Operating Manual Version 6.3-04 of 10.10.18
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DEFINITIONS
Amplitude modulation
(
Am
) is a periodic variation of stimuli amplitude
(as well as
stimuli
Energy
).
Am
is defined as the ratio of the time the
device is sending pulses with preset
Energy
to that with minimal
En-
ergy
. For example, the ‘3:1’
Am
setting indicates that the device is
transmitting
stimuli
with preset
Energy
for 3 seconds and then with
Energy
= 1 for 1 second.
Amplitude modulation
manifests itself as
strengthening and weakening the specific sensations with a set period.
Dose
is a signal to the operator that the rate of skin
impedance
change has
sufficiently reduced.
Dosed Stimulation
determines the type of dosing provided by the device.
When the
Dosed Stimulation
is switched
ON, the stimulation time for a
zone is determined automatically. When the
Dosed Stimulation
is
switched
OFF, the zones to be treated, stimulation time for each zone and
time of the whole session are determined by the therapist.
Energy
is a parameter determining strength of every stimulus. The
Energy
influences
stimulus
amplitude and strength of stimulation sensation.
The higher the
Energy
, the stronger the specific sensations felt by the
patient.
Electrodes
are сutaneous electrodes (built-in electrode and add-on electrodes)
that are applied directly to patient’s skin for electrical stimulation.
Frequency (F)
is a number of
stimuli
(or
stimuli
bursts) per second,
measured in Hertz (Hz). When
Frequency
changes the strength and
'volume' of sensations also change.
Frequency modulation
(
Fm
) is a periodical change of
stimuli Frequency
from initial
to final
Frequency
value and back. The sensations are
similar to those accompanying manual
Frequency
change.
Impedance
is determined by the combined physical characteristics of the
skin, defining its ability to absorb the
Energy
generated by the device.
Stimulus
is a single two-phase output pulse.
