Standards; Patent; Normalised Symbols; Technical Information - Compex Full Fitness Manuel D'utilisation Et D'applications

8. Standards

he Compex is based directly on me-
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dical technology.
o guarantee your safety, the design,
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manufacturing and distribution of
Compex are in conformity with the
requirements of the European Direc-
tive 93/42/CEE.
he device is in conformity with the
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standard for general safety rules for
electromedical devices IEC 60601-1,
the standard for electromagnetic
compatibility IEC 60601-1-2 and the
standard for special safety rules for
nerve and muscle stimulators IEC
60601-2-10.
urrent international standards (IEC
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60601-2-10 AM1 2001) require that a
warning be given concerning the ap-
plication of electrodes to the thorax
(increased risk of cardiac fibrillation).
irective 2002/96/CEE Waste electri-
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cal and electronic equipment
(WEEE).

9. Patent

nap electrode: patent pending.
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10. Normalised symbols

mportant: Under some condi-
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tions, the effective figure for the
stimulation pulses can exceed 10 mA
and 10 V. The information given in this
handbook must be strictly observed.
he Compex is a class II device
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unit with its own internal electric
power, with type BF applied sections.
aste electrical and electronic
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equipment (WEEE).
he "On/Off" switch is a multi-
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function key:
Functions Symbol N°(according to CEI 878)
On/Off (2 positions, stable)
Waiting or preparation
for part of the unit
Stop (switching off)
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11. Technical information

General points
ower supply NIMH rechargeable
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battery (NIMH) (4,8 V ª 1200 mA/h)
hargers: The only chargers used for
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recharging the battery bear the follo-
wing information:
Type TR503-02-E-133A03
Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max.
Output 9V / 400mA / 6W
Type TR1509-06-E-133A03
Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max.
Output 9V / 1.4A / 15W
Type TR503-02-A-133A03
Input 90-264 VAC /47-63Hz / 0.5A max.
Output 9V / 400mA / 6W
Type TR1509-06-A-133A03
Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max.
Output 9V / 1.4A / 15W
Type TR503-02-U-133A03
Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max.
Output 9V / 400mA / 6W
Type TR1509-06-U-133A03
Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max.
Output 9V / 1.4A / 15W
Neurostimulation
ll electrical specifications are given
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for a charge between 500 and 1000
ohms per channel.
Channels: four independent and individually
adjustable channels electrically insulated from
each other and from ground
Impulse shape: constant rectangular current
compensated to eliminate any direct current
component to avoid any residual skin polarisation
Maximum current of an impulse: 100 milliamperes
Intensity increase interval:
– Manual stimulation intensity adjustment: 0-
694 (energy units)
– Impulse duration: 0.5 mA
From 50 to 400 microseconds
Maximum quantity of electricity per impulse: 80
microcoulombs (2 x 40 µC compensated)
01-03 Typical rise time for an impulse
3 microseconds (between 20% and 80% of
maximum current)
01-06
Impulse frequency
01-10
from 1 to 150 Hertz
III. DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Before using the unit for the first time, you are strongly advised to take careful note of
the counter-indications and safety measures detailed at the beginning of this manual
(chapter I: "Warnings"), as this powerful equipment is neither a toy nor a gadget!

1. Connections

The electrical impulses generated by
the Compex are transmitted to the
nerves by self-adhesive electrodes.
The choice of the size, the connection and
the correct positioning of the electrodes are
essential factors for ensuring effective and
comfortable stimulation. So they require
particular care.
To do all this – and for information on the
recommended stimulation positions – refer
to the pictures and pictograms in the poster,
and to the "Table with placements of elec-
trodes and stimulation positions" in chap-
ter VII. The specific applications contained
in chapter VI also provide useful relevant
information.
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1a 1a 1a 1a
Fig. 1 – Base of device
1a Sockets for the four electrode cables
1b Socket for the battery charger
Connecting the electrodes and
cables.
he electrode cables are connected
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to the stimulator through sockets on
the base of the device.
our cables can be connected simul-
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taneously to the four channels of the
device.
or easier use and better identifica-
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tion of the four channels, we advise
you to follow the colour of the elec-
trode cables and the stimulator
sockets:
blue = channel 1 yellow = channel 3
green = channel 2 red = channel 4
IIt is important to place the electrodes
correctly to the cable connectors; in order
to do so, press strongly the connector to
the electrode until you hear a double
click.
Connecting the charger
he Compex has considerable opera-
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ting autonomy, as it uses rechargea-
ble batteries. To recharge them, use
the charger supplied with your de-
vice and connect it to the base of the
device, then plug the charger in a
socket.
o recharge the Compex, first discon-
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nect the electrode cables from the
device.
efore using your stimulator for the
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first time, it is always strongly recom-
mended that you completely charge
the battery to improve its autonomy
and extend its working life.
2. Preliminary settings:
language, light intensity and
sound volume
efore using the unit for the first
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time, you should select the working
language of the device which is
displayed on the options screen.
Proceed as per the instructions
described below.
fterwards, for the greatest comfort,
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Compex offers you a number of
setting options (operating language
selection, display contrast setting and
sound volume setting).
o do this, display the options
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screen by pressing the "On/Off"
switch on the left of the Compex and
hold it down for a few seconds.
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