The measured force reading is a quantity which indicates palpable tissue induration in quantitative means. The SkinFibroMeter is safe and easy to operate and this manual is designed to help perform measurements accurately and reliably. The measurement process is totally non-invasive.
ONTENTS OF PACKAGE SkinFibroMeter Accessories available SkinFibroMeter measuring unit DMC data collection software User manual Wireless receiver unit Carrying case RoomSensor SER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION 1. Operating button 2. PC connection indicator 3. Battery voltage indicator 4. Display 5. Number of the sample 6.
1. Switch the power on by pressing the grey operating button. The message WAIT is displayed. o The SkinFibroMeter is ready to measure when the message READY is displayed with a short tone. 2. Touch the skin with the probe perpendicularly, slightly and very shortly.
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If the measured force exceeds 1.25 N, message OUT OF RANGE is displayed. The measured tissue is too hard to be measured with the SkinFibroMeter. If the probe is left on the skin for too long during the measurement, the message OFF SKIN is displayed.
Turns the PC connection OFF or ON. The wireless connection to the computer can be used only when the wireless receiver unit is connected to the PC, the Delfin Modular Core (DMC) software is running and the PC mode of the SkinFibroMeter is ON.
The SkinFibroMeter is paired with the wireless receiver unit, which comes together with the instrument. Select Group Mode, if other than the original receiver unit is used with the DMC program and the SkinFibroMeter. See the user manual of the DMC for further instructions.
AINTENANCE CLEANING AND DISINFECTING The SkinFibroMeter should be stored in a clean, dry place at room temperature, away from extremes of draft and vibration. Handle the device gently. Thumping and shaking may damage the force sensors.
Do not touch the circuit board with any object. ALIBRATION Delfin SkinFibroMeter is recommended to be calibrated every other year. The calibration certificate is valid for two (2) years. The instrument is advised to be sent to the manufacturer or an authorized distributor for detailed calibration regularly.
SkinFibroMeter User Manual v 2.0 2.1.2018 ECHNICAL DATA System components o SkinFibroMeter measuring unit with integrated probe o Batteries (installed) o User manual (USB flash drive + printed) o Carrying case Accessories o DMC data collection software (USB flash drive)
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Recommended operating conditions o Temperature operating range +15°C to +35°C o Relative humidity operating range 5 % to 80 % o Usage environment: Laboratory and office environment Recommended storage conditions o Storage at temperature +5°C to +35°C o Storage at relative humidity 5 % to 80 % Warranty o Limited two year warranty (see Appendix C) Bluetooth module certifications...
SkinFibroMeter User Manual v 2.0 2.1.2018 PPENDIX A: D PPENDIX ISPLAY MESSAGES ISPLAY MESSAGES Message Explanation WAIT Initial stabilization in process READY Instrument is ready to measure MEASURE sample 2/5 Instrument is ready to measure POWER OFF Instrument turns off...
SkinFibroMeter User Manual v 2.0 2.1.2018 PPENDIX B: T PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting repair check the following Problem No text on display Is the SkinFibroMeter turned ON? Display remains black after Battery voltage too low. Change the batteries. pressing the operation...
PPENDIX UARANTEE UARANTEE The SkinFibroMeter comes with a two (2) year guarantee from the date of purchase from Delfin Technologies Ltd or an authorized distributor. During the guarantee period a faulty device will be repaired or replaced free of charge by Delfin Technologies Ltd.