10 Electrical Safety; 10.1 Classification - Brainlab CURVE System And Technical User Manual

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

10 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

10.1 Classification

Classification – Curve Dual Navigation Station
The Curve Dual Navigation Station is classified as Class I Equipment according to IEC 60601-1
and must be tested accordingly.
Classification
Class I
Classification – EM Tracking Unit
The EM Tracking unit is classified as Class I Equipment according to IEC 60601-1 and must be
tested accordingly.
Classification
Classification – EM Instrument Ports
The EM instrument ports are classified as Type BF according to IEC 60601-1 and must be tested
accordingly.
Classification
Safety Requirements
Warning
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, the Curve Dual Navigation Station must only be
connected to a mains power supply with protective earth.
The line connector fuse must have a 16A rating.
System and Technical User Guide Rev. 1.0 Curve Dual Navigation Station Ver. 1.2
Definition
Refers to equipment classification regarding protection against electric
shock. Protective means are provided for metallic accessible parts or metal-
lic internal parts, such as connection to PE (protective earth).
Definition
Refers to equipment classification regarding protection against electric
Class I shock. Protective means are provided for metallic accessible parts or metal-
lic internal parts, such as connection to PE (protective earth).
Definition
F-Type Applied Part complying with the specified requirements of this stand-
Type BF ard to provide a higher degree of protection against electric shock than that
provided by Type B Applied Parts.
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