EBME Forums Forums Management Medical Equipment Management What electrical safety tester will I get?

I have quite a lot of experience with the 3 main manufacturers. Biotek, Metron & Rigel.

We have just replaced an original series Biotek 601 with the Rigel 277. 2nd choice would be the new 601 & last would be the Metron.

In reverse order.
The Metron is overly complicated, especially when using the additional software. User installed testing profiles are easily corrupted and the unit is quite slow.
The Biotek (Fluke-biomedical) is a good machine with no particular vices.
The Rigel wins for use because of its' grouping of tests to reduce power up / down cycles. Custom test procedures can also be saved. As quick, if not quicker than the 601.

We have the three Metron QA90 and did struggle until we connected a PC using the Pro soft, now we only ever use it with the PC. Its very easy and adaptable. It too will do custom tests and is easy to program up for 'odd balls'!!

They also do a hand held tester, but I have not had chance to use one.

How about an update of this thread ... anybody?

I know I might sound biased but I cant help to post this.
The Rigel 288 has been considered by many of your colleagues as a worthy replacement of the QA90/80's 601 pro's and what have you. Its full / semi automatic test capability combined with large database memory and hand-held enclosure have provided several biomed departments with an easy to use and versatile tester. The 288 combines IEC 60601 leakage with the new IEC 62353 standard and is able to meet the MDA DB9801 and 2006 requirements. If anyone is interested in a product demo (no obligation) please email johnb@seaward.co.uk
alternatively we can provide a pdf datasheet (same email address)

We also have the Metron QA90 and with the software it is very easy to use. You have the option to load procedures and diagrams for custom tests very handy when you are testing and forget what goes where. Without the pc the unit can be quite difficult to set-up.