PD IEC/TR 60601-4-4 is the fourth part of the multi-series international standard that focuses on guidance for writers of particular standards when creating alarm system-related requirements. PD IEC/TR 60601-4-4 intended to assist writers when drafting alarm system-related requirements for particular standards in the IEC 60601 and IEC 80601 or ISO 80601 series of standards.
PD IEC/TR 60601-4-4 on guidance and interpretation for writers of particular standards when creating alarm system-related requirements is useful for:
PD IEC/TR 60601-4-4 was generated to provide model language, with examples, for common alarm system-related requirements that have been needed in existing particular standards. It is hoped that writers of particular standards will use this model language.
PD IEC/TR 60601-4-4 covers a description of a method for checking the proper functioning of the alarm system for each of the alarm conditions specified in this document, if not performed automatically during the start-up procedure.
PD IEC/TR 60601-4-4 provides suggested model language, with examples, for common alarm system-related requirements. Each of the recommendations is based upon the text that has been used in existing particular standards.
IEC TR 60601-4-4:2017