The emed^®-systems

emed^® pedography platforms
are accurate electronic systems for recording and evaluating pressure distribution under the foot in static and dynamic conditions. The platforms provide accurate, reliable information for the analysis of foot function and diagnosis of foot pathologies. Foot deformities and malfunction can be detected during analysis of the barefoot pressure data.

The emed^® systems belong to the family of novel pedography measurement platforms. All scientific emed^® platforms operate with calibrated capacitive sensors.

Pedography is a functional diagnostic tool. The pedography analysis can be done within 8 minutes.

The emed^® platforms are compliant with the European Regulations on Medical Devices. This is extremely important for its use in clinical settings. A simple CE mark without a notified body is not sufficient as it can stand only for low distortion but not for safety and reliability.

Features: 

• are portable platform measuring systems
• contain calibrated capacitive sensors
  
• get connected via USB to laptop or desktop computers
• require current Windows operating system
• accurately measure foot pressure and body weight in static and dynamic mode as well as body balance
• start recording automatically when the subject´s foot contacts the platform
• data acquisition can be controlled by novel database
• link with novel foot report software
• can be synchronized with EMG and 3D gait analysis systems

The emed^® measuring software
controls the emed^® platform and collects and displays the plantar pressure data of the foot. Different levels of emed measuring software are available.

emed^® platforms
are available in different dimensions, resolutions, frequencies and synchronization options. Please find below the technical specifications of the various emed^® pedography platforms.

All information about the platforms and software can also be found in our flyers.




Technical specification of emed^®-xl* platform

platform (schematic drawing)	emed®-xl
dimension (mm)	1,529 x 504 x 21
sensor area (mm)	1,440 x 440
number of sensors	25,344
resolution (sensors/cm2)	4
frequency (Hz)	100
pressure range (kPa)	10 – 1,270
pressure threshold (kPa)	10
cable length (m)	5
synchronisation	sync-out pulse at start

Technical specification of emed^®-x400 platform

platform (schematic drawing)	emed®-x400
dimension (mm)	700 x 403 x 15.5 (18)
sensor area (mm)	475 x 320
number of sensors	6,080
resolution (sensors/ cm²)	1 or 4
frequency (Hz)	400 or 100
pressure range (kPa)	10-1,270
pressure threshold (kPa)	10
accuracy	±5% ZAS
hysteresis	<3%
temperature range (°C)	10-40
max. total force (N)	193,000
cross talk (db)	-40
cable length (m)	5
synchronisation	sync-out/in

Technical specification of emed^®-q100 platform

platform (schematic drawing)	emed®-q100
dimension (mm)	700 x 403 x 15.5 (18)
sensor area (mm)	475 x 320
number of sensors	6,080
resolution (sensors/ cm²)	4
frequency (Hz)	100
pressure range (kPa)	10-1,270
pressure threshold (kPa)	10
accuracy	±5% ZAS
hysteresis	<3%
temperature range (°C)	10-40
max. total force (N)	193,000
cross talk (db)	-40
cable length (m)	5
synchronisation	sync-out pulse at start


Technical specification of emed^®-n50 platform


platform (schematic drawing)	emed®-n50
dimension (mm)	700 x 403 x 15.5 (18)
sensor area (mm)	475 x 320
number of sensors	6,080
resolution (sensors/ cm²)	4
frequency (Hz)	50
pressure range (kPa)	10-1,270
pressure threshold (kPa)	10
accuracy	±5% ZAS
hysteresis	<3%
temperature range (°C)	10-40
max. total force (N)	193,000
cross talk (db)	-40
cable length (m)	5
synchronisation	sync-out pulse at start

*The emed-xl platform can be used in sports, biomechanics, and research and is currently not certified as a medical device according to 93/42/EEC.