Instrument Overview Front Panel Rear Plate Legend Mains Module Data Selector Indications Menu Upper Status Bar Dose Control Setup Menu Display Dose Indicator Transducer Connectors Lower Status Bar Individual Programs SIM Socket Symbols CAUTION! Please refer to the operating instructions and consider the physiological effects! Type BF component, not connected to protective ground wire.
Contents Introduction........................1 Description............................1 Application ...........................1 Contraindications .........................2 Controls and Indicators....................3 Function of Controls and Indicators ...................3 2.1.1 Mains Module <1>........................3 2.1.2 Upper Status Bar <2> ........................4 2.1.3 Display <3> ..........................4 2.1.4 Lower Status Bar <4> ........................4 2.1.5 Data Selector <5> ........................4 2.1.6 Dose Control <6>........................5 2.1.7...
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14 Accessories........................25 14.1 Standard Accessories ......................25 14.2 Other Accessories ........................25 15 Manufacturer’s Recommendations ................27 16 Index ..........................28...
Introduction 1 Introduction With your you have acquired a high-tech ultrasound therapy PHYSIOSON-Expert, unit. The instrument will only show its true potential, however, if you are well informed Operating Instructions about its functions. For this reason, carefully read the familiarize yourself with the use of the instrument.
2 Controls and Indicators Due to the subdivision of its comfort LCD, allows for easy opera- PHYSIOSON-Expert tion despite of its vast range of functions. The plastic housing and the front panel protect the electronic components and sim- plify cleaning.
(cursor stops flashing). The modified values are displayed in the upper status bar <2> or at the relevant position of the display <3>. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
In order to prevent an overdose, automatically Note PHYSIOSON-Expert switches to pulsed mode 2:5 as soon as the set dose limit is exceeded in continuous mode. This limit is set to 2 W/cm by default but may be Basic Settings adjusted in the basic settings (cf.
Han- dling malpractices can change the characteristics of the resonator. 2.1.12 SIM Socket <12> The SIM socket <12> serves for connecting the unit with a stimulation current unit for simultaneous PHYSIOMED-Expert Simultaneous Therapy therapy (cf. on page 11). PHYSIOSON-Expert...
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(automatic memory) Selected therapy time Example: Symbols on the upper status bar: pulsed ultrasound output, large transducer duty cycle 1:10 active ultrasound ultrasonic frequency ultrasound treatment (only) acoustic coupling 1 MHz confirmation active PHYSIOSON-Expert...
The instrument will carry out an automatic function check during which all functions and output values are checked and the transducer is calibrated. An audible signal is issued. The instrument is ready now. The parameters of the last treatment are preset. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
Switch off the instrument and switch it on again. If the error code is still displayed after several runs through the self-test routine, contact your service partner. Random instrument errors may conceivably occur as the result of harm- Note less spikes in the power line. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
Ultrasound Therapy 4 Ultrasound Therapy 4.1 General Information offers you three possibilities to start the ultrasound therapy: PHYSIOSON-Expert • direct start, • start via the indications menu with its proposals for treatment for a multitude of applications (page 16), •...
, the area of treatment and the therapy time are taken into account to apply a precisely specified amount of energy in J/cm to the tissue. Therapy Recommendations Acute indications J/cm 15...25 Chronic indications J/cm 30...40 Chronic and fibrotic scars J/cm 40...50 PHYSIOSON-Expert...
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(desired) and the real output power real ultrasound emission might differ between 10-20%, due to different rea- sons. We recommend to keep a value of 10 to compensate this effect as good as possible. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
That means that the effects of both forms of therapy can be util- ized. The ultrasonic transducer forms one pole of the stimulation current circuit, a plate electrode the second one. can be combined with the stimulation current therapy de- PHYSIOSON-Expert vice for a simultaneous therapy. The and the...
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(1) Plug one connector of the connecting cable into the SIM socket <12> on the rear side of the and the other one into the SIM socket of PHYSIOSON-Expert the stimulation current device. Please make sure that the plugs are tightly fixed in the socket.
THERAPY. icon to return to the indications menu. (4) Select the desired transducer and plug it into the transducer connector <11>. (5) Apply the ultrasound gel on the area of treatment. (6) Activate the acoustic coupling confirmation, if required. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
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Indications Menu (7) Set the dose with the dose control <6>. (8) Check the function of the coupling confirmation by lifting the ultrasonic trans- ducer shortly. At the end of the treatment, the timer will automatically switch off. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
(3) Press the data selector <5> to select the desired program. (4) Select the function Start program and press the data selector again. The program is started. The respective parameters are displayed on the display <3>. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
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(7) Activate the acoustic coupling confirmation, if required. (8) Set the dose with the dose control <6>. (9) Check the function of the coupling confirmation by lifting the ultrasonic trans- ducer shortly. At the end of the treatment, the timer will automatically switch off. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
Timer runs only with sufficient coupling Timer runs independently of coupling Dose threshold, i.e. where instrument switches from continu- ous to pulsed mode Volume and pitch of the timer signal Volume and pitch of the coupling confirmation Screen contrast Exit basic settings. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
(2) Select the desired parameter with the data selector <5> and confirm. (3) Set the desired value of the parameter. Modifications can be recognized im- mediately by means of acoustic or visual signals. (4) Exit the setup menu. The selected settings are immediately valid. PHYSIOSON-Expert...
Repairs to the instrument may be only performed by parties duly authorized by . Any repairs performed by an authorized agent PHYSIOMED ELEKTROMEDIZIN AG must be accompanied by written certification, describing the nature and extent of the repairs undertaken, as applicable with details regarding changes to nominal op- erating values or the operational range.
Han- dling malpractices can change the characteristics of the resonator! 12 Connecting a Stimulation Current Unit can be used for simultaneous therapy together with an appro- PHYSIOSON-Expert priate stimulation current unit. Simultaneous Therapy More information can be found in section on page 14.
- 1 / 5 100 Hz - 1 / 3 100 Hz - 2 / 5 100 Hz Ambient temperature + 10°C ... + 40°C Dimensions 34.5 x 13.3 x 26.7 cm (W x H x D) Weight 3.9 kg PHYSIOSON-Expert...
00851 Operating Instructions (English) 00626 Introduction to ultrasound therapy (English) For safety reasons, is to be used exclusively with original accessories. PHYSIOSON-Expert Usage of other manufacturers' accessories is at the user's risk. 14.2 Other Accessories Ref.-No. Description 00162 Connection cable (electrotherapy/ultrasound)
Medical Devices Directive UNIT: PHYSIOSON-Expert MANUFACTURER: PHYSIOMED ELEKTROMEDIZIN AG The apparatus has to undergo a safety regulation control every 18 months. E X T E N T : Visual inspection of the apparatus, extras and accompanying papers Functional testing of instrument and accessories...
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