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- Page 1 NIRx NIRScout User Manual User Manual for NIRScout™, NIRScoutX™, NIRScoutXP™ Systems NIRx Medical Technologies LLC 15 Cherry Lane Glen Head, NY 11545, USA www.nirx.net Rev. No. 4.1, 08/2015 Page 1/36...
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- Page 3 NIRx, NIRScout, NIRScout Extended, NIRScoutX, NIRSport, NIRStar, NIRSlab, NAVI are Trademarks of NIRx Medical Technologies, LLC. NIRx products are protected by one or more of the following issued US patents and associated foreign patents: 6,081,322, 6,662,128, 6,795,195, 6,937,884, 7,046,832, 7,099,519, 7,142,304, 7,471,975,...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
NIRx NIRScout User Manual Table of Contents General Information ..........................7 Intended Use ..........................8 Correct Use ............................ 8 Electric Safety ..........................8 Intended Readership ........................9 Related Documents ........................9 Problem Reporting Instructions ....................10 Handling and Maintenance ......................... 10 Transport and Storage ......................... - Page 6 Fiber optic probes and Led illuminators ..................22 Probe holders / Head Gear ......................22 Cables ............................22 Error Messages and Trouble Shooting ....................27 List of Approved Accessories ....................... 28 NIRScout / NIRScoutX Technical Specifications ................... 29 Page 6/36...
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Page 7: General Information
NIRx NIRScout User Manual 1 General Information Attention, consult accompanying documents. Type BF equipment. Warning, high voltage. Protective earth (ground). Do not dispose off in household garbage. Contact Manufacturer for proper disposal information. Mains disconnect OFF. Mains disconnect ON. Visible and invisible laser radiation... -
Page 8: Intended Use
NIRx NIRScout User Manual 1.1 Intended Use The NIRScout/NIRScoutX NIRS measurement system is not a medical device and may be used in the context of non-medical applications in order to carry out fundamental research on the basis of neurophysiological methodology and data. -
Page 9: Intended Readership
WARNING! Modification of the equipment is not permitted. 1.4 Intended Readership This document is required reading for operators of NIRx NIRS imaging devices of the NIRScout™ product family in order to avoid instrument misuse potentially leading to hardware malfunctions or data corruption. -
Page 10: Problem Reporting Instructions
2 Handling and Maintenance 2.1 Transport and Storage NIRScout devices are mobile instruments and may be moved by the user between different investigation sites (i.e., labs, exam rooms, etc.) within the institution of the original installation. When storing the instrument, it should be covered to protect it from dust. NIRx recommends its dedicated hardcase containers for prolonged storage and transport. -
Page 11: Routine Maintenance
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) of blood perfusion dynamics in the human head. NIRScout is a research instrument. The instrument and all accessories are to be used for research NIRx products are NOT “medical devices” intended to be used for the purpose of diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or used as a life support device. -
Page 12: Functional Description
Opto Iso Trigger input Fig. 1: Block diagram of NIRScout functional components and interconnections. FOC: Fiber optic cable; PD: Photo diode; LP: Low-pass filter; LED: Light emitting diode; DI: Digital input; Opto Iso: Opto-isolator; USB: Universal serial bus; MUX: Multiplexer; DAC: Digital-to-analog converter; DO: Digital out; CTR: Counter; CTRL: Controller;... -
Page 13: Hardware Components
NIRx NIRScout User Manual all data acquisition and control hardware necessary for instrument operation. This includes digital I/O lines, counters, an analog-to-digital converter, and digital-to-analog converters. The LED driver card provides multiple parallel precision current sources which allow the desired intensity control of the LED emitters. -
Page 14: Usb Controller Card
NIRx NIRScout User Manual Fig. 2: (a) Front view of the NIRScout 816 imaging system. (1) Quad-channel detection cards QDC-10; (2) USB controller card USB-1618 with Trigger input (3); (4) Led driver card LED-16. (b) Rear View showing AC power inlet and power main On/Off switch (1). -
Page 15: Led Driver Card
4.5 Optical Probes Spectroscopic measurements of the cerebral hemodynamics are performed by placing optical emitters (‘sources’) and receivers (‘detectors’) on the scalp. As illumination sources for the NIRScout systems serve dual-wavelength LED emitters, which are placed directly on the skin. -
Page 16: Connecting Fiber Optics To The Imager
NIRx NIRScout User Manual Fig. 3: Sensors used with the NIRScout system. (a) Detection fiber optical cabels, bundle of four. The black plastic tips are placed on tissue, the metal end ferules are inserted into the detection card. (b) Bundle of eight dual- wavelength LED emitters. -
Page 17: Experimental Setup
NIRx NIRScout User Manual 4.7 Experimental Setup Fig. 4 shows an example of a complete NIRScout measurement setup (no control PC shown). The target under investigation is a head phantom (Dynamical Optical Tissue Simulator – DOTS). To organize the probe cables and to serve as a strain relief an articulated arm with cable clamp is used. -
Page 18: Trigger Output
NIRx or one of its authorized vendors. 5.2 Probe holders / Head Gear A wide range of head caps and probe holders is available for the NIRScout Series to suit the diverse range of intended user applications. To provide up-to-date information about available products, please inquire with NIRx or one of its authorized vendors. -
Page 19: Disposables
Third-party disposables such as spatulas (for parting hair), contact gel, etc. may be used as long as the applicable directives for medical safety (biocompatibility, etc.) are complied with. To assure uncompromised data quality, we strongly advise use of disposables recommended by NIRx. Page 19/36... -
Page 20: Nirscout Extended (Nirscoutx) Devices
Fig. 7: Front view of the NIRScoutX 816 imaging system. (1) Quad-channel detection cards QDC-10; (2) Trigger input/otput card; (3) Led driver card LED-82; (4) Mains On/Off switch. 6.1 Overview NIRScoutX is functionally identical to the NIRScout products but offers the following extended capabilities: ... -
Page 21: Led Driver Card
NIRx NIRScout User Manual place while the device is not in use and during powering the system on or off. There is no status indicator for USB connectivity to the host on the instrument. 6.4 LED Driver Card Up to three 8-channel or 16-channel LED driver cards may be used in the three leftmost slots of the instrument front. -
Page 22: Optical Probes
NIRx or one of its authorized vendors. 7.2 Probe holders / Head Gear A wide range of head caps and probe holders is available for the NIRScout Series to suit the diverse range of intended user applications. To provide up-to-date information about available products, please inquire with NIRx or one of its authorized vendors. - Page 23 NIRx NIRScout User Manual minimum for each wire), IEC C13 type connector for instrument connection, and applicable approvals or certification (e.g., EU: VDE, TÜV, GS,... US: CSA, UL, … etc.). A 3-m long trigger cable is included with the instrument, which connects a standard PC parallel port (25- pin sub-D female connector) to the 15-pin sub-D connector at the Trigger I/O card front panel.
- Page 24 (e.g., inserted in test medium). NIRScout Extended Plus is functionally identical to the NIRScoutX products but offers integrated, fiber- based laser illumination at up to 64 source channels at 2 wavelengths or up to 32 sources at 4 wavelengths.
- Page 25 NIRx NIRScout User Manual 8.2 Hardware Component 8.2.1 Main Switch and Status Lights The lower right of the system front panel contains the mains (AC) power switch to turn on the instrument. In the OFF position, a ‘0’ symbol is visible on the upper face of the rocker switch.
- Page 26 NIRx NIRScout User Manual Laser Operation Be sure to connect the laser source fibers to the Laser Ports of the laser source card (see figure on the right). Set NIRStar software to ‘Laser Illumination mode’ and proceed with the measurement (see NIRStar™...
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Page 27: Error Messages And Trouble Shooting
NIRx NIRScout User Manual Error Messages and Trouble Shooting Error / Warning / Problem Potential Cause Recommended Action Power LED does not light up No power to Check if power switch is turned on instrument Check if AC line is properly connected. -
Page 28: List Of Approved Accessories
Adapter cable to connect parallel-cable (25-pin) to 10-pin IDC trigger input NMA-XX Mechanical arm Articulated arm for support of fiberoptics and LED cables NBP-XX Base plate Mounting plate to stabilize NIRScout and to provice mounting point for mechanical Page 28/36... -
Page 29: Nirscout / Nirscoutx Technical Specifications
NIRx NIRScout User Manual 9 NIRScout / NIRScoutX Technical Specifications All specifications apply to NIRScout (‘NSC’) and NIRScoutX (‘NSX’) instruments, unless otherwise indicated. Optical Detection No. of Channels ............NSC: 4-24 (Parallel Digital Demodulation) NSX: 4-32 (Parallel Digital Demodulation) Sensitivity ..............better 1pW NEP Dynamic Range ............ - Page 30 Declaration of Electromagnetic Emissions/Immunity Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The NIRScout equipment needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided below. Mobile and portable RF communications devices can affect the equipment.
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- Page 32 NIRx NIRScout User Manual Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The NIRx NIRScout is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the NIRx NIRScout should assure that is used in such an environment.
- Page 33 NIRx NIRScout User Manual Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The NIRx NIRScout is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the NIRx NIRScout should assure that is used in such an environment.
- Page 34 NIRx NIRScout User Manual Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The NIRx NIRScout is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the NIRx NIRScout should assure that is used in such an environment.
- Page 35 The NIRxbNIRScout is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controller. The customer or the user of the NIRx NIRScout can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the NIRx NIRScout as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
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