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Is it possible that the 2MOhm minimum limit is actually that for L/N-Earth (Class 1 devices) and the 50MOhm limit is for AP-Earth (Class 1, BF/CF)?

Most "'60601-1 compliant" medical grade electrical safety testers in common use (that I'm familiar with anyhow - about 5 types) test L/N-E for all class 1 devices and AP-Earth for class 1 BF or CF if they're indicated.

It's likely, I think, that a bit of confusion as to what the safety testers are measuring may be complicating the issue. Do the field engineers use a different safety tester than the workshop engineers by any chance?

Anything more on this one, Aston, or is that it for now?

No up dates as of yet.

The company has now bought in older, cheaper patient monitor for trail. It passed it EST first time.

I just find it odd that a company can try and push these monitor on to us so hard.

I would always through IEC601 testing would be part of the CE marking.

I will let you company and product when the trail has finished.

A.M

Thanks for the update, Aston. We're all waiting in eager anticipation, no doubt about it.

How about Older + Cheaper = Better!

Meanwhile, why not delete odd and insert disgraceful (?)

Darn! I thought the CE mark meant Made in China!

Just for Geoff.

The piece of equipment was GE Dash 2500.

Now others are also having problem.

GE Dash 2500 - electrical safety

Hope this Helps

A.M