Device Design; Touch Screen Control - Dynatronics DYNATRON SmarTRAC Operator's Manual

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Device Design

The SmarTRAC is a combination of computer technology, functional design, and operational convenience.
The device is intended for use by professional users only, such as qualified personnel in physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and
adjacent areas. The device is ideal for lumbar and cervical traction. Sequential programming is possible in order to program
combinations of traction which can be stored as favorites for later use.
The device is designed in a plastic housing with a full color touch screen interface on which the professional user can enter
various parameters by a single touch. Parameters for traction include traction force, base force, base hold time, treatment
time, speed, and others, depending on the selected traction mode. Different settings can be configured, like language,
brightness, end of treatment sounds, force unit (N, Kg, lbs), and body weight unit (Kg, lbs).
The professional user must operate the device by selecting one or a combination of force protocols categorized in 5 groups
(Continuous, Intermittent, Cyclic, Progressive, and Regressive) for the treatment of the patient.
The device motor delivers traction to the patient via the cord and connected accessories at a force between 3.5 lbs (15
Newton) and 202 lbs. (900 Newton). The maximum protocol time is 150 minutes. As a safety measure, if more than 150
minutes are set, the device will not start.
Several safety measures are running and controlling the device during operation. The patient stop is one of these measures. It
needs to be connected for the SmarTRAC to function. When the user presses the patient stop, or if it becomes disconnected,
the treatment will end and the force will be lowered by means of the hardware design. An optional remote can be used by the
patient to decrease actual force during treatment.
The SmarTRAC is used in conjunction with a suitable treatment table. The treatment table is not part of the SmarTRAC
package and must be purchased separately.
The original SmarTRAC was developed before 1982 and has proven to be a reliable therapeutic device over the years.

Touch Screen Control

By means of a touch-screen interface, the device is easy to operate. A single touch can select four main functions from the
main touch screen:
• Configuration
• Clinical Protocols
• Favorites (pre-programmed protocols)
• Manual Operation
English is the default language; however, French and Spanish can also be selected through the touch screen. Brightness can
be adjusted, an auditory tone signaling the end of treatment can be selected, and other configurations are possible.
Clinical Protocol
With one touch on the main screen, "Clinical Protocol" can be selected. A new screen reveals a selection of protocols from
which to choose. If necessary, additional information will be requested before finalizing the selection an be made.
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