MAGSTIM Rapid2 Operating Manual page 29

6. Press the green RUN button on the Rapid² UI to arm the Magstim Rapid²*. The system will
charge and the UI will display READY in the system status window.
Note: The system cannot be armed if the footswitch is active.
7. Position the stimulating coil on the desired area of tissue.
8. When ready to trigger the system, engage and hold one of the trigger/interlock switches located
on the stimulating coil, then press either the yellow TRIGGER button on the on the Rapid² UI or
the foot switch*.
A clicking noise should be heard from both the stimulating coil and the Magstim Rapid² system
each time the system is triggered. This indicates that a magnetic pulse is being delivered by the
stimulating coil, which is stimulating the nerves beneath it.
Note: The Magstim Air Film Coil or Magstim Placebo Air Film Coil do not utilise trigger/interlock
buttons. Therefore the system can be triggered by pressing the yellow TRIGGER button on the
Rapid² UI.
Note: The Rapid² can only be fired when one of the following UI screens is displayed:
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9. When necessary, it is possible to reposition the stimulating coil and/or to modify the power level
on the UI to suit the requirements for the next stimulus.
recharged and can be triggered once again in the normal manner.
10. At the end of the session, engage the red STOP button of the Rapid² UI to discharge the
stimulator internally and put it into stopped mode*.
11. Place the Rapid² system into standby by pressing the ON/OFF/STANDBY button.
12. Set the power switch on the rear of the mainframe to the (O) position to remove mains from the
system*.
Note: The temperature of the internal components become elevated during operation.
system should be left on, and uncovered, for approximately ten minutes following completion of
stimulation to enable the fan to cool the internal system components.
13. Sections 4.3 and 4.2 should be repeated in reverse to disconnect the Magstim Rapid² and
accessories
Note: Ensure that the system is disarmed prior to disconnecting the stimulating coil.
Single Pulse Mode (MEP)
4.4.1
The trace window is always active on this screen and is intended to display EMG response
information from the MEP Pod. If no MEP pod is connected, the screen message will show 'MEP
NOT INSTALLED.'
Note: The Rapid² must be switched off before connecting or disconnecting the MEP Pod.
The MEP pod must be connected to access the following options:
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Single Pulse Mode,
Repetitive Mode,
Session Mode.
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Parameters,
Time Cursors,
Amplitude Cursors,
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Meanwhile, the system will have
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