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Features and Benefits
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Measures up to 500lb
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Six (6) different accessories to create the tests you want
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Auto Direction (push or pull) selection after first rep
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Determine weight or mass of objects
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Axis Compensation
TM
“smart” load cell technology. Maintains accuracy even when force is applied off-
center.
General SFG Testing
To conduct a test, force in excess of the default threshold must be exerted on the gauge. The test begins
when either the ready time expires after the threshold has been crossed or, if no ready time is set, the default
threshold force must be exceeded. A test ends when test time expires or the force on the gauge drops back
below the threshold. The display then indexes to the next repetition in the series. After all repetitions for a test
are completed, the display indexes to the next sequential test number. Continue testing with this method until
all tests are recorded in the Console’s memory.
Prior to beginning a test, ensure that the test defaults are set as desired (i.e. unit of measurement, number of
tests, number of repetitions, etc.). Once test defaults are set, choose the “Test” option from the main menu,
and follow these steps:
1 .
Select “SFG” from the Test Menu (Note: if you have purchased a new instrument and it is not on the list, see
page 18 for instructions or contact customer service to register your new instrument).
2 .
Upon selection, the Commander Echo Console will attempt to connect with the Static Force Gauge.
3 .
Press the “On” button for the corresponding Static Force Gauge to establish a connection with the
Commander Echo Console.
4 .
The Commander Echo Console will require a instrument zeroing prior to starting each exam. With the
instrument in a neutral position (no pressure applied), press the Control Stick to set the instrument zero.
5 .
The Commander Echo will automatically advance to the next available test in the series. If no test data is
currently being stored for the instrument, it will begin with Test 1. If all of the selected tests already have
data stored, then the Commander Echo Console will display Message 2 on the LCD and not allow further
testing until the data has been erased, or the test settings have been altered to allow for more tests.
6 .
Ready the patient and begin the test (Note: see the optional Multimedia Help System CD for further
information on specific testing procedures).
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Once you have completed the pre-set number of repetitions for each side/test, the Commander Echo will
automatically advance to the next test in the exam.
8 .
Once all tests have been completed, the Commander Echo Console will display Message 2 on the LCD to
notify you that there are no more empty tests available. Pressing the Control Stick will bring you back to the
main menu
Note: In review mode, the Console differentiates between SFG push/pull by designating push values as
negative and pull values as positive. In test mode, SFG displays the magnitude as positive regardless of direction
until the value crosses the threshold. For the rest of the test, the values will be positive for the force direction
that is in direction of the crossed threshold and negative in the opposite direction. The Console will only record
positive test values.
12” Cable (9AC007) – The cable can be used for different lifting, pushing or
pulling, or static strength tests.
4” Push Disk (9AC004) – The 4” Push Disk can be used for exerting force
against flat items. The Push Disk offers more surface area for pushing
activities, and greater flexibility for various testing applications than the Flat
pad. Attaches to the Force Input receptacle.
