Webinar: Changes to NFPA 79 electrical standard explained
January 5, 2012 by admin
Filed under Articles, Machine Safety, Safety Webinars, TIA Wbinars, Webinars
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
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
Understanding Standards, Guideline and Codes Impacting Solar Power Equipment Industry
November 2, 2011 by admin
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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