correctly compensate for the small drop in amplitude appearing across the 50 ohm termination? (unless phase delay is a concern) ___ _

RE: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement

2009-11-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
: woensdag 11 november 2009 16:13 Aan: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen CC: k...@earthlink.net; IEEE EMC SAFETY PSTC Onderwerp: Re: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement If I'm not mistaken, MIL STD 461F says compensate for the coupling capacitor during low frequency roll off. Are you

Re: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement

2009-11-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
: woensdag 11 november 2009 3:11 Aan: IEEE EMC SAFETY PSTC Onderwerp: RE: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement Gordon, It would appear the AC coupling capacitor which has impedance enough at 150 KHz to cause 3 dB loss in the 50 Ohm circuit, but also that it's low enough RS can warrant

RE: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement

2009-11-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Gordon, When we do conducted emissions testing we would normally protect a receiver with a high pass filter such as a RS.EZ-25. One expedient to insure correct response might be a 20 dB attenuator at the receiver input. This is not unusual when using biconical dipoles as they tend

RE: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement

2009-11-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Richmond [Original Message] From: ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen g.grem...@cetest.nl To: k...@earthlink.net; IEEE EMC SAFETY PSTC emc-p...@ieee.org Date: 11/11/2009 1:31:22 AM Subject: RE: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement One could easily calibrate out this kind

RE: AC or DC coupling in emissions measurement

2009-11-11 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
that the input is protected against overload. I also need a driver for the RS ESCI 7 that will work with the Teseq C3 emissions software and force the receiver to use DC coupling. Any offers? Ian Gordon From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Cortland Richmond Sent: 11

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