RE: Medical Grade Transformers

2007-07-16 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
From: jeff collins Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 5:00 PM Can anyone recommend a Transformer manufacturer that makes custom medical grade transformers? Speaking of on-line databases, try searching on UL's category named Transformers, Construction Only - Component (XORU2). Add a keyword for

RE: Medical Grade Transformers

2007-07-13 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
List Members, Can anyone recommend a Transformer manufacturer that makes custom medical grade transformers? We will obviously need to get this component Approved/Listed/Certified and want to work with a vendor that is established and reputable in handling agency listings and manufacturing

Re: medical-grade transformers

2002-08-02 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Ged: In transformers with REINFORCED INSULATION or DOUBLE INSULATION the insulation between 1ary and 2ary windings shalll consist of - - 1 insulation layer having thickness at least 1mm, or - at least 2 insulation layers with total thickness not less than 0.3mm, or - 3

Re: medical-grade transformers

2002-07-29 Thread Dean Gerard (gdean)
Regarding my query on medical equipment transformer construction (EN-60601-1, clause 57.9.4(e)), can I be a bit more specific. - How were insulation thickness requirements decided, and why is the thickness requirement lower if insulation is 2-layer rather than single-layer ?. - Why are

RE: medical-grade transformers

2002-07-29 Thread Ned Devine
Hi, From Appendix A, General Guidance and Rationale, for Clause 57.9 ...For reasons of PATIENT safety additional requirements must be applied to the construction of such transformers, e.g. restriction of LEAKAGE CURRENTS flowing to PATIENT CIRCUITS. 57.9.4 e) In transformers with REINFORCED