Product Descriptions; Magstim Standard Rapid² & Super Rapid² - MAGSTIM Rapid2 Operating Manual

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SECTION 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

The Rapid

coil at frequencies of up to 100Hz. The stimulating coil is placed near the intended site of stimulation

and trigger pulses initiate brief magnetic pulses. The magnetic fields can pass through clothing, tissue

and bone to reach otherwise inaccessible areas. One feature of magnetic stimulation is that it is less

likely to stimulate pain fibres at the skin surface, reducing the discomfort when compared with

conventional electrical stimulation. Magstim Rapid² magnetic stimulators combine stimulation

frequencies from 1Hz to 100Hz with a touch screen interface which controls every aspect of the

stimulator's control and operation.

Magstim Standard Rapid² & Super Rapid²

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The Standard Rapid² consists of a Single PSU, Rapid² Stimulator, Rapid² UI and can use an optional

Rapid² MEP Pod for recording motor evoked potentials.

The Super Rapid² uses the same modules with the exception of the Single PSU which is replaced by

the Dual PSU. This allows stimulation to occur at higher frequencies for a given power level to be

delivered to the patient.

Front view

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The front panel, shown below, allows control of the Standard Rapid² and Super Rapid² and provides

the connection for the stimulating coil.

All operating functions described in this section assume that the mains power switch, located on the

rear panel, is switched on.

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systems operate by inducing electrical currents in tissue using a non-invasive stimulating

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Figure 3.1: Detailed front panel of Standard Rapid² and Super Rapid²

Magstim Rapid²

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