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Hello All,
This is my first time involved with 60601 testing so please forgive any ignorance.
I am working on a robotic system for orthopedic surgery currently undergoing 3rd edition 60601 (the system was previously certified to 2nd edition). Our test house is performing clause 8.8.3 by applying 1500V directly to our UPS (uninterruptable power supply) with the UPS breaking down between input and earth at around 500V.
The power flow in the system is as follows: power from the mains, to an isolation transformer (3rd edition certified) to the UPS (60950 and 62040 certified) to various components in the system (PC, monitor etc.), most importantly the cutter console (unit which powers the drill, which is 60601 3rd edition certified and has passed 8.8.3) to finally the drill which is the Type-B applied part and which contacts the patient. All components are within a metal and polyurethane enclosure under sterile drapes.
Is our test house testing this clause correctly?
Does the UPS classify as solid electrical insulation and insulation that is relied upon as means of protection?
I appreciate all insight, the test engineer is not being particularly helpful in helping me understand this issue.
Thank you
S
This is my first time involved with 60601 testing so please forgive any ignorance.
I am working on a robotic system for orthopedic surgery currently undergoing 3rd edition 60601 (the system was previously certified to 2nd edition). Our test house is performing clause 8.8.3 by applying 1500V directly to our UPS (uninterruptable power supply) with the UPS breaking down between input and earth at around 500V.
The power flow in the system is as follows: power from the mains, to an isolation transformer (3rd edition certified) to the UPS (60950 and 62040 certified) to various components in the system (PC, monitor etc.), most importantly the cutter console (unit which powers the drill, which is 60601 3rd edition certified and has passed 8.8.3) to finally the drill which is the Type-B applied part and which contacts the patient. All components are within a metal and polyurethane enclosure under sterile drapes.
Is our test house testing this clause correctly?
Does the UPS classify as solid electrical insulation and insulation that is relied upon as means of protection?
I appreciate all insight, the test engineer is not being particularly helpful in helping me understand this issue.
Thank you
S