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Isolation Transformers

Medical isolation transformers for a galvanically isolated power supply

Galvanic mains isolation for medically used rooms. Safe to EN 60601-1.

At a glance

Power
150-2000 VA
Compliance
EN 60601-1
Operating voltage
230 V AC
Application
Medically used rooms

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IMEDe 600

600 VA. Six output sockets. About 9 kg.

The rating for several devices at one supply point, at a fixed 230 V.

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IMEDe 600 medical isolation transformer

Overview

Function

The isolation transformer sits as a series module upstream of the device.

The secondary winding is galvanically isolated from the primary winding. The device no longer has a conductive link to the building supply, and the leakage current drops.

Typical applications in hospitals are IT equipment, printers, analyzers, surveillance cameras and video monitors.

Power ratings

The rating follows from the sum of the connected device loads.

IMEDe 150
150 VA on 2 output sockets, about 3 kg. Output leakage current below 50 µA. To the shop IMEDe 150
IMEDe 300
300 VA on 4 output sockets, about 4.5 kg. The rating for a single workstation. To the shop IMEDe 300
IMEDe 600
600 VA on 6 output sockets, about 9 kg. For several devices at one supply point. To the shop IMEDe 600
IMEDe 1000
1000 VA on 9 output sockets, about 14 kg. For equipment carts. To the shop IMEDe 1000
IMEDe 2000
2000 VA on 9 output sockets, about 21 kg. Floor or table mounting, not on a wall. To the shop IMEDe 2000

Insulation monitoring

A ground fault circuit breaker in the building supply does not identify insulation faults on the output side.

The earth leakage guard monitors the insulation resistance and warns through an LED and a beeper when it falls below the limit value. It is an indicating and warning device and does not switch anything off.

ELG 130060
For the IMEDe series, 230 V, protection class 1 / IP 40. Connected to an output socket. To the shop ELG 130060
IEC cable 1 m
From a CEE 7/4 earthed plug to the C13 sockets at the transformer output. To the shop IEC cable 1 m

Limitations

Protection rating
IP 20: protection against finger contact, not against water.
Leakage current
The device leakage current is below 100 µA, and below 350 µA on the 2000 VA rating.
Operating voltage
The IMEDe series works at a fixed 230 V. The IMEDi series for 115 V is not listed in the shop.

IMEDe isolation transformers

Single-phase medical isolation transformers as a series module for equipment with strict leakage-current requirements.

Accessories

Monitoring and connection, matched to the IMED series.

An isolation transformer transfers electrical energy from the primary to the secondary side without a direct galvanic connection between the two sides.

In medical technology, special isolation transformers are used to operate electrical devices and systems from a galvanically isolated supply and to support requirements for low leakage currents.

IMED isolation transformers from EMO Systems are designed for medically used areas and medical-technical applications.

How does an isolation transformer work?

An isolation transformer has a primary and a secondary winding. The electrical energy is transferred through the magnetic field of the transformer. There is no direct conductive connection between the primary and secondary sides.

This creates a galvanic isolation of the power supply.

Important: an isolation transformer is no licence to touch electrical conductors. As the manufacturer states explicitly in its product documentation, an isolation transformer does not, for example, prevent a circuit from being closed by touching both output poles at the same time.

Medical isolation transformers

Medical isolation transformers are used when the power supply of medical devices has to meet particular requirements for electrical safety and low leakage currents.

According to the product information, typical applications of IMED isolation transformers include:

  • medical-technical equipment
  • IT equipment in hospitals
  • printers
  • analysers
  • surveillance cameras
  • video monitors
  • other technical systems in medically used areas

IMED isolation transformers

The IMED product family covers several power classes, including IMEDe 150, IMEDe 300, IMEDe 600, IMEDe 1000 and IMEDe 2000.

The right choice depends on the power required, the application and the requirements of the system in question.

Insulation monitoring with the ELG

In a galvanically isolated medical power supply system, conventional protective measures on the mains side cannot detect insulation faults on the secondary side in the same way.

The ELG 130060 insulation monitor therefore monitors the insulation resistance between the medical supply circuit and earth potential. If a defined limit is undercut, it gives an optical and acoustic warning.

FAQ: Isolation transformers

What is an isolation transformer?

An isolation transformer is a transformer that galvanically separates its primary and secondary sides and transfers electrical energy through a magnetic field.

Why are isolation transformers used in medical technology?

Medical isolation transformers are used to supply medical devices from a galvanically isolated power source and to support requirements for low leakage currents.

What is the difference between an isolation transformer and a mains transformer?

An isolation transformer is used specifically for the galvanic isolation between its primary and secondary sides. The actual design and protective effect depend on the transformer and the application.

What does an insulation monitor do?

An insulation monitor monitors the insulation resistance of an electrically isolated circuit and warns when it falls below a defined limit.

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