GE CARESCAPE Monitor B850 Technical Manual

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5-4 CARESCAPE Monitor B850 2040384-004DTest equipmentThe recommended test equipment required to perform electrical safety tests is listedbelow.Perform electrical safety tests using an electrical safety analyzer per IEC 60601-1, UL60601-1, EN 60601-1 or CSA C22.2 No. 601.1. The schematics in this sectionprovide a general understanding of the test equipment. Actual configuration of testequipment may vary.The patient monitor being tested should be placed on an insulating surface.NOTEBefore proceeding, make sure that all test equipment is properly calibrated andfunctioning.SetupEnsure that all the system components are correctly connected as described in“Connect system components” on page 3-4.Power outlet testVerify that the power outlet is wired correctly per the country’s electrical codestandard before starting the following electrical safety tests. The results of thefollowing tests will be inaccurate unless a properly wired power outlet is used. Useonly non-isolated power outlets when performing safety tests.Power cord and plugVerify the power cord being used with the patient monitor is good. The following area couple of things to check for in this regard: Inspect the power cord for wear or damage regularly. If damage is suspected, testfor continuity through each conductor of the power cord connector. Verify line, neutral, and earth conductors are properly connected to the powercord plug and are not short-circuited. Replace the power cord, as necessary, withItem SpecificationLeakage Current Tester Equivalent to the circuits shownDigital Multimeter (DMM) (optional based on leakagetester used and locality)AC volts, ohmsGround Bond Tester (if required by local regulations) 0 – 1 ohmSafety Test Body Kit 11. Instead of the test bodies in the safety test body kit, other applicable test bodies withpins connected together may be used.P/N M1155870 or equivalent