These differences may concern size and type of fonts and size of symbols. There are no differences in the content of shown information. Warning: No modification of this equipment is allowed! 1.1 Manufacturer ASTAR Sp. z o.o. ul. Świt 33 43-382 Bielsko-Biała, Poland www.astar.eu...
2. Intended use 2. Intended use Multifunctional unit PhysioGo 400C / 401C is an active, non-invasive therapeutic device, intended for carrying out treatment procedures using laser radiation within the visible (for wave length 660 nm) and invisible range (for wave length 808 nm).
3. Device installation and start-up 3. Device installation and start-up 3.1 Unit installation The first installation should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s or distributor’s representative! After removing the unit from the carton, check if the complete unit has been delivered. In case of any inconsistencies contact the distributor or manufacturer.
3. Device installation and start-up Note: • laser probes may be connected only to sockets 1 and/or 3, • scanning applicator may be connected only to sockets 1 and/or 2, • cluster applicator may be connected only to sockets 1 and/or 2. Incorrect connection of laser applicators will result in an error message and blocking their availability.
3. Device installation and start-up Figure 3.3. Wheel with brake • To disassemble the controller from the shelf it is recommended to unscrew the bolts mounted to the shelf. • To disassemble the scanning applicator, with one hand pull the mounting protection ring and using the other one release the scanner from the mounting socket.
3. Device installation and start-up If after switching on mains supply the display is illegible and no light indicator is illuminated, check whether mains fuse or mains cable operate correctly. Care shall be given to apply fuses with rating given on the name plate.
3. Device installation and start-up Figure 3.5. Screen view – date and time edition 3.2.3.2 Sounds The user may configure settings of acoustic signals, which occur during unit operation. Description of available configuration options: • Keys sound • Sound during treatment •...
3. Device installation and start-up For program groups, the following options are available: • Preset programs • User programs • Voll acupuncture programs – only for laser point probes • Nogier acupuncture programs – only for laser point probes For medical fields, instead of the preset treatment programs the following options classified by medical nomenclature are available: •...
3. Device installation and start-up To measure output laser power of the laser applicator: Step Description Enter the setup mode. Select Service tab, then select Laser applicators output power test. Select the channel. Connected applicator is identified in the Accessory field. Press Run the power measurement button.
3. Device installation and start-up 3.3 Transport position – the stand with scanning applicator Step Description Proceed with the treatment to the end or stop it by pressing the key Put the equipment back. Click the UNIT ON / OFF (STANDBY) button on the front panel A message will appear on the display: Press to shut down the system correctly.
4. Unit operation 4. Unit operation The unit may operate in one of two modes: • program mode, • manual mode. Notes – unit operation: • In the program mode you can use preset procedures of treatment programs and user-defined programs. •...
4. Unit operation ▪ in chronic conditions – doses higher than 4 J/cm • In therapy it is allowed to use the following application techniques: ▪ single point or several points within a given area (e.g. painful points or acupuncture points, wound along the edges or within a small distance from the wound, within a knuckle), ▪...
4. Unit operation Symbol Display Description This field shows: • available therapies • treatment parameters in manual mode Edition field • preset treatment program lists • user-defined program lists • settings Channel Details are described in chapter 4.3.2. selection tabs Note: If the edition / main menu field is grayed out, it means that it is inactive.
4. Unit operation Channel Therapy • red light probe, type 40RDV2, 80RDV2/80RDV3 • infrared light probe, type 200IRV2, 400IRV2/400IRV3 4.3.2 Channel selection tabs The screen displays three channel selection tabs. They present: • selected applicator symbol, • treatment time, • information related to the particular channel operating status.
4. Unit operation 4.4 Display description Display Description Laser circuit Output signals of circuits amplitude settings identifiers Amplitude settings: • output energy and power emitted by laser applicator Information field Laser radiation emission. Time indication Presentation of the treatment elapsing time. Examples of treatment display is presented below.
4. Unit operation Symbol definition and parameter range are specified in the PhysioGo – Technical description manual. Pressing the button after program selection results in appearing information which contains: • technique description of conducting laser irradiation, • illustrations with highlighted points or areas of the body covered by the treatment, •...
4. Unit operation Operation scheme: Step Description Connect an appropriate laser applicator. Switch on the unit. Enter the access code: PHGL. Confirm by the key or button Choose the treatment channel 1, 2 or 3. Select the applicator: Press the field Program modes Select the option Preset programs from Program modes menu.
4. Unit operation 4.6 Favorite programs The function offers quick access to frequently used preset programs without browsing the entire list. Function is available for all therapies. To add or remove the program from the favorite list, follow the instructions: Step Description Prepare the unit to work with preset treatment programs (see section 4.5).
4. Unit operation 4.7 Manual mode operation Symbol definition and parameter range are specified in the PhysioGo – Technical description manual. Step Description Switch on the unit. Enter the access code: PHGL. Confirm by the key or button Choose the treatment channel 1, 2 or 3. Select the applicator: Press the field Manual mode...
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4. Unit operation Step Description Select the item number under which the program will be saved. Confirm your choice with the key Enter or edit the program name. Press key or button Removal of user program: Step Description Prepare the unit to work in the program mode (see section 4.5). Select the option User programs from Program modes menu.
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