CITEC user manual
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1. CITEC user manual The CITEC is a hand held dynamometer that facilitates a quick objective and reliable measurement of the quantitative muscle strength This light and ergonomically designed tool can be used with nearly all clinically relevant muscle groups Using the CI TEC On the CITEC you find only one button the on reset button Press this button once to turn on the CITEC In the display the base level is shown First use of the CI TEC setting the base level The first time you use the CITEC the base level needs to be adjusted to zero Start by pressing the on reset button The display shows the base level Do not put pressure on the installed applicator At the right side of the CITEC you ll find the adjustment wheel Adjust the base level by carefully and slowly turning the adjustment wheel with a little sharp object such as the point of a pen Normal use of the CI TEC Press the on reset button to turn on the CITEC the display lightens Your CITEC now is ready to measure Press the installed applicator In the display the measured strenght peak force is Shown Force is shown in Newton 1 kilogramme is ca 10 Newton 9 80665 Newton After 15 seconds the CITEC shuts off automatically during this period the peak force remains visible in the display To start a new measurement rightaway please press the on reset button for min 1 5 seconds The CITEC will reset and is ready for a new measurement Changing a2. o citec nu January 13 2006 ct
3. pplicators An applicator can be removed by simply pulling them off the CITEC Another applicator is installed the other way around press to adjust the applicator Fist grip applicator optional Installing the fist grip applicator is slightly different First remove the applicator installed Then screw off the round handle by turning it to the left Slide the fist grip applicator over the battery Adjust the applicator by turning it to the right The fist grip applicator passes on the measured strength in a 1 2 ratio Therefore the displayed strenght needs to be multiplied by 2 as indicated on the applicator Changing batteries The CITEC uses two 544 6 2 volt batteries obtainable at photographic dealers etc As battery power weakens the low battery indication will show You can keep using the CITEC by adjusting the base level Once the low battery indication is shown constantly it is necessary to replace both batteries The lifetime of the batteries is subject to usage For most users the batteries will last for about 6 months Page 1 2 C 1 T Technics www citec nu info citec nu January 13 2006 ct To replace the batteries remove the applicator installed Screw off the button at the bottom of the CITEC by turning it to the left Remove the old batteries and place the new ones Please note the instructions at the back of the CITEC as to how to place the batteries We advice to remove batteries if the CITEC i
4. s not used for more than 30 days This will reduce possible damage as a result of leakage and corrosion of the batteries Maintenance The CITEC does not require any special treatment For cleaning the CITEC you can use a soft cloth with eventually a non aggressive detergent Avoid liquid seeping into the interior of the CITEC Ordering accessories Accessories e g applicators battery button etc can be ordered at C 1 T Technics C 1 T Technics Tel 31 50 406 17 54 Rijksstraatweg 384 Fax 31 50 406 15 58 9752 CR HAREN E mail info citec nu THE NETHERLANDS Internet www citec nu Important The CITEC measures up to 500 Newton Do not exceed this range this can cause damage to the load cell Avoid heavy shocks extreme low or high temperatures moist and aggressive detergents Technical specifications Measurement scale 0 500 Newton Accuracy load cell 0 1 maximum Accuracy display 0 1 full scale Power 2 pieces 544 6 2 volt batteries Operation One button on reset auto shut off after 15 seconds Display 4 digit display with low battery indication Dimensions Ca 150 x 85 x 85 mm Weight 250 grs Delivered applicators finger applicator to be used for little surfaces arm applicator to be used for larger surfaces flat applicator to measure flat surfaces Available applicators fist grip aplicator pinch grip applicator pain pressure applicator Page 2 2 C 1 T Technics www citec nu inf
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