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Introducing the new Kohler Medical Isolated Power Supply (MIPS) medical IT system
Kohler Uninterruptible Power (KUP) is delighted to announce the launch of its new Medical Isolated Power Supply (MIPS) system
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MIPS system provides patient safety by reducing electrical shock hazard, reducing tripping of breakers during earth faults and continuously monitoring normal and abnormal conditions. These vital electrical medical IT systems are isolated from earth and enable insulation maintenance faults to be monitored.
Used in Group 2 medical locations, according to HTM-06-01, they minimise the risk of failure so that, in the event of a first fault to earth, supply continuity is maintained. The new Kohler MIPS system easily integrates with the many KUP UPS and generator systems installed in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, or those of other manufacturers. Backed by best-in-class support, the UK built system was designed from the outset to fully meet or exceed the requirements of UK HTM-06-01 whilst incorporating design features identified during customer research.
Systems may be configured with four different levels of power distribution (6, 12, 18 or 24 MCBs), giving flexibility of use across locations including operating rooms, intensive care rooms, MRI suites, recovery rooms and therapy rooms. Complementing the core MIPS unit are modern, easy to use status and alarm panels for local, operating room and central control room indication.
Key features
Central alarm panel The Central Alarm Panel provides centralised monitoring of all MIPS and UPS equipment within the healthcare facility. A web browser allows authorised users to access the virtual panel from anywhere on the facility network.
Maintenance bypass switch
Each MIPS system is provided with a rotary ‘break before make’ Maintenance Bypass Switch (MBS). The MBS allows the output to be connected to the ATS, or directly to the primary supply or the secondary supply; the switch also allows the output to be isolated OFF.
Transfer relay Every MIPS system can be supplied by two different source supplies. The transfer system provides a fast changeover between supplies.
IP41 construction
Lockable IP41 external cabinet assures adequate ventilation via easily maintained dust filters.
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Easy installation: Equipotential Bonding Busbar Easing compliance with earthing requirements for Group 1 and 2 medical locations according to section 710 or BS7671, an equipotential busbar enclosure with supplementary bonding connection points is available in either flush or wall mounted formats. Top entry cable glands provide easy access to the terminals for all power, load and monitoring cable infrastructure whilst pre-installed transformers speed commissioning. Alex Emms, operations director for Kohler Uninterruptible Power, said: “For both patients and staff within hospital and other medical facilities, high levels of electrical supply
continuity and safety must be achieved. In general, electrical safety can be compromised by either unplanned interruptions to supply, or electric shock hazards. The installation of a Medical Isolated Power System, along with effective equipotential earthing, provides enhanced electrical safety. “The new Kohler MIPS system is a superb new addition to the KUP range, integrating seamlessly with Kohler UPS and generator systems and offering patient safety, absolute reliability and power availability.” To find out more about KUP’s MIPS systems, call 01256 386700.
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