Compex SP8.0 User Manual [en, ru, de, es, fr, it]

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I n s t r u c t i o n s

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

1.

Explanation of symbols

02

2.

How does electrostimulation work?

03

3.

How does MI technology work (Muscle Intelligence)?

05

4.

Instructions

07

 

Composition of kits and accessories

07

 

Device description

08

 

First use

10

 

Device function

11

 

Charging

25

5.

Troubleshooting

29

6.

Device maintenance

33

 

Guarantee

33

 

Maintenance

33

 

Storage/transport and use

33

 

Disposal

33

7.

Technical specifications

34

 

General information

34

 

Neurostimulation

34

 

RF data

35

 

Standards

35

 

Information about electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

35

8.

EMC table

36

It is strongly recommended to read these instructions and the contra-indications and safety measures carefully before using your stimulator.

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1. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The stimulator is a category II device with built-in power supply and BF applied parts type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturer’s name and address and date of manufacture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name and address of approved representative in the European Community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This device must be separated from household waste and sent to special recycling plants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The stand-by button is multi-functional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protect from sunlight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store in a dry place

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IP20

Protected against solid bodies with a diameter equal to or greater than

 

On the unit

12.5 mm (0.5 po.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IP02

IP02 on the carrying case means: Protected from the ingress of water droplets from a shower of

 

On the case

rain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latex-free

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batch number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2. HOW DOES ELECTROSTIMULATION WORK?

Electrostimulation involves stimulating nerve fibres by electrical impulses transmitted by electrodes. The electrical impulses produced by Compex stimulators are high-quality impulses that are safe, comfortable and effective and stimulate various types of nerve fibres:

1.Motor nerves to stimulate a muscle response referred to as electrical muscle stimulation (EMS).

2.Certain types of sensitive nerve fibres to obtain analgesic effects or pain relief.

1. STIMULATION OF MOTOR NERVES (EMS)

With voluntary activity, the brain orders muscles to contract and a command is then sent to nerve fibres in the form of an electrical signal. This signal is then sent to muscle fibres, which contract. The principle of electrostimulation correctly reproduces the process involved in a voluntary contraction. The stimulator sends an electrical impulse to nerve fibres to excite them. This excitation is then transmitted to muscle fibres and results in a mechanical response (= a twitch). This is the basic requirement for muscular contraction. The muscular response is to all intents and purposes identical to the muscular work controlled by the brain. In other words, the muscle does not distinguish between a command sent by the brain or the stimulator.

Programme settings (number of impulses per second, duration of contraction, rest time, total programme duration) subject the muscle to various types of workout, depending on the muscle fibre. Various types of muscle fibres can be identified depending on their respective contraction speeds: slow, intermediate and rapid fibres. A sprinter clearly has more rapid fibres and a marathon runner has more slow fibres. With good knowledge of human physiology and perfect control of stimulation settings in the various programmes, muscular workout can be very accurately directed to achieve the desired objective (muscular strengthening, increased blood circulation, firming, etc.).

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2. STIMULATION OF SENSORY NERVES

Electrical impulses can also excite sensory nerve fibres to obtain analgesic effects or pain relief. Stimulating tactile sensory nerve fibres blocks pain being transmitted to the nervous system. Stimulating another type of sensory fibre increases the production of endorphins and therefore reduces pain. With pain relief programmes, electrostimulation can be used to treat acute or chronic localised pain and muscle pain.

Note: Do not use pain relief programmes for an extended period without medical advice.

BENEFITS OF ELECTROSTIMULATION

Electrostimulation is a very effective method for making muscles work:

with a significant improvement in various muscle qualities

with no cardiovascular or mental fatigue

with limited stress exercised on joints and tendons. Electrostimulation thereby enables more muscular workout than voluntary activity.

For optimum results, Compex recommends supplementing your electrostimulation sessions with other exercise, such as:

regular physical exercise

balanced and healthy diet

balanced life style

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3. HOW DOES MI TECHNOLOGY WORK (MUSCLE INTELLIGENCE)?

N.B.: The activation/deactivation of MI functions is performed via the Settings menu

MI-SCAN

Just before starting a workout session, the MI-scan function probes the chosen muscle group and automatically adjusts the stimulator settings to the excitability of this area of the body, depending on your physiology.

This function results in, at the start of the programme, a short test sequence during which measurements are taken.

At the end of the test, intensities must be increased to start the programme.

MI-TENS

The MI-tens function limits unwanted muscle contractions in painful areas.

With each intensity increase, a test phase occurs and if a muscular contraction is detected, the device automatically reduces the intensity of the stimulation.

This function is only accessible in the TENS, Epicondylitis and Tendinitis programmes.

MI-RANGE

The MI-range function allows the user to select the ideal level of stimulation intensity for recovery, massage, capillarisation or even muscle pain programmes.

At the beginning of the programme, the device prompts the user to increase stimulation intensity. During this increase, the device analyses the response of each stimulated muscle, and deduces their optimal level. As soon as a muscle reaches its optimal level, the related channel is automatically deselected and the stimulation intensity cannot be increased. To recover control, simply re-select the channel in question and raise or lower the stimulation intensities.

MI-AUTORANGE

The MI-autorange function pursues the same objective as MI-range except that in this case everything is done automatically.

At the beginning of the programme, a single press of the up key of the multifunction pad allows the device to automatically increase the stimulation intensities until it detects the ideal level of intensity. Pressing the down key of the multifunction pad cancels the MI-autorange function. The device then goes into manual mode and intensities must be managed by the user.

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MI-ACTION

The MI-action function allows you an electro-induced contraction to be initiated by means of a voluntary action. Thus the electro-induced contraction is perfectly controlled, the workout becomes more comfortable, more thorough and more complete.

At the end of each active rest phase the remote control emits a beep. From this point the start of voluntary contraction is possible. If no voluntary contraction has occurred after a certain period of time, the device will automatically pause.

This work mode is available only for programmes inducing powerful muscle contractions.

N.B.: To function properly, the MI-action function needs good muscle twitches during the active rest phase. If they are not significant enough, the device emits beeps and a + sign appears on the channels. Similarly, in order to render these twitches possible, it is imperative that muscles be well relaxed during the rest phase.

At the end of each contraction phase, it is necessary to ensure that you return to a position allowing for best muscle relaxation.

The table below shows which functions are available with each device.

 

SP 6.0

SP 8.0

FIT 5.0

 

 

 

 

MI-SCAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MI-TENS

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

MI-RANGE

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

MI-AUTORANGE

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

MI-ACTION

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

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4. INSTRUCTIONS

COMPOSITION OF KITS AND ACCESSORIES

 

 

SP 6.0

 

SP 8.0

 

FIT 5.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REF

 

QTY

REF

 

QTY

REF

 

QTY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL

001047

 

1

001046

 

1

001048

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODULES

001061

 

4

001061

 

4

001055

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOCKING STATION

001068

 

1

001068

 

1

001073

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHARGER

64902X

 

1

64902X

 

1

00108X

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAG OF SMALL 5X5

42215

 

2

42215

 

2

42215

 

1

ELECTRODES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAG OF LARGE 5X10

42216

 

2

42216

 

2

42216

 

1

ELECTRODES, 2 SNAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAG OF LARGE 5X10

42222

 

2

42222

 

2

42222

 

2

ELECTRODES, 1 SNAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS ON

880054

 

1

880054

 

1

880054

 

1

CD-ROM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK START GUIDE

885625

 

1

885625

 

1

885625

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CARRY CASE

680043

 

1

680042

 

1

680043

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL

NA

 

NA

1094

 

1

NA

 

NA

PROTECTION SLEEVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only use this device with cables, electrodes, battery, power adaptor and accessories recommended by Compex.

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DEVICE DESCRIPTION

A

B

D C

E

A

B

EN

REMOTE CONTROL

A - On/Off button (press briefly to turn on, hold down for more than 2 sec. to turn off)

B - 4 buttons for the selection/deselection of the stimulation channel

C - Multifunction pad (up-down-left-right) to navigate the interface and increase or decrease the level of stimulation intensity of the selected channels

D - Confirm button

E - Plug for the USB cable or the docking station connector

MODULE

A - On/Off button (press briefly to turn on, press and hold down to turn off)

Flashing green LED: Ready Flashing yellow LED: In stimulation B - Groove for winding the cable

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DEVICE DESCRIPTION

D

B

C

A

A

B

C

D

EN

SP 6.0 AND 8.0 DOCKING STATION

A - Remote control charging connector

B - Notch to open the lid of the docking station C - Location for positioning the modules to

be recharged

D - Charger plug

FIT 5.0 DOCKING STATION

A - Remote control charging connector B - Location for positioning the modules

C - Location for positioning the modules to be recharged

D - Charger plug

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FIRST USE

When using the device for the first time, the following steps must be followed: 1. Select language

2. Turn on all modules in order to pair them with the remote control.

Once a module is turned on and recognized by the remote control, a check appears on the module.

When all modules are paired all check marks appear.

N.B.: This pairing procedure is to be performed only once.

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DEVICE FUNCTION

N.B.: The following screens are generic examples but they work in the same way regardless of the device that you have.

HOW TO ACCESS FAVOURITES

The Favourites menu displays the last programmes done. You need only have one programme in the Favourites menu to become directly accessible after turning on the device.

AA Select the Favourites menu

BB Confirm your selection

A

The programmes done will automatically be placed in the Favourites menu. The Favourites menu can contain up to 10 programmes. If new programmes are done, the old ones will automatically be removed from the list of favourites.

1. SELECT A PROGRAMME

A

C B

A

2. SELECT ELECTRODE PLACEMENT

A

C B

A

A Select the desired favourite programme B Confirm your selection

C Return to the previous step

A Select the desired electrode placement B Confirm your selection

C Return to the previous step

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EN

The placement of electrodes selected during the programme appears. It is possible to scroll through other electrode placements.

3. CONNECT THE MODULES TO THE ELECTRODES

Stick the electrodes to your skin. The module is attached to the electrode from the side. Slide the module onto the electrode’s snap until it clips into place.

4. TURN ON THE MODULES

 

 

 

A Return to the previous step

 

 

 

 

 

A B

B Confirm your selection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To launch the programme, see the section entitled “Start a stimulation programme.”

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HOW TO ACCESS PROGRAMMES

For more information on programmes, connect to: www.compex.info

The Programmes menu displays the programme categories.

A

B

A

1. SELECT A CATEGORY

A Select the Programmes menu B Confirm your selection

A

C B

A

2. SELECT A PROGRAMME

A

C B

A

A Select the desired programme category B Confirm your selection

C Return to the previous step

A Select the desired programme B Confirm your selection

C Return to the previous step

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3. SELECT ELECTRODE PLACEMENT

A

C B

A

A Select the desired electrode placement B Confirm your selection

C Return to the previous step

4. CONNECT THE MODULES TO THE ELECTRODES

Stick the electrodes to your skin. The module is attached to the electrode from the side. Slide the module onto the electrode’s snap until it clips into place.

5. TURN ON THE MODULES

 

 

 

 

A Return to the previous step

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

B Confirm your selection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To launch the programme, see the section entitled “Start a stimulation programme.”

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HOW TO ACCESS OBJECTIVES

The Objectives menu displays the objectives downloaded from your personal account (see section entitled “Creating your personal account”).

N.B.: The Objectives menu is only available for the SP 8.0 device.

AA Select the Objectives menu

BB Confirm your selection

A

The progress bar under the objective shows the progress of the objective and what remains to be done. The bell indicates that there is an element of the objective to perform today.

A

C B

A Indicates an element of the objective to perform today

B What remains to be done

C What has already been accomplished:

-What has been completed appears in green

-What has not been completed appears in red

1.SELECT AN OBJECTIVE

A

CB A

A Select the desired objective B Confirm your selection

C Return to the previous step

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2. SELECT AN ELEMENT TO DO

A

B

A

A Select the desired element B Confirm your selection

C Return to the previous step

The element to do can be a programme or a task. The element to do is selected by default, but it is possible to select another.

The next to a programme or a task signifies that it has been done.

3. SELECT ELECTRODE PLACEMENT

A

CB A

A Select the desired electrode placement B Confirm your selection

C Return to the previous step

N.B.: In most cases a different electrode placement cannot be selected because it is directly linked to the objective.

4. CONNECT THE MODULES TO THE ELECTRODES

Stick the electrodes to your skin. The module is attached to the electrode from the side. Slide the module onto the electrode’s snap until it clips into place.

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5. TURN ON THE MODULES

 

 

 

A Return to the previous step

 

 

 

 

 

A B

B Confirm your selection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To launch the programme, see the section entitled “Start a stimulation programme.”

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HOW TO ACCESS SETTINGS

The Settings menu enables certain elements to be configured such as backlighting, volume, language, etc. Some settings are not available in all devices.

A

B

A

1. SELECT A SETTING

A Select the Settings menu B Confirm your selection

A

CB A

A Select the desired setting B Confirm your selection

C Return to the previous step

Language: Allows you to change the device’s language

MI-autorange: Turns the MI-autorange function on (ON) or off (OFF)

MI-range: Turns the MI-range function on (ON) or off (OFF)

MI-scan: Turns the MI-scan function on (ON) or off (OFF)

MI-tens: Turns the MI-tens function on (ON) or off (OFF)

MI-action: Turns the MI-action function on (ON) or off (OFF)

N.B.: For an explanation of MI functions see the section entitled “3. How does MI technology work?”.

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Cycles: Turns the Cycles function on (ON) or off (OFF)

The Cycles function is for people who are already accustomed to electrostimulation and want to perform several training cycles. If the Cycles function is turned on (ON) an additional screen will appear for certain programmes (programmes inducing powerful muscle contractions) enabling the training cycle to be selected.

The cycle logic refers to the workload performed by electrostimulation. And just like a normal workout, one has to to start with an amount of work then increase it over the course of the cycles. Thus, it is recommended starting with the 1st cycle and going on to the next level when the cycle is finished, normally after 4 to 6 weeks of stimulation based on 3 sessions per week. It is also important to have reached significant stimulation intensities in sessions before going on to another cycle.

Power saving: Turns the Power saving function on (ON) or off (OFF). Decreases the intensity and the backlighting time.

Sound: Turns the Sound function on (ON) or off (OFF).

Contraction sound: Turns the contraction arrival warning sound on (ON) or off (OFF).

Set time: Allows you to set the time on the device.

Set date: Allows you to set the date on the device.

Pair a new module: Enables a new module to be paired to the remote control.

Reset the device: Enables the device to be re-set and return to the basic settings (Favourites deleted, Objectives cleared, Default settings).

System info: Enables information related to the device to be viewed.

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START A STIMULATION PROGRAMME

Before beginning any stimulation programme, you must turn the modules on.

 

 

 

A Return to the previous step

 

 

 

 

 

 

B Confirm your selection and start the

 

 

A B

programme

 

 

 

 

To turn on the modules, press their respective On/Off button. As soon as the module is turned on, its battery level appears on the screen. Turn on the number of modules desired according to the electrode placement selected. As soon as a sufficient number of modules is turned on, a small arrow appears on the right of the screen.

If the MI-scan function is activated, the programme starts with a short sequence during which measurements are taken. For the duration of the measurement test, it is important to stand still and be perfectly relaxed. Once the test is completed, the programme can start. Stimulation always starts at 000.

 

 

 

 

 

A Contraction phase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

 

 

B Warm up phase

F

A

 

 

C Active rest phase

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

D

 

D Relaxation phase

B

 

 

 

E Number of contractions performed / Total number of contractions

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F Indication of the active MI function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G Pop-up help indicating information or actions to be taken

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EN

 

 

 

 

A Select the channels on which to act. When a channel is

 

 

 

 

active the LED button emits a strong blue light.

 

A

A

 

B Pause

A

A

C Increase or decrease the stimulation intensities on the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

selected channels

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase the stimulation intensities on the selected channels.

By default, all of the channels are active at the beginning of the session. To deselect a channel, simply press the corresponding button.

In this case only channel 1 is active. Any change of intensity will only be performed on channel 1.

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Depending on the programme, the diagram on the middle of the screen can change.

CONTRACTION/ACTIVE REST PROGRAMME

These programmes always begin with a warm-up phase. After this warm-up phase, a contraction cycles phase followed by active rest occurs (the number of cycles depends on the programme) and when all cycles are completed, the programme ends with a relaxation phase.

E

A Warm up phase

DB Active rest phase C Relaxation phase

A

C

D Contraction phase

 

B

E Work phase which consists of a contraction/active rest cycle

 

 

MASSAGE, RECOVERY TYPE PROGRAMME

These programmes consist of a single phase and have no contraction/active rest cycle. These are recovery, massage, capillarisation, or even pain type programmes. During this type of programme, frequency variations can occur.

A

A Work phase

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EN

CONTINUE A STIMULATION PROGRAMME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Skip the current phase

 

or exit the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B Resume the stimulation session

B

 

A B C

C Skip the current phase

 

or exit the

A

 

 

programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Average stimulation intensity

B Maximum stimulation intensity

By pressing on the central button of the remote control or on the On/Off button of one of the modules during the stimulation, the device goes into pause. At this point it is possible to skip the current phase or exit the programme.

Depending on the programme, maximum and average intensities statistics may appear.

N.B.: The session restarts with intensities equal to 80% of those used prior to the interruption.

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END A STIMULATION PROGRAMME

At the end of the session a screen with a check mark appears. Pressing on any button returns you to the Favourites menu. To turn off the device, hold down the remote control’s On/Off button for 2 seconds. This will also result in turning off all modules.

Depending on the programme, maximum and average intensities statistics may appear.

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CHARGING

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATION

B

A Module battery level

B Remote control battery level

A

Module battery levels appear just prior to launching the stimulation session. The remote control battery level is always visible in the top right corner.

CONNECT THE DOCKING STATION

Connect the AC adapter supplied with your device to the docking station and then plug it into a power outlet. It is strongly recommended that you fully charge the remote control batteries and modules before first use in order to improve its performance and life expectancy.

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CHARGE THE REMOTE CONTROL AND THE MODULES

At the end of the stimulation session, it is strongly recommended that you store the remote control and modules in the docking station to charge the elements.

SP 6.0, 8.0

 

 

 

FIT 5.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In order to do so, place the remote control on its connector.

Then place the modules in the slots provided for this purpose.

To do so, place the pod without the On/Off button (the green one in the figure) in the location indicated in green and the other pod in the location indicated in blue. Do the same for the other modules.

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The pod without the On/Off button must fit on the small connectors. A magnet as well as the small vertical mark on the hull of the pod helps to position the pod correctly in its slot. When it is positioned correctly you should hear a click.

SP 6.0, 8.0

 

FIT 5.0

 

 

A

C

B

A

 

D

 

A Remote control battery charging

B Module charging

C Module charged

D No module present

When a module is placed on the docking station it appears on the remote control’s screen.

As soon as the remote control and modules are fully charged, they go into standby mode.

A Remote control battery charging

LED flashing: Module charging

LED full: Module charged

When a module is placed on the docking station, the green LED indicates the module’s status.

As soon as the remote control and modules are fully charged, they go into standby mode.

N.B.: If the device is not used for an extended period, we recommend that you charge the batteries to 50% of their capacity every 3 months.

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CREATE YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNT

To take advantage of all of your device’s capabilities you must first create an account at the following address www.compexwireless.com and follow the instructions on the website.

Functions associated with the SP 8.0

Access a training schedule

Download preset objectives directly into the device

Create your own objectives and download them directly into the device

Upload the device’s history (stimulation programmes done) to the website

As soon as an objective is downloaded into the remote control, the first screen that appears when the device is switched on displays the daily tasks to be performed.

Functions associated with the SP 6.0 and FIT 5.0

Access a training schedule

Upload the device’s history (stimulation programmes done) to the website

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