Question was re. standards dealing with acoustic pressure for med. lab equipment....
I suggest you reference IEC 1010, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use. Clause 12.5.1 indicates that equipment shall not produce a sound pressure level above 85 dbA when measured both at the operator's position and at 1 meter from the position with the highest sound pressure. I have been away from IEC 601.1 (Medical Electrical Equipment) for awhile, but my last recollection is that requirements were under consideration only and currently not included in the standard. Note: UL 3101 contains the text of IEC 1010 and ditto for UL 2601 and IEC 601.1. _________________________________________________________________ Bob M. Miller Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Voice : (408) 985-2400 x32382 1655 Scott Blvd. Fax: (408) 296-3256 Santa Clara, CA 95050 E-mail: [email protected] _________________________________________________________________
