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Summary of Contents for Rehan Electronics i-Pulz

  • Page 1 User Manual User Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL Read this manual carefully before using the i-Pulz TENS device and keep to the instructions of your doctor or specialist. Table of contents 1 Safety information, maintenance and defects ....... 5 1.1 Use of the device ..............5 1.2 Precautions ................
  • Page 4 3.7.1 Irritation of the skin ............16 4. Advanced options and setup possibilities........17 4.1 General ................. 17 4.2 Menu Options ............... 18 4.2.1 Device information ............18 4.2.2 Cable tester ..............18 4.2.3 Buzzer ................18 4.2.4 Default timer ..............18 4.2.5 Program presets ............
  • Page 5: Safety Information, Maintenance And Defects

    1 Safety information, maintenance and defects 1.1 Use of the device The i-Pulz is an external stimulator used for pain treatment among people suffering from chronic and acute pain. Do not use the nerve stimulator for other purposes. Use it only with permission from a medical specialist.
  • Page 6: Indications

    Caution: Electrodes, gel or patches can cause an allergic reaction. 1.5 IP Rating The i-Pulz is classified with an ingress protection rating IP21. This means that the device is protected from touch by fingers or similar ob- jects greater than 12.5mm and is effective against condensation.
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    • Store the nerve stimulator and its accessories in the original casing. • If the i-Pulz is to be used on multiple patients then it is necessary to use new cables and pads each time. Professional hygienic mainte-...
  • Page 8: Maintenance Of The Batteries

    Light burns green Batteries are fully charged i-Pulz batteries will be charged within 2 hours. When the batteries are fully charged, you must remove the charger from the wall socket before removing the batteries. Warning: do not place non-rechargeable batteries in the char- ger - this may cause leakage in those batteries which may re- lease dangerous chemicals.
  • Page 9: What To Do In Case Of A Defect

    2. The i-Pulz nerve stimulator 2.1 General The i-Pulz is a two-channel nerve stimulator. There is a channel on the left- and right side of the device. Both channels work independently from each other and do not influence each other – two different forms of stimulation can therefore be used simultaneously.
  • Page 10: Buttons

    channel screen clip screen right channel left channel up, left up, right down, left down, right on/off battery compartment mode timer 2.3 Buttons 2.3.1 On/off Press this button to switch the stimulator on or off. 2.3.2 Mode Pressing this button (multiple times) will select a program. In case of an active program (output currents >...
  • Page 11: Up / Down

    2.3.4 Up / down Pressing these buttons allows you to control the in- tensity. The buttons on the right-hand side of the device control the right-hand side channel and vice versa. These buttons can also be used to set other parameters of the device (see chapter 4). 2.4 The display A - Preset number / (remaining) time B - Timer...
  • Page 12: Clip

    During the therapy it is possible to show the remaining minutes of the therapy by pressing the Timer button. B - Timer When the clock-icon is visible, the timer is active. C - Check the user manual When this icon is displayed please read the manual for further instruc- tions (see chapter 3.3).
  • Page 13: Battery Compartment

    2.6 Battery compartment The left hand side of the device contains a compartment where the bat- teries can be inserted into the device. Be careful that during insertion of the batteries their polarity is consistent with the + and – sign on the compartment.
  • Page 14: Placing Of The Electrodes

    3.2 Placing of the electrodes Keep to the instructions of your doctor or specialist when placing the electrodes. Follow the instructions on the packaging of the electrodes or on its user manual. 3.3 Setting up the stimulator After the electrodes are placed properly, you can activate the device. The device starts up with the program you used last.
  • Page 15: Treatment Period

    3.5 Stopping your daily treatment If you have activated the timer, the i-Pulz stimulator will switch off automatically after the treatment has run its course. You can also stop the program manually by pressing the MODE button or by tuning down the stimulation until it reaches 00,0mA.
  • Page 16: Removing The Electrodes

    3.6 Removing the electrodes Pay attention: Always switch the device off before removing elec- trodes! When removing the electrodes, follow the instructions on the packaging of the electrodes. 3.7 Taking care of your skin After you have removed the electrodes you can carefully clean your skin with a mild soap.
  • Page 17: Advanced Options And Setup Possibilities

    4. Advanced options and setup possibilities 4.1 General Pressing the MODE button when starting up will activate the advanced options and setup possiblities. The advanced mode has been activated when you the device informa- tion is visible on the screen (such as the serial number). Using the right Up / Down button it is possible to select different items in the menu.
  • Page 18: Menu Options

    4.2.3 Buzzer This option allows you to switch the sound on or off that is heard when the i-Pulz is switched on. 4.2.4 Default timer The interval size with which you can set the timer is 10 minutes by de- fault.
  • Page 19: User Programs

    4.3 User Programs This mode allows you to adapt the user programs. These are saved under U1 – U10, which correspond to the default programs P1 - P10. It is also possible to combine these presets with the standard conven- tional TENS wave.
  • Page 20 On the following pages you can find several ways to set up your User Programs (U1-U10). User Program U1 Step Parameter Adjustments Description Pulsewidth 30..300 μS Frequency 1..175 Hz User Program U2 Step Parameter Adjustments Description Pulsewidth 30..300 μS Frequency 1..175 Hz User Program U3 Step...
  • Page 21 User Program U5 Step Parameter Adjustments Description phase 1 Pulsewidth 30..300 μS (left channel) Frequency 60..175 Hz “ Duration 1..10 sec. “ phase 2 Pulsewidth 30..300 μS (left channel) Frequency 1..20 Hz “ Duration 1..10 sec. “ Pulsewidth 30..300 μS right channel Frequency 1..175 Hz...
  • Page 22 User Program U8 Step Parameter Adjustments Description Pulsbreedte 30..300 μS If yes, go to Select combi-TENS yes/no step 3, 4 Pulsewidth 30..300 μS right channel Frequency 1..175 Hz “ User Program U9 Step Parameter Adjustments Description Amount of pulses 2..10 If yes, go to Select combi-TENS yes/no...
  • Page 23: Mask Presets

    2 cables will be supplied with the device. Please contact your distributor if the cables need replacing. 5.2 Batteries and charger The i-Pulz uses 2 rechargeable AAA batteries. Use an appropriate charger to charge your batteries. See your charger’s instructions for the required charging time for the batteries.
  • Page 24: Treating The Irritated Skin

    However, the effectiveness of the adhesive is less than with disposable electrodes. 6. Contents of package The i-Pulz stimulator is supplied with the following accessories: • i-Pulz nerve stimulator • Set of cables • Charger • Batteries...
  • Page 25: Technical Information

    The serial number of the device consists of 6 numbers. The first 2 numbers represent the year of production, and the other 4 numbers represent the device’s number. Do not throw this Manufacturer product into the bin. Rehan Electronics Please ask your city Aughrim Road council’s environmen- Carnew...
  • Page 26: Program Overview

    8. Program overview Pulse Frequency Stimulation duration Extra information (Hz) (μS) Conventional TENS Low frequency TENS Combination left channel (P1) conventional and low frequency right channel (P2) TENS phase 1 / 3 seconds phase 2 / 3 seconds 100/2 150/200 left channel (P4) HAN combina- tion...
  • Page 27: Important Information Regarding Emc

    The use of cables other than those supplied can lead to a larger emission or decreased immunity of the device. The i-Pulz contains no parts that can be replaced by the user, and unau- thorized repairs can lead to increased emission or reduction of immu- nity of the device.
  • Page 28: Emissions Guidance For Users

    9.2 Emissions Guidance for Users Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions The i-Pulz (ES-2) is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of i-Pulz (ES-2) should assure that it is used in the following environment: Emissions Test...
  • Page 29: Immunity Guidance For Users

    9.3 Immunity Guidance for Users Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The i-Pulz (ES-2) is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of i-Pulz (ES-2) should assure that it is used in the following environment: Immunity Test...
  • Page 30: Conducted And Radiated Immunity Guidance

    9.4 Conducted and Radiated Immunity Guidance Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The i-Pulz (ES-2) is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of i-Pulz (ES-2) should assure that it is used in the following environment: Immunity...
  • Page 31: Recommended Separation Distance

    To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be conside- red. If the measured field strength in the location in which the i-Pulz (ES-2) is used exceeds the applicable the applicable RF compliance level above, the i-Pulz (ES-2) should be observed to verify normal operation.
  • Page 32 Rehan Electronics Ltd. Brunswick Row Aughrim Road Carnew, County Wicklow Tel: +353 (0)53 942 6742 Fax: +353 (0)53 942 6051 sales@rehanelectronics.ie www.rehanelectronics.com...

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