Appendix 2: Technical Information

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) INFORMATION Medical electrical equipment requires special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Portable and mobile radio frequency (RF) communications equipment can affect devices such as the Portable Oxygen Concentrator. As such, the device should not be used adjacent to other equipment. If this is not practical, then observe the device to make sure it is operating properly at all times.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration: electromagnetic emissions

The Portable Oxygen Concentrator is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the concentrator should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Emissions test

Compliance

Electromagnetic environment/guidance

RF emissions

Group 1

The Portable Oxygen Concentrator uses

CISPR 11

 

RF energy only for its internal function.

 

 

Therefore, its RF emissions are very low

 

 

and are not likely to cause any interference

 

 

in nearby electronic equipment.

 

RF emissions

Class B

 

CISPR 11

 

 

 

 

 

Harmonic emissions

Class A

 

IEC 61000-3-2

 

 

Voltage fluctuations/

Complies

 

flicker emissions

 

 

IEC 61000-3-3

 

The concentrator is suitable for use in all establishments, including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.

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