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Features and Benets
Muscle Tester Dynamometer:
• Produces very stable make or break tests.
• Reduces “roll-over” and lng with a 2.4” high ergonomic design that ts in the palm.
• Uses snap-in-place Quick Connect
TM
system for changing accessory pads, which is much faster than old-
fashion screw-on methods.
• Axis Compensaon
TM
“smart” load cell technology. Maintains accuracy even when force is applied o-
center.
• Measures up to 150 pounds for very strong performers.
• Test protocols can be customized according to number of tests, Threshold, Newtons, Kilograms or Pounds
and number of repeons.
General Muscle Tesng
The Muscle Tester was designed to t comfortably in the palm of your hand during muscle tesng. It can be
used to test with either hand. Its slim prole and ergonomic design helps prevent rollover.
Prior to beginning a test, ensure that the test defaults are set as desired (i.e. unit of measurement, number of
tests, number of repeons, etc.). Once test defaults are set, choose the “Test” opon from the main menu,
and follow these steps:
1. Select “MMT” from the Test Menu (Note: if you have purchased a new instrument and it is not on the list,
see page 18 for instrucons or contact customer service to register your new Muscle Tester).
2. Upon selecon, the Commander Echo Console will aempt to connect with the chosen instrument.
3. Press the “On” buon for the corresponding instrument to establish a connecon with the Commander
Echo Console.
4. The Commander Echo Console will require a instrument zeroing prior to starng each exam. With the
instrument in a neutral posion (no pressure applied), press the Control Sck to set the instrument zero.
5. The Commander Echo will automacally advance to the next available test in the series. If no test data is
currently being stored for the instrument, it will begin with Test 1. If all of the selected tests already have
data stored, then the Commander Echo Console will display Message 2 on the LCD and not allow further
tesng unl the data has been erased, or the test sengs have been altered to allow for more tests.
6. Ready the paent and begin the test (Note: see the oponal Mulmedia Help System CD for further
informaon on specic tesng procedures).
7. Once you have completed the pre-set number of repeons for each side/test, the Commander Echo will
automacally advance to the next test in the exam.
8. Once all tests have been completed, the Commander Echo Console will display Message 2 on the LCD to
nofy you that there are no more empty tests available. Pressing the Control Sck will bring you back to the
main menu