What is BS EN 61558-2-15 - Requirements and tests for isolating transformers about?
BS EN 61558-2-15 deals with safety aspects of isolating transformers for the supply of medical locations. BS EN 61558-2-15 is applicable to stationary, single-phase or three-phase, air-cooled (natural or forced) independent dry-type isolating transformers for the supply of medical IT systems for group 2 medical locations, designed to be permanently connected to the fixed wiring, and intended to form the IT power system on the secondary side. The windings may be encapsulated or non-encapsulated.
BS EN 61558-2-15 is applicable to transformers without limitation of the rated output subject to an agreement between the purchaser, and the manufacturer.
Who is BS EN 61558-2-15 - Requirements and tests for isolating transformers for?
BS EN 61558-2-15 on requirements, and tests for isolating transformers is helpful for:
- Ambulatory surgical centres
- Birth centres
- Clinics and medical offices
- Dialysis centres
- Hospice homes
- Hospitals
Why should you use BS EN 61558-2-15 - Requirements and tests for isolating transformers?
Having constant power supply is essential for medical institutions as the health, and wellbeing of patients depend on medical appliances which run on electricity. BS EN 61558-2-15 provides manufacturers with the requirements which will allows them to test, and use transformers, and power supply units dedicated to medical locations.
BS EN 61558-2-15 also provides users with the general requirements, general notes on tests and steps for protection against electric shock which ensures safe installation, and application of isolating transformers.