What is the electric power needed (in Watt or VA) for most medical equipment?
By admin on Mar 6, 2009 in Question and Answer
Einstein asked:
CAT scanners-Ultrasound-Sterilization devices -Cardiac Catheterization -Laboratory devices (microscopes)
CAT scanners-Ultrasound-Sterilization devices -Cardiac Catheterization -Laboratory devices (microscopes)
On Mar 8, 2009, BeachBum said:
Watts? I assume that answer isn’t fully satisfying to you.
(The quick answer is “I don’t know how many watts medical equipment uses, since I don’t have access to any.”)
Of course, all electrical power is measured in watts, but here’s an easy way to determine how many watts.
Here’s what I can tell you–
Most portable equipment (stuff you can carry around) , medical or not, will plug into a standard wall outlet, which in the US is a 20 amp. circuit, if the unit is a 120 volts item. A radio or a lamp for example. At max, such a device will draw 120 times 20 volt-amperes…2400va, or 2400 watts. Probably less, but that’s what the circuit will handle.
If the unit is ‘hard wired’, not plugged in, it could draw 10,000 watts or more conceivably. The simplest way to know is to read the label on the back of the unit…look for the power consumed number, or the ‘maximum amperes’ rating.
On Mar 9, 2009, PHD said:
electric power is measured both in watts and VA. in all AC applicances it is relasitic to measure in VA. however for the poeple who want simplicity watt is a approximate measure. no matter which applciae you use its power cosnumption is menstioned moslty on its back in form of watts or in some cases by current. if it is given in current mutiply it with 184 to get in watt (approximatley)
On Mar 10, 2009, KILOWATT said:
The amount of power used by these devices (measured in watts or VA) is dependent upon the type, size,age, and brand of the equipment.