Overview: The VNG 4000 by HOMOTH Medizinelektronik GmbH & Co KG is a cutting-edge system designed for vestibular diagnostics. It integrates a combination mask for partial free-sight and dark-measurement with a PCI frame grabber card, offering advanced features for medical professionals.
System Requirements: The system requires a Pentium PC with a minimum of 2000 MHz, USB 2.0 port, and is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP.
Methodology: The VNG 4000 employs a two-channel measuring system with real-time recording and artifact suppression, focusing on horizontal and vertical measurements. It supports tests such as spontaneous nystagmus, caloric test, and position test.
Technical Specifications: - Signal resolution: 0.1 degree at 704 x 288 pixels
- Signal rate: 50 Hz
- Infrared light: 950 nm, compliant with DIN EN 60825-1
- Focus adjustment: One-hand operation with cardanic mounting
- Measurement time: Pre-selected options of 60, 90, 120, 150 seconds
Evaluation and Results: The system allows for both manual and automatic evaluation with options for individual correction. Key evaluation metrics include nystagmus direction, culmination phase, nystagmus numbers, and slow phase velocity. Results can be presented as nystagmus curves, magnified views, butterfly diagrams, or in table form.
Accessories: The package includes two video masks with cable powerpack, a PCI framegrabber, a dongle, an installation CD, and an instruction manual.
Innovative Features: The VNG 4000 is designed with the latest computer technology, offering a user-friendly menu-controlled operation suitable for untrained medical staff. It provides real-time monitoring and automatic artifact suppression, with results easily stored and transferred via HOMOTH EDP-connection.
Future-Proof Design: The system is designed for longevity, with the capability to update or upgrade diagnostic demands through software downloads from the Homoth homepage.