Cochlear Nucleus CP802 - IP Rating of Processor; Equipment Classification

Disposable batteries
Check the battery manufacturer’s recommended operating conditions
for disposable batteries used in your processor.
IP rating of processor
Protection
rating
What the protection
rating means
When do you have this
protection
IP57 Protects against:
• Access of solid foreign
objects 1.0 mm diameter
(or larger) in size
• Failure from dust
• Failure from temporary
immersion in water
When using processor with:
• Standard rechargeable
battery module
• Battery pack
• Coil and coil cable
attached
• Accessory socket closed
(no accessory attached)
IP44 Protects against:
• Access of solid foreign
objects 1.0 mm diameter
(or larger) in size
• Failure from splashing
water
When using processor with:
• Standard battery module
• Coil and coil cable
attached
• Accessory socket closed
(no accessory attached)
Equipment classification
Your processor is internally powered equipment Type B as described
in the international standard IEC 60601-1:2005 - Medical Electrical
Equipment Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential
Performance.
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