
Thymatron
®
System IV Instructions for Use
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PERCENT ENERGY DIAL
The PERCENT ENERGY dial is used to select the treatment stimulus dose. This dial has three functions that are
displayed in the 4 character L.E.D. above the dial.
1. Rotating the dial displays the PERCENT ENERGY settings for each stimulus dose, followed by a brief
display of the corresponding stimulus charge in mC.
2. Pressing the dial displays the stimulus program currently in effect.
3. Pressing, holding in and then rotating the dial enables the operator to rapidly change stimulus programs
without using the FlexDial™.
To display the corresponding charge in mC again, rotate the PERCENT ENERGY dial in either direction and
then back again to the desired setting.
LIGHT-EMITTING FUNCTION DISPLAYS
The Thymatron® System IV front panel has two alphanumeric L.E.D.s (the left one with 8 characters, and the
right one with 4 characters), plus 5 individual dot L.E.D.s.
The 8-character L.E.D. is located above the IMPEDANCE TEST button.
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It displays the message “SELFTEST” immediately after the unit is powered on.
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It displays the message “NO BASE” following completion of the self-test procedure and before baseline
EEG collection has been initiated.
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It displays the message “TESTING” for 1 second when the IMPEDANCE TEST button is pressed. It
then displays the static impedance value in ohms and maintains it until the button is released.
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It displays the message “BASELINE” from the time the IMPEDANCE TEST button is released until
baseline EEG is obtained, about 6-10 seconds.
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It displays the message “READY” when baseline EEG collection has been successfully accomplished.
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After the “TREAT” button is pressed and released, it shows the time elapsed in seconds since the end of
the treatment stimulus.
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It displays the flashing message “REPORT” when the START/STOP button is pressed to generate and
print the end-of-treatment report.
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It displays the designations and values of all FlexDial™ functions and options during their selection.