Richmar DS5402 Twin Stim Plus User Guide

: August 29, 2024
: Richmar

Table of Contents

DS5402 Twin Stim Plus
INDICATION FOR USE
TENS SETTING
EMS SETTING
IF SETTING
RUSSIAN SETTING
SETTING THE TIMER
USING THE COMPLIANCE METER
References
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Twin Stim® Plus 3rd Edition

DS5402 Twin Stim Plus

The purpose of this guide is to assist you in correctly operating your Twin Stim® Plus 3rd Edition unit. This device should only be used under the continued supervision of a healthcare professional. This guide is not intended to replace or substitute the Twin Stim® Plus 3rd Edition Instruction Manual. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE. Read, understand and practice the contraindications, warnings, cautions and operating instructions found on page 25 of your instruction manual. Always follow the operating instructions prescribed by your healthcare provider.

TWIN STIM® PLUS 3RD EDITION UNIT

Lead Connector Sockets – 4 Channels
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Panel Cover
Mode Control
Power On/Off Control
Set Control
Increment Control for Pulse Rate,
Pulse Width and Time Indicators
Decrement Control for Pulse Rate,
Pulse Width and Time Indicators
Intensity Decrease Control for
Respective Channels
Intensity Increase Control for
Respective Channels
Channels 1-4 LEDs
Belt Clip
Battery Case
Batter Cover
AC Adapter

ELECTRODES (SET OF 4)	LEAD WIRES (4 INCLUDED, ONE FOR EACH CHANNEL)

DEFINITIONS
TENS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
EMS
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
IF
Interferential
RUSSIAN
Specific Form of Electro-stimulation

INDICATION FOR USE

The TENS and IF modes are often prescribed for:

Symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain
Reduction of inflammation
Post-traumatic acute pain and edema
Post-surgical acute pain and edema

The EMS and RUSSIAN modes are often prescribed for:

Relaxation of muscle spasms and edema reduction
Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
Increasing local blood circulation
Muscle re-education
Maintaining or increasing range of motion
Immediate post-surgical stimulation of lower leg muscles to prevent venous thrombosis

Consult a physician before using for undiagnosed pain.
For more information about your Twin Stim® Plus 3rd Edition unit, please visit richmarweb.com or call 1-800-871-7858.

IMPORTANT!
Steps 1-4 should be performed with the device turned OFF. Once the unit has been turned ON, do not remove the electrodes without first turning OFF the device.

1. INSERT BATTERY Remove battery cover from back of deviceInsert four AA batteries, matching the + and – ends as indicated inside the unit.
2. CONNECT LEAD WIRES TO ELECTRODES
Firmly insert the end of the lead wire pin into the electrode connectors.
Make sure the connection is complete and no bare metal of the pins is exposed.
3. CONNECT LEAD WIRES TO DEVICE There are four sockets located at the top of the unit. Insert the lead wire(s) firmly into the socket(s) you intend to use.
The four corresponding LEDs will light up when there is electrical current output.
4. PLACE ELECTRODES ON SKIN Remove electrodes from protective backing. Keep backing to properly store electrodes after use.
Before applying electrodes, make sure the skin at the application site is clean and dry.
5. TURN ON DEVICE The unit can be turned on by pressing the power ON/OFF button.
6. SELECT THERAPEUTIC MODE AND PROGRAM There are 4 therapeutic modes available: TENS, EMS, IF and RUSS.
The therapeutic mode and program can be selected by pressinG the mode button.
7. ADJUST OUTPUT INTENSITY 8. TURN OFF DEVICE After treatment, turn the device off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
A low battery indicator will appear on the LCD screen when the battery needs to be replaced. The unit may continue to operate for a few hours depending on the setting intensity level.
9. REMOVAL, CARE, AND STORAGE
Turn off the unit prior to removing the electrodes.
Lift edge of the electrode and gently pull in the direction of any hair on skin surface.
Do not pull on the lead wires, as this may damage the electrode.
Place the electrodes back onto the protective liner and place inside the resealable bag. The electrodes may be reused, however they are intended for single patient use only.
Electrodes should be discarded and reordered when they are no longer adhering.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DEVICE?
Please see page 34 of your Twin Stim® Plus 3rd Edition Instruction Manual for troubleshooting tips.

TENS SETTING

After the TENS mode has been selected, press SET button to enter next setting and press the and buttons to adjust its value. The settings will be stored in 2 seconds after selected. To set Timer, please refer to SETTING THE TIMER Instructions of Page 4 of this guide.
1. SELECT MODE Select 1 of 5 mode optins (B, N, M, SD1 and SD2) by pressing the MODE control button. After mode is selected, press SET to enter next setting. Press the and buttons to adjust its value.
2. SET PULSE WIDTH Pulse width is adjusted from 50 μs to 300 μs. Press SET button to enter menu, and press the and buttons to adjust the setting.
3. SET PULSE RATE Pulse rate is adjusted from 2 Hz to 150 Hz.
In burst (B) mode the parameters are 0.5 Hz to 5 Hz. Press SET button to enter menu, and then the and buttons to adjust the setting.

EMS SETTING

After the EMS mode has been selected, press SET button to enter next setting and press the and buttons to adjust its value. The settings will be stored in 2 seconds after selected. To set Timer, please refer to SETTING THE TIMER Instructions of Page 4 of this guide.
1. SELECT MODE
Select 1 or 3 mode options (C, S, and A) by pressing the MODE control button. After mode is selected, press SET to enter next setting. You may adjust the setting only when it is flashing. Press the and buttons to adjust its value.
2. SET RAMP TIME The ramp time controls the time of output current. Each contraction may be ramped up or down to assure the signals come on and off smoothly. Press the and buttons to adjust the setting. The ramp time is adjustable from 1 to 8 seconds.
3. SET ON TIME ON time controls the time of stimulation. Press SET to control the contraction. Stimulation is cycled on and off by the contraction and relaxation settings. The range is adjustable from 2-90 seconds, and should be equal or greater than the ramp up and down times combined.
4. SET OFF TIME
OFF time (S) controls the time of relaxation. Press SET to enter menu. Stimulation is cycled on and off by the contraction and relaxation settings. The range is adjustable from 2-90 seconds. In alternate mode, OFF time should be equal or greater than the ON time.
5. SET PULSE WIDTH Pulse width is adjusted from 50 μs to 300 μs. Press SET button to enter menu, and press the and buttons to adjust the setting.
6. SET PULSE RATE Pulse rate is adjusted from 2 Hz to 150 Hz. Press SET button to enter menu, and then the and buttons to adjust the setting.

IF SETTING

After the IF mode has been selected, press SET button to enter next setting and press the and buttons to adjust its value. The settings will be stored in 2 seconds after selected. You cannot change Pulse Width setting in IF, as it is fixed at 125 μs To set Timer, please refer to SETTING THE TIMER Instructions of Page 4 of this guide.
1. SELECT MODE
Select 1 of 3 mode options (N, M, and M1) by pressing the MODE control button. After mode is selected, press SET to enter next setting. You may adjust the setting only when it is flashing. Press the and buttons to adjust its value. 2. SET PULSE RATE
Press the SET button to enter this mode. You may adjust the setting only when it is flashing. Press the and buttons to adjust its value of 1 Hz to 150 Hz. In Modulation (M) mode the parameters are 1 Hz to 80 Hz.

RUSSIAN SETTING

After the RUSS mode has been selected, press SET button to enter next setting and press the and buttons to adjust its value. The settings will be stored in 2 seconds after selected. To set Timer, please refer to SETTING THE TIMER Instructions of Page 4 of this guide.
1. SELECT MODE
Select 1 of 3 mode options (N, M, and M1) by pressing the MODE control button. After mode is selected, press SET to enter next setting. You may adjust the setting only when it is flashing. Press the and buttons to adjust its value.
2. SET PULSE RATE
Press the SET button to enter this mode. You may adjust the setting only when it is flashing. Press the and buttons to adjust its value of 20 Hz to 80 Hz.

SETTING THE TIMER

There are two adjustable timers available for each therapeutic mode. The left timer controlds the treatment timre for Channels 1 and 2. The right timer controls the treatment time for Channels 3 and 4.
The treatment time is adjustable from 1 to 60 minutes or Continuous. Press SET to enter this menu, then press the and buttons to adjust the setting.
To switch the timer to Continuous stimulation, press the buttons when the timer shows 60 minutes.
Both timers can be set in the same manner.

USING THE COMPLIANCE METER

For your convenience, the Twin Stim™ Plus 3rd Edition unit can store 60 sets of operation records. The total treatment time can store up to 999 hours. TO CHECK AND/OR DELETE INDIVIDUAL RECORDS, the device must be turned off to begin this process. Press the MODE and POWER button at the same time. The LCD will show the number of records and operation time. Press the and buttons to check each record. To delete a record, press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds. TO CHECK AND/OR DELETE THE ACCUMULATIVE RECORDS , press the MODE button to switch to this setting to show Hr screen. Press the SET button first, then press the SET and MODE buttons simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds. All of the records will be deleted, followed by the sound of a beep. button for 3 seconds.