There are few industries where electronics power system reliability and maintenance-free functionality are as critical factors in design as they are in healthcare.
Healthcare electronics is often considered the most safety- and reliability-oriented subsets of electronics and is driven by high design and production standards around the world.
Safety Standards
RACM1200-V meets low leakage current limits for BF-rated applications, as set by the IEC 60601-1
RECOM’s RACM1200-V units are designed to meet 2 x MOPP (Means of Patient Protection) medical-specific safety standards.
This standard is recognized by standards organizations such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the European Commission in IEC60601-1 and requires that RACM1200-V provides Means of Operator Protection (MOOP) isolation of 3000Vac, maintain creepage and clearance distances of 5 mm and 4 mm, and provide double insulation between the primary and secondary ends of the power supply.
Additionally, RACM1200-V meets low leakage current limits for BF-rated (Body Floating) applications, as set by the IEC 60601-1, that are normally conductive and are often attached to a patient’s body for a medium or long-term amount of time. These applications include but are not limited to blood pressure monitors, incubators, ultrasound equipment, heart rate monitors, and more. The below table outlines the isolation capabilities of BF-rated devices, which RACM1200-V conforms to and even exceeds.
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| RACM1200-V supports POE requirements by providing 2000VAC isolation barriers to the ground. Lastly, the unit is safety certified to IEC/EN 62368, UL/IEC/EN 60601; IEC/EN 61558-2-16. |
Performance
RACM1200-V can be shipped from the factory with a 24 VDC or 48 VDC output voltage
RACM1200-V comes packed with high-performance power output while maintaining very low stand-by power, making it extremely desirable for long-term reliability and sustainability.
With a universal AC input range of 85-264 VAC, it can deliver up to 1000 W of power without the use of active cooling such as a cooling fan, and up to 1200 W of continuous power when utilizing active cooling. RACM1200-V can be shipped from the factory with a 24 VDC or 48 VDC output voltage, with 50 A and 25 A output current limits respectively.
The RACM1200-V Series can be limited to inherently fail-safe settings on request, using smart, controlled, fault-limiting functions ensuring the power supply never reaches unsafe operation levels. Additionally, RACM1200-V is extremely efficient and even achieves the 80 PLUS Platinum Certification, meaning that it reaches the following efficiencies of output versus input power (via Clearresult.com).
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The compact size of the RACM1200-V of only 3.8IN x 9IN x 1.5IN (97mm x 229 mm x 38mm) allows it to be utilized in a variety of applications while minimizing the size of the device. If your application demands up to 1200W of continuous power, RACM1200-V provides a 12V smart output controller that utilizes either PWM or Voltage signals to ensure your external cooling fan is properly controlled.
Thermal Management
RACM1200-V can achieve up to 1200 W of constant output power when exposed to forced air at 2.5 m/s
Arguably the most impressive feature of this high-density power supply is its passive cooling system design that allows for silent use and high efficiency for most applications.
The baseplate of the RACM1200-V is capable of handling all thermal management loads, while remaining under 80°C, when the unit outputs less than 1000 W constantly and 1200 W boosted for under 10 seconds, which is well below many application power demands.
For applications that require more than 1000 W, RACM1200-V can achieve up to 1200 W of constant output power when exposed to forced air at 2.5 m/s. RACM1200-V comes with an integrated 12 V fan controller to ensure the fan is only used on-demand to maintain high efficiencies. For devices that are in patient rooms, where the audible noise of a device should be limited for patient comfort, the fan-less power output capabilities of RACM1200-V are extremely desirable.
Summary
The RACM1200-V is an ideal power supply device for medical monitoring and automatic measurement applications. This modular power solution holds a variety of worldwide safety compliances for use in the medical industry, making it extremely easy to integrate into your next medical monitoring device.
