Bioservo Carbonhand User manual

Carbonhand®
USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
About the product ............................................................................. 31. Intended use ................................................................................. 3
1.1 Conformity .................................................................................... 3
1.2 Contact information ................................................................... 31.3 Size guide ...................................................................................... 4
1.4 Product overview ....................................................................... 5
1.5 Symbols ......................................................................................... 81.6 Labels .............................................................................................. 8
1.7 Disposal .......................................................................................... 8
1.8
Safety ..................................................................................................... 92. Warning, caution and note definitions ................................ 9
2.1 Warnings ........................................................................................ 92.2 Cautions ....................................................................................... 10
2.3
Before first use .................................................................................. 113. To adjust the glove finger length ......................................... 11
3.1 Performance test ........................................................................ 11
3.2
To use Carbonhand glove daily ................................................... 124. Before use .................................................................................... 12
4.1 To connect and put on Carbonhand .................................. 144.2 Protective gloves ...................................................................... 16
4.3 To shut down Carbonhand .................................................... 17
4.4 To change the glove ................................................................ 184.5 To clean Carbonhand .............................................................. 18
4.6 Storage ......................................................................................... 18
4.7
To use the Carbonhand control unit ......................................... 195. Switch between profiles ........................................................ 20
5.1 Menu ............................................................................................. 205.2 Control unit indicators and error messages ................... 23
5.3 Charger indicators ................................................................... 23
5.4
To use the Bioservo Carbonhand App .................................... 246. To connect a smartphone to Carbonhand ..................... 24
6.1 To turn off Wi-Fi ....................................................................... 256.2 To assign a profile to a button ........................................... 26
6.3 To modify a profile .................................................................. 27
6.4 Sensitivity .................................................................................... 276.5 Maximum force .......................................................................... 28
6.6 Activation threshold ................................................................ 28
6.7 Quick grasp ................................................................................ 286.8 Finger activation ...................................................................... 28
6.9
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 297.
Replacement parts .......................................................................... 308.
Technical specifications ................................................................ 309. Carbonhand specifications ................................................... 30
9.1

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About the product
About the product1.
Intended use1.1
Carbonhand improves the grip of persons who have a weak or unsteady
grip. The condition may be due to orthopedic or neurological problems,
from birth or acquired. Carbonhand mimics the user's grip movements
and gives your hand additional grip force. It is designed to make life
easier at work, at home and in everyday life. It is available in several
sizes and in both right hand and left hand versions.
Conformity1.2
Standard/Directive
Reference
Carbonhand
Classification
ISO 9999: 24 18 03
Assistive products for
gripping
ISO 9999: 06 06 07
Hand-finger splints
Directive
Medical device directive
93/42/EEC
Environmental directive
RoHS
2002/95/EC
Environmental directive
WEEE
2002/96/EC
Charger
Directive
Low voltage directive
2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC)
2004/108/EC
Contact information1.3
Bioservo Technologies AB
Isafjordsgatan 39B
SE-16440 Kista Sweden
[e-mail]
www.bioservo.com
[phone]

About the product
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Size guide1.4
Figure 1: Carbonhand size guide.
Product name
Catalogue
number
Explanation
Options
Carbonhand®
glove
0010.os
o = orientation
s = size
L (left), R (right)
XS, S, M, L, XL,
XLW
Carbonhand®
control unit
0011.x
x = length (cm)
70, 80, 90, 100
Upper arm strap
0017.s
s = size
S, M, L
Lower arm strap
0018.s
s = size
S, L
Example: To order a right-hand glove in size M, use the catalogue
number 0010.RM.

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About the product
Product overview1.5
Carbonhand1.5.1
Figure 2: Carbonhand glove and control unit.
Item
Name
Function
1
Glove
Provides grip force
2
Lower arm strap
Keeps the connector attached to your arm
3
Upper arm strap
Keeps the cord attached to your arm
4
Connector
Connects the glove with the control unit
5
Cord
Transmits sensory data and force
6
Control unit
Controls grip force based on sensory data
7
Carbonhand App
Adjusts Carbonhand settings

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Carbonhand glove1.5.2
Figure 3: Carbonhand glove and connector.
Item
Name
Function
1
Sensors
Provide data to control unit
2
Glove
Provides grip force
3
Wrist strap
Keeps the glove in position
4
Connector
Connects the glove with the
control unit
5
Connector attachment
Keeps the connector attached
to the lower arm strap
6
Lower arm strap
Keeps the connector attached
to your arm
7
Cord
Transmits sensory data and
force

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About the product
Carbonhand control unit1.5.3
Figure 4: Carbonhand control unit.
Item
Name
1
Battery compartment
2
Zipper
3
Display
4
Lid
5
Batteries
Charger1.5.4
Figure 5: Charger
Item
Name
1
Battery charger
2
Electric cable
3
Battery slot
4
Charging indicator

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Symbols1.6
Symbol
Description
Symbol
Description
Serial number
Keep the product dry
Manufacturer’s reference
number
Do not discard as
household waste.
Manufacturer and date of
manufacture
CE mark
See user guide for
information
Labels1.7
Figure 6: The label on the control unit.
Disposal1.8
When Carbonhand becomes worn out, recycle it as electronic waste.

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About the product
Safety2.
Warning, caution and note
definitions
2.1
Warning! Risk of injury if instructions are not obeyed.
Caution: Risk of material damage if instructions are not obeyed.
Information for optimal use of equipment.
Warnings2.2
· Do not use Carbonhand for tasks that can cause injury if Carbonhand
malfunctions. For example, do not hold a heavy container with hot
liquid in it.
· Use a protective inner glove in Carbonhand if you have cuts or
scratches on your hand.
· Always follow the instructions of your doctor or therapist.
· Do not bend the cord or put heavy objects on it.
· Only use Carbonhand on the hand it is intended for.
· All service work must be done by an approved technician or the
supplier.
· Do not do modifications to Carbonhand.
· Stop using Carbonhand if you feel that the use of it causes too great
load or an unbalanced load on your body.
· In case of discomfort or pain, disconnect the connector or turn off the
control unit.
· To shut down the Carbonhand glove, press and hold the on/off
button or disconnect the connector.
· Only use Carbonhand with the supplied batteries.
· Do not short circuit the terminals of the battery.
· Do not expose the batteries to fire. This can cause an explosion.
· Do not expose the batteries to temperatures above 60°C/140°F.

Safety
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· Do not dismantle the batteries.
· Do not use batteries that show signs of damage.
· Only use the charger specified in this guide.
· Keep batteries out of reach of children.
· Dispose of worn out batteries according to local regulation without
delay.
· Unplug the charger when not in use. Pull the plug to disconnect the
power cable. Never pull the power cable itself.
· Never use the charger with a damaged cable or if it has been
dropped or damaged.
· Always keep charger and batteries clean.
· Do not dismantle the charger.
· If you have any problems with the charger while it is connected to the
electric outlet, disconnect it from the power point immediately to turn
off the power.
· It is not possible to guarantee that the charger or any other electric
device does not cause interference with other electric devices.
Contact the Carbonhand supplier if you encounter a problem.
Cautions2.3
· Carbonhand is a medical device. Incorrect handling can cause
discomfort.
· Keep Carbonhand clean at all times. Do not touch anything that can
cause resistant stains.
· Keep Carbonhand away from liquids and small particles. They can
cause damage if they enter Carbonhand.
· Do not allow metal objects other than batteries to touch metal parts in
the charger connector. A short circuit can occur and damage the
charger.

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Safety
Before first use3.
When you start using Carbonhand, adjust the glove finger length and
do a performance test.
To adjust the glove finger length3.1
To ensure that Carbonhand works well, the glove should fit tight.
Shorten or lengthen the fingers of the glove, as shown in the steps that
follow.
Figure 7: To adjust the glove finger length.
Performance test3.2
1. Look at the Carbonhand glove. If it is worn or damaged, contact the
supplier.
2. Put Carbonhand on your hand according to the instructions in
section 4.2.
3. Hold an object tightly with all your fingers. Make sure that
Carbonhand adds extra force to your thumb, middle and ring fingers.
4. Release the object. Carbonhand should stop adding force to your
fingers.
5. If Carbonhand does not add force when you hold, or does not stop
adding force when you release, see section 7 or contact the supplier.

Before first use
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To use Carbonhand glove daily4.
Before use4.1
To charge and insert the batteries4.1.1
The charger becomes warm during use.

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To use Carbonhand glove daily
Figure 8: To charge and insert the batteries.

To use Carbonhand glove daily
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To connect and put on
Carbonhand
4.2
Caution: The added force can be surprising for a new user.
Make sure you familiarize yourself with this extra force before
you start making full use of Carbonhand.
To connect the glove and the control
unit
4.2.1
Figure 9: To connect the glove and the control unit.
Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer4.2.2
Figure 10: Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer.

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To use Carbonhand glove daily
To put on and start Carbonhand4.2.3

To use Carbonhand glove daily
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Figure 11: To put on and start Carbonhand
Protective gloves4.3
Warning! Carbonhand does not provide protection. Use a
protective inner or outer glove if it is necessary.
Use a thin glove of latex or cotton inside the Carbonhand glove
to prevent direct contact and to keep the Carbonhand glove
clean.
Use a protective glove on the Carbonhand glove to keep your
hand warm and to keep your hand and the Carbonhand glove
clean.
Figure 12: Optional protective glove (A) inside Carbonhand glove and
(B) outside Carbonhand glove.

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To use Carbonhand glove daily
To shut down Carbonhand4.4
Press and hold the on/off button to shut down Carbonhand.
Figure 13: To shut down Carbonhand.
If the Carbonhand glove malfunctions, disconnect the
connector to shut it down quickly.
Figure 14: Emergency stop.

To use Carbonhand glove daily
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To change the glove4.5
Figure 15: To change the Carbonhand glove.
To clean Carbonhand4.6
1. Use a lint roller or soft brush to remove dust or other loose particles
from Carbonhand.
2. Remove stains on the Carbonhand glove and control unit with a
damp cloth. Do not make the glove wet, as this can cause it to
malfunction.
3. Spray the Carbonhand glove and control unit with disinfectant to
disinfect them.
Storage4.7
Remove the batteries if you are not going to use Carbonhand for more
than one week. When you keep the batteries in Carbonhand, they will
slowly drain.

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To use Carbonhand glove daily
To use the Carbonhand control
unit
5.
Warning! Carbonhand is a medical device. Use it according to
the instructions. Incorrect handling can cause discomfort.
Most settings on the Carbonhand are adjusted in the Bioservo
Carbonhand App. Download the free app from regular app stores.
Some settings are made directly in Carbonhand.
Figure 16: Display, buttons and indicators on the control unit.
Item
Name
Function
Function in Settings
mode
1
On/off button
Press to start
Carbonhand. Press and
hold to shut it down.
Cancel or go back one
step
2
Yellow/ blue
indicator
See section 5.3
3
Green/ red
indicator
See section 5.3
4
Button A
Press to select profile A
Go to the left
5
Button B
Press to select profile B
Select and confirm
6
Button C
Press to select profile C
Go to the right
7
Display
Displays information
8
Active profile
Displays the current grip
profile
9
Battery level
Displays the remaining
battery capacity

To use the Carbonhand control unit
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Switch between profiles5.1
Carbonhand has preset profiles that are accessed with the buttons on
the control unit. Press button A, Bor Cto activate the profile you want
to use, or activate a profile in the control unit menu.
The profiles have names to identify them easily. You can also
add your own profiles if you wish. You do this in the
Carbonhand App.
Adjust the profile settings to make Carbonhand behave differently.
Adjust the sensitivity, maximum force and other settings as described in
section 6. Carbonhand comes with pre-set profiles with different
settings.
Name
Description
Johan soft
Imitates normal soft hand grip patterns and
only applies force in the finger you press
with.
Johan strong
Imitates normal strong hand grip patterns
and only applies force in the finger you
press with
Erik soft
Activates all the fingers. This gives you
maximum scope to get a stable grip.
Erik strong
Activates all the fingers with a strong force
. This gives you maximum scope to get a
stable grip
Menu5.2
Settings mode5.2.1