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BICOM optima © Copyright 2016 REGUMED GmbH 1

Chapter 1 – Description of the device .......................................................................... 9

Components, switches and indicators ........................................................ 9

A) Front of the BICOM optima ................................................................. 10

Bandpass indicator ........................................................................... 12

Main touch screen ............................................................................ 12

Four push buttons ............................................................................. 12

The foil keypad ................................................................................. 14

Arrow keys- in cross over switch ......................................................... 15

Cable test socket ............................................................................... 16

B) Touch screen EAP ............................................................................. 17

Menu push button ............................................................................ 19

EAP push button .............................................................................. 19

DMI – Dynamic Multi Impuls therapy ................................................. 19

Infrared eye only found in the B34 version ........................................ 21

IR button only found in the B34 version ............................................. 21

Modulation mat socket ..................................................................... 21

Adjustable feet and carrying handle .................................................. 21

MT Input ......................................................................................... 22

USB ................................................................................................ 22

Stylus .............................................................................................. 22

IR charge socket .............................................................................. 22

Cup Board socket ............................................................................ 22

Two service sockets .......................................................................... 23

Input and output sockets .................................................................. 23


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Chapter 2 – Accessories: use and maintenance .......................................................... 27

A) Safety plug cables ............................................................................. 27

B) AC power supply / mains adapter ..................................................... 29

C) Battery ............................................................................................. 30

D) Input and output cups ....................................................................... 31

E) Electrodes ......................................................................................... 32

F) The modulation mat .......................................................................... 33

G) The chip memory device .................................................................... 34

H) Foot switch ....................................................................................... 35

I) Cup Board ....................................................................................... 35

J) Audio adjustment .............................................................................. 36

1. EAP test volume .......................................................................... 36

2. DMI volume................................................................................ 36

K) Device modules ................................................................................ 37

1. EAP test section ........................................................................... 37

2. Components of the EAP test module ............................................ 38

3. IR module – Infrared transmitter receiver (optional) ....................... 42

Chapter 3 – Quick start guide for the BICOM optima ................................................... 45

A) Symbols and abbreviations used in the menus .................................... 45

B) General procedure for each program number called up ..................... 47

1. Main channel – therapy channel 1 ............................................... 47

2. Channel 2 – description and procedure for channel 2................... 51

Native substances via the input cup ................................................... 53

Stored substance complexes ............................................................. 54


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C) Basic therapy selection – main menu 1 ............................................... 56

Standard Basic Therapies = 1 .......................................................... 56

Extended Basic Therapies = 2 .......................................................... 56

Standardized Basis Systematic = 3 .................................................... 57

Basic therapies before the year 2009 ................................................ 58

Overview of the Basic therapies ........................................................ 59

D) Selecting follow up therapies according to numbers – main menu 2 .... 61

1. Entering a program .................................................................... 61

2. Entering several programs ........................................................... 62

a) Entering several programs without indication descriptions .............. 62

b) Entering programs with a pause to change electrodes .................... 63

c) Entering programs with indication descriptions (no pause) .............. 63

d) Inserting a therapy pause to change electrodes.............................. 64

e) Saving programs as your own program sequence .......................... 64

f) Entering text via the alphanumeric (SMS) keypad ............................ 65

E) Selecting the programs alphabetically – main menu 3 ........................ 66

1. Selecting by “Categories = 1” and “Specialist field = 4” ................. 66

2. Entire list “Alphabetical = 2” ......................................................... 68

3. Own = 3 ..................................................................................... 68

F) Calling up program sequences – main menu 4 .................................. 69

1. Allergy program sequences ......................................................... 69

2. Program sequences for human, veterinary medicine and dentistry . 70

a) Selecting a program sequence ...................................................... 71

b) Indicating electrode positioning .................................................... 72

c) Modifying individual programs ...................................................... 72


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3. Calling up your own program sequences ..................................... 73

4. Calling up program sequences using the program numbers .......... 73

G) Assembling your own programs – main menu 5 ................................. 73

H) Calling up substance complexes – main menu 6 ................................ 79

1. General description ...................................................................... 79

2. Selecting a substance complex by indication ................................... 80

3. Selecting a substance complex according to indication .................... 80

4. Selecting a substance complex via the alphabetical list .................... 81

I) EAP testing – main menu 7 ................................................................ 82

J) Potentising programs – main menu 8 ................................................. 84

K) Device settings – main menu 9 .......................................................... 86

IPC settings = 1 ................................................................................ 86

BiCom preferences = 2 ..................................................................... 89

Chapter 4 – Description of therapy parameters .......................................................... 91

A) Therapy modes ................................................................................. 92

1. Therapy mode A ......................................................................... 92

2. Therapy mode Ai ........................................................................ 92

3. Therapy mode Ai + A ................................................................. 92

4. Therapy mode H ......................................................................... 93

5. Therapy mode Di ........................................................................ 93

6. Therapy mode H + Di ................................................................ 93

B) Bandpass settings ............................................................................. 94

There are 4 options for bandpass setting ............................................ 94

a. Fixed narrow bandpass ................................................................ 94

b. Wobbling narrow bandpass ......................................................... 95


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c. Sweeping narrow bandpass .......................................................... 95

d. All bio-information patterns of the frequency range possible .......... 95

C) Amplification settings ........................................................................ 96

1. Constant amplification ................................................................ 96

2. Step increase and decrease ......................................................... 96

Amplification sweep (A-SW) ............................................................... 98

3. Increasing amplification sweep .................................................... 99

4. Decreasing amplification sweep................................................... 99

5. Increasing and decreasing amplification sweep .......................... 100

6. DMI (increasing, decreasing and alternating) ............................. 101

Summary ....................................................................................... 102

Chapter 5 – Practical information for therapy ........................................................... 103

1. Incorporating the body’s own substances ......................................... 103

2. Input for channel 2 ......................................................................... 104

3. Basic therapies ............................................................................... 105

4. Selecting follow-up therapy without testing ....................................... 105

5. Electrode placement for individualised program sequences ............... 107

6. Individualising BRT minerals/oil ....................................................... 107

7. Individualising medicines ................................................................ 108

8. BICOM Chip .................................................................................. 109

9. Allergy therapy ............................................................................... 109

10. Toxin elimination ............................................................................ 110

11. Potentiating substances ................................................................... 110

12. Neural therapy and elimination of scar interference .......................... 111


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Chapter 6 – Practical information for testing ............................................................. 113

A) Testing without involving a BICOM test program ............................... 113

1. Conductance value testing ........................................................ 113

2. Testing current intensity and voltage in the mouth ....................... 114

3. Testing scar interference fields ................................................... 116

4. Further test possibilities ............................................................. 116

B) EAP testing using a BICOM test program .......................................... 117

1. Testing allergenes and toxins ..................................................... 117

2. Testing medication .................................................................... 117

Chapter 7 – Maintenance ........................................................................................ 119

Operating conditions ...................................................................... 119

Mechanical influences ..................................................................... 120

General basic rules for using the BICOM optima ................................ 120

Combining with other devices .......................................................... 120

Transporting the device and ambient temperature ............................ 120

Cables and cable connections ......................................................... 120

Maintenance, hygiene, cleaning and technical inspections ................ 121

Cable test ....................................................................................... 121

Battery ........................................................................................... 122

Disposing of harmful substances ...................................................... 122

Electrode biocompatibility ................................................................ 122

Chapter 8 – General information for the therapist concerning treatment .................... 123

Purpose .......................................................................................... 123

1. General basic rules ................................................................... 123


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2. Help with initial aggravation and hypersensitive reactions ........... 124

3. Particular considerations for pregnant women ............................ 124

4. Particular considerations for patients who are allergic to insect bites or have an emergency set ........................................ 125

5. Patients with heart pacemakers (PM) and electronic implants ....... 125

6. Important considerations with neurodermatitis and asthma ......... 125

7. Particular considerations with autoimmune disorders (MS, rheumatism, etc.) .............................................................. 125

8. Important considerations with metal implants and if metal fragments are present ...................................................... 126

9. Vital medication ........................................................................ 126

10. Caution with permanent medication .......................................... 126

11. Anaesthetics and psycho-pharmaceuticals and similar medication ............................................................................... 126

12. Hyperergic patients and those liable to anaphylactic shock .......... 126

13. Contra-indications with BICOM cupping electrode therapy .......... 127

14. Contra-indications with the magnetic field therapy (DMI – Dynamic Multi Impulse) .................................................. 127

15. Contra-indications with organ transplants .................................. 127

16. Physical reactions in the therapist ............................................... 127

Chapter 9 – Technical data ..................................................................................... 129

1. Electronic system of the BICOM optima .......................................... 129

2. Ambient conditions ..................................................................... 131

3. Measurements and weights of the BICOM options ........................ 131

4. Statutory regulations ................................................................... 132

5. EMC data ................................................................................... 134

6. Possible therapy parameters ........................................................ 140


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7. System requirements ................................................................... 141

8. Performance characteristics ......................................................... 142

Abbreviations ......................................................................................................... 143

FAQ – Frequently asked questions ........................................................................... 145

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Components, switches and indicators

To familiarise yourself with the control panel on the front and the connectors on the back of the BICOM optima, it is recommended to set up the device when reading this manual and try out all the switches and functions on the device which are described.

The individual elements are marked in such a way that it is impossible to get them mixed up.

We have selected a B34 for this instruction manual. This device is equipped with all available modules.

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A) Front of the BICOM optima

Left side

1. Main touch screen

2. On / Off button

3. START button channel 2

4. Output Test button

5. START button main channel (to start the therapy programs)

6. Foil keypad with numbers, letters, etc.

7. Arrow keys – in cross over switch

8. Bandpass display (orange 1-25 Hz) (green 10 Hz-250 kHz)

9. Cursor (color coded according to frequency)

10. Cable test socket

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Right side

1. EAP-IR touch screen

2. Menu button

3. EAP button

4. DMI button (calls up the DMI menu in the main screen)

5. LED – DMI modus

6. Modulation mat socket

7. InfraRed receiver, IR button

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Left side of the device

Bandpass indicator

The bandpass indicator is located in the top left half of the BICOM optima. The orange colored scale shows the low deep frequencies from 1 – 25 Hz and the green colored scale the normal frequencies from 10 Hz – 250 kHz.

When the device is turned on, a cursor lights up. In order to quickly recognize the frequency that is being used during a therapy the cursor lights up not only on the respective spot of the scale but also shows if the bandpass is in the normal range (green) or low deep frequency range (orange). In addition various frequency settings are displayed e.g. wobble or interval.

Main touch screen

The main touch screen can be found on the left side. Navigating through the display may be done by either using the touch screen function or by using the foil keypad. In this screen all programs, therapy and device adjustments are called up with the exception of the EAP and the IR functions. The main menu is neatly arranged and the users are navigated step by step through the programs and therapy parameters. Many of the blue highlighted fields can be operated via the touch function by pressing the selected field for approximately 1 second. You will either be automatically passed to the next screen or the ”E“ found on the lower part of the display must be pressed.

Four push buttons Four push buttons with the following labels and functions are located below the left touch screen:

On/Off The On/Off button lights up green. After approximately 100 – 120 seconds the main menu appears. The button is pressed 1 – 2 seconds to turn it off. The light goes out and the touch screen disappears.

START Channel 2 The device has a second therapy channel which is activated with this button. Stabilising frequency patterns from substances such as organ ampoules, naturopathic remedies, precious stones, etc. can be applied with this channel 2 to accompany a therapy.


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Note: Channel 2 is always set to therapy type A, and cannot be changed. Amplification and therapy time can be set individually and differently from the main therapy when using your own substances. Only the time can be changed when using substance complexes.

The button for channel 2 lights up yellow once activated.

The information for Channel 2 may come from the digitized substance complexes, the honeycomb (connected with yellow cables) or from the yellow rimmed cup in the Cup Board.

Information from Channel 2 proceeds automatically

As with Channel 1 via the red output sockets to the output cup

As with Channel 1 via the connection of the Cup Board to the red marked output cup

Via the modulation mat to the patient.

For more detailed information concerning Channel 2 see Chapter 3 section B2.

Output Test With this button information from the therapy section is directed to the cylindrical hand electrode of the EAP test section for testing. To do this the START button must be pressed. In this way, selected therapy programs and substance information from the input cup are transferred to the cylindrical hand electrode of the EAP test section. The button lights up blue thereby indicating that therapy information is being connected to the hand electrode of the test section. See Chapter 1 section K) 1

START main channel The START button starts the therapy program which has been set. The button lights up white. The start of the program is signalled in the display by the time indicator counting down. At the end of the program the button goes out and an audible signal is heard.

A therapy which has already started can be terminated early by simply pressing the START button and cancelling it.

The window closes and the display shows the main menu.


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The foil keypad

The centre of the BICOM optima is used for inputting therapy programs, therapy parameters and operating and controlling the integrated computer. Each time data is input, the device moves on to the next setting or asks you for the next step or next input.

The keys have the following functions:

Numbers 0 to 9 are used to select menus and to set therapy programs. They also function as an SMS keyboard for entering text.

The Clear (CL) key is used to cancel. If a setting is incorrect or not wanted, it can be cleared by pressing the Clear key. Additionally, saved EAP values can be cancelled using this key.

You can go back a step in the menu using the backspace key () if a setting needs to be checked or altered.

The comma key (,): If, in main menus 2 and 3, you want to enter several programs one after the other, then the program numbers are separated by a comma using this key. Up to 6 programs can be entered and run in this way.

Further functions of the comma key are explained in Chapter 3.


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Dot key “.”: This key has only two functions:

a. Three-digit program numbers are often used for several different indications. To make a clear distinction in the documentation, indications with the same number have been provided with an index number which is separated from the three-digit program number by a dot for example ”530.3“.

b. Additionally the dot is used in the main menus 3, 4 and 6 to start a search according to programs or substance complexes or without a search word. In main menu 5 the dot is used to start and stop a test sequence.

Home key : The home key brings you back from any setting to the menu overview. The home key does not function while a therapy program is running. First stop the therapy program so that the home key functions.

The Enter key (= E) is always pressed if a setting needs to be confirmed. If the menu does not automatically move on from an entry because data has to be entered, this is confirmed by pressing the Enter key.

Arrow keys- in cross over switch

To the right of the keypad are arrows pointing in four different directions. An Enter button is located in the centre.

The arrow keys are used to move on from various settings. The arrows indicate the direction in which operation will proceed. The entry is confirmed with the Enter button in the centre.

The arrow keys are also used to change parameters that cannot be changed by using the number keys or the touch screen.


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Cable test socket Immediately beneath the arrow keys is a cable test socket for testing the safety plug cable black and red to ensure it is operating correctly (not for the yellow channel 2 cables). See Chapter 2, section 1.

Please note: This socket is only used to check safety plug cables. It does not function as a therapy socket.


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Right side of the device

B) Touch screen EAP

A second touch screen can be found on the right side of the BICOM optima. In this display the control functions for the EAP test part and in the full version the IR module can be found. On the left and on the right side of the display a 2 centimeter margin with 5 buttons in each are situated. Depending on the selection the main field of the display shows the EAP scale, the pressure scale curve and the digital clock. The program numbers for basic therapies can be found on the scale of the EAP readout after a conductance value testing has been done. See Chapter 3, section I.

In the left hand margin the 5 buttons are only for EAP testing (if the EAP readout is shown). The EAP-modes of the 5 buttons are I – O – MT – DU and DI and can be activated by pressing on the selected button. The selected button is then highlighted blue and is shown in the right hand margin.

I: During EAP testing the information from the therapy section is fed to the cylindrical hand electrode of the test instrumentation. The “I” position is the normal position which is used in most cases. O: The information from the therapy section is fed to the tip of the test stylus. This position is selected if therapy information is to be fed directly to the acupuncture point.

Left margin Right margin

Main field


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MT: = Medication test. This switch position is used if medications or medication ampoules are to be tested using the ampoule honeycomb and not the input cup. Medication information is then fed, not via the device’s therapy section, but from the honeycomb in unmodified form directly into the test circuit. The honeycomb is connected with a blue cable to the blue socket on the back of the device and, in this way, is linked directly to the test section. DU: The voltage in the mouth or the voltage present in the oral environment, which is often higher than normal due to fillings and implants, is measured using this switch position. The scale values are read off in 10-millivolt (mV) steps. A scale reading of 5, therefore, means 50 mV while a scale value of 7 denotes 70 millivolts. DI: The oral current or current intensity is measured in this switch position. The values indicate microamperes (μA). A scale value of 10 signifies 10 μA.

Five buttons are also shown in the right hand margin. Only the 2 grey fields on the bottom can be selected and adjusted. The order of the 5 buttons is as follows:

The top right button shows the remaining time for the DMI therapy. The time is only shown if DMI is activated.

The second button shows the selected EAP mode.

The middle button shows if the IR mode has been activated. The IR is activated using the IR button. For further information concerning the IR mode please refer to Chapter 2, section 9C. If the device does not have the IR option a prompt opens informing you of this.

The fourth button allows you to switch between the EAP readout and the pressure scale curve.

The lower right button allows you to switch between the following displays: an EAP clock or a digital clock. If you select the digital clock in the main field a selection can be made between 2 formats.

The 3 push buttons below the touch screen have the following functions:


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Menu push button The left button below the touch screen is the Menu button. With this button the following windows are opened in sequence:

Digital EAP readout

The pressure curve during an EAP test

The current time

Timer: The timer offers you the possibility to set an alarm. This can be set for up to 10 hours. An acoustic signal signifies the end of the set time.

EAP push button After pressing this button a window opens showing a slider bar used to regulate the volume during EAP testing. Touch the blue dot to move the bar. Once the desired volume has been reached confirm your setting with OK. The setting is saved.

DMI – Dynamic Multi Impuls therapy

The button for switching on the DMI is located beneath the right hand touch screen. Right beside it are 3 LEDs with 3 functions: ”Amplify“, ”Alternating“ and ”Attenuate“.

This therapy unit is usually applied together when bioresonance therapy is running with the BICOM but can also be applied as a separate and completely independent therapy module.

Pressing the DMI push button opens the “Set DMI” window in the left hand display if a program is not running (if a program is running see below). In this case the intensity, the time and the mode can be selected. The selected intensity and time will be stored the moment the DMI mode is selected and the therapy begins to run.


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Note: DMI intensity and DMI time must be selected before starting a therapy. The intensity and time can be set by pressing either the blue “+” or “–“ sign. This activates the desired setting and changes can be made.

DMI Intensity: The intensity of the impulse can be adjusted between 0 and 10 using the plus / minus symbol in the display. Once the adjustment has been made confirm with “Next=E”, which automatically saves this setting and closes the menu. Alternatively the intensity can be entered using the arrow keys. Once the setting has been entered touch the ”Next=E“ button in the display or press Enter.

DMI Time: The run time for the DMI therapy can be adjusted between 6 and 36 minutes in two minute intervals using the plus and minus symbol. Odd time selections are rounded up or down. The duration must be set independent of the BICOM optima’s therapy time and can be adjusted to the duration of the BICOM therapy. Alternatively the minutes can be entered using the arrow keys. Once the setting has been entered touch the ”Next=E“ button in the display or press Enter.

DMI Mode: Select either Attenuate, Alternating or Amplify. Selecting ”Off=4“ turns off the DMI function. Taping on the selected function automatically closes the window, the setting is saved and the DMI therapy begins.

To turn off the DMI function when no therapy is running press the DMI button and then “Off=4” in the left touch screen or press “4” on the keypad.

Adjusting using the button during therapy:

While a therapy is running only the DMI mode can be changed. Pressing the DMI button opens the DMI display in the left touch screen. Select the mode as described above. After the selection has been made the screen reverts back to the therapy screen. Next to the DMI button below the right screen the DMI mode selected is lit up. Further adjustments can be made using the same procedure


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Infrared eye only found in the B34 version

The infrared system can be used to test ampoule sets. The information is transmitted to the infrared eye (top right hand) and then on to the device. A small control LED can be found below the infrared eye. The IR transmitter is active once the LED lights up. The light disappears when the IR transmitter is turned off.

IR button only found in the B34 version

The infrared button (IR) can be found beneath the infrared eye. Repeatedly pressing the button changes the status of the legend from MT, O and TH in the right hand touch screen in the middle of the right margin. The highlighted status is then active. The button is only important if one is testing using infrared.

(a) If the information from the test ampoules is to be fed via the therapy section for testing with a BICOM program, then TH (therapy) must be selected.

(b) If testing with an IR transmitter which is connected directly to the EAP test module, MT must be selected. In this case no test program is run on the optima device and it is being used solely for testing medications.

(c) Selecting 0 turns the IR function off.

If your device does not have the above mentioned function a prompt opens after pressing the IR button informing you of this. Press “OK” to continue.

Modulation mat socket

The 4- pin socket (green) for the modulation mat can be found in the lower right hand corner. The modulation mat is an output electrode. The information from the BICOM therapy (Channel 1 – main channel), from Channel 2 and the DMI signals are automatically transferred via the chip memory device or the PowerApplicator.

Please make sure when connecting the mat that the coding key of the plug is on top and that the coding key fits easily into the coding groves of the socket.

Adjustable feet and carrying handle

Viewing the device from the front, two adjustable feet can be found on the bottom of the device. Lifting the device a few inches allows you to fold out the feet. Between the feet a pull-out carrying handle can be found. Please note that this carrying handle is only to be used for transporting the device a short distance in your practice and should not be subjected to additional loads.


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Back of the BICOM optima

The back side of the device mainly has the safety plug connections for the various cables which are described below. The cables and connector sockets are colour-coded, shaped and marked to prevent confusion.

MT Input

A blue socket marked MT Test input (medication test – only via the EAP test section) is located on the back of the device top left. It is not usually required.

USB

Bottom left a USB port for service functions is provided. Updates on USB pen drives are inserted here.

Stylus

At the top next to the MT socket is the 7-pin female plug for the EAP test instrument.

When connecting multipin connectors, it is essential to read the description of the plug-in connections at the end of this chapter.

IR charge socket

Immediately beneath this is the 5-pin charge socket. It is only required for BICOM devices with infrared sensors. It is used to charge the IR transmitter where necessary.

Cup Board socket

The grey cable of the Cup Board is connected to the device via this socket. For more details see Chapter 2 section 3.


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Two service sockets

The 10-pin service socket on the bottom of this row is not important for the user.

The 16 pin auxiliary socket next to the yellow sockets is of no importance for the user.

Input and output sockets

Two rows of safety plug sockets for the inputs and outputs are located in the middle of the back of the device. Please note the following:

1. The top two sockets marked in yellow are only for channel 2 input which is intended to accompany and so support the bioresonance therapy. The yellow cables are connected to the yellow 2-pin sockets. These cables have 2-pin connectors at one end which are connected to these sockets. The other end has a safety plug for connecting the special honeycomb. The signals from Channel 2 are:

Transferred to the output cup in the Cup Board. Transferred via the red output socket to the output cup. Transferred via the modulation mat to the patient. Transferred via the Chip memory device to chips.

2. The four black and four red sockets underneath are the input and output for the Bicom therapy with the body’s own frequency patterns. Only the black cables for connecting the input electrodes for Channel 1 are placed in the black safety plug sockets.

Only the red cables are connected to the red sockets. Additional output electrodes can be connected to these cables.

Overview of colours used for cables and sockets.

Sockets Cables Function

Yellow sockets Yellow cable Channel 2 – input

Black sockets Black cable Input BICOM therapy (Main Channel 1)

Red sockets Red cables Output BICOM therapy (Channel 1 and 2)

Green socket Green cable Chip memory device and modulation (front side) mat

Grey socket (rear side) Grey cable Cup Board


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The CPU case has a USB port for a PC as well as two sockets for the signal input and signal output of our Multisoft software.

At the top of the CPU box is the connection for a foot switch which is needed, for example, when EAP testing and to move on in the potentiation menu.

The battery box is located on the far right of the back. The safety catch can be moved to the left to open and to the right to lock. As the battery is a consumable, it can easily be replaced in this way without sending in the whole device. The charge socket for connecting the AC adapter is located beneath the safety catch. The battery is a wearing part. A used up battery has to be replaced to avoid damage to the device.

Important information about plug-in connections:

As described above, the BICOM optima has several connections in the form of multipin plug-in connections, such as charge connectors, stylus connectors and IR charge connections, for example, which cannot in fact be mixed up. When connecting male connectors and female sockets, make sure that the number of connection pins matches the number of reciprocal insertion points when bringing the two elements together. A 4-pin connector, for example, can and should only be joined to a 4-pin socket.

In addition the built-in female plugs have, in their inner diameter, one or two coding grooves into which a key located on the socket fits as a counterpart. When putting together the two elements, ensure that this key is pushed into the coding groove so that the connector and socket are joined in the correct position.


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The connector and socket can be connected easily and without applying pressure or force.

Important:

If resistance is felt when fitting the two elements together, you have either selected the wrong connector or the key and coding groove do not match. In that case make sure that you find the correctly matching elements.

When disconnecting the cables never pull the cable but instead disconnect using the plug. Some of these plugs have sliding covers which need to be slid back to disconnect the plug. To disconnect the yellow cables, first exert pressure on the gray plugs before removing from the socket.

The EAP stylus on the other hand is screwed on. Here also make sure the key and coding grooves match.

Any damage that occurs due to incorrect usage cannot be replaced by us free of charge.


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Chapter 2 – Accessories: use and maintenance _____________________________________________________________________________ The BICOM optima should only be used with original accessories specifically provided for this purpose which is described below. The cables and connector sockets are colour-coded, shaped and marked to prevent confusion.

A) Safety plug cables

The safety plug cables are inserted into the colour-coded sockets on the back of the device. They have a safety plug on each end and can therefore be plugged into one another.

a) Device input channel 1 (input electrodes and input cup – information from the patient into the device): black cables are connected to black sockets.

b) Device output channel 1 and 2 (output electrodes and output cup – therapy signal from the device to the patient/output cup): red cables are connected to red sockets.

c) Channel 2 input (patient is not connected): yellow cables, they are connected with yellow sockets to the connection for the input honeycomb for channel 1.

For cable connections see Chapter 1, section B)

The yellow cables for channel 2 have a 2 pin plug at one end and a safety plug at the other. The 2 pin plug is inserted into the yellow socket on the back of the device. The safety

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plug at the other end serves to connect the honeycomb for holding building up, supporting substances and/or ampoules.

Cable test: Testing the yellow cables for channel 2 is not possible with this socket (on the front of the optima) due to the low wear and tear of these cables.

The cable test can only be performed when the main menu is shown on the screen. The cables can be checked regularly to ensure they are functioning properly. The cables are usually connected at one end to the back of the device and with the other end hanging free over the front. This free end is inserted into the safety plug socket marked “Cable test” for the purposes of testing. For this the cable must be held near the connector and moved gently back and forth to detect a possible loose connection. The display will show if the inserted cable is OK or faulty. Short cables can be tested by connecting them to a long cable.


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This socket is not an electrode connection for therapy and thus is not colour coded. During a therapy do not connect any cables to this socket.

Please only test one cable at a time!

B) AC power supply / mains adapter

The BICOM is charged with an AC adapter. The mains voltage range extends from 100 – 240 V at 50 – 60 Hz mains frequency. The cable is connected by the multipin connector to the socket on the device marked “charge” (back side of the device).


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The power supply/charger has three LEDs:

Green – “power on“: if this diode is lit the power supply in activated.

Green – device battery connected: this shows that the connection is working correctly

Yellow – battery is charging: this diode lights up when the battery is charging. The diode goes out when the battery is fully charged

The current capacity of the battery is indicated on the display when the device is switched on. When the device is turned off, the battery level is indicated by the diodes on the charger.

The charger comes under safety class II and must undergo an annual safety check. It must only be used in a dry environment. The output cable is permanently connected to the charger. The input cable can changed to suit the mains of your country.

The charger may only be used to charge the Optima device, further usage is not intended.

The charger has an over charge protection.

C) Battery

The BICOM optima is equipped with a maintenance free and sealed lead accumulator. The battery is a consumable whose network-independent operating time under ideal situations (depending on the brightness of the screen and touchpad and other functions) amounts up to 6 hours. If after charging the operating time falls under 2 hours the battery needs replacing in order to avoid damaging the device. To remove the battery slide the locking bar to the left and pull. The battery slides out very easily. The battery is correctly reinserted when the battery is flushed with the back panel. The battery is indicated on the left hand display of the BICOM optima. The battery level is shown in the left display on the top right hand side.

The current capacity of the battery is only shown if the charger is not connected.

If the level is only 20 – 30%, it is advisable to charge the battery. The battery will charge more quickly if the BICOM device is turned off during charging.

The battery is fully charged when the yellow ”charge” light goes out. This will only be the case when the BICOM optima is turned off.


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If not used for a prolonged period and it is feared that the battery may be totally discharged, it is advisable not to switch on the device straight away but to plug in the AC adapter immediately and first charge up the device for about 1 hour.

It is recommended to charge the battery completely and then remove the battery from the device if you plan on a longer leave of absence. The charger should not be connected to the mains during this time.

Keeping the charger continuously connected to the mains may reduce the life expectancy and the performance.

Also it is recommended to not discharge the battery under 20% as the life expectancy of the battery may suffer.

The device has an under charge protection. If the battery capacity falls under 5% a warning appears and the device turns itself off after a short time if the battery is not charged.

D) Input and output cups

In the therapy and testing control circuit, information from substances is introduced into the therapeutic control circuit using cup electrodes (input and output cups). It is recommended to use the Cup Board included in the delivery.

a) Input cup for the main channel “black rimmed” (Channel 1): this is used to hold specific information from endogenous substances such as blood, urine, stools, saliva, etc. on slides or in test tubes and ampoules. Glass inserts are generally also used to hold substances. The glass inserts with the substances are placed in the black rimmed input cup of the Cup Board. An additional brass cup may be connected with two cables (black) to the black sockets on the back. See also “Chapter 5 – Practical information for therapy”.

b) Input cup for channel 2 “yellow rimmed”: channel 2 is used to apply supporting information such as naturopathic remedies to accompany therapy. These substances can then be placed in yellow rimmed cup of the Cup Board. A honeycomb instead of the Cup Board can also be used and is connected with two yellow cables to the yellow sockets on the back. See “Chapter 5, section 2 – Input for channel 2”. The connected input sockets for Channel 2 are always active even if only a substance complex is selected.

c) Output cup “red rimmed”: this is used to apply (individualized) BRT minerals or BRT oil. The minerals and oils are placed in the red rimmed cup of the Cup Board. BRT minerals and BRT oil are neutral substances (placebo) which are applied during therapy with the patient’s specific therapy information (Channel 1). According to the German Act on Medical Devices (Medizinproduktegesetz), these are not medicinal products but


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accessories for BICOM therapy. See also “Chapter 5, section 6 – individualizing BRT minerals”.

E) Electrodes

All electrodes are made of biocompatible material and can be used appropriately both as input and output electrodes.

In cases of risk of infection please observe the cleanliness and hygiene procedures in the guidelines on hospital hygiene and infection in your country which are customary in medical practices.

a) The plate electrodes are predominantly used as an input electrode for the hands and feet and have a contact surface made of brass, a support made of cork and a weak magnetic field. The magnetic field only acts as a medium to transport the therapy information from deep tissue or to deep tissue.

The contact surfaces must be cleaned after each treatment as patients secrete heavily through the skin and feet during therapy and therefore information from the patient’s body remains on the surface of the electrode. If the electrodes were not cleaned, the next patient would be treated with the information from the previous patient. Coatings and deposits on the electrodes also reduce their conductivity. The patient may however continue to be treated with the same electrodes during a session but only if they are not heavily tarnished. A glass cleaner can be used in cases of light tarnishing. The plate should then be wiped clean with water. Brass is a neutral material and does not cause electrolysis unlike other metals. However it does tarnish easily and therefore needs special care. Therefore we suggest you use the “BiClean” fluid included in the delivery. Please follow the instructions on the bottle

Plate electrodes must not be placed in water otherwise the cork will separate. If the electrode surface becomes tarnished following cleaning, this does not affect the therapeutic action.

b) The brass cylindrical hand electrodes are mainly used for testing with the EAP test part (conductance testing, quadrant testing, EAP testing, allergy testing etc.) They can also be used as an input electrode and as an additional output electrode. These electrodes do not have a magnetic field. Please follow the instructions concerning the cleaning of brass electrodes as mentioned above. Please also use the “BiClean” to clean these electrodes.

c) The various pointed brass electrodes are used for treating acupuncture points, ear points and other point reflex zones. They can be used as an input or output electrode. They are screwed on to a stylus and thus can be changed when needed. They have no magnetic field. Please follow the instructions concerning the cleaning of brass electrodes as mentioned above. Please also use the “BiClean” to clean these electrodes.


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d) The disk-like brass knob electrode also has a weak magnetic field and is also used as a transport medium for therapy information. The knob electrode is used for treating small reflex zones or point zones and can be connected either to the input or output.

Please follow the instructions concerning the cleaning of brass electrodes as mentioned above. Please also use the “BiClean” to clean these electrodes.

e) The brass ball electrodes are mainly used as an additional output electrode during allergy treatment. They have no magnetic field. Please follow the instructions concerning the cleaning of brass electrodes as mentioned above.

f) Electrodes with Teflon handles: Teflon-coated handles for electrodes such as tooth electrodes, the simple roller electrode and goldfinger are heat-resistant up to 134°C (273°F) and can therefore be sterilised in an autoclave.

g) The flexible electrodes are mainly used as input electrodes but can also be used as additional output electrodes. They have a contact surface, a weak magnetic field and a clear protective film consisting of contaminant-free PVC. The contact surface is conductive and consists of natural rubber. They can be cleaned with water, with soapsuds, with 70% alcohol or with a disinfectant spray and then wiped with a paper towel. The flexible electrodes cannot be sterilized. Any tarnishing does not affect the therapeutic effect. For the use on the different body areas the flexible electrodes come in different sizes.

h) The magnetic depth probe has a strong ring magnet encased in Teflon. In the middle is a non magnetisable stainless steel center encircled by a ring magnet. The central socket is connected to the stainless steel center and the out socket is connected to the ring magnet.

Caution! Due to safety reasons do not use the magnetic depth probe with pace makers. Please see “General information for the therapist concerning treatment”.

Please follow the instructions in “Chapter 7 – Maintenance” when cleaning electrodes and cables

F) The modulation mat

Included in your device delivery is a modulation mat 64 x 20 cm. The modulation mat can only be connected to the socket labelled “Mat” on the front side or the memory device and is only an output and an information carrier from the device to the patient. The modulation mats produce a weak magnetic field as a transport medium for therapy information whose magnetic field intensity is below that of the earth’s magnetic field. They are made of contaminant-free PVC. With the modulation mat all therapy information is transferred:

BICOM therapy with patient’s and substances own frequencies from Channel 1

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Substance information from Channel 2 (honeycomb/external/yellow rimmed cup)

Substance complexes from menu 6

Further information concerning usage can be found in the “Chapter 1 – Dynamic multi impulse therapy”. Once the device has been switched on the first window to open is the Mat Test window. Pressing the 1 key starts the mat test. This test automatically calibrates the DMI. See also “Chapter 3 section K – Device settings”.

Please follow the instructions in “Chapter 7 – Maintenance” when cleaning the modulation mat.

G) The chip memory device

The chip memory device is used with the modulation mat and stores all the information which is applied via the modulation mat or PowerApplicator on a chip. The chip prolongs the therapy between therapy sessions. The chip memory device is inserted into the green socket on the front of the BICOM optima and the modulation mat is then connected to the chip memory device. The functionality of the modulation mat, the PowerApplicator and memory device is done automatically by the device.

A special test is not therefore necessary. In case a cable is also defect this will be shown on the display.


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The modulation mat can also be tested to check it is operating correctly from main menu 9. See also “Chapter 3, section K – Device settings”.

H) Foot switch

The foot switch is connected to the back of the BICOM optima to the socket marked “foot switch” using a jack plug. The foot switch is used for different functions as shown below:

EAP testing to save the values tested and to switch from one acupuncture point to another

In the amplification and frequency test function, the test process is stopped and restarted with the foot switch

In menu 8 potentiation programs the foot switch is used to switch back and forth from one program to the next

I) Cup Board

The Cup Board provides for a clear allocation of the input and output cups.

The grey cable of the Cup Board is connected to the grey Cup Board socket on the back side of the BICOM optima.

The plexiglass inserts are color coded:

Black rimmed: Input cup Channel 1 (main channel): Information is sent to the device.

Yellow rimmed: Input cup Channel 2: Additional substances can be sent to the device.

Red rimmed: Output cup: Information from Channel 1 and Channel 2 is sent from the device to the brass cup.

Please see section 3 of this chapter for the correct usage of the cups and the meaning of the color coding. Information concerning the cleaning can be found in Chapter 7.

Note! Please be sure that no information of the previous patient is left in the brass cups.


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J) Audio adjustment

The volume can be adjusted on a scale of 0 – 100 in increments of 10.

1. EAP test volume

Pressing the EAP button opens a window in the right hand display from which the volume can be adjusted. Tap on the slide bar at the desired loudness until the blue dot reaches this point. Confirm with OK. Alternatively the volume can be adjusted manually via the main menu in the left hand screen by using the following number combinations:

Select from the main menu the number “9”

Select “IPC settings = 1”

Select “Audio adjustment = 3”

By pressing either the up or down arrow or by tapping on the screen you select the volume intensity you want. For further information see DMI volume.

2. DMI volume

The volume for the EAP testing uses the same number combinations as above.

Select from the main menu the number “9”

Select “IPC settings = 1”

Select “Volume adjustment = 3”

In order to navigate between the DMI and EAP sound press the plus or minus symbol on the respective field. The selected field changes its color to turquoise. Now you can change the volume by either tapping the plus or minus symbol.

By pressing either the up or down arrow you can choose between DMI and EAP sound. As soon as the selected field turns turquoise you can select the volume intensity you want by using the left or right arrow.


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K) Device modules

1. EAP test section

It’s a well-known fact that there are various energetic test methods. One of these is electro acupuncture testing, or EAP testing for short. The BICOM optima comes with an EAP test module. This is recognized by the second touch screen.

The following functions, which will be described individually in a later chapter, can be performed with the EAP test section:

1. Conductance and quadrant testing

2. Measurement of voltage in the mouth area in millivolts

3. Measurement of current intensity in the mouth area in microamperes

4. Acupuncture testing

5. Testing out allergic, toxic and microbial stresses

6. Testing the optimal device setting

7. Point therapy

8. Medication test

EAP testing is based on tissue conductivity which is measured at the acupuncture points using minimal current flow. The readings on the test reading indicator are not physical measuring units or physiological laboratory readings. The reading indicates the degree of conductivity and allows conclusions to be reached on the energetic state of the particular meridian or organ area. EAP testing is not a diagnosis procedure.


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2. Components of the EAP test module

a) Touch screen with EAP test reading

b) EAP button allowing the modes (I, O, MT, DU, DI) to be set

c) Volume control for test volume

d) Test and therapy stylus (test instrument)

e) Test honeycomb (optional)

f) Foot switch

a) The EAP test reading occupies the right hand display.

The volume can be adjusted on a scale of 0 – 100 in increments of 10. The relevant basic programs for conductance testing are marked on the scale.

b) EAP multifunction buttons

Various functions can be set with the multifunction buttons found in the left hand margin of the right touch screen. Tap the mode required in the right hand touch screen which then changes to dark blue and is also shown in the right hand margin in the EAP button. The following modes can be selected:


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Switch position

Function Information flow

I

Test General switch position for acupuncture testing, for allergy testing and testing stresses and for testing device settings: the information is fed from the therapy section to the cylindrical hand electrode.

O Test The information is fed from the therapy section to the test tip of the test stylus

MT Test Testing of medication only via the honeycomb without switching on the therapy section. The information is relayed to the cylindrical hand electrode

DU Test Voltage in millivolts (mV) in the mouth. A value of 10 = 100 mV

Di Test Testing the current intensity in the mouth in microamperes (μA). A value of 10 = 10 μA

The points on the body which are touched with the test stylus have different standard values as can be seen in the table below:

Test areas Standard values

Acupuncture test points on the body, hands and feet 48 – 60

Hypothalamus points TW 20 80 – 82

Quadrant values 30 – 40

Conductance value hand-hand 80

c) The volume can be adjusted for EAP testing by pressing the EAP button and then tapping on the slide bar for the desired volume (see also Chapter 2 J) in the right hand touch screen. As the audible signal indicates the magnitude of the test reading, the test volume is an additional help for the experienced.


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d) Pressure curve: A pressure curve graph is shown in the right hand screen. This curve shows the plateau of the measured value and also the pressure exerted during the test using the EAP stylus.

e) Test and therapy stylus (test instrument): The test instrument consists of two parts, namely a test stylus, which is connected to a dark blue cable, and a light blue connecting cable for a cylindrical hand electrode. Both cables are connected using a 7 pin connector. This connector is inserted into the socket marked “Stylus” and screwed tight.

f) An additional blue cable serves to connect the medication test honeycomb. One end is inserted in the blue safety plug socket marked Test Input on the back of the device (on the side of the EAP test section) and the other end is connected to the test honeycomb in which the ampoules can be placed (only for medication testing according to Dr. Voll, without a BICOM test program).

Important note: The test stylus has, at the front near the handle, a push button which does not engage. It is used to perform point therapy on an acupuncture point. This push button should not be pressed when testing.

If the button is pushed and the START button for the main channel is activated a point therapy is carried out on the acupuncture point. The switch positions have the following meanings in point therapy:


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Switch on I When the button is pressed the therapy stylus is the device input and the hand electrode the output.

Switch on O When the button is pressed. The hand electrode is the device input and the therapy stylus the output.

When the mode “DU“ or “DI“ is selected and the button on the test stylus is pressed the reading reverts back to “Zero“.

g) The foot switch has various functions which have been already explained in section H.


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3. IR module – Infrared transmitter receiver (optional)

The following description applies only if an infrared transmitter receiver system (IR) is provided. More information on testing can be found in the chapter “Practical information for testing”. The infrared transmitter receiver (IR) consists of the following parts.

a) External infrared transmitter in a flat black case with a brass contact electrode and an infrared transmitter window. The brass contact electrode picks up the information from the ampoules and transmits it forwards and upwards via this window to the receiving eye on the device (top right).

The IR transmitter contains a nickel metal hybrid (NiMH) battery. The transmitter must not therefore be disposed of with domestic waste.

b) An infrared receiver module built into the BICOM optima picks up the signals transmitted via an infrared receiving eye (top right on the device). Depending on the selected mode made by pressing the IR button on the BICOM optima (TH/MT) the information will be transmitted either to the therapy part or to the EAP test part.

c) The charging cable for the infrared transmitter (IR) has at one end a 5-pin connector which is inserted into the 5-pin plug contact on the back and then screwed tight. The socket for the IR charging cable is marked IR charging socket. The charging cable should be removed after charging is completed.

d) The IR button for mode selection, TH, O, MT: Using the IR button on the top right of the device you select the mode which determines where the information will go to. TH for the therapy part and MT to the test part for medication testing.

e) Also a test slider and test clamp made of plexiglass for covering ampoules which are not going to be tested.

f) An LED on the device which indicates when information reaches the device.

g) The practical usage of the infrared transmitter for testing purposes is explained in the chapter “Practical information for testing”. What follows is a description of the technical functions :

The transmitter is switched on with the ON/OFF button.

When the transmitter is operating, the green “operating” diode lights up.

The correct transmission of the IR signal of the BICOM optima device is indicated by a red LED next to the infrared receiving eye marked IR. If this diode does not light up, the transmit function is faulty.

When the transmitter is switched off, an audible signal is heard. The green diode on the transmitter and the red diode on the device go out.


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The yellow “charge” LED lights up, when the IR transmitter’s battery runs down and the transmitter needs charging.

To charge the transmitter, connect it with the charging cable which is connected to the back of the BICOM optima. The appropriate socket is marked “Laden/Charge”. When the transmitter is being charged, the green diode indicates the charging process. The IR may be used for testing while charging.

The infrared signal has relatively high power consumption so the transmitter should be switched off after use. If the transmitter is inadvertently left on, it will switch off automatically after a short time.

The transmitter is simply placed on the ampoule panel for testing. Information is transmitted from the ampoules covered by the brass plate into the device. One row of ampoules can be scanned at a time and do not need to be completely covered. If the test result is positive, an ampoule near the brass plate is causing resonance (or is in agreement). This ampoule must then be isolated with the test slide and test clamp.

h) Function of the three modes MT, 0, TH: This switch operates two fundamental procedures in testing:

If the switch is on MT = medication test, then the information goes straight to the EAP test section without the intervention of a BICOM test program and is fed (unmodulated) to the cylindrical hand electrode of the test instrument. No test program needs to be set on the BICOM optima. Only medication can be tested in this switch position, no toxins or allergens

If the switch is on TH = therapy, the information is fed via the therapy section of the BICOM optima and modulated by the test program previously set (amplified, attenuated, inverted). A test program must therefore be set by the therapist – for example 170 for toxins and allergens or 171 for medication.

The Output Test button must be pressed at the same time so that the information is fed from the therapy section to the cylindrical hand electrode of the EAP test section. The multifunction switch at the top is set to “I”. The exact procedure is described in detail in a later chapter.

If the Output Test button is not pressed, the test information is automatically sent via the modulation mat to the patient. The three-way switch is only present if an IR system is incorporated.


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Chapter 3 – Quick start guide for the BICOM optima _____________________________________________________________________________ The display guides the user through the menu in a clear manner. The users’ attention is drawn to the following points however.

A) Symbols and abbreviations used in the menus

1. The abbreviation “sPH” indicates that important information can be found in the program handbook, which users are recommended to consult.

2. An “*” asterisk after a program name means that this program can be used as an alternative program.

3. A-SW stands for amplification sweep

4. BP stands for bandpass

5. CL stands for the “Clear” key

6. Con or Co means constant

7. CV means conductance value

8. DA means tooth area

9. “E” stands for “Enter”. Use the “Enter” button found either in the arrow keys or keyboard or the “E” found on the lower part of the screen.

10. Freq means frequency

11. Incr/decr (or In/De) means increase or decrease

12. Man means manual

13. The letter P is frequently used as an abbreviation for program

14. PS means program sequence

15. QV means quadrant values

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16. SW stands for sweep

17. SW-Decr stands for sweep decrease

18. SW-Incr stands for sweep increase

19. SW-Symmetrical stands for symmetrical sweep (increasing and decreasing sweep)

20. SW-Test stands for sweep test

21. Sym-SW stands for symmetrical sweep


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B) General procedure for each program number called up

1. Main channel – therapy channel 1

Stored programs can be called up from main menus 1, 2, 3 and 4 using a preset procedure as described below.

Four information windows are available for each individual program. These can be called up and viewed in turn from the start position using the Enter key.

1. The start window. This window is shown after entering a program. It contains

the description or indication

the run time of the therapy program

recommended contents for the memory device and cups if the indication is known as shown below

The therapy time can be altered in this window using the arrow keys in the cross-over switch or by using the +/- buttons in the screen. If the selected program is used frequently with this amended therapy time, the program can be saved with the modified therapy time by pressing the “4”-button and giving it its own program number between 1000 and 1299.


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From this start window you can proceed to the windows 2, 3 and 4 which contain information for this program by pressing the Enter button.

2. The second window contains recommendations in written and diagrammatic form for arranging the input electrode(s). This window cannot be modified. It is provided purely for information. Pressing the Enter key again takes you to the 3rd window.

3. The third window likewise contains recommendations, in written and diagrammatic form, for positioning the output electrodes. From here the Enter key takes you to the 4th window.

4. This window displays all the parameters of the program.

5. Starting the program

By pressing the white START button the program can now be started.

Programs can be started from any window; you do not have to proceed through all windows to start a program. The program can be started from any of the above mentioned windows by pressing the white START button.

Using the backspace key () you can move back to the previous window in case you need to change settings.

After pressing the START button a reminder window appears asking if all necessary preparations have been done. These should then be checked.


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The question is also asked, if channel 2 is filled and activated. This is the right moment to place substances in the cup of the Cup Board (or honeycomb, yellow cable) for channel 2 and determine the amplification and therapy time if needed.

6. Calling up therapy parameters:

You can view the therapy parameters while an individual program, or an individual program within a program sequence is running, by pressing and holding down the “1” key. If a substance complex has been introduced for channel 2, this is also indicated. When the “1” key is released, the screen then returns to the therapy display after 2 seconds.

7. In the 4th program window changes can be made in the parameters by pressing the “5” key here. The menu then opens the first parameter and leads you through all the possible settings. You select the parameter you want from the available options using the control number indicated or by pressing the Enter button. This brings you to the next interface. You can always go back one screen with the () key.

You can switch from one parameter to the next using the arrow key or (in some windows) the foot switch and confirm with Enter.

Numerical amendments are performed manually using the arrow keys and confirmed with Enter.

The settings can be tested to optimise the selected parameters. To do so, simply press the START button. Program information is then available through the modulation mat or an output electrode.

When all the required amendments have been made, the start screen appears.


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Alterations to a program can be made temporarily for that particular application or saved using a number between 1000 and 1299. Pressing the “Save = 4” button takes you to the “Save“ window.

Indication details can also be added to the modified program by means of the alphanumeric keypad. More information can be found in “Chapter 3, section D”. It can then subsequently be called up again in menu 2 with the appropriate number or in menu 3 under “Own = 3”.


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2. Channel 2 – description and procedure for channel 2

A second therapy channel can be activated with the BICOM optima in addition to the main channel. The purpose of the second channel is to apply stabilising frequency patterns from naturopathic substances, such as organ ampoules, precious stones, etc. to accompany Bicom therapy.

The yellow-rimmed input cup in the Cup Board is provided to accommodate these external substances. Alternatively the honeycomb can be used. This is connected with two yellow cables to the yellow sockets on the back of the device (see description of the back of the device). The honeycomb can only ever be used together with a selected therapy.

As channel 2 is always set to therapy type A only supporting and building up substances should be placed in the cup of the Cup Board or in the honeycomb that is connected with yellow cables and not secretions and excretions. The amplification and therapy time can be set individually.

However the substance complexes available to the BICOM optima via channel 2 can also be called up and applied from main menu 6 (also independently of the main channel).

Channel 2 is always set to therapy type A. The therapy time can be set individually and differently from the main therapy. There is no separate output. Instead substance information simply passes to the patient via the modulation mat or via red cables connected to the red-rimmed output cup or via the grey cable to the red-rimmed output cup in the Cup Board.

The procedure is as follows: set a therapy program or a program sequence, for example, regulating adrenalin secretion.

The accompanying information can be chosen either from external substances or from the BICOM optima’s digitised substances in the substance complexes. In many cases it is often known which substance information is helpful for certain indications, for example Propolis in cases of inflammation. During our seminars and congress and in literature we frequently give recommendations that have come to us through practical use.

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channel 2 is pressed, a menu window appears asking whether information is coming from the yellow-rimmed input cup in the Cup Board or the honeycomb or digitized information from the BICOM optima’s menu 6 is to be applied.

If the START key is pressed straight away, however, a window appears reminding the user to check whether the substance has been placed in the cup and the electrodes positioned and asking if channel 2 is filled and activated.

You can also press the key for channel 2 at this point. The above-mentioned menu window then appears asking you to choose between the two options.


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Native substances via the input cup

External substances are called up by selecting the option “Honeycomb / yellow input cup =1” and placing the substance or ampoule in the input cup of the Cup Board or honeycomb for channel 2.

If the ”1” key is selected, then the following window appears in which you can change the amplification and running time for channel 2.

You first alter the amplification, if necessary and then use the right arrow key to move to Time/min to alter this, if need be. You can then start the program.

The message box appears again confirming that channel 2 is activated. Press the START button and both channels run. The function keys for channel 2 and START light up.


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Stored substance complexes

You can also call up the substance complexes stored in the BICOM optima as a support, from the following menu window by pressing “With stored substance = 2”.

The menu window for substance complexes then appears, in which you can select by category or alphabetically. See “Chapter 3 section H – Calling up substance complexes.”

To test a substance complex energetically press the “START Channel 2” button immediately after calling up the list of substance complexes. In this case, the therapy information from channel 1 and channel 2 pass on to the modulation mat together. Once you have made your selection and confirmed with the “Enter” key, then the following window, for example, is displayed and you can start the program.

If the “Output test“ button is not pressed the information when doing EAP testing is sent to the modulation mat. If the modulation mat is not connected then “Output test” must be pressed.


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Caution: with some substance complexes – e.g. allergens – a message appears warning not to use these substance complexes if a therapy is running via the main channel.

In this case, press the () key to return to the list of categories and make a fresh selection.

Channel 2 starts at the same time as the main channel. The therapy time for channel 2 automatically runs at the same time as that for the main channel unless it is modified. If the time for channel 2 is reduced, channel 2 switches off earlier at the appropriate time and the main channel continues running.

If the time for channel 2 is extended, the main channel switches off after the normal therapy time and channel 2 continues. Channel 2 can also be interrupted by pressing the channel 2 key again.

Summary:

1. Channel 2 input cup in the Cup Board or honeycomb cannot be started on its own but must always be used in conjunction with the main channel.

2. Information from channel 2 is only applied via the modulation mat respectively the chip memory device or the red-rimmed output cup in the Cup Board. This means that the information cannot be tested or used for treatment via the electrodes connected to red cables.

3. Channel 2 only ever runs with therapy mode A.

4. Amplification and running time can only be altered for channel 2 when using the yellow-rimmed cup or honeycomb.

5. If the time is not altered, the running time for channel 2 is simultaneous with that for the main channel.

6. The yellow function button lights up when channel 2 is running.

7. The input for Channel 2 is always active even if only a substance complex was selected.

8. Only the time can be changed for the selected substance complexes for Channel 2 from menu 6.


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C) Basic therapy selection – main menu 1

The basic therapies are grouped according to certain criteria as can be seen below. After having selected a group using the menu number you gain access to the individual therapy programs in this group.

Standard Basic Therapies = 1 Contains 2 basic programs, namely a program in the low deep frequency range between 1 and 25 Hz and a program in the 10 Hz to 150 kHz range. They can be selected according to the patient’s general state of health as well as according to the results of conductance testing. Both programs have amplification and also a frequency sweep. These group 1 basic therapies should be applied before administrating a single program or a program sequence in the low deep frequency range.

Extended Basic Therapies = 2 Contains 3 basic therapies: one program in the low deep frequency range from 1 to 25 Hz, one program in the 10 Hz to 250 kHz range with an increasing bandpass sweep and one program in the 10 Hz to 250 kHz range with an decreasing bandpass sweep. They


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can be selected according to the patient’s general state of health as well as according to the results of conductance testing. The time for the amplification sweep (A-SW) and the frequency sweep (F-SW) have been extended for the basic therapies to 999 seconds. These group basic therapies should be applied before administrating a single program or a program sequence.

Standardized Basis Systematic = 3 Through the reduction of the commonest stress the Standardized Basic Systematics’ aim is to give a comprehensive therapy for allergies and many chronic diseases. The systematic consists of 5 therapy sessions. We recommend applying the individual sessions weekly. If necessary the sessions can be applied at larger intervals.

Before each sessions the patient’s conductance value is tested (see Chapter 6). According to the result or according to your experience a basic therapy from the “Extended Basic Therapies=1” is selected. The therapy is then started. Please follow the instructions in the menu.

Once the basic therapy has ended one must return to the start menu for the basis systematic. There the next session of the Systematic is selected ”1st session: elimination after basic therapy 2014 = 2”. Press either the 2 key or tap the screen in order to continue. Then follow the directions in the menu for starting the program.

After the basic therapy proceed with menu 2 then 3 etc. Please note that before the 4th and 5th session no basic therapy is given. This is only a recommendation.


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Basic therapies before the year 2009

Basic therapies from the year 2000 = 1 contains basic therapies in the 10 Hz to 150 kHz range with an amplification sweep (A-SW) and a frequency sweep (F-SW). They can be selected according to the patient’s general state of health as well as according to the results of conductance testing.

Basic therapies from the year 1994 = 2 contains basic therapies that can be selected either according to the conductance value test or by the mean quadrant value test. All programs in this group are in the 10Hz to 150 kHz range with a frequency sweep.


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The basic therapies from the year 1988 = 3 are only selected according to the patient’s general state of health.

These programs are also in the frequency range of 10 Hz to 150 kHz and have a frequency sweep and a constant amplification.

The following table shows the basic therapies groups and the different parameters.

Overview of the basic therapies

Group Number Frequency range

Bandpass Amplification Selection Time

Extended Basic Therapies

10250 to 10255

1 Hz to 25 Hz and 10 Hz to 250 kHz

F-SW up to 999 sec

A-SW up to 999 sec

Conductance test or diagnosis

20 – 24 min

Standard Basic Therapies

10130 to 10135

1 Hz to 25 Hz and 10 Hz to 150 kHz

F-SW up to 240 sec

A-SW up to 300 sec

Conductance test or diagnosis

9 – 12 min


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Before 2009

Group Number Frequency range

Bandpass Amplification Selection Time

2000 130 – 135 10 Hz to 150 kHz

F-SW A-SW Conductance test or diagnosis

5 – 8 min

1994 120 – 26 10 Hz to 150 kHz

F-SW Constant Conductance test or mean quadrant value test

5 min

1988 100 – 105 10 Hz to 150 kHz

F-SW Constant Diagnosis 8 – 15 min

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D) Selecting follow up therapies according to numbers – main menu 2

1. Entering a program

In this menu programs can be entered with the numbers 10 to 999, your own programs from 1000 onwards as well as programs for the low deep frequencies from 3003 upwards. The 5-digit program sequences can only be called up via main menu 4.

If the program number is known select control number 2 “Program number” from the main menu. A window appears in which either a 2, 3 or 4 digit number can be entered. The 3 digit numbers are frequently used for a number of indications and therefore carry different indication identifiers.

To call up the indication identifier needed you first enter the number followed by a dot and press the Enter button. This opens a new window with a list of all indications that have this program number.

Attention: If a dot is not entered no indications are shown which means, neither the placement of electrodes nor the information concerning the filling of the input and output cups is shown. You have to select an indication (e.g.530.1) to be able to see the placement of the electrodes.

From this window one selects the indication using the arrow key and confirms the selection by pressing the Enter button which brings you to the start window.


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2. Entering several programs Programs can be selected in a row using the program number by selecting main menu 2 or the program name by selecting main menu 3 (see “Chapter 3, section E”). A maximum of 6 therapy programs can be entered at one time.

Important note: it is important not to enter too many programs at once at the start of treatment until you know how responsive the patient is.

You have the choice of selecting programs with or without indication descriptions.

a) Entering several programs without indication descriptions

If you enter a program number followed immediately by a comma, you can add another program. Once you have finished entering programs, confirm with Enter.

The input sequence is therefore very straightforward in this case:

Number – comma / number – comma / number – comma / number – Enter

If an incorrect number is entered, this is shown on the screen.

The two screens below show how an input sequence would look:

At this point you can make the changes indicated with the keys “Clear”, “5” or “6” or, if the input is correct, confirm once again with Enter. The start window then appears.

By pressing the Enter button from this window the placement of electrodes and the filling of the input and output cups are shown for the program highlighted in green. Use the arrow key to highlight the next program.


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b) Entering programs with a pause to change electrodes

It may be necessary, during the course of therapy, to insert a pause because the electrodes need to be changed. This is done simply by entering two commas. The input sequence is then, for example:

Number 10 – comma Number 133 – comma – comma = pause Number 530 – comma Number 710 – comma – comma = pause Number 998 – Enter – input complete

c) Entering programs with indication descriptions (no pause)

If you insert a dot after entering the number and then confirm with a comma, a list of conditions which can be treated with this program number appears.

Select the appropriate indication with the up and down arrow keys and confirm this with Enter.

The input sequence for example is then as follows: 500 – full stop (dot) – comma – select indication – Enter / 530 – full stop (dot) – comma – select indication – Enter / 310 – full stop (dot) – comma – select indication – Enter / 900 – full stop (dot) – Enter – select indication – Enter – input complete


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d) Inserting a therapy pause to change electrodes

If the electrodes need changing within a therapy program sequence, a pause can be inserted. Two commas must be entered to do so.

When entering programs together with therapy descriptions the sequence is as follows: 530 – full stop (dot) – comma – select indication – Enter / 500 – full stop (dot) – comma – select indication – Enter / comma-comma = pause 300 – full stop (dot) – comma – select indication – Enter / 930 – full stop (dot) – comma – select indication – Enter / comma-comma = pause 999 – full stop (dot) – Enter – select indication – Enter – input complete

As can be seen from the screen, an assembled list of programs can subsequently be refined.

If you select a program or a pause with the arrow key, you can delete this entry with the

Clear key.

If another program needs to be inserted between 2 programs or at the end of the program sequence, select the place above where the program should be inserted and press the number “6” key. An interface for entering the program appears.

If the assembled program sequence has proven effective and you want to use it frequently, it can be saved as your own program sequence in the series of numbers from 40000 to 40099 by pressing the number “5” key. Please do not try to alter the program sequence numbers in the BICOM optima which have been pre-selected.

e) Saving programs as your own program sequence

The procedure for assembling series of programs from menu 2 has been described in detail in the preceding paragraphs. This combination of programs can be saved as your own sequence with the number “5” key.


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The menu always indicates the next number available. The number can be given an indication description if the dot key in this screen is pressed. Text is input in exactly the same way as with an SMS keypad on a mobile phone.

Once input is complete, the program can be saved with the Enter key and ultimately started.

All programs in the number sequence 10 to 999 can be saved for your own series, as well as your own programs from 1000 to 1299 and the sequence of low deep frequency programs from 3000 upwards. Up to 6 single programs in menu 2 can be joined together to make a program sequence.

f) Entering text via the alphanumeric (SMS) keypad

For those users not so familiar with typing text messages, here is a summary of how to operate the alphanumeric keypad:

Several letters of the alphabet can be written with each key on the keypad, e.g. 5 = jkl or 8 = tuv

To type “l”, press the “5” key three times in quick succession or to type a “k”, just press the key twice

The first letter of a term is always in capital letters

Use the right and left arrow keys to switch between normal and capital letters in the text

If you enter the wrong letter, delete it with the Clear key

Press the “0” key twice for a space


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E) Selecting the programs alphabetically – main menu 3

The programs in menu 3 have an indication description. The programs can be called up by category or specialist field or by the whole list arranged alphabetically. Your own saved programs are not held here. They are saved in a separate file called “Own = 3”.

1. Selecting by “Categories = 1” and “Specialist field = 4” In this case the list of categories or specialist field is shown in alphabetical order.

The categories or specialist field indicated are accessed with the up and down arrow keys and opened with Enter upon which the following interface appears.

Here all programs in the selected list can be called up with the dot key or a term can first be entered using the SMS keypad for example, “rheu”, and then confirmed with the dot key. Then all the programs appear which contain the term "rheu".


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To start testing, you then press the START key and can test out the programs in turn on the patient to determine whether they are appropriate for this application. The appropriate programs are then confirmed with the comma key, as described earlier. The last program is confirmed with Enter whereby the selected programs are then displayed e.g.:

Pauses can also be inserted into these lists. After entering a program with a comma, type another comma and then select the next program.

As can be seen from the screen, a list which has been assembled as described in the previous chapter can be refined by removing or adding programs or pauses with the “Clear”, “5” and “6” and “comma” keys.

Pressing the Enter key again takes you to the start menu.

The selected programs are displayed again in turn in the top bar of the screen and can be individually selected by using the arrow keys.


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2. Entire list “Alphabetical = 2” The entire list is called up with the option ”Alphabetical = 2”. The same interface appears as described in the first section. Programs are also selected in the same way.

If, in this interface, the dot key is pressed, the whole alphabetical list appears. If a term is entered via the SMS keypad, all programs containing this term are displayed.

Calling up the entire list with the dot key:

Selecting by entering a term and confirming with the dot key:

All other functions proceed exactly as already described in the first section of this chapter.

3. Own = 3 This menu allows you to call up all programs created by yourself. Once opened, the programs can be modified or deleted.


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F) Calling up program sequences – main menu 4

Program sequences are under number 4 in the main menu. They are listed in alphabetical order according to indication. From the main menu the following sub menus are shown.

Allergy = 1

Human = 2

Dental = 3

Veterinary = 4

Own program sequences = 7 (only your own stored program sequences; see section D and E on how to create a program sequence and call up a program sequence)

Sorted according to program sequence numbers = 8

1. Allergy program sequences

To treat an allergy you should call up the allergy program sequences.

Program sequences are assembled by type of allergy and can therefore be called up by indication, for example 10310 Allergy, early reaction type: Native allergens – Enter.


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This opens the menu for the treatment and program sequence of this series. The appropriate program sequence can be selected according to whether it is the first, second or third session.

If, for example, you open the program sequence for the first week’s treatment, the following start window is displayed:

2. Program sequences for human, veterinary medicine and dentistry

The program sequences for human and veterinary medicine and dentistry are also arranged alphabetically by indication and can be accessed with the up and down arrow keys.


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a) Selecting a program sequence

We will consider the option human = 2, by way of example for the options dental = 3 and veterinary = 4. If the number “2” key is pressed, all the available program sequences for human medicine appear.

If, at this point, you enter the initial sequence of letters for a term or even an entire term, this input has to be confirmed with the dot key. A list of program sequences is then opened containing this term or sequence of letters, for example “intest” (for intestine).

For safety reasons only one sequence can be entered, for example “Intestinal flora, to improve“.


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b) Indicating electrode positioning To display electrode positioning, use the upward pointing arrow to highlight “Show electrodes = E” and then confirm with Enter.

The positioning of the input electrodes is then shown.

The Enter key or the “E” highlighted blue is then used to advance to the position of the output electrode. In most cases the modulation mat is the output electrode.

Pressing Enter again takes you to the start menu and you can start the program.

c) Modifying individual programs It is not advisable to undertake complicated modifications to programs. However, since the possibility exists, this will be described briefly.

In the window displaying the program sequences, select a program with the up and down arrow keys and confirm with Enter or the “E” highlighted blue.


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The program menu opens as follows:

The menu is called up with the number “5” key and the parameters can be called up in turn and modified. Modification proceeds in the same way as described in the following section “G) Assembling your own programs – main menu 5”.

3. Calling up your own program sequences Under sub menu 7 all program sequences that you have created can be called up or individually deleted.

4. Calling up program sequences using the program numbers

All pre-programmed 5-digit program sequences can be called up using sub menu 8 (from the main menu select program sequences = 4) and the corresponding program number.

G) Assembling your own programs – main menu 5 Under the main menu number 5 individual parameters can be put together to personalize a therapy for a patient. This therapy can then be stored under a new number.

If main menu 5 is selected, the interfaces for all the variable parameters appear after pressing Enter in order, starting with the menu window for therapy types.

Important note: this menu is chosen if you have mastered an energetic test procedure and want to put together a highly specific program for a patient.


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The first interface shows the therapy modes. You can scroll through the therapy modes in turn with the up and down arrow keys and test them. To start the testing please press the white START button. The appropriate therapy mode is confirmed with the Enter key. More detailed explanations can be found in “Chapter 4 – Description of therapy parameters”. Therapy type can also be selected by simply entering the relevant reference or control number.

Then comes the frequency range. Here you can choose between the 10 Hz to 250 kHz frequency range (normal range) and the 1 Hz to 25 Hz (low deep frequency) range. Here too the relevant frequency range can be ascertained by testing and then confirmed with Enter or selected straight away with the control number. To start the testing please press the white START button. The next parameter is the bandpass functions as follows:

Bandpass sweep = 1: the selected frequency band is swept through in small steps from the lowest to the highest frequency in a time frame of your choice. If you choose option 1, the following window opens in which the sweep rate can be set.


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Note: The lower frequencies react more sluggishly than the higher ones. So if the 1 to 25 Hz frequency range is selected, it should be noted that a single bandpass sweep from 1 to 25 Hz cannot be set at less than 120 seconds. Consequently therapy time should not be set below 2 minutes.

Selecting bandpass = 2: in this option you can select a small section of a chosen frequency band, e.g. 100 kHz or 100 Hz or 1.5 Hz, etc. The frequency range selected in this way does not alter during therapy.

You can move through the frequency band at greater intervals with the right and left arrow keys. The up and down arrow keys can then be used to fine-tune the setting. Alternatively use the blue +/- buttons.

Bandpass test = 3: the bandpass to choose can be determined with this option by means of testing. You set the time for the test rate which appears appropriate for your own test technique and confirm this with the Enter key.

The test process is started and stopped with the dot key or the foot switch. The up and down arrow keys are used to fine-tune the setting.

Without bandpass = 4: this option means that the entire available frequency band is set. All frequencies from 10 Hz to 250 kHz or 1 Hz to 25 Hz are given back at once as the therapy signal. When this option is chosen, the software switches immediately to the various amplifications available.


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As you can see, 6 different settings can be selected. The choice is made either using the up and down arrow keys where you can test the best setting (with the white START button pressed) or you enter the reference number. Further explanations can be found in “Chapter 4 – Description of therapy parameters” under “Bandpass settings”.

Once the bandpass option has been selected or determined, the amplification (extent of the amplitude) must be set. This takes place with the following interface:

If you hold down the up and down arrows, you can alter the setting in larger increments. Just touch them to fine-tune the setting (or use the blue +/- buttons). This can be tested and checked just to make sure with the START button pressed. Once the right amplification has been found, it is confirmed with Enter as usual.

If, on the other hand, you want to test the amplification beforehand, you press the comma key. A test window then appears.


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Here too you choose the test rate which appears appropriate for testing the amplification in an efficient and yet safe manner and confirm with Enter. The start window for the test process then opens. This is started and stopped with the dot key or the foot switch. Once the right amplification is found, this is confirmed with Enter.

Once the amplification is confirmed with Enter, the next interface for interval setting or continuous mode opens.

Selection is made with the “0” key as shown. Interval setting means that therapy runs for 3 seconds and is switched off for 1 second.

The aim of this rhythm is that fresh therapeutic impulses occur again and again. If you advance with the Enter key, the window for setting therapy time appears.


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The time shown can be altered with the up and down arrow keys (or the blue +/- buttons) and confirmed with Enter. You then see the window with the summary of the single parameters.

Pressing the START button takes you to the reminder window.

This asks whether the electrodes have been positioned, the correct contents have been placed in the input and output cups and channel 2 is to be activated.


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H) Calling up substance complexes – main menu 6

If the information from a substance complex is to be applied separately, then you must choose menu 6.

1. General description

Main menu 6 contains a complete list of over 500 substance complexes subdivided by categories. They are listed alphabetically and can either be selected by indication or determined by means of energetic testing.

Substance complexes are the information from indication-related nosodes and naturopathic remedies which is saved digitally in potency accords (serial dilution). The following examples show how they are made up.

Ablatio (retinal detachment) Arteries autoimmune CF Shasta Daisy Crotalus horr. Chervil Manganum aceticum Naja tripudians Vipera berus Adnexitis acute Adnexitis AE Koa Apis mellificia Calcium bromatum Adnexitis chronic Adnexitis Calcium bromatum Hepar sulfuris LT haematite Herb Robert

CF = California Flower

AE = Aloha Essence

LT = Lito Therapy


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2. Selecting a substance complex by indication When selecting a substance complex one usually selects the option “Categories = 1” and using the arrow keys makes the selection of the category and confirms the selection by pressing Enter. The individual substance complex is then also selected using the arrow keys. To confirm the selection press Enter. The program can then be started. Naturally your selection can be made directly with the touch screen.

Subdivided by category

Complete alphabetical list

3. Selecting a substance complex according to indication To test a substance complex one proceeds as explained above. Press the START key to begin testing (the channel 2 key automatically switches on in this case – the test program proceeds). Testing is made much easier by the fact that you can advance from one substance to the next with the foot switch. If you operate the foot switch twice in quick succession, you can move back one position.

Testing via the substance categories:

Pressing the “1” key brings up the categories

Select the relevant category with the up and down arrow keys or via the touch screen and confirm with Enter

Press the yellow or white START key – channel 2 automatically switches on

The substance which appears against a blue background can be tested

Press the up and down arrow keys or via the touch screen or the foot switch to advance to the next substance

Thoroughly test out the substances in turn.


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4. Selecting a substance complex via the alphabetical list First press the “2” key

Call up the complete alphabetical list with the dot key or select an appropriate term using the SMS keypad

The blue highlighted substance can be selected / tested

Press the up and down arrow keys or via the touch screen or the foot switch to advance to the next substance

The information from channel 2 is transferred to the red-rimmed output cup and the modulation mat. If information from channel 2 needs to be stored in BRT minerals or BRT oils instead of a chip, place the bottle on the opened chip memory device and close the lid. Alternatively a brass cup can be connected with red cable to the device.

When you have found a suitable substance complex, press the enter key and the start window immediately appears.

The therapy time can be altered in this window using the arrow keys.

Pressing Enter (E) gives you the information on the placement of electrodes.

Pressing the START button twice brings you to the start menu, the therapy is running.


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Note: Substance complexes are not a pharmaceutical product but, digitized frequency patterns of naturopathic substances.

They can only be used with bioresonance therapy. They do not fall under any laws or user restrictions for medication and are therefore not to be used as medication.

For this reason no indication related advice concerning medication can be made. The effect is not reached by metabolic, pharmacological or immunological means. Therefore they are not a substitute for medication. Main stream medicine and bioresonance therapy are two completely different therapeutic systems, each having their own rules.

I) EAP testing – main menu 7

EAP testing is just one of several energetic test procedures. Main menu 7 is primarily for users who have attended an EAP seminar and have confidently mastered this test method. When you open the menu, first the selection window appears.

The right hand touch screen shows the EAP reader (appears automatically when opening the EAP menu or when testing with the stylus). The display can be changed to show either the pressure curve or the EAP reading by tapping the appropriate tab in the right hand margin of the screen.


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As you can see, in the left display the first submenu shows the test readings for the conductance value and for the two hypothalamus points on the upper part of the ear and for the four quadrant readings on the thumbs and big toes and the Mean Quadrant Value.

The test readings are displayed on the screen both numerically and by a bar graph. When testing they must be confirmed with the foot switch. They then remain displayed on the screen. The test readings are retained until they are deleted by using the “Clear” key.

The next point to be tested is always marked red.

When you have thoroughly tested all the points on a screen, you can advance to the next screen by operating the foot switch once again. You can also advance to the next screen with the Enter key.

You can return to the previous screen with the () key. The test readings are retained. You can also switch between screens by pressing the home key and then 7 followed by the number of the screen you want to access in the left hand display.

Specific test points can be accessed, tested and checked with the up and down arrow keys. This deletes the previous reading. You can also use it to skip test points.

Pressing the Enter button takes you to the next screen. This takes about 2 seconds.

Foot switch Up and down arrow keys

() key Enter key

Advance 1 test point

Operate once Down arrow key

Go back 1 test point

Operate twice Up arrow key

Go to next screen

If last point confirmed, operate once

Operate once

Go to previous screen

Operate once


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The test procedure in all screens is the same as described earlier.

Pressing the Enter button brings you back to the EAP menu. A new test will overwrite the previous results.

J) Potentising programs – main menu 8

After selecting this menu a window appears showing therapy modes H + Di, Ai and A.

H + Di = 1 is selected to potentise food or for therapy with the body’s own fluids such as blood or urine.

Ai = 2 is for the elimination of toxic substances, metals, environmental poisons etc.

A = 3 is chosen to potentise minerals, trace elements or other beneficial substances.


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As shown in the illustration above, the programs for the chosen therapy type appear on the screen in their relevant potencies. Opening this interface immediately starts the first program in D3 and the programs can be tested and checked in turn with an energetic test procedure.

In this menu you can also advance with the foot switch to the next program or return to a previous program by double clicking the foot switch.

Once you have found an appropriate program, confirm this with Enter. The start window then appears:

You can also alter the therapy time here.

Caution: Channel 2 should not be occupied and switched on for potentiation programs.


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K) Device settings – main menu 9 Four options are displayed for device settings, only the first two are of interest to users. This menu also contains operating instructions for software updates.

All adjustments can be made with the touch screen or the left and right arrow keys.

IPC settings = 1 IPC means industrial computer. If you press the “1” key, the following window opens:

1. Language selection = 1: Using the up and down arrow keys please select one of the

languages and confirm with Enter. The languages offered are:

Chinese (simplified), Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovene, Spanish and Turkish.

2. Date/time adjustment = 2: First the day is displayed which is set with the up and down arrow keys and then confirmed with the Enter key.


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Then the display moves on to the month and year which are set in the same way. Once the date has been entered, the time is displayed which is set in the same way.

3. Audio adjustment = 3: the audible signal for DMI and EAP testing is adjusted in this window. The audible signal is not relevant for therapy.

The volume for DMI and EAP can be regulated between 0 and 100 and is performed with the up and down arrow.

4. Display brightness = 4: in this interface the brightness of both screens and the keys can be set to the desired level with the forward and backward arrow keys.

5. Auto off adjustment = 5: not available – service function only.

6. Update = 6: software updates are performed with the help of this menu. Software updates can be performed on site by the user with a USB pen drive or USB flash stick.


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7. Touch screen:

You have the possiblilty of calibrating the touch screen. The first window asks if you really want to do a calibration. Confirm with Enter or use the touch screen function. A display appears showing a white reticle. Touch the middle of the reticle with your finger for approximately 2 seconds. The reticle wanders to the next point. Once again place your finger for approximately 2 seconds on the middle of the reticle. Repeat this process until the reticle disappears and a message informs you that the display is calibrated.

If you want to keep the old setting confirm on the screen. If you want to keep the new setting and cancel the previous calibration

wait 30 seconds.

Tapping on the display takes you automatically to the IPC settings menu. The right hand display cannot be calibrated.

8. Save/Load: We recommend doing a backup of your own programs and program sequences in regular intervals and before an update. To do this please insert a flash drive pen into the USB slot at the back of the device and tap on the screen “Save own programs / sequences = 1”. The programs and program sequences are automatically stored on the pen drive.


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Note: There is only one backup file for each device on a pen drive. Older backup files are overwritten. However numerous backup files from different devices may be stored on the same pen drive.

To retrieve your backup file tap the ”Load own programs/program sequences = 2”.

Note: Retrieving you backup file will delete any programs in your device done after a backup. Also note that your own programs cannot be transferred to another device via the backup stick as backup files are only for the device that did the backup.

BiCom preferences = 2 This menu primarily relates to settings for test and therapy units.

1. Mat test = 1:

The mat test is activated in main menu 9 – BiCom preferences = 2. Consequently you have the opportunity to deactivate this test. This takes place as follows: When you call up the function “Mat test = 1”, then the following interface first appears:


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Here you can switch the mat test on or off with the zero key:

If the mat test is switched on, the operation of the mat is checked automatically when the device is turned on and when programs are started. If the mat is faulty or a cable is broken, this is immediately indicated by a warning message.

2. Level adjustment = 2:

Service function through our technical department.

3. Foot switch timing = 3:

Not applicable

4. Delete own programs = 4:

All your own programs or those you yourself have saved can be deleted in one go with this menu. If you only want to delete 1 single or just a few programs, this should be carried out in main menu 3 – “Own = 3” programs. Here there is a function for deleting individual programs from the file.

5. Delete own program sequences = 5:

This function is identical to the one above but relates to your own program sequences. If you only want to delete 1 single or just a few programs, this should be carried out in main menu 4 - Own sequences = 7.

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Chapter 4 – Description of therapy parameters _____________________________________________________________________________

First of all, it is important to point out that except for DMI the BICOM optima does not apply any technically generated frequencies1 but picks up the bio information produced by the body in the range between 10 Hz and 250 kHz or in the very low deep frequency range between 1 Hz and 25 Hz and then selects and modulates these in the device according to settings which were previously entered on its control panel.

So essentially, all bio information is fed by means of input electrodes into the device where it is electronically first separated, selected and modulated by electronic equipment. Patient and device form a bio cybernetic control circuit in the course of therapy. Cybernetics is the science of controlling and regulating physical processes. Similarly, bio cybernetics is the science of control and regulation in biological systems.

Consequently it is also important to examine the parameter settings and their significance in more detail.

1 The technically produced energy pertains to the Dynamic Magnetic Impuls field. This lies below the Earth’s magnetic field of 1 μT.

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A) Therapy modes

Six therapy modes with the following descriptions can be set in the BICOM optima. These 6 therapy modes are made possible because the frequency patterns picked up from the patient’s body are separated by a special filter into pathological and physiological frequency patterns which, for the sake of simplicity, are also known as harmonic (H) and disharmonic (D). This results in the therapy modes illustrated in the following diagram.

1. Therapy mode A

The frequency patterns picked up from patients or from substances and selected by the bandpass are not inverted but merely returned to the patient either in amplified or attenuated form. Therapy mode A is used to apply organo-therapeutics, homeopathic remedies and phyto-therapeutic agents, etc. It also serves as provocation for patients whose reactions are inhibited and also to provoke residual toxic stresses in the body.

2. Therapy mode Ai

The frequency patterns picked up from patients or from substances and selected by the bandpass are returned to the patient in inverted form, either amplified or attenuated. This setting is used to treat intolerances and allergies as well as to eliminate toxins, and in patients who are in a Yang state.

3. Therapy mode Ai + A

Therapy modes Ai and A are used alternately. This means switching between attenuation and provocation. This is used on patients with blocked reactions and those contaminated with residual toxins.


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4. Therapy mode H

The separator splits the physiological from the pathological elements of the whole spectrum and feeds these physiological frequency patterns appropriately modulated, amplified or attenuated, back to the patient. This therapy mode is used for chronically exhausted patients or for patients in a poor energetic state.

5. Therapy mode Di

In this therapy mode only pathological frequency patterns are fed back in inverted form, either attenuated or amplified, to treat the patient. It is generally used for interference fields, acute conditions, with acute bacterial as well as viral stress and infections.

6. Therapy mode H + Di

The physiological elements (H) and the pathological elements (D) of the body’s own frequency patterns are separated by the separator. As a result they can be amplified or attenuated differently and fed back to the patient together. The pathological frequency patterns (D) are inverted in this process (Di). This therapy mode is the gentlest form of therapy. It is used predominantly with patients with general complaints which are still severe and/or patients in a state of relative energetic imbalance.


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B) Bandpass settings

A bandpass filter is an electronic feature which allows only a narrow frequency range from the entire spectrum through for therapy, filtering out the range above and below.

The BICOM optima’s narrow bandpass range is selected and adjusted using a defined centre frequency. The bandwidth is ± 4% of the centre frequency indicated. If a bandpass of 100 Hz is set, then the bandwidth reaches from approximately 95.5 Hz to 104.5 Hz.

The BICOM optima operates in the low deep frequency range between 1 Hz and 25 Hz and the frequency range between 10 Hz and 250 kHz. The fundamental waves active in these low ranges are particularly effective as most diseases manifest themselves in these ranges. They are the carriers of the bio information.

If a saved program is entered with a program number, the bandpass is set automatically.

In order to quickly recognize the frequency that is being used during a therapy the cursor lights up not only on the respective spot of the scale but also shows if the bandpass is in the normal range (green) or low deep frequency range (orange). In addition various frequency settings are displayed e.g. wobble or interval.

There are 4 options for bandpass setting

a. Fixed (not wobbling) bandpass

b. Wobbling bandpass

c. Bandpass sweep

d. All frequencies

a. Fixed narrow bandpass

This setting transmits back only a narrow frequency band for therapy which is defined as the centre frequency with 4% tolerance above and below. The centre frequencies referred to in our literature are tailored to the stated indications on the basis of empirical values and testing.


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b. Wobbling narrow bandpass

In a wobbling bandpass setting the narrow bandpass swings to and fro around the centre frequency thereby covering a larger frequency range. If a center frequency of 100 kHz is set, for example, the bandpass runs through a range from around 91 – 112 kHz.

c. Sweeping narrow bandpass

In this setting the narrow bandpass runs through the entire therapy-relevant spectrum between 10 Hz and 250 kHz or in the low deep frequency range between 1 Hz and 25 Hz from the bottom to the top and back again. In this way the entire spectrum is administered continuously to the particular patient in small units or “doses” and the patient is therefore better able to react to the therapy signals. The sweep speed can be set between 3 and 999 seconds; in the low deep frequency range between 120 and 999 seconds. Caution, important note: The frequencies in the low deep frequency range respond more slowly. Consequently the sweep rate should never be set below 120 seconds.

In extensive research on allergy patients in collaboration with Professor Fröhlich and Dr. Monro and Dr. Choy of Nightingale Hospital in London, Professor Smith of Salford University discovered that all bodies respond to beneficial frequencies in fractions of a second while frequencies which are unsuitable are not accepted by the body immediately but require a significantly longer contact time to be effective.

The advantage of the sweeping bandpass is that all the frequency ranges which are relevant for the particular patient are offered one after the other for therapy without needing to be tested out and selected.

d. All bio-information patterns of the frequency range possible

Each bio-information which is fed into the device from the patient is returned to the patient at the same time. As a result the given frequency range is exceeded at its upper and lower limit.


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When “All frequencies” is set, the cursor is “parked” at the right end of the scale at 250 kHz. In reality however, frequencies below 10 Hz and above 250 kHz are also included.

C) Amplification settings

Six amplification versions are available:

1. Constant amplification

2. Stepwise increase and decrease

3. Amplification sweep increasing

4. Amplification sweep decreasing

5. Amplification sweep increasing and decreasing

1. Constant amplification

Most follow-up therapies are programmed with a constant amplification. Each of these programs can be switched to the other available amplifications mentioned.

2. Step increase and decrease

With step increase or step decrease the amplification is automatically increased or reduced in steps during therapy until the set amplification is reached. Therapy time per step can be set between 1 and 999 seconds. Please note that any programs created by you can technically only have a maximum of 999 seconds (we recommend selecting 60 seconds per step).

The lowest possible amplification for A, Ai and Di is 0.025 and the highest amplification is 64-fold. For therapy mode H the lowest amplification is 0.1 and the highest 12.7. These are the amplifications which have proved effective from many years’ observation. There is little sense in setting amplifications above this.

With step increase with therapy modes A, Ai and Di, therapy begins at the lowest possible amplification (0.025) which is then doubled step by step and ends when the selected amplification is reached. With therapy mode H it begins at 0.1 and also ends at the selected amplification.


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If an amplification of 64-fold and 60 seconds per step is selected, therapy for Ai, A and Di begins at 0.025 and then, after 60 seconds, switches to 0.05 then to 0.12, etc. ending after 12 minutes at 64. It is not always divided strictly arithmetically due to the even and odd numbers.

Therapy duration is determined by the number of steps to run through multiplied by the set therapy time per step. With 12 steps and 30 seconds per step, for example, therapy time is 6 minutes.

With step decease, therapy with therapy modes types Ai, A and Di begins at the selected amplification and is then reduced by a half, step by step, until it reaches the lowest value (0.025).

If therapy mode H+Di is set, H and Di are increased or decreased in steps parallel to one another. H and Di amplifications are increased or reduced simultaneously. It may happen here that the H frequencies have reached their lowest value of 0.1 while Di still has several steps to run through.


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Therapy with step increase

In order to change the amplification steps of a step increase or decrease you press “Change = 5” and enter the single parameters till you reach the option “Amplification preference” and select the option “Test =,” (comma) and press the comma key. Proceed with the Enter key to “Test amplification”. The device automatically switches to START. Using the arrow keys or the foot switch you select the required amplification steps for testing and therapy.

Therapeutic significance of step increase and step decrease

Step increase is predominantly used in allergy therapy and to eliminate toxins. Practical experience has shown that step increase is the gentler of the two methods. In exceptional cases step decrease can also be employed after testing. Therapy time of 60 seconds per step is normally sufficient.

You can continue treating superficial allergies or pseudo allergies as before with program 998 with no step increase. All other recommendations regarding careful allergy therapy, as taught in our seminars, still stand, such as starting with a basic therapy, removing obstacles to therapy, stimulating metabolism, intestinal cleansing, etc.

Amplification sweep (A-SW)

Three versions of amplification sweep can be set:

Increasing amplification sweep

Decreasing amplification sweep

Increasing and decreasing amplification sweep

It is important to know that, with the combined therapy mode H + Di, only the Di amplification needs to be set with the H setting automatically being linked to this. The amplifications for Ai, A, Di and H can to be set for the single therapy mode.


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3. Increasing amplification sweep

In the single therapy types Ai, A, Di and H, with increasing amplification sweep the amplification is continuously raised up to the maximum amplification set. When this step is reached, the amplification sweep begins again from bottom to top, as the following diagram shows.

Some basic therapies already have an amplification sweep.

With a few exceptions, the stored follow-up programs do not have an amplification sweep. An amplification sweep can however be set manually in any program.

4. Decreasing amplification sweep

With therapy types Ai, A and Di and H the decreasing amplification sweep is an additional version which can prove beneficial under certain circumstances if an amplification setting does not produce the desired effect. It runs backwards from the highest amplification set to the lowest and then begins again at the highest, as the following diagram illustrates.


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5. Increasing and decreasing amplification sweep

The third version of the amplification sweep is the increasing and decreasing amplification sweep. It has proved to be particularly effective and is programmed in a number of saved programs in the low deep frequency range. The following diagram shows how it operates.

In the combined therapy mode H + Di, the amplifications of H and Di reciprocate one another. The diagram shows examples of the reciprocal amplification sweep with therapy type H + Di. The amplification for H does not need to be set. It is linked to the setting for Di.


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6. DMI (increasing, decreasing and alternating)

DMI offers 3 different modes, depending on the state of the patient:

Increasing e.g. for energetically blocked or weakened patients

Decreasing

e.g. for stressed patients


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Alternating e.g. for patients with burn out

Summary

The single amplification sweep from the lowest to the highest set amplification is standard for all programs with therapy modes A, Ai, Di and H.

With therapy mode H + Di the amplifications for H and Di reciprocate one another’s movement with only the Di amplification needing to be set while the H amplification automatically adapts to it. Reciprocal amplification sweep has proved to be particularly effective for therapy.

The alternating therapy mode Ai and A has an increasing amplification sweep throughout, as can be seen from the diagram, with the amplification for A always being set lower.

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Chapter 5 – Practical information for therapy _____________________________________________________________________________ Bioresonance therapy with the BICOM optima, which has been developed on the basis of practical experience, offers a broad range of different possible uses which are described in the following section to bring you a step closer to applying it in practice.

1. Incorporating the body’s own substances

Incorporating the body’s own substances not only makes BICOM therapy more effective, it adds immensely to the possible uses of the BICOM optima.

The patient’s own substances provide valuable information about a patient’s present condition and are always placed in the input cup right at the start of a basic therapy or connected to the input of the device. Always use the Duran inserts provided in order to keep the cup electrodes clean. These glass inserts are permeable for therapy information. Additional thin-walled test tubes, filter paper, slides, etc. are all suitable for holding substances. These items of equipment should also be kept clean.

Bodily substances are selected according to indication. It is recommended to limit use to a maximum of 3 substances per therapy step. The information relating to this in the BICOM optima is not compulsory therefore, merely a recommendation.

Substances can be used together in any combination, apart from blood and urine. These should not normally be placed in the input cup together. As a guideline, the following substances can be used for treatment: Blood: gallbladder, heart, lungs, lymph Urine: bladder, joints, genital region, skin, lymph, spleen, kidneys Saliva: large intestine, small intestine, joints, genitals, head, neck, stomach,

pancreas, mucous membrane Stool: large intestine, small intestine, gallbladder, lymphatic obstructions, stomach,

pancreas

Other substances can obviously also be used such as surgical material, finger nails, hair, sweat, swabs, etc. The arrangement is straightforward and is evident from the picture.

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The Cup Board connected to the device with a grey cable or the input cup for holding bodily substances connected by two black cables to the black sockets at the back of the BICOM optima (see “Device description – Chapter 1”).

2. Input for channel 2

Channel 2 is an additional therapy module which can be switched on to accompany Bicom therapy. It does not automatically switch on but must be activated using the yellow function key.

Only information from fortifying or supportive substances or ampoules should be applied with channel 2. It is switched permanently to therapy type A. The yellow-rimmed cup of the Cup Board or the special honeycomb with the enlarged receptacle in the middle is used to hold the substances. The special honeycomb is connected by two yellow cables and the two yellow sockets to the back of the BICOM optima (see “Device description – Chapter 1”).


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Channel 2 and the contents of the yellow-rimmed cup in the Cup Board or the honeycomb should not therefore be confused with therapy with the body’s own substances. Channel 2 delivers an additional supporting and harmonizing information.

3. Basic therapies

If the sessions are conducted at weekly intervals, a therapy session should always begin with a basic therapy. If therapy is conducted every 2 to 3 days, the basic therapy is not necessary for the 2nd and 3rd sessions.

Basic therapy can be selected following an estimated diagnosis in accordance with the directions in the BICOM optima or according to results from testing.

There are no strict rules governing the positioning of electrodes for basic therapy. You can be guided by the information in the BICOM optima or by electrode positioning for follow-up therapy.

4. Selecting follow-up therapy without testing

If the patient has not been tested, you can be guided, when selecting follow-up therapy, by the main disturbance you have found or by the indication which emerged from taking the patient’s history and examining them.

In the course of this the following should be taken into account:

It often makes sense to group together and combine several programs in one plan of treatment.

a) Input and output electrodes are normally used in Bicom therapy. The electrode positioning used in human medicine can be applied similarly in veterinary medicine. The input for the frequency pattern going from the patient into the device is basically identified by black cables which are connected to the black input sockets on the back of the device (see “Device description – Chapter 1”).

The output for transferring the therapeutic oscillations from the device to the patient occurs via the modulation mat connected by a green cable.

Additional output electrodes can be used which are connected by a red cable to the red output sockets on the back of the BICOM optima.

The number of input electrodes and their positioning is determined by which reflex zones are to be addressed or which functional circuits stimulated.


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b) Input and output electrodes are usually used to form a bio cybernetic control circuit between the patient and device.

If, however, frequency patterns from substances such as medicines, trace elements, stimulating substances, for example, or even allergens or toxins, etc. are to be applied, only the substance is placed in the input cup or on a plate electrode at the input. In this way the patient is not connected to the input but only with the modulation mat and/or an additional output electrode (red cable).

The substances in the input cup should be used in as pure a form as possible so that their information is not filtered out or falsified by metal or plastic packaging.

An A program is used with fortifying, stabilising or stimulating substances. An Ai program is used with harmful substances which are to be eliminated as well as for allergens.


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All fortifying, stabilising, stimulating, supportive substances

Therapy type A / A program

All pathogenic substances, toxins, germs, allergens

Therapy type Ai / Ai program

5. Electrode placement for individualised program sequences

The placement of electrodes and the filling of the input and output cups for individualised program sequences are not shown. The following should be helpful:

The input electrode is placed on the problem area or on the area to be treated. If the therapy is not organ related but systemic then the plate electrode is used. Through this we have all the information of the whole system in the input (hand reflex zone). For example: local lymph activation due to swelling: flexible electrode on the swelling. Lymph activation for the whole body: Plate electrode. The modulation mat (output electrode) is placed depending on the placement of the input electrode either on the stomach or back.

Generally, saliva and blood can be placed in the input cup with many programs. Otherwise the following holds true: What am I treating? Intestines = stool, bronchitis = sputum etc.

If an individualised program sequence has not yet been saved under a new number then by pressing the Enter key the placement of the electrodes and filling of the input and output cups are shown as for the program highlighted in green.

6. Individualising BRT minerals/oil

To extend the effect of BICOM Bioresonance Therapy also over days when no therapy is administered, it is recommended to apply the frequency patterns given off to the patient to carrier substances as well.

BRT minerals and BRT oil were developed as ideal media for storing frequencies and, during basic and follow-up therapy, these are placed in the red-rimmed output cup of the Cup Board.


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The substance which is used to individualise the treatment naturally depends upon which particular indication the healing process best supports.

According to research in biophysics, water and alcohol are capable of storing electromagnetic frequency patterns. These properties are already well-known from homeopathy.

BRT minerals consist of 56% natural mineral water, 28% distilled water and 16% alcohol (ethanol). BRT oil is pure sesame oil which is cultivated and harvested organically under controlled conditions.

Individualising BRT minerals and BRT oil means that the therapy signals obtained during a therapy are stored in this substance. One or even both substances (BRT minerals and BRT oil) can normally be individualised in all basic and subsequent follow-up therapies (including bodily substances).

The administration of BRT minerals is adapted to the patient’s individual situation. BRT minerals are regarded as accessories of the device and should only be applied as part of, and to extend, an individual therapy. They are not intended to have a pharmacological, immunological and metabolic function as in pharmaceutical medicine.

7. Individualising medicines

During basic and follow-up therapy you can individualise a particular medicine for a patient, in other words the patient’s own individual frequency patterns are applied to it. As a result the medicine will contain the therapy information given off by the BICOM optima to the patient. To this end the medicine is simply placed during the entire therapy in the red-rimmed output cup of the Cup Board (do not under any circumstances leave the medicine in its plastic packaging). See the previous drawing.


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8. BICOM Chip

In place of BRT minerals and BRT oil, the BICOM chip can be individualised in the chip memory device. After therapy it is then either applied to the affected zone of the body or 2 fingerbreadths below the navel. It has the advantage that it cannot be forgotten.

The chip is well tolerated by most patients. The chip is made of medical-grade stainless steel and contains small quantities of nickel. Skin reactions may occur in people who are allergic to nickel. In this case BRT minerals and BRT oil should be administered.

In rare cases a skin reaction is found at the placement of the chip. In this case quick relief comes from putting the chip in the input cup and treating with program 998.

We recommend that sensitive patients do not apply the chip immediately after a therapy but that the patient is shown where to apply it on the body and to do this the next day.

9. Allergy therapy

Allergy therapy can be performed with an Ai, Di or H + Di program. Usually however therapy type Ai programs are used. Several allergy programs are available in the main menu. The procedure for allergy therapy is as follows:

1. The allergen which has been identified is placed in the input cup of the Cup Board

2. The patient is not connected to the input of the device.

3. The modulation mat is placed along the back of the patient

4. The chip memory device together with the modulation mat is connected to the BICOM optima. A further option is also to individualise BRT minerals or BRT oil.


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5. If necessary, the patient can also be given two ball electrodes connected to the output (red cable) to hold in their hands.

10. Toxin elimination

Toxins are likewise eliminated with an Ai program, as described earlier under “9 Allergy therapy”. The therapy arrangement is also the same. Instead of an allergen, in this case the unmodified toxin or an appropriate preparation which has not been potentiated (D 0) is placed in the input cup of the Cup Board. As with allergy therapy, the patient is not connected to the input but only to the output via the modulation mat. The patient can possibly be given two ball electrodes (red cables), one for each hand.

Please consider the state of the patient and the state of the immune system when doing an elimination therapy. It usually also makes sense to stabilise or activate the liver, kidneys, bladder, intestines and skin, in preparation for elimination, and to begin elimination with a low amplification.

11. Potentiating substances

Potentiation programs are selected from menu 8 with a 2-digit number and are divided into three groups according to therapy types H + Di, Ai and A. In this way the following substances can be potentiated:

H + Di: foodstuffs and the body’s own substances, especially blood and urine

Ai: toxins, metals, environmental toxins, also vaccines and pharmaceutical products adversely affecting the patient

A: minerals, vitamins, naturopathic substances, etc.


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Therapy with the patient’s own urine can play an important part in the treatment plan, e.g. with skin and joint problems.

Therapy with the patient’s own blood offers a valuable opportunity for supporting the patient in the case of inflammation and with unknown allergies.

The substances are placed in the input cup. The patient is not connected to the input. The modulation mat is placed on the patient’s back.

As potentiation programs operate in a very precise manner, it is advisable to test out the appropriate program for the particular potency.

For therapy with the patient’s own blood and urine the programs with the same names in menus 2 and 3 can be selected.

The test modus is activated as soon as the therapy mode is selected. The patient is already receiving therapy information. Using the foot switch or the arrow key you proceed to the next potentising step.

12. Neural therapy and elimination of scar interference

Neural therapy is an important element in many practices both for the treatment of pain and when removing scar interference. Painful injections are often a disadvantage however. BICOM bioresonance therapy offers a range of effective programs here which can be selected from menus 2, 3 and 4.


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Chapter 6 – Practical information for testing _____________________________________________________________________________ Many of the programs present in the BICOM optima have been developed on the basis of practical experience and can be applied without testing.

It consequently makes sense to make use of the opportunities afforded by testing, especially with complicated illnesses, and, for example, to tailor individual programs or their therapy parameters to the patient’s situation by testing or to perform conductance testing or EAP testing. The procedure for these individual methods will be described in this chapter. Chapter 3 and 4 explains the use of programs for testing.

A) Testing without involving a BICOM test program

The EAP test section can be used in any menu or program to do a conductance value test or an acupuncture point test. The values are shown on the EAP clock.

1. Conductance value testing

The EAP test section is required for conductance testing. The general energetic state of the patient is determined by means of conductance testing. It provides only limited evidence regarding therapy and serves primarily to ascertain a suitable basic therapy.

Procedure:

1. Once the device is switched on, conductance testing can be performed right away. No further settings are required to be made on the device.

2. The patient takes a cylindrical hand electrode in each hand.

3. One of these cylindrical hand electrodes is connected to the test section’s blue cable. The other hand electrode is left loose and not connected to anything.

4. The therapist touches the loose hand electrode with the tip of the stylus.

5. This produces a short circuit and the needle of the test reading indicator swings towards 80.

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The ideal value is 80 scale units. The norm range lies between 80 and 86 scale units. The basic therapy number on the scale between the graduation marks is selected in accordance with the conductance reading.

Conductance must be 80 for EAP testing. If it is significantly lower or higher, the test readings will be accordingly lower or higher. If it is well below 80, the palms of the hands should first be moistened. In addition the patient should be given a glass of water to drink. Then measure conductance once again.

If conductance is too low, it can be regulated by performing fortifying therapy or have the patient wash and dry his hands for EAP testing. This way, it can be determined if the real conductance value is higher. The conductance value should be checked occasionally.

2. Testing current intensity and voltage in the mouth

Testing is carried out purely with the EAP test section. It can provide information on dental materials which are adversely affecting the patient. The highest voltages are generally measured in the oral cavity if metals are present.

Once the device is switched on, the current intensity and voltage can be tested. Other than selecting the DI or DU position in the left hand screen, no other adjustments need to be made.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Screw the shorter Teflon-coated dental test electrode onto the test stylus and attach the long Teflon-coated dental test electrode to the blue cable of the test instrument.

2. Using the EAP button first activate the DI function to allow the current intensity to be


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measured. DI must be shown on the right display. If a needle deflection occurs press the button on the stylus. This resets the stylus to “zero”.

3. Then touch the oral mucous membrane in the cheek with one electrode and, with the other, various other points in the mouth: other mucosal sites, mucous membrane beneath the tongue, dental materials, fillings, also testing from material to material.

4. The needle pauses at the particular peak value tested.

Current intensity is measured in μA (microamperes). A needle deflection of 10 means 10 μA. According to the technical literature, the threshold is 3 to 4 μA. The patient’s overall state must be taken into consideration for dental cleansing, however.

5. The needle is then returned to zero by pressing the round button on the test stylus and touching the patient’s hand.

6. Once this procedure has been completed, select DU in the right hand display to test the voltage.

7. Proceed as described above by testing various points in the oral cavity against each other.

Voltage is displayed in mV (millivolts). So a scale value of 2 or 5 equates to 20 or 50 millivolts. According to the technical literature, if the reading exceeds 10, i.e. 100 millivolts, the dental fillings should be cleansed, starting with the material which gives the highest reading. Here too, the patient’s individual situation should be taken into account as, if the reading exceeds the threshold value, this does not automatically mean that the dental area should be cleansed.

Please note: if the multifunction switch is set at DI or DU for a prolonged period of time without doing any testing, the test reading indicator’s needle may move upwards slightly due to possible leakage current. The display can be cancelled by pressing the button on the test stylus to return the needle to zero.


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3. Testing scar interference fields

Therapy may often be blocked by scars. For this reason it is necessary to determine whether and which scar represents an interference field. Since patients do not always remember all their scars, you should specifically ask about them. Once the device is switched on, scar interference fields can be tested. It is not necessary to adjust any further settings.

The procedure is as follows:

1. The patient holds a cylindrical hand electrode which is connected to the blue cable of the test instrument.

2. The scar being tested is moistened slightly.

3. The therapist then holds the therapy stylus at an inclined angle and passes it along the slightly moistened scar, particularly over the suture points to the right and left of the scar, but without exerting any pressure, merely making contact with the skin.

4. If the needle reading exceeds 10, an interference field exists which must be treated with the program for removal of scar interference. The extent of the deflection above 10 also gives an indication of the strength of the interference field.

Scar interference is considered removed if the reading remains below 10.

4. Further test possibilities

The hypothalamus points, the quadrants and the individual acupuncture points can be tested. The standard values can be taken from the table below:

Test area Standard value

Acupuncture test points 48 – 60

Hypothalamus point TW-20 80 – 82

Quadrant values 30 – 40

Conductance value hand-hand 80


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B) EAP testing using a BICOM test program

1. Testing allergenes and toxins

In order to test an allergen or a toxic stress a test program with the therapy mode Ai must be entered and started e.g. 170 or 191.

The available test programs can be called up from the main menu 3 under ”Categories =1 / Test programs: BICOM”. In order to do allergy testing or to find toxic stress it is necessary to enter an Ai program. The parameters are specified in the selection menu. The ampoule to be tested is then placed in the black-rimmed input cup in the Cup Board.

In the left hand margin of the EAP reading in the right display the ”I“ tab should be selected.

a) Place the modulation mat on the patient in order to pass the information to be tested back to the patient.

The patient holds the cylindrical counter electrode in his hand (blue cable).

Select the BICOM test program and start the program.

EAP testing can now be done.

b) The Output Test button must be pressed if you decide to test the information of the ampoule via the cylindrical counter electrode of the test part instead of the modulation mat.

Select the BICOM test program and start the program.

EAP testing can now be done.

The test values and the bar graph can be seen in the display.

2. Testing medication

An A program must be selected, e.g. 171 or 192, and the program started in order to test a patient for the optimal remedy.

The procedure is the same as explained above.


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Chapter 7 – Maintenance _____________________________________________________________________________ Caution: The device should not be opened to prevent it being damaged by being handled incorrectly. Please notify our customer services in the event of a fault: Phone +49 89 854 61 01, fax: +49 89 854 61 03.

If you have saved your own programs on your device, keep a written record of the program numbers and therapy parameters so that these are not lost if the device needs to be modified or when it undergoes technical inspection or upgrading.

Operating conditions

The following operating conditions are valid for the BICOM optima and the charger.

1. Do not set up and use in humid areas such as bathrooms and laundry rooms, etc. Protect the device from rain and snow.

2. Never place containers holding liquid on the device or right next to it and protect the device from moisture at all times.

3. Wait between about 1 and 2 hours before turning the device on when moving it from a cold into a warm area due to the formation of condensation. The device can be charged during this time however.

4. Do not spill any liquids onto the device; only use a moistened cloth to wipe the device.

5. The front plate may be cleaned with a disinfectant. Do not spray disinfectant into the sockets.

6. The therapeutic action of the BICOM optima may be adversely affected if operated in close proximity to a powerful transmitter or power cables. If necessary, use building biology techniques to screen the device.

7. The device should be set up at least 1 meter away from heavy metal objects, radiators, powerful lamps, power cables and fluorescent lamps.

8. The air circulation required for cooling should not be obstructed.

9. The power supply must not be covered and should not be screened from the air circulation.

10. Only use a moist (on no account wet) cloth to clean the charger. Before doing so please discount the charger from the mains.

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Mechanical influences 1. Never place heavy objects on the BICOM optima.

2. Never insert objects into the device.

3. Do not place magnetic articulated or depth probes on the device.

4. Do not use pointed and hardened objects on the touch screen.

General basic rules for using the BICOM optima 1. The BICOM optima should not be used by inexpert or untrained staff or those who are

unfamiliar with the device.

2. Study the operating instructions and keep them handy to refer to.

3. In the event of a fault, do not open the device and call Regumed’s customer services.

Combining with other devices 1. Do not connect any external devices to the BICOM device other than those specifically

provided for by REGUMED.

2. Always use only the accessories specifically provided for by REGUMED (electrodes, cupping electrode set, cables, battery, etc.).

3. Only use the power supply provided by Regumed to charge and operate the device.

Transporting the device and ambient temperature 1. Do not throw or jolt the device when transporting it on account of the battery and

electronics.

2. The ambient temperature for transporting and storing the device is between -10°C and +70°C (14°F and 158°F) – while the ambient temperature for operation is between 10°C and +40°C (50°F and 104°F).

3. Use the original packaging with the padded lining when shipping the device.

4. The relative humidity when operating should not be higher than 85%.

Cables and cable connections 1. Use the cable specifically provided for the purpose at all times. In case of doubt, ask

our technical service.


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2. Caution: The cables with safety plugs may only be used for the intended purpose to connect the electrodes to the BICOM optima and not for any other purpose. They must not be plugged into power supply sockets and / or similar arrangements.

3. Due to safety requirements do not connect 2 red or black cables to each other that measures more than 3 meters.

Maintenance, hygiene, cleaning and technical inspections 1. With electrodes and other accessories, observe the cleanliness and hygiene procedures

in the guidelines on hospital hygiene and infection in your country which are customary in medical practices.

2. Never test and treat patients with electrodes which have not been cleaned. Dirt and coatings may affect or distort the test and therapy results. We recommend using BiClean from Regumed to clean the brass electrodes.

3. Never use petroleum-based cleaning agents to clean the device. A damp (not wet) cloth, if necessary with mild soap suds, is sufficient for this. Keep all solvents away from the casing.

4. Do not spray any fluids onto the keyboard or into the sockets of the front and back side; only use an appropriate agent with a damp cloth. Do not use any alcohol or spirit for the front glass. A monitor cleanser is appropriate. No fluids must enter the contact sockets.

5. Electrodes: For cleaning information please see “Chapter 2- Electrodes”.

6. Where there is a risk of infection, only use electrodes which can be sterilised. For further details, see the accessories brochure.

7. The BICOM and charger (AC adaptor) must undergo regular safety tests and technical inspections in line with § 6 and 11 of the Medizinprodukte-Betreiberverordnung (MPBetreibV) [regulations governing the setting up, operation, use and maintenance of medical devices]. We recommend testing by REGUMED service every 1 to 2 years, depending on frequency of use. For this reason a prompt appears after the BICOM is turned on informing you of this. This prompt must be confirmed with Enter. These retests are done according to the norm DIN EN 62353 in the valid version.

Cable test 1. Use the cable test to test the cables regularly. The cable in the back of the device can

remain plugged in and the other end is then fitted into the white socket labelled “Cable test” on the front. Please only check one cable at a time.

2. The modulation mat and the chip storage device are automatically checked by the electronics. This occurs only when the mat test is activated.


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Battery 1. The battery is a consumable and therefore not covered by the warranty.

2. If the device is not used for a prolonged period and not charged either, the battery will still discharge slowly. To save the battery it is recommended that the battery is released and removed (and, if necessary, the power supply also disconnected from the device). The time and date must then be reset when the device is first used again. See also the chapter on accessories.

3. If the device is not used for a prolonged period and not charged, it may become totally discharged. Charge the battery for 30 to 60 minutes before using the device.

Disposing of harmful substances 1. The battery within the device contains substances which are harmful to the environment.

Do not dispose of the battery with the household waste. Regumed will take care of disposal of the battery and also of old devices which are no longer required. In this case please contact Regumed: +49 89-854 6101.

2. The test ampoules we supply do not contain any hazardous or active materials. There is no danger of infection or contamination should they break. The ampoules can be disposed of with the glass household waste.

3. The relevant provisions in the guidelines on hospital hygiene and infection prevention issued in your country should be observed to prevent infection of the user and other people when handling and disposing of bodily substances where there is a risk of infection.

4. Electrodes and cables can be disposed of together with the old device at a civic amenity site.

Electrode biocompatibility

The materials used which come into contact with the therapist and / or patients are biocompatible.

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Chapter 8 – General information for the therapist concerning treatment _____________________________________________________________________________ Caution:

Emergencies (including suspected emergencies) such as heart attack, anaphylactic shock, diabetic coma, hypoglycaemic shock, apoplexy, etc. are the preserve of emergency medicine and should not be treated primarily with BICOM bioresonance therapy.

Purpose

The device is intended for use in medical and naturopathic practices to cure, alleviate or prevent diseases and should only be used by approved therapists or by trained assistants under their supervision. It is not intended to be used by amateurs.

1. General basic rules Do not use too many programs at once in one session. Depending on the patient’s

responsiveness and resilience, perform 3, up to a maximum of 6, therapies.

Select therapy programs in line with the empirical values contained in our literature and referred to at our seminars or following testing and / or diagnosis.

Give the patient plenty of still high-resistance water to drink following therapy.

Do not place electrodes on open wounds.

Remember to empty, clean and disinfect the brass cups before treating a new patient.

We recommend using the glass inserts in the brass cups to place substances as the glass inserts are easier to sterilize.

The modulation mat does not need to be placed on the skin. It can be placed on clothing. It is designed like this for practical reasons. Consequently the material has not undergone a cutaneous tolerance test. The material used is biocompatible.

Do not allow the patients to drink any alcohol the day they receive therapy.

Activate eliminating organs if necessary.

It is recommended that chronically sick patients should not be treated at intervals of less than 5 to 7 days.

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Patients with acute illnesses can also be treated daily.

Ensure the room is adequately ventilated.

Always keep the operating instructions at hand to refer to.

Do not allow untrained staff or those who are unfamiliar with the device to perform treatment.

It makes sense, and is even important, to ask the patient to report any reactions which occur during therapy. These may be sensations of warmth or cold, tingling, palpitations, pain, outbreaks of sweating or sensations of pressure.

If possible, continue therapy with the same setting or the same program until all the reactions which occurred during therapy have subsided. There may be exceptional situations where the person treating the patient must then themselves assess the risk of continuing treatment such as with asthmatics, neurodermatitis sufferers, epileptics, children with convulsions, etc.

If a therapy does not seem to be giving results the patient’s clothes have to be examined to determine if they are electrically charged and thus create an electrostatic field that has an adverse effect on the patient’s reaction.

2. Help with initial aggravation and hypersensitive reactions Apply H therapy (program no. 127) with the lowest amplification / attenuation or

H + Di (program no. 128) with the lowest amplification / attenuation.

Give the patient plenty of still water to drink to eliminate toxins.

Search for possible therapy blocks.

Check the patient’s responsiveness and immune defence system.

If necessary, prescribe medication to support hepatic, renal or bladder function and lymph discharge.

If unpleasant sensations such as dizziness or nausea or congestion in the head occur during therapy or at the end of therapy, interrupt therapy briefly and treat the patient with program 127 or 128 until they feel better again. The original electrode positioning should be kept. Therapy is then continued until the therapy step is completed.

It should be noted here that slight initial exacerbation is thoroughly desirable. Initial aggravation can generally be reduced by drinking plenty of low-mineral water.

3. Particular considerations for pregnant women Do not treat in the first three months of pregnancy for forensic reasons.

Do not specifically eliminate toxins, medication, etc. throughout the entire pregnancy.

Do not place magnetic depth probes or magnetic articulated probes on the abdomen.


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We recommend pregnant therapists and assistants not to remain during the administration of therapy within a working radius of the magnetic field of the modulation mat (about 2 meters).

Instead of testing using the modulation mat when testing we recommend using the BICOM Test Aid.

4. Particular considerations for patients who are allergic to insect bites or have an emergency set Keep the emergency instruments handy after treatment just in case.

This applies with all other indications where these instruments were needed in the past.

5. Patients with heart pacemakers (PM) and electronic implants No part of a pacemaker can be on or near a magnetic depth probe or a magnetic

articulated probe. A distance of approximately 50 cm should be kept between the part of the body that receives therapy and a pacemaker or electronic implant.

For forensic reasons do not place magnetic electrodes, and especially magnetic articulated or magnetic depth probes, on or near the pacemaker or electronic implants.

Place input and output electrodes a short distance from the implant area.

6. Important considerations with neurodermatitis and asthma The special recommendations in our literature and given at our seminars should be

observed with these particular symptoms.

Perform supporting measures beforehand and build up patient physically.

Remove blocks and eliminate harmful substances carefully.

If necessary, prescribe abstinence from certain substances and perform mycosis therapy.

Use allopathic remedies where this is absolutely necessary.

Finally treat neurodermatitis.

With asthmatic patients, keep the emergency instruments handy just in case.

7. Particular considerations with autoimmune disorders (MS, rheumatism, etc.) At the beginning never treat the immune system.


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Determine and treat viral infections and mycosis or parasite infestation.

Check organ function and begin with supporting measures.

Build patient up physically.

Follow particular recommendations in our literature.

Test therapy time and amplification.

8. Important considerations with metal implants and if metal fragments are present Do not directly treat the site of the implant or of the fragment with the magnetic depth probe or articulated probe.

9. Vital medication Do not abruptly discontinue permanent medication or vital medication but test whether they are tolerated.

10. Caution with permanent medication Where patients are on long-term or permanent medication, they can be expected to be blocked or their immune system severely impaired. It is therefore recommended simply to perform basic therapy at the start of BICOM therapy to allow the patient’s response to be observed.

11. Anaesthetics and psycho-pharmaceuticals and similar medication When eliminating anesthetics, psycho-pharmaceuticals and substances with a similar effect, alert the patient to the fact that road safety may possibly be limited due to a temporary reduction in responsiveness.

12. Hyperergic patients and those liable to anaphylactic shock Do not start straight away by treating the allergen.

Ensure the emergency instruments are kept at hand.

Build up and stabilize organ function.

Take extreme care with the provocation test – only following clinical safeguards.


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13. Contra-indications with BICOM cupping electrode therapy

BICOM cupping electrode therapy should not be used on patients

with a high temperature

with advanced diabetes

with anaemia and leukaemia

with impaired blood clotting

with severe heart problems

with extreme tiredness and cachexia

during pregnancy

Hygiene procedures, as mentioned and as required for dealing with active tissue, should be observed. Take care also with bleeding cupping in patients with anti-coagulants.

14. Contra-indications with the magnetic field therapy (DMI – Dynamic Multi Impulse)

The DMI function should not be used on patients following organ transplantation and with haemorrhaging, or with haemophiliacs and patients with a tendency to haemorrhage.

15. Contra-indications with organ transplants

Attention with organ transplants: patients must take immunosuppressants due to the risk of rejection. Using Bicom could be contra-indicative. Treatment must therefore be considered carefully. Take particular care with immuno-stimulating programs.

In case, do not treat with bioresonance.

16. Physical reactions in the therapist

If bioresonance therapy makes therapists tired, they may have a tissue block in their body which should be resolved. You are therefore recommended to fortify yourself physically from time to time. In doing so, you will do yourself a favour as well.


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Chapter 9 – Technical data _____________________________________________________________________________

1. Electronic system of the BICOM optima

Input main channel 1 Input resistance 2.2 k; universally galvanically decoupled via

special buffer amplifier

2nd Input-channel 2 Input resistance 2.2 k; universally galvanically decoupled via special buffer amplifier

Substance information Digitally stored substance combinations

Output Output resistance 10 k; adjustable to therapy modes H + Di, A, Ai, Di, H, A + Ai

Therapy rhythm Permanent operation or interval 3 sec therapy – 1 sec break

Frequency spectrum with bandpass settings

Steep-flank high-order band pass throughout the whole frequency range, breadth ± 4% of the center frequency;

Frequency range 10 Hz to 250 kHz – corresponds to factor 1: 25.000

Low deep frequencies Frequency range 1 Hz to 25 Hz

Maximum frequency range

Channel 1: With the setting “all frequencies“ the frequency range is from 1 Hz to about 500 kHz – in the higher range decreasing amplitude

Channel 2: The frequency range is from below 1 Hz to about 800 kHz – in the higher range decreasing amplitude

Special filter BICOM H + D Separator

Connections Safety plug sockets (safety sockets) for input and output Input channel 1 marked in black Output channel 1and 2 marked in red ODU sockets (yellow) for input channel 2 ODU sockets for modulation mat, PowerApplicator or memory device ODU socket to charge the device and for the foot switch ODU socket to charge the IR transmitter ODU socket for servicing DIN socket for the test equipment 1 USB-A socket for updates 1 USB-B socket to connect the Multisoft software 1 blue MT socket

Battery Gas-tight lead battery 7,2 Ah, 12 V – maintenance free

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Battery operation Operation of about 4.5 to 6 hours depending on lighting and usage

Fuses Charging device: 1 power supply fuse T 200 mA – secondary T 2.5 A

BICOM optima 1 x 5A

Short circuit protection in battery box T 10 A

Test possibilities Battery capacity prompt in % Automatic function test of the modulation mat

Cable test equipment for safety plug cables

User guidance Menu controlled

Prompts Different control-LEDs, 2x5” LCDs

Therapy programs Stored programs, being called up via 2 to 5 digit numbers self-stored programs from 1000 to 1299

Low deep programs Stored programs as of number 3000

Program sequences Combination of several programs, stored under a 5 digit number

Additional connections 1 USB-A socket for updates

1 USB-B socket to connect the Multisoft software

CPU box AVR processor

Industrial computer XSCALE processor

Operation Short stroke foil keyboard, lighted, resistive touch screen

Charging device Primary: 110 to 240 V 50 – 60 Hz / 250 mA / 45 – 75 VA Secondary: 12 V / 2.5 A / 24 VA

Overvoltage category Overvoltage category II V MT peak = 2500 V peak V MN r.m.s. = 240 V r.m.s.

Integrated test part

Functions Conductance test, quadrant test, acupuncture point test, point therapy, medication test, dental material test, allergy – intolerance test, current intensity and voltage test

Measurement range 0 to 10 M Ohm

Prompt 1. Pressure curve 2. Time 3. Timer 4. Probe indicator 5. EAP volume

Test sound Volume setting by software and hardware slide

Accessories Honeycomb for medication test Spin tester


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Infrared transmitter / receiver, optional

Function of the transmitter

Transferring the information of the ampoules by means of a modulated infrared radiation for medication test, allergy and intolerance test, stress tests

IR receiver Receiver electronics with demodulator

Battery Nickel metal hybrid battery, 800mAh, 7cells each with 1.2V, maintenance free

2. Ambient conditions

Storage and transporting -10°C to +70°C (14 °F to 158 °F)

Working conditions 10°C to +40°C (50 °F to 104 °F)

Relative humidity 0 % to 85%

Air pressure 700 to 1060 hPa

3. Measurements and weights of the BICOM options

Version Measurements

in cm Weight

BICOM B 32 – including built-in test part (without infrared receiver)

47 x 35,5 x 16,5* 10,5 kg

BICOM B 34 – including built-in test part and infrared transmitter

47 x 35,5 x 16,5* 10,5 kg

*22,5 cm high when feet are extended


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4. Statutory regulations

General Built according to safety value class B – EN 55011:1991 – group 1. Only accessories or devices belonging to the BICOM optima are permitted to be connected.

Accessories Only original accessories listed in this chapter are permitted to ensure compliance with limits for a class B group 1 device.

Warning and symbols

Please find the following instructions and symbols at the back side of the device:

Warning for use with magnetic depth probes and magnetic articulated probes. These probes create magnetic fields which can affect the operation of implants such as pacemakers – (IEC 348).

Warning: A change of the ME device is not permitted.

Do not cover when operating

Please note accompanying documentation. Read the instruction manual completely before using the device.

Safety class II device – IEC 60417-5172

No protection against water infiltration – protection against infiltration of foreign matter ≥ 12.5 mm/diameter

No protection against water infiltration – protection against infiltration of foreign matter ≥ 2.5 mm/diameter

More significant protection against leakage current and electric shock, application of type BF – IEC 60417-5333

Do not dispose of with household waste

Manufacturer:

MPC INTERNATIONAL S.A. 26, Boulevard Royal L - 2449 Luxemburg Tel: +352 22 99 99 55 46 Luxemburg Fax: +352 22 99 99 54 99

Device class The device is CE-marked and in compliance with the directive 93/42/EWG for medical devices.

According to RoHS II: Device class 8


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Norms Safety EN-60601-1

BICOM optima EN-60601-1, class II

Power supply EN 60601-1, class II

System EN-60601-1-1

EMC EN 60601-1-2


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5. EMC data

a) EMC data – addition to the technical information BICOM optima version 1.0

Guidelines and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emission – for all MED

Guidelines and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emission

The MED is intended for operation in one of the environments described below. The customer or user of the MED should ensure that it is operated in an environment such as this.

Measurement of interference emission

Compliance Electromagnetic environments - guidelines

RF emissions according to CISPR 11

Group 1 The MED uses RF emissions exclusively for internal functions. Therefore the RF emissions are very low and it is improbable that electronic devices placed nearby may be influenced by this.

RF emissions according to CISPR 11

Class B The MED is intended for use in all establishments including residential buildings and establishments directly connected to a mains power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.

High oscillations emissions according to IEC 61000-3-2

Class A

Surges/flickers according to IEC 61000-3-2

In compliance


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The MED is intended for operation in one of the electromagnetic environments described below. The customer or user of the MED should ensure that it is operated in an environment such as this.

Interference immunity test

IEC 60601 test level Compliance level Electromagnetic environment – guidelines

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to IEC 61000-4-2

± 6 kV Contact discharge ± 8 kV Air discharge

± 6 kV Contact discharge ±8 kV Air discharge

Floor should be made of wood or concrete or be covered with ceramic tiles. If the floor is covered with synthetic material the relative humidity must be at least 30%.

Electrical fast transients/bursts according to IEC 61000-4-4

±2 kV for mains supply ±1 kV for input and output cables

±2 kV for mains supply ±1 kV for input and output cables

The quality of the supply voltage should correspond to that of a typical business or hospital environment.

Surges according to IEC 61000-4-5

± 1 kV Outer cable - line voltage± 2 kV Outer cable - earth

± 1 kV Outer cable - line voltage± 2 kV Outer cable - earth

The quality of the supply voltage should correspond to that of a typical business or hospital environment.

Voltage dips, short interruptions and variations in the supply voltage according to IEC 61000-4-11

< 5 % UT (> 95 % dip in UT ) for ½ period 40 % UT (60 % dip in UT) for 5 periods 70 % UT (30 % dip in UT ) for 25 periods < 5 % UT

(> 95 % dip in UT) for 5 sec

< 5 % UT (> 95 % dip in UT ) for 0.5 period 40 % UT (60 % dip in UT) for 5 periods 70 % UT (30 % dip in UT ) for 25 periods < 5 % UT

(> 95 % dip in UT) for 5 sec

The quality of the supply voltage should correspond to that of a typical business or hospital environment. If users of the BICOM optima requires advanced functions even when there are interruptions to the power supply it is recommended that the EUT be fed from an uninterruptible power supply or battery.

Power frequency magnetic field (50 Hz / 60 Hz) according to IEC 61000-4-8

3 A/m 3 A/m Magnetic fields for the mains frequency should correspond to the typical values found in businesses or hospital environments.

Note: UT is the alternating mains voltage prior to application of test levels.


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Guidelines and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic emission for MED that are not life-sustaining

Guidelines and manufacturer’s declaration – Electromagnetic emission

The MED is intended for operation in one of the electromagnetic environments described below. The customer or user of the MED should ensure that it is operated in an environment such as this.

Interference immunity tests

IEC 60601 test level

Compliance level

Electromagnetic environment guidelines

Conducted RF disturbances according to IEC 61000-4-6

3 V effective

150 kHz to 80 MHz

3 V Portable and mobile radio equipment is not to be used at a distance closer to the EUT and its cables than the recommended safe distance calculated according to the equations applicable for the transmitter frequency. d = 1.2

Radiated RF disturbances according to IEC 61000-4-3

3 V/m

80 MHz to 2.5 GHz

3 V/m

d = 1.2 for 80 MHz to 800 MHz d = 2.3 for 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

Where P is the maximum nominal output of the transmitter in Watts (W) in accordance with information from the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended safe distance in metres (m).

The field strength of stationary transmitters should in the case of all frequencies be less than the compliance levelb) in accordance with an on-site examinationa).

In the area surrounding devices that carry the following symbol some disturbance may be noted.

Note 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies.

Note 2 These guidelines may not be applicable in all cases. The propagation of electromagnetic emissions is influenced by the absorption and reflection of buildings, objects and people

a) The field strength of stationary transmitters such as base stations for cordless phones and land mobile services, amateur radio stations, AM and FM radio and television transmitters cannot in theory be determined precisely in advance. In order to determine the electromagnetic environment based on stationary RF transmitters it is recommended that you investigate the location. If the determined field strength in the area where the BICOM optima is operating exceeds the aforementioned compliance level the BICOM optima must be observed in terms of normal operation at each location where it is in use. If any unusual functioning is observed it may be necessary to take additional measures, such as altering the position of or finding an alternative location for the BICOM optima.

b) Above the frequency range of 150 kHz to 80 MHz the field strength should be less than 3 V/m


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Table 6

Recommended safe distances between portable and mobile RF telecommunication devices and the non life-supporting MED

Recommended safe distances between portable and mobile RF telecommunication devices and the MED

The MED intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment in which the RF disturbance levels are controlled. The customer or user of the MED can help avoid electromagnetic disturbances by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communication devices (transmitters) and the MED depending on the output levels of the communication device as shown below:

Nominal output of transmitter

W

Protective distance in meters, depending on the transmitting frequency

150 kHz to 80 MHz

d = 1.2

80 MHz to 800 MHz

d = 1.2

800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

d = 2.3

0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23

0.1 0.38 0.38 0.73

1 1.2 1.2 2.3

10 3.8 3.8 7.3

100 12 12 23

For transmitters whose maximum nominal output is not given in the table above the distance can be determined using the equation in the relevant column, where P is the maximum nominal output of the transmitter in Watts (W) in accordance with information from the transmitter manufacturer.


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b) Important information on electromagnetic compatibility:

1. The DMI impulses are not ionizing radiation.

2. Medical electrical devices are subject to special precautionary measures in terms of their electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), particularly during installation and operation, and must be installed and put into operation in accordance with the EMC information provided in the operating manual. See the above tables and information on maintenance Chapters 7 and 8 of the operating manual.

3. The device has no life-supporting functions.

4. Usage of the device in hospitals and or in a practice outside of shielded locals.

5. The requirements for professional devices has been so determined that use in all establishments including residential buildings and establishments directly connected to a mains power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes is intended.

6. Mobile and portable RF communications facilities can influence the BICOM device in it’s function.

7. The minimum impulse (amplitude) for the therapy signal are predefined through the electronics and cannot be further reduced. The strength is capped upwards.

8. For safety reasons only chargers specified by Regumed and electrodes, cables and accessories specified by Regumed may be used (see Chapter 2). The use of any other charger, accessories or cables may cause disturbances or increased emissions or may impair the disturbance immunity of the device.

9. The device should not be stacked on or placed next to other devices. Nevertheless, if the operation of the device is done near other devices or stacked on other devices the devices needs to be monitored to ensure it’s intended operation in this situation. EMC safe accessories: Single wire electrode cable (black, red, available in 0.5 or 2 meters), multi wire cable: Green (2.5 m). Electrodes: Ball electrodes (brass), brass cup, brass and cork electrodes (various sizes to maximum 240 x 150 mm), flexible magnet electrode (various sizes to maximum 264 x 145 mm), magnetic modulation mat (220 x 645 mm, 130 x 120 mm), charging device type LG12/2, therapy stylus with cable (2 m), Cup Board with connection cable from Regumed.


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10. The accessories may only be used with the following MED/systems: Exclusively with

MEDs/systems of the Regumed GmbH company.

BICOM 2000

BICOM optima: versions B21 – B25

BICOM optima mobil

BICOM optima: versions B32 and B34

Note: The accessories may only be used with the above mentioned MEDs/systems. The use of any other MEDs/systems may result in radiation output being increased or the interference immunity reduced.


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6. Possible therapy parameters Menus – program steps Therapy parameters

Therapy modes A H Ai H + Di Di Ai + A

Frequency range for the therapy 10 Hz to 250 kHz and ≈500 kHz Low deep frequency range 1 Hz to 25 Hz

Band pass settings 1. All frequencies of the frequency range 1 Hz to 25 Hz 2. All frequencies of the frequency range 10 Hz to 250 kHz 3. Frequency sweep (F-SW) 10 Hz to 250 kHz and 1 Hz to 25 Hz 4. Narrow band pass of the higher frequency ranges defined by a center frequency 5. Wobbling bandpass defined by a center frequency.

Speed of the frequency sweep 3 to 999 sec in the frequency range 10 Hz to 250 kHz 120 to 999 sec in the frequency range 1 Hz to 25 Hz

Wobbling bandpass Wobble ON – Wobble OFF

Amplifications of the frequencies Constant amplification Stepwise increase of the amplification Stepwise decrease of the amplification Amplification sweep increasing Amplification sweep decreasing Symmetrical amplification sweep increasing and decreasing

Amplification ranges for therapy mode H Amplification 1.10 to 12.7-fold Attenuation 1.00 to 0.1-fold

Amplification ranges for therapy modes A, Ai, Di

Amplification 1.05 to 64-fold Attenuation 1.00 to 0.025-fold

Speed of the amplification sweep 3 to 999 seconds

Time per step with stepwise amplification 10 to 999 seconds

Therapy times per program 1 to 40 min

Operational modes a) Interval: 3 sec ON – 1 sec OFF b) Permanent operation

Frequency steps 10 Hz to 250 kHz 10 Hz to 1 000 Hz in steps of 1 Hz 1 000 Hz to 10 kHz in steps of 10 Hz 10 kHz to 250 kHz in steps of 1 kHz

Frequency steps 1 Hz to 25 Hz In steps of 0.1 Hz


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7. System requirements

For a PC or laptop to be connected to the BICOM optima using the Multisoft Pilot.

Minimum requirements:

Screen resolution: minimum 1152 x 800 pixel

CPU: minimum 2 GHz processor

RAM: minimum 512 MB

Hard disc: minimum 1 Gigabyte free

Sound card: 16 bit with speaker exit, 48 kHz

Connector: three free USB ports for BICOM Test and BICOM Pilot. If only one port is available a HUB may be used.

DVD-ROM available

Operating system: Vista-SP1 / Windows 7-SP1 / Win 8 / Win 8.1

PC and monitor must meet the requirements of norm EN 60950:2006.

Please ensure that the norm EN 60601-1-1:2001 (Medical electrical systems) is met. In case of doubt please contact the manufacturer.

Recommended requirements:

Screen resolution: minimum 1360 x 1024 pixel

CPU: minimum 2 GHz processor

RAM: minimum 1 GB

Hard disc: minimum 5 GB free

Sound card: 24 bit with speaker exit, 48 kHz

Connector: four free USB ports

DVD-ROM available

Operating system: Vista-SP1 / Windows 7-SP1 / Win 8 / Win 8.1

PC and monitor must meet the requirements of norm EN 60950:2006.

Compliance to the standard EN 60601-1-1:2001 (Medical Electrical Systems) is required. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer.


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8. Performance characteristics

1. Biophysical frequency information taken using magnet electrodes (flat electrodes = flat antenna), forwarding the information via cables to the back of the device, forwarding this information on with further electrodes (e.g. modulation mat (flat coil). See accessories.

2. The information can be passed on through the device without any changes, amplified, attenuated modulated or filtered through a bandpass. Due to the various settings, the therapist is able to change the information.

3. Possible settings: Operating and controls of the device via key pad and 2 touch screens.

4. Interfaces: Buttons and touch screen, cable sockets

5. The processing of this information takes place via a bandpass split into 2 spectral ranges, from1 Hz to 25 Hz and 10 Hz to 250 kHz. Without a bandpass from 1 Hz to over 500 kHz.

6. Therapy Channel 1: The separation of the body’s own information into physiological and pathological parts is done through a special filter (H-filter) as well as the inversion of the pathological information (Ai and Di), amplification and attenuation of the information and the adjustment of certain bandpass modulations.

7. Therapy Channel 2: Accompanying or supporting information from homeopathic and naturopathic remedies (native or digitized substance information) can be transferred (Channel 2). The therapy mode is always A in which the signal remains unchanged. The therapy time and the amplification can be changed.

8. Accompanying or supporting transfer of micro-magnetic impulses, the Schumann waves and Sferics artificial frequency patterns (DMI) in increasing, decreasing or symmetrical frequency sequence from1 Hz to 1000 Hz. At the same time the DMI signals in increasing, decreasing or symmetrical form are changed. The corresponding maximum field strength lie below those of the Earth’s magnetic field.

9. Assessing the energetic state of the patient using electro acupuncture testing (EAP) according to Dr. Voll.

10. Documentation of the therapy data via the Multisoft Pilot software.

11. Operation of the device via a special software.

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Abbreviations Bl: Blood

Sp: Sputum

Ns: Nasal secretion

Sa: Saliva

St: Stool

Ew: Earwax

Ha: Hair

Tr: Tear fluid

Ur: Urine

Na: Nails

Tn: Toenails

Fn: Fingernails

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FAQ – Frequently asked questions I cannot see the images for the placement of electrodes with individual programs (not program sequences). How do I correct this?

Chapter 3, section D.

Images with the placement of electrodes are not shown when using my own program sequences. What do I do?

Chapter 5, section 5: “Electrode placement for individualised program sequences”

How do I type in search words, programs or program sequences (SMS keyboard)?

Chapter 3, last page in section D.

During EAP testing no bar graph is shown in the display. What to do?

Chapter 3, section K, “BiCom preferences”

The volume for the DMI therapy is to loud. How do I adjust this?

Chapter 3, section K, “IPC preferences”

How do I fix unusual mat test messages?

Chapter 3, section K

How do I Enter a number of programs in row?

Chapter 3, section D, no. 2; Chapter 3, section E

How do I make my own program sequences?

Chapter 3, section D, no. 2, Chapter 3, section E

How do I treat a patient with amplification increase as in the follow up allergy therapy?

Chapter 4, section 3b: “Therapy with step increase”.

I made a wrong selection using the touch screen. How do I return to the previous site?

Press the backspace key (). This returns you to the previous menu.

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A maintenance notification appears. I do not have an internet connection. Who do I contact?

Call the following number +49-89-8 54 61 - 01, Fax: +49-89-8 54 61 - 03.

Or write to [email protected]

REGUMED GmbH Hans Cornelius-Strasse 4 D-82166 Gräfelfing Germany

I did a touch screen calibration. The buttons do not function anymore and there is no ESC button to press.

Touch the touch screen. The main menu appears and the screen is calibrated.

Troubleshooting...?

Do not open the device on your own. During the night turn off the device and charge it. Regularly check the cables (weekly).

Problem Solution

An individualized parameter is not to your liking

Check the description in the operations manual.

Using the back key in the keypad go back step by step.

Press the “home” button to start from the main menu again.

The display freezes Using the On/Off button turn the device off and on again.

Own programs do not show the electrode placement

See Chapter 3, section D: Selecting follow up therapies according to numbers.

Device was on all night The battery may be totally discharge. Do not turn the device on immediately. Connect the charger to a power supply and charge the device for at least one hour and then turn the device on again.

Device was not used for a prolonged period of time

The battery may be totally discharge. Do not turn the device on immediately. Connect the charger to a power supply and charge the device for at least one hour and then turn the device on again.

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Device rattles during turning on process

Immediately turn off the device. Device is totally discharged. Charge the device for at least one hour before use.

The EAP needle fluctuates The test part and stylus is defect. It must be repaired or exchanged for a new one.

Check if there is a low battery. It may be complete discharged.

The cable test shows a fault Exchange the cable for a new one.

The cursor does not advance to the next testing point in the EAP test menu

The foot switch is defect.

An Entered program number is not accepted

The program number does not exist. Enter parameters manually.

Buttons do not work after doing a touch screen calibration

Please press on the touch screen. This brings you back to the main menu.

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