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HiToP
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gbo Medizintechnik AG
Version 2.0
1.4 Operating concept
1.4.1 Ergonomic control panel
The control panel possesses softkeys as function and modification keys. Function keys activate a function of
the device, and modification keys are used for parameterization of a function. All keys are easy to feel and
have a pressure point. The parameter settings are carried out with the modification knob.
1.4.2 Indication menu
There is a user-guided selection method by means of the indication menu
(see chapter 4.3 Indication menu).
By setting the indication group first, followed by selecting an indication within that group, the appropriate
current type is automatically selected and information about the electrode positioning is given.
1.4.3 Display
The device is equipped with a high-resolution graphic display (320 x 240 pixel resolution). The parameters
and measuring values of the selected current type are shown there.
1.5 Optical and acoustical user support
1.5.1 Optical user support
Optical user support is given in the form of
LED lights
incorporated into the
keys
.
LED
key position
flashing
key
was selected and remains active
constantly lit
key
is active
not lit
key
is not active
Table 1:
Optical user support
Furthermore, an optical user support is furnished on the
display.
A modification, which is just being
changed, is shown
inversely
.
1.5.2 Acoustical user support
The following table explains about the acoustic signals and their meaning:
Type of signal
Cause
Confirmation beep
Admissible pressing of a key.
Information sound
The patient plug is unplugged during operation.
A limit of voltage or power has been reached.
When turning the intensity regulator without activated channel.
Triad gong
At the end of the faultless automatic check at the start of
operation.
At the end of therapy.
Table 2:
Acoustical user support
