Caputron ActivaDose II Manual page 4

C. Turning the Dose Controller ON and OFF: The dose controller can be
turned ON by depressing the On/Dose/Start knob OR turning it clockwise.
The unit can be turned OFF by depressing the On/Dose/Start knob. Note: If
a treatment is being performed and the unit is turned off, it will automatically
ramp down prior to shut-off.
D. Pause Feature: If a pause in treatment is desired, pressing the CURRENT
knob will automatically ramp down the current and place the unit in pause
mode. The current can also be turned down manually to activate pause
mode. To restart the treatment, set the current to the desired level and turn
the On/Dose/Start knob clockwise. The unit will automatically recalculate the
treatment time, ramp up and continue the treatment.
E. Automatic Time Calculation: Only the desired dose and current need to be
entered for a treatment. All time calculations are performed automatically,
even if dose and current settings are changed or the unit is paused.
F. Automatic Current Ramp Up: After selecting the desired dose and setting
the current, treatment can be started. The unit automatically ramps up the
current output at a rate comfortable for most patients. The current may be
adjusted for patient comfort any time during treatment, including during
current ramp up.
G. Automatic or Manual Current Ramp Down: After the preset dose is
reached, the current automatically ramps down to 0.0 mA and the unit beeps,
terminating the treatment. Also, automatic current ramp down takes place if
a "LOW BATTERY REJECT" occurs during treatment. Current may be turned
off manually any time, including during ramp up, to terminate treatment.
H. Resistance Limit: Occasionally, when treating high resistance skin areas, such
as the plantar surface of the foot, the unit may beep and flash "LIMIT" on the
display. However, the unit will continue treatment if possible. As resistance
drops during treatment, the unit will automatically ramp up the current to the
desired level, or as high as possible if the desired level cannot be reached.
I. Dose and Current Limit: The unit will beep and the dose display will flash
"LIMIT" if an attempt is made to turn the dose knob beyond the upper limit
of 80.0 mA-min. (milliamps-minutes). Also, the unit will beep and the current
display will flash "LIMIT" if an attempt is made to turn the current knob
beyond the maximum of 4.0 mA. Refer to directions for use supplied with
electrodes for maximum recommended dose and current.
J. Electrode Reject: Circuit problems (e.g., loose electrodes, dry skin,
improperly connected electrodes, inappropriate drugs, etc.) can cause an
"ELECTRODE REJECT." The unit beeps, the "REJ" light flashes and the
display shows "ELECTRODE REJECT." The current output is turned off
automatically. See Section X, "Troubleshooting," to correct the problem.
VI. SETTING UP THE ACTIVADOSE® II IONTOPHORESIS
DELIVERY UNIT
A. Install 9V Battery: Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
1. Prior to a treatment, if battery power is too weak for proper circuit opera-
tion, the current output of the unit will remain disabled and the "BAT"
indicator will light. If a treatment is attempted, the alarm will sound and
the display will flash
"LOW BATTERY."
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