F-SCAN F-SCAN COMPACT DUO User manual

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Frequency Synthesizer
F-SCAN COMPACT DUO
Firmware Version FSC V2.1x with100 memory banks
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This symbol identifies the equipment as Type B
ATTENTION: Consult accompanying documents

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Preface......................................................................................................................... - 4 -
Introduction .................................................................................................................. - 4 -
Two generators – DUO MODE................................................................................... - 5 -
Standard – shipping list for the F-SCAN COMPACT DUO ...................................... - 6 -
Default settings............................................................................................................ - 6 -
Elements for operation................................................................................................ - 7 -
Signals sent to the output port.................................................................................... - 8 -
First steps .................................................................................................................... - 9 -
How to SELECT and RUN an APPLICATION ........................................................ - 11 -
Display readings of an active application: ............................................................... - 13 -
Soft keys F1, F2, F3.................................................................................................. - 13 -
Memory banks for user defined applications........................................................... - 14 -
Start a user defined application................................................................................ - 16 -
DUO MODE............................................................................................................... - 16 -
Input of decimals ....................................................................................................... - 17 -
Name an application ................................................................................................. - 18 -
TIMER ........................................................................................................................ - 18 -
Change the amplitude of signals.............................................................................. - 19 -
Reset to default settings ........................................................................................... - 20 -
Example: how to reset to DEFAULT SETTINGS:............................................... - 20 -
Clear ALL user memory banks................................................................................. - 21 -
Clear ONE user memory bank ................................................................................. - 22 -
OPTION ChipCard FTB313...................................................................................... - 23 -
Data transfer with ChipCard ................................................................................. - 24 -
ChipCard immediate use .......................................................................................... - 25 -
Miscellaneous............................................................................................................ - 26 -
Technical data ........................................................................................................... - 27 -
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................... - 27 -

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Preface
One of our prime objectives as a Swiss company is the development and
manufacturing of precise and reliable products for physical therapy based on
years of experience. Some of our products are well known and utilized
internationally. As a small company we can afford to keep in touch with our
customers who often contribute to new developments.
May your work with the F-SCAN COMPACT DUO be beneficial.
Introduction
The FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER F-SCAN COMPACT DUO has been
developed to fulfil the need of two independent frequency generators in one
device.
The F-SCAN COMPACT DUO offers the same set of more than 340 pre-
programmed applications if enabled by the user. An application can be
selected and ready to start within one minute. 100 memory banks for up to
WARNING: User with Pacemaker, pregnant women and electro-
sensitive persons, should consult a medical professional prior to
connecting to the F-SCAN COMPACT DUO.
WARNING: The F-SCAN COMPACT DUO generates frequencies.
The use of cables, adapters or accessories other than the ones
supplied or recommended by the manufacturer could cause
malfunctions and revoke the warranty.
NOTE: The F-SCAN COMPACT, all accessories, connectors and
cables, must be visually inspected for damage frequently. A complete
functional test, performed by a professional, is recommended once a
year.
NOTE: The device’s integrated functions allow biological tests and
applications described by the author Dr. H. R. CLARK. They are also
suitable for applications commonly named after R. R. RIFE.
The F-SCAN COMPACT is used under the sole responsibility of it’s
operator WITHOUT LIABILITY TO THE MANUFACTURER.
F-SCAN COMPACT DUO is NOT a medical device

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50 frequency values each or 25 sets of two when used in DUO mode, can
be filled by the user with individually selected applications. Each of the 100
banks can be erased or reused.
The mode of operation is new. It resembles the operating mode of modern
electronic devices and it does not take long to get used to the procedure.
The F-SCAN COMPACT DUO is small and mobile. The integrated
rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery powers the device for 3 hours or more of
continued use. The device, its application cable and suitable electrodes are
all that’s needed to run an F-SCAN frequency application almost anywhere.
If an application is selected and started, it will run safe and automatically
with factory set defaults. The user can interfere and adjust the settings of the
signal form, the runtime for each frequency or the level of the signal
amplitude. These user settings remain active either until the user changes
them again, or resets them to the default settings with a touch on a button.
“Soft ramping“ is used to switch from one frequency value to the next to
avoid unwanted discharge impacts for the user. The signal amplitude is
reduced to zero for the frequency exited and raised from zero to the
operating level for the new value.
Power ON and OFF, as well as switches between frequency values and the
end of an application, are signaled acoustically. The device switches OFF
automatically after 2 minutes of inactivity.
The Lithium-Ion battery recharges if the device is connected to a PC or
Notebook with the USB-cable. The latter, and a power supply to plug into
mains – connected with the same USB-cable –, are shipped with the F-
SCAN COMPACT DUO.
Two generators – DUO MODE
The most important benefit compared to other frequency devices is that the
F-SCAN COMPACT DUO is equipped with a second generator which can
be used to provide a different frequency on another wire of the application
cable. This means: two devices in one. Frequency Specific Microcurrents
FSM applications can easily be generated. When using the device in
standard mode, the second generator creates the same signal as the master
generator. When using in DUO MODE, the second generator outputs the
frequency from the even number of a running program as described in the
chapter DUO MODE.

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Standard – shipping list for the F-SCAN COMPACT DUO
 F-SCAN COMPACT DUO
 Power supply (with USB-connector)
 Mini-USB-cable
 Application cable FTB033 plus 3 alligator clips to attach
 Sticky pads
 Instruction manual (not shown)
Default settings
Display language: English
(2nd choice German)
Runtime per Frequency: 3:00 minutes
(range 0:30 to 60:00 minutes)
Amplitude of signals: 40% of maximum of 12Vpp
(adjustable in steps of +/- 1%)
Wave form: AUTO
(SINE positive DC-OFFSET
below 65000 Hz, SQUARE above
65000 Hz)
Program number 1 of table and
Memory positions of INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS are clear

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Elements for operation
NOTE: The display lights up for a few seconds only to support input
activities. The device switches OFF if inactivity exceeds 2 minutes. Both
measures reduce the power drain on the battery.
Mini-USB-Connector.
Connect to PC, Notebook
or power supply to charge
Lithium-Ion battery via
USB-cable
Graphical
monochrome LCD-
display.
SOFT keys
F1, F2, F3.
Tasks for each key are
defined in the bottom line
of the display during
operation.
3.5mm jack connector
for application cable
Yellow/green LED as
proof of output signal
during operation
KEY-UP
KEY- RIGHT
KEY-DOWN
KEY-LEFT
KEY-CENTER

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Signals sent to the output port
To improve efficacy, a small portion of a 10 MHz wave is modulated on the
output signals.
SINE
3 Vpp
SQUARE DC-OFFSET positive,
(0Vpp to 12Vpp)

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First steps
The charge level of the Lithium-Ion battery of the F-SCAN COMPACT DUO
must be checked first after the device and its accessories have been
unpacked.
CHARGE YOUR F-SCAN COMPACT DUO BEFORE FIRST USE
FOR AT LEAST 4 HOURS. CONNECT THE DEVICE AND THE
POWER SUPPLY WITH THE USB CABLE AND PLUG THE POWER
SUPPLY INTO AN AC-OUTLET. IF THE DEVICE IS POWERED ON
DURING THE CHARGING PROCEDURE, LESS ENERGY FOR
ENERGIZING THE BATTERY PACK IS AVAILABLE AND THE
CHARGING PROCEDURE TAKES LONGER.
THE LCD MAY SHOW APPEARING AND DISAPPEARING
STRIPES DURING THE CHARGING AND THE DEVICE MAY
WARM UP SLIGHTLY. THESE EFFECTS ARE NORMAL.
IF YOUR DEVICE IS EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS CHARGING
OPTION: Place the F-SCAN COMPACT DUO on the charging pod
in the center so that you can see the indicator light on the pod
changing from red to blue.
Press KEY-CENTER . An acoustic signal accompanies the start-up
sequence. The display shows briefly the units name, the company
identification and the release level of the firmware, followed by the start
screen:
If the battery is fully charged its icon in the upper right corner of the display
will show a load of more than 100%. The battery icon flashes if the device is
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connected with the USB-cable to either the power supply or a booted PC or
Notebook or wireless charging pod until the battery is fully charged.
The battery discharges slowly when the device is operated stand-alone. The
battery should be recharged if its capacity reaches 30%. A protection circuit
shuts the device off if it is operated below that level.
It may occur that the device cannot be powered on during an active charging
process. In such case disconnect the device, start it up, then reconnect to
the charger.
Fully charged the battery supports minimum of 3 hours of continuous stand-
alone operation.
The Lithium-Ion battery does not age prematurely if the device remains
connected to a power source whenever it is not used stand-alone.
After power on in stand-by menu, it is possible to select different
backlight settings:
o Press F1 to select 100% backlight with backlight off after 20
seconds and use KEY_UP or KEY_DOWN to adjust
backlight.
o With F2, you select 70% and can use KEY_UP and
KEY_DOWN for modification of backlight WITHOUT backlight
off after 20 seconds.
o With F3, you select 50% and can use KEY_UP and
KEY_DOWN for modification of backlight WITHOUT backlight
off after 20 seconds.
o Use KEY-UP and KEY-DOWN to adjust individual brightness
of backlight.

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How to SELECT and RUN an APPLICATION
Program number 27 shall be used
Connect the 3.5mm plug of the application cable to the socket located on the
front side of the device below the label
Connect the application cable to the self adhesive pads or the alligator clips
wit wet towels. For NON DUO applications, the black connection is not
necessary.
1.
Switch on
2. List
3. Select with

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4. Select entry.
Press and hold
until the desired program number
appears in the center
of the top line of the display.
Take the hand holds or position
the self adhesive pads.
5. Start with
or
Program 27 holds 8 frequency values and completes the application within
24 minutes .
The device switches OFF automatically two minutes after completing the
application, unless it is switched OFF manually before by pressing CENTER
until the device signals.

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Display readings of an active application:
Soft keys F1, F2, F3
Their function changes in different program windows. The actual task is
defined in the bottom line of the display during operation.
Whenever a frequency runs, acts like a serial switch to change the
wave form. A touch switches from AUTO to SINE. A second touch to
SQUARE DC-OFFSET. and another switches back to AUTO. A user
selection remains active until it is either changed again, or until a reset to the
default settings.
A brief touch stops the active frequency and starts the next one in line.
stops the application for a pause. PAUSE flashes and the signal
amplitude AMP shows “0”:
To restart from the point of interruption,
press F1 or F3 .
program
number
name of
application
number of active
frequency
battery charge
indicator
number of total
frequencies of
application
wave form of
outputs
2
nd
generator
frequency when
in DUO mode
runtime
remaining for
the active
frequency
runtime
remaining for
the whole
application
signal
amplitude in %
F1 stops the
application
F2 changes
wave form
F3 stops the application
for a pause

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Memory banks for user defined applications
The F-SCAN COMPACT DUO offers 100 memory banks of 50 positions
each or 25 positions in DUO MODE.
User can enter frequency sequences from the Internet or from other
sources. Entries will be saved until erased by the user. The procedure to
follow to either erase all user entries together, or one sequence only, will be
described later in this document.
Example: how to enter frequency values of 100 Hz, 200 Hz and 1234 Hz in
memory location number #1:
1.
Switch on with CENTER
2.
Select with CENTER.
‚00 FREQUENCIES’ in the
display indicates that no
frequencies are stored in bank #1.
Memory banks can be selected with
KEY-UP and KEY-DOWN
3.
Input of a frequency
F=0 indicates that the
actual value is 0 Hz.
4. Enter 100 Hz F=1
times 10 F=10
times 10 F=100
Confirm with CENTER
Now the first value F=100 Hz
is memorized in bank #1

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5. Input of a frequency
6. Enter 200 Hz F=1
Plus 1 F=2
times 10 F=20
times 10 F=200
Confirm with CENTER
Now the second value F=200 Hz
is memorized in bank #1.
7. Input of a frequency
8. enter 1234 Hz F=1
times 10 F=10
Plus 1 F=11
Plus 1 F=12
times 10 F=120
Plus 1 F=121
Plus 1 F=122
Plus 1 F=123
times 10 F=1230
Plus 1 F=1231
Plus 1
F=1232
Plus 1 F=1233
Plus 1 F=1234

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Confirm with CENTER
Now the third value F=1234 Hz
is memorized in bank #1.
Hint for entering of frequencies:
- Before confirming with CENTER, a wrong entry can be erased to
F = 0 with KEY-LEFT
- With KEY-UP values are incremented.
- With KEY-DOWN values are decremented.
Start program with
Start a user defined application
The F-SCAN COMPACT DUO offers 100 memory banks of 50 positions
each.
If the program is started with “F1”, both generators output the same
frequency in sequences one by one.
DUO MODE
When a user defined application is started with CENTER, the program
follows the DUO MODE principle. This means, that the first frequency “F1” of
a program outputs the signal on the red wire of the cable FTB033. The
second frequency indicated as “F2” is output at the black wire of the
application cable. The blue wire is the reference of both generators.
It is possible to use the red and black wire only to receive a mixed signal of
F1 and F2. But the reference on the blue wire is necessary to measure the
conductivity.
In DUO MODE, the maximum of 50 frequencies per memory bank (… per
program) is divided by 2 because always two frequencies run
simultaneously. The conductivity is measured for both output signals.
Although the conductivity is measured in microamperes, the indication is in
CV (conductivity value). The reason is that at low frequencies, the
measurement of microamperes can be inaccurate.

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The image shows how the screen looks like when a
program has been started in DUO mode.
Gernerator number F1 outputs 970 Hertz, while
generator F2 outputs 64 Hertz and the bar shows
that a microcurrent is flowing.
Input of decimals
Some applications mentioned in the literature call for use of frequencies with
up to 2 decimals (i.e. 8.82 Hz). The F-SCAN COMPACT DUO offers this
feature.
1. Input a frequency with
decimals, i.e. 8.82 Hz.
F=0.00 shows,that the
Actual value of the
Frequency is 0 Hz.
2. Enter 8 Hz, press 8 times
3. Press softkey “DECI“
4. Press KEY-UP and hold
until decimal shows 82.
Confirm
with
CENTER.

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Name an application
Press KEY F3 to enter the NAME submenu.
Use KEY LEFT, KEY RIGHT, KEY UP and KEY DOWN to operate the
NAME submenu:
KEY LEFT: clears an entry
KEY UP: increases the character value
KEY DOWN: decreases the character value
KEY RIGHT: selects the next character
With KEY CENTER the entry will be confirmed and memorized.
TIMER
Change the runtime per frequency
The factory default for each frequency value issued by the F-SCAN
COMPACT DUO is 3:00 minutes. The user can adjust it in steps of 15
seconds between 0:30 and 60:00 minutes.
Example: how to change the timer from 3:00 minutes to 2:00 minutes:
1. Switch on
2. Select ADJUST TIMER
3. Confirm with CENTER
4. Set TIMER to 4 times
2:00 Minutes
5. Terminate ADJUST TIMER

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Change the amplitude of signals
The factory default for the amplitude of signals generated by the F-SCAN
COMPACT DUO is 40% of the maximum of for SQUARE WAVE DC-
OFFSET signals and SINE WAVE. The user can adjust it in steps of +/- 1%.
Example: how to change the amplitude from 80% to 75%:
1. Switch on
2. Select DEVICE SETTINGS
3. Confirm with CENTER
4. Confirm with CENTER
5. Set amplitude to 75%,
press KEY-DOWN 5 times.
6. Terminate SET AMPLITUDE
NOTE: All user adjustments to the default settings remain active until either
the user changes them again, or resets them as described on the following
page. For setting all wave forms to AUTO, press F1. All to SINE, press F2.
All to SQUARE, press F3.

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Reset to default settings
If the switch DEFAULT SETTINGS in the window DEVICE SETTINGS is
activated, the following parameter will be reset:
Display language: English (2nd choice German)
Runtime per Frequency: 3:00 minutes
(range 0:30 to 60:00 minutes)
Amplitude of signals: 40% of maximum of 12Vpp
(adjustable in steps of +/- 1%)
Wave form: AUTO
(square DC-Offset)
Program-number 1 of table and
Example: how to reset to DEFAULT SETTINGS:
1. Switch on
2. Select DEVICE SETTINGS
3. Confirm with CENTER
4. Select DEFAULT SETTINGS
press KEY-DOWN 2 times.
5. Confirm with CENTER
Display shows activity and returns
to main menu.