BENDER Line Isolation Monitor Increases Patient Safety, Total Cost Savings in Healthcare Facilities

As part of its complete line of isolated power solutions, Bender Inc., the leading manufacturer of ground fault protection equipment, offers its LIM2000plus.

Although the U.S. no longer requires isolated power in surgical and critical care areas, a growing number of biomedical engineers and other health care technology professionals are re-examining the benefits of isolated power systems (IPS). IPSs are proven to significantly reduce the risks of power interruption, patient injury and patient death. According to new research, IPS are also more cost-effective to install and maintain than grounded power systems in these uniquely risk-prone areas. As part of its complete line of IPS solutions, Bender Inc., the leading manufacturer of ground fault protection equipment, offers its LIM2000plus™ line isolation monitor. Available for operation in 50-60 Hz systems with 100-240 V AC, Bender's LIM2000plus detects the total leakage current to ground in isolated (ungrounded) AC power systems. Its features include: • Less than 35 microampere LIM hazard current • No interference with electrical equipment • Special phase-locking circuitry for ultimate stability and repeatability • Voltage-free SPDT contact for external alarm • Capability to connect to remote indicators • Internal overload protection with automatic reset • Easy-to-clean rugged Lexan™ front foil • Digital display and analog bar graph • Automatic self calibration and self check • Adjustable audible alarm volume • Available load monitoring capability • Available RS485 communication port capability “When it comes to patient safety, you can’t cut corners,” said Joseph Boardman, executive vice president of Bender. “Our LIM2000plus line isolation monitor enables health care facilities to go above and beyond requirements to provide patients with the very best care while protecting themselves from costly electrical hazards. This technology is such a sound investment that there’s no reason not to do it.” EDITOR'S NOTE: For a high-resolution photo of the LIM2000plus, please visit http://gallery.schubert.com/details.php?image_id=124.

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About Bender Inc. Bender Inc. (Coatesville, Pa.) is the leading developer and manufacturer of ground fault protection solutions. A pioneer in electrical safety, Bender is a world leader in the design and manufacture of products that reliably monitor, detect and locate ground faults and the breakdown of insulation in ungrounded, solidly grounded and high resistance grounded power distribution systems. Bender’s product offerings can be found in the health care, railway, mining, power generation and distribution, water and wastewater, steel, offshore, recreation, shipboard, military and other industries. All Bender products are UL and NFPA compliant and manufactured per the ISO9001 standard. For more information, visit www.bender.org.