Classification and identification of equipment

Reference

Symbol

Name

Description

Note

IEC 60417-5336

IEC 60878 5336

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Defibrillation-proof type CF applied part

To identify a defibrillation-proof type CF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1

IEC 60417-5172

IEC 60878 5172

class 2 symbol

Class II equipment

To identify equipment meeting the safety requirements specified for Class II equipment according to IEC 61140

IEC 60417-5957

IEC 60878 5957

indoor use

For indoor use only

To identify electrical equipment designed primarily for

indoor use

IEC 60417-5333

IEC 60878 5333

bf symbol

Type BF applied part

To identify a type BF applied part complying with IEC 60601-1.

IEC 60417-5080

IEC 60878 5080

Loudspeaker (Nurse call connection) symbol

Loudspeaker

(Nurse call connection)

To identify the socket, terminals or switch for a loudspeaker.

IEC 60529

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Ingress Protection Rating

Protection From Solids Rating

N1 = 0 Non-protected

1 Protected against solid foreign objects of 50 mm and greater

2 Protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm and greater

3 Protected against solid foreign objects of 2,5 mm and greater

4 Protected against solid foreign objects of 1,0 mm and greater

5 Dust-protected

6 Dust-tight


Protection From Liquids Rating

N2 = 0 Non-protected

1 Protection against vertically falling water drops

2 Protection against vertically falling water drops when ENCLOSURE tilted up to 15°

3 Protected against spraying water

4 Protected against splashing water

5 Protected against water jets

6 Protected against powerful water jets

7 Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water

8 Protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water

When a characteristic numeral is not required to be specified, it is replaced by the letter “X” (“XX” if both numerals are omitted).

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