SonoSite S-Cath - Electrical Safety Classification

Chapter 6: Safety 69
Safety
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Electrical safety classification
Class I equipment The ultrasound system is classified as Class I equipment
when powered from the external power supply or
mounted on the stand because the external power
supply is a Class 1 protectively earthed power supply.
The stand has no protective earth. Ground bond testing
is not applicable to the ultrasound system or the stand.
Note: AC powered peripherals that may be used with the
system are Class I and are individually protectively earthed.
Ground bond testing may be conducted on each AC powered
peripheral.
Internally powered equipment Ultrasound system not connected to the power supply
(battery only)
Type BF applied parts Ultrasound transducers
IPX-7 (watertight equipment) Ultrasound transducers
Non AP/APG Ultrasound system power supply, S Series stand,
V-Universal stand, and peripherals. Equipment is not
suitable for use in the presence of flammable
anaesthetics.