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Magstim Alpha Coil Range
Operating Manual
3.
Care must be taken to attach the coil connector to the stimulator correctly (see Figure 4.3).
Note: Failure to do so can cause damage to the connector pins and in severe cases, internal
damage to the coil and the stimulator.
Figure 4.3: Diagram showing correct and incorrect ways to connect the coil to the stimulator
4.
Following an initialisation sequence, the stimulator will recognise the coil and the system will be
ready for use.
5.
Section 4.2 should be repeated in reverse to disconnect the coil.
4.3
Operation
4.3.1
Use with M200
2
,
Bistim
2
,
Rapid
2
and Rapid
2
Plus
1
1.
Select the desired stimulator output power/ protocol using the stimulator UI.
2.
Use the stimulator UI to arm the system.
3.
Remove the coil from the coil holder of the right hand side of the stimulator and position the coil
over the desired target; Peak stimulation points of the coil can been seen in figures in Section 6.
4.
Engage an interlock button in conjunction with either a footswitch or the stimulator UI trigger
button to trigger the stimulator and deliver the stimulus.
A clicking noise should be heard from both the coil and the stimulator.
5.
When necessary, reposition the coil and/or modify the output power/ protocol to suit requirements
for the next stimulus.
6.
At the end of the session, use the stimulator UI to disarm the stimulator and place the coil back
into the coil holder on the stimulator.
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