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  • Page 1 PhysioGo 700C / 701C – User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Basic information Contents INTRODUCTION ............................... 5 ................................5 ANUFACTURER INTENDED USE ................................. 6 DEVICE INSTALLATION AND START-UP ........................8 ................................8 NIT INSTALLATION 3.1.1 Mounting of accessory holders ........................8 3.1.2 Connection of accessories – General notices ....................8 3.1.3 Connection of patient’s cables and application of electrodes ................
  • Page 4 1. Basic information ............................. 34 ANUAL MODE OPERATION ................................34 SER PROGRAMS ................................35 SER SEQUENCES 4.10 ................................38 T CURVE INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS....................... 40 ................................. 40 NDICATIONS 5.1.1 Interferential and AMF currents ........................40 5.1.2 Kotz’ current – Russian stimulation ........................ 40 5.1.3 TENS and SP-TENS current ..........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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 page 5 of 47 issue date 24.02.2021, release 11.1...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    2. Intended use 2. Intended use Multifunctional unit PhysioGo 700C / 701C is an active, non-invasive therapeutic device, intended for carrying our treatment procedures using: bipolar (bidirectional) and unipolar (unidirectional) low frequency currents, • • bipolar (bidirectional) medium frequency currents and unipolar (unidirectional) medium frequency currents modulated by low frequency waveforms, •...
  • Page 7 2. Intended use The unit may perform treatments by: interferential currents – dynamic and isoplanar, • • one-channel sine wave current (AMF), • Kotz’ – Russian stimulation, TENS, BURST and formed in packages to spastic paralysis SP-TENS currents, • • tonolysis –...

  • Page 8: Device Installation And Start-Up

    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.

  • Page 9: Connection Of Laser Applicator

    3. Device installation and start-up Patient cables are terminated with banana type 4 mm or 2 mm plugs – two are red and the other two are black. Channels are marked with appropriate symbols. Electrodes should be connected to those plugs. Figure 3.2.
  • Page 10 3. Device installation and start-up Figure 3.3. Laser therapy sockets Operating notes for operation with the scanning laser applicator mounted on a stand: • The stand with a unit and applicators shall be placed near mains socket with power input 230V and 50/60Hz, so that the change of stand position is not limited by the mains cable.

  • Page 11: Connection Of Ultrasound Head

    3. Device installation and start-up Connection between scanning applicator and controller should be done with cable run inside the stand. It must be connected to the socket on the rear casing panel of the scanner applicator and laser therapy socket located on the unit.

  • Page 12: Patient's Stop Switch Connection

    3. Device installation and start-up 3.1.7 Patient’s stop switch connection Patient’s stop switch should be connected into the socked marked as STOP. Figure 3.8. Patient’s stop switch socket 3.1.8 Connection of DOOR remote connector DOOR remote connector socket is located on the rear panel of the unit. In order to perform laser treatment procedures, insert the plug marked DOOR into the socket.

  • Page 13: Laser Therapy Access Code

    3. Device installation and start-up If the self-test results in appearing on the display the information about unit or connected applicator defect along with the error code, turn the unit off and contact with an authorized service representative. Due to safety reasons the unit was equipped with software and hardware lock of laser applicators operation. The operation is possible only after correct entry of unique access code and inserting the remote interlock connector (marked as DOOR) into DOOR socket, located on back panel of the enclosure (provided as standard accessory).

  • Page 14: Sounds

    3. Device installation and start-up Figure 3.10. 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 •...

  • Page 15: Units

    3. Device installation and start-up For program groups, the following options are available: Preset programs • • Preset sequences – only for electrotherapy • User programs User sequences – only for electrotherapy • • I/t curve – only for electrotherapy, channel A Voll acupuncture programs –...

  • Page 16: Head Bad Contact Signaling

    3. Device installation and start-up Main features of sensitivity settings are listed below. Sensitivity settings Advantages Disadvantages Default Default manufacturer settings High • forced use of precise treatment technique, • improved sensitivity on i.e. for training purposes load’s changes • protection of the ultrasound head against •...

  • Page 17: Miscellaneous

    3. Device installation and start-up In order to exercise the option, follow the instructions shown on the display. Detailed description of the function is described in the PhysioGo – Technical description manual. 3.2.5.3 Miscellaneous In order to exercise the option, follow the instructions shown on the display. 3.2.5.4 Laser applicators output power test This function allows the user to check if the output power of laser radiation emitted by laser applicators is correct.

  • Page 18: Transport Position - The Stand With Scanning Applicator

    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.

  • Page 19: Unit Operation

    4. Unit operation 4. Unit operation The unit may operates in one of two modes: program mode, • manual mode. • Notes – unit operation: • In the program mode you can use preset procedures of treatment programs, treatment sequences as well as user-defined programs and sequences.

  • Page 20: Ultrasound Therapy

    4. Unit operation In order to decrease the resistance of skin you can clean it with alcohol or water with soap, after wiping • leave the skin moist. Small skin damages should be secured with medical or cosmetic petroleum jelly. •...

  • Page 21: Combined Therapy

    4. Unit operation may occur if a sufficient amount of energy is taken back to the head. Control system which monitors the contact of the head reduces the output power, if the head’s contact is inadequate. 4.1.3 Combined therapy Combined therapy consists in simultaneous effect of ultrasounds and pulsed current of low or medium •...

  • Page 22: Screen Configuration

    4. Unit operation It is necessary to follow the recommendations provided below when choosing energy density: • at the beginning of treatment series and in acute conditions it is necessary to use smaller doses up  to 4 J/cm – it is always necessary to observe the reaction of the patient’s organism, in chronic conditions –...

  • Page 23: General Configuration

    4. Unit operation Symbol Display Description This field shows: • available therapies treatment parameters in manual mode • Edition field • list of preset treatment programs and sequences • list of user-defined treatment programs and sequences settings • Channel selection tabs Details are described in chapter 4.3.2 Note: If the edition / main menu field is grayed out, it means that it is inactive.

  • Page 24: Channel Selection Tabs

    4. Unit operation Characteristics of therapy selection windows based on channel 2: Figure 4.2. A sample view of therapy selection in channel 2 Symbol Display Selected therapy Unavailable therapy Available therapy Therapy availability depends on the type of connected accessories (applicators, ultrasound heads) and their condition (undamaged).

  • Page 25: Limitations

    4. Unit operation The table below explains the meaning of the symbols presented in tabs: Symbol Treatment channel Description Selected single circuit electrotherapy – socket A Selected dual circuit electrotherapy – socket A and B Selected single circuit electrotherapy – socket B Selected combined therapy Selected laser therapy –...

  • Page 26: Display Description

    4. Unit operation 4.4 Display description Display Description Electrotherapy circuit – socket A Electrotherapy circuit – socket B Ultrasound circuit Output signals of circuits and amplitude settings Laser circuit identifiers Amplitude settings: • current and voltage for electrotherapy circuits power density / power for ultrasound head •...
  • Page 27 4. Unit operation Symbol Description Current name / Program name Output circuits amplitude identifiers Indication of the treatment elapsing time Information field Tab field – channel 1 Figure 4.5. Screenshot sample view for single circuit electrotherapy A and B Figure 4.6. Screenshot sample view for electrotherapy sequences Symbol Description Indication of the treatment elapsing time and sequence step...

  • Page 28: Combined Therapy

    4. Unit operation 4.4.2 Combined therapy Figure 4.7. Screenshot sample view for combined therapy Symbol Description US head parameters and current name / Program name US power density / power value and quality of the US head contact Current circuit and amplitude identifier Presentation of the treatment elapsing time Information field Tab field –...

  • Page 29: Ultrasound Therapy

    4. Unit operation Symbol Description Applicator identification / Program name Output power Presentation of the treatment elapsing time Information field Tab field – channel 2 4.4.4 Ultrasound therapy Figure 4.9. Screenshot sample view for ultrasound therapy Symbol Description Area and frequency / Program name Power / power density Presentation of the treatment elapsing time Information field...
  • Page 30 4. Unit operation Pressing the button after program / sequence selection results in appearing information which contains: technique description of electrodes, ultrasound heads placement and conducting laser irradiation, • illustrations with highlighted points or areas of the body covered by the treatment, •...
  • Page 31 4. Unit operation Schematic procedure for electrotherapy treatments: Step Description Connect patient’s cables. Switch on the unit. Select the tab 1 or 2 depending on needs or availability. Select the therapy Press the field Program modes Select the option Preset programs or Preset sequences from Program modes menu. Confirm by the or once again press the selected field.

  • Page 32: Voll And Nogier Programs

    4. Unit operation Schematic procedure for laser therapy treatments: Step Description Connect an appropriate laser applicator. Switch on the unit. Choose the treatment channel 2. Select laser therapy Enter the access code: PHGL. Confirm by the key or button , select the applicator. Press the field Program modes Select the option Preset programs from Program modes menu.

  • Page 33: Favourite Programs

    4. Unit operation 4.6 Favourite programs The function offers quick access to frequently used preset programs and sequences without browsing the entire list. Function is available for all therapies. To add or remove the program from the favourite list, follow the instructions: Step Description Prepare the unit to work with preset treatment programs and sequences (see section 4.5).

  • Page 34: Manual Mode Operation

    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. Choose the treatment channel 1, 2 or 3. Select the therapy according to the point 4.3. For laser therapy enter the code PHGL, confirm and select the applicator.

  • Page 35: User Sequences

    4. Unit operation Step Description Select the action – Edit. Correct the parameters. Press the button from main menu. Select the item number under which the program will be saved. Confirm your choice with the key Enter or edit the program name. Press the key or button Removal of user program: Step Description...
  • Page 36 4. Unit operation Step Description Select the sequence from the list. Prepare the patient for the treatment according to indications in point 4.1 Press the key . Select the amplitude control mode. Automatic mode Semi-automatic mode The sequence is performed continuously. Between the steps, the sequence is stopped –...
  • Page 37 4. Unit operation User sequence edition: Step Description Prepare the unit to work in the program mode (see section 4.5). Select the option User sequences from Program modes menu. Confirm by the button or once again press the selected field. Press the button from main menu.

  • Page 38: I/T Curve

    4. Unit operation 4.10 I/t curve It is recommended to use the results obtained by determining I/t curve to create treatment programs that will be executed exclusively with the PhysioGo units with electrotherapy function. Step Description Switch on the unit. Choose the tab 1, mode Confirm by the button or once again...
  • Page 39 4. Unit operation There is a possibility to view the saved results of I/t curves. In order to open the list of saved I/t curves press Then select the item to be loaded by pressing its name. You can also delete the saved results of I/t curves. In order to delete the entry, press .

  • Page 40: Indications And Contraindications

    5. Indications and contraindications 5. Indications and contraindications 5.1 Indications 5.1.1 Interferential and AMF currents biological impact: interferential and AMF currents affect mainly tissues located deeper inside human body showing different biological impact based on the range of basic frequency: f 5÷50 Hz –...

  • Page 41: Diadynamic Currents

    5. Indications and contraindications therapeutic application: discopathy • • degenerative joint diseases • arthralgias and pain syndromes of rheumatoid arthritis and spondylitis neuralgias and compression syndromes • • periarthritic inflammation zoster • • post-surgical pain other pain syndromes except for tumor related pain •...

  • Page 42: Rectangular Impulses

    5. Indications and contraindications 5.1.6 Rectangular impulses biological impact: muscle and nerve stimulation therapeutic application: • electrostimulation of nerves • electrostimulation of healthy or slightly denervated skeleton muscles electro diagnostics, plotting the I/t curve • 5.1.7 Triangular impulses biological impact: muscle and nerve stimulation therapeutic application: •...

  • Page 43: Galvanic Current

    5. Indications and contraindications therapeutic application: acute / chronic pain of known etiology • • drug administration (iontophoresis) • circulation disorder oedemas • • hematomas muscle strength training • 5.1.11 Galvanic current biological impact: • dilatation of peripheral vessels ion movement within tissues •...

  • Page 44: Contraindications For Ultrasound Therapy

    5. Indications and contraindications • ulcerations of shanks, trophic ulcerations burns • • frostbites • decubitus ulcers • scars without fibrosis • wrinkles cellulite • • striae • simple acne • simplex herpes • afts psoriasis • • chronic arthritis conditions painful shoulder syndrome •...

  • Page 45: Contraindications For Electrotherapy

    5. Indications and contraindications 5.3 Contraindications for electrotherapy patients with implanted electronic devices (e.g. cardiac pacemakers) – procedures on torso and thorax, • especially dangerous frequencies 10 – 60 Hz • patients with implanted implants (e.g. internal prostheses, bone screws) should consult a physician prior to treatment •...

  • Page 46: Accessories

    6. Accessories 6. Accessories 6.1 Standard accessories Name Quantity A-UC-AST-PHG700C PhysioGo 700C / 701C controller A-UC-AST-PHG701C Mains cable a) A-AE-AST-KPET2M_A or Patient’s cable: A-AE-AST-KPWPR2M_A a) Channel A b) A-AE-AST-KPET2M_B or b) Channel B A-AE-AST-KPWPR2M_B Electrodes 6x6 cm A-AE-AST-EL6060R or A-AE-AST-EL6060RV2...

  • Page 47: Optional Accessories

    6. Accessories 6.2 Optional accessories Applicators and trolleys Name Ultrasound therapy head GSW-4/1 type A-AS-AST-GS4WH Ultrasound therapy head GSW-1/1 type A-AS-AST-GS1WH Ultrasound head holder A-AS-AST-SMSPUCH Scanning laser applicator type SKW2-450 with a stand A-AL-AST-SK450V2WH Scanning laser applicator type SKW2-400 with a stand A-AL-AST-SK400V2WH Cluster laser applicator –...

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