Kinesis Savant Elite USB User manual

Savant Elite USB
Programmable Foot Switch Family
USER’S MANUAL

USER’S MANUAL
Savant™Elite™Programmable Foot Switch Family
Kinesis® USB input devices for use on any system capable of providing generic HID drivers
for keyboard & mouse
Models covered:
FS10J: Control module with two input jacks, bundled with one pedal
FS20A: Dual angled pedals mounted on steel base
FS20AJ: Dual angled pedals mounted on steel base with one jack for optional input device
FS30A: Triple angled & adjustable pedals, mounted on steel base
FS30AJ: Triple angled & adjustable pedals, mounted on steel base. Jack for optional input
FSMJ2: Control module only, with two input jacks
FSMJ4: Control module only, with four input jacks
Optional input accessories*
FS007mp: single foot pedal with mini-phono plug
FSW007mp-IPX8**: single waterproof foot pedal with mini-phono plug#
FS002HT8: Hand trigger, 8 foot cable with mini-phono plug.
* ETL safety listing requires use only with Kinesis input accessories.
**Waterproof versions of each model are available by special order.
# USB and mini-phono connections are not waterproof
Compatibility
These products are fully operational and programmable with Windows 2000®, Windows XP®, Windows
Vista® & Windows 7™. The downloadable programming driver is preconfigured to use Windows XP
"compatibility mode" so no user intervention is required. With Mac OS X®, they are fully operational
except that the OS does not allow one USB device to modify another. To program under Mac OS X,
computer must be an Intel Mac running Windows XP using BootCamp® or Parallels®.
December 2009 Edition
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XP, VISTA, & WINDOWS 7 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. MAC, MAC OS, and BOOT
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Cover: Triple pedal model shown (FS30A)
REGULATORY APPROVALS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Warning
To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only shielded interfacing cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate.
INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interface-causing Equipment Regulations. Cet
Appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exiginces du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.
CE COMPLIANCE FOR EMISSIONS AND IMMUNITY
This device has been tested to comply with the following European standards for emissions and immunity for ITE and
medical equipment: En 55022, En 55024, EN 61000-3-2/3, and EN 60601-1-2.
MEDICAL PRODUCT SAFETY
RECOGNIZED COMPONENT
CONFORMS TO UL STD 60601-1; CERTIFIED TO CSA STD C22.2 NO. 601.1
3183755
The ETL Recognized Component mark on the product label indicates compliance with UL 60601-1 and CSA Std
C22.2 No. 601.1 standards for medical use. These products must be used with a UL listed computer to comply with
UL safety standards. The label will also indicate IPX1 per UL and CE standards for “drip-proof” water resistance.
Custom, non-programmable waterproof (IPX8) models are also available by special order. This product should not be
used in the presence of a flammable atmosphere such as an anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Read me first ................................................................................ 6
Repetitive strain safety warning ................................................... 6
Features and compatibility ........................................................... 7
Installation ................................................................................... 11
Custom programming your foot switch actions .......................... 13
Safety, cleaning, and maintenance .............................................. 21
Troubleshooting and technical support ....................................... 23
Warranty ...................................................................................... 25

READ ME FIRST
Do NOT install programming software before reading the chapter on Installation. Driver
installation is only required if you decide to change the factory programming. Failure to
heed this warning may result in damage to your device which would not be covered by
warranty.
REPETITIVE STRAIN SAFETY WARNING
Continuous use of any computer input device may cause aches and pains or a more serious
cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) such as tendinitis.
#Observe sensible guidelines when using any computer input device to help
minimize the possibility of injury.
#Follow established guidelines for computer and workstation setup.
#Exercise good judgment in placing reasonable limits on your computer
usage time every day.
#Ensure that you take reasonable rest breaks from computer use during the
course of the day.
#At the first sign of stress-related injury (aching, numbness, or tingling
of an extremity), consult your health care professional.
Kinesis Corporation bases its product designs on research, proven features, and user
evaluations. However, because of the complex set of factors believed to contribute to
computer-related injuries, the company can make no warranty that any of its products will
prevent or cure any physical ailment.
Your risk of injury may be affected by workstation and chair design, posture, time worked
without breaks, type of work, activities outside of the workplace, and individual physiology.
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FEATURES AND COMPATIBILITY
Overview
All Kinesis Savant Elite devices are fully programmable under Windows 2000 and Windows
XP to perfrom keyboard/mouse emulation, using an onboard, non-volatile memory chip to
store keyboard or mouse button actions. A hidden slide switch is used to activate
programming mode when changes are desired.
Once programmed, these devices will operate on any computer with an active USB port.
Standard factory programming performs mouse button actions, but custom factory
programming maybe requested at the time of order for a small fee. Custom waterproof
models are available by special order and are factory-programmable only.
The comfortable, front-hinged pedals allow the foot to be rested towards the front (near)
portion of the pedal and may be triggered with minimal foot or leg motion. Pedal force is
approximately 3.5 pounds when pressing near the rear (cabled end) of the device.
System compatibility
Generic USB "HID" drivers to operate the device are provided automatically by the
operating system, including Windows VISTA and Windows 7. While normal operation is
supported under most platforms supporting USB input devices, a programming driver which
is available for download from the Kinesis website is supported under Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows VISTA. Once customized, however, a device may then be returned
to and used in virtually any other USB environment.
On a Macintosh system, re-programming the device is not supported except in Windows XP
running within a Parallels session or using Boot Camp. However, most actions programmed
under Windows (including the regular mouse click and the right mouse button action) will
play correctly under OS X. The details of currently known limitations on Macintosh systems
are described below for each feature.
Detailed features
Savant Elite programmable foot switches can generate single characters or extensive
keyboard sequences, but are factory programmed to perform single mouse button actions.
The control module has the capability to support up to four pedals or other inputs, but some
models do not provide access to all inputs. For each pedal, key combinations such as Ctrl-c
or Shift-Ctrl-arrow can be stored, as well as text of up to approximately 750 characters per
pedal (up to approximately 1200 total characters per device). Except on a Macintosh
system, a pedal can also serve as a modifier (e.g. Ctrl or Shift).
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Two types of macros may NOT be stored in a single pedal. These are (1) combinations of
keyboard and mouse button actions, and (2) multiple mouse button actions (e.g. double
click).
Advanced features include the following:
- Pre-combined modifiers. If you frequently use combinations like Shift-Ctrl left arrow, you
can reduce strain and effort by programing a pedal to perform the awkward Shift-Ctrl portion
of the key combination. However, this is not supported on a Macintosh (modifiers on one
input device cannot modify another in the OS X operating system).
-Complete modifier macros. Even on a Macintosh system you may perform dedicated
combinations like Shift-Ctrl left arrow and Shift-Ctrl-right arrow.
- Repeating key actions. Normally single keys actions programmed into the foot switch will
repeat if the pedal is held down, with the same repeat delay and speed as on a keyboard. If a
macro (multiple keystrokes) is programmed, it will also repeat if the pedal is held down, but
at a slower rate which is not affected by the keyboard repeat delay & rate set in the control
panel. These features may be changed using special commands.
- Slow output. If normal programmed output from the foot switch is too fast for the
computer, “slow output” can be selected.
- Inserting “delays” between keystrokes. The foot switch can be programmed with one or
more 0.5 second delays.
- Separate press/release commands. For special applications, you can send a “press key” or
“release key” only, or you can program “press key” actions separately from “release key”
actions.
- Setting “Capslock remembered during playback.” Use this feature if you want a macro to
always play back in the same Capslock mode in which it was programmed.
Status LEDs
On the front of the electronics enclosure (facing the user) are two light emitting diodes
(LEDs) which indicate the status of the device. When the green LED is illuminated steadily,
the unit is operating correctly in “play mode.” If the Green LED is flashing, the unit is in
“programming mode.” If the red LED is on, the device is not working correctly (see the
chapter on “Troubleshooting and Technical Support”).
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Single pedal, FS007MP, with 9'
cable & miniphono connector.
Use with jack-equipped Kinesis
devices
Dual jack control module, FSMJ2, bundled with
one single pedal as FS10J (four-jack control
module available separately as FSMJ4)
Optional accessories
Some Savant Elite models are equipped with one or more mini-phono jacks, each of which
can accept either a single foot pedal or a hand trigger. Jack-equipped models may be used
with a Kinesis hand trigger (FS002HT8, 8 foot cable), or with a stand-alone foot pedal
(FS007MP, 10 foot cable). Do not attempt to connect any other device to the jack. Extension
cables are available from Kinesis for both the USB cable and the mini-phono cables of stand
alone pedals and hand triggers (contact Kinesis at [email protected] or 800-454-6374).
Model-specific Features
The various models of Savant Elite programmable devices have unique features which are
described below.
Single pedal bundled with control module (FS10J)
This unit is optimal where space is at a premium, since a single foot pedal can be positioned
near the user with the control module ten feet (or
more, using an available extension cable) away.
The single pedal model includes a Savant Elite
control module (FSMJ2) with two mini-phono
jacks. This is bundled with a single front-hinged
foot switch equipped with a 10 foot long cable.
An additional pedal (FS007MP) or hand trigger
(FS002HT8)may be purchased separately for the
second input jack.
The control module is equipped with small rubber feet, but for
additional stability, you may attach it to a surface with a removable self-adhesive “hook &
loop” material (provided).
Factory programming for :
Jack 1 (front): Left mouse button
Jack 2 (rear): Right mouse button
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Dual pedal models (FS20A, FS20AJ)
The dual pedal model provides a blend of versatility, small size and moderate cost. A Jack
equipped model is also available if an third
free-standing pedal or a hand trigger is
needed.
Factory programming:
Left pedal: Left mouse button
Right pedal: Right mouse button
Jack (FS20AJ, not shown):
Middle mouse button
Triple pedal model (FS30A or FS30JA, with adjustable pedals)
The three-pedal model
provides the highest
performance where small size
is not critcal. The outer two
pedals may be adjusted
approximately ½" closer to the
middle pedal using a small
philips screwdriver. A Jack
equipped model is also
available if an occasional
fourth free-standing pedal or a
hand trigger is needed.
Factory programming:
Left pedal: Left mouse button
Middle pedal: Middle mouse button (usually “scroll mode” for mouse)
Right pedal: Right mouse button
Jack (FS30AJ, not shown): Left mouse button
Dual pedal Savant Elite.
Triple pedal Savant Elite model. Attached USB cable not shown..
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