Electrical Safety Tests; Test Setup; Power Outlet; Power Cord And Plug - GE CARESCAPE B850 Service Manual

CARESCAPE Monitor B850

8.2 Electrical safety tests

Electrical safety tests provide a method of determining if potential electrical health hazards to
the patient or operator of the device exist.

8.2.1 Test setup

Test conditions
Perform electrical safety tests under normal ambient conditions of temperature, humidity and
pressure.
Test equipment
The test equipment required to perform electrical safety tests is listed below.
Tool
Safety Analyzer / Leakage Current Tester
Safety Test Body Kit
1 Instead of the test bodies included in the safety test body kit, other applicable test bodies
with all pins connected together may be used.
Perform electrical safety tests using an electrical safety analyzer according to IEC 60601-1,
AAMI ES60601-1 + C1 + A1 + A2, EN 60601-1 or CSA CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60601-1:14. The
schematics in this section provide a general understanding of the test equipment. Actual
configuration of test equipment may vary. Refer to the instructions delivered with the safety
analyzer to perform each test.
The patient monitor being tested should be placed on an insulating surface.
NOTE: Before proceeding, make sure that all test equipment is properly calibrated, maintained
and functioning.
NOTE: GE recommends that the qualified personnel performing the tests should record the test
results of each electrical safety test, for example by using the installation / maintenance check
forms included in this manual.
System setup
These instructions are intended for every component in the system. Ensure that all system
components are properly connected to the patient monitor.

8.2.2 Power outlet

Verify that the power outlet is wired correctly according to the country's electrical code
standard before starting the following electrical safety tests. The results of the following tests
will be inaccurate unless a properly wired power outlet is used.

8.2.3 Power cord and plug

Verify that the power cord being used with the patient monitor is good. To do this, check the
following:
• Inspect the power cord for wear or damage regularly. If damage is suspected, test for
continuity through each conductor of the power cord connector. Replace the power cord,
as necessary, with a regulatory approved cord for the country of use.
WARNING Use only AC power cords recommended or manufactured by GE.
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2106778-001
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Part Number / Requirement
Equivalent to the circuits shown.
P/N M1155870 or equivalent