4-12
Table 4.5 Allowable RF Leakage Current - Inactive Monopolar Outputs
MEASURED TERMINAL
ACTIVATED ACCESSORY MODE
RF LEAKAGE (Ma)
Footswitched Active
Left Hand Controlled
Standard Coag
<50
Footswitched Active
Right Hand Controlled
Standard Coag
<50
Footswitched Active
Bipolar Footswitch
Bipolar Macro
<20
Left Hand Controlled Active
Right Hand Controlled
Standard Coag
<50
Left Hand Controlled Active
Bipolar Footswitch
Bipolar Macro
<20
Right Hand Controlled Active
Bipolar Footswitch
Bipolar Macro
<40
Bipolar Left
Right Hand Controlled
Standard Coag
<48
Finally, RF leakage should be measured between
the inactive bipolar outputs while a monopolar
accessory is activated. Do the following:
1) Set the unit for full power for the bipolar
mode noted in Table 4.6. Connect ESU tester
according to manufacturer’s instructions -OR-
the 200-ohm non-inductive resistor in series
with the 250 mA RF ammeter between the
two bipolar output connections.
2) Activate and verify the limit in Table 4.6.
Table 4.6 Allowable RF Leakage Current - Inactive Bipolar Outputs
MEASURED TERMINAL
ACTIVATED ACCESSORY
MODE
RF LEAKAGE (Ma)
Bipolar Right to Left
Right Hand Controlled
Standard Coag
<48
4.6.5 Line Frequency Leakage
CAUTION: To prevent RF current from destroy-
ing the test equipment and/or affecting leakage
readings, set all power settings to zero.
Circuit ground and the Neutral (Low MAINS)
must be connected together for UUT MAINS
leakage testing.
WARNING: Electrocution Hazard. DO NOT
DISCONNECT circuit ground from Earth
Ground unless an isolated MAINS power sup-
ply is used.
Equipment:
These tests are performed most conveniently using
any good quality biomedical electrical safety tester.
Procedure:
1) Connect the electrical safety analyzer to make
the measurements indicated in Table 4.7.
2) Mode: Measure leakage for Bipolar to Neutral
and Chassis to Neutral.
Table 4.7 Line Frequency Allowable Leakage - Inactive
RF output to Neutral
LINE
GND
LIMIT max
Equipotential Ground
Normal
Closed
30 μA
Equipotential Ground
Reversed
Closed
30 μA
Equipotential Ground
Normal
Open
270 μA
Equipotential Ground
Reversed
Open
270 μA
Dispersive Electrode
Normal
Closed
15 μA
Dispersive Electrode
Reversed
Closed
15 μA
Dispersive Electrode
Normal
Open
15 μA
Dispersive Electrode
Reversed
Open
15 μA
Bipolar Output*
Normal
Closed
15 μA
Bipolar Output*
Reversed
Closed
15 μA
Bipolar Output*
Normal
Open
15 μA
Bipolar Output*
Reversed
Open
15 μA
*Measure the Bipolar Output with Bipolar connections shorted together.