PowerDot Uno Black Gen 2 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PowerDot PD-01M Rev. 1.0b (20 Dec 2017)

YOUR POWERDOT

Thank you for purchasing PowerDot®!

PowerDot PD-01M uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology (also known as neuromuscular electrical stimulation or NMES) to stimulate your muscles and help you improve muscle performance.

To get the most effective muscle stimulation out of your PowerDot, please read this manual carefully before you start.

For your convenience, you can operate your PowerDot wirelessly using the companion Android or iOS Mobile Application on your Bluetooth Smart Ready mobile phone.

INTENDED USE

PowerDot PD-01M is intended for the stimulation of healthy muscles in order to improve or facilitate muscle performance.

PowerDot PD -01M device and PowerDot Mobile Application are not intended to be used in conjunction with therapy or treatment diseases of medical or medical conditions of any kind.Electrical stimulation, when effectively combined with regular physical training, can significantly improve the performance of stimulated muscles in just a few weeks’ time.

An efficient way to make your muscles work without causing cardiovascular or mental fatigue, electrical stimulation also minimizes the stress on your joints and tendons.

PowerDot stimulation programs and guidelines are based on the latest research by the world’s leading sports scientists.

For maximum results, use PowerDot PD01M as a sports assistance/supplementary product in combination with a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical training and a balanced diet.

POWERDOT PACKAGE CONTENTS

CARRY CASE

For storing and carrying your PowerDot (or two PowerDots), your working electrode pads and lead cables in between your stimulation sessions.

POWEDOT PD-01M UNIT

Generates and sends electrical signals, via electrode pads, to your muscles, causing them to twitch or contract.

ROUND/RECTANGULAR ADHESIVE ELECTRODE PADS

Self-adhesive electrode pads are connected to the lead cables via magnetic connectors. Always follow the pad placement instructions found in the PowerDot Mobile Application or this manual.

USB CHARGING CABLE

For charging and recharging PowerDot, but only from a reliable USB connection. DO NOT use the PowerDot on your muscles while it is still charging.

LEAD CABLES (ELECTRODE CABLES)

Used to transmit electrical signals from the PowerDot PD-01M device to the electrode pads. PowerDot lead cables are either 10 cm/4" or 30 cm/12" long. Depending on the muscle group you’re targeting and on your height/physical measurements, you can use either of these two lead cables (e.g., the 10 cm/4" lead cable will suffice for abdominal muscles, while the 30 cm/12" lead cable will be more suitable for longer quadriceps muscles).

WARNING AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

COUNTER-INDICATIONS

NEVER use PowerDot PD-01M if you have ANY of the following:

• Cardiac stimulator (pacemaker),

implanted defibrillator or other im planted

metallic or electronic device. Such

use could cause electric shock, burns,

electrical interference or death.

• Epilepsy.

• Cancer or cancerous lesions.

• Any heart problem or condition.

• Pregnancy

• (do not use over the abdominal area).

• Serious arterial circulation disorders in

lower limbs.

• Abdominal or inguinal hernia.

USAGE PRECAUTIONS

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR before using PowerDot PD -01M if you have ANY of the following:

• After trauma or a recent operation (less

than 6 months prior).

• Muscle atrophy.

• Persistent pain.

• Need for muscle rehabilitation.

SAFETY MEASURES

• Never run the first stimulation session on

a person who is standing. The first few

minutes of stimulation should be always

performed on a sitting or lying person.

On rare occasions, ner vous people

may experience a vasovagal reaction.

This is related to a psychological fear of

involuntary muscle contractions caused

by the muscle stimulation. A vasovagal

reaction can cause weakness and faint

due to slow down of the heart and drop

of blood pressure. It it does occur, stop

the stimulation, lie down with the legs

raised until the feeling for 5-10 minutes

or until the weakness disappears.

• Do not charge or re-charge PowerDot

PD-01M device when it is at tached to any

part of your body.

• Do not apply stimulation near the

area of an implant, such as cochlear

implants, pacemakers, electrical or

skeletal anchorage implants or any other

active implanted or body worn devices.

Such use could cause electric shock,

burns , implantable/body worn device

malfunction due to electrical interference

or death .

• Do not apply stimulation near metal.

Remove jewelry, body piercings,

belt buckles or any other removable

metallic product or device in the area of

stimulation.

• If pregnant or menstruating, do not place

electrodes directly over the uterus or

connect pairs of electrodes across the

abdomen.

• Do not use PowerDot PD-01M in water

or in a humid atmosphere (sauna,

hydrothe rapy, etc.).

• Do not ap ply stimulatio n in bath or shower.

• Do not use PowerDot PD-01M in an

oxygen-rich atmosphere.

• Do not connect leads or pads to the other

objects.

• During a stimulation session, do not

disconnect electrodes when stimulation

is running. Stop the stimulation first.

• Do not use the PowerDot PD-01M while

driving, operating machinery, cycling or

during any activity in which electrical

stimulation can put you at risk of injury.

• Do not apply stimulation while sleeping.

• Do not allow movement resulting

from muscular contraction during a

stimulation session. You should try to

always stimulate in isometric way; this

means that the extremities of the limb

in which a muscle is being stimulated

must be firmly fixed, so as to prevent any

movement resulting from contraction.

• Keep PowerDot PD- 01M device and its

accessories out of reach of children and

pets. Do not allow any foreign object s

(soil, water, metal, etc.) to get into the

device.

• Do not use the PowerDot PD-01M unit

within 1.5 meters of shor t wave or

unshielded microwave devices as this

could alter the current generated by the

stimulator. If you have any doubts when

using the stimulator in close proximity to

another medical device, please contact

the device manufacturer or your doc tor.

• Sudden temperature changes can cause

condensation to build up inside the

stimulator. Only use the device once it

has reached ambient temperature.

• Do not exert yourself when using

electrical muscle stimulation. Any

workout should be at a level comfortable

for you.

• Do not use the stimulator at altitudes of

over 3,000 meters.

• Do not use the stimulator on children.

• Do not use PowerDot PD-01M if you are

connected to a highfrequency surgical

instrument as this could cause skin

irritations or burns under the electrodes.

• Do not use PowerDot PD -01M in areas

where unprotected devices are used to

emit electromagnetic radiation. Portable

communications equipment, RFID and

electromagnetic security systems (e.g.

metal detectors and EAS) can interfere

with PowerDot and alter the curre nt

generated by it.

Some RF emitters, such as RFID systems, might not be visible to you. If you experience unexpected change in stimulation intensities, please terminate stimulation immediately, as advised in section. Terminating Stimulation” of this User Manual

• Do not use PowerDot PD-01M in the close

proximity of medical devices such as

MRI, CT, diathermy, X-Ray as those could

alter the current generated by PowerDot

stimulator, cause tissue damage, and can

result in severe injury or death. If you

have any doubts when using PowerDot

stimulator in close proximity to another

medical device, please contact the

device manufacturer or your doctor.

PowerDot PD -01M is MR unsafe device. Never use your PowerDot near on in the MRI scanner (magnet) room.

PAD PLACEMENT

PRECAUTIONS

NEVER attach electrode pads:

• Near or to your head since the ef fects of

stimulation of the brain are unknown.

• On the front and sides of the neck

because this could cause severe muscle

spasms resulting in closure of your air way,

difficulty in breathing, or adverse effects

on hear t rhythm or blood pressure.

• Across your chest because the

introduction of electrical current into the

chest may cause rhy thm disturbances to

your heart, which could be lethal.

• To your front torso (i.e. chest or abs) and

back torso (i.e. upper back, lower back)

simultaneously.

• Over painful areas. If you have painful

areas, you should consult with your

physician before using this device.

• Over open wounds or rashes , or over

swollen, red, infected , or inflamed

areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis,

thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).

• Over, or in proximity to, cancerous

lesions.

PAD USAGE PRECAUTIONS

• Only use electrode pads supplied by

PowerDot Inc. Other electrodes may

cause potential allergic reactions due

poor biocompatibility, or have electrical

properties that are unsuitable for the

PowerDot PD-01M.

• Replacement PowerDot electrodes can

be obtained from PowerDot of ficial

distributors, authorized resellers and/or

from PowerDot Online Store

(http://powerdot.com).

• Do not immerse the pads in water.

• Do not apply solvents of any kind to the

pads.

• Do not attempt to place pads on any part

of the body which is not directly visible

without assistance.

• For best results , wash and clean the skin

of any oil and dry it before attaching the

pads.

• When attaching the pads, please ensure

that the entire surface is in contact with

the skin.

• For hygienic reasons, each user must

have his/her own set of pads. Do not use

the same pads on different people.

• Never use a set of adhesive pads for more

than 30 stimulation sessions as their

bonding power deteriorates overtime

and optimal contact is very impor tant

for both user comfort and stimulation

effic acy.

• Use caution if stimulation is applied over

areas of skin that lack normal sensation.

• Use caution if you have a tendency to

bleed internally, such as following an

injur y or frac ture.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

• Some people with very sensitive skin may

experience redness under the pads after

the stimulation session. Avoid starting a

stimulation session on the same area until

the redness is no longer visible. If redness

persists, stop treatment in the area and

consult the physician.

• You may experience headache and other

painful sensations during or following the

application of electrical stimulation near

your eyes and to your head and face.

You should stop using PowerDot and consult with your physician if you experience adverse reactions from the device.

POWERDOT DEVICE & ACCESSORIES

Power/Stimulation

Indicator

Multifunction Button

Micro USB connector

(dual function:

connects either leads

or charging cable)

Charging Indicator

Female magnetic

connector

Lead cable with two

female magnetic

connectors

Rectangular pad

with male magnetic

connector

Round pad with male

magnetic connector

POWER/STIMULATION INDICATOR

Can be either WHITE (when the PowerDot is on or on standby mode) or ORANGE (when it’s being used for stimulation).

MULTIFUNCTION BUTTON MODES

The touch-enabled Multifunction Button carries out these PowerDot functions:

Multifunction Button Action

Hold fo r ~1 second

Quick Click

Hold fo r 5 seconds

Hold fo r 3 seconds

PowerDot Initial State

PowerD ot is OFF (no light s)

PowerD ot is ON (white light is o n)

PowerDot is in Stimulation (orange li ght is o n)

Device is ON

Device is OFF

PowerDot Resulting State

PowerD ot is now ON (whi te light is o n)

PowerD ot is now OFF (no li ghts)

Stimulation stops (orange li ght is o n)

Full Facto ry Reset: a ctivation lock is released, Power LED blink s several times, and the PowerD ot becomes OFF

Soft Reset: Activat ion lock is released, Power LED blink s several time

PowerDot

Quick D ouble Click

stimulation ha s been m anually or programmatically suspended (white light is ON)

Manually resumed stimulation session (orange li ght is ON)

MICRO-USB CONNECTOR :

PowerDot PD-01M uses the same high voltage micro-USB connector (3) for lead cable connection and for charging. If the device is being used for stimulation, it will immediately stop once the lead cables are disconnected from the microUSB connector.

CHARGING INDICATOR :

While the device is still charging, you will see the ORANGE Charging Indicator (4) next to the micro-USB charging connector. Refer to the Recharging PowerDot section below for more information on PowerDot PD-01M charging.

MAGNETIC CONNECTOR :

Used to attach and hold the PowerDot PD-01M device in place on the rectangular pad.

LEAD CABLE :

For an easier, more comfortable PowerDot stimulation, two lead cables of different lengths (10 cm and 30 cm) (6) are provided with each PowerDot PD-

01M device. These give you the option to choose the right cable to reach the muscle group you’re targeting, depending on your physical measurements.

ELECTRODE PADS , :

PowerDot PD-01M uses two types of electrode pads – one 9x5 cm (3.5"x2") rectangular pad (7) and a pair of 5.5 cm (2.1") round pads (8). The rectangular pad also acts as a holder for the PowerDot device itself. PowerDot pads use unique skin biocompatible hydrogel with superb conductive qualities and adhesiveness. The lifetime of the PowerDot pads depends a lot on your individual skin properties, level of hairlessness and the quality of maintenance. On average, each pad lasts for around 25 stimulation sessions. After that, adhesiveness and conductive properties of the pads may start deteriorating.

Store your pads inside the safety film, in a dry environment (either in the original zipper plastic bag or inside the PowerDot carry case). Make sure you attach the pads to clean and dry skin!

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

INSTALLING / LAUNCHING

THE POWERDOT MOBILE APPLICATION

1) Make sure your mobile device a) runs on Android OS 5.0 Lollipop or later, and b) is Bluetooth Smart Ready-enabled.

2) Click on the Google Play application, search for the “PowerDot” Mobile Application and install it.

3) Launch the installed PowerDot application, walk through the on-screen Safety Briefing, then follow instructions to locate and activate your PowerDot (or PowerDots) for the first use.

1) Make sure your mobile phone a) runs on iOS 8.0 or later, and b) is iPhone 5 or later.

2) Launch Apple App Store application, search for the “PowerDot” Mobile Application and install it.

3) Launch the installed PowerDot

application, walk through the on-screen Safety Briefing, then follow instructions to locate and activate your PowerDot (or PowerDots) for the first use.

TURNING POWERDOT ON/OFF

To turn on your PowerDot PD-01M device, hold down the Multifunction Button for approximately 1 second, until you see the power light turn on. When PowerDot is not in stimulation, you can turn it off by pressing the Multifunction Button.

When a stmulation is ongoing, click the Multifunction Button once to stop/ suspend the stimulation and then hold the Multifunction Button to turn off the PowerDot.

ACTIVATING POWERDOT

Before PowerDot PD-01M can be used for muscle stimulation, it must be activated from within your PowerDot Mobile Application.

When PowerDot is activated, it gets paired with your mobile phone securely. Neither you nor anyone else will be able to connect and use your PowerDot from any other mobile phone. We will never allow strangers to connect

to and control your PowerDot from their phones!

Follow the Mobile Application’s onscreen advice to scan for and activate your PowerDots. Make sure your PowerDot (or PowerDots) is turned on before you start scanning.

Use the My Device screen (accessible from the PowerDot app menu bar) to activate another or additional PowerDot devices, or to deactivate previously activated ones. You can activate up to two PowerDots at the same time.

Remember, you won’t be able to use your PowerDot (or PowerDots) until you activate it with your PowerDot Mobile Application on your smartphone!

PREPARING AND PLACING

POWERDOT

1) Plug the lead cable you intend to use into the micro-USB connector on your PowerDot PD-01M device.

2) Detach the round pads from their safety film and stick them to the targeted part of your body, according to the pad placement visual guidelines found in your PowerDot Mobile Application.

3) Attach female magnetic round pad connectors on the lead cable to the male snaps on the round pads. Attach PowerDot device female magnetic connector to the male snap on the rectangular pad.

4) Make sure that the entire surface of the round and rectangle pads are completely and securely attached to your body.

5) It’s a good time to turn on your PowerDot (or PowerDots), if you haven’t done it yet.

Always thoroughly inspect the lead cable and PowerDot device for any signs of damage BEFORE every stimulation session. Do not use damaged accessories or devices. For your safety, you are strongly advised to replace them immediately.

LAUNCHING & CONTROLLING

A STIMULATION

Once you select a muscle group for stimulation, assemble and place your PowerDot (or PowerDots) and pads as advised above. The Mobile Application will automatically check for the remaining battery level and the lead cable connection status.

When the battery level and lead cable connection has been verified, the big red Get Started button will appear, which means you can already launch the stimulation session.

Using the Mobile Application, you can control your stimulation session from the Stimulation Dashboard, which has these controls:

For first time users, muscle stimulation can be an unusual sensation. We recommend that you begin in recommended stimulation positions, using low stimulation settings to familiarize yourself with the sensation before progressing to higher intensities.

If you experience major discomfort or pain – PAUSE your stimulation session and/or DECREASE intensities. For your safety, after a PAUSE, your stimulation session will resume at only 80% (or less) of your previous intensity values.

Intensity Adjustment controls – Tap on Intensity Increase (or “+”) Intensity Decrease (or “-“) buttons for an accurate adjustment, or hold either button down for a faster adjustment. Stimulation Dashboard Menu - to access, tap on it or swipe screen up.

and

Device-level Intensities Lock and Channel-level Intensities Lock controls

synchronize intensity changes either

a) between the two stimulation channels

of one PowerDot device; or b) when two PowerDot devices are in use (this applies only to the Duo stimulation mode, which involves two PowerDot devices). Both controls are enabled by default and can be used to finetune the intensity of your current stimulation session. However, it’s best to use them only when you really need them (e.g. for a better balance between your left and right sides, or when your muscles are not evenly developed).

Use Stop ( ), Pause ( ), Resume ( ), Skip Phase ( ) controls for your stimulation. Skip Phase ( ) control allows to switch from Warm Up to Main Phase or from

Main Phase to Recovery.

Timer indicator displays the remaining

time for the total stimulation session (for all remaining phases) as well as time left for the currently active stimulation phase.

Contraction/Rest Indicator - for programs and phases involving muscle contractions, helps to understand time between and during contraction and rest intervals.

Auto-Step Up Indicator and Auto-Step Up Control - for programs and phases

involving muscle contractions, allows to turn on or turn off automatic one step increase in stimulation intensities after every few muscle contractions.

Auto-Step Up is a helpful feature for performance training as muscle fibers are getting used to stimulation intensity levels and, for maximum effectiveness, regular intensity adjustments up are strongly recommended.

Pre-contraction Alerts: configure Audio Signal and/or Vibrate Signal alerts

to notify you 1 to 5 seconds ahead of next muscle contraction (use Time Before Alerts control to configure alert timing). This is a helpful feature to use if you are performing dynamic exercises during stimulation.

TERMINATING STIMULATION

It’s important to know the quick ways to end your stimulation when something unexpected happens (e.g. one of the pads gets detached; the intensity increases unexpectedly; the stimulation area gets wet, etc.).

There are 3 main ways to immediately terminate stimulation:

• The recommended/most commonly used

option: Tap Pause (

the Stimulation screen

• Alternatively: Press the Multifunction

Button on your PowerDot (or on any

PowerDot when in Duo mode)

) or Stop ( ) on

• Only in emergencies: Unplug the lead

cable from PowerDot.

You can always resume emergency suspended stimulation session by quickly double clicking Multifunction Button on the device.

CARRYING & STORING

POWERDOT

PowerDot carry case is specifically designed for carrying and storing your PowerDot device, cables and electrode pads. To keep electrode pads clean and make them last longer, always re-attach them to the safety film in between uses, then store them in your carrying case pocket. You can use both sides of a single safety film to attach one set of PowerDot electrode pads (one side for the rectangular pad and the other for the two round pads).

DEACTIVATING POWERDOT

PowerDot PD-01M can be deactivated and unpaired from a mobile phone either from within the Mobile Application or by manually deactivating the device.

For manual deactivation: when PowerDot PD-01M is OFF, press and hold Multifunction button 3 seconds until you see the power indicator turning on first and then blinking. Now you can activate your PowerDot from the PowerDot Mobile Application. Deactivation from the Mobile Application via My Devices screen: When your active PowerDot device is on, deactivate it by tapping on the active device. Upon successful deactivation, the power indicator will blink several times.

Forgot to deactivate your device from within the PowerDot Mobile Application? Do it manually by turning of f your PowerDot PD-01M device and then holding he Multi-function Button for 3 seconds (device will turn on and the LED will blink)!

GENERAL USAGE GUIDELINES

PAD PLACEMENT

ALWAYS follow the pad placement guidelines found in the PowerDot Mobile Application. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for injuries, damages and other consequences arising from stimulations where pads placement recommendations were ignored.

Where necessary, look for the best possible position by pausing the stimulation, slowly moving the round pad over the targeted muscle, and resuming stimulation until you find the position that produces the perfect combination of the strongest contractions and the greatest comfort.

STIMULATION POSITIONS

The optimal stimulation position will vary depending on the actual placement of the pads, targeted muscle group, and your stimulation program selection.

For Main Programs, which generally induce powerful muscular contractions, muscles should always be stimulated in an isometric fashion (for your reference, illustrations will be provided in the Mobile Application.)

ALWAYS follow PowerDot Mobile Application recommendations on the best stimulation position. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or injury suffered by users who engaged in physical activities or assumed stimulation positions other than the ones recommended in the Mobile Application’s stimulation guidelines.

You should therefore try to arrange your limbs in such a way that you achieve maximum resistance to the movement

and prevent any shortening of the muscle during the contraction.

ADJUSTING STIMULATION

INTENSITIES

In a stimulated muscle, the number of the recruited fibers depends on the intensity of the stimulation. For Main Programs that simulate powerful muscle contractions: to recruit the maximum number of fibers, stimulate up to intensity levels that you can comfortably endure.

For programs meant to induce muscle twitches: you should progressively increase the stimulation intensities until you see the targeted muscles actually twitching.

The PowerDot Mobile Application will always give you the best advice on which intensity levels to use, depending on your selected stimulation program and the current stimulation phase.

Keep in mind that the maximum intensity levels may vary, not only from one stimulation session to another, but also within the course of a single stimulation session. It’s possible your muscles will adapt to stimulation at a certain intensity level reasonably quickly. Various

conditions, such as differences in skin’s dampness or sweat levels, or the rate of the electrode pad deterioration, may also affect the rate of stimulation.

ALWAYS follow your feelings and sensations when you increase intensities during stimulation. While we advise you to use the maximum intensities that you can tolerate, for some of the stimulation programs, make sure to complete at least several sessions and familiarize yourself with the controls and sensations at the lower and more comfortable intensities, before tr ying out maximum tolerable levels.

RE-CHARGING POWERDOT

PowerDot PD -01M can be recharged from any reliable USB connection (e.g. your laptop, mobile phone charger, etc.). It takes around 60 minutes for the device to go from zero to full charge.

NEVER charge or recharge your PowerDot when it is attached to your body.

ALWAYS use the original charging cable provided in your PowerDot package.

NEVER charge or recharge PowerDot from unreliable or problematic sources!

When using 3rd party USB AC chargers, we recommend unplugging the AC plug from the wall before connecting your PowerDot device.

PowerDot PD -01M uses a built-in Lithium Polymer battery, which requires

recharging after approximately 5-6 hours of continuous use. The battery will last for at least 500 charging cycles. If you plan to store your PowerDot, unused, for longer than six months, charge it to at least 50% every six months.

In the PowerDot Mobile Application, the current PowerDot battery level is always displayed at the Stimulation Dashboard.

The Mobile Application won’t let you launch a new stimulation session if any of your active PowerDot devices is not charged to at least 10%.

When you see the ORANGE charging light next to the micro- USB connector, this means your PowerDot is charging. Once PowerDot is fully charged, the ORANGE light will turn off.

POWERDOT STIMULATION PROGRAMS (PROTOCOLS)

The PowerDot Mobile Application supports a number of builtin stimulation programs and output modes suitable for different sports and relaxation purposes. These programs work best when you combine them with regular physical training.

PowerDot stimulation programs can be divided into two main sections:

PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS

Performance Programs are designed

to complement your regular sports & fitness workouts, and help you improve and maintain your muscle performance.

It’s ideal to run the Performance Programs 3-5 times per week during preparatory mid-season period, and 1-2 times per week during competition season or transition periods. Your daily stimulation session should usually involve

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