Richmar SoundCare Plus Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Richmar Manuals
  4. Medical Equipment
  5. SoundCare Plus
  6. Instruction manual

Richmar SoundCare Plus Instruction Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

SoundCare™ Plus
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the SoundCare Plus and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Richmar SoundCare Plus

Summary of Contents for Richmar SoundCare Plus

  • Page 1 SoundCare™ Plus INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This manual is valid for the SOUNDCARE™ Plus This user manual is published by Richmar. Richmar does not guarantee its contents and reserves the right to improve and amend it at any time without prior notice. Amendments may however be published in new editions of this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION _______________________________4 1.1 General Description 1.2 Indication For Use 2. SAFETY INFORMATION _________________________________ 5 2.1 Contraindications 2.2 Warnings, Cautions, Adverse Reactions 3. PRESENTATION _______________________________________9 3.1 Panel for Front view 3.2 Liquid Crystal Display 3.3 Treatment Head 3.4 Symbol Definitions 3.5 Key Function 4.

  • Page 4: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 General Description This manual has been written for the SoundCare™ Plus. It contains general information on the operation, precautionary practices, and maintenance information. In order to maximize use, efficiency, and the life of the system, please read this manual thoroughly and become familiar with the controls, as well as the accessories before operating the system.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    2. SAFETY INFORMATION Read instruction manual before operating. Be sure to comply with all “Contraindications”, Warnings”, “Cautions” and “Adverse reactions” in the manual. Failure to follow instructions may cause harm to user or device. 2.1 Contraindications This device should not be used for symptomatic local pain relief unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome has been diagnosed.
  • Page 6 The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and their definitions before operating this equipment. The definition of these symbols are as follows. Caution: Text with a “CAUTION” indicator will explain possible safety infractions that could have the potential to cause minor to moderate injury or damage to equipment.
  • Page 7 8. DO NOT use solvents to clean the device. 9. A damaged device must no longer be used. 10. The device must only be serviced, repaired and opened by authorized sales center. 11. Dispose of the device in accordance with local regulations. Keep the operating instructions with the device.
  • Page 8 8. This device has been thoroughly tested and inspected to assure proper performance and operation! 9. Patients with an implanted neurostimulation device must not be treated with or be in close proximity to any shortwave diathermy, microwave diathermy, therapeutic ultrasound diathermy, or laser diathermy anywhere on their body.

  • Page 9: Presentation

    3. PRESENTATION 3.1 Panel for Front View PROGRAM FREQUENCY DUTY CYCLE TIME STOP SoundCare plus ™ Program Selection Buttons Frequency Adjustment Button (1MHz and 3MHz) Duty cycle adjustment Button Treatment Time Adjustment Button Liquid Crystal Display Stop Button Central Controller Dial Treatment Head Select Button Socket for 5cm2 Sound Head 10.

  • Page 10: Treatment Head

    3.2 Liquid Crystal Display Program indicator Output intensity/power Frequency indicator Ultrasound output indicator Duty cycle indicator Pause indicator Timer indicator Working Sound Head Size 3.3 Treatment head Sound head aperture: Makes contact with patient during treatment. Sound head LED Indicator: Indicates if sound head is in working (steady green light) or non working state.

  • Page 11: Symbol Definitions

    3.4 Symbol Definitions Below are the definitions for all of the symbols used in the Ultrasound therapy device. Study and learn these symbols before any operation of the system. On/Off Switch The Connection Socket of Treatment Head Stop Treatment STOP Start/Pause Button Pause Ultrasound Intensity...

  • Page 12: Installation

    DQ9275W1 1cm2 Ultrasound head DQ9276MGC Medical Grade Adapter SoundCare Plus Manual 4.2 Connection Power supply connections must comply with national requirements for medical clinics. This equipment has a safety ground connection and must be connected to another grounded wall socket.

  • Page 13: Switching On

    CAUTION: Only use the sound heads supplied with the device. If a replacement sound is needed, please contact your supplier to get a replacement from the manufacturer. DO NOT use any other sound heads with this device. 4.3 Switching On Turn on the device using the power switch.
  • Page 14 Choice / Select Therapy Program Program Up/Down Selection: Press button to choose between U01-U10 Select the Ultrasound Frequency: 1MHz or 3MHz Freq Up/Down Selection: Press button next to FREQUENCY to choose the desired frequency for treatment. Select Sound Head Sound head size: Press next to 1cm and 5cm2 button to choose which sound head will be used for the selected parameters.

  • Page 15: Start Treatment

    Select Treatment Time Treatment Time Selection: Press  or  button next to TIME to decrease or increase treatment time for desired treatment time. 5.2 Start Treatment Place a generous amount of ultrasound gel on the treatment area. Place the ultrasound head on treatment area and move in slow circular motions while rotating the central controller dial to clockwise to slowly increase the intensity to a comfortable level to the patient.

  • Page 16: During The Treatment

    5.5 During the Treatment • The sound head must be moved in slow circular motions, constantly during treatment. • Ask the patient regularly about his/her experiences. If necessary, the treatment can be adjusted. By using the central controller dial, the output can be reduced or increased to a comfortable level •...

  • Page 17: Pause

    5.7 Pause Press the central controller dial to pause the treatment. Press the dial again to continue the treatment. 5.8 Emergency stop to stop treatment immediately. Press 5.9 The Treatment head A treatment head is a precision instrument. Great care is taken in the development and production in order to obtain the best possible beam characteristics.

  • Page 18: Disconnecting From The Wall Socket Power Supply

    CAUTION: NEVER apply the gel to the treatment head. The treatment head will register this as contact and may emit ultrasound energy, which could damage the treatment head. Always use gel with the requirements for medical use, such as with CE mark, or are legally marketed in the US. 5.11 Disconnecting from the Wall Socket Power Supply Switch the button on the side of the device to the OFF position first.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    6. MAINTENANCE 6.1 Cleaning the Device Switch off the device and disconnect it from the mains supply. The device can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use lukewarm water and a non-abrasive liquid household cleaner (no abrasive, no alcohol content solution). If a more sterile cleaning is needed, use a cloth moistened with an antimicrobial cleaner.

  • Page 20: Diagnostics

    7. DIAGNOSTICS 7.1 Displays Fail to Light up Check to see if the main adapter is connected to the device and the main supply. 7.2 Error Figure 3 The device has discovered a fault during or after the self-test. The error displays the following figure 3.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    8. SPECIFICATIONS 8.1 Technical Specifications: Acoustic Frequency 1MHz±10%,3MHz±10% Output Power 0.5W-10.0W±20%, when duty factor>80% for 5cm2 0.5W-15.0W±20%, when duty factor<70% for 5cm2 0.1W-2.0W±20%, when duty factor>80% for 5cm2 0.1W-3.0W±20%, when duty factor<70% for 5cm2 Pulse repetition rate 100Hz±10% Duty factor 10%-100%, Stepping 10% Timer Max.

  • Page 22: Program List Table

    Environmental conditions for use Environment temperature 50 °F - 104 °F (10°C - 40°C) Relative humidity 30%-85% Atmospheric pressure 800-1060hPa Environmental conditions for storage Environment temperature 14°F - 131 °F (-10°C - 55°C) Relative humidity 10%-90% Atmospheric pressure 700-1060hPa 8.2 Program List Table Program Frequency Duty Cycle...

  • Page 23: Skin Care Tips

    9. SKIN CARE TIPS Follow these suggestions to avoid skin irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin: Wash the area of skin you will be using the device with soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry the area completely before and after placing device. 2.

  • Page 24: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Tables

    12. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) TABLES IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The SoundCare™ Plus device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the SoundCare™Plus should assures that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 25 Immunity IEC 60501 Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance test test level level Conducted 3 Vrms 3 Vrms Portable and mobile RF Communications RF lEC 150 kHz equipment should be used no closer to any 61000-4-6 to 80 MHz part of the device, including cables, than Radiated 3 V/m 3 V/m...
  • Page 26 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the SoundCare™ Plus device The SoundCare™ Plus device is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the SoundCare™...

  • Page 27: Glossary Of Symbols

    13. GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS Serial number Attention: Read the operating instruction before use! Equipment capable of delivering output values in excess of 10mA r.m.s. or 10V r.m.s. averaged over any period of 5s. Electrical devices are recyclable material and should not be disposed of with household waste after their useful life! Help us to protect the environment and save resources and take this device to the ap- propriate collection points.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Richmar’s sole obligation in the case of any breach of its warranties set forth in the manual shall be, at Richmar’s option, to replace the Product with a new or factory certified refurbished product without charge to the purchaser or to refund the purchase price of the Product.
  • Page 29 4. The following is excluded under the warranty: a. All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment, e.g. nonobservance of the user instruction. b. Any device that has been opened or has a damaged warranty seal, automatically voids the warranty and no refund or warranty replacement will be provided.
  • Page 32 Manufactured for: 3315.19.06.A ©2019 Compass Health Brands Corp.

Table of Contents