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Caputron ActivaDose II tDCS User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Activadose tDCS Device User Manual Caputron Contents Activadose II tDCS Device at a glance ...................... 2 Notice ................................ 3 Warnings and Precautions ........................... 3 Contraindications ............................ 4 Indications for Use ............................ 4 Introduction .............................. 4 Activadose II tDCS Unit Safety and Convenience Features ................ 4 Setting Up the Activadose II tDCS Unit ...................... 5 Preparing Electrodes and User for tDCS Session .................. 6 Operating the Activadose II tDCS Unit ...................... 6 Electrode Placements ........................... 8 Saline Application ............................ 8 Sponge and Electrode Maintenance ...................... 8...

  • Page 3: Activadose Ii Tdcs Device At A Glance

    Activadose tDCS Device User Manual Caputron Activadose II tDCS Device at a glance Order Number: 001-48 A/W 001-116 Rev B P/N 001-49 Rev B...

  • Page 4: Notice

    (e.g., pacemakers). Doing so may cause the support system to malfunction. 7. Exercise caution in handling the ActivaDose II tDCS Unit. Do not allow it to be dropped or immersed in fluids. Do not connect unit to external devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction or user injury.

  • Page 5: Contraindications

    Contraindications When performing studies on subjects, the contraindications issued by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for tDCS are the following: The Activadose II tDCS Unit is contraindicated for use on patients with electrically sensitive support systems (e.g., pacemakers). On subjects with metal implants in the head. On subjects that are pregnant.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Activadose Ii Tdcs Unit

    Activadose tDCS Device User Manual Caputron F. Automatic Current Ramp Up: After selecting the desired dose and setting the current, stimulation can be started. The unit automatically ramps up the current output at a rate comfortable for most users. The current may be adjusted for user comfort any time during tDCS session, including during current ramp up.

  • Page 7: Preparing Electrodes And User For Tdcs Session

    Note: Red Anode ( + ) Black Cathode ( - ) E. Apply tDCS sponge electrodes to user at the intended positions according to the specific electrode montage selected using the Caputron Universal Strap. Operating the Activadose II tDCS Unit Normally, a typical tDCS session requires only three steps: 1.
  • Page 8 Activadose tDCS Device User Manual Caputron 2. “TIME” shows time remaining in minutes and seconds until tDCS session is complete. Time calculation is automatic. 3. “CURRENT” shows actual current being delivered in mA- minutes. 4. Automatic current ramp includes built in “comfort pauses.”...

  • Page 9: Electrode Placements

    Electrode Placements As tDCS is still investigational (As of October 2018), Caputron is not permitted to provide medical use instruction on electrode placement for various electrode montages. However we do provide a list of third party resources on our website that allows you access to a thorough archive of current, up-to-date tDCS electrode montages with their corresponding intended effects.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Activadose tDCS Device User Manual Caputron Troubleshooting Display Shows Possible cause Corrective Action “ELECTRODE • • Loose electrical connections Turn CURRENT knob REJECT” and “REJ” at one or both electrodes. counterclockwise to indicator lights • “PAUSE” stimulation and One or both electrodes have silence beep.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Activadose tDCS Device User Manual Caputron • • “LOW BATT Battery voltage is too low for Replace battery. REJECT” and during stimulation to continue. stimulation “BAT” • Unit will not allow indicator lights. stimulation to be restarted. • Unit ramps down current before preset dose is complete.

  • Page 12: Warranty

    Activadose tDCS Device User Manual Caputron Pause Feature YES (w/recalculation when restarted) Visual indicators Low battery and open circuit Audible Alerts Low battery, open circuit, and end-of stimulation Auto Shut-Off Will automatically shut off after one (1) minute, if not in use.

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