Magstim Rapid²
Operating Manual
© The Magstim Company Limited 5 MOP03-EN-03
SECTION 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
The Rapid
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systems operate by inducing electrical currents in tissue using a non-invasive stimulating
coil at frequencies of up to 100Hz. The stimulating coil is placed near the intended site of stimulation
and trigger pulses initiate brief magnetic pulses. The magnetic fields can pass through clothing, tissue
and bone to reach otherwise inaccessible areas. One feature of magnetic stimulation is that it is less
likely to stimulate pain fibres at the skin surface, reducing the discomfort when compared with
conventional electrical stimulation. Magstim Rapid² magnetic stimulators combine stimulation
frequencies from 1Hz to 100Hz with a touch screen interface which controls every aspect of the
stimulator's control and operation.
3.1 Magstim Standard Rapid² & Super Rapid²
The Standard Rapid² consists of a Single PSU, Rapid² Stimulator, Rapid² UI and can use an optional
Rapid² MEP Pod for recording motor evoked potentials.
The Super Rapid² uses the same modules with the exception of the Single PSU which is replaced by
the Dual PSU. This allows stimulation to occur at higher frequencies for a given power level to be
delivered to the patient.
3.1.1 Front view
The front panel, shown below, allows control of the Standard Rapid² and Super Rapid² and provides
the connection for the stimulating coil.
All operating functions described in this section assume that the mains power switch, located on the
rear panel, is switched on.
Figure 3.1: Detailed front panel of Standard Rapid² and Super Rapid²
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