Product Manual

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The DigiDop periodically checks the status of the batteries. When the power button LED flashes,
the battery level is low and batteries should be charged immediately.
Volume
The DigiDop has multiple volume levels. These are adjusted by sliding the volume slider on the
left hand side of the main unit.
Recharge
The simpleABI comes with a rechargeable DigiDop. Simply plug the AC adapter into the charging
jack at the bottom of the DigiDop to begin charging unit. The unit may not be used while the
batteries are being charged. It is recommended that to achieve a full charge the DigiDop is left
plugged into the AC adapter overnight, however, quick charging for immediate use can be
accomplished by plugging into the AC adapter for 15 minutes.
Probes:
8 MHz – Vascular. simpleABI Systems come standard with an 8MHz probe designed for locating
shallow lying vessels. The pen-tip sensor face aids in the location of specific vessels during
examination.
5 MHz – Vascular. An optional 5MHz probe is available for simpleABI Systems and designed for
locating deeper lying vessels. The wider sensors may aid in maintaining the probe location on the
vessel during examination.
PPG – The Photoplethysmograph probe uses the absorption of infrared light by blood cells in the
blood to produce an audible beep each time it detects a vascular pulse in the near surface vessels.
Obtaining Doppler Signals
Caution: For any examination utilizing a Doppler, it is essential that an adequate supply of gel is
used to transmit the ultrasound energy from the probe to the surface of the skin. Re-apply more
gel if it starts to dry out or spread so thinly that an air gap occurs between the probe and the skin.
It is not necessary to cover the entire surface of the probe, only the probe face. Applying too
much gel makes the unit difficult to clean and does not aid in the performance of the probe. Given
the small area of the vascular probes, the strength of the Doppler signal is highly location specific.
Chapter 7 – Tips & Troubleshooting
Poor Sound Quality
Inadequate gel use-apply more gel
Probe location-search for vascular sounds as described in Chapter 5 – Performing Exams
Power Button LED flashing
The voltage of the batteries is low. Charge the batteries as soon as possible.
Chapter 8 – Maintenance and Cleaning
WARNING: The simpleABI components are not designed for liquid immersion. Do not soak or
drop the Doppler main unit or probes in liquid.
WARNING: The DigiDop is not designed for sterilization processes such as autoclaving or gamma
radiation.
WARNING: The DigiDop is not intended to be used on open skin. If there is evidence of open
wound contamination, disinfect the probe before using again as described below.
The DigiDop requires very little maintenance. It is important, however, for the continued
functionality of the unit and the health of the patients to that the unit is cleaned and examined
regularly as follows:
After every examination