FAQs

How can I collect Pressure and Temperature data in the same software?

Setting the data collection window with a map has always been the first configuration step in I-Scan. If you've used it before, this will be very familiar. By selecting a Temperature map, the software knows to enable temperature features for that window. The software will also enable the Temperature legend which uses a unique color scale from the pressure map to ease the analysis.

 

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What is the data capture rate of the temperature mapping system?

The Evolution handle used in the I-Scan temperature mapping system can capture data on the sensor at up to 100 Hz.

 

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Can I do a one-point calibration with ambient temperature?

No, the slope of the temperature sensor’s calibration curve does not run through zero.  Two points are required to calibrate the sensor.  If a single point calibration is performed the calibration point will be saved in the system, but no calibration will be applied to the sensor.

 

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Can I take measurements with uncalibrated raw temperature data?

No, the temperature sensor does not provide useful information without a calibration.  Uncalibrated data can be collected for calibration purposes. Frame calibration is a useful method for calibrating this system.

 

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Do I need to equilibrate the temperature sensor?

No, the calibration process also equilibrates the T800 temperature sensor

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Can I calibrate the T800 temperature mapping sensor with a heating chamber?

Yes you can use a heating chamber, but using a laboratory grade hot plate is faster and more precise. 

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Can Tekscan sensors be cut or trimmed?

Question: Can Tekscan sensors be cut or trimmed?

Answer: Yes, some of our sensors can be cut or trimmed to smaller sizes or shapes, or even punctured for secure placement. The model 4205 (pictured), model 7800 pressure sensor and T800 temperature sensor are designed to be sized for custom embedding in battery placements or other tight spots.

image-20240820133832-1Tips for trimming:

The rows and columns are connected through silver dots and traces on the surface of the sensor. If you trim the sensor, a row or column will remain active so long as the silver dot and silver connecting trace remain intact and connected to the handle.

Based on this photo, you can trim up to 15 rows from the distal end of the sensor before you reach the column trace connections. And you can trim up to 5 columns from either side before you reach the silver connections to the rows.

Consult with a Tekscan engineer if you aren't sure if your sensor is trimmable or how to do it. Cutting through the sensing element will short the sensor! 


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The ability to trim for shoe size is one of the most important advantages of our in-shoe F-Scan™GO sensor, which can be trimmed to fit any shoe size up to a men’s size 14.

Tips for trimming the F-Scan GO sensor can be found in the manual, or HERE. 

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Installing MS SQL Server for T-Scan v10

Server Installation

T-Scan v10 uses Microsoft's SQL Server as its database engine. You must install SQL where you plan to locate your T-Scan database before upgrading T-Scan software on your operatory workstations. This is a one-time only step–once SQL is installed, future T-Scan updates will return to a single step process!

Please click on one of the icons below that best describes your setup. Instructions will appear below.

Local Configuration

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Network Configuration

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Local Configuration

If you plan to run T-Scan in a local configuration where your patient list is only accessible to one operatory workstation or a traveling laptop, you will be installing SQL to that workstation.

Instructions

  1. Your T-Scan software was emailed. Click on the downlink.
  2. Your downloaded software is compressed, so extract the software.
  3. Open the installation files and locate Autoplay.exe
  4. Right-click over that file and select "Run as administrator"
  5. Make note of the server path that gets displayed during the SQL set-up similar to the example shown below. This will be needed when you upgrade your T-Scan application on your operatory workstations

  7. Return to T-Scan on your operatory workstation and select " Help > Update" to update your T-Scan application. Follow the instructions located here to continue.

 

Network Configuration

If you have a Networked T-Scan license to centralize your patient database, these instructions are for you. You must have purchased a Network License Add-On to enable this functionality.

All references below to "server" relate to the computer that will be hosting your T-Scan database, not the workstations on which you will be running T-Scan.

Instructions

  1. Your T-Scan software was emailed. Click on the downlink.
  2. Your downloaded software is compressed, so extract the software.
  3. Open the installation files and locate Autoplay.exe
  4. Right-click over that file and select "Run as administrator"
  5. Make note of the server path that gets displayed during the SQL set-up similar to the example shown below. This will be needed when you upgrade your T-Scan application on your operatory workstations
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  6. When complete, you will have successfully downloaded MS SQL. Return to T-Scan on your operatory workstation and select " Help > Update" to update your T-Scan application. Follow the instructions located here to continue.

 

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How is the F-Scan64 system different from the F-Scan System?

The main difference between the F-Scan64 and F-Scan systems lies in the micro-sized electronics.  The F-Scan64 electronics allows for a completely cord-free Bluetooth connection system with a quick setup time of three minutes or less. Also, users do not need to trim sensors.  The number “64” refers to the number of sensing elements in the sensor regardless of the sensor size.  

The F-Scan GO system offers trimmable sensors with up to 966 sensing elements (at full size) and can scan at rates up to 500 Hz. The F-Scan GO systems uses advanced gait analysis software for more detailed analysis.  

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How to install T-Scan 10 when getting a dll error?

Problem:
While installing T-Scan 10 on some Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 systems, you may get this error:
"Could not load file or assembly tlllWin32.dll or one of its dependencies".

Solution:
Download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86) - 14.0.24123
This patch is also available on our website:

http://download.tekscan.com/public/redist/2015U3vc_redist.x86.exe

 

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