microFET3 User Guide
Page 1: ...microFET3 User Guide...
Page 2: ...ersities clinics and research institutions worldwide The microFET products are used by organizations as diverse as NASA the Shands Institute the US Olympics and professional sports teams At Hoggan we...
Page 3: ...Inclinometer Button and Cycle Switch 8 Force Measurement 9 Wireless Radio Frequency RF Power 9 10 Bluetooth FET Stick 11 Battery Check 11 Battery Saver Sleep Mode 12 MicroFET3 Muscle Testing 12 13 Mi...
Page 4: ...transducer pad during the test and it displays the highest force reached when the test is concluded The Duration Secs LCD shows the duration of the test from the time testing threshold was crossed un...
Page 5: ...h FET stick Included with software when software ordered Specifications WEIGHT 1 lb POWER SOURCE 3 7 V LI ION Rechargeable Battery CONTROLS Reset Muscle Testing Threshold and Inclinometer Testing OPER...
Page 6: ...unit should be recalibrated annually by a properly authorized service technician microFET3 Transporting Storage Hoggan Scientific strongly recommends that you store and transport the microFET3 in the...
Page 7: ...in tenths of second from the time the force threshold was crossed until pressure was released Monitoring test duration is an important element in maintaining consistency between tests Also displayed...
Page 8: ...d is displayed in the duration force window High Threshold The High Threshold is most commonly used In the High setting three pounds of force must be exerted before the microFET3 will begin recording...
Page 9: ...reading is moved to the left display and the right display contains the live reading See Image D below for location of the red inclinometer cycle switch Image D Pressing the inclinometer cycle switch...
Page 10: ...st mode Wireless Mode Power On Off To turn on RF or wireless mode for microFET3 for use with software follow these steps 1 Hold the MT THRES button down for 5 seconds for the force measurement setting...
Page 11: ...eset button to return to test mode 6 When wireless mode or RF is turned on an indicator dot will be displayed in the left LCD display at the bottom on the left side of the display See Image H below IM...
Page 12: ...ndalone mode and 9 hours of operating use in wireless mode Depending on your usage pattern the life of the battery may vary To help you identify when the battery will need rechargeable microFET3 is eq...
Page 13: ...minate the subjective nature of testing by giving clear accurate objective quantified force measurements The microFET3 increases testing reliability and accuracy As a result the microFET3 makes manual...
Page 14: ...left right comparisons and progress tracking over time For best results when using the microFET3 be sure to install the proper attachment for the area of the body being tested flat round pad for flat...
Page 15: ...zed with the free hand over the anterior pelvis for counter pressure while the gauge is pressed firmly into the soft tissue over the sacrum with an attempt to hold the gauge flat as possible against t...
Page 16: ...norms are very aggressive i e based on a young population and they are not age or sex adjusted A copy of the AMA Guides can be purchased from the AMA office American Medical Association 515 North Stat...
Page 17: ...on once The unit will display the test number and durations in seconds in the Durations Sec LCD display left display and peak force in the peak force LCD display right display for the first test or te...
Page 18: ...e unit will move backward to the previous test up to total of 30 angle tests saved 30 tests will be stored as long as the unit has battery power Turning off the unit or allowing the unit to go to slee...
Page 19: ...rchase an extended warranty package Contact Hoggan Scientific for more information Warranty Registration To ensure that your warranty is in force please complete and mail or fax your warranty card to...
Page 20: ...nline regarding your customer service issue or calibration by e mailing us at contact hogganhealth net Any repairs to the microFET2 unit should be completed by qualified service technician Ordering Re...
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