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IMpOrTaNT INFOrMaTION reGarDING eLeCTrO MaGNeTIC COMpaTIBILITy (eMC)
With the increased number of electronic devices such as PC’s
and mobile (cellular) telephones, medical devices in use may be
susceptible to electromagnetic interference from other devices.
Electromagnetic interference may result in incorrect operation of
the medical device and create a potentially unsafe situation.
Medical devices should also not interfere with other devices.
In order to regulate the requirements for EMC (Electro Magnetic
Compatibility) with the aim to prevent unsafe product situations,
the IEC60601-1-2 standard has been implemented. This standard
defines the levels of immunity to electromagnetic interferences
as well as maximum levels of electromagnetic emissions for
medical devices.
Medical devices manufactured by OMRON Healthcare conform to
this IEC60601-1-2:2007 standard for both immunity and emissions.
Nevertheless, special precautions need to be observed:
• The use of accessories and cables other than those specified
by OMRON, with the exception of cables sold by OMRON
as replacement parts for internal components, may result in
increased emission or decreased immunity of the device.
• The medical devices should not be used adjacent to or stacked
with other equipment. In case adjacent or stacked use is
necessary, the medical device should be observed to verify
normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.
• Refer to further guidance located at:
http://www.omron-healthcare.com./export/sites/default/_global/
EMC/EMCinfo-HV-F158-v01.pdf
regarding the EMC environment in which the device should
be used.
