Delfin ElastiMeter, User Manual

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is used with the DMC program and the ElastiMeter. See the user manual of the
DMC for further instructions.
Device info
Displays the software version, the manufacturing date, the serial number of the
device, the serial number of the programmed receiver unit and the measurement
counter.
R
ECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEASURING WITH THE
E
LASTI
M
ETER
Skin surface
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Smooth and even skin site is the most reliable measurement site.
o
Skin hair, scars and folds may prevent a good contact between the probe
and the skin.
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Skin surface should be dry.
o
Avoid skin sites over superficial bones, tendons and large veins.
Environmental conditions
The ElastiMeter can be used in normal room temperature. Recommended
operating conditions are mentioned in the section Technical data in this manual.
Test person related factors
Measurements with the ElastiMeter can be performed when the subject has
been resting for 5-10 minutes. Hot drinks and smoking should be avoided for
at least 60 min before measurements.
o
Make sure that the tested person is totally relaxed before the
measurement. No muscle tension should occur.
o
The tested person should be in the same position at every measurement
session during a study (e.g. sitting on the chair the arm resting on the
table, if an arm is measured).