Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc); General Hints - KERN MBC 15K2DNM Operating Instructions Manual

6 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

6.1 General hints

The installation and use of this baby scale MBC-NM requires special
precautionary measures as outlined in the EMC information below.
This device complies with the limits set for medical electrical devices of group 1,
class B (as per EN 60601-1-2).
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) describes a device's ability to perform reliably
within an electromagnetic environment without causing inadmissible electromagnetic
interference at the same time. Amongst other things, such disturbances may be
emitted by connecting cables or the air.
Inadmissible disturbances from the environment may result in incorrect displays,
inaccurate measured values or incorrect behaviour of the medical device. By the
same token the medical device may in some cases cause such disturbances in other
devices. To eliminate problems of that kind, we recommend you to take one or
several of the measures listed below:
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