Medoc AlgoMed - User Manual

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Table of Contents3
Safety Guidelines and Regulations9
User Manual Icons9
Intended Use10
Safety and Regulatory Summary10
Safety Requirements10
Warnings10
Cautions11
Equipment Classification11
System Protection12
Equipment Labels, Symbols, Warning Statements and Abbreviations12
Figure 1: Algomed Label12
Table 1: Equipment Labels12
Electromagnetic Immunity13
Recommended Separation Distance between Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment and Algomed16
Technical Data17
Table 2: Algomed Specifications17
Table 3: Algomed Model Specifications Differences18
Overview19
Algomed Computerized Pressure Algometer19
System Status19
Application Methods19
Figure 2: Algomed Computerized Pressure Algometer19
Limits Method20
Ramp and Hold Method20
System Components21
Figure 3: Algomed Case21
Figure 4: Algomed Case21
Table 4: Algomed System Components22
Setup and Installation24
Computer Requirements24
Installation USB Content25
Installation Main Steps25
Selecting a Location25
Software Installation25
Unit Protection26
Product Activation26
Figure 5: Home Screen Product Registration Link27
Operation28
Safety28
Figure 6: Warping the Tip28
Starting the Algomed System29
Figure 7: Algomed on / off Button29
Figure 8: Device Selection Screen29
Figure 9: Login Screen30
Figure 10: Welcome Screen30
Connecting to the Algomed Manually31
Figure 11: Connecting to the Algomed31
Basic Operation - Terminology32
Menu Bar32
Figure 12: TEST Sceen - Main Menu32
Table 5: Menu Bar Options32
Toolbar33
Search Row33
Current Selection Information34
Data Display Area34
Status Line34
Test Management35
Selecting a Patient35
Figure 13: Test Management Main Screen35
Figure 14: Patient Selection Menu36
Figure 15: Patient Details Screen37
Selecting a Program38
Figure 16: Programs List38
Figure 17: Program Details Screen39
Selecting a Body Site40
Figure 18: Select Body Site Screen40
Figure 19: Select Body Site - Specific Site Selection40
Running a Test41
Figure 20: Algometer Pre-Test Screen41
Figure 21: Algometer Pre-Test Screen42
Figure 22: Algometer Test Screen43
Figure 23: Time before Test Countdown44
Figure 24: Start Applying Pressure Message44
Table 6: Algometer Test Run Features and Options44
Additional Features44
Test Run Hot Keys46
Figure 25: Real-Time Algometer Limits Test46
Table 7: Hot Keys46
Program Management47
Program List47
Figure 26: Program Management Screen47
Figure 27: Program Management - Program Preview48
Creating a New Program49
Figure 28: Program Graph Preview49
Figure 29: New Program Screen49
Editing Program Parameters50
Program Details50
Figure 30: Algometer Program Menu - Limits51
Table 8: Program Details51
Table 9: Program Parameters51
Figure 31: Algometer Program Menu - Ramp & Hold52
Table 10: Program Details53
Table 11: Program Parameters53
Standard Events54
Figure 32: Limits - Standard Events Dialog54
Figure 33: Ramp & Hold - Standard Events Dialog54
Table 12: Events - Limits54
Table 13: Events - Ramp & Hold54
Unique Test Instructions55
Removing a Program55
Figure 34: Test Instructions Editor55
Duplicate a Program56
Edit a Program56
Import / Export Program56
Patient Management57
Patients List57
Figure 35: Patients List57
Figure 36: Patient Management - Patient Details Preview58
Add New Patient59
Remove Patient59
Figure 37: Patients Editor Screen59
Edit Patient Details60
Department Management60
Import / Export Patient Lists60
Figure 38: Edit Department Menu60
Results Management62
Results List62
Figure 39: Results List62
Figure 40: Result Preview Display63
Import / Export Results64
Print Results and Reports65
Analysis Report Dialog65
Figure 41: Analysis Reports Dialog65
Figure 42: Analysis Report66
Table 14: Report Analysis Configuration66
Figure 43: Algometer Example of Single Report68
Figure 44: Algometer Example of Bilateral Report70
Table 15: Report Analysis Configuration75
System Configuration76
Software Settings76
Figure 45: Software Settings Dialog76
Communication77
Table 16: Software Settings - General77
Patient Fields78
Figure 46: Patient Fields Configuration Screen78
Table 17: Patient's Field78
Results Fields80
Report Options80
Figure 47: Results Fields Configuration Screen80
Table 18: Patient's Field80
Figure 48: Report Options Tab81
Table 19: Report Options81
Buttons Configuration82
Users82
Figure 49: Buttons Configuration Software Settings82
Figure 50: User Authorization Software Settings82
Table 20: Authorization Parameters83
Table 21: Authorization Levels (Main Actions)83
Hardware Settings85
Figure 51: Covas Calibration86
Figure 52: Covas Calibration Wizard86
Figure 53: Covas Slider Calibration87
Figure 54: Covas Calibration Results87
Test Settings88
Figure 55: Covas Calibration Finish Screen88
Table 22: Test Settings Options88
Test Configuration89
Figure 56: Test Configuration Settings89
Table 23: Test Settings Options89
Instructions Configuration90
Figure 57: Instructions Configuration90
Figure 58: Test Instructions Editor91
Body Site Editor92
Figure 59: Audio Save Button92
Figure 60: Body Sites Editor92
Event Marker93
Event Sound Configuration94
Figure 61: Event Marker94
Figure 62: Event Sound Configuration95
Figure 63: Sound Effect Library95
System Information96
Figure 64: System Information96
Figure 65: Sysinfo File Sample97
Appendix A - Accessories98
Table 24: Accessories98
Appendix B - System and Module Description99
System Description99
Figure 66: System Diagram99
Appendix C - Preventive and Periodical Maintenance100
Periodical Visual Check100
Calibration Verification100
Figure 67: Set Units to Kgf101
Figure 68: End of Synchronization101
Algometer Calibration102
Figure 69: Placing Weight102
Figure 70: Weight Placed102
Appendix D - Cleaning and Disinfecting103
Appendix E - List of Accompanying Documents104
Appendix F - Transportation and Storage Conditions105
Appendix G - Environmental Conditions106
Appendix H - Technical Specifications107
Hardware Specifications107
Table 25: Hardware Specifications107
Software Specifications108
Table 26: Software Specifications108
Appendix I - Troubleshooting110
Table 27: Error Messages and Action Required110
Error Message110

Questions and Answers

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David SmithAug 6, 2025
What to do if communication with AlgoMed Measuring Instruments by Medoc was lost?
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  thomas18Aug 6, 2025
  If communication with the Medoc AlgoMed is lost, ensure the AlgoMed battery is fully charged and properly connected to the computer. You may also need to reconnect AlgoMed through the Software Settings screen.

Medoc AlgoMed Specifications

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Brand	Medoc
Model	AlgoMed
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Medoc AlgoMed - User Manual

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Medoc AlgoMed Specifications