AS/NZS 3200.2.44:2005

SECTION 1 - GENERAL 1 Scope and object 1.1 Scope 1.2 Object 1.3 Particular Standards 2 Terminology and definitions 3 General requirements 5 Classification 6 Identification, marking and documents 6.1 Marking on the outside of EQUIPMENT or EQUIPMENT parts 6.7 Indicator lights and push-buttons 6.8 ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTSSECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 10 Environmental conditionsSECTION 3 - PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS 15 Limitation of voltage and/or energy 16 ENCLOSURES and PROTECTIVE COVERS 19 Continuous LEAKAGE CURRENTS and PATIENT AUXILIARY CURRENTS 19.3 Allowable values 20 Dielectric strength 20.3 Values of test voltages 20.4 TestsSECTION 4 - PROTECTION AGAINST MECHANICAL HAZARDS 22 Moving parts 27 Pneumatic and hydraulic powerSECTION 5 - PROTECTION AGAINST HAZARDS FROM UNWANTED OR EXCESSIVE RADIATION 29 X-RADIATION 36 Electromagnetic compatibilitySECTION 6 - PROTECTION AGAINST HAZARDS OF IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE ANAESTHETIC MIXTURESSECTION 7 - PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES AND OTHER SAFETY HAZARDS 42 Excessive temperaturesSECTION 8 - ACCURACY OF OPERATING DATA AND PROTECTION AGAINST HAZARDOUS OUTPUT 50 Accuracy of operating data 50.101 Accuracy of radiation output 50.102 Accuracy of recorded examination data 51 Protection against hazardous outputSECTION 9 - ABNORMAL OPERATION AND FAULT CONDITIONS; ENVIRONMENTAL TESTSSECTION 10 - CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS 56 Components and general assembly 56.7 Batteries 57 MAINS PARTS, components and layout 57.10 CREEPAGE DISTANCES and AIR CLEARANCESAnnex AA (normative) - Terminology - Index of defined termsAnnex BB (informative) - Choosing LOADING FACTORS for testsBibliography

Adopts IEC 60601-2-44, Ed. 2.1(2002) to specify requirements for X-ray equipment for computed tomography (CT Scanners). Includes safety requirements for the X-ray generator and those where high voltage generators are integrated with an X-ray tube assembly.

Originated as AS/NZS 3200.2.44:2000.
Second edition 2005.