A continual programme of new product design and development
coupled with the perfection and improvement of existing products,
ensures that the Crabtree range caters for the ever-changing needs
of the market.
The Crabtree Capital range of power, control, lighting and ceiling
accessories are fully design co-ordinated to offer consistent styling
and inherent safety features across a broad range of applications
MEIGaN Medical Electrical Installation Guidance Notes
The MEIGaN guidance notes have been produced by the MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare products
Regulatory Agency) and department of health
It is intended to be used by healthcare organisations and medical device suppliers responsible for
permanent electrical installation of medical devices and associated equipment.
The guidance covers electrical wiring and installation up to the terminals of permanently installed
medical devices and to the supply outlets in new buildings, refurbished or upgraded rooms.
MEIGaN IPS Socket outlet requirements
MEIGaN guidance notes state “It is recommended that the IPS socket outlets shall be Switched
double pole or un-switched, clean earth sockets, colour coded blue and engraved in white
lettering’Medical equipment only’.” Page 18, Para 6.1
The Isolated Power Supply(IPS) is required by MEIGaN to increase the supply resilience by reducing
the impact of the first fault conditions downstream of the IPS. The IPS is usually combined with an
Unintrruptible Power Supply (UPS) that prevents disruption of the supply owing to problems
upstream of the UPS
MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT ONLY
Engraved MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ONLY
in large, clear Helvetica Medium font,
6mm high
The MEIGaN Guidance notes are
supplements to the following relevant
requirements of which still apply
●
BS 7671 IEE Wiring regulations
●
NHS Estates HTM 06-01 Electrical services, supply & distribution
●
BSEN 60601-1-1:2006 Medical electrical equipment
Unique labyrinth
switch design
minimises visible
arc flash and
prevents front access
to live parts.
Positive drive switch
action prevents
balancing between
the ‘on’ and ‘off’
position and gives
reliable indication of
the contact position.
