• TESTS PAIN THRESHOLD
• TESTS PAIN TOLERANCE
• MONITORS TREATMENT PROGRESS
• TESTS TRIGGER & TENDER POINTS

• DATA LOGGING VIA COMPUTER
• UNIQUE FIRM GRIP DESIGN
• PEAK FORCE HOLD & RECALL
• LARGE 0.5" DIGITAL DISPLAY
• RECHARGEABLE 50 HOUR BATTERY
• UNITS SELECTION: lbf / kgf / N /ozf

CONSTRUCTION

• Compact firm grip aluminum housing.
• Tension and Compression.
• 5 digit, 0.5" LCD and 5 button keypad.
• Selectable units: lbf, kgf, N and ozf.

OPERATION

• Tension & compression peaks held in memory.
• Simple 5 button control and menu access.
• Displays: LO BAT, T, C, and PEAK.
• Selectable peak sampling: 100 or 1000 / sec.
• Bi-Directional RS232 computer/printer output.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

• Rechargeable 50 hour NiMH battery.
• Continuous operation with AC adapter/charger.
• Auto-off conserves battery power.
• LO BAT display warns of low battery power.

ACCESSORIES

• 1 cm² rubber tip, NiMH battery, AC adapter/
charger, verification hook, case, manual and
NIST Calibration Certificate.
• Optional: 3" x 1 1/4" foam lined pressure pad.

ACCURACY

• ± 0.2% of full scale.

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

• 13 oz [370 g]. Shipping weight: 2 lb [1 kg].
• 2 3/4" [70 mm] W x 4" [100 mm] H x 1 1/4" [30 mm] D

Pressure Pad* -- An optional accessory used
alternately or in addition to the 1 cm²
rubber tip. The patient is active,
pressing the foot, leg or arm
against the pressure pad to
evaluate pain threshold
or pain tolerance.

*Typically used with the FPIX 50 & FPIX 100.

 

The Wagner FPIX™ Digital Algometer provides pain diagnostic testing with digital clarity and computer interface for data logging.

Pressure algometry is a reliable measure of pain in muscle, joints, tendons, and ligaments.The FPIX proves benefits of applied medication, physiotherapy or manipulation.

As treatment progresses, the FPIX quantifies improvements or setbacks. Pain threshold measurements provide unique information not obtainable by any other method. The objective measurements give reassurance to patients by confirming their improvement.

Pain Threshold

The minimum pressure that induces pain in tender and trigger points of tissue. The FPIX quantitatively assesses the tenderness over hypersensitive areas. The FPIX 50, used for pain threshold testing, is appropriate for determining the minimum pressure that triggers pain at the point of interest.

Pain Tolerance

The point where painful pressure stimulus cannot be tolerated. The FPIX assesses pain sensitivity for maximum tolerated pressure. FPIX 100 is used for pain tolerance testing; the wider range is necessary for comparative tests between a normal sensitivity control point and the area of interest.

Model	Capacity / Graduation				Price
FPIX 10	10 x 0.01 lbf	160 x 0.2 ozf	5 x 0.005 kgf	50 x 0.05 N	$665*
FPIX 25	25 x 0.02 lbf	400 x .5 ozf	10 x 0.01 kgf	100 x 0.1 N	$665*
FPIX 50	50 x 0.05 lbf	800 x .5 ozf	25 x 0.02 kgf	250 x 0.2 N	$665**
FPIX 100	100 x 0.1 lbf	1600 x .5 ozf	50 x 0.05 kgf	500 x 0.5 N	$665***
* FPIX 10 & FPIX 25 - For tissue over bone and more sensitive areas.
** FPIX 50 - Most popular with dual use for pain threshold and pain tolerance.
*** FPIX 100 - For veterinary use on large animals.
Included: FPIX, FDK/RT rubber tip, AC adapter/charger, verification hook, case, manual, and NIST Calibration Certificate.

ACCESSORIES
FD/RT	1 cm2 Rubber Tip - Replacement	$20
FD/FP	3" x 1 1/4" Pressure pad - Optional	$70
FDIX/CA110	RS232 Computer/Printer Cable	$75
FDIX/CA-USB	Cable, RS232 to USB	$35*
FDIX/KI	Key Injector Software - PC Software Link	$50**
* Includes cable, driver and manual on a CD; converts RS232 at serial port to USB.
** Links data received at PC port to operational software, e.g., Excel etc.

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