BTS FREEEMG 300 User manual

BTS FREEEMG
version 3.1.0e
user manual
english

Document Number : ERFNC-00782-01e
Published: October 2010
Copyright © 2010 BTS SpA. All Rights Reserved.

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icons, symbols and acronyms 5
disposal (WEEE) 8
intended use 9
label 9
warnings 10
copyright 13
introduction 14
general description 14
case contents 16
system components 19
physical description 19
acquisition unit 20
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) 22
wireless EMG probes 24
wireless FSW/EGN probes 28
on-o analysis (optional) 29
electrogoniometers (optional) 30
charger 31
docking station 33
installation 38
user PC minimum conguration 38
installation of the Wi-Fi interface 38
description of the software on the user PC 40
switching on BTS FREEEMG 300 41
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rst connection 43
connection check 43
correct data visualization check 45
acquisition protocol 47
create a new protocol 47
tting the patient 52
guide to the use of onboard software 55
initial screen 55
“Active” button 55
selecting the work mode 59
description of the main bars and menu 60
protocol 63
probes setup 64
digital oscilloscope (gane) 67
digital oscilloscope (cross check) 70
footswitches 72
“Local” button: holter mode 74
“Remote” button: lab mode 86
“Download” button 90
“Cong” button 92
“Exit” button 101
BTS FREEEMG 300 updating 102
updating the onboard software 102
creating a backup image 103
maintenance and cleaning 105
appendix A – technical specications 107
wireless probes 107
receiving unit 107

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appendix B – environmental specications 109
appendix C – power supply and switch o 110
appendix D – battery 111
appendix E – declaration of conformity 113
appendix F – troubleshooting guide 114
1708 error - Incorrect IP address or port set up 114
1709 error - Impossibility to connect to the unit 115
backup restoring 115

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icons, symbols and acronyms
Symbol in the instructions for the function.
e icon represents the information which requires special attention.
Symbol in the instructions for the function.
is icon makes reference to a more detailed discussion of the subject in
hand.
Symbol on the equipment and in the users’ instructions.
Symbol for the separate disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, in
accordance with Directive 2002/96/CE (WEEE).
e equipment belongs to Group 8 (medical equipment).
In force in the nations of the European Union, Norway and Switzerland.

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Symbol on the equipment:
Attention, read the information in the users’ manual carefully before using
the equipment.
Symbol on the equipment:
e data appearing next to the manufacturer’s symbol refer to the place of
manufacture of the equipment itself.
Symbol on the equipment:
e gure in the square indicates the insulation class and the part types
used. In accordance with Standard ISO 60601-1, the equipment has an
internal power supply and the parts used are type BF.
Symbol on the equipment:
Symbol located next to the series number on the equipment.

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Symbol on the equipment:
CE mark with the code of the Notied Body. e CE mark certies that
the product conforms to the standards applicable in the member states of
the European Union (see Declaration of Conformity).
Symbol on the equipment:
e double square indicates that the product is a Class II device according to
EN 60601-1.
The device must be operated with the provided power supply unit.
Radio equipment identification
EMG probes:
FCC ID: YQH-BTSWEMG IC: 9188A-BTSWEMG
FSWEGN probes:
FCC ID: YQH-BTSWAUX IC: 9188A-BTSWEMG
Acquisition Unit contains:
FCC ID: TFB-MATRIXLP IC: 5969A-MATRIXLP
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications not expressly approved by BTS SpA could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
Acronyms used in this manual:
AP Access Point
AU Acquisition Unit
EMG Electromyography
FSW Footswitch
PDA Personal Digital Assistant
RU Receiving Unit
WS Workstation

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In disposing of the equipment observe the legal prescriptions.
In accordance with Directive 2002/96/CE (WEEE) all equipment supplied
after 13/08/2005 may not be disposed of in general domestic waste. is
equipment belongs to Category 8 (medical equipment) and is classied in
the Business-to-Business sector.
e symbol of the crossed out rubbish bin
indicates that the equipment must not be
disposed of in normal domestic waste.
e regulations for disposal may dier between
individual countries in the EU. In cases of doubt,
refer to the respective sales outlet.
is is a battery-powered equipment.
See Appendix D for information about the batteries used. Operate
and dispose of this equipment according to the instructions set in
the “warnings” section.
disposal (WEEE)