1 Scope
Replacement:
This part of IEC 61558 deals with safety aspects of
isolating transformers for the supply of medical locations.
NOTE 1
Safety includes electrical, thermal and mechanical aspects.
Unless otherwise specified, from here onward, the term transformer
covers isolating transformers for the supply of medical locations.
This part 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.
NOTE 2
IT power systems are defined in IEC 60364-1.
NOTE 3
The installation rules for medical IT systems for group 2 medical
locations are covered by IEC 60364-7-710.
NOTE 4
Transformers covered by this standard are intended for the
supply of medical locations. All other transformers or equipments connected
downstream from the transformer are not covered by this
Part 2.
The rated supply voltage does not exceed 1 000 V a.c. The
rated supply frequency and internal operational
frequency do not exceed 500 Hz.
The rated output does not be less than 0,5 kVA and does not exceed 10
kVA for single-phase and three-phase transformers.
This part is applicable to transformers without limitation of the
rated output subject to an agreement between the purchaser and the
manufacturer.
NOTE 5
Transformers intended to supply power to distribution networks are not
covered by this standard.
The no-load output voltage and the rated output voltage
does not exceed 250 V a.c. for single-phase or three-phase
transformer (phase-to-phase voltage).
This standard do not cover power supply unit.
This part is not applicable to external circuits and their components intended to be
connected to the input terminals and output terminals of the
transformers. Transformers covered by this part are
used in applications where double or reinforced insulation between
circuits is required by the installation rules or by the appliance
specification.
NOTE 6
Attention is drawn to the following:
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for transformers intended to be used in vehicles, on
board ships, and aircraft, additional requirements (from other
applicable standards, national rules, etc.) may be
necessary;
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measures to protect the enclosure and the components
inside the enclosure against external influences such as fungus,
vermin, termites, solar-radiation, and icing should also be
considered;
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the different conditions for transportation, storage, and
operation of the transformers should also be
considered;
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additional requirements in accordance with other appropriate
standards and national rules may be applicable to
transformers intended for use in special
environments.