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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
The control unit has been designed to meet the EMC requirements of EN 60601-1-
2 however it may still be affected by or emit harmful radio frequency (RF) energy.
The RF emissions from the control unit are very low and are not likely to cause any
interference to nearby electronic equipment, however interference to sensitive
equipment is still possible. Likewise if the immunity limits of the control unit are
exceeded the system may be seen to operate abnormally.
If the control unit or any alternative equipment is found to be operating abnormally
turn off the piece of equipment that is believed to be causing the interference
(if possible) to identify the source of the RF energy. Once identified mitigation
measures are to be taken, such as the separation distances being increased and/
or the device(s) being re-orientated.
The dynamic system is to be installed and put into service according to the
information provided within this section to ensure of reliable operation, however if
the control unit continues to operate abnormally turn off at the mains supply and
contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd. or your local distributor (see section 2).
• Portable RF communications equipment (e.g. mobile/cordless
phones) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12”) to the
control unit or its mains cable, otherwise degradation of the
performance of this equipment could result.
• Use of accessories other than those specified or provided
by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare could result in increased
electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic
immunity of the control unit and result in improper operation.
• The control unit should not be used adjacent to or stacked with
other equipment where possible, if adjacent or stacked use is
necessary the control unit should be observed to verify normal
operation in the configuration in which it is to be used.
Warning
*Not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anaesthetic mixtures with air, oxygen or nitrous
oxide (Not AP or APG equipment)
**If the system and its components are serviced and maintained in accordance with the information
detailed in section 12 of these instructions for use then the system can be expected to provide in
excess of the 3 years of service.
*** IP21 = water ingress protection from condensation only.
