How To Determine “Acceptable” Risk

Start with these best practices in assessing risk, direct from UL experts. Noted science fiction writer Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451, once said that living at risk is jumping off the cliff and building your wings on the way down. Accordingly, we are all building wings. In fact, anyone involved in risk management will tell you that risk is always present, that we are all living at risk; the goal is to reduce it to an acceptable level. Risk explains the likelihood and... Read More

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What Goes Into Your Machinery’s CE Mark?

To find out, start with the EU Machinery Directive, the core safety standard. Directive 2006/42/EC is a revised version of the Machinery Directive, the first version of which was adopted in 1989. The new Machinery Directive has been applicable since December 29, 2009. The Directive has the dual aim of harmonizing the health and safety requirements applicable to machinery on the basis of a high level of protection of health and safety while ensuring the free circulation of machinery... Read More

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Micro PLCs Power Greener Homes

IMT SOLAR “REVTOS” Monitoring and Control system installed at the “Green Home” at Alfred State College in Wellsville, NY. Learn how Alfred State College showcases alternative energy, including geothermal, solar thermal, photovoltaic and small wind – and promotes the power of micro PLCs. As energy prices rise and the drive to go green intensifies, alternative energy sources are gaining momentum in the marketplace. Universities are responding by setting... Read More

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Webinar: Changes to NFPA 79 electrical standard explained

On Jan. 25, 2012, Underwriters Laboratories will explain significant changes to the 2012 version of the NFPA 79 electrical standard for industrial machinery. Read this article for an overview of what will be presented, and to register. Critical changes in the 2012 NFPA 79 include: New definitions and revised rules for expanded wireless and cableless technology that align with IEC 60204-1 New sections recognizing deadly arc flash and stored energy hazards to protect workers and... Read More

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Hazardous Environments: Understanding the Latest Certification Requirements

Two prominent certification schemes are compared and contrasted to understand the nuances of getting equipment and automation systems certified for use in hazardous environments at high risk of fire or explosions. ATEX consists of two European Union directives describing the equipment and work environments allowed in a potentially explosive atmosphere. ATEX derives its name from the French title of the 94/9/EC directive: Appareils destinés à être utilisés en ATmosphères EXplosives. “The... Read More

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Understanding Standards, Guideline and Codes Impacting Solar Power Equipment Industry

Experts from TÜV Rheinland cover the basics for solar equipment and component manufacturers who must comply with the regulations. Experts from TÜV Rheinland, which certifies many of the processes used to build and install electronic equipment, discussed segments of this vast regulatory environment in a Webinar entitled “Solar Energy Technologies: Insights to Regulatory Requirements.” They opened by explaining why the many rules and regulations were written. One is that solar... Read More

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