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The applicator serves the following tasks:
Generation and emission of unfocused acoustic waves
The applicator is filled with water to enable the generation and the transport of the
acoustic waves. The special shape of the reflector (OP155) allows reflecting the
acoustic waves in an unfocused pressure field outside the applicator.
Coupling to the patient
The patient coupling is achieved via water membrane and ultrasound gel, applied to
the treatment area. The release of acoustic waves is initiated either via the connected
footswitch or via the acoustic wave release button (3) on the applicator.
Release button on the applicator to initiate/control release of acoustic waves.
Water circuit
On the rear side of the device the water cartridge drawer is located (Figure 5, #1).
The water circuit of the OW100
®
fulfills the following tasks:
Figure 5
Water cartridge of the OW100
®
at the rear side
Providing of the water which is necessary for the generation of acoustic waves.
Also filtering of the electrode mud in the water. The water cartridge must be
exchanged with every applicator exchange or by request of the device (the
device will display a blue message box indicating that the water cartridge must
be exchanged.) This message will appear if the water cartridge depletes prior
to the applicator exchange.
Filling and draining of the applicator.
Coupling pressure
The water pressure is preset to one single pressure level. Thus the water membrane
has a fixed out arcing which cannot be changed by the user. The following table shows
the out arcing of the water membrane and the penetration depth for the treatment.
