PowerDot PD-01 User manual

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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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YOUR
POWERDOT
Thank you for purchasing PowerDot®!
PowerDot uses electrical muscle
stimulation (EMS) technology to stimulate
your muscles and help you improve muscle
performance.
To get the most effective muscle
stimulation out of your PowerDot, please
read this manual carefully before you start.
For your convenience, you can operate
your PowerDot wirelessly using the
companion Android or iOS Mobile
Application on your Bluetooth Smart
Ready mobile phone.
INTENDED USE
PowerDot is a battery-powered
neuromuscular stimulator, intended to
stimulate healthy muscles in order to
improve or facilitate muscle performance
and, therefore, can be considered as a
technique or method for muscle training.
PowerDot is not intended to be used in
conjunction with therapy or treatment
diseases of medical or medical conditions
of any kind. Electrical stimulation, when
effectively combined with regular physical
training, can significantly improve the
performance of stimulated muscles in just
a few weeks’ time.
An efficient way to make your muscles
work without causing cardiovascular or
mental fatigue, electrical stimulation also
minimizes the stress on your joints and
tendons.
PowerDot stimulation programs and
guidelines are based on the latest research
by the world’s leading sports scientists.
For maximum results, use PowerDot as a
sports assistance/supplementary product
in combination with a healthy lifestyle that
includes regular physical training and a
balanced diet.

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POWERDOT
PACKAGE
CONTENTS
CARRY CASE
For storing and carrying your PowerDot
(or two PowerDots), your working
electrode pads and lead cables in
between your stimulation sessions.
POWERDOT
Generates and sends electrical signals,
via electrode pads, to your muscles,
causing them to twitch or contract.
ROUND/RECTANGULAR
ADHESIVE ELECTRODE PADS
Self-adhesive electrode pads are
connected to the lead cables via snap-
on connectors. Always follow the pad
placement instructions found in the
PowerDot Mobile Application.
USB CHARGING CABLE
For charging and recharging PowerDot,
but only from a reliable USB connection.
DO NOT use the PowerDot on your
muscles while it is still charging.
LEAD CABLES
(ELECTRODE CABLES)
Used to transmit electrical signals from
the PowerDot device to the electrode
pads. PowerDot lead cables are either 10
cm/4" or 30 cm/12" long. Depending on
the muscle group you’re targeting and
on your height/physical measurements,
you can use either of these two lead
cables (e.g., the 10 cm/4" lead cable will
suffice for abdominal muscles, while
the 30 cm/12" lead cable will be more
suitable for longer quadriceps muscles).

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WARNING
AND SAFETY
GUIDELINES
COUNTER-INDICATIONS
NEVER use PowerDot if you have ANY of
the following:
Cardiac stimulator (pacemaker), implanted
defibrillator or other implanted metallic or
electronic device. Such use could cause
electric shock, burns, electrical interference
or death.
• Epilepsy.
• Cancer or cancerous lesions.
• Any heart problem or condition.
• Pregnancy
• (do not use over the abdominal area).
• Serious arterial circulation disorders in
lower limbs.
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia.
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR before
using PowerDot if you have ANY of the
following:
• After trauma or a recent operation
• (less than 6 months prior).
• Muscle atrophy.
• Persistent pain.
• Need for muscle rehabilitation.
SAFETY MEASURES
• Do not charge or re-charge PowerDot
when it is attached to any part of your
body.
• Do not apply stimulation near the
area of an implant, such as cochlear
implants, pacemakers, electrical or
skeletal anchorage implants or any other
active implanted or body worn devices.
Such use could cause electric shock,
burns, implantable/body worn device
malfunction due to electrical interference
or death.
• Do not apply stimulation near metal.
Remove jewelry, body piercings,
belt buckles or any other removable
metallic product or device in the area of
stimulation.
• If pregnant or menstruating, do not place
electrodes directly over the uterus or
connect pairs of electrodes across the
abdomen.
• Do not use PowerDot in water or in a
humid atmosphere (sauna, hydrotherapy,
etc.).
• Do not apply stimulation in bath or
shower.
• Do not use PowerDot in an oxygen-rich
atmosphere.
• Do not connect leads or pads to the other
objects.
• During a stimulation session, do not
disconnect electrodes when stimulation
is running. Stop the stimulation first.
• Do not use the PowerDot while driving,
operating machinery, cycling or during
any activity in which electrical stimulation
can put you at risk of injury.
• Do not apply stimulation while sleeping.
• Do not allow movement resulting
from muscular contraction during a
stimulation session. You should try to
always stimulate in isometric way; this
means that the extremities of the limb
in which a muscle is being stimulated
must be firmly fixed, so as to prevent any
movement resulting from contraction.
• Keep PowerDot device and its accessories
out of reach of children and pets. Do not
allow any foreign objects (soil, water,
metal, etc.) to get into the device.
• Do not use the PowerDot unit within
1.5 meters of short wave or unshielded
microwave devices as this could alter
the current generated by the stimulator.
If you have any doubts when using the
stimulator in close proximity to another
medical device, please contact the
device manufacturer or your doctor.
• Sudden temperature changes can cause
condensation to build up inside the
stimulator. Only use the device once it
has reached ambient temperature.
• Do not exert yourself when using
electrical muscle stimulation. Any
workout should be at a level comfortable
for you.
• Do not use the stimulator at altitudes of
over 3,000 meters.
• Do not use the stimulator on children.
• Do not use PowerDot if you are connected
to a highfrequency surgical instrument as
this could cause skin irritations or burns
under the electrodes.
• Do not use PowerDot in areas where
unprotected devices are used to emit
electromagnetic radiation. Portable
communications equipment, RFID and
electromagnetic security systems (e.g.
metal detectors and EAS) can interfere
with PowerDot and alter the current
generated by it.

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Some RF emitters, such as
RFID systems, might not
be visible to you. If you
experience unexpected
change in stimulation
intensities, please terminate
stimulation immediately,
as advised in section “6.
Terminating Stimulation” of
this User Manual
• Do not use PowerDot in the close
proximity of medical devices such as
MRI, CT, diathermy, X-Ray as those could
alter the current generated by PowerDot
stimulator, cause tissue damage, and can
result in severe injury or death. If you
have any doubts when using PowerDot
stimulator in close proximity to another
medical device, please contact the
device manufacturer or your doctor.
PowerDot is MR unsafe
device. Never use your
PowerDot near on in the
MRI scanner (magnet)
room.
PAD PLACEMENT
PRECAUTIONS
NEVER attach electrode pads:
• Near or to your head since the effects of
stimulation of the brain are unknown.
• On the front and sides of the neck
because this could cause severe muscle
spasms resulting in closure of your airway,
difficulty in breathing, or adverse effects
on heart rhythm or blood pressure.
• Across your chest because the
introduction of electrical current into the
chest may cause rhythm disturbances to
your heart, which could be lethal.
• To your front torso (i.e. chest or abs) and
back torso (i.e. upper back, lower back)
simultaneously.
• Over painful areas. If you have painful
areas, you should consult with your
physician before using this device.
• Over open wounds or rashes, or over
swollen, red, infected, or inflamed
areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
• Over, or in proximity to, cancerous
lesions.
PAD USAGE PRECAUTIONS
• Only use electrode pads supplied by
PowerDot. Other electrodes may cause
potential allergic reactions due poor
biocompatibility, or have electrical
properties that are unsuitable for the
PowerDot.
• Replacement PowerDot electrodes can
be obtained from PowerDot official
distributors, authorized resellers and/or
from PowerDot Online Store
(http://powerdot.com).
• Do not immerse the pads in water.
• Do not apply solvents of any kind to the
pads.
• Do not attempt to place pads on any part
of the body which is not directly visible
without assistance.
• For best results, wash and clean the skin
of any oil and dry it before attaching the
pads.
• When attaching the pads, please ensure
that the entire surface is in contact with
the skin.
• For hygienic reasons, each user must
have his/her own set of pads. Do not use
the same pads on different people.
• Never use a set of adhesive pads for more
than 30 stimulation sessions as their
bonding power deteriorates overtime
and optimal contact is very important
for both user comfort and stimulation
efficacy.
• Use caution if stimulation is applied over
areas of skin that lack normal sensation.
• Use caution if you have a tendency to
bleed internally, such as following an
injury or fracture.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
• Some people with very sensitive skin
may experience redness under the pads
after the stimulation session. Generally,
this redness is completely harmless
and disappears after 15 to 20 minutes.
However, avoid starting a stimulation
session on the same area until the
redness is no longer visible.
• You may experience headache and other
painful sensations during or following the
application of electrical stimulation near
your eyes and to your head and face.
You should stop using PowerDot and
consult with your physician if you
experience adverse reactions from the
device.

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POWERDOT
DEVICE
& ACCESSORIES
Power/Stimulation
Indicator
Multifunction Button
Micro USB connector
(dual function:
connects either leads
or charging cable)
Charging Indicator
Snap-on connector
Lead cable with two
3.5 mm female snap
connectors
Rectangular pad with
2.2 mm male snap
connector
Round pad with
3.5 mm male snap
connector
POWER/STIMULATION
INDICATOR :
Can be either WHITE (when the
PowerDot is on or on standby mode)
or ORANGE (when it’s being used for
stimulation).
MULTIFUNCTION BUTTON
MODES :
The touch-enabled Multifunction Button
carries out these PowerDot functions:
Multifunction
Button Action
PowerDot
Initial State
PowerDot Re-
sulting State
Hold for ~1
second
PowerDot is
OFF (no lights)
PowerDot is
now ON (white
light is on)
Quick Click
PowerDot is
ON (white light
is on)
PowerDot is
now OFF
(no light s)
Quick Click
PowerDot is
in Stimulation
(orange light
is on)
Stimulation
stops
(orange light
is on)
Hold for 5
seconds Device is ON
Activation lock
is released,
Power LED
blinks several
times, and the
PowerDot is
OFF
MICRO-USB CONNECTOR :
PowerDot uses the same high voltage
micro-USB connector (3) for lead cable
connection and for charging.
If the device is being used for stimulation,
it will immediately stop once the lead
cables are disconnected from the micro-
USB connector.
CHARGING INDICATOR :
While the device is still charging, you
will see the ORANGE Charging Indicator
(4) next to the micro-USB charging
connector.
Refer to the Recharging PowerDot
section below for more information on
PowerDot charging.
SNAP-ON CONNECTOR :
Used to attach and hold the PowerDot
device in place on the rectangular pad.
LEAD CABLE :
For an easier, more comfortable
PowerDot stimulation, two lead cables of
different lengths (10 cm and 30 cm) (6)
are provided with each PowerDot. These
give you the option to choose the right
cable to reach the muscle group you’re
targeting, depending on your physical
measurements.
ELECTRODE PADS , :
PowerDot uses two types of electrode
pads – one 9x5 cm (3.5"x2") rectangular
pad (7) and a pair of 5.5 cm (2.1") round
pads (8). The rectangular pad also acts as
a holder for the PowerDot device itself.

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PowerDot pads use unique skin
biocompatible hydrogel with superb
conductive qualities and adhesiveness.
The lifetime of the PowerDot pads
depends a lot on your individual skin
properties, level of hairlessness and the
quality of maintenance. On average,
each pad lasts for around 25 stimulation
sessions. After that, adhesiveness and
conductive properties of the pads may
start deteriorating.
Store your pads inside
the safety film, in a dry
environment (either in the
original zipper plastic bag
or inside the PowerDot
carry case). Make sure you
attach the pads to clean
and dry skin!
DIRECTIONS
FOR USE
INSTALLING / LAUNCHING
THE POWERDOT MOBILE
APPLICATION
1) Make sure your mobile device a) runs
on Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, and b) is
Bluetooth Smart Ready-enabled.
2) Click on the Google Play application,
search for the “PowerDot” Mobile
Application and install it.
3) Launch the installed PowerDot
application, walk through the on-screen
Safety Briefing, then follow instructions
to locate and activate your PowerDot (or
PowerDots) for the first use.
1) Make sure your mobile phone a) runs
on iOS 7.0 or later, and b) is iPhone 4S
or later.
2) Launch Apple App Store application,
search for the “PowerDot” Mobile
Application and install it.
3) Launch the installed PowerDot
application, walk through the on-screen
Safety Briefing, then follow instructions
to locate and activate your PowerDot (or
PowerDots) for the first use.
TURNING POWERDOT ON/OFF
To turn on your PowerDot device, hold
down the Multifunction Button for
approximately 1 second, until you see the
power light turn on. When PowerDot is
not in stimulation, you can turn it off
by pressing the Multifunction Button.
When a stimulation is ongoing, click on
the Multifunction Button twice to turn off
the device, as the first click will only stop
the stimulation. The second click will turn
off PowerDot.
ACTIVATING POWERDOT
Before PowerDot can be used for muscle
stimulation, it must be activated from
within your PowerDot Mobile Application.
When PowerDot is activated, it gets
paired with your mobile phone securely.
Neither you nor anyone else will be able
to connect and use your PowerDot from
any other mobile phone.
We will never allow strangers to connect
to and control your PowerDot from their
phones!
Follow the Mobile Application’s onscreen
advice to scan for and activate your
PowerDots. Make sure your PowerDot (or
PowerDots) is turned on before you start
scanning.
Use the My Device screen (accessible
from the PowerDot app menu bar) to
activate another or additional PowerDot
devices, or to deactivate previously
activated ones. You can activate up to
two PowerDots at the same time.
Remember, you won’t be
able to use your PowerDot
(or PowerDots) until
you activate it with
your PowerDot Mobile
Application on your
smartphone!

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PREPARING AND PLACING
POWERDOT
1) Plug the lead cable you intend to use
into the micro-USB connector on your
PowerDot device.
2) Snap on PowerDot to the rectangular
electrode pad while the pad is still
attached to its safety film.
3) Detach the round pads from their
safety film and stick them to the targeted
part of your body, according to the pad
placement visual guidelines found in your
PowerDot Mobile Application.
4) Once the PowerDot device and the
lead cable are already attached to the
rectangular pad, remove the rectangular
pad from its safety film and stick it to the
targeted part of your body, according
to the same pad placement visual
guidelines found in your PowerDot Mobile
Application.
5) Snap on the lead cable connectors to
the round pads.
6) Make sure that the entire surface of the
round and rectangle pads are completely
and securely attached to your body.
7) It’s a good time to turn on your
PowerDot (or PowerDots), if you haven’t
done it yet.
Always thoroughly
inspect the lead cable and
PowerDot device for any
signs of damage BEFORE
every stimulation session.
Do not use damaged
accessories or devices.
For your safety, you are
strongly advised to replace
them immediately.
LAUNCHING & CONTROLLING
A STIMULATION
Once you select a muscle group for
stimulation, assemble and place your
PowerDot (or PowerDots) and pads as
advised above. The Mobile Application
will automatically check for the remaining
battery level and the lead cable
connection status.
When the battery level and lead cable
connection has been verified, the big
red Get Started button will appear,
which means you can already launch the
stimulation session.
Using the Mobile Application, you can
control your stimulation session from the
Stimulation Dashboard, which has these
controls:
For first time users, muscle
stimulation can be an
unusual sensation. We
recommend that you begin
in recommended
stimulation positions, using
low stimulation settings to
familiarize yourself with the
sensation before
progressing to higher
intensities.
If you experience major
discomfort or pain –
PAUSE your stimulation
session and/or DECREASE
intensities. For your
safety, after a PAUSE,
your stimulation session
will resume at only 80%
(or less) of your previous
intensity values.
Intensity Adjustment controls – Tap
on Intensity Increase (or “+”) and
Intensity Decrease (or “-“) buttons for
an accurate adjustment, or hold either
button down for a faster adjustment.
Stimulation Dashboard Menu - to
access, tap on it or swipe screen up.

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Up Control - for programs and phases
involving muscle contractions, allows to
turn on or turn off automatic one step
increase in stimulation intensities after
every few muscle contractions.
Device-level Intensities Lock and
Channel-level Intensities Lock controls
synchronize intensity changes either
a) between the two stimulation channels
of one PowerDot device; or b) when two
PowerDot devices are in use (this applies
only to the Duo stimulation mode, which
involves two PowerDot devices).
Both controls are enabled by default and
can be used to finetune the intensity of
your current stimulation session. However,
it’s best to use them only when you really
need them (e.g. for a better balance
between your left and right sides, or when
your muscles are not evenly developed).
Use Stop ( ), Pause ( ), Resume ( ), Skip
Phase ( ) controls for your stimulation.
Skip Phase ( ) control allows to switch
from Warm Up to Main Phase or from
Main Phase to Recovery.
Timer indicator displays the remaining
time for the total stimulation session (for
all remaining phases) as well as time left
for the currently active stimulation phase.
Contraction/Rest Indicator - for
programs and phases involving muscle
contractions, helps to understand time
between and during contraction and rest
intervals.
Auto-Step Up Indicator and Auto-Step
Auto-Step Up is a helpful feature for
performance training as muscle fibers
are getting used to stimulation intensity
levels and, for maximum effectiveness,
regular intensity adjustments up are
strongly recommended.
Pre-contraction Alerts: configure Audio
Signal and/or Vibrate Signal alerts
to notify you 1 to 5 seconds ahead of next
muscle contraction (use Time Before
Alerts control to configure alert
timing). This is a helpful feature to use
if you are performing dynamic exercises
during stimulation.
TERMINATING STIMULATION
It’s important to know the quick ways to
end your stimulation when something
unexpected happens (e.g. one of the pads
gets detached; the intensity increases
unexpectedly; the stimulation area gets
wet, etc.).
There are 3 main ways to immediately
terminate stimulation:
• The recommended/most commonly used
option: Tap Pause ( )or Stop ( )on
the Stimulation screen
• Alternatively: Press the Multifunction
Button on your PowerDot (or on any
PowerDot when in Duo mode)
• Only in emergencies: Unplug the lead
cable from PowerDot.
CARRYING & STORING
POWERDOT
PowerDot carry case is specifically
designed for carrying and storing your
PowerDot device, cables and electrode
pads.
To keep electrode pads clean and make
them last longer, always re-attach them to
the safety film in between uses, then store
them in your carrying case pocket. You
can use both sides of a single safety film
to attach one set of PowerDot electrode
pads (one side for the rectangular pad
and the other for the two round pads).
DEACTIVATING POWERDOT
PowerDot can be deactivated and
unpaired from a mobile phone either
from within the Mobile Application or by
manually deactivating the device.
For manual deactivation: When PowerDot
is ON and not in stimulation, press and
hold down the Multifunction Button for 5
seconds until you see the power indicator
blinking several times. When you turn on
your PowerDot again, it will already be
deactivated.

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GENERAL
USAGE
GUIDELINES
PAD PLACEMENT
ALWAYS follow the pad
placement guidelines
found in the PowerDot
Mobile Application. The
manufacturer disclaims
all responsibility for
injuries, damages and
other consequences
arising from stimulations
where pads placement
recommendations were
ignored.
Where necessary, look for the best
possible position by pausing the
stimulation, slowly moving the round pad
over the targeted muscle, and resuming
stimulation until you find the position
that produces the perfect combination
of the strongest contractions and the
greatest comfort.
Deactivation from the Mobile Application
via My Devices screen: When your active
PowerDot device is on, deactivate it
by tapping on the active device. Upon
successful deactivation, the power
indicator will blink several times.
Forgot to deactivate
your device from within
the PowerDot Mobile
Application? Do it manually
by holding down the
Multifunction Button on the
device for 5 seconds!
STIMULATION POSITIONS
The optimal stimulation position will vary
depending on the actual placement of
the pads, targeted muscle group, and
your stimulation program selection.
For Main Programs, which generally
induce powerful muscular contractions,
muscles should always be stimulated in
an isometric fashion (for your reference,
illustrations will be provided in the
Mobile Application.)
ALWAYS follow PowerDot
Mobile Application
recommendations on the
best stimulation position.
The manufacturer is not
responsible for any damage
or injury suffered by
users who engaged in
physical activities or
assumed stimulation
positions other than the
ones recommended in
the Mobile Application’s
stimulation guidelines.
You should therefore try to arrange your
limbs in such a way that you achieve
maximum resistance to the movement
and prevent any shortening of the muscle
during the contraction.
ADJUSTING STIMULATION
INTENSITIES
In a stimulated muscle, the number of the
recruited fibers depends on the intensity
of the stimulation. For Main Programs that
simulate powerful muscle contractions: to
recruit the maximum number of fibers,
stimulate up to intensity levels that you
can comfortably endure.
For programs meant to induce muscle
twitches: you should progressively
increase the stimulation intensities until
you see the targeted muscles actually
twitching.
The PowerDot Mobile Application will
always give you the best advice on which
intensity levels to use, depending on your
selected stimulation program and the
current stimulation phase.
Keep in mind that the maximum intensity
levels may vary, not only from one
stimulation session to another, but also
within the course of a single stimulation
session. It’s possible your muscles will
adapt to stimulation at a certain intensity
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RE-CHARGING
POWERDOT
PowerDot can be recharged from any
reliable USB connection (e.g. your
laptop, mobile phone charger, etc.). It
takes around 60 minutes for the device
to go from zero to full charge.
NEVER charge or recharge
your PowerDot when it is
attached to your body.
ALWAYS use the original
charging cable provided in
your PowerDot package.
NEVER charge or recharge
PowerDot from unreliable
or problematic sources!
When using 3rd party
USB AC chargers, we
recommend unplugging
the AC plug from the wall
before connecting your
PowerDot device.
PowerDot uses a built-in Lithium Polymer
battery, which requires recharging after
conditions, such as differences in skin’s
dampness or sweat levels, or the rate
of the electrode pad deterioration, may
also affect the rate of stimulation.
ALWAYS follow your
feelings and sensations
when you increase
intensities during
stimulation. While we
advise you to use the
maximum intensities
that you can tolerate, for
some of the stimulation
programs, make sure to
complete at least several
sessions and familiarize
yourself with the controls
and sensations at the lower
and more comfortable
intensities, before trying
out maximum tolerable
levels.
POWERDOT
STIMULATION
PROGRAMS
(PROTOCOLS)
The PowerDot Mobile Application
supports a number of builtin stimulation
programs and output modes suitable for
different sports and relaxation purposes.
These programs work best when you
combine them with regular physical
training.
PowerDot stimulation programs can be
divided into two main sections:
PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS
Performance Programs are designed
to complement your regular sports &
fitness workouts, and help you improve
and maintain your muscle performance.
It’s ideal to run the Performance
Programs 3-5 times per week during
preparatory mid-season period, and
1-2 times per week during competition
season or transition periods. Your daily
stimulation session should usually involve
approximately 5-6 hours of continuous
use. The battery will last for at least 500
charging cycles.
If you plan to store your PowerDot,
unused, for longer than six months,
charge it to at least 50% every six
months.
In the PowerDot Mobile Application, the
current PowerDot battery level is always
displayed at the Stimulation Dashboard.
The Mobile Application won’t let you
launch a new stimulation session if any
of your active PowerDot devices is not
charged to at least 10%.
When you see the ORANGE charging
light next to the micro- USB connector,
this means your PowerDot is charging.
Once PowerDot is fully charged, the
ORANGE light will turn off.

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STRENGTH ENDURANCE
Improves muscle ability to resist intense
and prolonged effort. Perfect for
complementing workouts which focus
on both endurance and strength, but
with stronger shift towards endurance.
Improves muscle tone and definition.
For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Strength Endurance sessions BEFORE
your physical workouts.
We recommend using your Strength
Endurance Program 3-4 times a week
per muscle group during preparation
period (preseason) and 1-2 times a week
during competition period (midseason).
RESISTANCE
Improves muscle ability to resist intense
and prolonged effort. Perfect for
complementing workouts which focus
on both endurance and strength, but
with stronger shift towards strength.
Increases muscle hypertrophy.
For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Resistance sessions in between or after
your physical workouts.
We recommend using your PowerDot
stimulation of 1-3 muscle groups of your
choice (depending on the specifics and
objectives of your sport). If you use only
one PowerDot device, you will need to
run separate stimulation sessions for the
left and the right sides of your muscle
groups.
All Performance Programs start with:
1) a highly recommended 3-minute
Warm Up; 2) a Main Workout phase
(Depending on a program, this can take
anywhere from 10 to 50 minutes); and,
3) a highly recommended 5-minute
Recovery phase.
MUSCLE ENDURANCE
Improves muscle endurance and fatigue
resistance. Perfect for complementing
your physical endurance training
workouts.
For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Endurance sessions BEFORE your
physical workouts.
We recommend using your PowerDot
Muscle Endurance Program 4-5 times
a week per muscle group during
preparation period (pre-season) and 2-3
times a week during competition period
(mid-season).
maximum possible rest interval.
We recommend using your PowerDot
Strength Program up to 3 times a week
per muscle group during preparation
period (preseason) and not more
than once week during competition
(midseason) or de-training periods.
EVERYDAY PROGRAMS
Everyday Programs do not depend
as much on meticulous planning and
regularity as Performance Programs do.
While Performance Programs are
intensive training programs, Everyday
Programs are designed either for post-
training recovery and relaxation or for
pre-training preps.
ACTIVE RECOVERY
Improves and accelerates the muscle
recovery after an intensive endurance
exercise. Use within 2 hours of intensive
workout or competition.
EXTENDED RECOVERY
Same as Active Recovery, but runs
longer for better effect.
Resistance Program 2-3 times a week
per muscle group during preparation
period (preseason) and 1 time a week
during competition period (midseason).
STRENGTH
Improves muscle strength. Perfect
for complementing strength training
workouts.
For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Strength sessions in between your
physical workouts and with maximum
rest interval possible.
We recommend using your PowerDot
Strength Program up to 1-3 times a week
per muscle group during preparation
period (pre-season) and not more than
once time a week during competition
(mid-season) or de-training periods.
EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH
Focuses on rapid muscle strength
development. Perfect for complementing
strength and speed training workouts,
including plyometric training.
For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Explosive Strength sessions in between
your physical workouts and with

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BASIC
TROUBLESHOOTING
DEVICE DOESN’T TURN ON
PowerDot is probably very low on
battery. Charge your PowerDot.
DURING PRE-STIMULATION SET
UP, POWERDOT(S) CANNOT
BE FOUND (OR ARE NOT
CONNECTED)
Check out My Devices screen and make
sure that PowerDot device you’re trying
to use is activated.
Make sure your PowerDot is turned on
(the white light is on in the device). If
the device is charged and activated,
but still doens’t connect: in the case of
some Android phones, there may be an
issue with the Bluetooth stack. Quit your
PowerDot Mobile Application through
the Task Manager, restart Bluetooth (via
your mobile phone’s Settings menu) and
try again.
STIMULATION DOES NOT
PRODUCE THE USUAL
POTENTIATION
Increases contraction speed and
prepares muscles for max power output.
Use it 10-15 minutes before important
competition events (right after regular
warm-ups and stretching).
MASSAGE
Temporarily increases blood circulation
in the area applied. Maximize usage
during transition (post-season, recovery)
period.
CAN’T ACTIVATE DEVICE OR
PHONE STOPPED CONNECTING
TO THE DEVICE
If you have problems either activating or
connecting to your PowerDot devices:
• Remove all active PowerDots from your
application My Devices menu. To remove,
tap and hold on the PowerDot device
image, then tap on the right top corner
cross icon.
• Manually reset your PowerDot (or
PowerDots) by holding the button on the
device for around 5 seconds, until you
see power light blinking several times.
Your PowerDot device should be turned
on before you perform the manual reset.
• Kill/terminate your PowerDot application.
• Go your phone/tablet Bluetooth Settings
and remove/forget all devices which
start with PowerDot or aPowerDot.
For later Android phone models,
clearing Bluetooth caches is also highly
recommended (it can be done from
Settings Application Manager All
Bluetooth).
• Turn Bluetooth on your phone OFF and
then ON again.
• Restart your PowerDot application and
try to activate your device again.
• If you still have connectivity problem,
please send us your phone model, OS
SENSATION
Check that your electrode pads are firmly
attached to your body and are correctly
positioned (as advised on the Pre-
Stimulation screen). Put the stimulation
on pause, re-attach or reposition the
pads, then resume the stimulation.
THE STIMULATION CAUSES
DISCOMFORT OR A BURNING
FEELING
If you’re using your standard intensity
modes, than most probably your pads
are worn out and/or losing their bonding
strength. Pause the stimulation and re-
attach your pads firmly, then resume
stimulation. If the same sensation
continues, stop the stimulation and
replace your pads.
ELECTRODE PADS DON’T
STICK TO THE BODY, OR THE
STIMULATION IS SURPRISINGLY
VERY WEAK EVEN ON HIGH
INTENSITIES.
Replace your electrode pads. Most
probably they’re worn out. If this doesn’t
work, check if snap on your lead cable is
loose or the cable itself is damaged. In
either case, replace the lead cable.

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version and the list of actions you have
performed to [e-mail].
We will respond within 24 hours.
PAD PLACEMENT
GUIDELINES
To maximize your stimulation
effectiveness and safety, please strictly
follow the following visual pad placement
guidelines (based on your target muscle
group selection, applicable for all
stimulation programs):
Application of electrodes
near the thorax may
increase the risk of cardiac
fibrillation. This risk is
applicable to Pecs, Lats and
Abs placement guidelines
below.
BICEPSDELTOIDS
TRICEPS FOREARM

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TRAPS
ADDUCTORS
LATS
LOWER BACK
QUADS
CALVES
HAMSTRINGS
GLUTS

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TRICEPS
Sit with your arms at 90 degrees
FOREARMS
Make a fist, resist wrist movement
DELTOIDS, TRAPS, PECS,
LATS, LOWER BACK, ABS
Sit comfortably
RECOMMENDED
STIMULATION
POSITIONS
To maximize your stimulation
effectiveness and safety, please
follow the below stimulation positions
recommendations when you run Muscle
Endurance, Strength Endurance,
Resistance, Strength, Explosive Strength
and Potentiation stimulation programs
(based on your target muscle group
selection):
BICEPS
Sit with your hands locked
under your thighs.
HAMSTRINGS,
GLUTES CALVES
Lie on your stomach, resist leg movement
CALVES
Maintain standing position
QUADS, ADDUCTORS
Sit with your legs at 90 degrees,
resist leg movement
As Active Recovery, Extended Recovery
and Massage programs do not require
maximum tolerable intensities to be
used, you are allowed to take any
comfortable position of your preference
and even move freely when running
these stimulation programs.

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POWERDOT
MAINTENANCE
PowerDot device, together with its
accessories, should be kept in the
PowerDot carry case and carefully stored
on a secure surface and protected from
conditions listed in the Warnings above.
Keep replacing your
electrode pads after 25-
30 uses as recommended.
Deteriorated & worn
out pads can cause
major discomfort during
stimulation, affect the
effectiveness of the
stimulation, and even lead
to minor injury.
Cleaning: only clean your
PowerDot device using a
dry soft cloth.
Keep PowerDot device
and electrode pads away
from water. Store them in
a dry place, in protective
packaging or in the
PowerDot carry case.
PowerDot devices do not require
calibration or verification of performance
parameters. The characteristics are
systemically verified and validated
for each device manufactured. Those
characteristics are stable and do not vary
when used under normal conditions.
The manufacturer states that PowerDot
cannot be repaired by personnel external
to the company. Any work of this nature
carried out by personnel not authorized
by the manufacturer will be classified as
tampering with the unit, releasing the
manufacturer from any responsibility
with regards to the warranty and
hazards that the operator or user may be
exposed to.
POWERDOT
WARRANTY
PowerDot is covered by a worldwide
warranty of 1 year, which comes into
effect on the date of purchase of the
device (proof of purchase is required).
The warranty does not apply to the
electrode pads and carry cases.
Within the warranty period,
manufacturer will replace your faulty
PowerDot or accessories at no charge
(except shipping & handling fees in some
cases), provided that the product:
• Has been used for the intended purpose
and in the manner described in this
manual.
• Has not been connected to an unsuitable
power source.
• Has not been subjected to misuse or
neglect.
• Has not been modified or repaired.
• Has not been damaged further by shock.
Legal rights are not affected by this
warranty.
ELIMINATION
European Directive 2002/96/CEE
(WEEE) has a first priority, the prevention
of waste electrical and electronic
equipment, and in addition, the re-use,
recycling and other forms of recovery of
such wastes so as to reduce the disposal
of waste:
• The pictogram wheeled bin barred means
that the equipment can’t be thrown with
the household refuse, but that it makes
the object of a selective collection;
• The equipment has to be given to
a suitable collection point for the
treatment;
• By this way, you contribute to the
safeguarding of the natural resources
and the human health protection;
• Batteries must be disposed of in
accordance with your country’s national
laws governing the disposal of such
items.

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Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth LE 4.0
module.
Electro-compatibility (EMC): ETSI EN
301 489-1/EN 301 489-17/EN 50385/EN
55011/EN 60601-1-2.
C RF Data:
• Operating Frequency Range: 2402 MHz-
2480 MHz (ISM range).
• Modulation Type: GFSK with AFH.
• Peak Transmit Power: -15.86dBm (0.026
mW).
• Channel Spacing/Number of Channels: 2
MHz, 40 channels (3 for advertising, 37
for data).
• Antenna Type: Multilayer Chip Antenna, 2
dBi (1.58 mW) gain.
Mobile Application Compatibility:
• Android 4.4 KitKat (or later) powered
smart phone with Bluetooth Smart Ready
compatibility and HD (or better)
• touch screen.
• Apple iPhone 4S (or later) smart phone
powered by iOS 7.0 (or later).
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
All electrical specifications are given for
an impedance of 1000 Ωper channel.
Battery: Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
rechargeable 3.7 V, 210 mAh (~5-6 hours
of continuous stimulation on average
parameters).
Charging Input: 5V through USB 2.0 or
3.0 connection (custom micro-USB to
USB charging cable is provided as part
of the package), I/P rating: 5Vdc 1-2.1A.
Stimulation Channels: 2 independent.
Stimulation Waveform: Assymetrical
biphasic with zero mean.
Supported Stimulation Frequency
Range: 1-120 Hz.
Supported Stimulation Pulse Width:
150-400 μS (for main/positive phase).
Maximum output voltage/amperage:
115 V/115 mA (+-5%, for 150 μS pulses).
Housing: ABS & TPU.
Limitations: product is not suitable
for use in the environments with a
high concentration of oxygen and/or
flammable liquids and/or flammable gas;
do not use with equipment for electro
surgery or short-wave or microwave
therapy; the device may be interfered
by other equipment, even if that
other equipment complies with CISPR
EMISSION requirements.
Device Dimensions: 60.4x43.5x13.6 mm.
Device Weight: 25 g.
Environment Specifications:
• Operating/Storage/Transport:
Temperature from 0 C to +40 C.
• Humidity: 10-90% RH.
• Atmospheric pressure: from 700 hPa to
1060 hPa.
Product Expected Lifetime: 5 years.
PowerDot PD-01 has been tested to the compliance with the following Emission and
Immunity standards:
EMISSION:
Standard Item Remarks
CISPR 11: 2011 Conducted Class B
Radiated Class B
IEC 61000-3-2:2014 Harmonic current emissions
IEC 61000-3-3:2013 Voltage fluctuations & flicker

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IMMUNITY:
Standard Item
IEC 60601-1-2
Test Levels for Home
Healthcare Environment
PowerDot
PD-01
Test Levels
Remarks
IEC 61000-4-
2:2008 ESD
±8 kV contact;
±2 kV, ±4 kV,
±8 kV, ± 15 kV air
±2 kV,
±4 kV, ±8 kV
contact;
±2 kV,±4 kV,
±8 kV,
±15 kV air
No
performance
degradation
observed.
IEC
61000-4-3:2010 RS
10 V/m
80 MHz – 2.7 GHz
80% AM at
1 kHz
10 V/m
80 MHz –
5.785 GHz
80% AM at
1 kHz
No
performance
degradation
observed.
IEC
61000-4-4:2012 EFT
±2 kV
100 kHz
repetition frequency
±2 kV
100 kHz
repetition
frequency
No
performance
degradation
observed.
IEC
61000-4-5:2014 Surge ±0.5 kV, ±1 kV
±0.5 kV,
±1 kV
No
performance
degradation
observed.
IEC
61000-4-6:2013 CS
3V 0.15 MHz –
80 MHz
6V in ISM
and amateur bands
between 0.15 MHz and
80 MHz
80% AM at 1 kHz
10V
0.15 MHz – 80
MHz
80% AM at
1 kHz
No
performance
degradation
observed.
IEC
61000-4-8:2009 PFMF
30 A/m
50 Hz or
60 Hz
±0.5 kV,
± 1 kV
No
performance
degradation
observed.
IEC
61000-4-
11:2004
Voltage
dips &
voltage
variations
Voltage Dips:
1) 0% UT; 0,5
cycle at 0º.
45º, 90º, 135º,
225º, 270º,
315º
2) 0% UT;
1 cycle;
Single phase at 0º
3) 70% UT;
25/30 cycles;
Single phase at 0º
Voltage
Interruptions:
0% UT;
250/300
cycle;
As on the
previous
column
Voltage Dips:
1) No performance
degradation
observed.
2) No performance
degradation
observed.
3) No performance
degradation
observed.
Voltage
Interruptions:
Performance
degradation
(device stopped
charging) has been
observed only
during voltage
interruption
testing, but no
degradation
observed after
the testing.

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DISCONNECTIONS AND
QUALITY OF SERVICE
PowerDot Mobile Application
and PowerDot PD-01 Bluetooth
communication interface are specifically
designed to accommodate temporary
and permanent Bluetooth disconnections
during a stimulation session.
PowerDot PD-01 device is capable of
independent execution of a pre-loaded
stimulation program with the latest
intensity values as well as implement
automatic Bluetooth® reconnections.
In this regard, temporary radio
frequency interference (e.g. caused by
co-existence of multiple Bluetooth and/
or Wi-Fi devices in your range) will not
affect the overall efficiency and safety of
your stimulation.
Due to hardware-level emergency stop
mechanisms (see Directions For Use),
Bluetooth disconnections of a more
permanent nature should not affect
the safety of stimulation, and can only
BLUETOOTH®
COMPATIBILITY
The unique feature of PowerDot is that
it’s controlled through Bluetooth Low
Energy wireless radio interface.
PowerDot is specifically designed to be
used together with PowerDot Mobile
Application, which is supported for
select Android and iOS mobile devices.
SECURE PAIRING
Your PowerDot is paired with your
mobile phone using secure 8 digit
numeric code which, by design,
prohibits any other mobile phones or
wireless devices to connect to your
PowerDot. Secure pairing takes place
during PowerDot activation process (see
Activating PowerDot above) and, once
your PowerDot becomes active, numeric
activation code is written into PowerDot’s
flash memory and gets verified by your
PowerDot Mobile Application after
every PowerDot restart.
All Bluetooth commands sent from your
mobile phone to PowerDot device are
securely encrypted using Bluetooth
AES-128 encryption protocol.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
If you run into issues with Bluetooth
wireless connectivity (e.g. your
PowerDot device becomes unresponsive
to PowerDot Mobile Application
commands during stimulation session
or you were not able to connect to your
PowerDot and initiate stimulation), do
not panic and consider terminating
your stimulation session manually by
shortly pressing Power button on your
PowerDot device.
Your PowerDot Mobile Application has
built-in re-connection and disconnection
detection mechanism and, in most cases,
it will re-connect back to your PowerDot
shortly and allow you to resume your
stimulation using Resume button on the
stimulation screen.
If you fail to re-connect and resume
stimulation after several attempts,
consider stopping your stimulation
session using Stop button on the
Stimulation Screen and postponing it for
later.
cause a temporary inconvenience by
forcing you to postpone your planned
stimulation session until a more favorable
Bluetooth connectivity environment is
established.
Like any wireless device, PowerDot PD-
01 emits very low levels in the radio
frequency (RF) interval, and is therefore
not likely to cause any interference
with nearby electronic equipment (e.g.,
radios, computers, telephones etc.).
PowerDot PD-01 is designed to withstand
foreseeable disturbances originating
from electrostatic discharges, mains
supply magnetic fields, or radio
frequency transmitters.
Despite this, it is not possible to
guarantee that the stimulator will not be
affected by strong RF (radio frequency)
fields emitting from other sources.
Try not to use PowerDot
closer than 1.5 meters to the
working microwave oven
as radio interference from
microwave is likely to cause
disconnection between
PowerDot and your mobile
phone.