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Step 1: Identify the isolators present in the system and determine if each needs functional, basic or reinforced isolation.
Step 2: Determine the system voltage.
Step 3: Determine the requirement for temporary overvoltage and impulse/surge voltage for each isolator according to the IEC62109-1 standard.
Step 4: Determine the clearance required from every isolator used in the design.
Step 5: Determine the working voltage (both peak and RMS) based on the actual operating condition of the isolator.
Step 6: Determine creepage based on the working voltage according to IEC62109-1.
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