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Pulson 100 User Manual Pulson 100 Device for ultrasound therapy Manufacturer GymnaUniphy N.V. Main office Pasweg 6A B-3740 BILZEN Telephone +(32) (0)89-510.510 +(32) (0)89-510.511 E-mail info@gymna-uniphy.com Website www.gymna-uniphy.com Version 1.0 September 2007...
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Pulson 100 Abbreviations Electromagnetic Compatibility Electrostatic Discharge Hospital Antiseptic Concentrate Ultrasound Symbols on the equipment Read the manual Manufacturer Symbols in the manual Warning or important information.
Pulson 100 AFETY Purpose The Pulson 100 is intended solely for medical applications. You can use the Pulson 100 for ultrasound therapy. The device is suited for continuous use. Safety instructions 1.2.1 General • Only qualified people who are trained in the application of the therapies may use the appliance.
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Pulson 100 1.2.2 Electrical safety • Only use the equipment in an area with facilities that meet the applicable legal regulations. • Connect the equipment to an outlet with a protective earth terminal. The outlet must meet the locally applicable requirements for medical areas.
Pulson 100 Medical Devices Directive The device complies with the essential requirements of the Medical Device Directive of the European Committee (93/42/EEC) as most recently changed. Liability The manufacturer cannot be held liable for injury to the therapist, the patient or third parties, or for damage to or by the equipment used, if for example: •...
Pulson 100 NSTALLATION Receipt 1. Check whether the equipment has been damaged during transport. 2. Check whether the accessories are intact and complete. See §7.5 and §7.6. • Inform your supplier of any damage or defects by no later than within 3 working days after receipt.
Pulson 100 Components of the Pulson 100 9 10 11 1. Display. See §3.3. 7. Connector for US head 2. Decrease the selected 8. Indication: Floating patient parameter circuit 3. Increase the selected 9. On/off switch parameter 10. Connection to mains supply 4.
Pulson 100 Display 1. Treatment mode 7. Timer value 2. Program number/System 8. Ultrasound frequency settings number 9. Ultrasound output indication 3. System settings mode 10. Type of US head 4. Intensity symbol 11. Ultrasound output power 5. Treatment time symbol 12.
• Intensity 0.1 W/cm2 • Duty cycle: 100% The type of US head will be detected automatically by the Pulson 100. If no US head is connected, the symbols are displayed alternating. The Ultrasound frequency is fixed at 1 MHz.
The treatment can not be started. 1. Plug the connector of the US head into the connector the Pulson 100. 2. Select the desired program number. For the US head placement see §9.1.2. for the number in the placing diagrams.
Pulson 100 System settings • Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter or leave the system settings menu. • Press to confirm the value and to select the next system setting. 4.5.1 01: Stop time if bad US 1. Press to switch the parameter ON or OFF.
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Pulson 100 4.5.4 04: SW code The software-version is displayed.
5.1.1 US head test Test the US head if its conduction is bad. The conduction is bad if the Ultrasound indication blinks during treatment and the Pulson 100 generates a ‘bad contact’ sound. 1. Switch on the Pulson100. 2. Place the US head in a bowl with water.
Pulson 100 Inspection points The technical safety inspection contains the following tests: 1. Test 1: General: Visual inspection and check on the operating functions 2. Test 2: Ultrasound therapy 3. Test 3: Electrical safety inspection: measurement of the earth leakage current and patient leakage current according to DIN/VDE 0751-1 ed.
Pulson 100 ALFUNCTIONS SERVICE AND GUARANTEE Malfunctions Component Problem Solution Pulson 100 Equipment cannot be See §6.1.1. switched on Equipment does not react to See §6.1.3. commands or a fault report appears 6.1.1 Equipment cannot be switched on 1. Check if the mains voltage has failed.
Pulson 100 Service • Only a technician authorised by GymnaUniphy N.V. may open the equipment or the accessories to perform repairs. The equipment does not contain any components that may be replaced by the user. • If possible, open the screen with the system settings before you contact the technical service department.
Pulson 100 This guarantee does not apply to the repair of defects that are caused: • by incorrect use of the equipment, • by an incorrect interpretation or not accurately following these user instructions, • by carelessness or misuse, •...
Pulson 100 ECHNICAL INFORMATION General Dimensions Pulson 100 (w x h x d) 266 x 275 x 100 mm Weight Pulson 100 3,1 kg Weight including accessories4,15 kg Mains voltage 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Maximum power, in operation...
Pulson 100 7.2.3 US heads US head, model 104 Acoustic operating frequency Output power Effective intensity of output voltage W/cm Effective Radiating Area (ERA) Beam Non-uniform Ratio (BNR) Maximum intensity of beam 10,2 W/cm Beam type Collimated US head, model 101...
Pulson 100 Standard accessories Quantity Description Art. no. US head, 1 MHz - ERA 4 cm incl. 332.310 holder Contact gel, 500 ml 100.016 Power cord 100.689 331.991 331.969 331.958 User manual 331.947 332.013 332.002 331.980 US placing diagrams 117.277 1 This power cord has a CEE 7/7 type plug.
Pulson 100 Optional accessories Quantity Description Art. no. US head, 1 MHz - ERA 1 cm , incl. 332.321 holder Contact gel, can 5 l 100.019 Pump for can, 5 l 100.020 Article numbers can change in the course of time. Check the article numbers in the most recent catalogue or ask your dealer.
If you use the Pulson 100 in the vicinity of other equipment, you must check that the Pulson 100 is functioning normally. The following paragraphs contain information about the EMC properties of the equipment.
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Pulson 100 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The 100-series devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of a 100-series device should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Pulson 100 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The 100-series devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of a 100-series device should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Pulson 100 Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the 100-series device The 100-series device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of...
Pulson 100 Technical safety inspection Pulson 100 with serial number..... is / is not in good working order Inspection performed by: Owner: Location: Name: Name: Date: Initials: Initials: 1 Cross out what does not apply. If a specific test does not apply to this equipment, place a mark in the NA (not applicable) column.
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Pulson 100 8.2.2 Test 2: Ultrasound Yes No Connect the treatment head and place it in an ultrasound measurement device. Select continuous (duty cycle 100%), 2 W/cm The measured value is within ±20% of the output power value in the display.
Pulson 100 Disposal Take account of the following environmental aspects when disposing of the equipment and the accessories: • The basic device and the cables fall under small chemical waste (electrical and electronic equipment waste). These components contain lead, tin, copper, iron, various other metals and various plastics, etc.
Pulson 100 EFERENCE Function overview 9.1.1 System settings Press for 3 seconds Timer On/Off during bad contact Frequency tuning HW code SW code 9.1.2 Indication list The head placement numbers refer to the numbers in the placing diagrams. Indication Program number US head placement...
Pulson 100 9.1.3 Contra indication Ultrasound therapy Specific relative for continuous General ultrasound High fever Infections Severe cardiovascular problems Acute inflammations Psychological problems Thrombosis, thrombophlebitis Cancer with tumor metastasis Varices Generalised tuberculosis Increased risk to haemorrhage Pacemaker Specific relative for pulsing...
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