Contact the Utility Upfront: When making connections or modifications to switchgear on the line side of the service disconnect, we recommend contacting the utility to notify them of your intentions. ... read more →
Tier I Market Requirements Tier I markets generally consist of North America and Europe. For laboratory equipment manufacturer’s, fortunately the safety standard (EN/CAN/UL 61010-1) is harmonized between the U.S./Canada, and... read more →
The local building department inspector, aka the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is the party with the final say regarding the National Electrical Code (NEC). The NEC is the primary document... read more →
With the popularity of Solar, battery backup systems, and additions to commercial and residential properties, line-side and load-side taps to existing switchgear have become common. Tapping into existing switchgear is... read more →
For manufacturers who are starting to implement the new hazard based IEC 62368-1 standard for their products, they may soon become aware that IEC/EN 62368-3 (an offshoot standard) is emerging... read more →
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To be competitive and stay compliant, Hi Tech Manufacturers must obtain Product Compliance Certifications (PCCs). As companies expand into international markets, the number of PCCs and associated requirements increase dramatically.... read more →
Information Technology and Audio/Video equipment manufacturers will need to prepare for this important transition. Products affected: Computing & networking products: servers, PCs, routers, power supplies, notebook & laptop computers, etc.... read more →
IEC 60065, Edition No. 8, Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety requirements, was published in June 2014, with a transition deadline of 17 November 2017 for the EU... read more →
On July 9, 2014, the FDA added the 4th edition of IEC 60601-1-2, “Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral Standard:... read more →