ulTrasound InsTruCTIons
DYNATRON SOLARIS
®
PLUS SERIES | SERVICE MANUAL REV. 6 | AUGUST 29, 2017
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Make sure a soundhead is firmly plugged into the device before turning the device on. When changing to a different size
soundhead, turn the machine off first, remove the soundhead, plug in the desired soundhead, then turn the machine on
again. Please acquaint yourself with the following terms and device features prior to delivering an Ultrasound treatment.
Soundhead Warming
Soundhead Warming is an optional feature used to maintain a comfortable soundhead temperature for the patient. When
Soundhead Warming is ON, the soundhead should remain in its holder as a small amount of Ultrasound output is emitted
from the soundhead (0.1 W/cm
2
). The soundhead warming mode is automatically stopped during a treatment, and resumes
automatically as needed after a treatment has ended.
If Soundhead Warming is ON and SOUND has been selected but is not the focus treatment, the word SOUND in the
CHANNELS window will be illuminated ORANGE.
Although the Soundhead Warming feature defaults to OFF, it can be turned ON at any time. To turn ON the feature, select
SOUND, followed by FUNCTION key. Using the WARMING toggle key, select ON.
Coupling
The term “coupling” refers to the ability to deliver ultrasonic waves from the soundhead to the skin surface with as little
impedance or dissipation of power as possible. Coupling (contact between the soundhead and the treatment site) may be
provided by a coupling agent such as a gel or lotion. Any material used as a coupling agent must be highly conductive of
ultrasonic waves. Air is a very poor conductor of ultrasonic waves. Holding the soundhead in the air while a treatment is
running may also damage the soundhead crystal and/or stress electronic components in the device.
If any part of the soundhead is exposed to air during the treatment, coupling is decreased. The air bubbles in a whirlpool, for
example, can decrease the effective Ultrasound therapy to the patient. Avoid allowing any air between the soundhead and
the treatment area. Water is an excellent conductor of ultrasonic waves; therefore, underwater treatments provide excellent
coupling.
CAUTION
• Do not drop the soundhead on the hard surfaces.
• Do not cool the soundhead with ice water or ice packs.
• Do not allow the soundhead to overheat repeatedly.
• Do not hold the soundhead in the air while a treatment is running.
All of these conditions are likely to damage the soundhead crystal and/or to stress electronic components in the
device. Damage caused by these conditions is not covered by warranty.