Conformity Magazine - October 2007 - (Page 17)

Compliant Level I batteries are considered first product versions or prototypes that may not be fully featured and may be flawed. As prototypes, Level I batteries can fail unexpectedly. Thus, Level I batteries are not designed for full operability and are not ready for full deployment. Level I batteries should not be operated in adverse conditions and are suited for highly-controlled laboratory use. • Level II — Safety and Limited Operability compliance provides the assurance that batteries, when deployed in more adverse conditions and less supervised representative telecommunications environments than those specified in Level I, can operate and sustain network activities following misuse, dysfunction, or abuse and, if necessary, fail in a safe manner. Compliant Level II batteries are also not considered ready for full deployment, but offer improved safety and performance in harsher environmental conditions and less supervised locations than their Level I counterparts. • Level III — Safety and Full Operability compliance provides the assurance that batteries are DC power plant compatible, can operate under a full range of environmental conditions, can sustain network activities following misuse, dysfunction, or abuse and, if necessary, fail in a safe manner. Complaint Level III batteries are considered ready for deployment in the OSP. Table 1 presents the distribution of general product, safety, and performance requirements grouped within the three level compliance framework. Section 2, General Product Information This section provides a description of the lithium battery technology and common issues found when operating the technology. Lithium batteries are intended for continuous float operation under the range of acceptable environmental conditions, and are designed to provide energy for infrequent discharges of durations ranging from a few minutes to several hours. As mentioned earlier, lithium can become violent when exposed to air or moisture. For this reason, products covered in GR3150 are comprised of a non-aqueous liquid or polymerized electrolyte. The electrolyte provides conductivity between lithiated positive active material and metallic lithium or lithiated negative active material of a lithium cell. (Lithiation is the process of inserting lithium ions and electrons in the active materials of the lithium battery.) Also, products covered in GR-3150 are outfitted with a battery management system (BMS). The management system Schaffner IEC Inlet Filters…four ways smarter! Schaffner delivers the ultimate combination of selection, service, performance and price! Amperages from 1A to 20A Highest performance – our FN 9222 filter, for example, offers a unique level of attenuation with both a compact size and a compact price IEC 60950-compliant and available as medical version Chassis, snap-in and PCB mounting configurations for use with European (UR-1) or US (USA-1) style fuses, switches and voltage selectors Huge local inventories and distributor back-up RoHS, UL, CSA and ENEC compliance Schaffner EMC Inc. 52 Mayfield Avenue Edison, New Jersey 08837 T +1 732 225 9533 Toll free 1 800 367 5566 F +1 732 225 4789 www.schaffnerusa.com IEC_inlet_filters_6_875x4_875inc1 1 31.07.2007 11:06:01 october 2007 conformity 17 http://www.schaffnerusa.com http://www.schaffnerusa.com

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Contents Editor’s Note Commission Proposes Changes for 57-64 GHz Spectrum Rules FCC Continues Actions Against Jamming Device Distributors Radio Operator Fined for Failing to Make Equipment Available for Inspection Commission Fines Unsolicited Fax Advertisers Firm Offering Quality Standards Training Also Fined Breaking New Ground with Lithium-Battery Generic Requirements for Use in Telecommunications Facilities ESD Open Forum EMC UK 2007 Conference Set Staying Abreast of U.S. E-Waste Legislation EU Commission Establishes RFID Expert Group Update on China's CCC Compliance Program System Level ESD Testing: The Waveforms An Alternative Approach to Surge Suppression Testing Equipment Buyer's Guide EU Scientific Committee Releases Updated Data on EMF Risks Updated Standards List For The EU’s EMC Directive Updated Standards List For The EU’s Directives on Measuring Instruments Call for Presentations for 2008 International ESD Workshop Announced CPSC Actions In The News IEC Standards Update Product Reviews UL Standards Update New Products From Our “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Upcoming Events Advertisers

Conformity Magazine - October 2007

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