Installation Considerations
Installation can be customized to the institution and department’s needs; please contact your
local CASMED distributor for assistance.
Electrical Connections
Warnings:
Grounding reliability can be achieved only when the Oximeter is connected to
an equivalent receptacle marked “Hospital Grade”.
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to
a supply main with protective earth. If the integrity of the protective earth
conductor is in doubt, the Oximeter may be operated from the internal batteries
by disconnecting the AC power cord completely from the Oximeter. Do not
position the Oximeter in a position that makes it difficult to remove the external
AC power cord.
Isolating the Oximeter from mains can be achieved only by removing the
external AC power cord.
Warning:
When interfacing with other equipment, qualified biomedical engineering
personnel must perform a test for leakage current before using the Oximeter
with patients. Serious injury or death could result if the leakage current exceeds
applicable standards.
Note:
The Grounding Terminal ( ) on the rear of the Oximeter can provide a
connection between the Oximeter and the potential equalization bus-bar of the
electrical installation. When using the Grounding Terminal, the power cord must
not incorporate a potential equalization conductor. Refer to IEC 60601-1 for
additional information.
Electromagnetic Interference
Warning:
The Oximeter needs special precautions if it is placed close to a strong
electromagnetic transmitter such as X -ray or Electrosurgical Unit (ESU)
devices. There is a risk that these signals could interfere with the Oximeter and
disrupt its performance, causing measurements to be inaccurate during use of
such equipment.
For continued protection against this risk, replace the AC power cord only with
one provided by CASMED.
8
CAS Medical Systems, Inc.
Installing the Oximeter: Installation Considerations
