FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
1.1 Scope
1.2 Object
2 Recommendations
2.1 Summary of all recommendations prepared by SC 62A/WG 14
2.2 Recommendation sheets
2.2.1 Separation: Reliability of component impedance
2.2.2 Separation: Non-complying creepage distance and
air clearances
2.2.3 Mains supply transformers: Overload test
2.2.4 Mains supply transformers: Short circuit and
overload tests
2.2.5 Creepage distance and air clearances: Values
2.2.6 Dielectric strength
2.2.7 Failure of components: Evidence of reliability
2.2.8 ENCLOSURES and protective covers
2.2.9 INTERNALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: 110% of the maximum
supply voltage
2.2.10 Creepage distances and air clearances: Values
under 1 mm
2.2.11 Separation: Secondary circuit impedance limit
LEAKAGE CURRENT
2.2.12 ENCLOSURES and PROTECTIVE COVERS:
Lampholder/switching device
2.2.13 Fixing, prevention of maladjustment: Torque test
2.2.14 Batteries not intended to be changed by OPERATOR:
Lithium batteries
2.2.15 Excessive temperatures: Ambient temperatures
2.2.16 Continuous LEAKAGE CURRENTS: Different SUPPLY MAINS
2.2.17 ENCLOSURE and protective covers: EQUIPMENT in
ambulances
2.2.18 Dielectric strength: Voltages appearing from
external sources
2.2.19 Testing switch mode power supply units (SMPSU)
2.2.20 Failure of an electrical component: Time periodicity
for detection
2.2.21 Environmental conditions: Compliance paragraph
2.2.22 Limitation of voltage and/or energy: Capacitance
2.2.23 LEAKAGE CURRENTS: Presence of 45 k ohms resistor in
Figure 21
2.2.24 Humidity preconditioning treatment: Exception
from requirement
2.2.25 Dielectric strength: EQUIPMENT containing
floating circuits
2.2.26 General requirements for tests: Measurement
uncertainty
2.2.27 CREEPAGE DISTANCES and AIR CLEARANCES:
Interpolated values
2.2.28 Overheating: Change of load resistance
2.2.29 Mains operated EQUIPMENT with additional power
source: Integrity of external protective earth
2.2.30 Rechargeable batteries: No OPERATOR/USER maintenance
2.2.31 Isolation from the SUPPLY MAINS: Symbol for single
pole switch
2.2.32 Sequence of testing: Clause 52 before Clause 19
2.2.33 SINGLE FAULT CONDITION: ENCLOSURE LEAKAGE CURRENT
from INTERNALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT
2.2.34 Marking on the outside of EQUIPMENT: Type and
rating of fuses
2.2.35 Excessive temperatures: APPLIED PARTS not intended
to supply heat
2.2.36 Mains supply transformers: Use of PTCs as
protective devices
2.2.37 Components and general assembly: Reliability of
components
2.2.38 Definition of APPLIED PART: EQUIPMENT worn by
PATIENTS
2.2.39 Construction: Triple insulated winding wire
2.2.40 CREEPAGE DISTANCES and AIR CLEARANCES:
Dielectric strength test versus CREEPAGE
DISTANCES and AIR CLEARANCES
2.2.41 CREEPAGE DISTANCES and AIR CLEARANCES:
Dielectric strength test versus CREEPAGE
DISTANCES and AIR CLEARANCES - POWER SUPPLY CORDS
2.2.42 ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS: on CD-ROM or electronic
file format
2.2.43 INTERNAL ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE: Requirements
for lithium batteries
2.2.44 Dielectric strength: Differences between B-d and B-e
2.2.45 Excessive temperatures: Thermocouple instead of
resistance method
2.2.46 Mains fuses and OVER-CURRENT RELEASEs: Fuses in
CLASS II EQUIPMENT
2.2.47 Plug in power supply
2.2.48 Connecting cords between EQUIPMENT parts: Other
applications
2.2.49 MULTIPLE PORTABLE SOCKET-OUTLET
2.2.50 Separation, DEFIBRILLATION-PROOF APPLIED PART:
multiple APPLIED PARTS
2.2.51 Separation, APPLIED PART: Hand held flexible shafts
2.2.52 Protective earthing: No-load voltage of 6 V maximum
2.2.53 Foot-operated control devices: Protection against
entry of liquids
2.2.54 Mains supply transformers
2.2.55 Dielectric strength: Reliability of components to
bridge A-a[2] and B-a
2.2.56 Dielectric strength: A-e in switch mode power
supply units (SMPSU)
2.2.57 Dielectric strength: Connection of 12 V dc negative
side to ENCLOSURE
2.2.58 Dielectric strength: Voltages appearing on SIP/SOP
2.2.59 APPLIED PART: EQUIPMENT without APPLIED PART
2.2.60 Scope: Other than MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT in
contact with the body of a person
2.2.61 Markings: AC symbol
2.2.62 Interruption of power supply: Characteristics of
interruption
2.2.63 Reference voltage: Different reference voltages in
the same circuit
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