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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
The Dynatron®ibox™, Iontophoresis System, is a non-invasive drug
delivery system designed as an alternative to hypodermic injections.

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CAUTION
Federal law restricts the Dynatron® ibox™ for sale by or on the order of a
physician, chiropractor, physical therapist, or dentist licensed by the law of the
state in which said person practices to use or order the use of this device.
WARNING
Risk of Burns and Fire: Do not use near conductive materials such as
metal bed parts, inner spring mattresses, and the like. Do not use near
highly ammable or combustible materials.
Danger - Explosion Hazard: Do not use in the presence of ammable
anesthetics.
Danger – Electrical Shock Hazard: Contact with other sources of
electricity may pose a risk of electric shock. Do not connect this deice
to any source of electricity.
IMPORTANT: Before treating a patient with the Dynatron®ibox™,
read the entire Operator’s Manual paying specic attention to
“Contraindications, Warnings, and Precautions.”
COMPLIANCE: The contents of this “Instructions For Use” manual are
exactly the same in both the printed and electronic forms.
INDICATIONS FOR USE: Dynatron® ibox™ Iontophoresis System is
intended to use a direct current to introduce ions of soluble salts or
other drugs into the body.
Dynatron® ibox™ Operator’s Manual
© Copyright 2016
Revised 5/14/2019
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Dynatronics Corporation
7030 Park Centre Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
[phone], [phone]
www.dynatronics.com / [email protected]
Inventory 5D00260 Rev. 2

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Table of Contents
The Dynatron®ibox™Iontophoresis Device..................... 5
Installation & Accessories ...................................5
Physical Features .........................................6
Error Messages ..........................................11
Dynatron® ibox™ Operating Instructions..................... 14
Default Treatments .......................................15
Custom Treatments.......................................16
Quick Reference: Single Phase Treatment Instructions............19
Quick Reference: Dual Phase Treatment Instructions .............20
Contraindications, Precautions, and Warnings ................. 21
Contraindications ........................................21
Warnings ...............................................22
Precautions .............................................23
Adverse Effects ..........................................23
Technical Information..................................... 24
Outputs................................................24
Treatment Timing ........................................24
Dimensions .............................................24
Environmental Conditions..................................24
Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity .....................25
Batteries ...............................................29
Maintenance and Repair .................................. 30
Maintenance ............................................30
Returning a Device for Repair...............................30
Cleaning ..............................................31
Denition of Symbols and Labeling.......................... 32
Dynatron®ibox™Limited Warranty .......................... 33

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The Dynatron®ibox™
Iontophoresis Device
The Dynatron ibox has the ability to set polarity, dosage, and intensity
level while providing two delivery options: Single Phase (one drug) and
Dual Phase (two drugs of opposing polarities delivered from the same
iontophoresis electrode). In Dual Phase, the rst drug delivered via the
“active” electrode is the positive polarity drug followed by the negative
polarity drug.
Installation & Accessories
Unpacking
When you receive the device, unpack it and verify that all accessories are
present. Check for any possible damage, obvious or concealed. In case
of damage, immediately notify the carrier and take any steps necessary
to le a claim for the damage sustained. If possible, use the original
shipping carton if the device must be shipped for any reason. Improper
packaging of the device during transport can result in damage and will
invalidate the warranty.
Complete the warranty registration form and return it to Dynatronics
within 30 days of purchase. This is to insure that you are not billed
for services that are covered by the warranty policy. Warranty regis-
tration must include the device serial numbers.
Read the operating instructions in this manual carefully before
proceeding with a treatment.
The following are included with the Dynatron ibox:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 DIBOX2 Dynatron ibox Device
1 4H00390 Electrode Cables
2 9I0003 AA Alkaline Batteries 1.5 volt
1 5D00260 Dynatron ibox Operator’s Manual
1 910007 Carrying Case
REF
The Dynatron®ibox™Iontophoresis System is a non-invasive drug
delivery system designed as an alternative to hypodermic injections.

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Physical Features
The numbered features in the diagrams correspond to the numbered
descriptions on the following pages. Before administering treatment(s),
read the sections in this manual that provide specic instructions for
performing treatments, denitions of the available options, as well as
the contraindications warnings, and precautions.
1. POWER ON/OFF: The Dynatron ibox power is
controlled by a key located at the bottom-left of the
keypad and is shown by the international ON/OFF
power symbol.
Power ON: Press and hold the symbol until a beep
is heard, and the display illuminates. When rst
powered-on, the Dynatron ibox logo will be displayed
followed by the software version number. The initial
screen displayed after power-on allows the user to
choose between a default
treatment or a custom
treatment.
Power OFF: Press and hold
the ON/OFF key for about
two seconds. The display will
show the following message
prior to the device turning-off.
Front View
Selector Arrow Keys
Enter Key
Keypad
Display Window
Power On/Off
Case
Power-OFF Screen
Before operating the Dynatron®ibox™, acquaint yourself with the
physical and operational aspects of the device by reviewing the
instructions and illustrations within this manual.

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The Dynatron ibox power may be turned OFF before, during, or after
a treatment. Depressing the ON/OFF switch during a treatment
immediately ramps down the delivered current intensity to 0.5 mA.
2. DISPLAY WINDOW: The Dynatron ibox provides information to the
user through its Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display window.
The display window will progress through a sequence of Polarity,
Dose, and Intensity during the setup phase of the treatment. During
the treatment phase, all three parameters will appear in the display
window.
Polarity: The display window allows the user three options for
polarity: Positive (+), Negative (-), and Dual Polarity (+/-). Positive
(+) delivers a positive current to the active electrode during a single
phase treatment. Negative (-) delivers a negative current to the active
electrode during a single phase treatment. Dual Polarity (+/-) delivers
a positive current to the active electrode rst, followed by a negative
current.
Dose: The display window shows a treatment dose as either a
single number during the setup stage or as a ratio of dose delivered
compared to the target dose in the treatment stage. The dose is
displayed in milliampere-minutes (mA-min) and is followed by a “+” or
“-” sign to indicate the polarity of the treatment. Below is an example
of a dose ratio displayed during a treatment.
6/40+
This gure indicates that 6 mA-min of dose has been delivered and
that the total target dose for the treatment is 40 mA-min. The (+)
indicates that this treatment has a positive polarity.
Time: The remaining time for a treatment is displayed in standard
time format using a colon to separate minutes from seconds as shown
below.
14:33
Time always counts down. Time is always calculated according to
the amount of dose to be delivered and the intensity of the current.
When a treatment is completed, time will be displayed as “00:00.”
Intensity: Intensity is the amount of current delivered to the
electrodes during a treatment. Intensity is displayed with two digits
separated by a decimal point and followed by the polarity of the
treatment as shown below. The units used are milliamperes (mA).
Current intensities can typically range from 0.5 to 4.0 mA.
3.8 mA+
3. KEYPAD: User control of the Dynatron
ibox is through interactions with the
keys on the keypad. All control is done
with single depressions of individual
keys. Some of the keys may be held
down to allow for successive increases
or decreases of certain parameters such
as dose and intensity without having
to press and release the key for each
change.
Note: If the Dynatron®ibox™is not actively delivering a treatment and
remains idle for 60 seconds, the device will automatically turn off.

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4. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER: Removal of this cover
allows access to the two AA Alkaline batteries for installation or
replacement. This cover is most easily removed by placing both
thumbs at the top of the compartment cover and pressing in and
pushing down on the cover at the same time.
See “BATTERIES” in the Technical Information section of this
manual for additional information on the
Dynatron ibox batteries.
5. OUTPUT JACK:
The output
jack allows for
connection of
the electrode
cable. The jack
only accepts an authorized
Dynatron ibox electrode
cable. The electrode
cable plug is “keyed” so
that it must be orientated
properly before insertion
into the jack.
6. BATTERIES: Two 1.5 Volt
AA Alkaline batteries are used
to power the Dynatron ibox.
They must be inserted into the
battery compartment as shown
with the correct orientation. Care
should be used when inserting the
batteries to avoid damage to the
device.
Case
Batteries
Battery Compartment Cover
Back and Battery Compartment Internal Views
The output jack
is located on the
top of the device.

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7. SELECTOR ARROW KEYS:
The selector arrow keys allow the user
to enter treatment parameters (polarity,
mode, and dose) for a treatment(s) and
control the current intensity of an
ongoing treatment. These keys also
allow treatments to be started either
normally, or start the treatment again
following the correction of a particular
electrode error code. Additionally,
they control the adjustment of default parameters during setup.
The “Up Arrow” key controls increasing of a particular parameter while
the “Down Arrow” key controls the decreasing of a parameter.
Holding down any of the selector arrow keys typically causes the
parameter in focus to increase or decrease its value in an accelerated
fashion.
8. ENTER KEY: The enter key causes a treatment
parameter, currently being modied by the user,
to be captured as part of a treatment setup.
After depressing of this key, the parameter
just modied will be captured and the next
treatment parameter to be dened will be displayed. After all
parameters have been entered, pressing the “Up Arrow” key starts the
treatment.
An enter key is not used during a treatment. However, depression of
an enter key when not delivering a treatment, will cause the treatment
setup process to begin. Finally, pressing the enter key just after
all parameters are dened for a treatment, but before starting the
treatment, will cause a return to the beginning of the treatment setup
process (polarity, dose and intensity denitions).
9. CASE: The Dynatron ibox is enclosed in a plastic case. This case
should not be opened by the user at any time. Clean the outer
surface of the case with a slightly damp or lightly moistened cloth.
Mild household cleaners work well on the case.
CAUTION
Do not use cleaners on the display window. Do not spray solutions directly
on the device. First moisten the cloth and wipe off the device. Solvents,
caustic solutions and harsh or abrasive cleaners must never be used.
Top Side View
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Case

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10. ELECTRODE CABLE: The electrode cable connects one of the
output channels to the “active” and “return” electrodes on a patient.
Two electrode cables are included with each device.
11. ELECTRODE CABLE PLUG: The “plug-end” of the electrode cable
is inserted into an Dynatron ibox channel jack connecting the device
output to the patient electrodes.
12. ACTIVE ELECTRODE CLIP:
The ACTIVE “clip-end” of the electrode cable is light gray. The clip
attaches to the active electrode on the patient and may be squeezed
in order to attach to the electrode more easily or it can be pushed
onto the electrode without squeezing.
13. RETURN ELECTRODE CLIP:
The RETURN “clip-end” of the electrode cable is dark gray in color.
The clip attaches to the return electrode on the patient and may be
squeezed in order to attach to the electrode more easily or it can be
pushed onto the electrode without squeezing.
Electrode Cable
Return Electrode Clip
(Dark Gray)
Active Electrode Clip
(Light Gray)
Electrode
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Error Messages
The following error messages may appear (ash) in the display window
during a treatment. The cause for the message is described along with
solutions that can be attempted to recover from the particular error.
Correction of the condition usually returns a treatment in progress back to
its state prior to the error.
“ELCTRD OFF” - This error message is typically displayed when an
electrode becomes detached from the patient during a treatment.
This message is also displayed if an electrode is not making a proper
connection to the patient via the path from the device, through the
electrode cable, through the electrode clip, and through the electrode
itself.
Solutions: 1) Check that the electrode cable plugs are rmly inserted
into the Dynatron ibox output jacks.
2) Inspect the electrode cable wires for breaks or cracks.
3) Make sure that the electrode clips are securely attached to
the electrodes.
4) Check electrode(s) to make sure they are correctly attached
to the patient.
A treatment may be continued by rst resolving the condition that initially
caused the error message followed by depression of the up arrow key
associated with the treatment channel.
“ELCTRD SHORT” - This error message is displayed when the active
electrode wire becomes connected (touches/shorted) to the return
electrode wire. This message could also be displayed if a short or
connection occurs between the electrode wires anywhere along the path
of the wires, including the electrodes, clips, and plugs.
Solutions: 1) Check that the electrodes are not touching each other on
the patient.
2) Check that the electrode clips are not touching each other.
3) Carefully inspect the entire electrode cable for any shorted
wires caused by breaks in the wire. Replace the electrode
cable if any break or damage is found.
The treatment continues following correction of the short but the
treatment intensity will be scaled-back to 0.5 mA. The user must manually
reset the intensity to the level selected prior to the short condition.
“HIGH Z” - This error message is displayed when the resistance/
impedance (“Z”) of active and return electrodes exceeds the nominal
resistance/impedance expected of these electrodes when applied to the
patient. Nominal impedance is between 6 and 10 KOhms. This situation
can occur if the electrodes are not properly contacting the skin of a
patient. When the resistance/impedance exceeds about 10 KOhms, but
is less than 50 KOhms, the HIGH Z message will be displayed until the
resistance/impedance is lowered into the normal range.
Solutions: 1) Check that the electrodes are properly attached to the
patient. Replace the electrodes and drug to be
administered if necessary.
2) Check that there are no defects in the electrodes being
used. Replace the electrodes and drug to be administered
if necessary.
3) Inspect the patient’s skin to verify that it has been properly
cleaned and prepared.
4) Verify that a drug has been instilled into the active
electrode.
5) Make sure that the electrode cable plugs are rmly inserted
into the output jacks.
6) Check that the electrode clips are securely attached to the
electrodes.
7) Inspect the electrode cable wires to make sure that there
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“LOW Z” - This error message is displayed when the resistance/
impedance (“Z”) of active and return electrodes is below the nominal
resistance/impedance expected of these electrodes when applied to the
patient, but not a short circuit. Nominal impedance is between 6 and 10
KOhms. Although a rare situation, this can occur if the applied electrodes
and drug appear to the Dynatron ibox to be too low a resistance/
impedance to allow for a controlled current treatment. This situation
can occur if the electrodes/drug/skin combination causes interactions
between any of these three items. When the resistance/impedance is
less than about 6 KOhms, the LOW Z message will be displayed until the
resistance/impedance is raised into the normal range.
Solutions: 1) Check that the electrodes are properly attached to
the patient. Replace the electrodes and drug to be
administered if necessary.
2) Check that there are no defects in the electrodes being
used. Replace the electrodes and drug to be administered
if necessary.
3) Verify that a drug has been properly instilled into the active
electrode.
A treatment continues following correction of the low resistance/
impedance condition but the treatment current will be scaled-back to 0.5
mA. The user must manually set the current to the level selected prior to
the LOW Z condition.
“LOW BATTERY” - This error message is displayed if at power-on, the
battery voltage is less than 2.3 Volts or if during a treatment, the battery
voltage is less than 2.1 Volts. During display of this message, eight long
beeps will be generated by the internal speaker. Following these beeps,
the Dynatron ibox will no longer be operational (i.e. you may not setup a
treatment or if a treatment is in progress, it will be discontinued).
Solutions: 1) If message occurs with power-on, replace both batteries
and retry powering-on the device
2) If message occurs during a treatment, replace both
batteries and consider setting-up a similar treatment;
however, use a dose equivalent to the remaining dose that
would have been delivered if the device had not shut-down
due to the low battery condition.
3) Inspect the battery terminals for dirt and/or corrosion.
4) Check that the battery terminals are not collapsed so
that they cannot make proper contact with the batteries.
Re-bend the battery terminals carefully so that they can
make proper contact with the batteries.
5) Install good quality batteries.
“OVERCURRENT” - This error message is displayed if the internal circuits
detect that the patient is receiving a treatment current greater than 6.0
mA on any of the channels. This condition could occur if the electrodes
are being moved abruptly or if the electrodes come in contact with
another power source. Alternatively, the internal control circuitry could
malfunction and cause this error. During display of this message, eight
short beeps will be generated by the internal speaker. Following these
beeps, the Dynatron ibox will no longer be operational (i.e. you may not
setup a treatment or if a treatment is in progress, it will be discontinued
and the outputs turned-off).
Note: Some low quality batteries may allow for the device to power-on
initially but may drain quickly during a treatment causing a low
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Solutions: 1) Avoid abrupt movements of the electrodes or patient
during a treatment.
2) Avoid contact with any external electrical sources.
3) If this message occurs during a treatment, consider
setting-up a similar treatment, but use a dose equivalent
to the remaining dose that would have been delivered
if the device had not shut-down due to the over-current
condition.
“MSP430 ERROR” - This error message is displayed if the internal mi-
crocontroller circuit encounters difculty controlling the device. If this
condition occurs, any treatments in progress will be discontinued and the
outputs turned-off. Although this is a rare condition, if it is recurrent, the
user should not use the device for any further treatments and Dynatronics
should be contacted for servicing of the device.
Solutions: 1) If not a recurrent error, consider continued use of
the device by turning it off and then on again.
2) If a recurrent error, do not use the device for treatments.
Contact Dynatronics for servicing of the device -
[phone].

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Dynatron®ibox™
Operating Instructions
Read all warnings, precautions, contraindications and instructions
carefully before performing any Iontophoresis treatment(s).
There are two principal types of iontophoresis treatments that can be
delivered. The most common type is the “Single Phase” type which
involves the delivery of a treatment at a given polarity. The “Dual Phase”
type involves an active electrode containing two different polarity drugs.
The positive polarity drug is delivered rst, followed by the negative polarity
drug. The following set of numbered instructions describes how to deliver
an iontophoresis treatment to a patient using both delivery types.
1. Turn the device OFF
Before attaching any electrodes to a patient, the device should be
turned OFF. Turn OFF the device using the ON/OFF key on the
keypad.
2. Connect the electrode cable to the device
Insert the electrode cable into the channel output jack located at the
top of the device. The plug-end of the cable is keyed and must be
oriented appropriately before it can be inserted into the jack. Do not
force the plug into the jack.
3. Prepare the electrode sites on the patient
Use an alcohol preparation pad to gently remove any dirt and/or
oils at the site of the intended electrode placement on the patient.
Make sure that the area prepared is larger than the area of the entire
electrode pad so that the pad can maximally adhere to the site. Allow
the site to dry.
4. Instill the “active electrode” with the iontophoresis drug(s)
Follow the protocols for the drug(s) being used for a treatment by
instilling the correct quantity of drug(s) into the “active electrode” in
the area of the electrode that is designed to hold the drug(s). Do not
get any of the drug(s) onto the adhesive area of the electrode.
5. Apply the “active electrode” to the treatment site
Carefully position the “active electrode” over the intended treatment
site and rmly press it onto the site. Make sure that the edges of the
electrode are rmly attached to the site.
WARNING
Do not attempt to prepare or use a site that has broken skin, lacerations,
abrasions or any type of lesion that may be adversely affected by an
iontophoresis treatment.

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6. Apply the “return electrode” to the area just proximal to the
“active electrode”
Make sure that the “return electrode” is not touching the “active
electrode” and that its position is in close proximity to the “active
electrode.”
7. Attach the “return electrode” clip to the “return electrode”
The “return electrode” clip is dark gray in color. The clip may be
pressed onto the “return electrode” without having to grasp and
squeeze the clip. The clip should rmly grasp the electrode when
released.
8. Attach the “active electrode” clip to the “active electrode”
The “active electrode” clip is light gray in color. The clip may be
pressed onto the “active electrode” without having to grasp and
squeeze the clip. The clip should rmly grasp the electrode when
released.
9. Turn the device
On
Press the On/Off
key located at the
bottom-center
of the keypad
and hold the key
until the display
illuminates. The “Dynatron” logo will be
displayed followed by the software version
number as shown in the two illustrations.
The “Treatment Setup Screen” will then
be displayed allowing the user to choose
from a default, predened treatment, or a
custom treatment.
Default Treatments
“Default Treatments” are commonly used treatment setups that have
been previously stored by the user from prior treatments or manufac-
turer’s settings. Default treatments allow for rapid treatment setups
without having to enter treatment polarities/modes and doses. These
treatments are stored inside the device’s microcontroller and are not
affected by removal of the batteries.
When the device is powered-on, default treatment parameters are
shown on the Treatment Setup Screen (see “Treatment Setup Screen”
graphic to the right below). In the example, the default treatment is
for a single phase, negative, 40 mA-min dose treatment. Dual phase
default treatments are displayed with the positive dose rst and a “+”
sign followed by the negative dose and a “-” sign.
The default factory treatment parameters are a single phase, negative
polarity, 40 mA-min treatment.
To access and perform a default treatment
from the Treatment Setup Screen, the
user presses the up arrow key to start
the default treatment. The treatment will
commence at an intensity (current) of 0.5
mA. The display to the right will be seen
by the user.
The intensity of the treatment at this point is controlled by the up
and down arrow keys associated with the treatment channel. See
“Changing the treatment intensity” (#14) in this section of the manual
for further details.
Dynatron ibox logo
Default Treatment
Software Version
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Custom Treatments
“Custom Treatments” are treatments in which the user explicitly
sets the polarity/mode, and dose(s) of a treatment. The following
on-going steps describe how to setup these parameters and deliver a
custom treatment.
10. Dene a custom treatment from the Treatment Setup Screen
From the Treatment Setup Screen, a custom treatment may be dened
by pressing the ENTER key of the channel from which the custom
treatment will be administered.
11. Enter a custom polarity/mode
On the start of the denition of a custom treatment, the following
screens may be seen and modied by the user. In these screens, the
user chooses between a “single phase” treatment of specied polarity
or a “dual phase” treatment with starting “+” polarity followed by
a “-” polarity treatment. The up or down arrow keys will scroll the
user through the three choices. When the desired polarity/mode is
nally chosen, the user presses the channel’s ENTER key to accept this
polarity/mode.
12. Enter a custom dose(s)
For a single phase treatment, use the up
and down arrow keys to adjust the dose
of the treatment to the desired amount.
The dose can be adjusted from 1 to 160
mA-min. Holding down an up or down
arrow key accelerates the dose value up
or down so that the user does not have to
press a key for each increment of dose.
When the desired dose is nally chosen,
press the ENTER key to accept the dose.
A single phase dose entry display is
shown to the right.
For a dual phase treatment, use the up
and down arrow keys to rst adjust the
dose of the highlighted positive treatment
to the desired amount and then press the
ENTER key to adjust the negative dose amount (see Dual Dose Entry
illustration). These doses can be adjusted from 1 to 160 mA-min.
After the negative dose is chosen, press the ENTER key to accept
both doses.
13. Treatment pre-launch
Upon completion of dose entry and
depression of the ENTER key, the device
will enter “treatment pre-launch”. See
treatment pre-launch display illustration
to the right.
In treatment pre-launch, the device
awaits for the user to press either the up
arrow key to start current delivery to the
Single Phase
Negative Polarity
Dual Phase
Polarity
Single Phase
Positive Polarity Pre-Launch
Dual Phase
Dose Entry
Single Phase
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electrode or waits for the user to press the
ENTER key in order to go back and redene
the treatment parameters.
Upon depression of the up arrow key, the
device will begin delivery of current to the
electrodes starting at an intensity of 0.5 mA.
The display seen at treatment launch time is
shown to the right.
14. Changing the treatment intensity
The up arrow and down arrow keys allow the intensity (current) of a
treatment to be adjusted anytime during a treatment. The adjustment
range of the intensity is 0.5 to 4.0 mA in 0.1 mA increments.
Note: At initial launch of a treatment, an electrode error condition is
most likely to be detected due to electrodes or electrode cables
not correctly connected or attached to the patient.
Single Phase: The display to the right is a
typical display of a single phase treatment
currently occurring on channel 1 and shows
an treatment intensity of 4.0 mA with a
dose delivered so far of 23 mA-min. The
total target dose to be delivered is 40
mA-min. The polarity of the treatment is
positive. The time remaining until the
treatment concludes is “8:15” (eight
minutes and fteen seconds).
At the completion of a single phase treatment, the intensity (current)
will be automatically “ramped-down” by the device to 0 mA over a
period of about ten seconds. At this time, the device will generate
four beeps followed by two beeps (•••• ••) to signal the end of the
treatment.
Dual Phase: The display shown on the
right is a typical display of a dual phase
treatment currently occurring and shows
that the positive treatment of 30 mA-min
has completed and that the negative
treatment is currently occurring. 20 mA-min
of a total negative target dose of 40
mA-min has been delivered so far at the
Note: As the intensity is varied by the user during a treatment, the time
displayed until the end of the treatment is actively modied
based-on the new current level and the total target dose
desired. At low intensity levels, the treatment times can be
quite long; whereas, if the intensity is raised toward the 4.0 mA
level, the treatment time can be signicantly reduced.
Typical Dual
Phase Treatment
Initial Launch Typical Single
Phase Treatment
Note: During a treatment, the treatment intensity will be immediately
reduced to the 0.5 mA level, if the On/Off key is pressed
momentarily. This is a safety feature built-into the device.
Note: It is desirable to increase the intensity of a treatment to a
comfortable maximum in order to shorten the total treatment time.
WARNING
When increasing the intensity, care should be taken not to exceed a level
that causes patient discomfort.

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intensity level of 4.0 mA. The negative dose will take ve more
minutes to administer (5:00 under time in the display window).
At the completion of the negative current delivery of a dual phase
treatment, the intensity (current) will be automatically “ramped-down”
by the device to 0 mA over a period of about ten seconds. At this
time, the device will generate four beeps followed by two beeps
(•••• ••) to signal the end of the treatment.
15. Storing treatment parameters as Default Treatments
At the completion of a treatment, the user has the option of storing
the treatment parameters in the memory of the device’s microcontrol-
ler for use as “Default Treatments” in the future. This allows the user
to recall and start a commonly used treatment on a channel without
having to enter the treatment parameters.
To store a channel’s default treatment, the
user must wait for a treatment to complete.
The user then presses the up arrow key.
The display below will be seen by the user.
If the user presses the up arrow key, the
treatment parameters for the last treatment
(polarity/mode and dose) will be saved as
the default treatment. A single beep will be heard indicating storage
of the default treatment. The parameters for the previous default
treatment will be overwritten by the new parameters. Alternatively, if
you do not want to save the new default treatment parameters, press
the down arrow key to abort the save process. Treatment intensity
(current) levels are not stored as part of default treatment parameters.
Storing Default
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Quick Reference: Single Phase Treatment Instructions
Select Dose
(UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS)
(ENTER)
During TreatmentSelect Polarity
(UP ARROW KEY)
(ENTER)
Pre-Launch
(UP ARROW KEY
OR ENTER)
Completed Treatment

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Quick Reference: Dual Phase Treatment Instructions
Select Dose
(UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS)
(ENTER)
During TreatmentSelect Polarity
(UP ARROW KEY)
(ENTER)
Pre-Launch
(UP ARROW KEY
OR ENTER)
Completed Treatment