FDM Technical Data and Operating Instructions
7.2.2 Vicinity of the patient / test person
For the definition of the patient’s surroundings, experience shows that a value of 1,5 m dis-
tance to the patient is optimal.
When operating the system, the user [2] must ensure that he does not
touch the PC [3] and the patient [1] at the same time. The same ap-
plies for all other non-medical, electrical components; they may only
be used outside the patient's vicinity.
Furthermore, the user must ensure, never to touch the contacts of the
connectors of the interface box and the patient at the same time.
In case of non-observance, dangerous leakage currents can occur.
The following components of the FDM system may be used in the vicinity of the patient:
FDM Sensor
zebris Measuring Systems for medical purposes (e.g. CMS20, DAB Bluetooth)
The computer and other non-medical electrical equipment (e.g. cam-
era equipment, lights) have to be located beyond the reach of the pa-
tients (1.5m).