Rigel SafeTest 50 User manual

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RIGEL SafeTest 50
electrical safety analyzer
Copyright © 2015 SEAWARD GROUP
Last Update: November 11th 2015
Instruction Manual
410A570 Revision 1.0

Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability
Rigel Medical, part of the SEAWARD GROUP guarantees this product for a period of two years
year. The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery.
Calibration Statement
The Rigel SafeTest 50 hand-held electrical safety analyzer is fully calibrated and found to be
within the specified performance and accuracy at the time of production. The Seaward Group
provides its products through a variety of channels, therefore it may be possible that the
calibration date on the provided certificate may not represent the actual date of first use.
Experience has indicated that the calibration of this instrument in not effected by storage prior
to receipt by the user. We therefore recommend that the recalibration period be based on a 12
month interval from the first date the unit is placed in to service.
Date received into service; / / .
© Copyright 2015
All rights reserved. Nothing from this edition may be multiplied, or made public in any form or
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without prior written consent from the SEAWARD GROUP. This also applies to accompanying
drawings and diagrams.
Due to a policy of continuous development the SEAWARD GROUP reserves the right to alter
the equipment specification and description outlined in this publication without prior notice and
no part of this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract for the equipment unless
specifically referred to as an inclusion within such contract.

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Disposal of old product
The Rigel SafeTest 50 has been designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2012/19/EC.
Please familiarise yourself with the appropriate local separate collection system for
electrical and electronic products or contact your local supplier for further
information.
Please dispose of this product according to local regulations. Do not dispose of this
product along with normal waste material. By offering your old products for
recycling, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.

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Certificate of Conformity
This product is manufactured by: Seaward Electronic Ltd, Bracken Hill, South West
Industrial Estate, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2SW, UK
Statement of Conformity
As the manufacturer of the apparatus listed, we declare under our sole
responsibility that the product:
Rigel SafeTest 50 - Electrical Medical Safety Analyzer
To which the declaration relates are in conformity with the relevant clauses of the
following standard:
EN 61010-1 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements.
EN 61326 - Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use -
EMC requirements.
Performance: The instrument operates within specification when used under
the conditions in the above standards EMC and Safety Standards.
The product identified above conforms to the requirements of Council Directive
2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
This Conformity is indicated by the symbol , i.e. “Conformité Européenne”
Seaward Electronic Ltd. is registered under EN ISO9001:2008 Certificate No.:
Q05356.

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Index
1Introduction__________________________________________________________ 6
1.1 Key Features ___________________________________________________________ 6
1.2 Rigel SafeTest 50 includes: ________________________________________________ 6
1.3 Interfaces______________________________________________________________ 7
1.4 Optional Accessories_____________________________________________________ 8
1.5 Unique use of ICONS _____________________________________________________ 8
2Getting Started ____________________________________________________ - 10 -
2.1 Setting your language and preferred test standard _________________________ - 10 -
3Ground bond testing ________________________________________________ - 12 -
4NFPA-99 LEAKAGE testing____________________________________________ - 14 -
5AAMI ES 60601 LEAKAGE testing ______________________________________ - 16 -
6IEC 62353 LEAKAGE testing___________________________________________ - 18 -
7IEC 61010 TOUCH LEAKAGE & VOLTAGE testing __________________________ - 19 -
8Displaying mains voltage, frequency and load current_____________________ - 21 -
9Minimize your power cycles in ES 60601 ________________________________ - 22 -
10 POINT TO POINT testing _____________________________________________ - 23 -
11 WARNING MESSAGES _______________________________________________ - 24 -
12 About ____________________________________________________________ - 25 -
13 Maintaining the Rigel SafeTest 50 _____________________________________ - 26 -
13.1 Cleaning the Analyzer _________________________________________________ - 26 -
13.2 User Maintenance____________________________________________________ - 26 -
13.3 Return Instructions. __________________________________________________ - 26 -
14 Technical Specifications _____________________________________________ - 28 -
Appendix A Pass / Fail Limits ___________________________________________ - 29 -
Appendix B IEC 60601-1 Measuring Device ________________________________ - 30 -

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User Notes
These operating instructions are intended for the use of adequately trained
personnel.
Environmental Conditions
The SafeTest 50 has been designed to be operated in a dry environment, at a temperature
of 32 to 104 degrees F without moisture condensation, and at an operating altitude 0 –
2000m. The SafeTest 50 has a protection rating of IP40 and is rated for operation at
pollution degree 2 according to IEC 60529.
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions and on the Rigel
SafeTest 50.
Safety Notes
If the SafeTest 50 is used in a manner not specified by these operating instructions then
the protection provided may be impaired.
Only accessories recommended or approved by the manufacturer should be used with the
SafeTest 50.
Do not connect the SafeTest 50 to electrical circuits with nominal voltage greater than CAT
II 300 V AC/DC.
Do not touch test probes beyond the hand barrier on the test probe.
The SafeTest 50 may apply high voltage or mains power to the appliance under test. Do
not touch conductive parts of the appliance while tests are active.
Do not open the SafeTest 50, no user serviceable parts.
Do not operate the SafeTest 50 in an explosive gas or dust environment.
The SafeTest 50 and all associated cables and leads must be checked for signs of damage
before equipment is operated. Do not use if there are signs of damage.
Where safe operation of the SafeTest 50 is no longer possible it should be immediately
shut down and secured to prevent accidental operation.
It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible:
- if the instrument or leads show visible signs of damage or
- the instrument does not function or
- after long periods of storage under adverse environmental conditions.
To verify the correct operation of the unit, perform test functions using a known appliance
or checkbox or return the unit to an approved agent for service.
Symbol used for tips and guidance notes in this manual.

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1 Introduction
The Rigel SafeTest 50 is a dedicated medical safety analyzer, ideal for testing high volumes of basic
medical and laboratory equipment. A robust and reliable design ensures that the SafeTest 50 can
withstand a busy schedule of testing medical equipment that does not require patient lead testing,
such as beds, hoists, infusion pumps, CPAP’s, centrifuges, etc.
With a large color display and a color coded user interface, it’s easy to select the required tests with
a single key press, while a fast step-through of the test routine makes the testing process speedy
and dependable. Though physically small, the SafeTest 50 includes a range of safety tests to
enable compliance with a range of international safety standards, including leakage testing to NFPA-
99, AAMI ES 60601, IEC 62353 and 61010, ground bond testing to NFPA-99, IEC 62353 and 61010
(Annex F).
Full manual control offers the benefit of executing only those specific tests that are required and
provide the user with full control of the power cycles, making testing simple, easy and fast. An
automatic warning of secondary ground paths ensures users are made aware when invalid readings
are made, thus ensuring correct and accurate test results first time, every time.
1.1 Key Features
Compact, robust and portable design
Fast step-through of test routines with minimized power breaks
Manual control of fault conditions
Tests to a range of international standards including NFPA-99, AAMI ES 60601, IEC 62353
and 61010
Large, highly visible color display.
Secondary ground warnings to ensure valid test setup
Accurate high current, low energy ground bond testing
Supplied with free, protective carry case
Multi-voltage - operates on any mains supply between 90-264V / 48-64Hz
1.2 Rigel SafeTest 50 includes:

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1.3 Interfaces
DUT socket,
16A –230 VAC
Ground bond
and Enclosure
leakage probe.
Mains inlet
90-264 VAC
48-64Hz
Point to point
auxiliary probe.
EUT socket,
90-264 VAC,
48-64Hz
Mains START, STOP,
REVERSED keys
Single Fault OPEN
GROUND –OPEN
NEUTRAL
Function keys
F1-F5

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1.4 Optional Accessories
Ground bond cable 44B154
Carry case 410A950
1.5 Unique use of ICONS
The Rigel SafeTest 50 features a high resolution color graphic back lit display provides a
unique user experience and to help guide the user through the different test steps.
Below are of some of the icons used in the Rigel SafeTest 50:
Select GROUND BOND TESTING
Select LEAKAGE TESTING
Select POINT TO POINT TESTING
Select SETTINGS menu (change LANGUAGE and TEST
STANDARD)
Select to the required standard
Change to the required language
Product information, serial number
Confirm / OK
Display Line voltage, frequency and load current
Applies normal mains to EUT
Interrupts mains to EUT
Applies reversed mains to the EUT
Warning, EUT socket live

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Select Ground leakage (in NFPA and ES 60601 setting)
Select Enclosure leakage (in NFPA and ES 60601 setting)
Select Touch Leakage (in IEC61010 setting)
Select Touch Voltage (in IEC61010 setting)
Open GROUND single fault condition key
Open NEUTRAL single fault condition key
Ground bond test lead compensated
Ground bond test running
Go to HOME SCREEN

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2 Getting Started
The Rigel SafeTest 50 is pre-programmed to perform electrical safety tests in
accordance with a variety of international standards. To get started, simply follow
these instructions;
Switch ON:
To switch on the Rigel SafeTest 50, please insert the mains cable to the power
inlet, the SafeTest 50 will automatically power up in the HOME SCREEN.
2.1 Setting your language and preferred test standard
From the home screen, select SETTINGS to select the required language and test
standard;
SETTINGS MENU
Press from HOME screen to enter SETTINGS menu;

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Press the key to change to the required language
Press the key to change to the required test standard
Press the key to view the firmware and hardware information
Press the key confirm and return to the HOME menu
The Rigel SafeTest 50 will store the most recent settings in the
SETTINGS MENU.
From the home screen, select the required test;
To select GROUND BOND TESTING
To select LEAKAGE TESTING
To select POINT TO POINT TESTING
To select SETTINGS menu (change LANGUAGE and TEST
STANDARD

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3 Ground bond testing
To perform a ground bond test, select the icon from HOME screen.
The SafeTest 50 will automatically start the test when it is selected and will
automatically stop by pressing the LEAKAGE, INSULATION, POINT TO POINT or
HOME icon.
Connection between EUT and SafeTest 50;
GROUND BOND TESTING
Each time the ground bond probe is placed on a new test point, the
zap circuit will be reactivated, ensuring accurate readings at every
measurement point.
Do not exceed the maximum permitted voltage of 30 V AC/DC with
respect to ground potential! Electric Shock danger!
To compensate for the test cable resistance, connect the test cable between the
black ground bond socket and the EUT ground, then press the button on the
front panel.
When the lead compensation is activated, the icon will appear on the screen.
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To remove the lead compensation, remove the cable and press the button.
When different ground bond cables are used, the NULL function
must be repeated for each different cable.
Switching off the Rigel SafeTest 50 will not cancel the ‘probe zero’.

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4 NFPA-99 LEAKAGE testing
To perform an NFPA-99 leakage test, press from HOME screen to enter
LEAKAGE test. If the required test standard needs to change, please press
HOME and see 2.1.
To apply mains voltage in NORMAL POLARITY and START the test, press the
button on the front panel. The test will run until the button is pressed.
To apply mains in REVERSED POLARITY and START the test, press the
button on the front panel. The test will run until the button is pressed.
To minimize the power cycling during your tests, please see 9.
will appear on the screen when the DUT socket is activated.
Connection between EUT and SafeTest 50;
GROUND LEAKAGE NFPA-99
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When the SafeTest 50 is set to test to NFPA-99, the will go to CHASSIS
leakage and to GROUND leakage.
To activate single fault conditions, use the and buttons on the front panel.
opens the GROUND fault condition relay whilst the opens the NEUTRAL
fault condition relay.
The leakage screen will indicate the current state of the selected fault conditions;
Connection between EUT and SafeTest 50;
CHASSIS LEAKAGE NFPA-99
Leakage Current Type
NC
SFC
Ground Leakage
0.3mA
1mA
Chassis Leakage
0.1mA
0.5mA
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5 AAMI ES 60601 LEAKAGE testing
To perform an ES 60601 leakage test, press from HOME screen to enter
LEAKAGE test. If the required test standard needs to change, please press
HOME and see 2.1.
To apply mains voltage in NORMAL POLARITY and START the test, press the
button on the front panel. The test will run until the button is pressed.
To apply mains in REVERSED POLARITY and START the test, press the
button on the front panel. The test will run until the button is pressed.
To minimize the power breaks during your tests, please see 9.
will appear on the screen when the DUT socket is activated.
Connection between EUT and SafeTest 50;
GROUND LEAKAGE
When the SafeTest 50 is set to test to ES 60601, the will go to ENCLOSURE
leakage and to GROUND leakage.

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To activate single fault conditions, use the and buttons on the front panel.
opens the GROUND fault condition relay whilst the opens the NEUTRAL
fault condition relay.
The leakage screen will indicate the current state of the selected fault conditions;
Connection between EUT and SafeTest 50;
ENCLOSURE LEAKAGE
Leakage Current Type
NC
SFC
Ground Leakage (3rd edition)*
5mA
10mA
Ground Leakage (General)
0.5mA
1mA
Enclosure Leakage
0.1mA
0.5mA
* The pass fail limit for Ground Leakage in the 3rd edition of IEC 60601 has been increased from 500μA
under normal condition to 5000μA for class I equipment with NO exposed metal parts that may become
live when a fault appears.
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6 IEC 62353 LEAKAGE testing
To perform an IEC 62353 leakage test, press from HOME screen to enter
LEAKAGE test. If the required test standard needs to change, please press
HOME and see 2.1.
To apply mains voltage in NORMAL POLARITY and START the test, press the
button on the front panel. The test will run until the button is pressed.
To apply mains in REVERSED POLARITY and START the test, press the
button on the front panel. The test will run until the button is pressed.
To minimize the power cycles during your tests, please see 9.
will appear on the screen when the DUT socket is activated.
When the SafeTest 50 is set to test to IEC 62353, the SINGLE FAULT buttons
and are deactivated in order to perform the test as per IEC 62353
requirements.

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Connection between EUT and SafeTest 50;
EQUIPMENT LEAKAGE IEC 62353
Current in µA (RMS)
Equipment leakage –direct method.
–Class I Equipment
–Class II Equipment (touch current)
0.5mA
0.1mA
7 IEC 61010 TOUCH LEAKAGE & VOLTAGE testing
To perform an IEC 61010 touch leakage test, press from HOME screen to
enter LEAKAGE test. If the required test standard needs to change, please press
HOME and see 2.1.
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