Hardware Installation - Interacoustics Eclipse Instructions For Use Manual

Eclipse Instructions for Use - US

2.4 Hardware installation

When connecting the Eclipse to the mains supply and to a computer, the following warnings must be
observed:
1. The Eclipse contains a built-in, medically approved safety transformer and must, in all cases, be
connected to a wall outlet with a proper ground.
2. The Eclipse should not be connected to an external safety transformer as this is not required and
may cause excess noise in the recordings.
3. If a connection is made to standard equipment such as a printer or network, special precautions
must be taken in order to maintain medical/patient safety.
4. All contact between the conductive parts of electrodes or their connectors, including the neutral
electrode and other conductive parts including earth must be avoided.
5. Avoid any mixing of cables ex. USB cables/power cord etc. mixed up with the electrode/Preamplifier
cable used for the EP system.
6. To maintain electrical safety during the lifetime of the instrument, a safety check must be made
regularly according to IEC 60601-1, Class 1, type BF if used for ABR measurements.
For OAE measurements the instrument must be tested according to IEC60601-1, Class I, Type B.
7. DO NOT connect the Eclipse hardware to the computer before the software has been installed!
8. When the Eclipse is connected to a patient using surface electrodes and to a computer which is
connected to a power outlet and/or is connected to a printer or a network, the electrical/patient safety
is no longer applicable without the use of an optical USB isolator. Contact your local distributor to
purchase an optical USB isolator if required.
9. The following diagrams indicate how to ensure that the Eclipse is installed correctly and patient
safety is maintained.
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