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Front Panel Operation

“A”. Pressing this red key sets the parameters of the selected channels for the “A” default.

“C”. Pressing this blue key sets the parameters of the channels selected for the “C” default.

“E”. Pressing this green key sets the parameters of the selected channels for the “E” default.

“M”. Pressing this yellow key sets the parameters of the selected channels for the “M” default.

“I”. Pressing this white key sets the parameters for the channels selected for the “I” default.

CH 1. Press this key to program channel one.

CH 2. Press this key to program channel two.

COMB. Press this key to program both channels at once.

Summary of Contents for micro5

Page 1: ...ESSOR CONTROLS ARE DESIGNED TO SIMPLIFY TREATMENT DELIVERY WE HAVE MADE THE OPERATION OF THE micro5 VERY SIMPLE IF YOU FOLLOW THE BASIC GUIDE LINES OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL REMEMBER MOST PROBLEMS ARE...

Page 2: ...ssociated with high output milliamperes instruments Microcurrent stimulation is usually sub sensory and often imperceptible to the patient The current is able to pass through the skin with out much st...

Page 3: ...essing this green key sets the parameters of the selected channels for the E default 4 M Pressing this yellow key sets the parameters of the selected channels for the M default 5 I Pressing this white...

Page 4: ...the screen 12 START Pressing this key starts the countdown operation of the instrument It will also silence the beep that is heard every ten seconds during operation 13 STOP Pressing this key suspends...

Page 5: ...ost effective applications available for microcur rent stimulation The following table illustrates the parameter setting for each of the modes These values will appear on the LCD screen when the mode...

Page 6: ...when a large area is treated This preset uses both channels to deliver the current through four pads The micro5 uses both a rate scan and vector scan When using the I preset you will notice the numbe...

Page 7: ...example if you wanted to enter 600 uA you would press 6 0 0 To enter 60uA you do not need to press 0 6 0 Simply press 6 0 If you make an entry error or change your mind you can press the CLR key to cl...

Page 8: ...CLR to make your change You may program both channels at once by pressing the COMB combined key You may press the START key at any time during programming You do not have to be in the time setting to...

Page 9: ...y is a difference Never use the plastic shaft they don t conduct electricity and be sure to watch the instruction video on the proper insertion of the Q Tip Reusable electrodes have a life span of abo...

Page 10: ...metal sides of the probe See Video 4 Scan the area to be treated You will notice that when contact with the skin is made the micro5 emits a tone This tone rises and falls in pitch as the resistance i...

Page 11: ...ecial salts compound It s clear that when using moistened q tips they should be soaked in a saline solution Doing that eliminates one variable you can control 1 2 Teaspoon of our mi cro5 Electrolyte s...

Page 12: ...w tones indicates a successful initial start up test During Operation A series of descending tones along with a flashing battery indicator and flashing test indicator means a low battery charge You sh...

Page 13: ...e a current test failure Note INSTANT ALERT current test operates by capturing samples to measure against what is entered on the screen At lower frequencies it may take the microprocessor a little ext...

Page 14: ...or pain of central origin 3 T E N S devices should be used only under the continued supervision of a licensed practitioner 4 T E N S devices have no curative value 5 T E N S is a symptomatic treatment...

Page 15: ...n in the continuous mode until NEXT 1 is pressed again or until the instrument is turned off by the On Off switch on the back of the unit Display Current NEXT 2 This feature is used to display the rel...

Page 16: ...Sequential Treatment chaining The micro5 allows the clinician to link two treatments together to form a single continuous treatment This is sometimes called chaining To sequence treatments 1 Press the...

Page 17: ...the I preset you will notice that both chan nels are ready for programming BOTH CHANNELS MUST BE USED The microamp default for both chan nel is 400 Static Full Field with vector scan The output of ch...

Page 18: ...e the charging module in the wall when not in use Leaving it in the wall will shorten the life of the charging module The micro5 cannot be used while it is charging IMPORTANT NOTE It takes the micro5...

Page 19: ...AXION micro5 We have tested and recommend the Anker Astro3E Our tests show that the Anker can recharge the micro5 from dead batteries to 90 charge in 1 hour NOTE It does not power the micro5 It recha...

Page 20: ...el 1 The second powers Channel 2 The D cell battery pack is located inside the unit and is acessible by removing the four screws around the handle on the back of the unit and carefully sliding the tra...

Page 21: ...ants the AXION micro5 to be free from defects for a period of two years from date of pur chase Factory further warrants all accessories including batteries and chargers to be free from defects for a p...