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Hello All:
I am new to UL60601-1 and could use a little direction on component selection.
We are designing a machine that we want to comply with UL60601-1. In my opinion it is a bit of a stretch to consider it a medical device but some of our customers have indicated that they would like FDA approval. The machine does not have any parts that would be applied to a patient so I think I am just concerned with operator safety.
My question is about selecting components to meet UL60601-1. I see that some things like power supplies are easy to find with a UL60601-1 listing. However there are a lot of component types where I don?t see any options. I don?t know whether I am not looking at the right suppliers or if I am looking for something that doesn?t exist.
As one example, the control of this machine would be well suited for a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Unfortunately I don?t see anything similar to this that is intended for a medical electrical device. Are there any off the shelf type controllers that are appropriate for UL60601-1? I would rather not have to design a custom PCB for this machine.
I would appreciate any input that you guys can share with me.
Thanks in advance.
I am new to UL60601-1 and could use a little direction on component selection.
We are designing a machine that we want to comply with UL60601-1. In my opinion it is a bit of a stretch to consider it a medical device but some of our customers have indicated that they would like FDA approval. The machine does not have any parts that would be applied to a patient so I think I am just concerned with operator safety.
My question is about selecting components to meet UL60601-1. I see that some things like power supplies are easy to find with a UL60601-1 listing. However there are a lot of component types where I don?t see any options. I don?t know whether I am not looking at the right suppliers or if I am looking for something that doesn?t exist.
As one example, the control of this machine would be well suited for a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Unfortunately I don?t see anything similar to this that is intended for a medical electrical device. Are there any off the shelf type controllers that are appropriate for UL60601-1? I would rather not have to design a custom PCB for this machine.
I would appreciate any input that you guys can share with me.
Thanks in advance.