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NSTRUCTION MANUAL
SOMNOwatch™ plus R&K
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
SOMNOmedics GmbH – Am Sonnenstuhl 63 – D-97236 Randersacker
Phone.: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94-0 – Fax: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94-49
E-Mail: info@somnomedics.de – Internet: www.somnomedics.de

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  • Page 1 Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. SOMNOmedics GmbH – Am Sonnenstuhl 63 – D-97236 Randersacker Phone.: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94-0 – Fax: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94-49...
  • Page 2 SOMNOmedics GmbH – Am Sonnenstuhl 63 – D-97236 Randersacker Phone: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94 - 0 – Fax: (+49) 931 / 35 90 94 - 49 E-Mail: info@somnomedics.de - Internet: www.somnomedics.de Rev. 2 29.10.2019 All proper names marked with TM are protected copyright by SOMNOmedics.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Introduction ............................ 6 About this instruction manual ..................... 6 Explanation of Symbols used in this Manual ................6 About the SOMNOwatch™ plus ....................7 Model and Device Number ......................7 Elements of keyboard ......................... 8 Configuration ..........................9 Safety instructions ........................10 Docking Station Driver Installation ....................
  • Page 4 6.3.3.4 EOG Analysis ......................42 6.3.3.5 Activity Analysis ...................... 44 6.3.3.6 Position Analysis ..................... 45 6.3.4 Menu - Analysis Channels ....................46 Menu – Filter ........................46 6.3.5 6.3.6 Menu - Keys ........................47 6.3.7 Menu - Markers ........................ 47 Menu –...
  • Page 5 Maintenance of SOMNOwatch™ plus ..................80 Cleaning and disinfection ......................80 Use and Maintenance of the Rechargeable Battery ..............80 Service ............................81 Technical specification ......................81 Lifetime ............................. 82 Malfunctions ..........................82 Storage ............................. 82 Advice to the electromagnetic compatibility ................82 Warranty ...........................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 Introduction The SOMNOmedics team would like to thank you for purchasing this product. We are confident that you will enjoy using the SOMNOwatch™ plus for many years. The SOMNOwatch™ plus has been developed by SOMNOmedics to meet the highest quality control standards available.

  • Page 7: About The Somnowatch™ Plus

    This Warning Symbol indicates potential danger to Patients, Property or Data Loss. 2 About the SOMNOwatch™ plus External Signal Status LED’s Light Sensor Input (AUX) Interface/Charger Connector Body Position Sensor Internal Buzzer Acceleration Sensor (x,y &z direction) Marker Button fig. 2-1: About the SOMNOwatch™ plus 2.1 Model and Device Number When unpacking the SOMNOwatch™...

  • Page 8: Elements Of Keyboard

    2.2 Elements of keyboard Picture Description Function green LED yellow LED Idle Mode Waiting Mode flashes 1x /3s Recording Mode flashes 16x /s Initialisation / data transfer 2s on Error during initialisation + buzzer Recording with programmed sampling of external signal: Status LED’s sampling on flashes 16x /s...

  • Page 9: Configuration

    2.3 Configuration The configuration includes a SOMNOwatch™ plus with EXG-Headbox (R&K Module) and body strap, a shoulder belt, the Docking Station and Battery Charger, a USB adapter cable, a Carry Bag for housing the SOMNOwatch™ plus, the Instruction Manual and the DOMINO light software for Initialisation, Data Transfer and Analysis.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Please contact SOMNOmedics or your SOMNOmedics Distributor. Only sensors designed and supplied by SOMNOmedics may be used with this unit. All sensors are provided unsterile nor are they intended to be sterilized. This device is not to be used on broken skin. If this device comes in contact with broken skin/blood, do not reuse this device and discard.

  • Page 11: Docking Station Driver Installation

    The body strap is made of material commonly used in clothing and non-medical watchbands, however if redness or swelling of the skin occurs where the band is in contact, please discontinue use immediately and consult your physician. 4 Docking Station Driver Installation 4.1 WinXP The first time you connect the SOMNOwatch™...

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    5 Operating Instructions Note: The SOMNOwatch™ plus automatically switches in idle mode when no measurement is running. The date and time of the PC system clock is transferred to the SOMNOwatch™ plus during initialisation. Therefore it is important to have preset the right date and time.
  • Page 13 Patient Data Input: ▪ Enter the data into the corresponding fields (see fig. 5-2). Type carefully as this information will be saved for later use. It is important to enter a Patient ID number. This number is used to store the Patient Data in the optional Patient Database.
  • Page 14 Now select the sleep R&K montage. The channels which will be recorded are defined here. fig. 5-4: Menu - Montage → Used to create a new montage → An existing montage may be saved with a different name after modification. Template: It is possible to change these analysis templates in the Global Settings.
  • Page 15 Start options: Manual start (1) → Measurement is started manually by pressing the marker button quickly 6 times consecutively. start immediately (2)→ Type in the recording duration. The measurement will be started immediately after initialisation. Auto Start (3)→ This option is used when the patient uses the SOMNOwatch™...

  • Page 16: Attaching The Sensors

    5.2 Attaching the Sensors a) Fit the SOMNOwatch™ plus to the Body Strap. b) Apply the shoulder belt and stick the EXG-Headbox onto it. Connect the EXG-Headbox to the SOMNOwatch™ plus. -16-...
  • Page 17 c) It is necessary to make sure that the skin, where the electrodes (gold or snap electrodes) are to be applied, are clean. Use an abrasive skin prepping gel (suitable for bio-electrical measurements) to prepare the patients skin. GND: Centre it in the middle of the forehead l: Top left of the left eye r: Bottom right of the right eye (Diagonal to EOG l)

  • Page 18: Data Transfer From Somnowatch™ Plus To Pc

    5.3 Data Transfer from SOMNOwatch™ plus to PC Once there are one or more measurements on the SOMNOwatch™ plus, it is possible to transfer these with the DOMINO light software and the Docking Station. Please proceed as follows: Connect the SOMNOwatch™ plus to the Docking Station. Press the Marker Button Start the data transfer by clicking the Transfer icon on the DOMINO light Panel.

  • Page 19: Open A Recorded Measurement

    5.4 Open a Recorded Measurement To open a recording, click on the Analysis symbol of the DOMINO light panel. The following window will open: Click on Name or Start to sort measurements alphabetically Processing Status or chronologically Saved measurements Search Options fig.
  • Page 20 If you open a measurement, which has not previously been analysed, the Preferences Window will open. Please choose the sleep R&K template at the tab Analysis. fig. 5-8: Analysis template “sleep R&K” The measurement is automatically analysed according to the predefined parameters in the Global Preferences (see Chapter 6.3.3).

  • Page 21: Analysis

    5.5 Analysis 5.5.1 Define the Begin and the End of the measurement Set Start Marker: Right click on the Raw Data area where you wish the Recording to Begin → left click on “Define Start” Set End Marker: Right click in the Raw Data area where you wish the Recording to End → left click on “Define End”...

  • Page 22: Edit Mode (Events)

    5.5.3.1 Edit Mode (Events) To mark an event in the Raw Data window, use the Keys on the keyboard that were assigned in the Keys menu in Global Preferences (see chapter 6.3.6). These keys or key combinations are used to edit the study in this mode.

  • Page 23: Editing Sleep Stages

    5.5.4 Editing Sleep Stages When a measurement is opened for the first time, the Sleep Profile will be analysed and displayed automatically according to the pre-programmed parameters set in the Global Preferences (see chapter. The Sleep Stages will be shown in a Bar above the raw data (fig. 5-10). fig.
  • Page 24 Page Forward Set Time - Set Time + Press a key or a key combination to classify the sleep stage. The Raw Data Window will automatically jump to the next epoch and the colour of the Sleep Stage that has been manually edited changes from Black to Red in the Staging Bar. See fig. 5-11. fig.

  • Page 25: Advanced Sleep Edit Mode

    5.5.4.2 Advanced Sleep Edit Mode This analysis method allows classifying sleep stages by defining thresholds in the analysis channels “A+B FFT”, “Delta FFT” or “I-EMG”. Move the mouse pointer to the position in the Raw Data Window where you want to set the “Sleep on set”...

  • Page 26: Define Artefact Areas

    5.5.5 Define Artefact Areas If you want a whole time segment to be marked as invalid, i.e. all raw data and all analysis channels are labelled as artefact and no events will be scored automatically, you can define it as “Global artefact”.

  • Page 27: Open The Report

    5.6 Open the Report Open the Report Selection by clicking on “Report...“ in the “Report“ menu. Select the sleep R&K template and click on the View Button. fig. 5-16: Report selection Note: Only events during TIB will be evaluated in the report. User Data / Patient Data It is possible to edit this data by clicking on Patient Info in the Report Preview window.
  • Page 28 Sleep Stages fig. 5-17: Sleep Profile fig. 5-17 shows the Sleep Profile and fig. 5-18 shows the percentage of each Sleep Stage in relation to the Total Time in Bed (TIB). fig. 5-18: Percentage of the Different Sleep Stages as a fraction of Total TIB fig.
  • Page 29 Period of time between the Lights off marker and the beginning of Sleep Latency Stage 1 Sleep Stage 1 (minimum of 3 epochs in stage 1 required). Period of time between the Lights off marker and the beginning of Sleep Latency Stage 2 Sleep Stage 2 (minimum of 1 epoch in stage 2 required).
  • Page 30 Microarousal (MA) Report This diagram indicates the Sleep Fragmentation of a patient’s sleep caused by Microarousals. It shows how “Disturbed” or “Undisturbed” a patient’s sleep is. Disturbed: Sleep fragmentation mainly in the intervals 0-1 min and 1-5 min Undisturbed: Sleep fragmentation mainly in the intervals 10-30 min, >30 min The bars indicate the percentage of sleep that was disturbed by 2 MA within an interval of e.g.
  • Page 31 Summary The Summary provides an indication of the severity of the analysed parameters. Green = Normal, Yellow = Mild, Orange = Medium and Red = Severe. The calculations are based on all the parameters in relation to all the relevant bibliographical references. Anamnesis, Findings, Diagnosis, Comments It is possible to enter this information by clicking on Patient Info button.

  • Page 32: Domino Light Software

    New releases of the DOMINO light Software are issued once or twice a year, as a result of our continued commitment to improving the system. These manuals are available free of charge for SOMNOmedics customers. The DOMINO light Software is intended for use exclusively with the SOMNOwatch™ plus.

  • Page 33: Domino Light Panel

    Before starting to use the Analysis Section of the software, it is necessary to activate it with a Registration Code. Please contact SOMNOmedics by fax, e-mail or telephone to obtain this. Please refer to fig. 6-2 for instructions on how to obtain and enter the Registration Code.

  • Page 34: Global Preferences

    Preferences will be saved to a file. Computer-ID – phone SOMNOmedics support. Quote this number and you will be given the Registration Code to enter here. fig. 6-2: Global Preferences – Menu - Folders The default folder can be chosen from the Recordings Directory using the symbol.

  • Page 35: Menu - Channels

    Menu – Channels 6.3.2 In the Channels Menu the characteristics of the Raw Data Signal can be adjusted. Colour, Signal Scaling, Signal Direction and Channel Order can all be configured. The Channel Order can be changed by using the Drag & Drop function. Auto size of Limit values for Signal signals...

  • Page 36: Menu - Analysis

    Menu – Analysis 6.3.3 In this menu, all variables of the built-in algorithms can be changed. It is also possible to set the display colour for each analysis trace and set the colour of the classification box for each event. See red box marked on below.

  • Page 37: Sleep Profile

    6.3.3.1 Sleep Profile The sleep analysis includes preset profiles for Adults and Paediatric patients (see the area marked green in fig. 6-5). The Sleep Profile Analysis calculates the sleep profile from the results of the Sleep FFT analysis (Delta, Alpha + Beta, AFV, Sigma), EOG analysis (REM), EMG, Heart Rate Variability, Sympatho Vagal Balance, Spindle Analysis and Body Position.
  • Page 38 The value “Max. Non-REM Epochs Number within REM Periods” is needed for the detection of REM phases. If the period between two REM epochs does not exceed the set number of 5 Non-REM epochs, these epochs will be reclassified as REM (Note: Wake  Non-REM). „Min.

  • Page 39: Sleep Fft Analysis

    REM: number of REM events per epoch I-EMG: absolute value (dB) (with respect to the maximum value within the recording) HRV: relative values (correlating to the difference between the minimum and maximum value of the recording) SVB: relative values (with respect to the maximum value of SVB within the recording) Spindle: number of spindles per epoch Sigma: absolute values (V) Blinks: number of blinks per epoch...
  • Page 40 The sleep FFT analysis is also used to determine Microarousals (MA). There are two methods for determining Microarousals: a) Detection of frequency increases in the EEG (cortical arousal), increase in AFV (Average Frequency Value) b) Detection of increase in Sigma frequency band Cortical Microarousal 1) Min.

  • Page 41: Spindle And K-Complex Analysis

    6.3.3.3 Spindle and K-Complex Analysis The spindle analysis is used to determine spindles and K-complexes in the EEG channel. fig. 6-11: Spindle Analysis 1) Min. Spindle [Hz] Minimum frequency of the EEG signal (to determine Spindle). 2) Max. Spindle [Hz] Maximum frequency of the EEG signal (to determine Spindle).

  • Page 42: Eog Analysis

    13) Max. Amplitude [µV] If the amplitude of the EEG signal is higher than the entered value, no K-complex is recognized. 11 / 12 fig. 6-12: EEG Curve with K-Complex 6.3.3.4 EOG Analysis The EOG analysis is used to determine rapid, conjugated eye movements, which occur during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) periods.
  • Page 43 µV fig. 6-14: EOG Analysis 1) Min. Amplitude Diff [µV] Minimum increase of an eye movement. 2) Min. Duration [ms] Minimum duration from the start to the end of one increase. 3) Oscillation Range [µV] Maximum fluctuation of the EOG-signal. When this value is exceeded, the eye movement will not be included in the analysis.

  • Page 44: Activity Analysis

    6.3.3.5 Activity Analysis fig. 6-16: Activity Analysis Time-frame [s] Size of the Analysis-Timeframe in detection of Activity. Max. value: Activity is equal to the maximal value within the timeframe. Average value: Activity is equal to the value composed of the average value within the timeframe.

  • Page 45: Position Analysis

    6.3.3.6 Position Analysis fig. 6-17: Position Analysis Analysis Window [s] The size of the time window, in which the dominant body position is determined. It is possible to change the classification of body position dependent on the attachment of the SOMNOwatch™...

  • Page 46: Menu - Analysis Channels

    6.3.4 Menu - Analysis Channels Within the Menu Analysis Channels the presentation of the analysis window can be formatted. The Channel Order can be changed by using the Drag & Drop function. Full Chart: Upon activating this option the respective curve will be displayed in full chart mode.

  • Page 47: Menu - Keys

    6.3.6 Menu - Keys The Keys menu allows you set the keyboard keys to be used during manual editing. Define and add events: Within the Keys Menu, predefined events can be associated to the programmed keys. These defined keys are available in the Edit mode of the Raw Data display to name of edit, add or delete events.

  • Page 48: Menu - Area Definition

    Menu – Area Definition 6.3.8 It is possible to define own area definitions in the Analysis window. The detected events within the defined areas will be shown itemised in the report. The default areas shown in fig. 6-22 are predefined at programme installation. Adding areas: Enter the name of the area in the field and click the button “Add Area”.

  • Page 49: Menu - Report

    6.3.10 Menu – Report 6.3.10.1 Standard Report In the Reports Menu, it is possible to configure Standard Report Templates to your specific needs. You can set the contents, the format and the order of the report items. As many reports as are required can be created by clicking on the symbol A template may be renamed by clicking on the symbol...

  • Page 50: User Defined Report

    6.3.10.2 User defined Report Click on Symbol (1) to create a User defined Report. Abb. 6-1: Create User Defined Report Type in the name for the report template and click on the symbol (2) on the right side. Now choose if the draft should be displayed in portrait or landscape format. At the top of the draft you will find the following symbols: Abb.
  • Page 51 Functions in the Label Editor: Here the background-colour of the label can be selected. A certain type and seize of font can be selected. Selection of alignment (left, centred, right). Selection: background transparent. If activated the text will be wrapped automatically at the end of each line. The label can be rotated in pre-defined steps.
  • Page 52 Adds an Analysis Channel to the report, displayed over complete night or only during TIB. Abb. 6-5: Analysis Channels selection Additional functions: full → short → only legend → without → Activates/Deactivates the timeline. The graphic can be rotated in pre-defined steps. Select if the analysis channel(s) are displayed showing the whole night, or only during TIB.
  • Page 53 A new page can be added or an existing page can be deleted by right clicking on the Page tab. It is also possible to change the orientation of the page. Abb. 6-6: Tab functions By Right clicking on an object, the following selection menu will appear: Abb.

  • Page 54: Analysis

    6.4 Analysis 6.4.1 Setting Analysis and Channels The Analysis Channels parameters can be set in the Global Preferences menu (see chapter 6.3.4) or they can be set directly in the current display. Double-click on the corresponding channel name in either the Analysis or Raw Data Window. All settings made in a specific patients recording will only be changed for that recording.

  • Page 55: Functions Of The Pop-Up Window

    6.4.2 Functions of the Pop-up Window To open pop-up windows use the right mouse button and click on either the Analysis or Raw Data Window. 6.4.2.1 Functions of the Analysis Pop-up Window fig. 6-27: Pop-up Window Analysis (1) Select channel… offers a comfortable method to manually select analysis channels to be displayed.
  • Page 56 (8) Show in bottom chart will display all correlating Raw Data for the section selected in the bottom chart. (9) Save Sample will save the marked area for addition to the reports. (see chapter 6.4.6) (10) Define area as … offers the possibility to define the marked period e.g. as jogging. The detected events within these defined areas will be shown in the report.

  • Page 57: Function Of The Raw Data Pop-Up Window

    6.4.2.2 Function of the Raw Data Pop-up Window fig. 6-29: Pop-up Window Raw Data (1) Select channel… offers a comfortable method to manually select analysis channels to be displayed. Select all channels Delete all channels Invert selection All Raw Data channels will have the same height fig.
  • Page 58 (9) Deep Sleep Threshold can be set manually at a transition from sleep stage 2 to sleep stage 3. All epochs with a higher percentage of Delta waves will automatically be scored as sleep stage 3 or 4 (see chapter 5.5.4.2). (10) FFT Module will illustrate graphically the frequency rate of the marked area.

  • Page 59: Layouts For Data Display In Analysis Mode

    6.4.3 Layouts for Data Display in Analysis Mode Several different display layouts are selectable for efficient data processing by clicking on tab View: A) The Analysis mode displays the Analysis curves only. B) The Raw Data mode displays the Raw Data curves only. C) The Standard mode splits the screen and displays both the Analysis window on the top and the Raw Data in the bottom window.

  • Page 60: Creating And Editing Samples

    6.4.6 Creating and Editing Samples It is possible to select and save Interesting Events from both the Raw Data and the Analysis Data. These Samples will be saved and can be added to the Reports. Samples are automatically stored in the Optional Data Base.

  • Page 61: The Event List

    6.4.7 The Event List You can open an event list by clicking Show analysis events in the Tools menu. fig. 6-34: Event List Choose e.g. the Flow Analysis to get a list with all the Flow Events. Double-Click on an event to jump directly to the corresponding position in the raw data window. →...

  • Page 62: Edit Modes

    6.4.8 Edit Modes It is possible to edit Events manually. Attention: The Automatic Analysis does not change any Manually Edited Events. Four techniques are provided for Manually editing Events in the Raw Data: Edit Mode, Quick Edit Mode, Select Edit Mode and the Repeat Mode. Select the required method from the Mode menu. Please note: The Time Base of the Raw Data cannot, as default, be changed while in Editing mode.

  • Page 63: Quick Edit Mode

    Jump to the beginning Keyboard layout of the recording Repeat Mode Jump to the end Quick Edit Mode of the recording Page Backward Page Forward Half Epoch Forward Reduce Time Base Increase Time Base Half Epoch Backward fig. 6-35: Keyboard Layout for Analysis 6.4.8.2 Quick Edit Mode The Quick Edit Mode allows an event to be marked without using the keyboard.

  • Page 64: Reports

    Reports There are Two ways to generate a report in the DOMINO light software: 1. Using the DOMINO light Report Generator (Standard or User Defined Report). 2. Exporting the entire result list to MS Excel. 6.5.1 Reports using the DOMINO light Report Generator Click on Report…...

  • Page 65: Form Letters

    6.6 Form Letters The DOMINO light Software incorporates the facility to generate Form Letters. These Form Letters can be used to send Diagnostic information to Referring Physicians, Healthcare Workers, Insurance Companies and the Patients. 6.6.1 Creating a Form Letter To create a new Form Letter, first open the required Patients Study.

  • Page 66: Opening A Form Letter

    6.6.2 Opening a Form Letter To create a new Form Letter, first open the required Patients Study. Now select Open Form Letter from the Reports menu. Double-click on the required Form Letter and it will be opened in MS Word automatically.

  • Page 67: Data Exchange

    6.7 Data Exchange 6.7.1 Data Export as Picture, in RIFF or ASCII Format Analysis and Raw data can be exported As a Picture (BMP or JPEG format) or As Data (RIFF or ASCII format) via the menu File → Export Analyses Data or Export Raw Data. 6.7.2 EDF+ Export EDF+ Export and EDF Import make it possible to exchange data between different Sleep Labs...
  • Page 68 The following window will open: = There is no EDF+ name assigned to the channel. = There is an EDF+ name assigned to the channel Save As Template from the translation table. Delete Template = An EDF+ name was manually assigned to the channel.
  • Page 69 A click on the Translate Table button opens the following window: fig. 6-43: EDF+ Translation Table Click on the button Add to add a new channel to the translation table. To enter the EDF+ Label or the Transducer Type it is necessary to double-click in one of the fields next to the Channel name.

  • Page 70: Archiving

    6.8 Archiving SOMNOmedics recommends archiving all successfully analysed recordings on a regular basis. We also recommend deleting the records from your hard drive once the data is archived. This process should be done regularly to ensure that there is sufficient storage space on the hard drive and that the data is protected from any damage.

  • Page 71: Archiving Database

    Archives, Form Letters and SOMNODB (Default Location: C:\SOMNOmedics\Somnowatch). Now select the files and copy them to a local directory (for example, C:\Backup\...). Save this directory to a CD using the CD burning programme that was supplied with your CD drive.

  • Page 72: Patient Database (Option)

    In order to use the Database, a registration code is required. Please contact SOMNOmedics Support to obtain this code. Please contact SOMNOmedics by fax, e-mail or telephone to obtain this. Please refer to fig. 6-47 for instructions on how to obtain and enter the Registration Code.

  • Page 73: Search Function

    6.9.2 Search Function When opening the database the following window appears: fig. 6-48: search in database You can search for patients or records using different criteria, e.g. name. When searching for recordings you can also search by means of results (1). You can choose from the following relational operators (4): a) „=“: equals...

  • Page 74: Menu - History

    Menu – History 6.9.3 Here you can create a PDF Click those buttons document, consisting of: to delete a Patient or patient picture a Recording from the Click here to edit the results of questionnairs database. Patients Data notes Patient data and corresponding measurements A Questionnaire can be...
  • Page 75 Adding trend function Within the History Menu, it is possible to produce a trend display of multiple recordings from one patient. Define a Template which includes all the required measurement results. Use the menu Tools → Result templates. The following window will open: Name of the default Template Create...
  • Page 76 Click on Tools→Results to display all results that were selected in the default template. To add results to the list click on Tools→Select Results and use Drag & Drop. The Trend of specific values (select Trend→Create Trend Display) can be displayed. From this window, results can be Mark parameters in the list, click on added to the list using Drag &...

  • Page 77: Menu - Recording

    Menu – Recording 6.9.4 Click on this button to display the Report Display of the Patients’ sleep profile Display of the Results fig. 6-52: Menu - Recording This menu displays all Analysed Results and all edited entries including Anamnesis, Findings, Diagnosis and Comments.

  • Page 78: Menu - Summary Picture

    6.9.5 Menu - Summary Picture fig. 6-53: Menu - Summary Picture This Menu shows the Summary Graphics from the Patients’ Analyses Curves. -78-...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Possible Reason What to do? Analysis Unable to start Registration code Contact SOMNOmedics Support and request the Analysis. not entered. registration code. Enter the registration code into the Global Preferences in the Folders menu. After entering the code, click on the Save and Exit button.

  • Page 80: Maintenance Of Somnowatch™ Plus

    8 Maintenance of SOMNOwatch™ plus 8.1 Cleaning and disinfection Regularly clean the device to ensure trouble free operation. Cleaning the device: Wipe the case using only mild detergents. DO NOT use a wet or fluffy cloth. Other disinfectants, approved by DGHM, may be used after testing that they do not damage the surface of the device.

  • Page 81: Service

    9 Service 9.1 Technical specification 10 Channels Name Measuring Range Frequency Range Accuracy 3x Acceleration Sensor ±6g (x,y &z direction) Body Position Ambient Light Marker Button 2x EOG ±600µV 0,2-35 Hz 1x EEG ±600µV 0,2-35 Hz 1x EMG ±600µV 0,2-150 Hz Data Processing 12 Bit ADC Different Sampling Rates Adjustable ( 1/60s - 256/s)

  • Page 82: Lifetime

    The device is not working correctly (poor measurements) Components are loose or fit poorly Connectors are damaged (crushed or cut cables) Please contact your local distributor for a fast response or contact SOMNOmedics for a fast and efficient response. Please see chapter 9.6. 9.1 Storage Keep the SOMNOwatch™...

  • Page 83: Disposal Of Parts And The Somnowatch

    9.5 Disposal of Parts and the SOMNOwatch plus Device Used or replaced parts and devices must be disposed of according to local regulations for environmental protection. Saved patient data on the SOMNOwatch plus has to be deleted. -83-...

  • Page 84: Contact

    +49 (0) 9 31 / 35 90 94 49 We also provide service and support via e-mail on: service@somnomedics.de Unfortunately it is sometimes possible that our hotline may be busy when you call and you will be redirected to our mailbox. When this happens, please leave your name and telephone number so that we can call you back promptly.

  • Page 85: Notes

    9.7 Notes -85-...

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