natus Nicolet SCU, User Manual

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Nicolet Cortical Stimulator
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Revised 8/27/13
3 Bottom View
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A Status Shows current status of the stimulator: Set-up , Ready , Stim On .
B Setup 1, 2 Changes the Stimulus Control Unit (SCU) parameters.
Change Mode
Probe Biphasic
Electrode Biphasic
Select Label Set
Numeric
Montage
Delete Label Set
Select Language
A list of available languages appears
Adjust Contrast
Rotate the Selector knob for the best display contrast
C Pulse Frequency 1, 2 The rate at which pulses are delivered (50 Hz typical). You can also select Trigger for external
control.
D Pulse Duration 1, 2 The length of time for each pulse. The actual pulse length is twice the pulse duration: 100 -
1000 uSec .
E Train Duration 1, 2 Press to view the present maximum stimulus duration (5 seconds typical). You can also select
a
Single train duration, or Trigger for external trigger control.
F
G
Ele
Electrode - 1, 2
1, 2 Selects which electrode (channel) will receive the stimulus. Rotate the Selector Knob to step
through the channel numbers.
H Set Stim 1, 2 Sets the current level applied to the patient, measured from baseline to peak (8 mAmps or
less typical). Enter the most significant value using the Selector Knob . Press the Set Stim
button to select the least significant value and then enter by using the Selector knob. Repeat as
necessary.
I Delivered Stim Displays the stimulation level being delivered. The LED indicates when stimulation is being
delivered.
J Check Stim 1 Applies the selected stimulus to an internal load to verify correct operation. The LED lights
when this feature is enabled. The actual current that is delivered is displayed in the
Delivered
Stim display field.
K Mark Channel Press the Mark Channel button to mark the channels selected.
L Start 1 Delivers the stimulation pulse ( Train , Continuous , or Single ) and the external Trigger In
signal is not being used. Must be in the Ready state to function.
M Ictal Disrupt 1 Repeats the first pulse in the train.
N Selector Knob Turn to scroll through options, press to select.
O Stop Interrupts stimulation.
P Trigger Out Future use.
Q Trigger In Future use.
R Trigger Synchronization Future use.
S Serial Interface For Nicolet system interface.