1 Patient Diagnostic System
2 Patient Diagnostic System
The Medallion Transceiver is a State of the Art Micro-electronic Device, designed to receive the Radio Signals transmitted by the Heidelberg pH Capsule. The Medallion converts the Capsule's Radio Signal to High Speed Digital Pulses, and sends the Digital Pulses to the Computer, where they are processed and displayed on the Monitor in Graph form. Each High Speed Digital Transmission from the Medallion contains Information on pH levels in the Patient's Stomach. The Digital Transmissions also include information on the pH Capsule's Signal strength, this information is processed and Displayed on a Computer Generated Dial Indicator on each Graph. These High Speed Transmissions also include information on the amount of Power which is left in each Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, inside the Transceiver. If the Battery Power fall below a predetermined limit, the Computer will notify the Operator with a Prompt, which will be Displayed on the Computer Monitor.
Each Transceiver is assigned a Number, which corresponds to a Transmission Channel it, and only it, will operate on. If your pH Diagnostic System is set up for testing multiple Patients at one time, each Transceiver, which is worn by a Patient, will have it's own Channel Number Assigned to it. The Channel Number for each Transceiver is shown on the front of the Medallion, in large RED Numbers. Custom built Heidelberg pH Diagnostic Systems may have up to 16 Transceivers, for testing 16 Patients at one time without interference. The 4, 8, and 16 Channel Systems are usually used by Pharmaceutical Companies for New Drug Development, Testing, and Research.
The Medallion Transceivers do not have to be in close proximity to the Dedicated Heidelberg Computer for pH Testing. The approximate Transmission Range of the Medallion to the Computer is about 75 to 80 yards. The Patient does not necessarily have to be in the same room as the Computer.
The Medallion Transceiver is self contained and wireless. The power source for the Medallion is a custom built Lithium-Ion Battery Pack that will Power the Medallion for 12 to 14 hours. In the event that the Operator forgets to recharge the Battery Pack, the pH Diagnostic System has two ways of notifying the Operator that the Battery requires recharging. When the Battery Power drops below a predetermined value, a prompt will appear on the Monitor, informing the Operator that Battery Power is close to depletion. A yellow light on the front of the Medallion will also illuminate and remain on until the Battery Pack is replaced with a fully charged Battery pack.
Each New Heidelberg Medallion has a Data Port on the mid-left side of the enclosure, for connecting the recently developed pH Capsule Locator.
CARE AND HANDLING
The Medallion Transceiver is a highly sensitive Electronic Device, and should be handled with the utmost care. Dropping or impacting the Medallion could cause damage to the internal Microelectronics. Do not use harsh detergents or strong chemical agents to clean the Medallions. We recommend a damp cloth with a mild soap solution, if cleaning is required.