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Summary of Contents for SkinFibroMeter

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Page 2: ...CE DESCRIPTION 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 ADJUSTING SETTINGS 7 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEASURING WITH THE SKINFIBROMETER 8 MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND DISINFECTING 9 CALIBRATION 10 TECHNICAL DATA 10 APPENDIX A DISPLAY MESSAGES 13 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING 15 APPENDIX C GUARANTEE 17 Manual version 2 0 for device software version 2 CONTENTS ...

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Page 4: ...PRINCIPLE The SkinFibroMeter utilizes an indenter which is briefly pressed on the skin The skin resists the change in shape when an external force is applied and thus the skin s response under a short term load indicates its induration APPLICATIONS The SkinFibroMeter is a medical device with a measuring function The measurements give important information on the biophysical properties of the skin ...

Page 5: ...ection indicator 3 Battery voltage indicator 4 Display 5 Number of the sample 6 Measured force 7 Past values SkinFibroMeter Accessories available SkinFibroMeter measuring unit DMC data collection software User manual Wireless receiver unit Carrying case RoomSensor 6 4 1 3 2 7 5 ...

Page 6: ...ortly o The indenter touches the skin first then the base plate o The indenter imposes a constant deformation when the base plate is in full contact with the skin o The force sensors recognize the skin contact and the measurement starts automatically o Support your hand to get a proper contact o If the measurement was correctly performed the message MEASURE sample 2 5 is displayed o If the measure...

Page 7: ...is the mean of 5 consecutive measurements Readings under the recent value are means of previous measurements The induration reading is the force as a unit N Newton The measured force increases with increasing induration If the measured force exceeds 1 25 N message OUT OF RANGE is displayed The measured tissue is too hard to be measured with the SkinFibroMeter If the probe is left on the skin for t...

Page 8: ... on the display again The instrument is ready to measure also during the history display ADJUSTING SETTINGS 1 Turn the SkinFibroMeter on by pressing the operating button briefly 2 When the device is on press the button again and hold it until the MENU is displayed Then release 3 The indicator starts to scroll downwards through the menu 4 Press the operating button once again when the indicator is ...

Page 9: ...ds may prevent a good contact between the probe and the skin o Skin surface should be dry o Avoid skin sites over superficial bones tendons and large veins Environmental conditions The SkinFibroMeter can be used in normal room temperature Recommended operating conditions are mentioned in the section Technical data in this manual Human related factors Measurements with the SkinFibroMeter can be per...

Page 10: ...e carefully cleaned with soft paper tissue moistened with ethanol Set the moistened soft paper on the table and wipe the measurement probe slightly to the paper Use only soft paper tissue with no lint The probe head must be completely dry before use Never place the device or the probe in contact with water or any other liquid Batteries A set of two 1 5 V AA alkaline batteries lasts for several hun...

Page 11: ...attery case Incorrect insertion of batteries may damage the device Do not use rechargeable batteries 4 Replace and screw the bottom cover in place Do not touch the circuit board with any object CALIBRATION Delfin SkinFibroMeter is recommended to be calibrated every other year The calibration certificate is valid for two 2 years The instrument is advised to be sent to the manufacturer or an authori...

Page 12: ...f SkinFibroMeter measuring unit o Dimensions 189 x 45 x 35 mm o Weight with batteries 145 g o Protection class IP52 o Measurement completion time 0 5 seconds o Measurement repeat cycle 10 measurements per minute typically o Measured parameter Indenter force o Measuring SI unit N Newton o Operating range 0 01 1 25 N o Force sensor accuracy 3 o Coefficient variation SD mean measured on skin typicall...

Page 13: ...o Storage at temperature 5 C to 35 C o Storage at relative humidity 5 to 80 Warranty o Limited two year warranty see Appendix C Bluetooth module certifications o Contains FCC ID QOQBLE113 o Contains IC 5123A BGTBLE113 o MIC 007 AB0103 o KCC KCC CRM BGT BLE113 o CE EC Certificate Directive 93 42 EEC medical devices 0537 Notes Exposure to higher forces may cause permanent damage to the product instr...

Page 14: ...the skin for too long LO FORCE Applied contact force too low HI FORCE Applied contact force too high OK FORCE Applied contact force correct LO SPEED Skin contact too slow HI SPEED Skin contact too quick or indenter not perpendicularly placed on the skin OK SPEED Measurement speed correct OFF SKIN Probe left on the skin for too long TOO LONG CONTACT Probe had been left on the skin for too long OUT ...

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Page 16: ...the skin contact Make sure the measuring surface is fully and evenly in contact with the skin Make sure your hand is supported during the measurement and the base plate touches the skin perpendicularly Make sure the tested person is relaxed and there s no muscle tension under the measured area Make sure the skin is not wet It is difficult to perform a successful measurement Practice measuring to f...

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Page 18: ...o any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or inadequate maintenance and care Delfin Technologies shall not be obligated to furnish service under this guarantee 1 to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Delfin Technologies representatives to repair or service the product 2 to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Delfin Technologies supplies ...

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