Portable Electrical Safety Analyzer Performs Automated Testing

By HospiMedica International staff writers
Posted on 13 Mar 2013
An automated, multifunctional electrical safety analyzer (ESA) assists safety professionals test medical devices to the newest safety standards in just minutes.

The Fluke ESA615 ESA is an all-in-one solution with a multimeter, ESA, and electrocardiogram (ECG) simulator in a single test instrument, offering built-in standardized test sequences so every test is executed quickly and accurately, with clear pass/fail indications. With the aid of built-in automation, there is no need for technicians to carry a laptop around for automated testing and documentation of electrical safety tests. Quick data entry and error-free reporting features reduce test time and improve the quality of the results, making data management easy.

Image: The Fluke ESA615 electrical safety analyzer (Photo courtesy of Fluke Biomedical).

Preset templates allow the testing of global standard at the push of a button. The device performs all primary electrical safety tests, including mains (line) voltage, protective earth (ground wire) resistance, MAP (insulation) resistance, device current, and applied parts (patient leakage) tests. A push-button interface allows quick access to highly comprehensive functions and features, and an intuitive interface guides the user through tests.

The ESA615 features a large display for clear indication of available functions, set-up criteria, device under test receptacle conditions, and test results. Data can be entered quickly with a plug–and-play keyboard, barcode scanner, and/or on-board data entry interface. Data archival is fast and simple via wireless communication or through a removable memory card with capacity for up to 100 automated test sequences and 1,000 test results. The Fluke ESA615 is a product of Fluke Biomedical (Everett, WA, USA), and has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

“The ESA615 brings built-in automated testing to the palm of your hand,” said Shirin Khanna, product marketing manager for Fluke Biomedical. “ESA615 provides exceptional value by getting the job done accurately, faster, easier, and with better technology than ever before.”

The ESA615 tests devices to the new IEC62353 (VDE751), IEC60601-1 (2nd and 3rd editions), ANSI/AAMI ES-1, NFPA-99, and AS/NZS 3551 standards. Customer interfaces include English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese.

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