Grounding The Patient Bed - Interacoustics Eclipse EP15 Instructions For Use Manual

The following diagrams indicate how to ensure that the Eclipse is installed correctly and patient safety is
maintained.
Eclipse having device ID number 8507420 has built in medical safety, at Eclipse power supply socket, the
USB socket and Trigger in/out socket.
You do not need to connect additional safety transformer to maintain patient safety and may risk more noise
as often safety transformers has poor or none connection to ground.
Eclipse fulfills the IEC 60601-1:2012 safety.
Fig.1: Eclipse is powered from mains and is connected with a standard USB cable to a laptop PC running
on battery or mains.
Fig.2: Eclipse is powered from mains and is connected to a computer via USB cable. The computer can be
attached to other devices and still maintain patient safety.
Please consult with a medical device safety specialist if in doubt.
WARNING

2.3.1 Grounding the patient bed

The ground plug on the back of the Eclipse can be used to further reduce noise in the test environment
during evoked potential testing.
1. Unscrew the Ground outlet bolt from the back of the Eclipse.
2. Attach the looped end of the ground wire around the metal screw and reattach the bolt.
3. Attach the clamp at the other end of the wire to either the patient bed or chair used during evoked
potential testing. Ensure it is connected to a conductive metal part (unpainted) such as screw or bolt
on the bed/chair.
Please consult with a medical device safety specialist if in doubt.
D-0120588-B – 2019/03
Eclipse – Instructions for Use - EN
The separable mains plug for is used to safely disconnect mains from the
device. Do not position the instrument in a position so that it is difficult to
disconnect the mains plug.
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