International Safety Standards - ADInstruments Equipment is Independently Tested

ADInstruments designs and manufactures high quality, precise and reliable data acquisition products under the ISO 9001:2000 Quality System. In addition our PowerLab data acquisition systems and signal conditioners for human use undergo strict tests carried out by independent and internationally accredited bodies, to make sure the products meet the required standards.

This practice has been at the core of our product design since the early days of the company. Rather than simply self-certifying or just designing to meet the standards, our company philosophy is to carry out independent tests and provide our customers with the knowledge that our products are certified.

Safety and Quality Standards

	BF (body protected) symbol. Suitable for connection to humans provided there is no direct electrical connection to the heart.
	CF (cardiac protected) symbol. Suitable for connection to humans even when there is direct electrical connection to the heart.
	CE mark. Meet the appropriate EU directives which encompasses the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard.
	CSA mark with "C" and "US" indicators. Meet the standards set by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

ADInstruments PowerLab Data Acquisition Systems and front end amplifiers carry the mark and meet the appropriate EU directives which includes the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. All our isolated signal conditioners are suitable for human connections with either the or and/or certification.

Please refer to our Intended Use page for detailed descriptions of safety and quality standards. Click here to view our ISO 9001:2000 certificate. For more information about a specific product safety standard or if you would like a copy of the product safety report/certificate, please contact your nearest ADInstruments office.

"The choice of PowerLab was made following a rigorous selection process during which a range of data acquisition systems were evaluated. PowerLabs were chosen by the University because of their superior specifications, value for money, human safety certification, and ISO 9001 rating."School for Health, University of Durham, UK

"The ADInstruments PowerLab is a very safe and robust research system that is versatile and easy to use. We are now able to perform our measurements and analyses with high accuracy."Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy

"We were surprised at the speed at which students adapted to the new PowerLab equipment and software. We found they enjoyed the fascination of learning from their own bodies. PowerLab is a system that is not only very safe and robust but also very versatile..."Faculty of Life Sciences, Copenhagen University, Denmark

PowerLab Data Acquisition Systems and Relevant Certification

                                                                                                               

ML866	PowerLab 4/30
ML870	PowerLab 8/30
ML880	PowerLab 16/30
ML818	PowerLab 15T
ML856	PowerLab 26T
ML826	PowerLab 2/26
ML846	PowerLab 4/26

Examples of ADInstruments Signal Conditioners Safe for Human Connection

                                                                                                                               

ML135	Dual Bio Amp
ML408	Dual Bio Amp/Stimulator
ML132	Bio Amp
ML138	Octal Bio Amp
ML116	GSR Amp
ML117	BP Amp
ML180	Stimulus Isolator
ML185	Neuro Amp EX

16 March 2009