Covers safety requirements for therapeutic X-RAY GENERATORS with X-RAY TUBE VOLTAGES from 10 kV through 400 kV connected to alternating current SUPPLY MAINS. Includes sections on protection against electric shock, mechanical hazards, excess radiation, explosions in medically used rooms, excess temperatures, fire etc., accuracy of operating data and protection against incorrect output, overheating, mechanical damage, environmental tests, and constructional requirements.

? British Standards Institution 2013

Replaced by notes:
Replaced by the dual numbered standard BS EN 60601-2-8:1998, BS 5724-2.8:1998.

Amendment notes:
AMD 6998 published 28 February 1992

BS EN 60601-2-8:1998

IEC 60601-2-8 Ed. 1.1 - Similar