Safety standards for medical electrical equipment classified according to IEC 61010 in Class 1.
3.1. CHECKS REQUIRED FOR THE DRAFTING OF CONFORMITY REPORT
a) Visual inspection
The purpose of visual inspection is to ensure that the equipment in use still complies with the specifications
released by the manufacturer through the following checks:
condition of power cables and connectors
condition of earth cables and correct tightening
condition of covers
condition of electrical board protections and correct value of the fuses
conditions of warning plates
conditions of light and sound indicators (display, buzzer, etc...)
presence of liquid leaking out from ducts or on the bottom of the device
presence of the updated user manual in printed or electronic format
b) Electric measure test (to be carried out with special instruments)
Measurement of earth conductor resistance
Measurement of the device’s earth-leakage currents:
1) current under normal conditions
2) current under single failure conditions
Measurement of insulation resistance between network and earth conductor
c) Functional checks
Check the door opening and closing controls
Check the display and perform a test cycle