Dittmann TEN 250 Instruction Manual

Dittmann TEN 250 Instruction Manual

Tens/ems device, nerve and muscle stimulation effected with the aid of stimulation current
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TENS/EMS DEVICE TEN 250
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Version 2, 2014-03
4. PJN157-14_GA-GB_HHD_TEN250_31.03.14
Montag, 31. M rz 2014 12:10:40
Nerve and muscle stimulation effected with the aid of
stimulation current
2 channels with LED display for each channel
Blue display backlighting
7 pre-programmed + 5 adjustable application
programmes for TENS nerve stimulation
11 pre-programmed + 9 adjustable application
programmes for EMS muscle stimulation
10 pre-programmed massage programmes
18 pre-programmed + 6 adjustable special programmes
for 6 different parts of the body
Adjustable intensity (for adjustable application
programmes, also frequency, pulse duration and
application time)
Contains: 1 TENS/EMS device TEN 250, 8 adhesive
electrodes, 1 instruction manual, 2 connecting cables,
4 x 1.5 V AAA batteries
Incl. belt clip
Warranty: 24 months
GB
TEN 250
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Mr. Anderson
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The operating manual for the Dittmann TEN 250 includes the following information:

- The TEN 250 is a TENS/EMS device used for nerve and muscle stimulation using stimulation current.
- It has 2 channels with LED displays and blue backlighting.
- It features:
- 7 pre-programmed + 5 adjustable TENS (nerve stimulation) programs
- 11 pre-programmed + 9 adjustable EMS (muscle stimulation) programs
- 10 pre-programmed massage programs
- 18 pre-programmed + 6 adjustable special programs for 6 body parts
- Adjustable intensity, and for adjustable programs also frequency, pulse duration, and application time.
- The device includes: 1 TEN 250 unit, 8 adhesive electrodes, 1 instruction manual, 2 connecting cables, 4 AAA batteries, and a belt clip.
- It complies with CISPR 11 standards for low HF emissions and is suitable for use in residential environments.
- Operating conditions: storage humidity 10–95%, atmospheric pressure 700–1,060 hPa.
- Warranty: 24 months from purchase for material and manufacturing defects. Does not cover misuse, known defects at purchase, wear parts, or unauthorized handling. Repairs after warranty are chargeable.

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Summary of Contents for Dittmann TEN 250

  • Page 1 • Adjustable intensity (for adjustable application programmes, also frequency, pulse duration and application time) • Contains: 1 TENS/EMS device TEN 250, 8 adhesive electrodes, 1 instruction manual, 2 connecting cables, 4 x 1.5 V AAA batteries • Incl. belt clip •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS No. Topic Page Definition of symbols Basic information Characteristics of a TENS/EMS device Information concerning the TENS/EMS therapy Safety instructions General safety instructions Usage / environment for which the TENS/EMS device is suited Usage / environment for which the TENS/EMS device is not suited Application for which TENS/EMS device is suited Application for which the TENS/EMS device is not suited Usage by children and adolescents...
  • Page 3: No. Topic Page

    TABLE OF CONTENTS No. Topic Page EMS application programmes 14.0 15.0 Massage application programmes Special application programmes for six different parts of the body 16.0 Information concerning the positioning of the adhesive electrodes 17.0 18.0 Positioning of the adhesive electrodes for TENS therapy 19.0 Positioning of the adhesive electrodes for EMS therapy 20.0...
  • Page 4: Definition Of Symbols

    2.0 Basic information Characteristics of a TENS/EMS device The TENS/EMS device TEN 250 is an electro-stimulation device. To this end, an electric current is transmitted through the skin. (electric muscle stimulation) = the muscle tissue is electrically stimulated. TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) = the nerve tract is electrically stimulated.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.0 Safety instructions General safety instructions 3.1.1 In case of a defect, the TENS/EMS device must not be repaired, used or modified (changed) by the users themselves. If used incorrectly, the stimulation current may cause pain, injuries and burns. 3.1.2 Is skin alterations, pain, swelling, discomfort or other irregularities occur during the use of the TENS/EMS device, you must stop the therapy immediately and seek...
  • Page 6: Usage / Environment For Which The Tens/Ems Device Is Not Suited

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.3.4 Unless instructed otherwise by your doctor, we recommend an average therapy duration of 30 minutes up to 3 times a day. 3.3.5 The sense of intensity may actually depend on the respective daily constitution. Therefore, the user may adjust the intensity to his/her personal needs using the intensity control of the TENS/EMS device.
  • Page 7: Application For Which The Tens/Ems Device Is Not Suited

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Application for which the TENS/EMS device is not suited You must not use the TENS/EMS device under the following circumstances: a. 3.6.1 heart diseases and cardiac arrhythmias (may lead to cardiac arrest), b. directly on wounds, c. pregnancy, in the uterus area and during labour, d. on the eyes, e.
  • Page 8: Usage Of The Tens/Ems Device

    TENS/EMS device TEN 250 (e. g. for the area H, the stimulation glove HFE 322; for the area F, the stimulation sock SFE 323; for the area E, the elbow electrode EFE 361;...
  • Page 9: Areas Where The Adhesive Electrodes Are Applied

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Areas where the adhesive electrodes may be applied 4.0.1 Each person reacts differently to an electric nerve stimulation. The positioning of the electrodes might thus deviate from the standard positions. If the therapies are not successful, please consult your doctor as to which positioning techniques are most suitable for you.
  • Page 10: Storage / Maintenance Of The Tens/Ems Device

    4.2.4 If the TENS/EMS device TEN 250 is subject to trade or commercial usage, a safety inspection must be performed every 2 years in accordance with § 6 MPBetreibV [German Medical Devices Operator Ordinance]. The safety inspections must be carried out by a company specialised in medical devices.
  • Page 11: Scope Of Delivery / Contents

    SCOPE OF DELIVERY 5.0 Scope of delivery / contents 8 x adhesive electrodes 40x40 1 EMS/TENS device TEN 250 4 x AAA batteries Black plug Red plug Black plug Red plug 1 instruction manual 2 connecting cables 4. PJN157-14_GA-GB_HHD_TEN250_31.03.14 Montag, 31. M rz 2014 12:10:41...
  • Page 12: Disposal Of The Tens/Ems Device

    7.0 Battery change and information concerning batteries Insert 4 batteries (type AAA) observing the correct polarity (+ (positive) and – (negative) pole). Battery types: For the TENS/EMS device TEN 250, alkaline batteries of the type AAA are required. Do not use any rechargeable batteries! Belt clip...
  • Page 13: Lcd Display

    LCD DISPLAY 8.0 LCD display Information about the respective therapy mode: TENS / EMS / MASSAGE Information about the part of the body to be treated: H = Hand F = Foot N = Neck E = Elbow joint K = Knee joint B = Back Information about the output intensity in mA (Milliampere) for channel CH1 (left) and for channel CH2 (right), e.
  • Page 14: Designation And Functionality Of The Tens/Ems Device

    OVERVIEW OF DEVICE FUNCTIONS 9.0 Designation and functionality of the TENS/EMS device The yellow indicator light for channel 1 (CH1) lights up if the latter is activated. The yellow indicator light for channel 2 (CH2) lights up if the latter is activated. LCD display indicates the current operating status.
  • Page 15: Quick Overview For Commissioning

    QUICK OVERVIEW 10.0 Quick overview for commissioning Step 1: Insert 4 batteries (type AAA) observing the polarity marking of the batteries (see section 7.0 on page 12). When inserting the batteries in the device, observe the correct polarity (+(positive) and –(negative) pole). Do not switch on the device! Step 2: Insert one or two connecting cable(s) in the connector socket(s) of the device (see Fig.
  • Page 16: Application Instructions

    USAGE 11.0 Application instructions 11.0 Application instructions 11.0 Application instructions 11.0 Application instructions 11.0 Application instructions 11.1 Switching on the device In order to switch on the device, press the key ( ). The blue display backlighting switches on and the device is now run in the basic mode.
  • Page 17 USAGE 11.5 Programme setting of the special pro- grammes for six different parts of the body In addition to the TENS, EMS and massage programmes, the device is also equipped with 24 special programmes for six different parts of the body. One-touch keys facilitate the selection and settings of these special programmes (see also page 26).
  • Page 18 USAGE If in any programme the intensity setting was increased from 0 to any value on one or two channels (CH1) or (CH2), the device switches into the operating mode and starts the application. The intensity of the stimulation can be adjusted to the individual needs of the user, with the highest intensity being 90 mA (milliampere).
  • Page 19: Application Instructions And Mode Settings

    USAGE 11.9 Pause mode and switching off the device Pause mode: If you wish to pause during the application, you can press the key (P/II) in the operating mode in order to access the pause mode. The pulse output is interrupted and the yellow indicator lights for channel 1 (CH1) and/or for channel 2...
  • Page 20 USAGE is then shown. Now, press the corresponding one-touch key repeatedly until the programme U1 appears on the left at the bottom of the display (see Fig. 19). 12.3 Setting mode of the U programmes If you have selected one of the adjustable user programmes according to section 12.1 (e.
  • Page 21 (B): Special programmes for the back: back pain relief belt RGT 284 and back pain relief belt RFT 363 When using these products together with the TENS/EMS device TEN 250, please always follow the operating instructions of these additional products and, above all, the respective safety instructions! 4.
  • Page 22: Tens Application Programmes

    APPLICATION PROGRAMMES 13.0 TENS application programmes 13.1 Pre-programmed TENS application programmes P01 - P07 Pro- Wave form Applicat. Frequency Hz Pulse duration µs gram. time continuous 30 min. 1 Hz 50 µs continuous 30 min. 8 Hz 200 µs continuous 30 min.
  • Page 23: Ems Application Programmes

    APPLICATION PROGRAMMES 14.0 EMS application programmes 14.1 Pre-programmed EMS application programmes P01 - P11 Pro- Wave form Applicat. Frequency Hz Pulse duration µs gram. time synchronous 30 min. 50 Hz 200 µs synchronous 30 min. 40 Hz 200 µs synchronous 30 min.
  • Page 24: Massage Application Programmes

    APPLICATION PROGRAMMES 15.0 Massage application programmes 15.1 Programmed massage application programmes P01 - P10 Pro- Operating Rest period Applicat. Frequency Hz Pulse duration µs gram. period sec. sec. time 30 min. 8 Hz 100 µs 30 min. 125 Hz 200 µs 21 min.
  • Page 25 APPLICATION PROGRAMMES 15.1 Programmed massage application programmes P01 - P10 Pro- Operating Rest period Applicat. Frequency Hz Pulse duration µs gram. period sec. sec. time 12,0 sec. 1,0 sec. 30 min. 147 Hz 30-220-150-220 µs 10,3 sec. 0,9 sec. 169 Hz 30-220-150-220 µs 8,5 sec.
  • Page 26: Special Application Programmes For Six Different Parts Of The Body

    APPLICATION PROGRAMMES 16.0 Special application programmes für 6 parts of the body 16.1 Pre-programmed applications für 6 parts of the body Part of the body Pro- Wave form Applicat. Frequency Hz Pulse duration gram. time µs HAND 30 min. 80 Hz 250 µs continuous 30 min.
  • Page 27: Information Concerning The Positioning Of The Adhesive Electrodes

    ADHESIVE ELECTRODES 17.0 Information concerning the positioning of the adhesive electrodes The following application examples show standard positions for the positioning of the adhesive electrodes. As each user reacts differently to electric nerve stimulation, it is very important that the correct positions of the adhesive electrodes are determined in collaboration and upon consultation with your doctor in order to ensure a successful pain relief therapy or stimulation of the groups of muscles.
  • Page 28: Positioning Of The Adhesive Electrodes For Tens Therapy

    ELECTRODE POSITIONING / TENS 18.0 Positioning of the adhesive electrodes for TENS therapy Abdomen Above the thorax Back For the relief of For the relief of For the relief of muscle tensions, muscle tensions, muscle tensions, pulled muscles, pulled muscles, pulled muscles, bruises bruises (not on the...
  • Page 29 ELECTRODE POSITIONING / TENS 18.0 Positioning of the adhesive electrodes for TENS therapy Feet Face For the relief of For the relief of pain in the ankle toothache joint Information concerning the programmes and the positioning of the adhesive electrodes The application examples imaged on pages 28 and 29 show standards concerning the positioning of the adhesive electrodes.
  • Page 30: Positioning Of The Adhesive Electrodes For Ems Therapy

    ELECTRODE POSITIONING / EMS 19.0 Positioning of the adhesive electrodes for EMS therapy The stimulation position depends on the group of muscles to be stimulated. The different suggested positions can be found as pictograms next to the figures illustrating the positioning of the electrodes.
  • Page 31 ELECTRODE POSITIONING / EMS 19.0 Positioning of the adhesive electrodes for EMS therapy Cause the contraction Group of Positioning of Stimulation positions (muscle tension) yourself. muscles the electrodes Sitting position. You can Anterior thigh Vigorously tense your muscles select between two op- anterior thigh muscles by tions for this exercise: trying to stretch your legs.
  • Page 32 ELECTRODE POSITIONING / EMS 19.0 Positioning of the adhesive electrodes for EMS therapy Cause the contraction Positioning of Group of Stimulation positions (muscle tension) yourself. the electrodes muscles Lower back Sitting position. Please Vigorously tense your muscles note: Due to the lower back muscles by anatomical feature of trying to sit as upright as...
  • Page 33 ELECTRODE POSITIONING / EMS 19.0 Positioning of the adhesive electrodes for EMS therapy Cause the Positioning of Group of Stimulation positions contraction (muscle the electrodes muscles tension) yourself Shoulder joint Sitting position, keep your Vigorously tense your muscle elbows inside the armrests in shoulder joint muscle such a manner that the armrests by pressing your...
  • Page 34: Malfunctions, Troubleshooting

    TECHNICAL PROBLEMS 20.0 Malfunctions, troubleshooting Malfunction Cause Solution The batteries have been There might be foreign If there are any foreign inserted, but no information particles in the battery particles, they must be is shown on the display. compartment. Ensure that removed.
  • Page 35: Information Regarding Electromagnetic Immunity

    Guidelines and manufacturer's declaration – electromagnetic emissions The model TEN 250 is intended for use in an environment as specified below. The customer or the user of the model TEN 250 should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 36 The model TEN 250 is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment as specified below. The customer or the user of the model TEN 250 should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity tests IEC 60601 –...
  • Page 37 21.0 Information regarding electromagnetic immunity Guidelines and manufacturer's declaration – electromagnetic immunity The model TEN 250 is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment as specified below. The customer or the user of the model should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 38 TEN 250 must be observed at every application site. If unusual performance characteristics are observed, additional measures might have to be taken, such as reorientation or relocation of the model TEN 250. b. Not applicable above the frequency range from 150 kHz to 80 Mhz.
  • Page 39: Technical Specification, Symbols, Pictograms

    Lot designation: Serial number: 00001 (consecutive number) Date of manufacture: 2014-03 (year-month) 2014-03 The TEN 250 device is certified in accordance with the EU Council Directive 93/42 EEC for medical devices (Medical 0123 Devices Directive). Manufacturer: Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH, Kissinger Straße 68, D-97727 Fuchsstadt / Germany Protection against electric shock according to type BF (body floating).
  • Page 40: Terms Of Warranty

    The statutory warranty period is 24 months as of the purchase date for material and manufacturing defects of the product. Please keep the receipt as proof of the purchase of the TENS/EMS device TEN 250 in order to be able to assert a possible warranty claim. The warranty does not include:...

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