FISCHER MD-1a Technical Reference Manual Download Page 5

Device Name: 

 

 

MD-1a 

Manufacturer: 

 

 

R.A. Fischer Co., Inc. 

Power Source: 

 

 

AC line 

 

 

 

 

 

110-115 VAC 60 Hz 

Fuse Rating:  

 

 

3/8 Amp, Type 3AG 

 
Number of Output Modes:   

Mode Type:   

 

 

Direct Current (DC) 

Constant Current:   

 

No 

Constant Voltage:   

 

No 

Minimum Output Voltage:   

0.0 VDC 

Maximum Output Voltage:   

150 VDC (no load) 

Minimum Output Current:   

0.0 DCma 

Minimum “Active” Current:   

1.0 DCma (load dependent) 

Maximum Output Current:   

Load dependent: 

 

 

 

 

 

50 DCma (meter FS) w/nominal 1K load 

 

 

 

 

 

78 DCma direct short 

Output Short Circuit Duration: 

1 minute 

Line Current Isolation: 

 

Split bobbin transformer (UL #E63829) 

Automatic Trip overload:   

N/A 

Patient Override Control:   

N/A 

Indicator Display: 

 

 

Unit Functioning (Active lamp) 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Level (analog DC milliameter) 

Meter ranges: 

 

 

0-10 DCma w/0.2ma resolution 

 

 

 

 

 

0-50 DCma w/1.0ma resolution 

Meter Accuracy 

 

 

-20% to +20% FS 

Timer/Auto shutoff:   

 

N/A 

Typical Leakage current:   

Chassis:  

10 uA 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrodes:   5 uA   

Maximum Leakage current: 

Chassis: 

50 uA 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrodes:  50 uA 

Standards:   

 

 

UL-544 Patient Connected or equivalent 

Electrical Safety Certification: 

Los Angeles Electrical Testing Laboratory 

 

 

 

 

 

Application  #249247 

 

Note: Output specifications measured at 115VAC line voltage 

DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS 

The  Model  MD-1a  does  not  require  specific  periodic  maintenance  beyond  regular 
inspection  of  the  device  and  accessory  cords.  Refer  to  the  following  page  for 
recommended inspection procedures. 

DEVICE MAINTENANCE 

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Summary of Contents for MD-1a

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...trols Page 3 Device Specifications Page 4 Device Maintenance Page 4 Device Inspection Page 5 Assembly Parts List Page 8 Schematic Diagram Page 9 MODEL MD 1a Galvanic Unit Technical Reference Manual CO...

Page 3: ...nding although the plug will fit typical grounded receptacles Because of its light weight and small size the MD 1 is very portable When relocating the unit for use however always be sure it is properl...

Page 4: ...witch will be exposed when the power is turned ON INTENSITY KNOB Adjust this knob to set the desired current level to be applied to the patient The actual current is indicated on the DC MILLIAMPERES m...

Page 5: ...Patient Override Control N A Indicator Display Unit Functioning Active lamp Current Level analog DC milliameter Meter ranges 0 10 DCma w 0 2ma resolution 0 50 DCma w 1 0ma resolution Meter Accuracy 20...

Page 6: ...Minimum intensity setting and turn on at a setting of 1 2 on the knob Verify operation of Polarity Reversal switch applies to units made after 1 1 2005 Switch in REV position will reverse polarity at...

Page 7: ...t Nominal readings appear below for reference Normal Polarity Normal Ground 5 uA Reverse Polarity Normal Ground 5 uA Normal Polarity Open Ground 10 uA Reverse Polarity Open Ground 10 uA Measure patien...

Page 8: ...pproximately 50 DCma at this this setting which will require a resistor rated at 2 5 Watts or higher Accept 40 58 DCma Verify meter reading on 0 10 scale With a 1K load resistance set the METER SCALE...

Page 9: ...Resistor 1 00 38 0004 10K 2W 53C3 Pot 1 00 41 0013 100uf 100V Electrolytic 1 00 41 0015 100uf 250V Electrolytic 2 00 41 0033 33uf 25V Tantalum 1 00 45 0015 005uf 50V Ceramic Disc 1 00 45 0006 001uf A...

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