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Q-Sense Technical Reference Manual
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Missing or incorrect parameters are identified by an icon that flashes
next to the relevant field. A short description of the malfunction can be
displayed by holding the cursor over the relevant
icon.
The program menu varies according to the probe and the method of stimuli in use, as shown at
the left side of the screen.
The parameters available for program creation at this stage are as follows:
Table 13: Program Details
Parameter Description
Program Name
Displays the name of the program (editable).
Probe
Displays the probe that is used in this program.
Description
Under Description, click the arrow ; then type free text
to describe the program.
The Description icon is indicated as active (
).
Update on
The date on which the latest changes were made and saved.
Start test/End test
Defines if these events are indicated by Sound.
Table 14: Program Parameters
Parameter Description
Modality
Two different types of sensation can be delivered to the
subject:
Warm sensation; Cold sensation.
Baseline (°C)
Temperature from which each new stimulation sequence begins
– between 28°C to 40°C for Q-sense thermode.
Trigger
Defines the trigger type: Auto or Manual.
Time Before
Sequence (sec)
The time interval before the first trial of the current sequence
between 0 to 600 seconds.
Destination Rate
(°C/sec)
Defines the temperature rate of increase or decrease per
second, from the baseline until the current destination
temperature.
Type an acceptable value: ...................................................
0.1 to 2°C/Sec for Q-sense thermode Increasing temperature or
0.1 to 1°C/Sec for Q-sense thermode Decreasing temperature