BC Biomedical SA-2500 User Manual

Operating Instructions

BC Biomedical SA-2500

Automated Safety Analyzer
User Manual

Standard Equipment

Contacts

Standard Accessories (included with Unit)

Product Support
Technical Questions
If required please contact:

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SA-2500 Safety Analyzer
16 A country specific power cable for SA-2500,
not DUT, BC20-20400
Kelvin Coiled Chassis Cable, BC20-20150
Plug-on alligator clip, BC20-20152
CD-ROM with remote control software
USB Cable, BC20-41352

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BC Group International, Inc.

Phone:

E-Mail

1-800-242-8428
1-314-638-3800

[e-mail]

Optional Accessories

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ECG adapters, accepts 3&4 mm plugs, BC20-17024
ECG adapters, accepts 3mm plugs only, BC20-17025
International DUT

Test socket adapter, BC20-20200
Carrying case, BC20-30108
Replacement Fuses, BC80-00829

The accessories available for your instrument are checked for
compliance with currently valid safety regulations at regular inter­vals, and are amended as required for new applications. Currently
up-to-date accessories which are suitable for your measuring in­strument are listed at the following web address along with photo,
order number, description and, depending upon the scope of the
respective accessory, data sheet and operating instructions:

www.bcgroupstore.com

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Contact Persons

Calibration Service
We calibrate and recalibrate all instruments supplied by BC

Biomedical, as well as by other manufacturers, at our service
center.

Competent Partner
BC Biomedical is certified in accordance with ISO

9001:2008.
Our calibration lab is accredited in accordance with

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 under registration number L2299 .
We offer a complete range of expertise in the field of metrology:

from test reports and factory calibration certificates, right on up to ISO­17025 calibration certificates. Our spectrum of offerings is rounded
out with test equipment management. If errors are discovered during
calibration, our specialized personnel are capable of completing
repairs using original replacement parts. As a full service calibration
lab, we can calibrate instruments from other manufacturers as
well.

Services

Repair and Calibration Center*
If required please contact:

BC Biomedical
Service Center
3081 Elm Point Industrial Drive
St. Charles, MO 63304

Phone:
E-Mail

1-800-242-8428
1-314-638-3800

[e-mail]

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Device and software updates to current standards
Replacement parts and repairs
Help desk

Calibration lab per ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Service
Contracts and test equipment management
Disposal of old instruments

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accredited in accordance with ISO/ IEC 17025

Accredited quantities: AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, resistance,
alternating voltage, alternating current value, capacitance, frequency,
force, pressure, and temperature

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Table of contents

Contents

Page

Contents

Page

1

1.1

1.1.1

1.1.2

Applications .................................................................. 5

Classification of Devices Under Test .................................... 6

Protection Classes ............................................................. 6

Applied Parts (electrical medical devices) ............................ 6

8 Index .............................................................................. 37

2 Safety Features and Precautions ..................................... 7

3 Terminals ........................................................................ 9

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4.1

4.1.1

4.2

4.3

Initial Start-Up ................................................................ 10

Connection to the Mains (90 to 240 V, 50 to 400 Hz) ....................10

Automatic Recognition of Mains Connection Errors ........................10

Switching the Measuring Instrument On ............................. 10

Configuring Device Parameters – Setup Menu ................... 10

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5.1

5.2

Manually Triggered Measurements .............................. 11

General Procedure ........................................................... 12

Overview ......................................................................... 12

6 Technical Data .............................................................. 30

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7.1

7.2

7.3

7.4

7.5

Maintenance and Calibration ......................................... 34

Housing Maintenance ....................................................... 34

Replacing the Fuses ......................................................... 34

Recalibration .................................................................... 34

Manufacturer’s Guarantee ................................................ 35

Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal ....................... 35

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Applications and Classification of Devices Under Test

1 Applications

Measuring Categories and their Significance per IEC 61010-1

The measuring instrument is intended for quick, safe
measurement of repaired or modified electrical medical devices
and their components (e.g. applications parts) in accordance with
IEC 62353.

Adherence to technical safety requirements assures safe handling
of electrical medical devices for users of the measuring
instrument. The safety of the patient is also assured during use of
tested electrical medical devices.

Use for Intended Purpose

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The measuring instrument can be used as a benchtop device
which must be isolated and set up on a solid base while
measurements are being performed.

Only those measurements which are descr ibed in the following
chapters may be performed with the measuring instrument.
The measuring instrument, including the measuring probe,

may only be used within the specified measuring category (see
page 8, as well as the table below regarding significance).

Overload limits may not be exceeded. See technical data on
page 30 for overload values and overload limits.

Measurements may only be performed under the specified
ambient conditions. See page 32 regarding operating temper­ature range and relative humidity.

The measuring instrument may only be used in accordance
with the specified degree of protection (see page 33).

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Attention!
The measuring instrument may not be used for
measurements within electrical systems!

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CAT

Definition

I

Measurements in electrical circuits which are not directly connected to
the mains: for example electrical systems in motor vehicles and
aircraft, batteries etc.

II

Measurements in electrical circuits which are electrically connected to
the low-voltage mains: via plug, e.g. in household, office and
laboratory applications

III

Measurements in building installations: stationary power consumers,
distributor terminals, devices connected permanently to the distributor

IV

Measurements at power sources for low-voltage installations:
meters, mains terminals, primary overvoltage protection devices

Applications and Classification of Devices Under Test

1.1 Classification of Devices Under Test

1.1.1 Protection Classes
Devices assigned to all of the following protection classes are

equipped with basic insulation, and provide for protection against
electrical shock by means of various additional precautions as well.

1.1.2 Applied Parts (electrical medical devices)

Type B Applied Parts

(body)

Devices of this type are suitable for both internal and external
patient applications, except for use in direct proximity to the heart.
These devices provide for adequate protection against shock,

especially as regards:

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Reliable leakage current

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Reliable protective conductor connection if utilized

Protection Class I Devices
Exposed, conductive parts are connected to the protective

conductor so that they are not charged with voltage if the basic
insulation should fail.

Type BF Applied Parts

(body float)

Same as type B, but with type F insulated applied parts.

Protection Class II Devices
These devices are equipped with double insulation or reinforced

insulation.

Type CF Applied Parts

(cardiac float)

Devices of this type are suitable for use directly at the heart. The
application pa rt may not be grounded.

Protection Class III Devices
These devices are powered with safety extra-low voltage (SELV).

Beyond this, no voltages are generated which exceed SELV.
These devices may not be connected to the mains.

Note: Only a visual inspection can be conducted for devices of this
protection class with the BC Biomedical SA-2500.

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Safety Warnings

2 Safety Features and Precautions

Observe the following safety precautions:

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The instrument may only be connected to electrical supply
systems with which conform to the valid safety regulations
(e.g. IEC 60364, VDE 0100) and are protected with a fuse or
circuit breaker with a maximum rating of 16 A.

Measurements within electrical systems are prohibited.
Be prepared for the occurrence of unexpected voltages at

devices under test (for example, capacitors may be
dangerously charged).

Make certain that the measurement cables are in proper
working condition, e.g. no damage to insulation, no cracks in
cables or plugs etc.

Insulation Resistance Measurement (alternative leakage current):
Testing is conducted with up to 500 V. Current limiting is
utilized (I < 10 mA), but if the terminals (L and N) are touched,
electrical shock may occur which could result in consequential
accidents.

Leakage Current Measurement
It is absolutely essential to assure that the device under test is
operated with line voltage during performance of leakage
current measurements. Exposed conductive parts may
conduct dangerous contact voltage during testing, and may
not under any circumstances be touched (mains power is
disconnected if leakage current exceeds approx. 10 mA).

Function Test

This instrument fulfills the requirements of applicable European
and national EC directives. This is confirmed by means of the CE
mark. A corresponding declaration of conformity can be
requested from BC Biomedical.

The SA-2500 measuring instrument has been manufactured and
tested in accordance with the following safety regulations:

IEC 61010-1 / DIN EN 61010-1 / VDE 0411-1, DIN VDE 0404
IEC 61577 / EN 61577 / VDE 0413 part 1, 2 and 3

When used for its intended purpose, the safety of the user, the
measuring instrument and the device under test (electrical
equipment or electrical medical device) is assured.

Read the operating instructions carefully and completely before placing
your measuring instrument into service. Follow all instructions contained
therein. Make sure that the ope rating instructions are available to all
users of the instrument.

Tests may only be performed by qualified personnel, or under
the supervision and direction of qualified personnel. The user
must be instructed by qualified personnel in the execution and
evaluation of tests.

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Note
Manufacturers and importers of electrical medical devices

must provide documentation for the performance of
maintenance by trained personnel.

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Attention!
The function test may only be performed after the DUT has
successfully passed the safety test!

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Safety Warnings

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Power Consumers with High Inrush Current (> 16 A) – Function Test
(e.g. fluorescent tubes, halogen lamps, headlights etc.):
Observe the following instructions in order to prevent
excessive contact loads.

Meanings of Symbols on the Instrument

300 V CAT II

Maximum permissible voltage and measuring category
between connections 1 through 4, the test socket and
ground

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System with maximum 16 A nominal current

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Attention!
Starting the Function Test
For reasons of safety, the device under test must be
switched off before the function test is started. This
precaution prevents inadvertent start-up of a device under
test which may represent a hazard during operation, e.g. a
cetrifuge.
Ending the Function Test
After completion of the function test, devices under test
must be turned off with their own switch – especially
devices with motors or other inductive loads.

Warning regarding dangerous electrical voltage

Warning concerning a point of danger
(attention: observe documentation!)

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Per European Council Directive WEEE
2012/19/EU, do not dispose of this product as
unsorted municipal waste.

The measuring instrument may not be used:

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If it demonstrates visible damage
With damaged connector cables, measuring cables or

patient ports
If it no longer functions properly

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In such cases, the instrument must be removed from operation
and secured against unintentional use.

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Terminals

3 Terminals

Jacks 1 through 10 for Applied Parts

USB Slave, to PC

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10

Standard Socket (test socket)
for connecting the DUT

S1 S2

nection

Connections for Probes

Insert the double plug of the probe into sockets 1 and 2 such that
the plug with the white ring makes contact with socket 1 (silver
ring).

If 2 probes are used: If the first probe is, for example, the 25 m cable
drum (1-2), the test point is contacted with the second probe (3-4).

1)

For a lot of measurements, the protective conductor of the
test socket is not connected with the protective conductor
of the mains terminal.

1)

4-wire measurement possible

2)

4-wire measurement not provided for, see ”Measuring and Storing an

Offset Value when Using a 2

nd

Probe” on page 15

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Connection

Application

Top Connections

Standard socket

Test socket

Sockets 1 through 10

Applied parts connection

USB-SI

USB slave, to PC

Bottom Connections

Sockets 1 and 2

Test probe connection (max. 300 V CAT II)

Sockets 3/4 (green)

Terminal for second test probe

2)

(max. 300 V CAT II)

Inlet socket

Connection for supply power (90 to 240 V, 50 to 400 Hz)

Mains Con

Fuses

Initial Start-Up – Setup

4 Initial Start-Up

4.1 Connection to the Mains (90 to 240 V, 50 to 400 Hz)

➭

Connect the mains plug at the measuring instrument to the

mains power outlet.

4.1.1 Automatic Recognition of Mains Connection Errors
The measuring instrument’s protective conductor connection is

tested each time the start-stop key is pressed.
If a voltage of greater than 25 V is detected between the

protective conductor and the finger contact, no measurements
are possible. Disconnect the measuring instrument from the
mains immediately in the event of a mains connection error, and
arrange for the error to be corrected!

Selecting Nominal Line Voltage VLN
Measured values acquired by

means of leakage current mea­surement are normalized to the
selected VLN voltage value. Line
voltage parameter VLN (100, 110,
115, 117, 120, 127, 220, 230,
240 or 250 V) can be selected
with the



keys, and adjusted
with the +/– keys. The voltage
value selected here is generated

by the measuring instrument for alternative measurement.
Setting Nominal Frequency

The frequency selected here is generated by the measuring in­strument for alternative measurement of leakage cur rent. Nominal
line frequency parameter F (50 or 60 Hz) can be selected with the



keys, and adjusted with the +/– keys. This setting is irrelevant

for direct measurement and differential current measurement.
Setting Brightness and Contrast

Brightness (1 ... 40 ... 100) and contrast (0 ... 40 ... 63) for the LCD panel
can be selected with the



keys, and adjusted with the +/– keys.

Activating Device Parameters
Changed values are permanently saved after acknowledging with

Note
Voltage at the mains protective conductor may cause

erroneous measured values during the measurement of
leakage current.

4.2 Switching the Measuring Instrument On
Initial Window

The initial window shown at the right ap­pears in the event of mains connection.

the key. The display is then switched to the main menu. If the

setup menu is exited with the ESC key, the changed values only re­main active until supply power to the instrument is interrupted.

Function Test
For testing the keys, LCD segments and the acoustic warning sig-

nal.

4.3 Configuring Device Parameters – Setup Menu
All of the settings which are required for operation of the

measuring instrument can be entered in the setup menu.

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Local Operating Mode

Manual Test

5 Manually Triggered Measurements

Adjustable measuring parameters
are displayed as softkeys.

DIR
DIF
ALT

Direct measurement
Diff. current measurement
Alternative meas. method

PRINT:

Key for hardcopy functions
(in preparation)

L/N
N/L

ESC: Return to previous level

Mains polarity

ARROW
UP HELP:

Access context sensitive help

Select measuring function

ARROW
DOWN:

MENU:

Access the main menu
(R

PE

measuring function)

Select measuring function

STARTSTOP: Start or stop measurement /

function test

SETUP:

Access the setup menu
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Line voltage

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Line Frequency

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LCD brightness

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LCD contrast

Contact Surface

For finger contact – PE potential check

Main Menu Display

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Attention!
Remote control of the SA-2500 should always be coordinated
with the user who is in contact with the measuring
instrument at the same time, for example in order to ex­clude the possibility of contact hazards.

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Operating Mode Display
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Remote: highlighted display

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Local: display not highlighted (see below)

Local Operating Mode

Manual Test

5.1 General Procedure

5.2 Overview

➭
➭

Select the main menu: MENU key.
Select a menu function:



keys.

Depending upon the measuring function select either
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Type of test current: DIR / DIF / ALT / DL key.
or
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Protection class and type of connection: PC1 / PC2 / FIX key.
Connect the device under test in accordance with the

previously selected type of test current.

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➭

Depending upon the type of test current, it may be necessary to
use the probe.

The device under test is checked for short circuiting for all active
measurements during which the mains are connected to the test
socket (e.g. for leakage current measurements).

➭

Start the test with the STARTSTOP

During measurement, a symbol representing a runner appears
at the upper left-hand corner instead of the measurement icon.

During measurement and after the measurement has been com­pleted, measurement data can be read from the display.

➭

If necessary, repeat the test with reversed mains

power polarity: L/N N/L key.

➭

The display is returned to the main menu by pressing the ESC

key or the MENU key.

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AP = applied part; PC1/2 = protection class I/II; FIX = permanent connection

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Abbreviation

Measurement Type Parameter

Description

Measured Quantity /
Method

Type of

’Connection

Sockets:
Probe 1–2
AP A ... K

Resistance Measurements

R PE

Protective conductor
resistance

PC1

l

Probe 1–2

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R INS

Insulation resistance
PC1

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PC2

l

Probe 1–2

FIX

Leakage Current Measurement

I E

Equipment leakage
current

DIR Direct measurement

Test socket

l

AP A ... K

Probe 1–2

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DIF

Differential current

measurement

ALT

Alternative measurement
(alternative equipment
leakage current)

I T

Touch current

DIR Direct measurement

Test socket

l

Probe 1–2

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DIF

Differential Current

Measurement

ALT

Alternative measurement
(alternative equipment
leakage current)

DL

Measurement with 2 probes
(cable drum at 1–2)

Probe 1–2
Probe 3–4

I P

Patient leakage current

DIR

Patient leakage current,
direct

Test socket

l

AP A...K

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I AP

Applied parts leakage
current

DIR

Direct measurement
(mains at applied part)

Test socket

l

AP A...K

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ALT

Alternative measurement
(altern. patient leakage current)

Functions Tests

TEST

Voltage / Load current
Active/apparent power P/A
Power factor PF

Test socket

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R

PE

Protective Conductor Resistance

Measuring Method
Resistance is measured:

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Between each exposed conductive part of the housing which
is connected to the protective conductor (probe contact) and
the earthing contacts at the mains and the device plug (if a
removable mains connector cable is used).

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Between the earthing contacts at the mains plug and the
earthing contacts at the device plug for device connector
cables

Test Socket Connection

Applications
Continuity and resistance of the protective conductor must be

measured.
Definition

Protective conductor resistance is the resistance of the
connection of a protection class I device (PC1) between any
exposed conductive parts which are connected to the protective
conductor and the protective contact at the mains plug or the
mains side of the permanent connection.

Protective conductor resistance is the sum of the following
resistances:

The protective conductor of the test socket (which is not
connected with the protective conductor of the mains termi­nal for this measurement) is permanently connected with
sockets 3 and 4 to which a second probe can be con­nected.

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Connector cable or device connector cable resistance
Contact resistance of the plug and terminal connections
Resistance of the extension cable

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PE

Protective Conductor Resistance

Measuring and Storing an Offset Value when Using a 2

nd

Probe

When a second probe is used which is connected to sockets 3
and 4, 4-wire measurements are not provided for. However, the
ohmic resistance of the cable for the second probe can be auto­matically deducted from the measuring result by determining an
offset value. Please proceed as follows to this end:

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➭

Start the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
1

probe: Contact one of the conductive parts of the housing which is con-

nected to the protective conductor with the probe (socket 1–2).
2

probes: A cable drum or extension cable (socket 1–2) is contacted
with the reference point (e.g. overall earth electrode of a unit), the sec­ond probe (socket 3-4) is contacted with the test point.

➭

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Connect the two probes to sockets 1 and 2 or 3 and 4,
respectively. The probe extension cable or the probe
cable drum must generally be conne cted with sockets 1
and 2. Contact both probes with the same reference point.
This is equivalent to short-circuiting the two probes. The offset
value established in this way is retained by pressing the key on
the right (only for values < 2 ), displayed briefly and will be
deducted from all future measuring results. You can store this
offset value, see key below.

After measuring the offset value, the latter can be per­manently stored with the key on the right so that it is
available after switching the instrument on again.

Press the key on the right for loading a stored offset
value.

During measurement, the connector cable must only be moved to the ex­tent that it is accessible during repair, modification or testing. If a change
in resistance occurs during the manual test step of the continuity test, it
must be assumed that the protective conductor is damaged, or that one
of the connector contacts is no longer in flawless condition.

➭
➭

Measured values are displayed.
End the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Read the measured value and compare it with the table of

permissible limit values.

Ð

Examples of Maximum Permissible Limit Values for Protective Conductor
Resistance for Connector Cables with Lengths of up to 5 m

Ð

Cable

Only use this function if you work with extension cables.
When using different extension cables, the procedure
described above must principally be repeated.

Sequence

➭

Select the test:



keys.

➭

Connect the DUT to the test socket and connect the probe.

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Test
Standard

Test current

Open­Circuit

Voltage

R

PE

Housing –

Device Plug

R

PE

Housing –

Mains Plug

Connector

IEC 60601
IEC 61010
Production

Not defined

0.1 

0.1 

1.1



IEC 62353
(VDE 0751-1)

> 200 mA

4 V < UL <

24 V

1.2 1.3 0.1 

VDE 0701­0702

—

0.3 

+ 0.1 

for each addi-

tional 7.5 m

R

INS

Insulation Resistance

Measuring Method
Protection Class I (PC1)
Insulation resistance is measured between short-circuited mains

terminals and the protective conductor.

Protection Class II (PC2)
Insulation resistance is measured between short-circuited mains

terminals and external conductive parts which can be contacted
with the probe.

Connection of Permanently Installed Protection Class I Devices

!

Attention!
Deactivate the electrical system which supplies power to
the device under test before connecting the test system!

Applications
Insulation resistance must be measured for:

➭

Remove the mains fuses from the device under test and
disconnect neutral conductor N inside the device under test.

Connect the probe to phase conductor L at the device under
test in order to measure insulation resistance.

In order to assure that all insulation which is exposed to line
voltage is tested during this measurement, make sure that
switches, temperature regulators etc. are closed.

Definition
Insulation resistance is active resistance between the electrical

circuits of the device and its exposed conductive parts.

➭

The PE contact of the test socket is connected with the pro­tective conductor of the mains terminal.

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PC1: protection class l

Between L + N and PE

PC2: protection class ll

Between L + N and user accessible conductive parts

R

INS

Insulation Resistance

PC1 Connection

PC2 ConnectionI

All switches at the device under test must be set to the on posi­tion during measurement of insulation resistance, including
temperature controlled switches and temperature regulators as
well. Measurement must be performed in all program steps for
devices equipped with program controllers.

➭

Start the test: Press the STARTSTOP

!

Attention!
Testing is conducted with up to 500 V. Current limiting is uti­lized (I < 10 mA), but if the terminals (L and N) are touched,
electrical shock may occur which could result in conse­quential accidents.

Permanent connection

Note: Open-circuit voltage is always greater than nominal voltage.

➭

PC2 connection: Contact exposed conductive parts with the
probe during measurement.

All measured values are displayed.
End the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Read the measured value and compare it with the table of

permissible limit values.

➭
➭

Sequence
Protection class I devices: The protective conductor test must already

have been passed as a prerequisite for the insulation resistance test.

Examples of Minimum Permissible Limit Values for Insulation Resistance

➭

➭

Select the test:



keys.

Select the protection class and the type of connection:
PC1 / PC2 / FIX. key.

Connect the DUT to the test socket, and connect the probe if necessary.

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Test
Standard

Test Voltage

R

ISO

PC I PC II PC II I Heat

IEC 62353
(VDE 0751-1)

500 V
2 M

7 M

70 M

70 M

VDE0701-0702

1 M2 M



0.25 M

0.3 M

IE Equipment Leakage Current (differential current – protective conductor current – fault current)

Definition of Alternative Measurement (alternative equipment leakage current)
Alternative leakage current is current which flows through the

active conductors of the device which are connected to each
other (L/N) to the protective conductor, or to the exposed,
conductive parts and the applied parts.

Direct Measurement Method
The device under test is operated with mains power. Current

which flows through the PE conductor to earth at the mains side
of the device connection is measured. The value which has been
adjusted to nominal line voltage is displayed (see section 4.3).
The protective conductor is ineffective during measurement!

Differential Current Measurement Method
The device under test is operated with mains power. The sum of

the momentary values of all currents which flow through all active
conductors (L/N) at the mains side of the device conne ction is
measured. The measurements must be performed with mains
plug polarity in both directions. The value which has been adjus­ted to nominal line voltage is displayed (see section 4.3).

Alternative Measurement Method (alternative equipment leakage current)
The device under test is tested with the nominal voltage which
has been selected in the setup menu. Current which would flow
with this nominal voltage is displayed.

Type of Test Current Parameter

Applications
Equipment leakage current must be measured for all devices.

Definition of Equipment Leakage Current / Protective Conductor Current
IEC 62353 (VDE 0751-1)

Current which flows from a power pack to ground via the protec­tive conductor, and via exposed conductive parts of the housing
and the applied parts.

Definition of Direct Measurement
Total amount of current which flows through the protective con-

ductor, probe and applied parts in the case of housings which are
isolated from ground.

Definition of Differential Current Measurement
Sum of instantaneous current values which flow via the L and N

conductors at the device mains connection. Differential current is
practically identical to fault current in the event of an error. Fault
current: Current which is caused by an insulation defect, and
which flows via the defective point.

–

DIR

–

DIF

–

ALT

Protective conductor current, direct
Differential current
Alternative equipment leakage current

Mains Polarity Parameter
Polarity can be reversed for tests in accordance with the direct

and differential current methods.

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IE Equipment Leakage Current (differential current – protective conductor current – fault current)

Equipment Leakage Current with the Direct Measurement Method

Equipment Leakage Current with the Alternative Measurement Method

Sequence

The protective conductor is ineffective during measurement!

➭

➭
➭

➭

➭

Select the test:



keys.
Connect the DUT to the test socket.
Select type of test current: DIR / DIF / ALT key.

Select mains polarity reversal: L/N / N/L key.
Start the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Measured values are displayed.

End the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Read the measured value and compare it with the table see bel.

Equipment Leakage Current with the Differential Current Measurement Method

Examples of Maximum Permissible Limit Values for Device Leakage
Current / Protective Conductor Current

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Test Standard

Protec­tion Class

Direct / Differential Cur-

rent Measurement

Alternative Measurement

IEC 60601 3rd ed.

PC1 5 mA 10 mA

IEC 62353
(VDE 0751-1)

PC1 0.5 mA 1 mA

PC2 0.1 mA 0.5 mA

VDE 0701/702

PC1

3.5 mA

PC2

0.5 mA

IT Touch Current – Testing for Absence of Voltage

Definition of Touch Current
Leakage current that flows from the housing or parts thereof –

with the exception of the patient ports – with which the user or the
patient may come into contact during use for intended purpose,
to ground or another part of the housing via an external
connection, except for the protective conductor.

Definition of Direct Measurement
Current which flows through the probe in the case of housings

which are isolated from ground.
Definition of Differential Current Measurement

Sum of instantaneous current values which flow via the L and N
conductors at the device mains connection. Differential current is
practically identical to fault current in the event of an error. Fault
current: Current which is caused by an insulation defect, and
which flows via the defective point.

Definition of Alternative Measurement (alternative equipment leakage
current)

Alternative leakage current is current which flows through the
active conductors of the device which are connected to each
other (L/N), to the exposed, conductive parts.

Applications
For protection class I devices, it may be necessary to separately

measure leakage current from exposed conductive parts which
are not connected to the protective conductor.

Only methods direct measurement and differential current mea­surement can be used for devices for which isolation in the power
pack is not taken into consideration by the measurement (e.g. re­sulting from a relay which is only closed in the operating state).

Leakage current measurement may only be performed at
protection class I devices after the protective conductor test has
been passed.

The device must be measured in all intended functional states
(e.g. switch positions) which influence leakage current. The
highest acquired value, as well as the corresponding function if
applicable, must be documented. The manufacturer’s
specifications must be adhered to.

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Direct Measurement Method
The device under test is operated with mains power. Current

which flows to the protective conductor via exposed conductive
parts is measured. The measurements must be performed with
mains plug polarity in both directions. The AC or the DC compo­nent of the current is measured. The value which has been adjus­ted to nominal line voltage is displayed (see section 4.3).

Mains Polarity Parameter (not for 2-probe Measurement)
Polarity can be reversed for measurements during which the

mains are connected to the test socket.
Direct Measurement Method Differential Current Measurement Method

Make sure that the contacted parts are not grounded.

Differential Current Measurement Method
The device under test is operated with mains power. The sum of

the momentary values of all currents which flow through all active
conductors (L/N) at the mains side of the device connection is
measured. The measurements must be performed with mains
plug polarity in both directions. The value which has been adjus­ted to nominal line voltage is displayed (see section 4.3).

Alternative Measurement Method
The device under test is tested with the nominal voltage which

has been selected in the setup menu. Current which would flow
with this nominal voltage is displayed.

Type of Test Current Parameter

Alternative Measurement Method

2-probe Measurement Method

–

DIR

–

DIF

–

ALT

– DL

Touch current, direct (with probe)
Differential current, (with probe)
Alternative touch current, (with probe)
Contact current with 2 probes (DL = Dual Lead)

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IT Touch Current – Testing for Absence of Voltage

Sequence DIR / DIF / ALT

Procedure for DL – 2-probe Measurement
This measurement is performed with 2 probes. The measuring

section is electrically isolated from the mains power supply of the
instrument. Input resistance is 1 k.

➭

➭

➭

➭

➭

➭

➭

Select the test:



keys.
Connect the DUT to the test socket, or connect the probe.
Select type of test current: DIR / DIF / ALT key.
Select mains polarity reversal: L/N / N/L key.
Start the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Measured values are displayed.
End the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Read the measured value and compare it with the table of

permissible limit values.

➭
➭

Select test: key 
Connect probe 1 (e. g. the 25 m cable drum) to sockets 1-2

and connect the probe tip with the reference measuring point.
Select test current type: key DL
Scan the test point with probe 2 (socket connectors 3-4).
Start test: press key STARTSTOP.
Measured values are displayed.
Quit test: Press key STARTSTOP.
Read off measured value and compare it with the table of per-

missible limit values.

➭
➭
➭
➭
➭

Examples of Maximum Permissible Limit Values for
Touch Current in mA

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Test Standard

Protec­tion
Class

Direct /

Differential Current

Measurement

Alternative Measurement
IEC 62353
(VDE 0751-1)

PC2 0.1 mA

0.5 mA

VDE 0701-702

PC2

0.5 mA

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IP Patient Leakage Current

When testing measuring instruments with several applied parts,
each must be connected, one after the other, and measuring re­sults must be evaluated on the basis of the limit values. Applied
parts which are not included in the
measurement must be kept potential-free.

Definition of Patient Leakage Current
Current which flows from power packs and exposed conductive

parts of the housing to the applied parts.
The AC and the DC component of the current is measured.

Direct Measurement Method
The device under test is operated with mains power. Current

which flows through the applied parts to earth at the mains side of
the device connection is measured. The value which has been
adjusted to nominal line voltage is displayed (see section 4.3).

Type of Test Current Parameter

Applications
As a rule, measurement of leakage current from the applied part

to PE must be performed in accordance with IEC 60601.
No separate me asurement is normally required for type B

applied parts. The applied parts are connected to the housing
(see figures), and are also measured during housing
leakage current measurement, to which the same permissible
values apply.

Separate measurement of leakage current from type B applied
parts only has to be performed if it is specified by the
manufacturer (see accompanying documentation).

For type BF or CF applied parts, measurement is required for all
interconnected patient ports used for a single function of the
applied part, or measurement must be executed as specified by
the manufacturer.

– DIR

Patient leakage current, direct (applied parts plugged in)

Mains Polarity Parameter
Polarity can be reversed for measurements during which the

mains are connected to the test socket.

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IP Patient Leakage Current

Examples of Maximum Permissible Limit Values for Patient Leakage
Current in mA

Sequence

➭
➭

Select the test:



keys.

Connect the device under test to the test socket, and the
applied parts to the patient ports. The test probe has to be
connected but without applying electrical contact (potential­free).

Select mains polarity reversal: L/N / N/L key.
Select applied parts 1 through 10: key.
Start the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Measured values are displayed.
End the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Read the measured value and compare it with the table of

permissible limit values.

➭
➭
➭
➭
➭

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Test Standard

I

P

Type B

Type BF

Type CF

NC SFC NC SFC NC SFC

EN 60601

DC

0.01 0.05 0.01 0.05 0.01 0.05 AC 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.01 0.05

IEC 60601 3rd ed.

Total Patient

Leakage Current

DC

0.05 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.05 0.1

AC 0.5 1 0.5 1 0.05 0.1

I

AP

Leakage Current from the Applied Part (alternative patient leakage current, mains at applied part)

tient ports for a type BF or CF applied part.
Definition of Alternative Measurement

Alternative patient leakage current is current which flows through
the conductors of the device which are connected to each other
(L/N/PE) to the patient ports.

Prerequisites:
A high-impedance power supply is connected between one

patient port at a time, and the exposed metallic parts of the
housing (which are connected to each other). The mains terminals
are short-circuited and are connected to the same point on the
housing.

Direct Measurement Method (mains at applied part)
The current which flows over the insulation of the device under

test is measured separately for each applied part.
The device under test is operated with mains power in this case.

The value which has been adjusted to nominal line voltage is dis­played (see section 4.3).

Alternative Measurement Method (alternative patient leakage current)
The current which flows over the insulation of the device under
test is measured separately for each applied part.

Measurement is always performed using an AC source with
current limiting. Differing mains voltages are taken into
consideration.

Type of Test Current Parameter

Applications
This measurement is only performed for types BF and CF applied

parts. For type BF and CF applied parts, measurement is required
for all interconnected patient ports used for a single function of
the applied part, or measurement must be executed as specified
by the manufacturer.

When testing measuring instruments with several applied parts,
each must be connected, one after the other, and measuring re­sults must be evaluated on the basis of the limit values shown in
table 2. Applied parts which are not included in the measurement
must be kept potential-free.

Definition of Leakage Current from the Applied Part
Current which flows from power packs and exposed conductive

parts of the housing to the applied parts.
Definition of Direct Measurement

Current which is caused by an undesired interference voltage at
the patient, and which flows from the patient to ground via the pa-

–

DIR

–

ALT

Mains at applied part (applied parts plugged in)
Eq. patient leakage current (applied parts plugged in)

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AP

Leakage Current from the Application Part (alternative patient leakage current, mains at applied part)

Mains Polarity Parameter
Polarity can be reversed for measurements during which the

mains are connected to the test socket.

Can only be used for types BF and CF applied parts.

➭

➭

Select the test:



keys.

Connect the device under test to the test socket and the ap­plied parts to the patient ports. The test probe has to be con­nected but without applying electrical contact (potential-free).

Select type of test current: DIR / ALT key.
Select mains polarity reversal: L/N / N/L key.
Select applied parts 1 through 10: key.
Start the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Measured values are displayed.
End the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
Read the measured value and compare it with the table of

permissible limit values.

➭
➭
➭
➭
➭
➭
➭

Examples of Maximum Permissible Limit Values for Leakage
Current in mA

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Test Standard

AP

Direct Measurement

(mains at AP)

Alternative Measurement

(alternative patient leakage

current)

IEC 62353
(VDE 0751-1)

BF 5 mA 5 mA

CF 0.05 mA

0.05 mA

IEC 60601

BF 5 mA —

CF 0.05 mA —

IEC 60601 3rd ed.
Total Patient
Leakage Current

BF 5 mA —

CF 0.1 mA —

Function Test with Line Voltage

Measuring Method
The device under test can be subjected to a function test with line

voltage via the integrated test socket.
The function test includes the following measurements:

–
–
–
–
–

Voltage VLN between the L and N conductors
Load current I

L

Active power P
Apparent power S (calculated)
Power factor PF (calculated cos , display > 10 W)

Power factor is calculated from active power and apparent power.
Power factor corresponds to cos for sinusoidal quantities (line
voltage and load current).

Applications
Functions which are relevant with regard to device safety must be

tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations,
if necessary with the support of a person who is familiar with
operation of the measuring instrument or measuring system.

Test Socket Connection

Refer to BC Biomedical function testers and light analyzers for
further function tests.

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Function Test with Line Voltage

Prerequisites

•

It is only permissible to execute the function test after the
device under test has passed the safety test, i.e. all safety
measurements must first be executed and passed.

The device under test must be connected to the test socket.
If no device under test has been connected, momentary line
voltage are measured if the measuring
instrument is connected to the mains.

No short-circuits may exist at the DUT.

•

•

!

Attention!
Starting the Function Test
For reasons of safety, the device under test must be
switched off before the function test is started. This
precaution prevents inadvertent start-up of a device under
test which may represent a hazard during operation, e.g. a
centrifuge.
Ending the Function Test
After completion of the function test, devices under test
must be turned off with their own switch – especially
devices with motors or other inductive loads.

Sequence

➭
➭

➭

Select the test:



keys.
Connect the DUT to the test socket.
Start the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.
All measured values are displayed.
End the test: Press the STARTSTOP key.

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Technical Data

6 Technical Data



(2.5% rdg. + 1 d)



(2.5% rdg. + 1 d)

monit

1)

Remote control: 40 ... 200 Hz

2)

Remote control: 100 ... 500 V

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Measured

Quantity

Measuring Range

/ Nominal Range

of Use

Reso-

lution

Addi­tional

Info

Open­Circuit

Voltage

U

0

Addi-

tional

Info

Short­Circuit

Current

I

K

Int.

Resist.

R

I

Ref.

Resist.

R

REF

Measuring Error

Intrinsic Error

Overload
Capacity

Value Time

R

PE

Protective earth

resistance

man: 1

...

999 m

man: 0.01

...

9.99 

1 m

10 m

Electronic

fuse + fuse

link

4.0 4.5 V
AC TRMS

where I

PE

= 200

mA~
where
48 Hz

1)

220 ...

270 mA

AC TRMS

—

—

 

10 % rdg.

within a rage of

0.1 ... 10 

for IP = 200 mA



(2.5% rdg. + 10 m)

within a rage of

0.1 ... 10 

where IP = 200 mA

240 V
AC/DC

Cont.

auto: 0.01

...

30.00 

0.01 ... 3.30 

0.1 ... 10.0 

10 m
10 m
100 m

R

INS

Insulation

resistance

10

...

300 k

10 k

Test

voltage:

500 V DC

2)

UN < U <

1.2 U

N

Nominal

current

> 1 mA

where
R

ISO

=

500 k

2 mA

—

—

0.01 ... 100 M:



10% rdg.

> 100 M



20% rdg.

where UP = 500 V

each

0.1 ... 30 M:



(2.5% rdg. + 1 d)

> 30 M



(5 % rdg. + 1 d)

where UP = 500 V

each

240 V
AC/DC

Cont.

0.01

...

3.0 M

10 k

0.1

...

30.0 M

100 k

1

...

300 M

1 M

Leakage Current Measurements – Direct Method (DIR/DL)

I

E

Equipment

leakage current

10

...

300 A

0.01

...

3.00 mA at

0.1

...

30.0 mA at

1 A

10 A

100 mA

= Protective earth current, direct (between L and N)
Residual current monitoring,
Mains shutdown: > 20 mA~ (25 ms)

0.5

...

20.0 mA:



10% rdg.

20

...

300 A:



(5% rdg. + 1 d)

> 300 A:

240 V
AC/DC

Cont.

I

T

Touch current

10

...

300 A

0.01

...

3.00 mA at

1.1

...

30.0 mA at

1 A

10 A
100 A

Probe current monitoring:
Probe shutdown: IT > 10 mA~ (5 ms)
Residual current monitoring
Mains shutdown: I

DIF

> 10 mA~ (25 ms)

1 k



10 

—

1.2

...

10 mA at:



10% rdg.

20

...

300 A at:



(5% rdg. + 1 d)

> 300 A at:

240 V
AC/DC

Cont.

I

P

Patient leakage

current

2

...

300 A

0.01

...

3.00 mA at

1 A

10 A

Probe current monitoring:
Probe shutdown: IP > 10 mA~ (5 ms)
Residual current oring
Mains shutdown: I

DIF

> 10 mA~ (25 ms)

1 k



10 

—

0.01

...

3 mA at:



10% rdg.

10

...

300 A at:



(7.5% rdg. + 1 d)

0.30

...

3.00 mA at

±(2.5% rdg. + 1 d)

240 V
AC/DC

Cont.

I

AP

Applied parts

leakage current

10

...

300 A~

0.01

...

3.00 mA~

0.1

...

30.0 mA~

1 A

10 A

100 mA

Test

voltage:

110/220/

230/240 V

AC

110 ... 240 V~

–15 /

+10%

Fre-

quency

50/60/

200/400

Hz

< 1.5 mA

> 150

k

1 k

10



20 A

...

15 mA AC:



10% rdg.

> 15.0 mA AC:



15% rdg.

20 A

...

15 mA AC:



(5% rdg. + 1 d)

> 15.0 mA AC:



(10% rdg. + 1 d)

240 V
AC/DC

Cont.

Technical Data



(10% rdg. + 1 d)

temperature > 70 C

f < 100 Hz

f 100 Hz

f < 100 Hz

3)

Remote control: 50 ... 400 Hz

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Measured

Quantity

Measuring Range

/ Nominal Range

of Use

Reso-

lution

Addi-

tional

Info

Open­Circuit

Voltage

U

0

Addi-

tional

Info

Short­Circuit

Current

I

K

Int.

Resist.

R

I

Ref.

Resist.

R

REF

Measuring Error

Intrinsic Error

Overload
Capacity

Value Time

Leakage Current Measurements – Differential Method (DIF)

I

E

I

T

Residual current

between L and N

10

...

300 A~

0.01

...

3.00 mA~

0.1

...

30.0 mA

1 A

10 A

100 A

= Protective earth current, direct
Residual current monitoring
Mains shutdown: > 20 mA~ (25 ms)

0.5

...

20.0 mA:



10% rdg.

20

...

300 A:



(5% rdg. + 1 d)

> 300 A:



(2.5% rdg. + 1 d)

240 V
AC/DC

Cont.

Leakage Current Measurements – Alternative Method: Alternative leakage current (ALT)

I

E

I

T

I

AP

2

...

300 A~

0.01

...

3.00 mA~

0.1

...

30.0 mA~

1 A

10 A

100 A

Test

voltage:

110/220/

230/240 V

AC

110 ... 240

V~

–15 /

+10%

Fre-

quency

50/60 Hz

3)

< 1.5 mA

> 150

k

1 k

10



20 A

...

15 mA AC:



10% rdg.

> 15.0 mA AC:



15% rdg.

20 A

...

15 mA AC:



(5% rdg. + 1 d)

> 15.0 mA AC:

240 V
AC/DC

Cont.

Function test

VLN

Line voltage (RMS)

90 ... 240 V AC

(50 ... 400 Hz)

0.1 V



5.0% rdg.



(2.5% rdg. + 1 d)

240 V

AC

Cont.

I

V

Load current

(RMS)

0.02 ... 16.00 A AC
(50 ... 400 Hz)

10 mA

Shutdown by mains relay at: IV > 16 A~ where t > 0.5 s
Shutdown by mains relay at: IV > 4 A~ where internal



5.0% rdg.



(2.5% rdg. + 1 d)

4 A

Cont.

P

Active power

10 ... 4000 W

1 W

Measured value P and calculated value S are compared, and
the smaller of the two is displayed.

Shutdown at internal temperature > 70 C

f < 100 Hz



7.5% rdg.

P > 10 W, PF > 0,5



(5% rdg. + 10 d)

<1000W
<4000W

Cont.

10 min

f 100 Hz



10% rdg.

P > 10 W, PF > 0,5



(7.5% rdg. + 10 d)

S

Apparent power

10 ... 4000 W

1 VA

Calculated vale U

L–N

•

I

V

Shutdown at internal temperature > 70 C

f < 100 Hz



7.5% M

P > 10 W

f < 100 Hz



(5% rdg. + 10 d)

<1000W
<4000W

Cont.

10 min

f 100 Hz



10% rdg.

P > 10 W

f 100 Hz



(7.5% rdg. + 10 d)

LF
Power factor
with sinusoidal

waveshape: cos 

0.00 ... 1.00
inductive

0.01

Calculated value P / S, display as of P > 10 W

f < 100 Hz



7.5% M

P > 10 W, PF > 0.5



(5% rdg. + 10 d)

—

—

f 100 Hz



10% rdg.

P > 10 W, PF > 0.5

f 100 Hz



(7.5% rdg. + 10 d)

Technical Data

Reference Conditions
Line voltage
Line frequency
Waveshape

Influencing Quantities and Influence Error

230 V 0.2%
50 Hz 0.1%
Sine (deviation between effective and

rectified value < 0.5%)
70 to 77 °F
40 60%
Linear

Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Load resistance

Ambient Conditions
Operating temperature
Accuracy range
Storage temp. range
Relative humidity
Elevation
Deployment

-32 F... + 104 F

-32 F... + 104 F
– 4 F ... + 140 F
max.75%, no condensation allowed
max. 2000 m
Indoors, except within specified ambient

conditions

Power Supply
Broad Range Variable Power Pack

Line voltage
Line frequency
Power consumption

90 ... 240 V
50 Hz ... 400 Hz

Measuring Leakage Current

Frequency response is
taken into consider­ation in accordance
with the diagram to the
right when
leakage current is
measured.

Internal consumption
Permissible DUT power consumption
Permissible DUT power consumption, cont. operation

< 20 VA

4000 VA
1000 VA

Permissible DUT current consumption, cont. operation 4 A~

Switching capacity

16 A, AC1 max. 20 A / 600 ms

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U(

f

)

U(

f

=10

)

at

i

ve

M

a

gni

t

ud

e

(dB):

20

l

og

+20

0

–20

–40

–60

10

10

2 103 104 105 106

Rel

Frequency (f) in Hz

Influencing Quantity /
Sphere of Influence

Designa­tion per
IEC 61557

Influence Error



% of Measured Value

Test instrument position

E1 2.5 at I PE (diff)

Test instrument supply voltage

E2 1

Ambient temperature

(-32 F... + 104 F)

E3

1

DUT current consumption

E4 2.5 Low frequency magnetic fields

E5 3.0 at I PE (diff)

DUT impedance

I6 2.5

Conductance leakage capacity
during insulation measurement

E7

0.5

Waveshape of the measured test
current

E8

2.5 at I PA

1 Other measuring ranges

Technical Data

Electrical Safety
Fuses

Mechanical Design
Display

2 x FF (UR) 500 V/16 A AC;

6.3 mm x 32 mm;
(BC80-00829)
50 kA breaking capacity at 500 V AC

monochrome backlit dot matrix display,
128 x 128 pixels

(W x D x H) 325 x 250 x 90 mm
approx. 2 kg
Housing: IP 40, connections: IP 20

per DIN VDE 0470 part 1/EN 60529

Dimensions
Weight
Protection

Safety class
Nominal voltage
Test voltage
Measuring category
Fouling factor
Safety Shutdown

Disconnection from mains per SC II
230 V

2.2 kV AC or 3.3 kV DC
300 V CAT II
2
With following differential current at DUT

during:

Table Excerpt Regarding Significance of the
IP Code

penetration by water

–

Function test

–

Touch current meas.

10 mA~ / < 25 ms

direct current meas. 10 mA~ / < 25 ms

Residual current meas. 20 mA~ / < 25 ms

–

Protective conductor

direct current meas. 10 mA~ / < 25 ms

Residual current meas. 20 mA~ / < 25 ms
with following probe current during:
–

Touch current meas. 10 mA~ / < 5 ms

–

Protective conductor

resistance measurement 300 mA~ / < 1ms

Data Interface
USB Slave

Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC
Interference Emission EN 61326-1:2006 class B

Interference Immunity EN 61326-1:2006

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IP XY

(1

st

digit X)

Protection against pene-

tration of solid particles

IP XY

(2

nd

digit Y)

Protection against

0 Not protected

0 Not protected

1 

50.0 mm dia.

1 vertically falling drops

2



12.5 mm dia.

2

vertically falling drops with

enclosure tilted 15

3 

2.5 mm dia.

3 spraying water

4



1.0 mm dia.

4 Splashing water

Maintenance – Calibration

7 Maintenance and Calibration

7.1 Housing Maintenance
No special maintenance is required for the housing. Keep outside
surfaces clean. Use a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Avoid
the use of cleansers, abrasives or solvents.

7.2 Replacing the Fuses
All fuses are accessible from the outside.

If a fuse should blow, eliminate the cause of overload before
placing the instrument back into service!

and great temperature fluctuations, we recommend a relatively
short calibration interval of 1 year.

During recalibration* in an accredited calibration laboratory
(DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025) the deviations of your instrument in rela­tion to traceable standards are measured and documented. The
deviations determined in the process are used for correction of
the readings during subsequent application.

!

Attention!
Disconnect the instrument from the measuring circuit before
removing the fuse!

!

Attention!
Use specified fuses only!
If fuses with other blowing characteristics, other current
ratings or other breaking capacities are used, the operator
is placed in danger, and protective diodes, resistors and
other components may be damaged.
The use of repaired fuses or short-circuiting the fuse holder
is prohibited.

By having your measuring instrument calibrated regularly, you ful­fill the requirements of a quality management system per
DIN EN ISO 9001.

Standards DIN VDE 0701-0702 and IEC 63353 (VDE 0751) stipu­late that only measuring instruments which are regularly tested
and calibrated may be used for testing.

7.3 Recalibration
The respective measuring task and the stress to which your mea-

suring instrument is subjected affect the ageing of the compo­nents and may result in deviations from the guaranteed accuracy.

*

Verification of specifications or adjustment services are not part of the
calibration. For products from our factory, however, any necessary ad­justment is frequently performed and the observance of the relevant
specification is confirmed.

If high measuring accuracy is required and the instrument is fre­quently used in field applications, combined with transport stress

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7.4 Manufacturer’s Guarantee
The measuring instrument BC Biomedical SA-2500 is guaranteed for
a period of 1 year after date of shipment. The manufacturer’s
guarantee covers materials and workmanship. Damages resulting
from use for any other than the intended purpose, as well as any
and all consequential damages, are excluded.

Calibration is guaranteed for a period of 12 months.
The manufacturer’s guarantee expires if the seal has been

damaged.

7.5 Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal
We identify our electrical and electronic devices in ac-

cordance with WEEE 2012/19/EU and ElektroG using
the symbol shown at the right per DIN EN 50419.

These devices may not be disposed of with the trash.
Please contact our service department regarding the return of old

devices (see page 3).

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Index

8

A

Index

Maintenance

Housing

......................................................... 34

Manufacturer’s Guarantee

...................................35

Measuring Categories and their Significance

.......5

O

Overview

Individual Measurements (manual test)

...... 12

P

Patient Leakage Current

Limit Values

.................................................. 25

Product Support

......................................................2

Protective Conductor Resistance

Limit Values

.................................................. 15

R

Recalibration

.........................................................34

Recalibration Service

..............................................3

Repair and Replacement Parts Service

.................3

S

Safety Precautions

..................................................7

Scope of Delivery

....................................................2

Symbols

On Devices Under Test

.................................. 6

On the Instrument

.......................................... 8

T

Terminals

Overview

......................................................... 9

Touch Current

Limit values

.................................................. 22

Training

...................................................................2

U

Use for Intended Purpose

...................................... 5

Accessories

............................................................ 2

C

Classification of Devices Under Test

According to Application Part

.........................6

According to Safety Class

..............................6

Configuring Device Parameters

........................... 10

E

Equipment Leakage Current

Limit Values

..................................................19

F

Frequency Response

........................................... 32

Function Test

........................................................ 28

Fuses

Position

............................................................9

Replacing the Fuses

.....................................34

Technical Data

..............................................33

I

Individual Measurements

General Procedure

........................................12

Initial Window

....................................................... 10

Insultation Resistance

Limit Values

..................................................17

L

Leakage Current from the Application Part

Limit Values

..................................................27

M

Mains Connection Error

....................................... 10

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Phone [phone]

1-314-638-3800
E-Mail [e-mail]
Web

www.bcgroupstore.com

BC Biomedical
3081 Elm Point industrial Drive
St. Charles, MO 63301

09-15 Rev 03

LM-7339-UM

3-349-444-74

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