Technical Information
Technical information is subject to change without notification to allow for updates.
• This unit is in line with European Standard EN 60601-1-2 and is subject to particular precautions with regard to electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC). Please note that portable and mobile HF communication systems may interfere with this unit. More details
can be requested from the stated Customer Service address or found at the end of the instructions for use.
• This device is in line with the EU Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EC, the „Medizinproduktegesetz“ (German Medical Devices Act)
and the standards EN 1060-1 (non-invasive sphygmomanometers, Part 1: General requirements), EN 1060-3 (non-invasive sphyg-
momanometers, Part 3: Supplementary requirements for electro-mechanical blood pressure measuring systems) and IEC 80601-
2-30 (Medical electrical equipment – Part 2 – 30: Particular requirements for the safety and essential performance of automated
non-invasive blood pressure monitors).
• The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been carefully checked and developed with regard to a long useful life. If using
the device for commercial medical purposes, it must be regularly tested for accuracy by appropriate means. Precise instructions
for checking accuracy may be requested from the service address.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Information
Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions – for all EQUIPMENT and SYSTEMS
The BM52 blood pressure monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer of the
user of the BM52 blood pressure monitor should assure that it is used in such and environment.
Emission test
Compliance
Electromagnetic environment – guidance
RF emissions CISPR 11
Group 1
The BM52 blood pressure monitor uses RF energy only for its internal function.
Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in
nearby electronic equipment.
RF emission CISPR 11
Class B
The BM52 blood pressure monitor is suitable for use in all establishments, including
domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low-voltage power
supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity – for all EQUIPMENT and SYSTEMS
Guidance and manufacture’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity
The BM52 blood pressure monitor is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the
user of the BM52 blood pressure monitor should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity test
IEC 60601 test
level
Compliance
level
Electromagnetic environment – guidance
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
IEC 61000-4-2
± 6 kV contact
± 8 kV air
± 6 kV contact
± 8 kV air
Floors should be wood, concrete or ceramic tile. If floor
are covered with synthetic material, the relative humidity
should be at least 30%.
Power frequency (50Hz) magne-
tic field
IEC 61000-4-8
3 A/m
3 A/m
Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels cha-
racteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or
hospital environment.
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