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  • Page 1 Service Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Table of Contents This Service Manual contains proprietary information of Medoc Ltd. and may not be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Medoc Ltd. Q-Sense Technical Reference Service Manual 6th Edition, March 2018 Medoc Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Equipment Labels, Symbols, Warning Statements and Abbreviations ....10 Electromagnetic immunity ................... 12 Recommended Separation Distance between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and Q-Sense ................14 Technical Data ......................15 Thermode Management .................... 17 Enable/Disable Current Thermode ................17 Thermode File Management ..................
  • Page 4 Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Table of Contents Q-SENSE Firmware ....................37 Preparing the System for Firmware Update ..............37 Firmware Update ......................39 Firmware and License Update ..................42 Appendix A – RS232-USB Adaptor Driver ............... 44 Proprietary 4 of 44...
  • Page 5 Figure 12: Secure Thermode on jig 2 .................... 26 Figure 13: Secure Thermode on jig 3 .................... 26 Figure 14: Hang the thermode and jig on the Q-Sense ..............26 Figure 15: Thermometer D-type Connector ................... 27 Figure 16: Thermometer Communication Connection ..............27 Figure 17: RS232-to-USB Adapter Connection ................

  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines And Regulations

    1 Safety Guidelines and Regulations Disclaimer Medoc assumes no liability for use of this document if any unauthorized changes to the content or format have been made. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document. However, Medoc assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may appear in this document.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual 1.2 Intended use The use of the Q-sense system should be as intended by Medoc Ltd. and as specified in the user manual. The Q-Sense is a pain management and pain research system intended to be used for the quantitative assessment of small nerve fiber dysfunctions.

  • Page 8: Cautions

    Using the Q-SENSE system not according to instructions may result in potential harm or injury.  Adverse Reaction: Skin irritation (in addition to pain sensation) beneath the probes has been reported with the use of a stimulator, which was based on similar technology as the Q-Sense device. ...

  • Page 9: System Protection

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual 1.5 System Protection 1.5.1 System Self-Test Upon start-up the system performs a self-test in which system sensors are being tested. If a malfunction is detected, an appropriate message is displayed and the system cannot operate until that malfunction is resolved.

  • Page 10: Equipment Labels, Symbols, Warning Statements And Abbreviations

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual 1.6 Equipment Labels, Symbols, Warning Statements and Abbreviations Figure 1: Q-Sense Label Table 1: Equipment Labels Equipment Label Description Power switch ON/OFF Communications connector. Date of Manufacture (YYYY-MM) Manufacturer Degree of protection against electric shock –...
  • Page 11 Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Medoc reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice, in line with the company policy of constant product improvement Proprietary 11 of 44...

  • Page 12: Electromagnetic Immunity

    1.7 Electromagnetic immunity The Q-Sense is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Q-Sense should assure that it is used in such an environment. Compliance level Electromagnetic environment – Immunity test...
  • Page 13 If the measured field strength in the location in which the Q-Sense is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Q-Sense should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the Q-Sense.

  • Page 14: Recommended Separation Distance Between Portable And Mobile Rf Communications Equipment And Q-Sense

    1.8 Recommended Separation Distance between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and Q-Sense The Q-Sense is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Q-Sense can help prevent...

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    1.9 Technical Data Medoc reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice, in line with the company policy of constant product improvement The table below describes the technical specifications and capabilities of the Q-Sense system. Table 2: Q-SENSE Specifications Parameter...
  • Page 16 Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Parameter Specification Screen Resolution 1366X768 and higher Patient Response Unit 2 buttons (Yes / No) Response Unit Product life time 10 years Proprietary 16 of 44...

  • Page 17: Thermode Management

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Thermode Management Medoc Main Station software enables you to create and manage your Thermode database. This section explains how to create a new Thermode file, load from existing file, edit, save and delete files. Enable/Disable Current Thermode Enabling or disabling the current Thermode controls whether or not the Thermode will be activated.

  • Page 18: Thermode File Management

    Using the correct Thermode parameters is critical to ensure the safe and reliable use of the Q- Sense Thermode. The Thermode properties are stored in Thermode files which are saved in the Medoc Main Station database. The Thermode properties currently in use by the Q-Sense system are also saved on the Q-Sense system memory.

  • Page 19: View Thermode List

    4. The Thermode list on the left side panel contains a list of all Thermodes currently listed in the database. 5. The last Thermode in the list is the Thermode file currently used in the Q-Sense device. This Thermode is indicated by the following icon: Only the Thermodes listed in the database can be edited.

  • Page 20: Delete A Thermode File

    5. Type a meaningful name (Thermode type, serial number) and click the Save button. 2.2.6 Import a Thermode File Import your Thermode files into the database when re-installing Medoc Main Station software or restoring from backup. Thermode files are identified by a .Thr suffix and can only be opened using Medoc Main Station software.

  • Page 21: Change The Thermode File Currently In Use

    2.2.8 Load Properties from Thermode Currently Used by the System Load properties currently stored in system memory into a new database Thermode file. This may be needed when re-installing Medoc Main Station and no backup files for the Thermode exist. To load Thermode parameters from the System: ‎...

  • Page 22: Thermode Properties

    The Thermode name, according to user selection. It is advisable to use meaningful names. Serial Number The Thermode serial number. Thermode Type The selected Thermode type (Q-sense). Model The Thermode model, according to selection. Last Modification The date when the Thermode properties were last updated.

  • Page 23: Figure 5: Thermode Properties - Lut

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Figure 5: Thermode Properties – LUT Proprietary 23 of 44...

  • Page 24: Thermode Calibration

    Thermode and/or Q-Sense systems. Calibration must be performed for each Thermode and System separately. The calibration procedure must be performed using the Calibration kit supplied by Medoc and Medoc Main Station software. Calibration may only be performed by a trained person, and only by using the Thermal Calibration Kit supplied by Medoc.

  • Page 25: Calibration Kit Setup

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual USB Cable YSI probe 4.8 mm Sensor 427 RS232 Mechanical adaptor jig body Thermode Digital adaptors Thermometer Thermal Grease RS232 Cable Figure 6: Calibration Kit Calibration Kit Setup 1. Place the Thermode adaptor over the mechanical jig body (see Figure 7, Figure Figure 8: Thermode adaptor over mechanical Figure 7: Thermode adaptor...

  • Page 26: Figure 10: Applying Thermal Grease

    Figure 13: Secure Thermode on jig 3 Figure 14: Hang the thermode and jig on the Q-Sense 6. Place the Thermode with the mechanical jig body on the Q-Sense device, see Figure 14 7. Turn ON the Thermometer, by pressing the ON button 8.

  • Page 27: Automatic Calibration

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Automatic Calibration Medoc highly recommends carefully reading the entire automatic calibration procedure, prior to the actual Thermode calibration. Make sure you have completed all instructions mentioned in section 3 .3, ‎ page (Calibration Setup). In order to use the automatic calibration, the decimal symbol on your PC must be set to “.”...

  • Page 28: Automatic Calibration Procedure

    ‎ (Thermometer Communication Setup). 2. Turn the Thermometer ON. 3. Start the Q-SENSE program and make sure that communication is established between the PC and the Q-SENSE system. 4. From the Settings menu, select the Software Settings option. The following screen is displayed:...

  • Page 29: Figure 19: Calibration Port Selection

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Figure 19: Calibration port selection 5. From the Calibration COM port drop down list, select the appropriate COM port for the YSI thermometer, according to the COM port to which it is connected. 6. Check whether communication with the YSI thermometer can be established, by pressing the Check button.

  • Page 30: Figure 21: Thermode Calibration - Thermode

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Figure 21: Thermode Calibration – Thermode The displayed window includes additional tab:  Automatic Calibration tab (blue mark). 10. Select the required Thermode you wish to calibrate, according to your system configuration (Q- sense). 11. From the Thermode name list on the left sidebar, select the Thermode you wish to calibrate (for further details regarding Thermode type and Thermode name see the Thermode management section , page 6).

  • Page 31: Concluding Steps

    Figure 23: Automatic Calibration Progress The calibration procedure is now in progress. 17. Wait until the automatic calibration procedure is complete. The Q-SENSE system sets the new calibration table as current by default. 18. Click the OK button. 3.4.3 Concluding Steps 1.

  • Page 32: Figure 24: Automatic Calibration Tab

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual 2. Select the Auto. Cal. tab. the following screen is displayed: Figure 24: Automatic Calibration tab 3. Select the Properties tab. the following screen is displayed: Figure 25: Automatic Calibration Properties tab 4. Automatic calibration properties can be changed according to the following table: Table 6: Automatic Calibration Properties Parameter Description...

  • Page 33: Manual Calibration

    .3, page (Calibration ‎ Setup). 2. Start the Q-SENSE program and make sure that communication is established between PC and the Q-SENSE system. 3. From the Settings menu, select the Hardware Settings option. The following screen is displayed: Figure 26: Hardware Settings Menu 4.

  • Page 34: Figure 28: Thermode Calibration - Manual Calibration Tab

    14. Repeat steps 9-13, until the calibration table has been completed for all 15 temperature points. 15. Click the Apply button in order to save and complete the calibration calculations. 16. Click the General tab. 17. Click the Set as Current button in order to load the new calibration table to the Q-SENSE system. Proprietary...

  • Page 35: Concluding Steps

     The minimum number of pairs required to enable the automatic completion of the calibration table is 10.  Q-SENSE system will automatically calculate and fill-in the remaining pairs according to complete calibration range, see Table 5, Page Medoc highly recommends performing a full calibration by calibrating all 15 temperature points.

  • Page 36: Error And Warning Messages

    10” missing points. “The number of defined calibration User calibrated less Click YES to let Q-SENSE table entries is more the than required than recommended program automatically fill-in 10, but less than the recommended 15 points remaining points.

  • Page 37: Sense Firmware

    Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual Q-SENSE Firmware Q-SENSE Firmware is the embedded software that runs and manages all system processes on the Q-SENSE Main Board CPU. Q-SENSE Firmware or license update should only be performed if required by Medoc or Medoc local representative.

  • Page 38: Figure 30: Opening Q-Sense

    Figure 31). JTAG USB port Figure 31: JTAG Port Location 6. Disconnect the communication USB cable from the COM USB port in the Q-SENSE system and insert it into the JTAG USB port, see Figure 32 USB cable JTAG port...

  • Page 39: Firmware Update

    8. Turn the Q-SENSE system OFF 9. Disconnect the JTAG adaptor from the main board 10. Close Q-Sense cover, make sure that internal pins are in place (see Figure 35, Figure 36) and return the screws that connect top and bottom cover.

  • Page 40: Figure 35: Closing Q-Sense

    12. Connect the Thermode, Response Unit and Power supply. Communication port Figure 37: Communication USB port 13. Turn the Q-SENSE system ON. System is now ready for use. The Q-SENSE system must be restarted after the update process. It will not work otherwise.
  • Page 41 Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual If the update process was not successful, repeat the entire procedure from step 1. If there is still a malfunction, call Medoc service for assistance. Enable the Thermode after update procedure. For additional information ‎ 2 .1 regarding Thermode Management refer to section , page 17.

  • Page 42: Firmware And License Update

    ‎ 4 .1 1. Following instructions in section 2. Connect Q-Sense to the power Turn Q-SENSE system ON (do not reconnect the Thermode). 3. Start JTAG Firmware Update from the Start Menu: StartAll ProgramsMedoc Medoc Main StationJTAG Firmware Update.
  • Page 43 Pathway Technical Reference Service Manual 14. Connect the Thermode, Response Unit and Power supply. 15. Turn the Q-SENSE system ON. System is now ready for use. 16. Start Medoc Main Station and establish communication with Q-Sense. 17. Enable the Thermode before performing system self-test for the first time after the firmware update The Q-SENSE system must be restarted after the update process.

  • Page 44: Appendix A - Rs232-Usb Adaptor Driver

    Make sure the RS232-to-USB adaptor is not connected to your PC before starting the driver installation procedure. The RS-232 to USB driver is automatically installed during installation of Medoc Main Station. This driver is used only for communication with Thermometer. In case it is needed to reinstall follow the...

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