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  • Page 1 SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL rigelmedical.com...
  • Page 2 RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability Rigel Medical, guarantees this product for a period of 1 year. The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery. Calibration Statement The Rigel SafeTest 50 hand-held electrical safety analyzer is fully calibrated and found to be within the specified performance and accuracy at the time of production.
  • Page 3 These operating instructions are intended for the use of adequately trained personnel. Environmental Conditions The SafeTest 50 has been designed to be operated for indoor use in a dry environment, at a temperature of 0 to 40 degrees C without moisture condensation, and at an operating altitude 0 2000m.
  • Page 4 Do not operate the SafeTest 50 in an explosive gas or dust environment. The SafeTest 50 and all associated cables and leads must be checked for signs of damage before equipment is operated. Do not use if there are signs of damage.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    8. Displaying Mains Voltage, Frequency and Load Current 9. Minimise your Power Breaks in IEC 60601 10. Point to Point Testing 11. Warning Messages 12. About 13. Maintaining the Rigel SafeTest 50 13.1. Cleaning the Analyzer 13.2. User Maintenance 13.3. Return Instructions 14. Technical Specifications 14.1.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL 1. Introduction The Rigel SafeTest 50 is a dedicated medical safety analyzer, ideal for testing high volumes of basic medical and laboratory equipment. A robust and reliable design ensures that the SafeTest 50 can withstand a busy schedule of testing medical equipment that does not require patient centrifuges, etc.

  • Page 7: Rigel Safetest 50 Includes

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL 1.2. Rigel SafeTest 50 Includes:...

  • Page 8: Interfaces

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL 1.3. Interfaces Point to point auxiliary probe. Ground bond and chassis EUT socket, leakage probe. 90-264 VAC, 48-64Hz Mains inlet 90-264 VAC 48-64Hz Function keys F1-F5 Mains Single Fault Start, Stop, Open Earth Reversed keys...

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    410A950 1.5. Unique use of ICONS The Rigel SafeTest 50 features a high resolution color graphic back lit display provides a unique user experience and to help guide the user through the different test steps. Below are of some of the icons used in the Rigel SafeTest 50:...
  • Page 10 RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL Warning, EUT socket live Select Ground leakage (in IEC60601 setting) Select Chassis leakage (in IEC60601 setting) Select Touch Leakage (in IEC61010 setting) Select Touch Voltage (in IEC61010 setting) Open Earth single fault condition key...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    To get started, simply follow these instructions; Switch ON: To switch on the Rigel SafeTest 50, please insert the mains cable to the power inlet, the SafeTest 50 will automatically power up in the HOME SCREEN.
  • Page 12 RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL Note: The Rigel SafeTest 50 will store the most recent settings in the Settings menu. From the Home screen, select the required test; To select Ground bond Testing To select Leakage Testing To select Insulation Testing...

  • Page 13: Ground Bond Testing

    To perform a ground bond test, select the icon from Home screen. The SafeTest 50 will automatically start the test when it is selected and will automatically stop by pressing the Leakage, Point To Point or Home icon. Connection Between EUT and SafeTest 50;...
  • Page 14 SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL To remove the lead compensation, remove the probe and press the button. When different ground bond cables are used, the Null function must be repeated for each different cable. Note: Switching off the Rigel SafeTest 50...

  • Page 15: Nfpa-99 Leakage Testing

    DUT socket is activated. Connection Between EUT and SafeTest 50; Ground Leakage NFPA-99 When the Safetest 50 is set to test to NFPA-99, the will go to Chassis leakage and to Ground leakage.
  • Page 16 Earth fault condition relay whilst the opens the Neutral fault condition relay. The leakage screen will indicate the current state of the selected fault conditions; Connection Between EUT and SafeTest 50; Chassis Leakage NFPA-99 For All Applied Parts Leakage Current Type Ground Leakage 0.3mA...

  • Page 17: Aami Es 60601 Leakage Testing

    DUT socket is activated. Connection Between EUT and SafeTest 50; Ground Leakage When the Safetest 50 is set to test to IEC 60601, the will go to Enclosure Leakage and to Ground Leakage.
  • Page 18 Earth fault condition relay whilst the opens the Neutral fault condition relay. The leakage screen will indicate the current state of the selected fault conditions; Connection Between EUT and SafeTest 50; Enclosure Leakage All Applied Parts Leakage Current Type...

  • Page 19: Iec 62353 Leakage Testing

    To minimise the power breaks during your tests, please see chapter 9. will appear on the screen when the DUT socket is activated. When the Safetest 50 is set to test to IEC 62353, the Single Fault buttons deactivated in order to perform the test as per IEC 62353 requirements.
  • Page 20 RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL Current in µA (RMS) All Applied Parts Equipment leakage direct method. • Class I Equipment 0.5mA • Class II Equipment (touch current) 0.1mA...

  • Page 21: Iec 61010 Touch Leakage & Voltage Testing

    DUT socket is activated. Connection Between EUT and SafeTest 50; Touch Leakage and Touch Voltage IEC 61010 When the SafeTest 50 is set to test to IEC 61010, the will go to Touch Voltage and to Touch Leakage.
  • Page 22 RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL To activate single fault conditions, use the buttons on the front panel. opens the Earth fault condition relay whilst the opens the Neutral fault condition relay. The leakage screen will indicate the current state of the selected fault conditions.

  • Page 23: Displaying Mains Voltage, Frequency And Load Current

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL 8. Displaying Mains Voltage, Frequency and Load Current During a leakage test, the mains voltage, frequency and load current can be displayed by pressing the...

  • Page 24: Minimise Your Power Breaks In Iec 60601

    Certain medical equipment can be sensitive to sudden power breaks or have a long power-up cycle. To protect your equipment or to reduce the overall test time, we suggest you run the SafeTest 50 in the following sequence; To minimise the power breaks to the EUT, all leakage measurements should be grouped by Single Fault Condition (SFC).

  • Page 25: Point To Point Testing

    The Point to Point test is ideal for ground bond testing on larger and or fix installed installations. Connection Between EUT and SafeTest 50; Point to Point Testing...

  • Page 26: Warning Messages

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL 11. Warning Messages The Rigel SafeTest 50 will automatically warn the user of possible incorrect test setups such as secondary grounding and isolated mains supply (mains voltage isolated from ground). Secondary Ground Warning: To perform a valid test, the secondary ground must be removed. Testing with a secondary...

  • Page 27: About

    SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL 12. About From the Home screen, select Settings, then the key to view the firmware and hardware information. • Firmware version • Serial Number Ensure you have this information available when contacting Rigel Medical for Technical Support or Service.

  • Page 28: Maintaining The Rigel Safetest

    13. Maintaining the Rigel SafeTest 50 13.1. Cleaning the Analyzer The Rigel SafeTest 50 case can be cleaned with a damp cloth with, if necessary, a small amount of mild detergent. Prevent excessive moisture around the socket panel or in the lead storage area.

  • Page 29: Return Instructions

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL 13.3. Return Instructions For repair or calibration return the instrument to: Contact Details Service, Calibration and Repair Tel: 813 886 2775 Fax: 813 886 2754 Email: service@seaward-groupusa.com Address details Seaward Group USA 6304 Benjamin Road...

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL 14. Technical Specifications Ground Continuity 65-25A peak current, Pre-pulse Pulse Shape Exponential Decay 200 550µs to 5% of peak current, Decay Time Method 2 wire Measurement Current Max Test Voltage 4-24Vrms o/c Measuring Range (Low Range) 0.001...

  • Page 31: General Specifications

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL EUT Load Current Measurement 0.0A 20.0A Range Resolution 0.1A Accuracy ±5% ± 2 digits Power Source Maximum Current Rating 20A @ 120V / 16A @ 230V Duty cycle (@21°C ambient) 16A to 20A, 3 min. on/ 10 min. off 10A to 15A, 3 min.

  • Page 32: Appendix A Pass / Fail Limits

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL Appendix A Pass / Fail Limits A.1. NFPA 99 Leakage Current Type Ground Leakage 0.3mA Chassis Leakage 0.1mA 0.5mA A.2. ES 60601 Ground bond test limit at 25A, 50Hz < 0.1 Ω Excluding power cord <...

  • Page 33: Iec 62353

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL A.3. IEC 62353 Ground bond test limit at 200mA AC or DC < 0.2 Ω Excluding Power Cord < 0.3 Ω Including Power Cord Equipment leakage direct method µA (RMS) 500μA Class I equipment 100μA...

  • Page 34: Appendix Bes 60601-1 Measuring Device

    RIGEL MEDICAL SafeTest 50 USER MANUAL Appendix B ES 60601-1 Measuring Device Example of a measuring device MD according to ES 60601-1 and its frequency characteristics. Rev 2...

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