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Q1: Does Verizon require GR-1089-CORE testing to be performed to the new Issue 6 version?
Q2: Does MET provide opportunities for free publicity to customers?
Q: Does Verizon require GR-1089-CORE testing to be performed to the new Issue 6 version?
-Sam, St. Louis, MO
A: Verizon's review of the recently released GR-1089-CORE, Issue 6 resulted in its acceptance with the following exception:
- Sec. 4 Lightning and Power Fault – AC Power Fault testing specified at 425 Vrms in Tables 4-4 and 4-5 shall be performed at the GR-1089 Issue 5 levels of 600 Vrms
Current test programs referencing Issue 5 may continue until January 1, 2012. All test programs, thereafter, shall be based on Issue 6.
Additionally, Verizon has phased out its TMST (Thermal Modeling Simulation and Testing) requirement, but plans to incorporate some attributes in the next version of GR-63.
Q: Does MET provide opportunities for free publicity to customers?
-Anonymous
A: There are a number of ways customers of MET can obtain free publicity.
- Get featured on the MET website via a testimonial or case study.
Here's an example
- Get featured in the MET newsletter that goes out to about 20,000 recipients monthly. Here's an example.
- Collaborate with MET on a press release.
- Collaborate with MET to pitch a product development/testing article to a trade publication or website. Here's an example.
- Allow MET to display your product at a tradeshow or conference. MET displayed 8 customer products at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Ask your own question of Pat, MET's compliance expert.
Hearing from our customers is a very important and necessary component to improving our service. Please feel free to pass on your comments, good and bad, by emailing us at info@metlabs.com.
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| MET and Partner TRaC's Explosive News |
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MET and TRaC Global have created a new global EX testing, inspection and certification service for ATEX and hazloc equipment. Manufacturers will benefit from local, in-country testing and inspection with the assurance of a managed fast track certification program from a single trusted source in the EU and North America. |
| Learn more about MET's Haz/Loc testing services. |
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Full NEBS 1089-CORE at MET Labs Santa Clara
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Due to high customer demand, now both of MET's west coast labs provide full GR-1089-CORE testing to Sections 2-10!
Consider joining Alcatel-Lucent, Juniper Networks, Huawei and many others, in using MET Labs for NEBS certification for Verizon and other RBOCs.
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| More about MET's NEBS testing services. |
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| MET Austin Adds New Thermotron |
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MET Labs Austin made an upgrade to its environmental simulation capabilities with the addition of a Thermotron SE600-5-5 chamber.
The chamber has interior dimensions of 40" W x 39.25" D and 34" H. Its temperature range is -70°C to +177°C and 10% to 98% Humidity.
MET Austin, our newest full service location, provides product safety, EMC, and ENERGY STAR® testing services. |
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GlobalStar GPS IS (Intrinsically Safe) Certified by MET |
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MET recently safety certified a GlobalStar subsidiary, SPOT LLC GPS unit. Using both the GPS and GlobalStar satellite network, the hand-held SPOT IS enables workers to send one-way predefined messages with their GPS location for checking in, or to summon help in an emergency. |
MET is accredited to NRTL certify products in over 180 UL Standard categories and can test to an additional 230+ standards.
More about MET's Product Safety Certification Services |
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| Displays Are Added to MET's ENERGY STAR® Scope |
Displays include computer monitors, digital picture frames and professional signage which are to meet stringent energy efficiency requirements in On, Sleep, and Off Modes. MET Laboratories is recognized by the EPA for ENERGY STAR® testing & certification for key categories.
The change over to the new 3rd party certification system does not have to be difficult. Our trained experts are ready to answer your questions promptly and efficiently and guide you through the new process.
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