
FLAG (Optional)
FLAG (Force Limiting, Auto Grasp) is an optional feature for the MC ProPlus Hand, ETD and ETD2 terminal
devices. FLAG provides two functions:
• Force Limiting, to prevent crushing objects due to excessive pinch force
• Auto Grasp, which slightly increases the grip on an object if an inadvertent open signal is detected by
the controller
Turn FLAG On/O
Upon power up, FLAG is turned o. The TD should be closed, then opened, before using FLAG. To turn
FLAG on, give the device a “Hold Open” signal (for ~ 3 sec.)**. When FLAG turns on, the wearer will feel
one long vibration. A “Hold Open” signal (for ~ 3 sec.)** will turn FLAG o, and two short vibrations
will be felt by the wearer.
Note: If a series of 5 vibrations is felt upon a “Hold Open”, it could indicate a malfunction in the FLAG sensor.
Turn the device o, and back on, then completely open and completely close the device. Retry the “Hold
Open” signal to activate FLAG. If 5 vibrations are felt again, the device will still function but FLAG will be
disabled. The device must be returned to Motion Control for the FLAG sensor to be repaired.
Dual Channel FLAG
Force Limiting
1. With FLAG on, closing is still proportional, with maximum speed lowered by 50%**.
2. On closing, when the ngers contact an object, force will be limited to ~ 2 lbs/9N of grip force –
then the wearer feels one short vibration.
3. To increase force, the wearer relaxes below threshold, followed by a strong close signal** for a
short eort** and the grip force “pulses” up.
4. Grip force can be pulsed up to 10 times to a maximum of ~ 18 lbs/80N of pinch force**.
5. An open signal will open the terminal device proportionally.
Auto Grasp
With FLAG on, a quick, inadvertent opening signal will result in a single “pulse” increase in grip force
to prevent dropping an object.**
Single Channel FLAG
With Single Channel Control, FLAG is best used in Alternating Direction Control Mode.
Force Limiting
1. With FLAG on, the terminal device will close at approximately 50% speed**, proportionally.
2. When the device contacts an object, force will be limited to ~ 2 lbs/9N.
3. A quick and strong signal** above the threshold, then relaxation below the threshold, will create
one pulse in the force**.
4. This can be repeated up to 10 times for ~ 18 lbs/80N of pinch force.
5. A sustained signal of about 1 second will open the terminal device.
Auto Grasp
With FLAG on, any quick, inadvertent signal will result in the terminal device closing, preventing the
object from being dropped.
**Note: These settings are adjustable in the iOS MCUI application
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