KaVo IXS
Sensor Inspection
Always inspect the sensor, cable, and Positioning System for physical damage prior
to every use.
WARNING
Remove sensor from service if damage to the cable or housing is
observed, otherwise exposure to elevated surface temperature or
electrical energy may result.
Electrical Safety
The product must be used only in rooms or areas which comply with all laws and
regulations applicable to electrical safety in medical premises, where provisions for
safety ground connections are present.
All X-ray equipment for Dental Intra-oral Radiography used with the KaVo IXS
sensor must conform to IEC 60601-2-65.
The KaVo IXS sensor conforms to safety standard IEC 60601-1.
The KaVo IXS sensor is not suitable to be operated in oxygen rich and/or explosive
environments.
All IT components electrically connected to the KaVo IXS sensor must conform to
IEC 60950-1.
Normally, the IT components are placed OUTSIDE the patient environment. IT
components placed INSIDE the patient environment, due to customer site
requirements, must also conform to IEC 60601-1.
IEC 60601-1 defines the "Patient environment" as "any volume in which intentional
or unintentional contact can occur between a Patient and parts of the ME Equipment
or ME System or between a Patient and other persons touching parts of the ME
Equipment or ME System."
Mains Isolation
Disconnection from the supply mains occurs at the input to the computer. The
sensor can also be disconnected from the computer.
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