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schwa-medico TENStem eco basic Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual Art.-No. 100863-V07
TENStem eco basic
TRANSCUTANEOUS
NERVE AND MUSCLE STIMULATOR
HOLISTIC HEALTH

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  • Page 1 DE EN Instruction Manual Art.-No. 100863-V07 TENStem eco basic TRANSCUTANEOUS NERVE AND MUSCLE STIMULATOR HOLISTIC HEALTH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Contents Overview of key combinations General Information Pre-set programs Intended use User programs for own settings Safety instruction Electrode placements Contraindications for pain programs Contraindications TENS/EMS Electrode placement for in pregnancy dynamic stimulation...

  • Page 3: General Information

    (only use at temperatures between 10 °C and 40 °C and a relative humidity of less than 90 %). Care must be taken when the TENStem eco basic is used on or in the proximity of children.

  • Page 4: Contraindications

    TENStem eco basic. » Operation in close proximity (e.g. 1 m) to a shortwave or microwave therapy ME equipment may produce instability in the TENStem eco basic output. » Application of electrodes near the thorax may increase the risk of cardiac fibrillation.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    English painful if the electric current is too intensive or if the electrodes have been positioned unfavorably. Unpleasant side effects can be avoided by adjusting the intensity, using another program with other parameters and the possible re-positioning of the electrodes. »...

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Technical data 2-channel nerve and muscle stimulator with electrically insulated channels, 12 integrated constant current characteristic programs and from series C 3 user programs for own settings. Power supply: 6.0 V (4 x 1.5 V battery AAA type micro e. g. LR03) or 4.8 V (4 x 1.2 V rechargeable battery AAA)

  • Page 7: Features

    English with ANSI/AAMI standard load (P16) Voltage Output Power Time Time change in output current depending on load Output Power I Resistance RL 1000 1500 2000 2500 Ω Features » 16 programs (12 pre-set, 4 for own settings) » Large LCD that shows: - Selected program - Therapy time - Intensity (two separated channels)

  • Page 8: Description

    Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Description All parameters can be adjusted via the keypad and are indicated on the large display. 1. Display 2. Menu keys 3. Modification keys to adjust parameters and intensities 4. ON/OFF key 5. Battery compartment 6.

  • Page 9: Setting Date And Time

    Switching OFF the device Press the key to switch OFF the device. A single beep sounds. The TENStem eco basic switches OFF automatically after 2 minutes if no key pressed. Setting date and time Before you can use the memory query mode you need to set the date and time.Pressing and holding the key for about 3 seconds leads you to the date/time mode.

  • Page 10: Memory Query Mode

    Date and time are continuously updated. The TENStem eco basic switches OFF automatically after two minutes if no key is pressed. In this case none of the adjusted parameters are saved.

  • Page 11: Battery Change

    Therefore, you may send back used batteries to us adequately stamped by mail or render these at our warehouse free of charge at the following address: schwa-medico GmbH, Wetzlarer Str. 41-43, 35630 Ehringshausen, Germany Please refer to the following figures to see the respective symbols of batteries with hazardous substances: Battery contains more than 0.002 % cadmium...

  • Page 12: Overview Of Key Combinations

    Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Overview of key combinations Locking/Unlocking a program Simultaneously press left key for 3 seconds Press Changing stimulation time (From series C) Select P13 - P15, press Setting own programs (From series C) Entering date/time mode (From series C)

  • Page 13: Pre-Set Programs

    English Pre-set programs Program 1: Gate control 1 Both channels work with the same frequency and pulse width. Frequency: 100 Hz Pulse width: 200 µs Therapy time: 30 min (10 to 90 min) Indications: Acute nerve or joint pain Intensity Frequenz IntensitŠt This program is used to treat acute...
  • Page 14 Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Program 4: Gate control & low frequency The channels work with different frequencies but with the same pulse width. IntensitŠt Frequenz T = 1/f Impulsbreite Therapy time 30 min (10 to 90 min)
  • Page 15 IntensitŠ Kanal 2 IntensitŠt English Kanal 1 Zeit Program 6: HAN stimulation IntensitŠt I Frequenz » The device continuously changes between phase 1 and phase 2. T = 1/f Intensit Impulsbreite Frequenz Phase 1 Therapy time: 30 min (10 to 90 min) Zeit t µs Phase 1:...
  • Page 16 Frequenz IntensitŠt T = 1/f Anstiegs- Abstiegs- phase phase Impulsbreite schwa-medico Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Zeit Zeit Program 8: Modulation IntensitŠt The frequency continuously changes within the frequency limits. Kanal 2 IntensitŠt Arbeitsphase The pulse width adapts accordingly.
  • Page 17 IntensitŠt rubbing a painful area with your hands to calm acute pain. To achieve the massage effect it Frequenz is essential to use both channels of the TENStem eco basic. Phase 1 Program 11: Gate control dynamic 2 Phase 2...
  • Page 18 Zeit Zeit schwa-medico Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic IntensitŠt Kanal 2 IntensitŠt Arbeitsphase Pausen- phase Kanal 1 Program 12: Deep TENS Zeit Zeit Program 12 works just like program 1. However, instead of just one pulse, four short pulses are generated.

  • Page 19: User Programs For Own Settings

    IntensitŠt Kanal 2 IntensitŠt Arbeitsphase English Pausen- phase Kanal 1 Zeit Zeit User programs for own settings IntensitŠt Frequenz Program 13: Gate control Phase 1 Both channels work with the same frequency and pulse width. Intensity IntensitŠt Frequenz Frequency: 1 - 120 Hz Phase 2 T = 1/f Zeit...

  • Page 20: Electrode Placements For Pain Programs

    Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Electrode placements for pain programs Back pain Shoulder pain...
  • Page 21 English Epicondylitis radialis Epicondylitis ulnaris Arthrosis (hip) Kaada stimulation (1 channel only) Blue Blue right handed left handed Sciatic pain...
  • Page 22 Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Gonarthrosis/knee pain Ankle joint pain Trigeminus neuralgia Migraine Tension headache...
  • Page 23 English Polyarthritis Polyneuropathy Carpal tunnel syndrome Pain of achilles tendon/heel pain...

  • Page 24: Electrode Placement For Dynamic Stimulation

    Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Electrode placement for dynamic stimulation (P10, P11, P15) The stimulation is not administered simultaneously on both channels. The current flowes from one electrode to the other just like a wave undulating on the body. This kind of stimulation is far more comfortable than traditional neuro-muscular stimulation.

  • Page 25: General

    English General Classification The TENStem eco basic is classified as a Class IIa medical device in accordance with Appendix IX (Regulation 9) of the EU Directrive for Medical Products. Settings, modifications and repairs The manufacturer is only responsible for the safety and performance of the TENStem eco basic when settings, modifications and repairs are carried out by authorised persons, and when TENStem eco basic is used in accordance with the operating instructions.

  • Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions

    I have been using my TENStem eco basic for 2 months and I feel that the stimulation is less effective.

  • Page 27: Accessories

    English Accessories The following accessories can be combined with the TENStem eco basic. Stimex self-adhesive electrodes Art. No. Article Pieces 281000 Stimex 32 mm round 282000 Stimex 50 mm round 283400 Stimex 50x50 mm 283600 Stimex 50x90 mm 283000 Stimex 50x130 mm...
  • Page 28 120 - 130 cm Stimex garment electrodes: gloves and socks The gloves and socks used in combination with the TENStem eco basic provide stimulation of the entire hand and/or foot and ankle and avoid the sometimes tiresome attachment of self-adhesive electrodes on the hand or the foot.
  • Page 29 English Running program Treatment time Parameters of the program Intensity level ON/OFF, Stop Program choice Increase intensity Increase intensity Decrease intensity Decrease intensity...
  • Page 30 Operating Manual - TENStem eco basic Program No. Program name Indication Gate control 1 Nociceptive pain, acute pain, neuropatic pain Gate control 2 Alternative to program 1 Low frequency Chronic nociceptive pain, improvement of blood circulation, Kaada stimulation Gate control +...
  • Page 31 English Description Frequency/Hz Pulse width/µs Time/min Both channels Both channels Both channels Channel 1: 100 Hz Channel 1: 100 Channel 2: 2 Hz Channel 2: 2 First 10 min 100 Hz, then 20 min with 2 Hz 100/2 150/200 10/20 3 s 100 Hz, then 3 s 2 Hz etc.
  • Page 32 HOLISTIC HEALTH EXPORT DEPARTMENT Wetzlarer Strasse 41-43 I 35630 Ehringshausen I Germany Tel. +49 6443 8333-113 I Fax +49 6443 8333-119 Email export@schwa-medico.de I www.schwa-medico.com Pierenkemper GmbH Am Geiersberg 6 35630 Ehringshausen Deutschland...

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