Classifications - GE Vivid i User Manual

Safety

Classifications

Type of protection against electric shock:
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Degree of protection against electric shock:
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*1. Class I Equipment
EQUIPMENT in which protection against electric shock does
not rely on BASIC INSULATION only, but includes a protective
earth ground. This additional safety precaution prevents
exposed metal parts from becoming LIVE in the event of an
insulation failure.
*2. Class II Equipment
EQUIPMENT in which protection against electric shock does
not rely on BASIC INSULATION only, but in which additional
safety precautions such as DOUBLE INSULATION or
REINFORCED INSULATION are provided.
*3. Type BF Applied Part
TYPE B APPLIED PART providing a specified degree of
protection against electric shock, with particular regard to
allowable LEAKAGE CURRENT.
Table 14-1: Type BF Equipment
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Class I Equipment—AC Adapter (*1)
Class II Equipment—Vivid-i Console (*2)
Type BF Applied part (*3) (for Probes marked with BF
symbol)
Continuous Operation
System is Ordinary Equipment (IPX0)
Probes are IPX1
Normal Mode
Patient Leakage Less than 100 microA
Current
Single Fault Condition
Less than 500 microA
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