Introduction; Mpa 152 Md Application Notes - Extron electronics MPA 152 MD User Manual

Introduction

This guide contains information about the Extron MPA 152 MD mini power amplifier
with instructions for experienced installers on how to install, configure, and operate the
equipment. Unless otherwise specified, references in this guide to the "amplifier" or "MPA"
relate to the features or operation of the MPA 152 MD.
This section includes the
lists some of its features.

MPA 152 MD Application Notes

Modern medical systems are increasingly composed of devices that allow for both local and
remote communications in order to provide essential services such as medical data transfer
between doctors and other support medical personnel or medical instruction to medical
students in a medical environment. These systems of devices require that the accessories
used with them meet the medical safety standards of "UL 60601-1, Medical Electrical
Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for Safety" when they are used in areas such as
an operating room, examination room, or any area where medical patients and medical
personnel are present.
The MPA 152 MD device is an accessory to medical equipment that falls under the scope of
"UL 60601-1, Clause 2.1.3", since it qualifies as an optional component that can be deemed
necessary and suitable as part of medical equipment or with use as part of a medical system
to provide audio feeds in real time to those in the medical environments and in a remote
locations simultaneously. In this environment, the MPA 152 MD can be added to the system
ONLY if the connecting equipment has been evaluated with the equipment to meets the
"UL 60601-1" safety standards.
The MPA 152 MD is an accessory device that has been UL recognized to the safety
requirements of "UL 60601-1". When connecting accessory equipment to any analog and
digital interfaces, it is mandatory that it complies with the IEC standard for which it is used:
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The MPA 152 MD is not a standalone accessory, but it is rather a UL recognized component
that can be used as part of a medical system. It is intended for built-in systems.
Furthermore, all configurations used with this device must comply with the system standard
"IEC 60601-1". For any additional equipment connected to the input or output of this
device in a medical system, it is the responsibility of the user that the system complies with
the requirements of the "IEC 60601-1-1" system standard. If there are any questions or
doubts, contact the Extron Support Department.
MPA 152 MD Application
"IEC 60950" for data processing equipment
"IEC 60065" for video equipment
"IEC 61010-1" for laboratory equipment
"IEC 60601-1" for medical equipment
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