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If there is nothing wrong with your rigel, why change it?

I agree with Joe, the new 601pro XL is excellent and has a user program 2 select which tests to run in auto mode

Greetings Joe Emmerson


Hello fella fancy finding u here!!

We've purchased 4 of the Seaward 266's, this year - replacing our Rigel 244's.

We haven't had any problems with them.
They suit our requirements, their simple & quick to use - we like to simplify our duties.

RS are selling the 266, but you can get a better price if you go direct to Seaward.

We use the QA 80 and as backup we also have an old Rigel 233. Can you lot tell me if you are still conducting, excuse the pun, mains on applied parts. There are opinions out there that seem to regards this as cruel and is not really applicable to current safety test procedures.

MDA DB 9801 Supplement 1.
December 1999 Checks and tests for newly delivered medical devices.
Key points: Replaces HEI 95 and HEI 140 part ll along with extending the scope of pre-user checks and tests to non-electrical medical devices. It emphasises the requirement to check the safety and function of newly-delivered medical devices. Checking that the correct product, manuals and accessories have been supplied and are in good condition and working order. Ensuring that risks associated with using a particular model for the first time are minimised e.g. training needs, recording device on PPM database. Highlights that many tests previously specified in standards are type tests which pose a challenge to the device, and should only be carried out by the manufacturer or a test house. "Product items subjected to type tests are never put into service, in case the test has caused some damage. Type tests must never be used as pre-use tests. Tests are designed to test equipment in normal working order, not to subject equipment to currents or voltages exceeding those experienced in normal operating conditions. No test should involve shorting electrodes together, or applying high voltages to electrodes." Like HEI 95, DB9801 Supplement 1. includes a good example of a comprehensive acceptance test log form which bioengineering departments can utilise or slightly modify to suit their own requirements. Modules B to E of the form could also be utilised or slightly modified for use as the basis of routine test regimes.

As follow up to todays other subject:-

Some of the main points that may affect our current working environments and practice!!

EN50191 Electrical Test Installations

When more than one person is working within the controlled area dual controls are required to energies supplies.
An isolation transformer is required under certain circumstances.
Emergency switch off with at least one outside the test area.
Prevention of automatic on unintentional switching on.
Barriers. At least 1800mm high for voltages over 1Kv.
Signal lights.
RCD rated at 30mA.
Insulated bench tops.
One other person must be present in visual and audible contact. :rolleyes

Bill

Well Bill your words of wisdom are appreciated but if the work area is insulated what do we do about the anti static precautions that we use on a daily basis ie conductive or dispersive mats, personnel attached to an earth points via a wrist band. Has this to done in a different are?

... nice one, John!

Six years on ... and I reckon this thread worth another airing.

Carrying routine safety checks on medical equipment is of course very important but in my opinion your eyes are the best safety tester there is. An electrical related accident (certainly in this hospital) is far more likely to be caused by a damaged mains cable exposing live conductors, than by some sort of component breakdown within the unit itself.

Best wishes,

Paul

I happen to like the 601Pro. It is multifunction and does basic ECG simulation and applied part testing as well as low frequency leakage.

If you like a good standalone tester the 601 pro is your boy.
If you want to use it in conjunction with a laptop or just back the tests up to a hard drive I'd go for the QA 90.