Data Critical Corporation AVTS1010 User Manual

AlarmView™ System User’s Guide 
 
 

 
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6. Increase distance between interfering equipment and this equipment. 
 
7. Manage use of frequencies close to AlarmView System frequencies. 
 
8. Remove devices that are highly susceptible to EMI. 
 
9. Lower power from internal sources within facility control (such as 

paging systems). 

 
10. Label devices susceptible to EMI. 
 
11. Educate clinical staff to recognize potential EMI-related problems. 
 
12. Eliminate or reduce EMI with technical solutions (such as shielding). 
 
13. Restrict use of personal communicators (cell phones, computers) in 

areas with devices susceptible to EMI. 

 
14. Share relevant EMI information with others, particularly when 

evaluating new equipment purchases which may generate EMI 

 
15. Purchase critical care equipment that complies with IEC 601-1-2 

EMC Standards (3V/meter EMI immunity, limit interference level to 
0.0014 V/meter) 

 
Use the following chart to estimate protective distance. 
 

Immunity of Medical Device 
 

Peak Power of 
Transmitter 

1 V/meter 

2 V/meter 

3 V/meter 

2 watts 

16.2 ft 

8.1 ft 

5.5 ft 

2 watts 

5.0 m 

2.5 m 

1.65 m 

 
Contact Data Critical Corp. if additional assistance is needed to identify 
or resolve EMI conflicts.