Digital, programmable

frequency generator 1 Hz - 999 kHz

Resonator

ZapGen
1000 B

User’s guide
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1 Index
1 Index 1
2 Characteristics of the ZapGen 2
3 About the ZapGen frequency generator 3
4 Operation 4
4.1 Generation of a preset frequency 5
4.2 Programming of frequencies 5
4.3 Output of programmed frequencies 6
4.4 Inquiring battery level, erasing memory 7
5 Device maintenance 8
5.1 Battery 8
5.2 Disposal of the device 9
5.3 Cleaning of the device and the electrodes 9
6 Troubleshooting 9
7 Important warning, please pay attention 10
8 Technical Data 11

Version 2014-11-17

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2 Characteristics of the ZapGen

The ZapGen is a handy, battery operated device, which allows generating
accurate, digital adjustable sine waves in the frequency range of 1 Hz to
999 kHz (1-999.000 Hz).
It is also possible, to store (in other words to program) a series of up to 50
frequencies and to recall them at any time.

Easy to operate and to program

Frequency range from 1 Hz to 9999 Hz digital adjustable in 1 Hz
steps
Frequency range from 1 kHz to 999 kHz digital adjustable in 1 kHz
steps
Output as alternating (AC) voltage, sinusoidal, max. 12V amplitude
(peak to peak)
Output voltage level is continuously variable between ≈2% und
100%
Optional frequency-wobbling of ± 3% can be activated
Up to 50 frequencies can be saved as a program
Auto power-off with acoustic signal after 1-9 minutes (time
adjustable)
Function monitoring with optical an acoustic signalization
Continuous monitoring of battery level
Standard 9V block battery
Wire and gold-plated electrodes included in delivery
Carrying case with a fitting, wear-resistant padding for a safe
storage and transport of the device and the accessories.

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3 About the ZapGen frequency generator

This device is qualified as a source for clear, stable sinus waves.
Frequencies, generated by the ZapGen, can be expanded about ±3% (so
called wobbling).

In accordance with the current state of science and medicine, our products,
offered in the area "alternative medicine", have no effective role in any
treatment of diseases.

Their effect on the human or animal body could be, spoken scientifically,
understood only as a placebo effect.

The usage of the equipment serves only the aim of the sometimes
subjectively perceived wellbeing of people and animals.

The usage of the device must not cause to avoid expert help. Any
complaints and suspected diseases must be consulted with a doctor or
health practitioner.

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4 Operation
A brief instruction in tabular form is printed on the body of the ZapGen.
We feel confident, that the ZapGen is, due to the intuitive arrangement
and labeling, particularly easy to operate.
After reading this manual attentively, the imprinted functional overview is
sufficient for most applications.

output voltage level (9)

multifunction-
button (1)

frequency Hz
switch Hz-kHz (6)
frequency
adjustment (2-5)
f ±3% 1-999 kHz
timer control (7)
f operation
information
wobbling
frequency time function
on / off (8)
not 0 not 0 frequency, time

not 0 0 programming (button>3s)

0 not 0 program proceeds, time

button short battery?

delete memory:
0 0
button > 6s last value
button > 12s all values

ZapGen
safety screw
battery case

With the big yellow multifunction-button the device is started, manually

switched off and programmed. Also the battery level is queried and the
programmed frequencies are deleted.
The operation of the multifunction button depends on the setting of the
turn-switches for the frequency adjustment (grey, number 2, 3, 4, 5) and
the turn-switch for the time control (7).
By means of the imprinted scheme, the current function can be easily
determined.

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4.1. Generation of a preset frequency

This basic function is described in the first row of the table, imprinted on
the ZapGen’s body.

frequency time Function

not 0 not 0 frequency, time

The frequency range can be selected with the sliding switch (6) in the right
of the turn-switches for the frequency; upwards for Hz, downwards for
kHz.
The frequency itself can be set with the grey turn-switches, in the Hz-range
4-digit (2-5) in the kHz-range 3-digit (3-5) (1 Hz – 999 kHz) as marked on the
casing. The digits of the desired frequency appear in the small windows of
the turn-switches (2-5).
The operating time (in minutes) is specified with the red turn-switch (7).
The frequency can be output in two ways, exact as set up or wobbling
around the set up frequency in the range of ± 3%.
Wobbling means that the output frequency is oscillating around the preset
mean value. For example a wobbling frequency of 1000 Hz alters between
970 Hz and 1030 Hz in small steps ten times per second. Regarding
frequencies below 100 Hz the wobbling-function is, due to technical
reasons not possible. The wobble-switch (8) will be ignored.
The wobbling function is turned on or off with the red sliding switch (8) in
the right of the time turn-switch.
To emit the preset frequency the multifunction-button has to be pushed.
The device will do a short peep and generate the frequency until the
adjusted time is over. After that the ZapGen will do a long peep and power
off. Alternatively the ZapGen can be turned off by pushing the
multifunction-button (1).
The green LED is flashing during the operation of the device. If the flashing
is slow, wobbling is turned off; if fast, wobbling is turned on (q.v. chapter
4.3).

4.2. Programming of frequencies

Up to 50 different frequencies can be saved nonvolatile in the memory of
the ZapGen.
Nonvolatile means, that the memory contents remain after a battery
change or a long term without use.

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frequency time function
not 0 0 programming (button > 3s)

The preset frequency can be saved by pushing the multifunction button (1)
longer than 3 seconds. The storage is confirmed by a long peep.
After the peep the multifunction-button (1) can be released and another
frequency can be adjusted and saved following the same steps.
The particular preset frequency range as well as the particular wobbling
adjustment will be taken into account and memorized for the particular
frequency. Successive frequencies may have different adjustments.
The order of the saved frequencies will be kept during output.
A not wanted value can be directly deleted. See chapter 4.4: Inquiring
battery level, erasing memory.

4.3. Output of programmed frequencies

Up to 50 frequencies, which were programmed before can be easily
emitted.

frequency time Function

0 not 0 program running over time

The duration of the frequency sequence is timed with the red turn-switch
(7) in minutes.
During this time all the stored frequencies will be generated one after
another. If, for example, 10 frequencies were programmed and the time
turn-switch (7) is adjusted on 5 minutes, every frequency will be emitted
for 30 seconds (5 minutes divided in 10 frequencies equals 0.5 minutes).

After pushing the multifunction-button (1) the ZapGen device peeps (short)
and starts to generate the programmed frequencies. After the period
chosen with the red time turn switch (7) the device peeps (long interval)
and turns off.

If the memory is empty (no frequencies programmed), the red LED flashes
three times (short interval) and the device peeps three times (short
interval).
Every time the ZapGen alters from one saved frequency to the next, the
red LED flashes three times.

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The green LED flashes during the whole operation of the ZapGen either
slowly, to indicate ‘wobbling off’ for the processed frequency. Or the LED
flashes fast, to indicate ‘wobbling on’ for the processed frequency.

4.4. Inquiring battery level, erasing memory

frequency time function

button short Battery?
0 0
erase memory:
button > 6s last positon
button > 12s entire memory

After a brief push on the multifunction-button (1) the device peeps short
and at the same time the green LED flashes shortly.
Straight afterwards the ZapGen displays information about the battery
level:
battery as good as full green LED flashes for approx. 1s
battery more than 50% green and red LED flash for approx. 1s
battery below 50% red LED flashes for approx. 1s
battery almost empty red LED and three short peeps

An inadvertently entered frequency value can be deleted (always only the

last one). Therefore all the grey frequency turn-switches (2, 3, 4, 5) and the
red time turn-switch (7) have to be zeroed. Now the recently input
frequency can be deleted by a long push on the multifunction-button (1)
(> 6s but < 12s). The green LED flashes three times shortly and the device
peeps three times. Afterwards the button should be disengaged.
If the button is pushed longer (> 12s) the whole memory (the complete
programmed frequency sequence) is deleted. The green LED flashes three
times (long interval) and the device peeps three times (long interval).

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5. Device maintenance
5.1. Battery
Please use high-quality branded 9 Volt alkaline batteries, they have
considerable higher (3 to 5 times) capacity then the much cheaper zinc-
carbon batteries.
The deployment of rechargeable batteries (accumulators) is not reasonable
for this device, which spends only a very little energy. Standard
accumulators have a noticeable lower capacity (only 20-30%) compared to
a good battery. They will get empty through the self discharge alone, after
some weeks (depending on the quality even faster).
An alkaline-battery should be good in the ZapGen for about 20-30
operating hours.
The battery case is located on the bottom of the device-casing below the
slide closure.
Corresponding European standards claim, that the battery case can only be
opened with the help of a tool. Therefore the slide closure is
supplementary locked by a plastic screw. This one can be removed using a
coin, a screw driver or an appropriate tool. Afterwards, the closure can be
removed by pulling it back; the access to the battery is possible.
IMPORTANT: If the device is not used for a longer period of time (some
weeks), the battery should be removed. That way potential damages at the
device, caused by a leaking battery, can be avoided.

Legal information obligation:

Batteries must not be disposed with the household trash. As a customer
you are obligated, to return used batteries. You can return your used
batteries at public collecting points in your municipality or everywhere you
can buy similar batteries.
All our factory-provided batteries are low-pollutant.

You will find these signs on pollutant batteries:

Pb = Battery contains lead
Cd = Battery contains cadmium
Hg = Battery contains quicksilver

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5.2. Disposal of the device

According to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act
(elektroG), the disposal of the device via household
garbage is prohibited. In case you no longer wish to use the
ZapGen, please leave it at the nearest municipal collection
point for electric/electronic waste. The collection points
are to be found in every municipality.

5.3. Cleaning of the device and the electrodes

Please do not use any aggressive cleansing agents, alcohol or dissolver to
clean the device itself. No humidity may intrude the device.

The gold-plated electrodes can be easily cleaned with usual household

cleaners. They will possibly lose their original shine, but this does not
reduce the efficiency of the device.
When cleaning these gold-plated surfaces, no aggressive cleansing agents
may be used, as otherwise the gold-plated surface would be rubbed off.
For cleaning, use only a light detergent or pure alcohol.

6. Troubleshooting
In case there is malfunction, the battery should be disconnected for a
moment and then connected again.
If the battery is empty, outdated or of inferior quality, this can lead to
unexpected consequences in the device.
A minimum voltage is necessary, to permit the device, to start up and
check the battery level. Regarding a defective battery, this is not possible,
because the voltage level is even not sufficient for startup or the voltage
level will collapse seconds after switching on.

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7. Important warning, please pay attention
Patients with cardiac pacemaker or similar device and pregnant women
may use the ZAPPER only after consultation with their doctor or not at all!
Please also consult your doctor before use of the ZapGen and read the
recommended literature.
Occasionally it can happen that people with very sensitive skin will feel
irritation at the area of contact (electrodes) with the skin. This is caused by
a certain amount of direct current. In such cases, the output voltage can be
adapted continuously to individual requirements with the help of the
voltage regulation ( 4). In case of any doubt, please ask your doctor.
Skin irritation can also occur when the hand electrodes are put directly in
contact with other parts of the body (abdomen, iliac region) since the skin
on those body parts is more sensitive.
It is not allowed to treat unconscious persons or such persons who cannot
articulate themselves (small children) with the ZapGen.
A simultaneous treatment with high frequency-operated devices for
surgical purposes can lead to burns underneath the electrodes!
The use of the ZapGen close to a shortwave- or microwave-operated
therapeutical device (about 1 m) can lead to fluctuations of the output
value.
Device with class BF patient applied part (electrodes).

The use of the electrodes near the chest can increase the risk of ventricular
fibrillation.
It is strictly forbidden to operate the device with the help of an external
mains adapter. It is also strictly forbidden to charge any accumulators
inside the device during use or handling. In case of a possible fault in the
mains adapter, there is danger for life!

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8. Technical Data
Output voltage
Output voltage adjustment range
Output voltage frequencies
Frequency wobbling
Programming
Auto power-off timer
Load impedance
Current consumption
Battery type
Manufacturer
BONNEL TECHNOLOGIE s.r.o., Pražská 25 A
35002 Cheb, Czech Republic
Phone: +420 354 435927, Fax: +420 354 431124
E-Mail: zapgen@bonnel.cz
Internet: http://www.bonnel.cz
User’s Guide
AC voltage, sine wave,
max. 12V peak-to-peak
< 2% to 100%
1 Hz to 9999 Hz digital programmable
1 kHz to 999 kHz digital programmable
shiftable / on, off
± 3% of the adjusted frequency
beginning at 100 Hz, 10 times per sec.
up to 50 frequencies
1 to 9 minutes
approx. 440 Ohm
approx. 32 mA at 10 kOhm external
load
9V-block, only alkaline recommended
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