
Thymatron
®
System IV Instructions for Use
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The computer-derived endpoint seizure duration measures, including the Ictal Line™ seizure
indicator, are derived solely by calculation and are provided to aid, not replace, the physician’s
judgment. It is possible for seizure activity to continue in the brain after any or all of the computer
reports indicate seizure termination. It is also possible for artifact to be interpreted by the computer
programs as seizure activity.
GAIN AND POSITION SETTINGS
The factory preset “GAIN” and “POSITION” settings should produce the best results. For those who prefer
individualized settings, please note that “POSITION” is alway
s
set
after
“GAIN”, because positioning of the
tracing on the recording paper depends on the amplitude or gain of the signal. Thus, it is always necessary to set
the “GAIN” in a specific channel
before
setting the “POSITION”.
Enter the FlexDial function and rotate to Channel (n) where (n) is 1,2,3 or 4.
Press the FlexDial to display the current gain setting for channel (n).
Setting the gain for channel number [n] to off turns off printing of that channel.
You can adjust the gain for channel number [n} to between 10 and 2000 (microvolts).
Push the FlexDial in to display the Position of the tracing.
Setting the Position for channel number [n] to Auto selects automatic positioning
Setting Position for channel number [n} to a value between 0 and 800 determines its position.
Push the FlexDial in again to return to channel selection.
Push the Impedance Test Switch to lock in new settings for gain and position.
NOTE: The amplitudes of the tracings decrease as the gain numbers increase.
CAUTION