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Appendix C:
Electromagnetic Compatibility
C.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) guidance
Safety Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, IEC 60601-2-49
EMC Standards: IEC 60601-1-2
WARNING:
Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and
put into service according to the EMC information provided below.
WARNING:
Portable and mobile RF communication equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment.
Caution should be use when operating such devices around Medical Electrical Equipment
WARNING:
This equipment/system is intended for use by healthcare professionals only. This equipment system
may cause radio interference or may disrupt the operation of nearby equipment. It may be necessary
to take mitigation measures, such as re-orienting or relocating the equipment/system or shielding the
location.
C.2 Manufacturer’s guidance and declaration regarding electromagnetic
immunity
The unit is intended for use in the electronic environment specified below. The user of the unit should ensure that
it is used in such an environment.
Electromagnetic immunity
Immunity Test
IEC 60601 Test Level Compliance level
Electromagnetic environment
guidance
Electrostatic
discharge (ESD) IEC
61000-4-2
± 6kV contact
± 8kV air
± 6kV contact
± 8kV air
Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic
tile. If floors are covered with synthetic
material the relative humidity should be at
least 30%.
