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14 • Notes on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
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2023-11
Chapter 14
Notes on electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC)
Where EMC is concerned, medical electrical units are subject to special safety mea-
sures and must be installed and commissioned according to the EMC notes stated
herein.
Guidelines for avoiding, recognizing and rectifying unwanted
electromagnetic effects on other units or systems, which are the result
of operating the VIO system.
When VIO electrosurgical units are activated, disturbance of other units or systems in
the immediate vicinity can occur. This can be recognized as, for example, image arti
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facts in imaging units or unusual fluctuations in measured value displays.
Such disturbances from an activated electrosurgical unit can be reduced by placing it
further away and/or carrying out suitable shielding measures on the equipment or
system experiencing disturbance.
When the VIO electrosurgical unit is in the non-activated state, interference with other
units in the immediate vicinity does not occur.
Use of non-approved EMC-relevant accessories
This can result in the increased emission of electromagnetic interfer-
ence or reduce the electromagnetic immunity of the unit.
Risk of injury to patient and medical personnel.
Units may fail or not function properly.
Only use cable that is specified in the table "EMC-relevant acces-
sories", see chapter "Notes on electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC)".
If you are using accessories from other manufacturers, check
whether the Erbe unit is interfering with other units or being af-
fected by interference itself. You cannot use the unit if there is any
interference.
Stacked units
If you place the unit next to or stack it with other units, the units may
affect each other.
Risk of injury to patient and medical personnel.
Units may fail or not function properly.
Place the unit where possible only near Erbe units or stack the
unit where possible only on Erbe units.
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