User Manual

Operation & Installation

Instructions for:
Intelect SWD 100 - Model 1600

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Intelect® SWD 100

FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Requirements for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Requirements for the Installation Location. . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NOMENCLATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Precautionary Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warnings
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Dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Personal Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Monode (Drum) Electrode (Standard Accessory) . . . . . . 30
Protection of the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Capacitive Electrodes (Optional Accessories) . . . . . . . . . 30
Flexible Rubber Electrodes (Optional Accessories) . . . . 31
ABOUT SHORTWAVE DIATHERMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Diplode Electrode (Optional Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . 16 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Unit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
INDICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Operating Data and Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CONTRAINDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Transport and Storage Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Description of Device Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Description of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Unpacking the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Shortwave Diathermy in the Inductive Field . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Shortwave Diathermy in the Deleting User Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Capacitive (Dielectric) Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Saving User Protocols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Installing the Applicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using Clinical Resources - Educational Library . . . . . . . . 61
Installing the Monode (Drum) Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Anatomical Graphics Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Installing the Capacitive Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Electrode Placement Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Installing the Flexible Rubber Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Diathermy Rationale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Preparing the Unit for Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Contraindications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Preparing the Patient for Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using Clinical Resources - Patient Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Viewing and Retrieving Treatments from
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 the Patient Card Patient Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Treatment Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Edit Pain Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Edit Treatment Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Saving Treatments to the Patient Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Electrode Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Erasing Patient Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Starting Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Using Clinical Resources - Unit Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Starting Therapy Using Thermal Dosimetry . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Adding and Changing the Clinic Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Starting Therapy Using Manual SWD Settings Button . 52 Increasing and Decreasing the Unit Volume . . . . . . . . . . 70
Using the Indicator Discharge Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Stopping, Pausing, and Completing Therapy. . . . . . . . . . 54 Resetting Unit Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Stopping Therapy Using the STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Resetting Default Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Stopping Therapy Using the Patient Changing Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Interrupt Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using the Applicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Pausing Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the Monode (Drum) Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Completing the Therapy Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the Capacitive Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using Clinical Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the Flexible Rubber Electrode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Retrieving, Deleting, and Saving User Protocols. . . . . . . 58 Treatment Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Retrieving User Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Positioning the Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Positioning of Electrodes - Edge Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Table 1: Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration–

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Positioning of Electrodes - Edge Effect Electromagnetic Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
and Metal Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Table 2: Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration–
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Positioning of Electrodes - Electrode Electromagnetic Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Constriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Table 3: Recommended Separation Distances
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Positioning of Electrodes - Normal Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 between Portable and Mobile RF
Setting the Electrode - Skin Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Communications Equipment and the
Dosage Levels According to Schliephake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Intelect SWD 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Error Codes and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using the Indicator Discharge Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Maintaining the Intelect SWD 100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cleaning and Disinfection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Safety Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Warranty Repair/Out of Service Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Standard Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
WARRANTY
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APPENDIX A  EMC TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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FOREWORD Intelect® SWD 100

This manual has been written for the owners and operators of the Intelect SWD 100 system. It contains general information on the
operation, precautionary practices, and maintenance information. In order to maximize use, efficiency, and the life of your unit, please read
this manual thoroughly and become familiar with the controls, as well as the accessories, before operating the unit. This manual contains
general safety, operating, maintenance, and care instructions for the owners and operators of the Intelect SWD 100 system.
Specifications put forth in this manual were in effect at the time of publication. However, owing to Chattanooga Group's policy of
continual improvement, changes to these specifications may be made at any time without obligation on the part of Chattanooga Group.
Before administering any treatment to a patient, the user of this equipment should read, understand, and follow the information contained
in this manual for each mode of treatment available, as well as the indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions. Consult other
resources for additional information regarding the application of shortwave diathermy.

Product Description
The Intelect SWD 100 system utilizes both inductive and capacitive electrodes to administer the clinical application of electromagnetic
energy in the radio frequency of 27.12 megahertz to generate deep heat within body tissues for the treatment of selected medical
conditions such as relief of pain, muscle spasms, joint stiffness and contractures, chronic inflammatory conditions, bursitis, tenosynovitis,
synovitis, chronic inflammatory pelvic disease, and increase of blood flow.
Stay current with the latest clinical developments in the field of shortwave diathermy. Observe all applicable precautionary measures for
treatment.
Keep informed on appropriate indications and contraindications for the use of shortwave diathermy.
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner.

©2009 Encore Medical, L.P. and its affiliates, Austin, Texas, USA. Any use of editorial, pictorial, or layout composition of this publication without express written consent from
Chattanooga Group of Encore Medical, L.P. is strictly prohibited. This publication was written, illustrated, and prepared for print by Chattanooga Group of Encore Medical, L.P.
Certain portions of this manual have been reproduced with the consent of gbo Medizintechnik AG.
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FOREWORD Intelect® SWD 100

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Intelect SWD 100 unit and the accompanying components and individual elements fulfill, as a unit, the currently valid safety standards
and comply with the stipulations of IEC 60601-1 and the medical products regulations.
The unit and its external components (accessory elements) are safe if used properly and in compliance with the explanations and
instructions provided in this documentation. Nevertheless, the unit or its external components can pose dangers. Therefore, we urgently
recommend that anyone operating the shortwave diathermy unit become aware of the potential dangers of the unit and its external
components before beginning work.
Please read and observe all safety instructions in this operating manual.
The following features are available on the Intelect SWD 100 unit:

Clear Touch Screen LCD

Allows the operator to select an option on the screen by simply touching it. Guides the operator through the setup process providing
continuous feedback about treatment settings. Gives the operator optimal visibility during attended procedures. Allows the operator to
turn on the unit simply by pressing the LCD.

Clinical Protocols™
An efficient approach for setting up a treatment using preset parameters.

Thermal Dosimetry
Allows the operator to set up a treatment using the four treatment dosages according to Schliephake (see page 82).*

*Low and Reed (1990)

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GENERAL INFORMATION CONTINUED

User Protocols
User protocols allow you to set, save, and change the parameters of each program (protocol) in order to tailor it to meet your patients’
specific needs. You may create up to 200 user protocols.

Automatic Tuning
The Intelect SWD 100 has been programmed to automatically regulate the power between the electrodes and the patient.

Screen Saver
The screen saver function acts like any other screen saver on a normal computer to reduce LCD screen burn-in. The unit will enter screen
saver mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. If the user presses the touch screen or any button on the User Interface, it will return to the Home
screen.

Realtime Clock
The Realtime Clock keeps track of date and time even when the unit is turned off or unplugged.

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PRECAUTIONARY DEFINITIONS
The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this manual are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these
symbols and their definitions before operating this equipment. The definition of these symbols are as follows:
Explosion Hazard
Text with an “Explosion Hazard” indicator will explain
possible safety infractions if this equipment is used in the
Text with a “CAUTION” indicator will explain possible safety presence of flammable anesthetics.
infractions that could have the potential to cause minor to
moderate injury or damage to equipment. Dangerous Voltage
Text with a “Dangerous Voltage” indicator serves to inform
the user of possible hazards resulting in the electrical charge
delivered to the patient or operator in certain treatment
configurations.
Text with a “WARNING” indicator will explain possible safety
infractions that will potentially cause serious injury and Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation
equipment damage. Text with a “Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation"
indicator informs the user of possible hazards resulting
from elevated, potentially dangerous, levels of non-ionizing
radiation.

Text with a “DANGER” indicator will explain possible safety

Refer to Instruction Manual/Booklet
infractions that are imminently hazardous situations that would
result in death or serious injury.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, “NOTE” may be found. These
Notes are helpful information to aid in the particular area
or function being described.

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• Read, understand, and practice the precautionary operating • Inspect cables, electrodes, associated connectors, and accessories
instructions. Know the limitations and hazards associated with using before each use. To test the Patient Interrupt Cord, follow the
any shortwave diathermy device. Observe the precautionary and procedures listed in "Stopping Therapy Using the Patient Interrupt
operational decals placed on the unit. Cord" on page 54.
• DO NOT operate the Intelect SWD 100 in conjunction with any • External conductive material should be removed from the
other devices on the patient. immediate treatment area.
• DO NOT operate this unit in an environment where other devices • Do not use accessories other than those supplied with the unit, or
are being used that intentionally radiate electromagnetic energy recommended by Chattanooga Group. The safety of other products
in an unshielded manner. Portable and mobile RF communications has not been established, and their use could result in injury to the
equipment can affect medical electrical equipment. patient and degrade minimum safety.
• The unit should be routinely checked before each use to determine • Disconnect the power supply cord before removing covers on
that all controls function normally, especially that the output this equipment. Refer the servicing of this unit to qualified service
control does properly adjust the intensity of the shortwave personnel.
diathermy power output in a stable manner. Also, determine that • This equipment has an output that is capable of producing a
the treatment time control does actually terminate shortwave physiological effect.
diathermy power output when the timer reaches zero. • Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment
• DO NOT use sharp objects such as a pencil point or ballpoint pen to is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked "Hospital Only,"
operate the buttons on the control panel as damage may result. "Hospital Grade," or a receptacle otherwise properly grounded.
• This unit should be transported and stored in temperatures • Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding
between -40 °C and 70 °C (-40 °F and 158 °F) to prevent damage to EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the
the unit or its components. EMC information provided in this manual.
• Handle shortwave diathermy accessories with care. Inappropriate
handling of the accessories may adversely affect their characteristics.

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• This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy • Since relatively high powers are used, there is the possibility of
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, producing shock, localized burns, and cataracts if the patient is
may cause harmful interference to other devices in the vicinity. unaware of the heat due to reduced thermal sensation, or if the
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in patient does not know what to expect during treatment.
a particular installation. Harmful interference to other devices can • Improper installation, operation or maintenance of the shortwave
be determined by turning this equipment on and off. Try to correct diathermy system may result in malfunctions of this unit or other
the interference using one or more of the following: reorient or devices.
relocate the receiving device, increase the separation between • In case of display failure or other obvious defects, switch the unit off
the equipment, connect the equipment to an outlet on a different immediately by means of the power switch, disconnect the power
circuit from that to which the other device(s) are connected, and cord from the power outlet, and notify a certified service technician.
consult the factory field service technician for help.
• Be aware that some synthetics and plastics, though assumed to be
• Medical devices that are to be used within 36 feet of the Intelect non-conductive, may be heated by shortwave diathermy.
SWD 100 should have an electromagnetic site survey completed.
See NOTE 2 on page 93 for more information. • Adjustments or replacement of components may result in the
equipment failing to meet the requirements for interference
• To determine the distance of separation for all equipment operating suppression.
near the Intelect SWD 100, consult the EMC tables applicable to
the other equipment. If the distance cannot be determined, make • If the unit cannot be installed immediately after delivery, the unit
certain that the other equipment is operated from a distance of no and its external components or accessory elements must be stored
less than 36 feet. in their original packaging in a dry place.
• Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a • Do not store or operate the unit in a dusty environment.
licensed healthcare practitioner. • Do not cross cables.
• Keep all electrodes, accessories, and their cords separated during
treatment by using the cable clips located on the side of the arm
extenders. Electrodes or their cords in contact with each other
during treatment could result in improper stimulation, skin burns,
or damage to the cord or electrode.

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• Do not lean on or hold the cables during treatment. • Metal in treatment area will provide low impedance paths to the
• Keep all line cords away from the diathermy unit cables. Do not induced radio frequency current, producing local heating and
store or coil line cords where they can come close to the cables on the possibility of burning. In particular, treatment should never be
an operating shortwave diathermy unit. given in the area of metal implants. Also, metal jewelry, buckles, cell
• This equipment is not designed to prevent the ingress of water phones, etc must be removed.
or liquids. Ingress of water or liquids could cause malfunction of • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
internal components of the system and therefore create a risk of than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure to
injury to the patient. shortwave diathermy energy.
• Care must be taken when operating this unit adjacent to or stacked • Make certain that the unit is electrically earthed by connecting
with other equipment. If adjacent or stacked use is necessary, the only to a earthed electrical service receptacle, conforming to the
Intelect SWD 100 should be observed to verify normal operation in applicable national and local electrical codes.
the configuration in which it will be used. Potential electromagnetic • This device should be kept out of the reach of children.
or other interference could occur to this or other equipment. Try • Induction field electrodes that are operated without a patient could
to minimize this interference by not using other equipment in be destroyed due to overheating.
conjunction with it. • Make certain that the electrode arms and arm extenders are locked
• Use only accessories that are specially designed for this unit. Do firmly into place during shortwave diathermy therapy using the
not use accessories manufactured by other companies on this front and rear handwheels to prevent unintentional movement. See
unit. Chattanooga Group is not responsible for any consequence page 26 for the nomenclature of the unit.
resulting from using products manufactured by other companies. • Do not leave patient unattended during shortwave diathermy
The use of other accessories or cables (other than those specified) therapy.
may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of this
unit.

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• Remove the electrode applicator by pulling the cable connector • Use of a unit that indicates an Error or Warning in these categories
only. DO NOT remove by pulling the cable. may pose a risk of injury to the patient, user, or extensive internal
• To remove the cable from the applicator, make certain the power damage to the system.
is off. While the electrode applicator is being supported by the • When using the 80 mm capacitive electrodes, do not exceed 80 W
electrode arm, hold the electrode while removing the cable to in continuous mode.
prevent the electrode from dropping to the floor. • Before using the unit, verify the patient is not in contact with the
• Tighten arms so that they do not move during therapy. unit, the electrode connection cable, the electrodes, or other
• Observe the patient and the position of the arms at all times during devices or metal objects.
therapy.
• Inform the patient that the arms are not supposed to move during
therapy.
• In the event that an Error message or Warning appears beginning
with a 2 or 3, immediately stop all use of the unit and contact the
dealer or Chattanooga Group for service. Errors and Warnings in
these categories indicate an internal problem with the unit that
must be tested by Chattanooga Group or a Field Service Technician
certified by Chattanooga Group before any further operation or use
of the system.

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• Do not administer shortwave diathermy to a patient who • Other equipment, including patient connected devices, may be
has had an implant in the past unless you are absolutely adversely affected when in close proximity to shortwave diathermy
certain that the implant and all leads in their entirety equipment.
have been removed. Note that the leads are often left • Patients should not be treated with shortwave diathermy when
implanted after the implant is removed. they have reduced thermal sensitivity over the proposed area of
• This unit generates non-ionizing radiation. Patients treatment, unless the physician in charge of the patient is notified.
with implanted electronic devices, such as cardiac • Treatment should not be given through clothing, although it is
pacemakers and defibrillators, cochlear implants, bone permissible to administer treatment through a dressing or plaster in
growth stimulators, deep brain stimulators, spinal cord pulsed modes.
stimulators, and other nerve stimulators, must not be • Remove hearing aids prior to treatment.
treated, even if the device has been turned off.
• The function of certain implanted devices (e.g.,
• At average power levels above 5 W, patients should not be allowed
to come into contact with conductive parts which are earthed or
pacemakers) may be adversely affected during treatment which have an appreciable capacitance to earth and which may
with shortwave diathermy. In case of doubt, the advice provide unwanted pathways for the radio frequency current. In
of a licensed practitioner in charge of the patient should particular, treatment must never be given with the patient on metal
be sought. framed couches, chairs, or beds. Do not use conductive mattresses
• Shortwave diathermy should not be used on patients or mattress covers.
who have any implanted metallic lead or any implanted • Before increasing the output in response to a report of inadequate
system that may contain a lead. Both the heating and patient heating, verify that the cables are properly routed, spaced
non-heating modes of operation pose a risk of tissue correctly, and away from metal or grounded objects. The heating
destruction. If you are a licensed practitioner who effect may be misdirected and heating may be occurring in an
implants or monitors patients with leads or implanted unwanted area.
systems with leads, explain to the patient what diathermy
is and stress that they should not receive shortwave • Before each use, check the condition of the housing and the
diathermy treatment. If you are a licensed practitioner insulation of the electrodes, electrode connection cable, and the
who uses diathermy in your practice, be sure to ask power supply cable. Also make sure that the cables have been
patients about possible implants before deciding to routed correctly.
administer shortwave diathermy.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® SWD 100

• If the unit is not safe for operation, then it must be repaired contraindications before putting the unit into operation.
by certified service personnel and the operators must be • The Electrode-Skin Distance (ESD) must be small for
informed of the dangers posed by the unit. surface warming and large for depth warming. A larger
• In order to prevent electrical shock, unplug the power plug Electrode-Skin Distance (ESD) is necessary for patients
from the socket before cleaning or disinfecting the unit. with a thick layer of subcutaneous fat in order to achieve
• Under no circumstances may liquid penetrate the openings the necessary warming of deep-lying tissue.
on the unit, e.g. the connecting sockets of the electrode • Explosion hazard if the Intelect SWD 100 is used in the
cables. Therefore, do not use cleaning or disinfectant sprays. presence of flammable anesthetics mixture with air,
• The unit, electrodes, and cables may not be sterilized using oxygen, or nitrous oxide.
steam or gas. • The operator should not use diathermy over the heart in
• Never clean the unit with abrasives, disinfectants or solvents order to prevent theoretical cardiac signal interference.
that could scratch the housing or damage the unit. • Never, under any circumstances, attempt to hold any of
• Internal burns can occur with the incorrect application of the electrodes in your hands during therapy.
shortwave diathermy due to excessive intensity. • The unit must be installed so that there is no danger to
• Internal burns can occur with the incorrect application of the patient, the operator or other persons. Therefore, you
shortwave diathermy due to excessive exposure time. must read the safety instruction and contraindications.
• Do not perform unauthorized repairs under any • Keep all unnecessary persons out of the treatment
circumstances. location. No other person should be located within 36 feet
• The unit and the electrodes must be positioned so that of the unit.
there is no danger of personal injury. Therefore, you must
read and observe the safety instructions and the list of

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® SWD 100

• The Intelect SWD 100 unit may contain Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate • In case of damage from transport that could endanger personal
(DEHP) which is the plasticizer for most PVC medical devices. safety, the unit must not be connected to the Mains Power Supply
Everyone is exposed to small levels of DEHP in everyday life. before inspection is complete.
However, some individuals can be exposed to high levels of • Adhere to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and ordinances
DEHP through certain medical procedures. DEHP can leach out concerning the appropriate use of high powered radio frequency
of plastic medical devices into solutions that come into contact fields.
with the plastic. The amount of DEHP that will leach out depends • Since the effects of high-frequency fields on unborn life have not
on the temperature, the lipid content of the liquid, and the yet been sufficiently researched, we recommend that operators
duration of contact with the plastic. As a preventative measure, who are pregnant are not within 45 feet of the applicator when the
use PVC devices that do not contain DEHP, or devices made of unit is activated.
other materials such as ethylene (EVA), silicone, polyethylene, or
polyurethane for all clinical procedures. Avoid using DEHP-leaching • Any persons with pacemakers or implants must remain outside of
PVC when performing all clinical procedures on male neonates, the treatment area during shortwave diathermy. No one wearing a
pregnant women who are carrying male fetuses, or peripubertal cardiac pacemaker should be within 45 feet of an operating unit.
males.
• The Intelect SWD 100 unit may contain bisphenol-A (BPA) which is
a building block of polycarbonate plastic used to make numerous
consumer products (baby bottles, 5 gallon water bottles, etc).
This chemical is considered an Unclassifiable Carcinogen and a
suspected Endocrine disruptor which may interfere with or block
hormones. BPA is highly toxic if swallowed, absorbed through the
skin, or inhaled.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® SWD 100

PERSONAL SAFETY
In case of improper or unauthorized use of the unit, the operator, • the patient to be treated (and the personnel) have removed
the patient or other persons may be subjected to the danger of all electric devices (e. g. hearing aids, electrotherapy
electric shock due to high voltage produced by the unit, the danger electrodes, mobile telephones) and all conductive objects
of influence on active implantations by magnetic fields produced (e.g. rings, chains, watches, earrings or other jewelry,
by the unit and the danger of being burned due to erroneously eyeglasses) and that they are not in the immediate vicinity
of the unit, the patient is in a composed state and the bodily
positioned electrodes or false parameters such as the duration of
areas to be treated are dry on the exterior.
treatment, power output or operating mode.
• the electrodes are positioned according to the doctor’s
Before operating the unit, please read this instruction manual instructions (to be checked by the doctor or physiotherapist if
carefully and observe the information contained therein. applied by assisting personnel).
Pay special attention to the list of contraindications. Refer to "Safety • there are no unneeded personnel in the room other than the
Instructions" on pages 5-11, "Contraindications" on pages 18-21, operator and the patient.
and "Additional Precautions" on pages 22-23. • there is no danger of unwanted local warming due to
electrode constrictions.
Before operating the unit each time, verify that:
Before using the unit, speak with the patient to verify:
• the unit has been correctly connected to the Mains Power
Supply. • the patient is in a comfortable position during the entire
• the unit has been set up so that it is free-standing and the treatment.
patient is not in direct contact with metal objects such as • the patient is not in contact with the unit, the electrode
heating radiators, metal beds, or other equipment. connection cable, the electrodes or other devices or metal
• the insulation of the RF output jack and electrode connection objects.
cables is not damaged. • that the patient is comfortable before and during treatment.
• the electrode connection cable is connected properly and is
not cross-routed (which may cause capacitive short circuits).
• only accessories (cables, electrodes) approved by the
manufacturer are connected.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® SWD 100

PERSONAL SAFETY CONTINUED

Before using the unit, determine the maximum nominal output
power of the respective accessory in order to avoid overheating
the tissue.
At regular intervals during the treatment, verify:
• that the unit is functioning properly
• that there is no moisture development* (perspiration) in
the area of the electrodes
• if the patient feels well and the treatment is tolerable.**
After the treatment, ask the patient about the tolerance of the
treatment. The treatment environment should be inspected by a
licensed practitioner.
* The affected parts of the body should be unclothed during
treatment, since accumulation of moisture on the skin or in
folds can cause local overheating of the skin. This is especially
important in the event that the patient is wearing clothing
made of moisture-resistant fabric such as silk or synthetic
fibers.
* *The output power must always be set according to the
subjective response of the patient. Particular care is to be
taken with patients who have a reduced capacity for heat
perception (see the dosage levels according to Schliephake
on page 82).

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® SWD 100

PROTECTION OF THE UNIT

Before connecting the unit, make sure that:
• the voltage rating on the safety label corresponds to the
available system voltage.
Improper installation, operation or maintenance of the shortwave • the frequency rating on the rating plate corresponds to the
diathermy unit may result in malfunctions of this unit or other devices. system frequency.
• an earthed socket outlet with earthing contact is available
for connecting the unit.
Observe the following instructions in order to prevent • the routing of the power cable from the unit to the socket
malfunctions: outlet with earthing contact does not pose a danger for
• In order to prevent electromagnetic disturbances, place the personnel or the patient.
unit at least 36 feet (see the Caution on page 6 for more • the Mains Power Supply is designed for the comparatively
information) from any other devices. Also make sure that high (possibly additional) power input of the unit (~ 1500
there is sufficient distance between the unit and Mains VA) and the line is sufficiently protected in accordance with
Power Supply or data cables in walls, ceilings and floors, regulations.
since the electromagnetic radiation from the unit can pass
these essentially without hindrance.
• In selecting the location for the unit, make sure that the
patient has contact during the treatment to the non-
earthed application element and, due to equalizing
currents in case of differing potentials, that the patient is
never in contact with metal elements (especially if they are Make certain that the unit is electrically earthed by connecting only to
earthed), such as heating radiators, metal beds or other a earthed electrical service receptacle, conforming to the applicable
earthed devices. national and local electrical codes.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intelect® SWD 100

PROTECTION OF THE UNIT CONTINUED

Do not connect the unit to the Mains Power Supply until the that could scratch the housing or damage the unit.
following requirements have been met: • Never perform unauthorized service work. All service work
• Before putting the unit into operation, check to make sure must be performed only by service technicians who have
that the electrode connection cable and the electrodes are been authorized by the manufacturer.
undamaged and have been connected correctly to the unit.
• Never operate the unit with open outputs, (i.e. without
electrodes).
• Do not operate the unit for an extended period with no load
(without a patient), especially in coil (induction field) mode.
When operating the unit without power output, induction
field electrodes could be destroyed due to overheating.
• Pay attention to the routing of the electrode connection
cables. These must always be in the air and must never lie on
surfaces.
• Other than Chattanooga Group equipment, keep chip cards,
magnetic cards, audio and video cassettes, and other data
media susceptible to interference away from the unit.
• Clean and disinfect the unit only when the Mains Power
Supply is deactivated (power plug disconnected).
• Clean and disinfect the unit only by means of disinfection by
wiping. Disinfecting by spraying can damage the unit due to
penetrating moisture.
• Never clean the unit with abrasives, disinfectants, or solvents

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ABOUT SHORTWAVE DIATHERMY Intelect® SWD 100

OVERVIEW
Shortwave diathermy is the application of electromagnetic energy Pulsed Shortwave Diathermy - Introduction
to the body at shortwave frequencies. At these frequencies, Pulsed shortwave diathermy equipment delivers the energy in
the electromagnetic energy is converted to thermal energy by pulses or bursts of shortwave energy. The pulses are typically
the induction of circulating currents in the tissue and dielectric 20 to 400 μsec in duration (pulse width) and are repeated with
absorption in insulating tissue. Shortwave diathermy units may a frequency of 10 to 800 Hz (pulse frequency). As with other
produce varying output power levels providing significant heat to modalities such as ultrasound, it is found that delivering the energy
the area of the body being treated. For this reason, the treatment in pulses is often therapeutically more beneficial than providing the
is often called shortwave diathermy (through heating). To avoid same amount of energy in continuous waveform. Pulsed shortwave
equipment such as shortwave diathermy units interfering with diathermy appears to be effective for many conditions especially in
radio communications, certain frequency ranges are designated by the early stages of recovery.
international agreement as ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical)
bands. Because the output is pulsed, the average output power levels can
be very low (less than 1 W) and still produce the effective treatment.
Shortwave diathermy equipment normally uses the band centered The Intelect SWD 100 in pulsed mode provides a peak power of 200
on 27.12 MHz. This corresponds to a wavelength, in a vacuum, of W and average powers from a few mW to 64 W.
approximately 36 feet.
As the power levels are lower than with conventional shortwave
Shortwave diathermy is normally applied at a level which produces diathermy equipment, some of the potential dangers associated
detectable heating and the benefits are those associated with the with the modality no longer apply.
heating effect (encouragement of healing, pain relief, reduction of
muscle spasm, increase in mobility, etc.).
The difference between shortwave diathermy and other methods
of heating is that it provides “deep heat.” Other heating techniques
such as infrared therapy, hot packs, etc., provide the heat externally
whereas shortwave diathermy generates heat within the tissue.

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INDICATIONS Intelect® SWD 100

GENERAL
Shortwave diathermy is indicated as follows:
Indications for use in applying therapeutic deep heat in body
tissues for the treatment of selected medical conditions such
as disorders of the musculoskeletal system, muscle spasm, joint
stiffness, contractures, and chronic inflammatory or infective
conditions such as tenosynovitis, bursitis, synovitis, and chronic
inflammatory pelvic diseases.
The following are generally accepted indications for use:
• Pain relief
• Reduce muscle spasms
• Decrease joint stiffness
• Contractures
• Increase blood flow
• Chronic inflammatory conditions
• Bursitis
• Tenosynovitis
• Synovitis
• Chronic inflammatory pelvic disease

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CONTRAINDICATIONS Intelect® SWD 100

GENERAL
The Intelect SWD 100 unit is contraindicated for the following: • Thermohypesthesia (diminished perception of temperature
• Any patient with an implanted electronic device such as a differences).
cardiac pacemaker, bladder stimulator, spinal cord stimulator • Thermohyperesthesia (very acute thermoesthesia or
or electrodes for a myoelectric prosthesis, or implanted temperature sense; exaggerated perception of hot and cold).
metallic leads, must not be treated with shortwave diathermy • Acute inflammations.
and should not be subjected to shortwave diathermy. Do not • Severe arterial obstructions (stage III and IV).
use on patients who have had an implant in the past unless
you are absolutely certain that the implant and all leads in
• Gynecological disorders involving acute inflammation.³
their entirety have been removed. Note that leads are often • Wetness, perspiration, or damp bandages.
left implanted after the implant is removed. The effects of • Permeating irradiation of the thorax in cases of severe heart
the applied high frequency on the pacemaker could cause diseases (heart valve diseases, myocardial insufficiency,
ventricular fibrillation. Any other persons with pacemakers myocardiac infarct, severe coronary sclerosis).
must also remain outside of the treatment area during • Pregnancy, since irradiation of the abdomen could cause
shortwave diathermy. No one wearing a cardiac pacemaker teratogenous damage due to alterations of blood circulation
should be within 50 feet of an operating unit. and diffusion.
• Patients whose condition could be negatively affected by • During the menstrual cycle.
heat. • Over the pregnant or potentially pregnant uterus. Therefore,
• Patients with hemorrhages or risk of hemorrhage. shortwave diathermy should not be applied over the uterus
• Patients with septic conditions and empyemas. unless specific assurance can be attained from the patient
• Patients with malignant tumors and undiagnosed tumors.¹ that she is not pregnant.
• Implants, areas where implants have been removed, • Sudeck’s syndrome, stage I and II.
damaged implants, and metal inclusions.² • Basedow’s disease (irradiation could cause serious states of
• Implants that could be impaired by shortwave diathermy agitation).
irradiation. • Varicose veins (irradiation could cause congestive pain).
• Swellings that still feel warm. • Particular care must be taken if the patient’s clothing is wet

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CONTRAINDICATIONS Intelect® SWD 100

GENERAL CONTINUED
or damp, since the garments may heat up faster and more in the rooms where high-frequency therapy (e.g. shortwave
intensely than the patient’s body. diathermy) is applied.
• Synthetic fibers (perlon, nylon, etc.) are characterized by low • A distance of at least 36 feet (see the Caution on page 6 for
absorbency, which can cause the skin beneath such fabrics more information) must be maintained between the unit and
to quickly become moist. Therefore, it is recommended any low-frequency therapy that is being used.
that the body areas to be treated be completely unclothed • Cardiac conditions.
and the patient’s skin dried, particularly where perspiration • Deep vein thrombosis, phlebitis, varices.
accumulates in folds of the skin. This applies especially
when a higher dosage is being applied. There is no danger, • Arterial disease, circulatory insufficiency.
however, when applying shortwave diathermy irradiation to • Over eyes.
bandaged areas as long as the bandages are completely dry. • Over reproductive organs.
• When treating small children, particular care is obviously • Over cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators, cochlear implants,
required due to the low body weight. Very careful dosing and bone growth stimulators, deep brain stimulators, spinal cord
constant observation (manual checks of the skin temperature stimulators, and other nerve stimulators.
while the unit is switched off ) are necessary. • Over open lamina (after laminectomy; spina bifida).
• Since the effects of high-frequency fields on unborn life have • Over superficial endoprosthesis or metal implants.
not yet been sufficiently researched, we recommend that • Directly over the carotid sinuses, ceruical stellate ganglion, or
operators who are pregnant are not within 50 feet of the Vagus nerve located in the anterior neck triangle.
applicator when the unit is activated.
• Direct application over cancerous tumors or lesions due to its
• The output power must always be set according to the potential to increase blood flow to the area of malignancy.
subjective response of the patient. Therefore, special care
must be taken in case of patients with a diminished capacity • Neoplastic tissues or space occupying lesions.
for perception of heat (refer to "Dosage Levels According to • Occlusive vascular disease, such as arteriosclerosis obliterans
Schliephake on page 82). and thromboangitis obliterans, in which organic occlusion
• It is advisable to post warnings for wearers of pacemakers and ischemia are evident.
• Directly over the epiphysis of growing bones in children
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Intelect® SWD 100

GENERAL CONTINUED
and adolescents because shortwave diathermy therapy may clothing or pillow cases.
enhance or inhibit bone growth. • Metal objects within the treatment area that cannot be
NOTE: The mean age for skeletal maturity is 15 ½ years in removed should be avoided. These include, but are not
females and 17 ½ years in males. limited to:
• In the presence of systemic or local infection (sepsis, • External metal: orthodontic braces, dental fillings,
Osteomyelitis, tuberculosis) or if the patient has an elevated staples, external fixation devices.
temperature. • Internal metal: valves, joint replacements, metal IUDs,
• In areas where metal is present due to eddy current shrapnel, metal implants, internal fixation devices-rods,
generation of excessive and uneven heat distribution. Metal plates, screws, wires, etc.
objects within the treatment area should be removed and NOTE: If there is a scar in or near the treatment area,
placed outside the electromagnetic field. These include, but check with the patient and/or the patient's chart to
are not limited to metal: determine if there is metal under the scar.
• Metal in the environment:
¹According to Schneider (in Elektromedizin 7/62): Tissue and organ sections with
• Within one foot of beds, treatment tables, standard inflammations, necroses, pus formation and abscesses. In such cases, the therapist must
chairs, wheelchairs, swivel stools, step stools, splints, choose between the application of cold or heat in accordance with general pathological
braces, scissors, forceps, and scalpels. considerations, depending on the degree of inflammation. Inflammatory conditions that
• Within 36 feet (see the Caution on page 6 for more are still in statu nascendi are treated with cold. Inflammatory conditions with necroses and
information) of electronically controlled medical a cavitary tendency are treated with therapeutic means that generate heat and hyperemia.
devices such as, CPM devices, electric wheelchairs, Chronic and unspecific inflammations are treated in the same way (heat and hyperemia),
electrotherapy devices or other electrical systems, as this supports resorption, reparation and regeneration. Specific chronic inflammations
computers, etc. (such as tuberculosis), however, are activated by heat. Accordingly, they represent a
• Metal near the patient: contraindication. The same applies in the case of malignant tumorous conditions. Heat
• Jewelry, body piercing earrings, watches, keys, coins, application in the case of a tumorous disease can only be regarded as malpractice. Moreover,
belt buckles, underwire bra, hearing aids, zipper in cardiac congestions must be removed prior to any heat application.

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CONTRAINDICATIONS Intelect® SWD 100

GENERAL CONTINUED
²The higher conductivity of metals causes concentration of the field, producing a high
temperature in the border area of the tissue. This, in turn, can cause excessive local heat,
leading to (irreparable) third-degree burns. Therefore, caution is also necessary in case of
long-existing metal inclusions, such as shell fragments.
³Further contraindications relating to gynecological disorders include (see Möbius,
Gynecological University Clinic, Jena): genital tuberculosis, endometriosis, pyosalpinx or pyo-
ovarium, tubal carcinoma.

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ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS Intelect® SWD 100

GENERAL
When administering shortwave diathermy, keep in mind the high electrical resistance of subcutaneous fat to shortwave
following: diathermy.
• Caution is advised in patients who cannot perceive or report • Shortwave diathermy should be applied with caution over
pain or heat sensation accurately. Absent or diminished bone where minimal (bony prominence) or no (Stage IV
sensation should be avoided or, if unavoidable, treated wounds) soft tissue is present.
with caution. Establishment of acceptable intensity levels • Hearing aids should be removed.
for desensitized areas may be related to the intensity levels • The function of other patient connected equipment may be
tolerated on normal skin in opposite or related body parts. adversely affected by the operation of the pulsed shortwave
Frequent monitoring of intensity level and skin response diathermy equipment. Maintain maximum distance between
should occur during all treatments. units in order to reduce any tendency to interaction.
• Caution is suggested when using shortwave diathermy • Any bleeding tendency is increased by heating because
immediately after the application of superficial and deep heat of the increase in blood flow and vascularity of the heated
or cold modalities. The application of thermal modalities prior tissues. Care, therefore, should be used in treating patients
to shortwave diathermy can alter the patient's perception of with therapeutic shortwave diathermy who have bleeding
warmth and pain. disorders.
• Caution is advised when applying thermal shortwave • Heating of the joint capsule in acute or subacute arthritis
diathermy directly to an area with impaired arterial blood should be avoided.
supply because the compromised blood flow may not meet • Use a single layer of toweling to absorb moisture during
the increased metabolic demand placed on the tissues by treatment with the inductive drum applicators.
the thermal energy dose. Always start with a low dose and
observe patient response. Increase in dose may be made in • Shortwave diathermy may interfere with other electronic
subsequent treatments if the patient can tolerate the dosage therapeutic devices such as neuromuscular stimulators and
given. therapeutic ultrasound units. Never use another electronic
device on the same patient when shortwave diathermy is
• Caution should be exercised when treating over adipose being applied.
tissue. Excessive superficial heating can occur due to the

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ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS Intelect® SWD 100

GENERAL CONTINUED
• Use caution when treating obese patients with capacitive
electrodes since this method of application may heat fat
excessively.
• Frequent monitoring of intensity level and skin response
should occur during all treatments.

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SETUP Intelect® SWD 100

UNPACKING THE UNIT

The unit is generally delivered with the packaging material supplied • Verify that the packaging contains the unit, applicator, power
by the manufacturer. Since the unit weighs approximately 60 lbs cord, User Manual, Quick Start Guide, and indicator discharge
(27.22 kg), it must be unpacked by at least 2 persons. tube.
Proceed as follows:
• Position the transport packaging so that the arrows are
pointing upward.
• Remove the safety bands from the transport packaging.
• Remove the transport packaging upward.
• Remove the remaining foam material.
• Using at least 2 people, lift the unit from the lower packaging
element.

Inspection
Immediately upon unpacking the unit, perform the following steps:
• Verify the delivery documents to make sure that the delivery
is complete.
• Check the external components and accessories for possible
damage due to transport.

In case of damage from transport that could endanger personal safety,

the unit must not be connected to the Mains Power Supply before
inspection is complete.

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SETUP Intelect® SWD 100

REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION

Before the unit can be installed and put into operation, certain that are earthed or have a high capacity to earth must be
requirements must be fulfilled in the building where the unit is to prevented (e.g. heating pipes, water faucets, metal chairs,
be operated. metal beds or other earthed devices).
• The unit must be set up so that the (normal) release of
electromagnetic radiation during operation does not hinder
the function of other devices or data media. The minimum
distance to other devices or their power supplies or data
• If the unit cannot be installed immediately after delivery, the unit transfer lines is 36 feet (see the Caution on page 6 for more
and its external components or accessory elements must be stored
in their original packaging in a dry place. information). Please note that the radiation can easily pass
• Do not store or operate the unit in a dusty environment.
walls, ceilings and floors.
• The room and the installation location must be large enough
so that the unit can be operated from the front even if the
electrodes are positioned inconveniently.
Requirements of the Installation Location

The unit must be installed so that there is no danger to the patient,

the operator, or other persons. Therefore, you must read the Safety
Instructions on pages 4-11 and the following information.

Keep in mind the following:

• By selecting a suitable location for setting up the unit or by
means of structural measures, contact during the treatment
by the personnel or the patient with conductive materials

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NOMENCLATURE Intelect® SWD 100

FRONT VIEW
5 1. User Interface (see page 28)
2 2. Monode (Drum) Electrode
3. Arm Extender Lock Knob
1 3
4. Arm Extenders
4
5. Electrode Lock Knob
15 6 6. Front Handwheel
7. Electrode Connection Cable
8. Electrode Arm
8 9. Rear Handwheel
14 10. Locking castor
7 11. Non locking castors
9
12. IEC Connector for Power Cord
13 13. Storage Bin
14. Grab Bar
15. Swivel Console

12 10

11

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NOMENCLATURE Intelect® SWD 100

REAR VIEW

1. Expansion Port (for Factory Diagnostic Purposes Only)

2. Output Sockets
1 3. Patient Interrupt Cord

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NOMENCLATURE Intelect® SWD 100

USER INTERFACE

2
1 1. Power On/Off Button
2. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Touch Screen
3. Clinical Resources Button
4. START Button
3 5. PAUSE Button
6. Multimedia Card (MMC) Port
7. Patient Data Card Port
8. STOP Button
9. Power LED

5
6
8

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NOMENCLATURE Intelect® SWD 100

SOFTWARE SYMBOLS

Up Arrow (Increase) Cancel and Return to Previous Screen

Display Information
Down Arrow (Decrease)

Change Text to Upper Case

Touch and Slide Left to Increase
Touch and Slide Right to Decrease Change Text to Lower Case

Back (Return to Previous Screen) Shortwave Diathermy is being emitted

Display the Home Screen Pause

Move the cursor to the left one space Unit is Tuning

Move the cursor to the right one space

Accept/Select (Parameters)

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NOMENCLATURE Intelect® SWD 100

ACCESSORIES
Capacitive Electrodes (Optional Accessories)

1. Capacitive Electrode
Keep all electrodes, accessories, and their cords separated during
treatment by using the cable clips located on the side of the arm 165 mm (6.5 in)
extenders. Electrodes or their cords in contact with each other during 2. Capacitive Electrode
treatment could result in improper stimulation, skin burns, or damage 120 mm (4.7 in)
to the cord or electrode.
3. Capacitive Electrode
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monode (Drum) Electrode (Standard Accessory)
4. Electrode connection
cable

14 cm (5.5 in) round Monode (Drum) Electrode with cable

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NOMENCLATURE Intelect® SWD 100

ACCESSORIES CONTINUED
Flexible Rubber Electrodes (Optional Accessories) Diplode Electrodes (Optional Accessories)

18 x 39 cm (7 x 15.4 in) curved rectangular Diplode Electrode with

cable

1. Flexible Rubber Electrode 250 x 145 mm (9.8 x 5.7 in)

2. Flexible Rubber Electrode 180 x 120 mm (7.1 x 4.7 in)
3. Felt layer with linen bag for 1 and 2
4. Perforated rubber band with 2 buttons

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NOMENCLATURE Intelect® SWD 100

Indicator Discharge Tube (Standard Accessory)

To signify that shortwave diathermy energy is actually being
transmitted, this small, fluorescent tube illuminates when it’s held
between the rigid condenser electrodes and the Flexible Rubber
electrodes (assuming a shortwave diathermy therapy session is in
progress).
NOTE: The indicator discharge tube will not illuminate if the
output power is at a low setting.

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SPECIFICATIONS Intelect® SWD 100

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Arm Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 in (685.8 mm)

Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F)
Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% to 75%
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700 kPa to 1060 kPa
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 VA
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 V ~, 50/60 Hz
Output Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.12 MHz ± 0.6%
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pulsed or Continuous
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 100 W in continuous mode at 50 Ω
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 80 W if 80 mm capacitive electrodes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . are selected at 50 Ω
HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 200 W in pulsed modes at 50 Ω
DEPTH Power Increment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 W
Power Indiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .maximum and average power
9700675 Pulse Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 400 μsec in 20 μsec increments
Pulse Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 800 Hz in 10 Hz increments
W I DT H
Treatment Duration . . . . . . . . .1 - 30 minutes in 1 minute increments
Electrical Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CLASS I
Electrical Type (Degree of Protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TYPE BF
Electrical Outlet Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 V Circuit/15 A Breaker

Operating Data and Ratings * without electrodes, electrode arm, and electrode cables
Width* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.5 in (420 mm)
Depth*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.14 in (410 mm)
Height* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 in (1143 mm )
Standard Weight (with monode electrode) . . . . . . . . 60 lbs (27.22 kg) 33
SPECIFICATIONS Intelect® SWD 100

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED

Software
The software is developed and provided by Chattanooga Group.
©2009 Encore Medical, L.P. and its affiliates, Austin, Texas, USA.
To view the version of the software, press the Unit Settings button
on the Clinical Resources screen. The version number of the
software appears at the top of the screen.

Transport and Storage Conditions

Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% to 75%
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 kPa to 1060 kPa

Safety
The Intelect SWD 100 has been designed to meet the requirements
of IEC/EN 60601-1, 60601-2-3, 60601-1-2, and
60601-1-4.

In order to prevent excessive warming of tissue, the maximum and

average output power must not be exceeded.

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SPECIFICATIONS Intelect® SWD 100

APPLICATOR SPECIFICATIONS
The 80 mm Capacitive Electrodes have a maximum and continuous power of 80 W. All other electrodes have a maximum and continuous
power of 100 W.
Pay special attention to the list of contraindications. Refer to "Safety Instructions" on pages 5-11, "Contraindications" on pages 18-21,
"Additional Precautions" on pages 22-23, and "Personal Safety" on pages 12-13.

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SPECIFICATIONS Intelect® SWD 100

DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE MARKINGS

The markings on the Intelect SWD 100 system are your assurance of its conformity to the highest applicable standards of medical equipment safety and
electromagnetic compatibility. One or more of the following markings may appear on the device:
Meets Directive 93 /42 /EEC, Complies with This equipment is to be used by, and sold to,
21CFR 1040.10 &1040.11 IEC/EN 60601-1, a trained clinician only under the prescription
60601-2-3, 60601-1-2, and 60601-1-4 and supervision of a licensed practitioner.
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1-M90 Adjustments or replacement of components may result in
Electromedical equipment, Canadian Electrical Code. the equipment failing to meet the requirements for
Part II: Safety standards for Electrical Equipment Risk Class I. interference suppression.
9700675
Listed by Intertek Group, PLC with respect to electric
shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation. Text with a
with UL 60601-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1-M90 “Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation" indicator
w/Amd 2. informs the user of possible hazards resulting from
elevated, potentially dangerous, levels of non-ionizing
radiation.
Refer to Instruction Manual/Booklet

Type BF Equipment

Council Directive 2002/96/EC concerning Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Indicates a requirement
not to dispose of WEEE as municipal waste. Contact your local
distributor for information regarding disposal of the unit and
accessories.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
Introduction
The Intelect SWD 100 unit can produce dielectric warming by means of electric or electromagnetic fields of varying intensity in essentially
any region of the body and can therefore be used for a wide variety of applications.
Treatments can be carried out using either the capacitive field or the inductive field method. In the capacitive field method, the body part
to be treated is within the electric field between two capacitive electrodes. The “radiation” produces a warming of the body part located
within the induction field. Fat layers are warmed considerably more than muscle tissue. When applying the inductive field method, the
body part is within a magnetic field, which especially warms tissue containing liquid located near the surface, such as muscles.

Applications
The shortwave diathermy unit is suitable for nearly all heat therapy processes for use in clinics and private practices. Classical therapy
applications can be conducted with the inductive field and capacitive field methods in continuous or pulsed mode.
The application of high-frequency energy in heat therapy has the advantage of greater depth penetration as opposed to simpler methods,
such as packs, baths, infrared light, and heat cushions.
The endogenous heat that is formed triggers a series of physiological processes, producing a spasmolytic effect on muscles, tendons, and
other structures containing connective tissue, increasing the cell metabolism and the enzyme reaction speed and stimulating perfusion in
the treated zone.
The capability of applying the high-frequency energy in short, intense pulses (pulsed mode) can further increase the depth effectiveness,
especially the stimulation of perfusion, while the heat generation is hardly felt in the skin, which is more sensitive to heat.
The applications for the high-frequency therapy are diverse. This therapy is especially effective in treating rheumatic disorders of the joints
and muscles, inflammatory disorders of the respiratory organs, the kidneys and bile ducts, and all disorders due to insufficient perfusion.
The pulsed mode is advantageous in the treatment of acute conditions.
Intelect SWD 100 units are therefore used for a wide range of applications in hospitals and in private practices by doctors and
physiotherapists.
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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS CONTINUED

Shortwave Diathermy in the Inductive Field
The inductive field method produces high-frequency electric
currents within the body tissue by means of induction. The high-
frequency circuit of closed currents occurring in the tissue as a
result of induction are referred to as eddy currents. The density of
these eddy currents, which is important for the warming effect,
is proportional to the electrical conductivity of the tissue. At the
same field intensity, therefore, tissue with better conductivity, such
as muscles and inner organs, are warmed more than fat tissue. The
danger of excessive heating of the outer layers of tissue is therefore
significantly reduced, while effective warming down into the
muscles is primary.
Two different inductive electrodes are available:
• Monode (Drum) Electrode for treatment of mid-sized areas.
• Diplode for treatment of large areas and for treatment of
suitable body parts that can be warmed from three sides at Heat Distribution Using an Inductive Electrode
the same time. (Monode)
With the inductive field electrodes, the perception of warming is
delayed. It is recommended to remain below the desired power
output at the beginning of the treatment and then to increase the
power in increments.
Inductive field electrodes that are operated without a patient could be
destroyed due to overheating.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS CONTINUED

Shortwave Diathermy in the Capacitive (Dielectric) With the capacitive field method, the body part being treated is
Field located in the high-frequency electric field between two insulated
electrodes. The body and the electrodes together form a capacitor.
This causes heat to be generated in the entire treatment field
1 2 located between the electrodes.
With the capacitive method, fat tissue is warmed more effectively
than muscle tissue.
Capacitive electrodes and flexible rubber electrodes are used for
the capacitive method.
An adjusting device on the capacitive electrodes or layers of felt
3 4 with the flexible rubber electrodes can be used to achieve different
Electrode-Skin Distances (ESD).

1. Heat distribution with a small Electrode-Skin Distance (ESD)

2. Heat distribution with a large Electrode-Skin Distance (ESD) The Electrode-Skin Distance (ESD) must be small for surface warming
3. Heat distribution with an unequal Electrode-Skin Distance (ESD) and large for depth warming. A larger Electrode-Skin Distance (ESD) is
necessary for patients with a thick layer of subcutaneous fat in order to
achieve the necessary warming of deep-lying tissue.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS

Installing the Monode (Drum) and Diplode 3. Loosen the Electrode Lock
Electrodes Knob by turning it counter
The Monode and Diplode are installed identically. However, only the clockwise.
monode is illustrated in this section.

1. Remove the black, plastic

retaining T nut from the
sleeve by turning it counter
clockwise.

4. Push the sleeve completely

through the hole in the
extension arm.

2. Slide the sleeve off the

metal mounting post of
the monode.

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INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED

5. Tighten the Electrode
5 7. Re-attach and tighten the
7
Lock Knob by turning it black, plastic retaining T
clockwise until it is snug. nut onto the sleeve by
turning it clockwise.

6
6. Push the metal mounting
post of the monode
completely through the
sleeve.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED

8. Plug the connectors of the Installing the Capacitive Electrodes
monode cable into the
output sockets on the rear 1. Remove the cable from the
1
panel. electrode.

• Do not cross cables.

• To remove the cable from the applicator, make certain the power 2. Loosen the Electrode Lock
is off. While the electrode applicator is being supported by the
Knob by turning it counter
electrode arm, hold the electrode while removing the cable to
prevent the electrode from dropping to the floor. clockwise.
• Tighten arms so that they do not move during therapy.
• Observe the patient and the position of the arms at all times during
therapy.
• Inform the patient that the arms are not supposed to move during
therapy.
• Before using the unit, verify the patient is not in contact with the
unit, the electrode connection cable, the electrodes, or other devices
or metal objects.
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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED

3. Push the electrode rod
3 5. Re-attach the cable to the
5
through the hole in the electrode.
extension arm until the
electrode rod is barely seen
on the other side of the
hole.

4. Tighten the Electrode

4 6. Fit the cord of the
Lock Knob by turning it electrode into the cable
clockwise. clip on the outside of the
arm.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

INSTALLING THE APPLICATORS CONTINUED

7. Plug the connector of the Installing the Flexible Rubber Electrodes
electrode cable into the Installation of the flexible rubber electrodes is only necessary
output socket on the rear immediately before therapy. For more information, refer to "Using
panel. the Flexible Rubber Electrodes" on page 76.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 for the
additional electrode.

• Do not cross cables.

• To remove the cable from the applicator, make certain the power
is off. While the electrode applicator is being supported by the
electrode arm, hold the electrode while removing the cable to
prevent the electrode from dropping to the floor.
• Tighten arms so that they do not move during therapy.
• Observe the patient and the position of the arms at all times during
therapy.
• Inform the patient that the arms are not supposed to move during
therapy.
• Before using the unit, verify the patient is not in contact with the
unit, the electrode connection cable, the electrodes, or other devices
or metal objects.
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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

PREPARING THE UNIT FOR THERAPY

The unit has been completely assembled in the factory and is
ready for use except for connection of the electrodes and the
power cord.
The unit and the electrodes must be positioned so that there is no
Proceed as follows in order to prepare the unit for operation: danger of personal injury. Therefore, you must read and observe the
• Make sure that the voltage rating on the serial decal safety instructions and the list of contraindications before putting the
conforms to the system voltage of the building. unit into operation.
• When using the unit near other equipment, you should be
familiar with the cautions, warnings, and dangers on pages
5-11.
• Insert the required electrodes into the recesses at the end
of the electrode arms and fasten the electrodes with the
locking screws. See pages 40-44 for more information on
installing the electrodes.
• Plug the electrode connection cable into the socket on the
back of the unit. Attach the connecting cable in the cable
holders on the electrode arms. Make certain that the unit is electrically earthed by connecting only to
• Check the condition of the housing and the insulation of an earthed electrical service receptacle, conforming to the applicable
the electrodes, electrode connection cable and the power national and local electrical codes.
supply cable. Also make sure that the cables have been
routed correctly.
• Insert the power cord plug into an earthed socket outlet.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

PREPARING THE PATIENT FOR THERAPY

Before applying shortwave diathermy to the patient, you must first
prepare the patient’s skin. By properly preparing the patient’s skin
for shortwave diathermy, you will allow more energy to reach the
targeted areas and reduce the risk of skin irritation.
To prepare the patient’s skin for shortwave diathermy, do the
following:
1. Thoroughly wash the skin on which you intend to administer
shortwave diathermy therapy with mild soap and water or
alcohol wipe.
2. Dry the skin thoroughly.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

BASIC OPERATION
1. Connect the male end of
1 3. Press the Power On/Off
3
the power supply cord to button or touch the LCD.
an appropriate electrical The following occurs when
outlet. the Power On/Off button
is pressed or the LCD is
touched:
• three quick beeps
sound
• the blue LED illuminates
• the Home Screen
2. Connect the female end of
2 displays.
the power supply cord into
The Operator Interface consists of buttons with a touch screen
the IEC connector on the
liquid crystal display (LCD). The operator is able to view parameter
side of the unit.
options on the display and make selections by pressing the buttons
directly on the LCD. The LCD provides continuous information
during the treatments concerning dosage and elapsed time.
Parameters are adjusted using the and buttons. The output
can be stopped by the user by pressing the PAUSE or STOP buttons
located on the Operator Interface. The patient can stop the therapy
treatment at any time by pulling the patient interrupt cord.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

BASIC OPERATION CONTINUED

Starting Therapy Home Screen
The Intelect SWD 100 offers the following methods from which you The Home screen serves as a menu for the functions of the unit and
can begin a treatment session: is displayed:
• Thermal Dosimetry (page 51) • after the unit is turned on
• Manual SWD Settings (page 52) • anytime the button is pressed
• Clinical Protocols (page 56) • whenever the LCD is touched when the screen saver is engaged
• User Protocols (page 58) • whenever the STOP, PAUSE, Clinical Resources (the button with
• Patient Card (page 65) the icon), or STOP buttons are pressed when the screen
saver is engaged

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

BASIC OPERATION CONTINUED

Treatment Screen Edit Treatment Screen
The Treatment screen serves as the main therapy screen. After NOTE: When any of the Dose buttons are pressed, or when
the treatment parameters have been selected, you may increase using clinical protocols, the Edit button, and the
or decrease the output power (in watts) during therapy on the and buttons are not displayed.
Treatment screen by using the and buttons.
1. On the Treatment Screen,
1
NOTE: When any of the Dose buttons are pressed, or when press the Edit button. The
using clinical protocols, the output is fixed at 150 W
Edit Treatment screen
and cannot be adjusted.
displays.

2
2. Increase the parameters on
the Edit Treatment screen
by pressing the appropriate
button.

3
3. Decrease the parameters
by pressing the appropriate
button.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

BASIC OPERATION CONTINUED

4. You may also increase
4 Electrode Screen
and decrease parameters
by pressing and sliding 1. On the Edit Treatment
1
the appropriate button screen, press the Electrode
either left or right. button at the top of the
screen. The Select Electrode
5 Press the Mode button
5. screen displays.
to select either Pulsed or
Continuous. 2. Press the electrode to
2
select it and return to the
NOTE: Pulse Rate and
Edit Treatment screen,
Pulse Width
or press the and
parameters are
buttons to scroll through
not available
a list of the available
when the
electrodes.
Continuous mode
is selected. 3.
3 Press the button to
accept the highlighted
6. Press the button to
selection and return to the
return to the previous
Edit Treatment screen.
screen.
4 Press the
4. button to
7. Press the button to
return to the previous
return to the Home screen.
screen.

5. Press the button to

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

STARTING THERAPY
Staring Therapy Using Thermal Dosimetry select a dose and
The Thermal Dosimetry buttons allow the user to administer a begin treatment
treatment session with predefined parameters that treat common
symptoms. 3.
3 Press the START button on
the User Interface to begin
1
1. On the Home screen press treatment. When the START
the appropriate dose button is pressed:
button. The Treatment • a beep sounds
screen displays with the • the unit begins auto
parameters of the selected tuning (clicking can be
dose. heard)
• the unit begins emitting
NOTE: To obtain an shortwave diathermy
explanation of the energy
available dosages, • the timer counts down
press the
• the icon
button on the displays.
Home Screen. This
screen displays NOTE: When any of the
the level of heat Dose buttons
and a description are pressed, the
of the perception output is fixed at
of the heat by the 150 W and cannot
patient. Press one be adjusted.
of the buttons to
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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

STARTING THERAPY CONTINUED

Staring Therapy Using the Manual SWD Settings 3. Press the START button on
3
Button the User Interface to begin
treatment. When the START
1. On the Home screen press
1 button is pressed:
the Manual SWD Settings • a beep sounds
button. The Treatment • the unit begins auto
screen displays. tuning (clicking can be
heard)
• the unit begins emitting
shortwave diathermy
energy
2
2. On the Treatment • the timer counts down
screen, press the and
• the icon
buttons to set the displays.
appropriate output power
(in watts) for therapy. 4
4. To save a the parameters
of the treatment using the
3
3. To set the treatment Save Protocol button, see
time or any of the other page 59.
treatment parameters,
press the Edit button to
access the Edit Treatment
screen (see page 49 for
more information on the
Edit Treatment screen).
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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

STARTING THERAPY CONTINUED

Using the Indicator Discharge Tube
To verify that shortwave energy is actually being transmitted, this
small, fluorescent tube illuminates when it’s held between the rigid
condenser electrodes and the flexible rubber electrodes (assuming
a therapy session is in progress).
NOTE: The indicator discharge tube will not illuminate if the
output power is at a low setting.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

STOPPING, PAUSING, AND COMPLETING THERAPY

Stopping Therapy Using the STOP Button Stopping Therapy Using the Patient Interrupt Cord
To stop shortwave diathermy, press the STOP button on the User Output can be terminated at any time during a treatment session
Interface. When the STOP button is pressed: by the patient pulling the Patient Interrupt Cord. If the therapy is
• the applicator stops emitting shortwave diathermy energy. stopped by pulling the Patient Interrupt Cord:
• the message "Treatment has been stopped by user. Touch • the applicator stops emitting shortwave diathermy energy
anywhere to continue . . ." • The (pause) symbol displays and blinks
• the unit sounds long tones until you touch the screen. • the message "User pulled the treatment stop cord. Treatment
has been terminated. Touch anywhere to continue . . ."
1. Touch the screen. The
1
Treatment Complete 1.
1 Press any button on the
screen displays. unit to acknowledge the
message. The treatment
can be resumed by
pressing the PAUSE or
START buttons.
NOTE: When the PAUSE
or START buttons
are pressed to
2. To save the treatment as a
2
resume therapy,
user protocol, see page 59.
the unit will
3
3. To save the treatment to re-tune and an
the Patient Card, see page audible "clicking"
68. sound will be
heard.
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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

STOPPING, PAUSING, AND COMPLETING THERAPY

Pausing Therapy 1. Touch the screen. The
1
The therapy can be interrupted at any time by pressing the PAUSE Treatment Complete
button on the User Interface. When the PAUSE button is pressed, screen displays.
the following occurs:
• the applicator stops emitting shortwave diathermy energy
• the (pause) symbol displays and blinks
• the treatment timer stops counting down
To resume therapy, press the PAUSE button on the User Interface.
NOTE: When the PAUSE button is pressed to resume therapy,
the unit will re-tune and an audible "clicking" sound 2. To save the treatment as a
2
will be heard. user protocol, see page 59.

Completing the Therapy Session 3

3. To save the treatment to
the Patient Card, see page
When the treatment time expires:
68.
• the applicator stops emitting shortwave diathermy energy
• the message "Treatment has completed. Touch anywhere to
continue . . ."
• the unit sounds long tones until you press a button on the
message window.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

USING CLINICAL PROTOCOLS

The indications contained in this section are to be used only as guidelines. Each patient should be individually assessed to determine the
appropriateness of the parameter setting prior to use.
1. Ensure the multi media
1 4. If applicable, press the
4
card labeled "SWD Clinical and buttons to
Resource Library" is in the scroll through the pages of
MMC port. protocols.

2. On the Home screen,

2 5.
5 Press the protocol to select
press the Clinical Protocols it and return to the Edit
button. The Clinical Treatment screen, or press
Protocols screen displays. the and buttons to
scroll through the list.
3. Press the specific body area
3
on the front or back image 6. Press the button to
to select the desired body accept the highlighted
area to treat. The screen selection. The suggested
unique to the area of the parameter and electrode
body you pressed displays. screen displays.
For example, you may have
pressed the back of the 7.
7 To select this protocol and
neck which would cause begin treatment, press the
the Select Indication: Neck button. The Treatment
screen to display. screen displays and you
can begin treatment.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

USING CLINICAL PROTOCOLS CONTINUED

8. If you want to change
8 10. Press the
1 button or
the electrode placement press the START button
(e.g. the recommended to begin treatment.. The
electrode does not match Treatment screen displays
the electrode you are with the new parameters.
using), press the Electrode
Placement button. The next NOTE: When using
Clinical Protocols screen clinical protocols,
displays. the output is
fixed at 150 W
and cannot be
9
9. Press one of the electrode adjusted.
placement images
to change electrode
placement. The suggested
parameter and electrode
screen displays. Notice
that the electrode details
changed to match the new
electrode placement image
selection.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

RETRIEVING, DELETING, AND SAVING USER PROTOCOLS

The Intelect SWD 100 unit allows you to tailor a protocol according to the requirements of a patient. The treatment parameters selected at
the Treatment screen can be saved as a new user protocol or saved to replace a previously saved user protocol. You may create up to 200
user protocols.
Retrieving User Protocols 3.
3 Press or scroll to the
desired user protocol
1. On the Home screen, press
1 to view the treatment
the User Protocols button. parameters.
The User Protocols screen
displays. 4.
4 Press to select the
highlighted protocol. The
2
2. Press the Retrieve Protocol Treatment screen displays
button. The Retrieve and you are ready to begin
Protocol screen displays. treatment.
NOTE: If no user
protocols have
been set up
in the unit, an
error message
displays. Refer
to page 59 for
more information
about saving user
protocols.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

RETRIEVING, DELETING, AND SAVING USER PROTOCOLS CONTINUED

Deleting User Protocols Saving User Protocols
1. To delete the highlighted
1 1. Set up treatment
1
user protocol, press the parameters by completing
Delete button on the the steps listed in "Basic
Retrieve Protocol screen. A Operation" on pages 47-50,
message displays to verify but do not press the START
the deletion. button.

2. Press the Yes button to

2 2.
2 On the Treatment screen,
delete the user protocol. press the Save Protocol
You are returned to the button. The Save Protocol
Retrieve Protocol screen. screen displays.
NOTE: If you press Yes,
3.
3 To replace the treatment
the user protocol name and
parameters of a previously
parameters will be permanently
saved user protocol, press
removed from the unit.
to highlight, or scroll
through the list of user
3. Press the No button to
protocols and highlight the
keep the user protocol
appropriate user protocol.
and return to the Retrieve
Protocol screen.

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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

RETRIEVING, DELETING, AND SAVING USER PROTOCOLS CONTINUED

4. Press the
4 button to 6. Type the name of the new
save the new treatment protocol. The name of
parameters. A message the new protocol can be
displays to confirm the up to 25 alpha-numeric
overwriting of the old characters.
parameters. If you press
Yes, a message displays 7. Press the button
briefly to confirm the to save the name of the
protocol was saved and protocol. A message
the Treatment screen displays briefly to confirm
displays the parameters of the protocol was saved.
the user protocol you just The Treatment screen
saved. If you press No, you displays the parameters of
are returned to the Save the user protocol you just
Protocol screen. saved.
NOTE: User protocols
cannot be
renamed.

5. To create a new name for

the protocol, press the Save
Protocol as a New Name
button. The Keyboard
screen displays.
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OPERATION Intelect® SWD 100

USING CLINICAL RESOURCES  EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY

The Educational Library can be accessed by pressing the button with the icon (Clinical Resources button) located below the touch
screen display. The Clinical Resources screen allows you access to the Educational Library, Patient Card management, and Utilities screens.

Anatomical Graphics Library 2. Press the button of the

2
The Anatomical Graphics Library features graphical images of the body area on which you
human anatomy and pathological conditions for which shortwave intend to administer
diathermy is used. To access the Anatomical Graphics Library, make therapy. The screen that
sure the MMC labeled "SWD Clinical Resource Library" is in the MMC corresponds to the body
port and do the following: area you selected displays.
For example, you may
1. On the Clinical Resources
1 have pressed the back
screen, press the of the neck which would
Anatomical Graphics cause the Neck: Page 1 of 2
Library button. The screen to display.
Anatomical Graphical
Library screen displays. 3. If available, press the
3
icon to display
additional images.

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4. Press a button on the Electrode Placement Library
left side of the screen The Electrode Placement Library serves as a guideline for the
(Anatomical Images) to placement of electrodes for shortwave diathermy.
display a list of either
muscles or bones that 1. On the Clinical Resources
1
make up the area. screen, press the Electrode
Placement Library button.
5. Press the
5 button to The Select Treatment Area
return to the previous screen displays.
screen.
2. Press the body area on
2
6.
6 Press a button on the which you intend to
right side of the screen administer therapy. The
(Pathological Images) screen that corresponds to
to display an illustration the body area you selected
of a common disorder displays. For example, if you
associated with the body press the back of the neck,
area. the Electrode Placement:
Neck displays.
7.
7 Press the button to
return to the previous
screen.

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3. Press one of the electrode
3
placement thumbnails to
view the entire picture of
the electrode placement.
The Electrode Placement
screen displays.

4. Press the
4 button to
return to the previous
screen.

5.
5 Press the button to
return to the Home screen.

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Diathermy Rationale Contraindications
Pressing the Diathermy Rationale button displays an overview of Pressing the Contraindications button displays a list of conditions
shortwave diathermy, a list of available treatment options, and a for which shortwave diathermy is contraindicated.
synopsis of the available parameters.
1. On the Clinical Resources
1
1. On the Clinical Resources
1 screen, press the
screen, press the Diathermy Contraindications button.
Rationale button. The The Contraindications
Shortwave Diathermy screen displays.
Rationale screen displays.

2. Press the
2 and
2. Press the
2 and buttons to scroll through
buttons to scroll through the information.
the information.
3
3. Press the button to
3
3. Press the button to return to the previous
return to the previous screen.
screen.
4.
4 Press the button to
4.
4 Press the button to return to the Home screen.
return to the Home screen.
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USING CLINICAL RESOURCES  PATIENT CARD

The Patient Card buttons serve to manage the information stored on a patient's data card.
NOTE: This button is only active when a patient card is inserted into the patient card port on the device.
Viewing and Retrieving Treatments from the Patient 3. Press the and
Card buttons if the number of
Press the Patient Card button to access the patient treatment data treatment sessions extend
stored on the patient card. beyond one page.

1
1. On the Clinical Resources 4. Press the
4 button
screen, press the Patient to select the treatment
Card button. The Patient session. The treatment
Card screen displays. parameter screen displays.

5.
5 Review the parameters of
the treatment session.

6.
6 Press the Run this
2
2. Press the and Treatment button to begin
buttons to scroll through treatment.
the treatment sessions. The
treatment parameters for
the highlighted treatment
display at the top of the
screen.

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Edit Pain Profile 2. In the Pain Before
2
The Edit Pain Profile button allows access to the screen for pain Treatment section, press to
information to be saved to the patient card while a therapy session select either a Numeric or
is in progress. This information includes: Visual pain scale.
• Pain Scale before treatment 3. Press the
3 button to
• Pain Scale after treatment decrease the amount of
• Pain Type before treatment pain on the scale.
• Pain Type after treatment
• Pain Map before treatment 4 Press the
4. button to
• Pain Map after treatment increase the amount of
• Treatment Area pain on the scale.

1. On the Clinical Resources

1 5. Press the Pain Type button.
screen, press the Edit Pain The Select Pain Type Before
Profile button. The Edit Pain Treatment screen displays.
Profile screen displays.
6.
6 Press the pain type or use
the , , and
buttons to select the pain
type. You are returned to
the Edit Pain Profile screen
with the new pain type
selected.

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7. Press the Edit Pain Map
7 12.
1 Press the specific body
button. The Pain Map area on the front or back
Before Treatment screen image to select the desired
displays. body area to treat. You are
returned to the Edit Pain
8. Press the body area on
8 Profile screen.
which you intend to
administer therapy. A 13. Press the Save to Patient
1
purple shading displays in Card to save the pain
the areas you press. information to the patient's
card.
9. Press the Clear button
9
to remove all the areas 14. Press the button
previously selected in the to return to the Clinical
previous step. Resources screen.

10. In the Pain After Treatment

1 15. Press the button to
section, repeat steps 2-9. return to the Home screen.

11. Press the Treatment

1
Area screen. The Select
Treatment Area screen
displays.

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Saving Treatments to the Patient Card 3
3. Type the name of the
If the treatment time expires during a treatment, or if you stop a Patient for which you want
treatment using the STOP button, the unit gives you the option of to save the treatment. The
saving the treatment to a patient card. name of the patient can
be up to 25 alpha-numeric
1. Touch the screen. The
1 characters.
Treatment Complete
screen displays. 4. Press the
4 button
to save the name of the
patient. The message
"Treatment has been
saved for (patient name)"
briefly displays and you
are returned to the Pain
Information for Patient
2. Press the Save To Patient
2 Card screen.
Card button. If the patient
card does not have any 5.
5 Follow steps 2-13 on pages
treatments saved on it, the 66-67.
Keyboard screen displays.
Otherwise, continue with
step 5.

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Erasing Patient Card NOTE: By pressing the
Use this button to remove all information on the Patient Card. Yes button, you
will permanently
1
1. To delete all information on remove all data on
the Patient Card, insert the the Patient Card.
patient card to be erased You are returned to the
into the Patient Data Card Clinical Resources Screen.
Port.

2
2. Press the Erase Patient Card
button. A message displays
to verify the deletion.

3
3. Press the No button if you
do not want to erase all the
information on the Patient
Card. You are returned
to the Clinical Resources
screen.

4
4. Press the Yes button to
erase all the information on
the Patient Card.

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USING CLINICAL RESOURCES  UNIT SETTINGS

To access the Unit Settings screen, press the Unit Settings button on the Clinical Resources screen. The version number of the software
appears at the top of the screen.
Adding and Changing the Clinic Name 5. Press the button to
delete the new information
1. On the Clinical Resources
1 you may have entered and
screen, press the Unit return to the Unit Settings
Settings button. The Unit screen.
Setup screen displays.
Increasing and Decreasing the Unit Volume
2
2. On the Unit Setup screen,
press the Clinic Name On the Unit Settings screen, press the Volume button repeatedly
button. The Keyboard until the appropriate volume level displays. Each time you press the
screen displays. Volume button, a tone sounds at the volume level displayed. The
volume will remain at the same level, even after powering the unit
3. Type the name of the off.
new clinic. The name of NOTE: When the volume is set of Off, some sounds will still be
the clinic can be up to 25 heard (e.g., error messages, warnings, end of treatment
alpha-numeric characters. tones, etc.).

4. Press the button to

save the name of the clinic
and return to the Unit
Settings screen.

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Setting the Date and Time Resetting Unit Settings
This button resets settings such as the language, volume, and clinic
1. On the Unit Settings
1 name back to the original factory defaults.
screen, press the Set Date
and Time button. The Set 1. On the Unit Settings
1
Date and Time screen screen, press the Reset Unit
displays. Settings button. The reset
message displays.

2. Touch anywhere on the

2
LCD. You are returned to
the Unit Settings screen.

2. Press the
2 and Resetting Default
f l Protocols
l
buttons to set the year,
month, day, hour, and 1. To reset all user protocols
1
minute. to the default parameters,
press the Reset Default
3. Press the
3 button to Protocols button. A
save the date and time message displays to verify
settings you entered and the reset.
return to the Unit Settings
screen.

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2. Press the No button if
2 Changing Languages
you do not reset all the
user protocols to the 1. On the Unit Settings
default parameters. You screen, press the Language
are returned to the Unit button. The Language
Settings screen. screen displays.

3. Press the Yes button to

3 2. Press the language to
2
reset all user protocols to highlight it, or press the
the default parameters. and buttons to scroll
through the list.
NOTE: By pressing the
Yes button, you
will permanently
remove user
protocols you may
have created.
You are returned to the 3
3. Press the button to
Unit Settings Screen. accept the highlighted
selection. You are returned
to the Unit Setup screen.

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Notice that all the buttons
are now in the new
language you selected.

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USING THE APPLICATORS

Using the Monode (Drum) and Diplode Electrodes 3. Tighten the front and
3
rear handwheels and the
1. Loosen the front and
1 Electrode Lock Knob to
rear handwheels and the prevent movement of the
Electrode Lock Knob of the arm and Monode.
arm that has the Inductive
Applicator affixed to it.

4. Depress the tabs of the

4
castor locks to prevent the
front wheels from moving.
2. Using the arm and arm
2
extender, position the 5. To start therapy, continue
5
Monode (or Diplode) with the section entitled
over the treatment "Basic Operation" on pages
area appropriately (see 47-50.
"Setting the Electrode-Skin
Distance" on page 81).

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Using the Capacitive Electrodes 3. If necessary, adjust the
3
spacing closer or farther
1. Loosen the front and
1 away from the patient's
rear handwheels and the skin sliding the shaft of the
Electrode Lock Knobs. capacitive electrode in or
out of the main electrode
housing.

4. Tighten the front and

4
2. Using the arms and arm
2 rear handwheels and
extenders, position the retaining sleeves to prevent
electrodes appropriately movement of the arms and
(see "Setting the Electrode- electrodes.
Skin Distance" on page 81).

When using the 80 mm

capacitive electrodes, do not
exceed 80 W in continuous
mode.

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5. Depress the tabs of the
5 2
2. Depress the tabs of the
castor locks to prevent the castor locks to prevent the
front wheels from moving. front wheels from moving.

6. To start therapy, continue

6
with the section entitled
"Basic Operation" on pages
47-50.

3. Slide the felt spacers and

3
Using the Flexible Rubber Electrodes flexible rubber electrode
1. Plug the connectors of the
1 into the linen bag.
flexible rubber electrodes NOTE: Make certain to
into the output socket on place the felt
the rear panel. spacer on the side
of bag that will
be touching the
patient's skin.

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4. Depending on the type of 6
6. Position the electrodes on
therapy required, use the both sides of the treatment
felt spacers to determine area.
the appropriate space
between the flexible
rubber electrodes and
the patient’s skin. For
more information, see
"Setting the Electrode-Skin
Distance" on page 81.

5. Tie the straps together on

5 7
7. Using the rubber strap,
the linen bag to secure the secure the electrodes and
flexible rubber electrodes. felt spacers on both sides
of the treatment area.

8
8. To start therapy, continue
with the section entitled
"Basic Operation" on pages
47-50.

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TREATMENT TIPS
Treatment times should depend on the required depth and area
of treatment. Shorter times should be used for areas of small tissue
volume (e.g., hands, forearms, ankles, etc.). Longer times should
be used for larger tissue volume (e.g., thighs, trunk, abdomen,
etc.). Where possible, treatments should be twice daily. Otherwise,
treatments should be at least every two days until the condition
improves (normally between 6 to 10 treatments).
Should any discomfort occur, either during or after treatment, it
may be due to excessive output for the condition being treated. Correct Incorrect
In such cases, reduce the pulse rate by one setting and continue
treatment. It is always better to reduce the pulse rate than the pulse
Positioning of Electrodes – Edge Effect
Correct positioning of the electrodes for the Edge Effect allows
width.
for equal distribution of the concentrated heating effect. Local
overheating can occur in the electric field due to one-sided
Positioning the Electrodes application of electrodes or the presence of metal objects (e.g.
Position the required electrodes on the part of the body to be earrings, metal implants).
treated according to the medical indication. Refer to "Setting
the Electrode-Skin Distance" on page 81 and also make sure the
electrodes are positioned so as to avoid overheating due to edge
effects. The surfaces of the electrodes must be nearly parallel to the
area being treated. It is possible, however, to use these edge effects
for therapeutic purposes.
NOTE: If such an effect is expressly desired, the dosage must be Correct Incorrect
controlled very carefully.

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Positioning of Electrodes – Edge Effect and Metal Positioning of Electrodes – Electrode Constriction
Objects Surface warming can be reduced by increasing the electrode
Local overheating can also occur due to electrode constrictions. distance. The use of the diode is recommended for local
This can be prevented by increasing the distance (e.g. with applications. It is also possible to achieve this, however, by using
pillows, felt layers) of the affected body part. different electrode sizes and varying the positions.

Correct

Incorrect

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Below you will find several examples for correct placement of electrodes using the capacitive method:

1. 2.

Positioning of Electrodes – Normal Cases

1. Even irradiation of extremities in the transverse field 2. Even irradiation of areas of the trunk, the head, or the
extremities with a large Electrode-Skin Distance

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Setting the Electrode-Skin Distance
1
The full power required for successful depth therapy is provided
by the unit by using a large Electrode-Skin Distance (ESD). 2
3
For treatment near the surface, in which the power must be
limited in accordance with the respective therapy, a small
Electrode-Skin Distance is required.
1 2 3
The optimum setting of the capacitive electrodes can also be
achieved when the electrodes are in contact with the patient’s
body by adjusting the electrode adjusting pin.
This adjustment changes the distance of the metal plate that is
built into the electrode for determining the penetration depth of
the HF field; (i.e. the distance between the metal plate and the Capacitive Electrode with Adjusting Pin
body is increased or decreased.)
The flexible rubber electrodes adapt to the shape of the body and Position 1 2 3
are held to the body with elastic bands or with small sandbags. Electrode-Skin 1 cm approx. approx.
The desired Electrode-Skin Distance can be achieved by placing a Distance 1.75 cm 2.5 cm
variable number of felt layers underneath.
Position of the inserted half fully
The inductive eddy-current electrodes (monode and diplode) are
adjusting pin pulled-out pulled-out
generally placed in contact with the patient’s body.
Set the Electrode-Skin Distance accordingly.

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Dosage Levels According to Schliephake*
Dosage I (Lowest): No perception of heat
Dosage II (Low): Slight warming (Mild perception of heat)
Dosage III (Medium): Pleasant warming (Comfortable
perception of heat)
Dosage IV (Heavy): Strong warming (strong but tolerable
perception of heat)

Heat Treatment Dosage

perception I II III IV
None
Low
Medium
Heavy

* Low and Reed (1990)

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TROUBLESHOOTING Intelect® SWD 100
ERRORS

Error Codes and Descriptions

Error Code Description Error Code Description
100 The patient interrupt cord was pulled. Refer to page 54 for 115 The treatment being accessed on the Patient Card is an
more information about using the Patient Interrupt Cord. electrotherapy type of treatment.
102 The Save to Patient Card button was pressed, but there is no 117 The treatment being accessed on the Patient Card is an
Patient Card inserted. unknown type of treatment.
103 The Save to Patient Card button was pressed, but the card 119 The unit failed to tune properly. Tell the patient to be still
that is currently inserted in the Patient Data Card Port is not and check all connections and electrodes.
a valid patient data card.
104 The Save to Patient Card button was pressed, but the card
that is currently inserted in the Patient Data Card Port is full.
106 No patient name was entered when the Save to Patient
Card button was pressed. • In the event that an Error message or Warning appears
107 No protocol name was entered when attempting to save a beginning with a 2 or 3, immediately stop all use of the unit
protocol. and contact the dealer or Chattanooga Group for service.
108 The Retrieve Protocol button was pressed, but no user Errors and Warnings in these categories indicate an internal
protocols have been set up in the unit. Refer to page 59 for problem with the unit that must be tested by Chattanooga
more information about saving user protocols. Group or a Field Service Technician certified by Chattanooga
109 The protocol cannot be saved because the unit has Group before any further operation or use of the system.
maximum number of protocols already saved. • Use of a unit that indicates an Error or Warning in these
110 The MMC is being accessed, but there is no MMC inserted
categories may pose a risk of injury to the patient, user, or
into the MMC port. extensive internal damage to the system.
114 The treatment being accessed on the Patient Card is a
traction type of treatment.
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ERRORS CONTINUED

In case of display failure or other obvious defects, switch the unit

off immediately by means of the Power On/Off button and notify a
certified service technician.

Using the Indicator Discharge Tube

To verify that shortwave diathermy energy is actually being
transmitted, this small, fluorescent tube illuminates when it’s held
between the capacitive or flexible rubber electrodes, or near the
monode and diplode (assuming a therapy session is in progress).
NOTE: The indicator discharge tube will not illuminate if the
output power is at a low setting.

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MAINTENANCE Intelect® SWD 100

MAINTAINING THE INTELECT SWD 100

Routine Maintenance
Keep in mind the following when maintaining the unit:
• As the manufacturer, Chattanooga Group is responsible
for the safety and reliability of the unit only if it is used in • Under no circumstances may liquid penetrate the openings on the
accordance with this user manual. unit (e.g. the connecting sockets of the electrode cables). Therefore,
• Safety inspections, maintenance, repairs, and modifications do not use cleaning or disinfectant sprays.
may be performed only by a certified service center or field • The unit, electrodes, and cables may not be sterilized using steam
or gas.
technician certified by Chattanooga Group.
• Never clean the unit with abrasives, disinfectants, or solvents that
could scratch the housing or LCD or otherwise damage the unit.
Cleaning and Disinfection
• In order to prevent electrical shock, unplug the power plug from
When cleaning the unit, keep in mind the following: the power outlet before cleaning or disinfecting the unit.
• Press the Power On/Off button so that the unit is off.
• Unplug the power plug from the power outlet before
cleaning or disinfecting the unit. Safety Inspections
• After each patient use, clean the accessories using a soft, The following safety inspections must be performed on this unit.
clean cloth dampened with water and a mild antibacterial This must be done by persons who, based on training, knowledge
detergent. Avoid the use abrasive materials and cleaning or practical experience, are capable of conducting the inspections
solvents. correctly and independently.
• Wait until the unit is completely dry before operating it again. Visual Inspection (Daily)
When performing daily inspections of the unit, pay particular
attention the following areas of potential damage:
• Deformation of unit housing
• Power cable damage
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• Electrode connection sockets damage
• Electrode cable damage
• Capacitive electrodes, Diplode electrode, and Monode
(Drum) electrode damage (fissures or brittle material) If the unit is not safe for operation, it must be repaired by a certified
• Flexible Rubber electrodes damage (worn or thin areas or service technician and the operators must be informed of the dangers
holes) posed by the unit.

Functional Test (Daily)

When performing daily inspections of the unit, pay particular
attention the following areas of potential damage:
• Correct function of indicators
• Display of operating modes
• Verify power output using the Indicator Discharge Tube
• Patient Interrupt Cord
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the health care facility to
verify that the unit complies with the facility, local and
national Earth Leakage limits.

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MAINTAINING THE INTELECT SWD 100 CONTINUED
Service • Billing address (for out of warranty repair)
• Shipping address (where to ship unit after repair)
• Detailed description of problem or symptoms
2. Copy of original invoice issued at purchase of the unit.
Do not perform unauthorized repairs under any circumstances. 3. Ship the unit to address specified by an certified service
technician.
Service to these units should be performed only by Service
The Intelect SWD 100 unit must be recalibrated periodically Technicians certified by Chattanooga Group.
depending upon frequency and intensity of use and care and
maintenance of the unit. It is recommended that all Chattanooga NOTE: The unit was calibrated during the manufacturing
Group shortwave diathermy products be returned to a certified process and is ready to be placed into service upon
servicing dealer for repairs or recalibration. Should the Intelect SWD delivery.
100 unit require service, contact the selling dealer or Chattanooga
Group Service Department. Council Directive 2002/96/EC concerning Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Indicates a requirement not
All units returned to the factory for service must include the to dispose of WEEE as municipal waste. Contact your local
following: distributor for information regarding disposal of the unit and
accessories.
Warranty Repair/Out of Warranty Repair
1. Written statement containing the following information:
• Return Authorization (RA) number- obtain from factory
• Unit model number
• Unit serial number
• Contact person with phone and fax numbers
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ACCESSORIES Intelect® SWD 100

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
REF. Description Qty
14762 Indicator Discharge Tube 1
14715 Intelect SWD 100 CD User Manual 1
14670 Intelect SWD 100/Senior Solutions SWD 100 Quick Start Guide 1
14791 Right Electrode Arm 1
02200002 Monode (Drum) Electrode 1
14779 Cable clip 1
14679 U.S. [18 AWG, 118 in (300 cm), Shielded] 1

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
REF. Description Qty REF. Description Qty
020453216 Capacitive Electrode 80 mm diameter 2 020453267 Flexible Rubber Electrode 250 x 145 inclusive one Linenpocket and 1
020453218 Capacitive Electrode 165 mm diameter 2 one intermediate felt layer
020453217 Capacitive Electrode 120mm diameter 2 14712 Connection cable for capacitive electrodes 2
020969553 Diplode (Coil Field Electrode 18 x 39 cm) with cable 1 45-38-963-EH725 Rubber strap 1 row of holes 135 cm long 2,7 cm wide 1
14790 Left Electrode Arm 1
020453266 Flexible Rubber Electrode 180 x 120 inclusive one Linenpocket and 1
one intermediate felt layer

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WARRANTY Intelect® SWD 100
Chattanooga Group, a division of Encore Medical, L.P., ("Company") warrants that the Intelect SWD 100 ("Product") is free of defects in material and workmanship. This warranty shall remain in effect
for two years (24 months) from the date of original consumer purchase. If this Product fails to function during the two year warranty period due to a defect in material or workmanship, at the
Company's Option, Company or the selling dealer will repair or replace this Product without charge within a period of thirty (30) days from the date on which the Product is returned to the Company
or the dealer.

All repairs to the Product must be performed by a service center certified by the Company. Any modifications or repairs performed by unauthorized centers or groups will void this warranty.
The warranty period for accessories is 180 days.

This Warranty Does Not Cover:

• Replacement parts or labor furnished by anyone other than the Company, the selling dealer or a certified Company service technician.
• Defects or damage caused by labor furnished by someone other than Company, the selling dealer or a certified Company service technician.
• Any malfunction or failure in the Product caused by product misuse, including, but not limited to, the failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or any use that is
inconsistent with the Product User's Manual.
COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY EVENT FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some areas do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
To Obtain Service From Company or the selling dealer under this warranty:
1. A written claim must be made within the warranty period to the Company or the selling dealer. Written claims made to the Company should be sent to:
Chattanooga Group
4717 Adams Road
Hixson, TN 37343
Telephone: (423) 870-2281
FAX: (423) 875-5497
chattgroup.com
and
2. The Product must be returned to the Company or the selling dealer by the owner.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from region to region.

The Company does not authorize any person or representative to create for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale of the Product. Any representation or agreement not
contained in the warranty shall be void and of no effect.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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APPENDIX A  EMC TABLES Intelect® SWD 100

TABLE 1: GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATIONELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS

The Intelect SWD 100 unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified in the table below. The user of the Intelect
SWD 100 unit should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Emission Tests Compliance Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance

RF emissions The Intelect SWD 100 uses RF energy only for its internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference
Group 1
CISPR 11 in nearby electronic equipment
RF emissions
Class A
CISPR 11
Harmonic emissions
Class A The Intelect SWD 100 is suitable for use in all establishments, other than domestic, and those directly connected to the public low-voltage power
IEC 61000-3-2 supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Voltage fluctuations/Flicker
Emissions Complies
IEC 61000-3-3

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TABLE 2: GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATIONELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY

The Intelect SWD 100 unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified in the table below. The user of the Intelect
SWD 100 should assure that it is used in such an environment.

IEC 60601
Immunity Test Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance
Test Level
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) ±6 kV contact ±6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete, or ceramic tile. If floors are covered with synthetic material, the
IEC 61000-4-2 ±8 kV air ±8 kV air relative humidity should be at least 30%.
Electrical fast transient/burst ±2 kV for power supply lines ±2 kV for power supply lines Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-4 ±1 kV for input/output lines N/A - No Input/Output lines
Surge ±1 kV differential mode ±1 kV differential mode Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-5 ±2 kV common mode ±2 kV common mode
Voltage dips, short <5% UT <5% UT Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment. If the user of the
interruptions and voltage (>95% dip in UT) for 0.5 cycle (>95% dip in UT) for 0.5 cycle Intelect SWD 100 requires continued operation during power mains interruptions, it is recommended
variations on power supply 40% UT 40% UT that the Intelect SWD 100 be powered from an uninterrupted power supply or a battery.
input lines (60% dip in UT) for 5 cycles (60% dip in UT) for 5 cycles
IEC 61000-4-11 70% UT 70% UT
(30% dip in UT) for 25 cycles (30% dip in UT) for 25 cycles
<5% UT <5% UT
(>95% dip in UT) for 5 sec (>95% dip in UT) for 5 sec
Power frequency (50/60Hz) 3 A/m 3 A/m Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical
magnetic field commercial or hospital environment.
IEC 61000-4-8
NOTE: UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

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TABLE 2: GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATIONELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY (CONTINUED)

The Intelect SWD 100 unit is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified in the table below. The user of the Intelect
SWD 100 unit should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Immunity IEC 60601
Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance
Test Test Level
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the Intelect SWD 100, including cables, than the
recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter.
Recommended separation distance:
Conducted RF 3 Vrms 3 Vrms d = [3.5]√P
IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz to 80 MHz V1
Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m d = [3.5]√P 80 MHz to 800 MHz
IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz E1

d = [7]√P 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

E1
where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended
separation distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as determined by an electromagnetic site surveya, should be less than the compliance level in each
frequency rangeb.
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol:
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.
a
Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast
and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey
should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the Intelect SWD 100 is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the Intelect
SWD 100 should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the
Intelect SWD 100.
b
Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.
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TABLE 3: RECOMMENDED SEPARATION DISTANCES BETWEEN PORTABLE AND MOBILE RF

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND THE INTELECT SWD 100
The Intelect SWD 100 unit is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The
customer or the user of the Intelect SWD 100 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between
portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Intelect SWD 100 as recommended below, according to the
maximum output power of the communications equipment.

Separation Distance According to Frequency of Transmitter

Rated Maximum Output Power of m
Transmitter 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
W d = [3.5]√P d = [3.5]√P d = [7]√P
V1 E1 E1
0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23
0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73
1 1.2 1.2 2.3
10 3.8 3.8 7.3
100 12 12 23

For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in meters (m) can be estimated using the
equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the
transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures,
objects, and people.

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