Hoggan Scientific microFET3, Руководство пользователя

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Muscle Testing/Threshold Button
Pressing the MT/ THRESH button will cause the unit to enter “Muscle Testing” mode. Each successive press
of the MT/ THRESH button will alternate the high/low threshold feature
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High: display “H” in the time display and fractional units in the “force” display
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Low: display “L” in the “time” display and fractional units in the “force” display.
High is the most commonly used threshold setting. In the high setting, three pounds of force must be exerted
before the microFET3 will begin recording test results. High threshold displays in 0.10 lb. increments during
testing. See Image D below to see Threshold setting set to L – Low.
Image D
Threshold
Threshold refers to the amount of force required before the microFET3 begins recording test data. The
threshold level can be set to either High or Low setting, and is displayed in the duration/force window.
High Threshold
The High Threshold is most commonly used. In the High setting, three pounds of force must be exerted
before the microFET3 will begin recording test data. The High threshold allows for easier placement of the unit,
and reduces false starts. High threshold displays force in 0.1 lb increments (.44N) during testing. The unit
begins recording test data at 3.0 lbs force (12.1N), and records data in 0.1 lb increments up to 150 lbs (.44N
increments to 1320N). Pressing Reset does not change the threshold setting
Low Threshold
The Low threshold setting is designed for more sensitive, lower force readings such as when testing finger
and hand muscle weakness. Greater care must be used when positioning the unit while in the Low setting, as the
threshold of 0.8 lbs (3.6 N) is easily crossed. The unit begins recording test data at 0.8 lbs (3.6N) and records
data in 0.1 lb increments up to 150 lbs (0.8 increments to 1320N) Pressing Reset does not change the threshold
setting.
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