Fillauer Myolab II, Prosthetist Manual

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Indications
The Myolab II is intended for the monitoring and display of
electromyographic signals for the purpose of fitting the Utah Arm
and the ProControl 2 prosthetic devices.
Contrandications
Because the Myolab II is a passive monitoring system, no known
contraindications exist for its use.
Special Precautions
Static electricity can damage the EMG sensors of the Myolab
II. Therefore, always pick up the preamplifier by touching the
ground (center) electrode first. This will ensure that any static
electrical charge present on your body is discharged to the
ground electrode, and not to the two sensing electrodes. When
not in use, always keep the preamplifiers inside the static
protection bag supplied with the preamplifiers.
Never allow moisture or contaminants to enter the Myolab II or
preamplifiers.
Avoid using the preamplifiers in an extremely moist
environment for long periods of time. If the preamplifiers are
installed inside the socket of a prosthesis, make sure that the
socket provides adequate drainage for perspiration.
System Setup
Changing Batteries
Hold the Myolab II upside down with the battery compartment away
from you. Place both thumbs on the battery door and push down
and away from you. The compartment door will slide out. Connect
the battery to the appropriate terminals. (Note: The use of a Duracell
9 volt alkaline battery or equivalent is recommended.) Be sure to
change batteries whenever the low battery indicator lights.
Connecting the Preamplifier Cable
The input preamplifier jack is located within the battery compartment
(Figure 2). With the battery compartment door open, connect the
preamplifier cable to the five-hole socket provided. (Note that the
cable can be connected only one way-you cannot plug it in backwards.)
Close the compartment door carefully, insuring that the cable
connector is centered in the opening provided in the battery door. If
using Triad preamplifiers, plug the Triad to Myolab Adapter (indluded)
into the Myolab II, then plug the Triad preamplifiers into the adapter.