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  • Page 2 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Table of Contents This User Manual contains proprietary information of Medoc Ltd. and may not be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Medoc Ltd. DC 00408 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual, 16 Ed. October 2018 Medoc Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Protection ..................12 Equipment Labels, Symbols, Warning Statements and Abbreviations ..12 Electromagnetic immunity ................13 Recommended Separation Distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and AlgoMed ............. 16 Technical Data....................17 Overview ..................19 AlgoMed Computerized Pressure Algometer ..........19 System Status ....................
  • Page 4 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Table of Contents 5.4.5 Data Display Area ..................34 5.4.6 Status Line ....................34 Test Management ............... 35 Selecting a Patient ..................35 Selecting a Program ..................38 Selecting a Body Site ..................40 Running a Test ..................... 41 6.4.2...
  • Page 5 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Table of Contents 10.2 Hardware Settings ..................85 10.3 Test Settings ..................... 88 10.3.1 Test Configuration ..................89 10.3.2 Instructions Configuration ................90 10.3.3 Body Site Editor ..................92 10.3.4 Event Marker .................... 93 10.3.5 Event Sound Configuration ................. 94 11.
  • Page 6 Figure 4: AlgoMed Case ....................21 Figure 5: Home screen product registration link .............. 27 Figure 6: Warping the tip ..................... 28 Figure 7: AlgoMed On / OFF button ................29 Figure 8: Device selection Screen .................. 29 Figure 9: Login Screen ....................30 Figure 10: Welcome Screen ..................
  • Page 7 List of Tables Table 1: Equipment Labels ................... 12 Table 2: AlgoMed Specifications ..................17 Table 3: Algomed model specifications differences ............18 Table 4: AlgoMed system components................22 Table 5: Menu Bar options .................... 32 Table 6: Algometer Test Run features and options ............44...
  • Page 8 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual List of Tables Table 7: Hot Keys ......................46 Table 8: Program Details ....................51 Table 9: Program Parameters ..................51 Table 10: Program Details .................... 53 Table 11: Program Parameters ..................53 Table 12: Events - Limits ....................54 Table 13: Events –...

  • Page 9: Safety Guidelines And Regulations

    This manual is written for trained users of Medoc Products. The user includes the body with authority over the equipment and those persons who actually handle the equipment.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    1.2 Intended use The use of the AlgoMed system should be as intended by Medoc Ltd. and as specified in the user manual. The AlgoMed is a pain management and pain research system intended to be used for the quantitative assessment of small nerve fiber dysfunctions.

  • Page 11: Cautions

     Connecting any device or accessory that has no medical grade certificate to the AlgoMed system is not allowed. ...

  • Page 12: System Protection

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual  Ordinary equipment.  Computer must comply with IEC 950 - EN 60950 - UL 60950. 1.5 System Protection  Upon start-up the system performs a self-test in which system verify communication, verify proper device configuration and reset load cell sensor ...

  • Page 13: Electromagnetic Immunity

    1.7 Electromagnetic immunity The AlgoMed is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the AlgoMed should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Electromagnetic...
  • Page 14 3Vrms, 6V Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any IEC 61000- part of the Algomed including cables, than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter. 3V/m...
  • Page 15 Electromagnetic environment – guidance test RF emissions Group1 Class A The Algomed uses RF energy only for its internal CISPR 11 function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment.

  • Page 16: Recommended Separation Distance Between Portable And Mobile Rf Communications Equipment And Algomed

    1.8 Recommended Separation Distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and AlgoMed The AlgoMed is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the AlgoMed can help prevent...

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 1.9 Technical Data Medoc reserve the right to change specification without prior notice, in line with the company policy of constant product improvements Some of the specifications require specific license / hardware which are not available in the standard configuration.

  • Page 18: Table 3: Algomed Model Specifications Differences

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Please note that the above specifications are correct only for the new model of Algomed which are manufactured from 2015 and on. See in below table the specifications differences. Table 3: Algomed model specifications differences Parameter...

  • Page 19: Overview

    Results can be displayed in color customizable reports or exported to MS Excel for further analysis. AlgoMed can be utilized as a standalone unit or as an accessory to the Medoc PATHWAY system.

  • Page 20: Limits Method

    Pain Threshold can be defined as the minimum pressure that induces pain in tender and trigger points of tissue. The AlgoMed quantitatively assesses the tenderness of hypersensitive areas. The AlgoMed, used for pain threshold testing, is appropriate for determining the minimum pressure that triggers pain at the point of interest.

  • Page 21: System Components

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual System Components The system is packed in a case that includes all of the AlgoMed components. Figure 3: AlgoMed Case Installation USB Algometer comminucation cable USB Patient Calibration Response Unit Verification Weight Figure 4: AlgoMed Case...

  • Page 22: Table 4: Algomed System Components

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Table 4: AlgoMed system components Component Description Picture Algometer The AlgoMed Algometer with FPIX 50 maximum capacity of 50 lbf. Include rubber hand grip and a communication cable. USB Patient Response Unit that is used to...
  • Page 23 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Component Description Picture AlgoMed FPIX Describe how the AlgoMed FPIX Operating algometer can be used without Manual the AlgoMed software package Proprietary 23 of 110...

  • Page 24: Setup And Installation

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Setup and Installation The AlgoMed system installation is designed to be simple and fast. Follow the instructions given below for selecting a location, installing and initial. Proper installation and operation of the equipment is important for ensuring the safety of the tested subjects.

  • Page 25: Installation Usb Content

    An appropriate location for the AlgoMed system should meet the following criteria: 1. The room temperature should be kept between 18°C and 24°C. 2. The AlgoMed system should not be placed in a location, which is exposed to direct sunlight, constant vibrations, or close to heaters or air conditioners.

  • Page 26: Unit Protection

    Product registration and software activation is simple and fast and it will enable you to maintain full use of Medoc Main Station software as well as:  Warranty on your newly purchased Medoc systems...

  • Page 27: Figure 5: Home Screen Product Registration Link

    To complete the activation process, simply start Medoc Main Station software and follow the instructions given in the activation wizard. If the activation wizard is not displayed when you start Medoc Main station Software, go to the Home screen, select Options and then select Product Registration. See Figure 5 below.

  • Page 28: Operation

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Operation The purpose of the following chapters is to specify the AlgoMed applications and to bring in- detail step-by-step instructions for using the system. This chapter specifies AlgoMed behavior at start up, and MEDOC Main Station basic components.

  • Page 29: Starting The Algomed System

    3. Start the AlgoMed Software by double clicking the icon . The welcome screen is displayed. The AlgoMed software is named MEDOC Main Station and is indicated by icon on your desktop. Upon launching MEDOC Main Station, the following image is displayed: Figure 8: Device selection Screen The screen displays Medoc Main Station devices.

  • Page 30: Figure 9: Login Screen

    For more information on user management please refer to section ‎ 1 0.1.6 Figure 9: Login Screen 2. Software will attempt to establish communication with AlgoMed system. the following screen is than displayed while the software is loading: Figure 10: Welcome Screen 4.

  • Page 31: Connecting To The Algomed Manually

    2. Select Software Settings from the settings sub-menu. 3. Select AlgoMed tab. 4. Select the specific COM port from the AlgoMed COM Port drop-down menu or select Auto Detect. See Figure below. 5. Click Connect and wait for the indicator on the side to turn GREEN.

  • Page 32: Basic Operation - Terminology

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 5.4 Basic Operation – Terminology The following section describes the main components of MEDOC Main Station display: Menu Bar Toolbar Test Navigation Search Row Data Display Current Selections Status Line Figure 12: TEST Sceen - Main Menu 5.4.1...

  • Page 33: Toolbar

    System logs (populated only in case of suspected error) Device Manually initiate PATHWAY system self-test in case safety Recovery was triggered. Help Operating Link to the AlgoMed Operating Manual digital file. Manual Service Link to the AlgoMed Service Manual digital file. Manual About … System and software information Service Call Submit a Service Call via Medoc web site*.

  • Page 34: Current Selection Information

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 5.4.4 Current Selection Information Displays the current selection made by the AlgoMed user. Current selection information may vary according to the displayed screen. 5.4.5 Data Display Area Displays list of data which is relevant to the current screen.

  • Page 35: Test Management

    Do not press on the Algomed device Disp button during a test. 6.1 Selecting a Patient 1. The AlgoMed software enables you to filter the patients list according to various criteria: Department, First Name, Last Name, ID, and Date of Birth.

  • Page 36: Figure 14: Patient Selection Menu

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual b. Use the drop down list at the top of each column to refine and narrow your selection. c. Auto complete of existing names is active. The more criteria you define using the filter, the shorter the list that will be displayed.

  • Page 37: Figure 15: Patient Details Screen

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 15: Patient Details Screen The following fields are displayed by default: Department: The Hospital Department. Last Name First Name ID Number Date of Birth The patients list can be sorted according to any of the column headers.

  • Page 38: Selecting A Program

    Filter Figure 16: Programs List 2. The AlgoMed software enables you to filter the program list according to various criteria: Probe, Method, Program Name, Designer, Description and Updated On date. a. Use the filter row at the top of the programs list in order to filter the list.

  • Page 39: Figure 17: Program Details Screen

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 17: Program Details screen The programs list can be sorted according to any of the column headers. Click the required column header to sort the list. 5. The following options are available in the Program Preview: Display program details.

  • Page 40: Selecting A Body Site

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 6.3 Selecting a Body Site Selecting a tested body site is optional. A test can be initiated without selecting a body site. 1. Click on the Select Body Site button. The Select Body Site screen is displayed: Figure 18: Select Body Site screen 2.

  • Page 41: Running A Test

    Do not press on the Algomed device Disp button during a test. 1. Make sure that the Algometer is ON and connected to AlgoMed, see section ‎ 1 0.1.1, page 2. Click the Go to Test button...

  • Page 42: Figure 21: Algometer Pre-Test Screen

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 3. Click the Start Pre-test button ( The system performs a short pre-test, and initialize Algometer, while displaying a message. Do NOT apply pressure while Algometer initialize as it may affect measurement! Trace and Tolerance lines Figure 21: Algometer Pre-Test Screen 4.

  • Page 43: Figure 22: Algometer Test Screen

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 22: Algometer Test Screen If the Show COVAS checkbox is selected, you can see the COVAS graph. If it is not selected, the COVAS graph is not displayed. In the Demo mode, a COVAS virtual slider is displayed.

  • Page 44: Figure 23: Time Before Test Countdown

    Patient use the USB patient response unit b. Patient report sensation and operator remove Algometer and pressure drops In both cases AlgoMed will identify the highest recorded pressure and continue with countdown of next trail until all trails are complete.
  • Page 45 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Pressure rate gage; display the applied pressure rate at each point of time during the test. Tolerance range is displayed as well. Trail navigation buttons. Can be used to navigate between trails and sequences post test or while test is paused.

  • Page 46: Test Run Hot Keys

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 25: Real-Time Algometer Limits Test 6.4.2 Test Run Hot Keys The AlgoMed program enables you to perform test functions, by using specific keyboard keys (Hot Keys). The following Hot Keys are available: Table 7: Hot Keys...

  • Page 47: Program Management

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Program Management This chapter describes how to manage your stimulation programs. Programs can be created, duplicated or removed from the database. Following are the detailed individual parameters for program. 7.1 Program List The Program screen enables you to manage programs (add, remove, edit etc.).

  • Page 48: Figure 27: Program Management - Program Preview

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Delete selected program Edit selected program Show or Hide program preview  Current Selection control - displays the selected program information.  Current Thermode control - displays the Thermode that is used for the selected program.

  • Page 49: Creating A New Program

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Program details cannot be edited from the preview screen. Figure 28: Program graph preview 7.2 Creating a New Program To create a new program, perform the following procedure: 1. From the Programs screen, click the Create New Program ( ) icon.

  • Page 50: Editing Program Parameters

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 4. Type the program name. For faster identification, it is advisable to type a meaningful name. 5. Click OK. The Program Details screen is displayed (see below) where you can edit the program parameters (see following section).

  • Page 51: Figure 30: Algometer Program Menu - Limits

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 30: Algometer Program Menu – Limits When adding or editing programs, follow these rules: Enter meaningful information in the Program Description section of the screen. Define all the parameters of a sequence for that sequence to be valid.

  • Page 52: Figure 31: Algometer Program Menu - Ramp & Hold

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual subject by the operator. 0.1 – 100 KPa/sec Tolerance (KPa) The required pressure tolerance during test, 0.1 – 1000 KPa. Audio Feedback Enable / disable the rate audio rate monitoring Response Unit Audio Enable / disable the sound feedback when patient press...

  • Page 53: Table 10: Program Details

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Missing or incorrect parameters are identified by an icon that flashes next to the relevant field. A short description of the malfunction can be displayed by holding the cursor over the relevant icon. The parameters available for program creation at this stage are as follows:...

  • Page 54: Standard Events

    The available standard events vary depending on the test method. Currently the AlgoMed only supports the onset event in both the limits and ramp and hold test methods. The standard events can be noted by playing a sound, placing a mark on the display both. If a display mark is used, the event is also saved with test results and can be viewed later in excel export.

  • Page 55: Unique Test Instructions

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Parameter Description between sequences if needed. 2. Select the request mark type: c. TTL – a mark will be displayed on screen and indication will be added to test results and visible in excel export. d. Snd – a sound will be played. To configure the sound refer to section ‎...

  • Page 56: Duplicate A Program

    2. The selected program details screen is open and can be edited. 7.8 Import / Export Program It is possible to export and import program details, by using the AlgoMed software. The format used is secure, and can be read only by the AlgoMed software. Its extension is .ats.

  • Page 57: Patient Management

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Patient Management 8.1 Patients List The Patients screen enables you to manage patients (add, remove, edits etc.) and department information. 1. To access the patient database, click the Patients button at the toolbar. The following screen is displayed: Figure 35: Patients List 2.

  • Page 58: Figure 36: Patient Management - Patient Details Preview

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Delete selected program Edit selected program Show or Hide program preview  Current Selection control - displays the selected program information. When you open the Patient Preview bar, the following screen is displayed: Figure 36: Patient Management – Patient details preview...

  • Page 59: Add New Patient

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 8.2 Add New Patient To add a patient to the patients list: 1. Click the Add icon ( The Patient details screen is displayed: Figure 37: Patients Editor Screen 2. Insert all the relevant patient data.

  • Page 60: Edit Patient Details

    5. To close the dialog, click the Close button. 8.6 Import / Export Patient Lists It is possible to export and import patient details, by using the AlgoMed software. The format used is secure, and can be read only by the AlgoMed software. Its extension is .ats.
  • Page 61 3. Click on the Open button. The imported patients are added to your patients list. The AlgoMed software identifies and allows you to manually solve any conflicts that may arise when importing patients. For example, patients with the same unique field.

  • Page 62: Results Management

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Results Management The Results List screen lists the results of the recent test. 9.1 Results List The Results screen enables you to manage Results (view, print, delete, etc.). 1. To access the results database, click the Results button at the toolbar. The following...

  • Page 63: Figure 40: Result Preview Display

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Print Selected Results file / files Delete selected Results file from AlgoMed Data Base  Current Selection control - displays the selected program information. When you open the Results preview bar, the following screen is displayed:...

  • Page 64: Import / Export Results

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 9.2 Import / Export Results It is possible to export and import test results, by using the AlgoMed software. The .ats format used is secure, and can be read only by the AlgoMed software. An alternative export format is .xls, selected according to user selection.

  • Page 65: Print Results And Reports

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 9.3 Print Results and Reports AlgoMed program has a powerful Analysis and Results Report Generator that can be customized for user needs. Follow these steps to print your results: 1. Select the relevant results file or files from the list in the results screen.

  • Page 66: Figure 42: Analysis Report

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 42: Analysis Report 9.3.1.1 Analysis Report Type Report type defines the template and content of the report and analysis to be displayed. Report template can be edited and customized according to specific needs. Refer to ‎...
  • Page 67 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Report Description Restrictions Type 1. Test Method: Limits Pre / Post Compares test statistics from two separate tests performed at 2. Selection of 2 result files different times for the same patient. 3. Identical Test Subject 4.

  • Page 68: Figure 43: Algometer Example Of Single Report

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 43: Algometer Example of Single Report Proprietary 68 of 110...
  • Page 69 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 54: Algometer Example of multiple Report Proprietary 69 of 110...

  • Page 70: Figure 44: Algometer Example Of Bilateral Report

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 44: Algometer Example of Bilateral Report Proprietary 70 of 110...
  • Page 71 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 56: Algometer Example of Site to Site Report Figure 57: Algometer Example of PrePost Report Proprietary 71 of 110...
  • Page 72 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Proprietary 72 of 110...
  • Page 73 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 58: Algometer Example of Trend Report Proprietary 73 of 110...
  • Page 74 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 59: Algometer Example of Custom Report Proprietary 74 of 110...

  • Page 75: Table 15: Report Analysis Configuration

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 9.3.1.2 Reports Configuration Report configurations allow defining basic reports settings and display options. The following configurations are available: Table 15: Report Analysis Configuration Parameter Description Display Preview Displays report preview before sending to print. Print Without Send report to print without a preview.

  • Page 76: System Configuration

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 10. System Configuration AlgoMed system configuration is performed via three different settings: 1. Software Settings 2. Hardware Settings 3. Test Setting System configuration is allowed according to software authorization levels. Refer to section ‎ 1 0.1.5, page 82.

  • Page 77: Communication

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 10.1.1 Communication The AlgoMed Software Settings screen enables you to set the general software parameters and Algometer software parameters (see Figure 45 above): Table 16: Software Settings - General Parameter Description Main Station Sets the name of the station (computer) on which the Main Station is installed (possible also from the Viewing Station).

  • Page 78: Patient Fields

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 10.1.2 Patient Fields This dialog configures the displayed fields in the patient details dialog and patient table. Figure 46: Patient Fields Configuration Screen Table 17: Patient’s Field Parameter Description Unique Fields The marked fields are used for conclusive patient identification (more than one can be used).
  • Page 79 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 2. Click the button to add field to Patient Table Fields. 3. Click the Apply button. To remove Patient Fields from Patient Table: 1. Select field to be removed from the Patient Table Fields list. 2. Click the button to remove field from Patient Table Fields.

  • Page 80: Results Fields

    AlgoMed software enables to generate test reports, which contain the test results and data according to the system definitions when the test was saved. AlgoMed test has a unique report template, which is used when the user selects to print the test results.

  • Page 81: Figure 48: Report Options Tab

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual The Report Options tab enables PAHTWAY users to manage their reports and edit reports templates. Figure 48: Report Options tab Available Options: Table 19: Report Options Parameter Description Report Options Enables selection between two types of reports: 1.

  • Page 82: Buttons Configuration

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 10.1.5 Buttons Configuration This dialog enables action customization for various buttons in the AlgoMed software according to user requirement. Figure 49: Buttons configuration Software Settings To customize button settings: 1. Select button to be customized from the Button list.

  • Page 83: Table 20: Authorization Parameters

    In order to create AlgoMed user follow these instructions: A user can create only equal or lower level authorized user. 1. Click the add user button at the bottom of the user list.
  • Page 84 AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Software Biomedical Medical Screen Function Operator Administrator Engineer Supervisor Edit Program √ √ √ √ Delete Program √ √ Duplicate Program √ √ √ Program Preview √ √ √ √ Results View Graph √ √ √...

  • Page 85: Hardware Settings

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Software Biomedical Medical Screen Function Operator Administrator Engineer Supervisor Authorization View √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Edit √ √ √ Delete √ √ √ Algometer √ View √ √ √ Edit √ √ √...

  • Page 86: Figure 51: Covas Calibration

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 51: CoVas calibration 4. Click the Next button. The following screen is displayed: Figure 52: CoVAS calibration wizard 5. Move the CoVAS slider all the way to the left. Click the Next button. The following screen is displayed:...

  • Page 87: Figure 53: Covas Slider Calibration

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 53: CoVAS Slider Calibration 6. Move the CoVAS slider all the way to the right. Click the Next button. The following screen is displayed: Figure 54: CoVAS Calibration Results 7. Click Next to save the calibration results.

  • Page 88: Test Settings

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 55: CoVAS Calibration Finish Screen 8. Click the Finish button to complete the calibrating process; then click OK. 10.3 Test Settings Test settings enable you to set up the basic test settings for all tests run on the current system.

  • Page 89: Test Configuration

    Min. Detection Minimum Pressure to be detect by software Pressure Show CoVAS View/Hide CoVAS display. CoVAS display is currently not available for the AlgoMed system. Show Normative Currently not available for AlgoMed Data Default Time Scale Default time display on screen...

  • Page 90: Instructions Configuration

    Audio – vocal recording which will be played out to the patient. Supported file formats are: wav, wma or mp3. 10.3.2.1 Text To create written instructions for a test method: 1. Choose the desired test method for example AlgoMed-Limits. 2. Click the Text button. The following screen is displayed: Proprietary 90 of 110...

  • Page 91: Figure 58: Test Instructions Editor

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 58: Test Instructions Editor 3. Edit the required text. 4. Click the Save button. 5. Close the window by clicking OK. The following formatting functions are available:  New – clears the entire document for entering new instructions.

  • Page 92: Body Site Editor

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 2. Choose the desired test method for example AlgoMed-Ramp and Hold. 3. Browse to the audio recording folder, and select the audio file. 4. Click the Open button. Figure 59: Audio save button 5. Click the Save button.

  • Page 93: Event Marker

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 10.3.3.1 Manufacturer Body Sites The Manufacturer Body Sites section displays the complete list of body sites (Dermatomic areas) as set by the manufacturer. The following information is available: 1. Main Site – C1…C8; T1…T12; L1…L5; S1…S5.

  • Page 94: Event Sound Configuration

    Event sounds can be configured for the following events: 1. Standard Events – Currently only the Onset event is available for AlgoMed Tests. 2. Patient Response Unit - Sound played when the Patient Response Unit is pressed.

  • Page 95: Figure 62: Event Sound Configuration

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 62: Event Sound Configuration To add a sound from the sound effect library: 1. Click the drop-down arrow at the right end of the required event. The sound effect list is displayed: Figure 63: Sound effect library 2.

  • Page 96: System Information

    Software version.  Firmware (PATHWAY) version – Not relevant for AlgoMed users.  Firmware serial number – For AlgoMed users this refers to the license number.  Supported Thermodes (according to license – Not relevant for AlgoMed only users). ...

  • Page 97: Figure 65: Sysinfo File Sample

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Figure 65: Sysinfo File Sample 2. Save the file and send it by mail to your Medoc Service contact. Proprietary 97 of 110...

  • Page 98: Appendix A - Accessories

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 12. Appendix A – Accessories The following list of accessories can be purchased from Medoc, and are listed with their Catalogue numbers, which should be quoted when ordering a specific accessory. Table 24: Accessories Description Cat. No.

  • Page 99: Appendix B - System And Module Description

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 13. Appendix B – System and Module Description 13.1 System Description The Algometer design makes it easy to troubleshoot and replace parts. The system consists of several main modules:  FPIX Algometer Electronic circuits  Load cell ...

  • Page 100: Appendix C - Preventive And Periodical Maintenance

    1.4. Check that accessories body is intact 2. Assemble Algometer and connect it to the PC 3. Run a few test protocols, using the AlgoMed software, to verify Algometer runs without problems If the Algometer is not planned to be used in the coming weeks, store it in its original package supplied by Medoc.

  • Page 101: Figure 67: Set Units To Kgf

    5. Verify that the displayed value is 0.00 Kgf Figure 68: End of synchronization In case the displayed value is not 0.00, press the ZERO button to initialize the sensor again 6. Place the Calibration Verification Weight over the AlgoMed tip Proprietary 101 of 110...

  • Page 102: Algometer Calibration

    Figure 69: Placing weight Figure 70: Weight placed 7. Verify that the weight measured by AlgoMed is according to the weight marked on the calibration verification weight. In case the displayed value is not according to the value marked on the weight, repeat steps 1 –...

  • Page 103: Appendix D - Cleaning And Disinfecting

    2. Rinse off any residual OPA by wiping three times with three different cloths wetted with tap water. 3. Allow to air-dry. 4. Store the Algometer in a clean, dry area. 5. Before each patient wrap the Algomed tip with standard disposable biocompatible finger cot Proprietary 103 of 110...

  • Page 104: Appendix E - List Of Accompanying Documents

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 16. Appendix E – List of Accompanying Documents  Packing list  FDIX Algometer Operating Manual  AlgoMed Operating Manual  Release Notes  Calibration Certificate  Acceptance Test Result Proprietary 104 of 110...

  • Page 105: Appendix F - Transportation And Storage Conditions

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 17. Appendix F – Transportation and Storage conditions The environment conditions for AlgoMed system transportation and storage are as follows:  An ambient temperature range of 0 °C to +70 °C  A relative humidity range of 10% to 95%, including condensation ...

  • Page 106: Appendix G - Environmental Conditions

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 18. Appendix G – Environmental Conditions The environment conditions for AlgoMed system during standard use are as follows:  An ambient temperature range of +18 °C to +24 °C  A relative humidity range of 30% to 75%, including condensation ...

  • Page 107: Appendix H - Technical Specifications

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual 19. Appendix H – Technical Specifications Medoc reserve the right to change specification without prior notice, in line with policy of constant product improvements 19.1 Hardware Specifications Table 25: Hardware Specifications Parameter Description Load Cell FPIX 50...

  • Page 108: Software Specifications

    AlgoMed Technical Reference Manual Parameter Description Dimensions 70mm x 100mm x 30mm (w x h x d) Ambient temperature 18 to 24ºC 19.2 Software Specifications Table 26: Software Specifications Parameter Description Software Graphic based user interface Database SQL Server 2005 Express Edition©...
  • Page 109 1366 recommended  SAFETY: Complies with IEC 950 - EN 60950 - UL 60950  Medoc Main Station Software is not supported on netbook computers  Physical Parallel Port (on main aboard) for Parallel Interface Add On. Communication with printer...

  • Page 110: Appendix I - Troubleshooting

    20. Appendix I – Troubleshooting Table 27: Error Messages and Action Required Error Message Action Required Communication with  Make sure that the AlgoMed battery is fully charged. AlgoMed was lost  Make sure AlgoMed is connected properly to the computer. ...

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