
Magstim 2nd Generation Coils
Operating Manual
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SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS
6.1
Safety Specifications
During use and when used with the stimulators specified in 6.2, the type of protection against electric
shock provided by the magnetic stimulator fitted with a 2
nd
Generation Coil is classified as Class 1.
The degree of protection against electric shock for applied part accessories is classified as type BF
Applied parts. This means that the surfaces of the coil are electrically isolated from the other parts of
the equipment and meet Type BF leakage current limits as required by IEC 60601-1.
The Magstim 2
nd
Generation Coils comply with the requirements of Safety Standard IEC 60601-1 and
with EMC Standard EN 60601-1-2.
To avoid problems with EMC interference, the 2
nd
Generation Coils should not be used in the vicinity
of any equipment that does not comply with EMC Standard EN 60601-1-2, including mobile phones.
The Magstim 2
nd
Generation Coils are classified as IPXO (Not Protected), as there is no specialised
protection provided against the ingress of liquids.
The Magstim 2
nd
Generation Coils are not protected against flammable anaesthetic mixtures. They
are not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous
oxide.
The mode of operation of the 2
nd
Generation Coils is classified as continuous.