4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not touch the computer mains power cable with wet hands. Make sure the mains power cable is
not walked on or trapped under weights. Do not tie the mains power cable.
• The power source must have a differential circuit breaker (IΔn= 30 mA) and a thermal magnetic
circuit breaker (Vn=230V) to protect the device. The power socket must be close and easily
accessible.
• A damaged power cable can cause fire or electric shock. It must be checked frequently. If the
supplied computer power cable needs to be replaced, please contact the supplier.
• Do not attempt to carry out any technical intervention on the device or on the system unless specified
in this manual.
• NEver attempt to modify or disassemble the device yourself.
• Do not use the device in the proximity of water and avoid liquid spillage on any surface of the device.
Avoid humid or dusty places or places which are subject to rapid fluctuations in temperature and
humidity.
• Unplug the device from the power socket before cleaning and/or disinfecting.
• The device does not generate or receive electromagnetic interferences when operated near other
devices. No preventive or corrective action is necessary.
• No precautions are necessary in case of any changes affecting the device performance.
• In addition to the image capturing system, the device includes non electromedical appliances
(personal computer, monitor, etc.). The resulting system is in any case tested in accordance with EN
60601:1 standards. Since the unit in question can include other instruments, medical electrical or not,
manufacturer is unable to test compliance of all possible configurations.
• The configuration verified by manufacturer is the one with the personal computer outside of the
patient's area.
• Any peripheral device (printer, scanner, CD player, etc) connected to the analogical or digital interface
of the system must comply with the following standards:
◦ EN: 60950-1 for ITE equipment (safety standards for information technology equipment ) or ;
◦ EN 60601:1 for medical electrical equipment. The peripheral devices must be connected outside
of the patient's area.
• After connecting all the peripheral devices, the user is responsible for regularly verifying compliance
of the electromedical system with EN 60601:1 standards (the specific requirements are reported in
chapter 16 of the standards).
• Excessive light energy provided by infrared diodes can damage the patient's retina.
The device and all peripheral devices should be placed outside the patient area.
The patient area is the volume defined as shown in the figure, within which the patient may come into
contact (intentionally or unintentionally, directly or through contact with the operators) with medical
electrical and other devices making up the system.