Medical Isolated Power Supply Systems for Hospitals: Monitoring, Fault Detection and IEC Standards

Oct 27, 2026

Acrel · Medical IT
IEC 60364-7-710  ·  CE Certified
Patient safety · Continuity of care

Medical Isolated Power Supply Systems for Hospitals
— Monitoring, fault detection & IEC standards

A medical IT system isolates the supply and monitors insulation in operating theatres, ICU and emergency areas — so insulation faults are found before they interrupt care.

3.15–10 kVA
Isolating transformer (AITR)
1–999 kΩ
Insulation monitoring (AIM)
up to 48
Fault-location circuits (AIL)
1 fault
Supply never interrupted
Why a medical IT system

Continuity is a patient-safety matter

A medical IT system is an unearthed distribution arrangement used in designated medical locations, combining an isolating transformer with insulation monitoring to keep power running after a first insulation fault and to limit leakage and touch current.

No interruption on first fault
Power stays on after an insulation fault; staff fix it on a planned schedule, not an emergency.
Leakage current limited
The isolating transformer keeps leakage and touch current within safe limits for exposed medical areas.
Fault found early
Monitoring plus a fault locator pinpoints the affected branch, so teams act on evidence.
System architecture

One continuous system, transformer to nurse station


Cloud platform & centralised supervision link the isolation power supply cabinets (IPS) through IoT gateways, with sensors and monitoring at each medical location. Acrel builds every layer — one supplier, one responsibility.

Products

Every component of a compliant system

Devices and tables, all built to IEC 60364-7-710.

AITR isolating transformer
AITR Series — Medical Isolating Transformer
  • Single-phase IT supply; electrostatic screen; 2 × PT100 temperature sensing.
  • IEC 60364-7-710 · IEC 61558-1 / -2-15.
Rated power 3.15–10 kVA
Insulation resistance ≥ 400 MΩ
AIM-M Series — Insulation Monitoring
Parameter AIM-M10 AIM-M300 AIM-M300/SG
                                                                         
Insulation resistance 1–999 kΩ 1–999 kΩ 1–999 kΩ
Load current 2–40 A 5–40 A 5–60 A
Temperature –20~+20 °C 0~200 °C 0~200 °C
Supply voltage AC 220 V DC 18–36 V DC 18–36 V
Interface 7-seg · RS485 RS485 · Modbus RS485 · int.
AID Series — Alarm & Display
Parameter AID010 AID030 AID200 AID300-TP-40
Display LED Dot-matrix Dot-matrix 4" touch
Monitored AIM-M10 AIM-M300 AIM-M300 AIM-M300
Max devices 2 16 16 30
Interface RS485 RS485 RS485 RS485
AIL Series — Insulation Fault Locator
Parameter AIL100-4 AIL150-8 AIL160-6
Measuring channels 4 8 6
Max circuits 12 24 48
Power supply DC 18–36 V DC 18–36 V DC 18–36 V
Interface CAN · int. CAN · int. CAN · int.
Medical Isolation Cabinet
  • Transformer · insulation monitor · CT · power supply · alarm · breakers.
  • Optional AIL fault locator · dual feed · UPS.
Configuration 4 / 5 / 6-piece
Mounting Floor / wall
Centralised monitoring

One overview for the whole hospital

Acrel centralised monitoring dashboard
Real-time monitoring
Data, status and fault alarms for each system.
Historical events
Recorded events and alarms for troubleshooting.
Insulation trends
Insulation data in curve form over time.
Fault statistics
Daily/monthly stats, rankings, unhandled events.
Standards & compliance

Relevant IEC standards

Standard What it covers
IEC 60364-7-710 Electrical installations in medical locations — Group 2 circuits.
IEC 61557-8 Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems (AIM-M).
IEC 61557-9 Insulation fault location systems (AIL).
IEC 61558-1 / -2-15 Transformer safety; isolating transformers for medical locations (AITR).

Verify editions, local adoption and conformity documentation before specifying.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a medical isolated power supply system?
An unearthed supply arrangement used in designated medical locations — an isolating transformer with insulation monitoring, plus alarms selected for the application.
Why is insulation monitoring important?
It reports insulation resistance, so staff can identify deterioration or faults before they become critical.
Which IEC standards are relevant?
IEC 60364-7-710 (installations), IEC 61557-8 (monitoring), IEC 61557-9 (fault location). Verify for your installation.
Can multiple systems be monitored centrally?
Yes. The Acrel Medical Isolated Power Monitoring System supervises many systems — status, alarms, events and trends.

Discuss your medical electrical project with Acrel

Get the right combination of transformer, monitoring, fault location and software — with datasheets and certification documents for your audit.

Email the engineering team en.acrel-europe.com

Acrel Co., Ltd. · No.253 Yu Lv Road, Jiading District, Shanghai 201801, China · 300286.SZ

Product specifications, standards references and certification details should be verified against the latest documentation for the selected model. Final design and installation must comply with applicable local regulations and project requirements. Acrel · Medical IT