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Fluke Biomedical. This warranty covers the original purchaser only and is not transferable. The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or has been serviced or modified by anyone other than an authorized Fluke Biomedical service facility.
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United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or Air Parcel Post. We also recommend that you insure your shipment for its actual replacement cost. Fluke Biomedical will not be responsible for lost shipments or instruments that are received in damaged condition due to improper packaging or handling.
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Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a commitment by Fluke Biomedical. Changes made to the information in this document will be incorpo- rated in new editions of the publication. No responsibility is assumed by Fluke Biomedi- cal for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Fluke Bio- medical, or by its affiliated dealers.
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1-2. Components and Controls of the Analyzer ........... 1-8 1-3. Standard Accessories ................1-12 1-4. Optional Accessories ................1-12 List of Figures Figure Title Page 1-1. Fluke Biomedical 180 Electrical Safety Analyzer ........ 1-7 2-1. Block Diagram of a Typical DUT............2-3 800.561.8187 information@itm.co www. .com...
Introduction and Specifications Introduction Introduction The Fluke Biomedical 180 Electrical Safety Analyzer, hereafter referred to as the “Analyzer”, is a highly versatile and portable instrument. It is used for the basic electrical safety evaluation of electrical systems, medical devices and physiological instrumentation.
Users Guide General Safety Considerations This instrument and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and instructions before you operate the instrument. Symbols Table 1-1 describes the symbols used in association with this instrument. Table 1-1. Symbols Symbol Description Hazardous voltage...
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Perform the dual lead leakage test only with an optional black test lead with the clamp with the red insulation (Fluke Biomedical part numbers 2393448 or 2231563) in the jack labeled DUAL. Using a black test lead with the clamp with the black insulation in the DUAL jack may result in a blown internal fuse and false readings of 000 to 002 μA, requiring the unit to be...
Users Guide • Ensure that the device under test power requirements are within the capabilities of the Analyzer, labeled as 20 A at 120 V ac and 10 A at 240 V ac. The Analyzer requires that adapter cables match the appropriate connector for line voltages other than 120V.
Introduction and Specifications Instrument Familiarity Instrument Familiarity The Analyzer is shown in Figure 1-1 , and Table 1-2 describes its labeled components. fat01.eps Figure 1-1. Fluke Biomedical 180 Electrical Safety Analyzer 800.561.8187 information@itm.co www. .com...
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Users Guide Table 1-2. Components and Controls of the Analyzer Label Name Function Supplies power to the Electrical Safety Analyzer and to the device under test (DUT). Power Cord The measurement circuits are energized when the power cord is plugged into an outlet. There is no on/off switch.
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Introduction and Specifications Instrument Familiarity Table 1.2. Components and controls of the Analyzer (cont.) This is a dual-function momentary switch that must be held in position while performing the test. The OPEN GND position will open ground to the device for leakage current measurements.
Users Guide Table 1.2. Components and controls of the Analyzer (cont.) Provides a means for inputting the chassis cable with its clip for connection to the DUT chassis or enclosure. The chassis ground Chassis resistance is measured with the FUNCTION Connector switch in the RESISTANCE position, and the chassis leakage current is measured in the...
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15 A max. on time 30 min. Line over 140 V ac..........10 A Current Consumption ESA 180..............0.1 A @ 120 V – 60 Hz Environmental Operating Temperature ......... 15 – 40 °C Storage Temperature..........-20 – 65 °C Relative Humidity...........
Accessories The following are accessories for the Analyzer. To order, contact your Fluke Biomedical equipment dealer and use the Fluke Biomedical part numbers provided. Table 1-3 lists standard accessories shipped with the Analyzer; Table 1-4 lists optional accessories that must be ordered.
Chapter 2 Operation, Maintenance, and Service Contents Page Preliminary Steps ................. 2-3 Preparing the Analyzer for Use ..........2-3 Verifying the Power Outlet Connections........2-4 Measuring Line Voltage............... 2-5 Measuring Device Current ............2-6 Measuring Chassis Grounding Resistance ........2-7 Measuring Leakage Current ............
Operation, Maintenance, and Service Preliminary Steps Preliminary Steps The Analyzer measures electrical parameters, as described below. These voltages and currents are a natural phenomenon, and their presence within reasonable limits does not constitute a hazard. However, it is necessary to measure their values to determine if there is a significant change from previous measurements or from the device specifications.
Users Guide Prepare the Analyzer for use as follows: 1. To start from the same position each time, place the Analyzer's switches in the following starting positions: FUNCTION switch V- LINE VOLTS LEAD switch NEUTRAL switch CLOSED OUTLET switch OFF [center] 2.
Operation, Maintenance, and Service Measuring Line Voltage WX Warning To avoid electrical shock due to faulty DUT, DO NOT touch the metal chassis, any accessible conductive part, or terminal of the DUT with mains power applied until all applicable tests have been completed and the product is verified as compliant.
Users Guide device being tested. Depending on the device's operating current and the electrical supply wiring, the voltage differential may be significant. 3. Check the value under load against the device's ratings to ensure that the actual value remains within prescribed limits. An excessive drop also suggests that a dedicated line of increased capacity should be run to the instrument.
Operation, Maintenance, and Service Measuring Chassis Grounding Resistance Measuring Chassis Grounding Resistance Note This test is only applicable to devices utilizing three-wire (grounded) power cords. Ground Wire Resistance [R ] (grounding resistance) is the resistance from the device's conductive "grounded" chassis to the grounding terminal on the receptacle into which it is plugged.
Users Guide Note The OUTLET switch should be in the OFF (center) position for this measurement. Measuring Leakage Current Leakage current is the flow of current through or over the surface of an insulating material or insulator. For example, if a person comes in contact with an operational device, leakage current is the amount of current that flows from the point where the person came in contact with the device product, through the person’s body, and back to ground.
Operation, Maintenance, and Service Measuring Leakage Current - LINE VOLTS - LINE VOLTS - CURRENT - CURRENT - CURRENT - CURRENT - RESISTANCE - RESISTANCE - RESISTANCE - RESISTANCE - GROUND - GROUND - GROUND - GROUND - CHASSIS - CHASSIS - CHASSIS - CHASSIS - LEAD -GND...
Users Guide (5.5 X 5.5 in) piece of aluminum foil taped to the surface and the cable clipped to the foil. 3. To make the measurement, place the FUNCTION switch in the CHASSIS position and read the display in microamperes. - LINE VOLTS - LINE VOLTS - CURRENT...
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Operation, Maintenance, and Service Measuring Leakage Current Use the following steps to measure lead-to-ground current: 1. Connect the patient leads to the corresponding snaps on the top of the Analyzer. If the device has 10 leads, connect the limb leads and C1 (V1) initially and repeat with C2 (V2) through C6 (V6).
Users Guide Lead-to-Lead (Auxiliary) Current Lead-to-Lead [I ] (auxiliary) current flows from any patient lead to any other patient lead and to all other leads connected together. The current can be dc or ac or a combination of both. Measurements are made with a true-rms converter to provide the common base necessary for accurate readout with a variety of common wave forms.
Operation, Maintenance, and Service Measuring Leakage Current Note The ALL position has no meaning in this test. 4. Make measurements under all combinations of the OUTLET switch, NORMAL and REVERSE; GROUND CLOSED and the LIFT GROUND switch OPEN; and the device power turned ON and OFF. 5.
Operation, Maintenance, and Service Point-to-Point Measurements Use the following steps to measure leakage current between two points: 1. To isolate the measurement circuit from ground, do not plug any device into the Analyzer's receptacle. 2. Connect the black cable with the clamp with black insulation to the CHASSIS connector and the black cable with the clamp with red insulation to the DUAL connector.
Users Guide 2. Connect the black cable with the clamp with black insulation to the CHASSIS connector and the black cable with the clamp with red insulation to the DUAL connector. 3. Toggle the LIFT GROUND/ISO TEST switch to ISO TEST to apply isolated line voltage between the two sides.
Operation, Maintenance, and Service Maintenance - LINE VOLTS - LINE VOLTS - CURRENT - CURRENT - CURRENT - CURRENT - RESISTANCE - RESISTANCE - RESISTANCE - RESISTANCE - GROUND - GROUND - GROUND - GROUND - CHASSIS - CHASSIS - CHASSIS - CHASSIS - LEAD -GND - LEAD -GND...
Analyzer. Annual calibration of the Analyzer by an authorized Fluke Biomedical Service Center is recommended. Fluke Biomedical Service Centers have the appropriate tools and procedures for performing calibrations as well as factory- authorized updates.
3. Pack the instrument carefully, using the original packing materials. If the original packing materials are not available, refer to “Return Procedures” for a list of preferred materials or contact Fluke Biomedical for replacement packing. Failure to pack the instrument properly could void your warranty.
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Appendix A Abbreviations Abbreviations The following list includes abbreviations used in this document. ampere ANSI American National Standards Institute Association for the Advancement of Medical AAMI Instrumentation decibel °C degrees Celsius (centigrade) device under test electrocardiograph or electrocardiogram equipment under test °F degrees Fahrenheit hertz...
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Users Guide meter milli (10 milliampere millimeter millivolt second micro (10 µ µA microampere µV microvolt Ω 800.561.8187 information@itm.co www. .com...
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