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mscheltienne committed May 24, 2024
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33 changes: 33 additions & 0 deletions doc/devices/magstim-bistim.rst
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Contrary to the `Super Rapid² Plus¹`_, the `BiStim²`_ power consumption is handled
through a single power outlet.

Settings
--------

When both stimulators are connected to the same coil, the stimulator A controls the
intensity of both pulses (and stimulators) and the inter-pulse interval. The pulses
can be set to different intensities.

Mode ε
~~~~~~

When setting the inter-pulse interval to ``0``, then pressing the red button and turning
the nob counter-clockwise, the `BiStim²`_ will enter mode ε. In this mode, the pulse
delivery is controlled by the triggers only. The first trigger will deliver a pulse on
stimulator A, the second trigger will deliver a pulse on stimulator B.

.. warning::

The `BiStim²`_ stimulators need time to recharge between pulses. Thus, after a pulse
has been delivered on a stimulator, it is up to the user to ensure no new trigger
attempts to deliver a pulse on the same stimulator before it is ready. Usually, the
stimulator requires around 1 second to recharge (depends on the pulse intensity).

If a trigger is sent to a stimulator that is not ready, the `BiStim²`_ will wait
until it is recharged before delivering the pulse. Thus, the inter-pulse interval
will **not** be respected.

Notes
-----

Using both `BiStim²`_ stimulators connected to the same coil with an inter-pulse
interval set to ``0`` is not equivalent to using a single `BiStim²`_ stimulator. This
mode of operation is **not recommended**.

Datasheet
---------

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'codespell[toml]>=2.2.4',
'isort',
'pydocstyle[toml]',
'ruff>=0.1.8',
'ruff>=0.4.0',
'toml-sort',
'yamllint',
]
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