Rigel Medical

Knowledge Base Question

Q. Which tests are available on my rigel 288?

A.  

The Rigel 288 has pre-programmed test sequences and limits for:

IEC 60601 - class 1

IEC 60601 - class 2

IEC 62353 Direct method

IEC 62353 Differential method

IEC 62353 Alternative method

NFPA -99 - class 1 (USA model only)

NFPA -99 - class 2 (USA model only)

AS/NZS 3551 class 1 (Australian version only)

AS/NZS 3551 class 2 (Australian version only)

Depending on the class of equipment, the Rigel 288 plus can perform:

Earth bond*

Insulation         

* Using unique patented technology proving hi-current test capability

Specific to IEC 60601-1 / AS/NSZ 3551;

Earth Leakage  

Enclosure Leakage       

Patient Leakage

Patient Auxiliary           

Patient F-type               

Specific to pr IEC 62353 - VDE 0751;

Equipment Leakage (Direct, Differential and Alternative Method)

Applied Part Leakage (Direct and Alternative Method)

Specific to AAMI & NFPA;

Patient Leakage AP-GND

Patient Leakage AP-CASE

Patient Leakage AP- AP

Patient Leakage AP- ALL (AAMI / NFPA)

All Single Fault conditions will be performed automatically as applicable to the tests.

In addition, the user can create custom tests by using the edit function on the tester. This does not require a PC and is straight forward thanks to the large graphic display and menu settings.

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