Safety Notes
9
PowerLab systems (and many other devices) require the connection of
a personal computer for operation. This personal computer should be
certified as complying with IEC60950 and should be located outside a
1.8 m radius from the subject (so that the subject cannot touch it while
connected to the system). Within this 1.8 m radius, only equipment
complying with IEC60601-1 should be present. Connecting a system
in this way obviates the provision of additional safety measures and
the measurement of leakage currents.
Accompanying documents for each piece of equipment in the system
should be thoroughly examined prior to connection of the system.
While it is not possible to cover all arrangements of equipment in a
system, some general guidelines for safe use of the equipment are
presented below:
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Any electrical equipment which is located within the SUBJECT
AREA should be approved to IEC60601-1.
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Only connect those parts of equipment that are marked as an
APPLIED PART to the subject. APPLIED PARTS may be
recognized by the BF or CF symbols which appear in the Safety
Symbols section of these Safety Notes.
•
Only CF-rated APPLIED PARTS must be used for direct cardiac
connection.
•
Never connect parts which are marked as an APPLIED PART to
those which are not marked as APPLIED PARTS.
•
Do not touch the subject to which the PowerLab (or its peripherals)
is connected at the same time as making contact with parts of the
PowerLab (or its peripherals) that are not intended for contact to
the subject.
•
Cleaning and sterilization of equipment should be performed in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. The isolation barrier
may be compromised if manufacturer’s cleaning instructions are
not followed.
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The ambient environment (such as the temperature and relative
humidity) of the system should be kept within the manufacturer’s
specified range or the isolation barrier may be compromised.
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The entry of liquids into equipment may also compromise the
isolation barrier. If spillage occurs, the manufacturer of the affected
equipment should be contacted before using the equipment.
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