Riddell Axiom System User manual

P/N XXXXX vX.XX
Axiom System User Guide
COPYRIGHT© TBD RIDDELL INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY MEDIUM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS
PERMISSION OF RIDDELL IS PROHIBITED.
LIMITED RIGHTS NOTICE TECHNICAL DATA/DOCUMENTATION

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 1
CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................3
Warnings.....................................................................................4
Product Overview ........................................................................6
Equipment Guide –axiom Player Unit ..........................................9
Battery Care............................................................................................... 9
Controls and Indicators ............................................................................. 9
Installation into Helmets............................................................10
Riddell Sideline Monitor Operations...........................................10
Log-in and main RSM Dashboard ............................................................11
Adding / adopting a Player unit...............................................................12
Unassigning / un-adopting a Player unit .................................................16
Reviewing alert information....................................................................19
RSM version information.........................................................................22
Player Unit firmware version...................................................................23
Updating RSM..........................................................................................29
Updating Player Unit Firmware............................................................... 37
Using InSite................................................................................41
Before Play...............................................................................................41
During Play - Using Alerts ........................................................................41
Alert Types.................................................................................................. 42
Viewing New Alerts .................................................................................... 43
Alert Response............................................................................................ 43
After Play .................................................................................................43

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 2
Equipment Management ........................................................................... 43
Maintenance .............................................................................44
Cleaning InSite Equipment ......................................................................44
Battery Care.............................................................................................45
Long-Term (End-of-Season) Storage ....................................................... 45
Reconditioning......................................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting.........................................................................45
Contact Information...................................................................45
Compliance Information.............................................................46
Warranty...................................................................................47

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 3
INTRODUCTION
For over 80 years, Riddell has been the recognized leader in helmet
technology and innovation. Founded with the mission to make sports
equipment safer, better and easier to use, Riddell continues to address
the evolving protective equipment needs of the athlete. Today, Riddell
equipment is seen on football fields from coast-to-coast, protecting
every level of player—from youth athletes to NFL professionals.
Riddell is always working on the next generation of helmet technology.
Its newest product introduction, the Riddell InSite Impact Response
System, is the latest in a series of recent innovations incorporating
state-of-the-art features that are new to the football field.
Riddell InSite is a new integrated monitoring and alerting tool designed
specifically for the proactive protection of football players. As the first to
implement head impact monitoring and recording systems, Riddell
developed InSite using data collected by Riddell’s Sideline Response
System (SRS) with Head Impact Telemetry (HITS). Since 2004, Riddell
SRS has analyzed millions of impacts from youth to elite football
competition, and its data has led to impactful changes to rules, how the
game is played and coached, and has informed new helmet designs with
enhanced protective benefits.
Riddell InSite utilizes new integrated technology to monitor and record
significant head impacts sustained during a football game or practice.
Coaches and other sideline staff will now have Riddell InSite’s unique
vantage point of what goes on inside the helmet at the time of contact.
InSite is designed to alert team staff of high risk single and multiple
head impacts, and enable improved identification and management of
concussion.
You must read this User Guide completely before set-up and use of the
InSite Impact Response System. If you need assistance with use of the
system, please contact InSite Customer Support at [phone] or
[email protected].
At Riddell, improving athlete protection remains paramount. Helmet
technology innovations such as InSite underscore Riddell’s commitment
to designing and manufacturing the best protective equipment for
football players at all levels.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 4
WARNINGS
•Contact in football may result in CONCUSSION-BRAIN INJURY which
no helmet can prevent. Symptoms include: loss of consciousness or
memory, dizziness, headache, nausea or confusion. If you have
symptoms, immediately stop playing and report them to your coach,
trainer and parents. Do not return to a game or practice until all
symptoms are gone and you have received MEDICAL CLEARANCE.
Ignoring this warning may lead to another and more serious or fatal
brain injury.
•Do not use your helmet to butt, ram or spear an opposing player.
This is in violation of the football rules and such use can result in
severe head or neck injuries, paralysis or death to you and possible
injury to your opponent.
•NO HELMET CAN PREVENT HEAD OR NECK INJURIES A PLAYER
MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN FOOTBALL.
•Riddell InSite alerts the sideline to significant, single or multiple
impacts that MAY result in a concussion or other head injury.
•Riddell InSite is NOT a medical device.
•Riddell InSite is NOT a protective device.
•RIDDELL INSITE DOES NOT DIAGNOSE CONCUSSIONS OR OTHER
HEAD INJURIES AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A
DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE.
•Serious injury and/or concussion may occur even if no alert is
reported. Riddell InSite transmits alerts at research-based
thresholds; however, concussion may occur at impacts below these
thresholds.
•Riddell InSite is intended to be used as a supplement to a team’s
concussion protocol. Riddell InSite should not be used to replace
the existing Safety Plans and Concussion protocols the team, school
or organization has in place.
•In all instances when the Alert Monitor signals an Alert, staff should
execute its concussion assessment protocol. The Centers for

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 5
Disease Control (CDC, www.cdc.gov/concussion) and USA Football
(http://usafootball.com/health-safety/concussion-awareness) offer
concussion management guidelines.
•Riddell InSite must be properly installed and configured by the user
to allow for correct function and transmission of impact Alerts (see
Setup Summary for installation instructions).
•For proper performance, the Riddell Sideline Monitor (RSM) must be
used within fifty (50) yards of the instrumented players (see During
Play –Using Alerts, p.45, for more information). If a Player Unit
generates an Alert outside the communication range of fifty yards,
the Alert is saved and transmitted when the equipment is again
within range.
•DO NOT MODIFY, CHANGE, OR ALTER THE DEVICE IN ANY WAY.
•Player units must be reconditioned annually to ensure proper
performance.
•For questions regarding Riddell InSite or reconditioning:
oCall 1 [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. C.S.T.
oOn the web, go to: http://www.riddell.com/
oEmail [email protected]

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The InSite Impact Response System for Axiom is composed of the
following components:
1. InSite Axiom Player Unit (included with new helmet purchase, or
retrofit package sold separately)
2. USB Cable and AC Charger
3. Riddell Sideline Monitor
INSITE AXIOM PLAYER UNIT
Player Units installed within Riddell helmets measure impacts as they
occur on field. When an impact exceeds a predetermined threshold
specific to the player’s level of play and playing position, an Alert is sent
wirelessly to the Riddell Sideline Monitor on the sidelines. The athlete’s
playing position and level of play are selected by the InSite Impact
Response System administrator during setup of player profiles (see
Player Setup, p. 33).
Each InSite Player Unit is comprised of a flexible sensor array (“Sensor”)
and a small wireless radio transceiver (“Transmitter”).

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 7
Power is provided by a non-rechargeable battery through an advanced
power management system that automatically puts the unit into sleep
mode when it is motionless, and into active operation once it detects
motion. This functionality enables a typical battery life of approximately
one year depending on usage.
The Player Unit’s battery must be replaced once each year during
reconditioning by a Riddell factory-authorized reconditioning center.
Please call Riddell Customer Service at [phone] for the factory-
authorized reconditioning center nearest you. Failure to replace the
battery each year will result in loss of power and the Player Unit will
become inoperable.
RIDDELL SIDELINE MONITOR
The Riddell Sideline Monitor (RSM) is a cell phone with an Android
application which allows a user to collect impact event data from one or
more “Player Units” (PUs) as well as perform management functions on
individual PUs. The officially supported phone for running RSM is the
Samsung Galaxy S10.
USB CABLE AND AC CHARGER

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 8
The USB cable connects the Riddell Sideline
Monitor to a laptop or desktop, which
functions to charge the Sideline Monitor
batteries.
An AC Charger is also included, that plugs into
any 110V AC wall outlet. When used together
with the USB cable, the AC Charger supplies
electricity to recharge the Sideline Monitor batteries.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 9
EQUIPMENT GUIDE –AXIOM PLAYER UNIT
BATTERY CARE
InSite Player Units are powered by a factory installed non-rechargeable
battery. The Player Unit’s battery must be replaced once each year
during reconditioning by a Riddell factory-authorized reconditioning
center. Please call Riddell Customer Service at [phone] for the
factory-authorized reconditioning center nearest you. Failure to replace
the battery each year will result in loss of power and the Player Unit will
become inoperable.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The Player Unit transmitter is located in a protective pouch in each
InSite Axiom fixed liner. It is used to transmit impact data to the Riddell
Sideline Monitor, and is connected to the sensor pads. The Player Unit
has two basic states while powered On –idle and sleep. The Player Unit
will manage its own power state to maximize battery life based on recent
activity detected by a motion sensor.
1) LED –A powered and functional player unit will rapidly flash a yellow
LED when put in motion after 5 seconds of stationary inactivity.
2) Power button - The button on the player unit is used to power the
unit on from shipping mode, and only needs to be accessed during
initial setup and after reconditioning.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 10
3) Identification Number (Serial Number) –10-digit number that
identifies a particular Player Unit. This number will appear in the
Riddell Sideline Monitor application when the Player Unit is added.
This number is used to assign individual Player Unit hardware to a
Player.
INSTALLATION INTO HELMETS
Proper installation and setup of the InSite Impact Response System is
required for correct product operation. Please keep in mind the
following key points and instructions as you prepare for use:
•InSite Player Units and Overliners are designed to fit specific Riddell
helmet models and sizes (see www.Riddell.com). To ensure player
safety and proper impact measurement performance, use InSite
only with compatible helmet types.
•InSite Alert thresholds are assigned based on Playing Position and
Skill Level. For correct operation of InSite, Playing Position and Skill
Level must be properly assigned to each player when configuring
InSite (see Player Setup, p.34).
•Do not fold, crease, or tear the Player Unit sensor at any point
during installation as this may affect impact sensor and system
performance. Please contact Riddell Customer Service at (800)
275-5338 for assistance with damaged equipment.
RIDDELL AXIOM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TBD
RIDDELL SPEEDFLEX TRUE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TBD
RIDDELL SIDELINE MONITOR OPERATIONS

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 11
LOG-IN AND MAIN RSM DASHBOARD
After launching Riddell Sideline Monitor (RSM), a log-in screen will be displayed
as shown below. Enter your email, password, and select the appropriate
environment. Press on the “SIGN IN” button.
RSM log-in screen
RSM Dashboard
After logging in, you will be brought to the RSM Dashboard (see above). This is
the main screen for displaying activity from connected PUs.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 12
Selecting the “hamburger menu” ( ) in the upper right corner of the
application displays the menu shown below. The current RSM version is shown
at the bottom of this window (“5.0.0.(70)” in this case).
RSM application menu
ADDING / ADOPTING A PLAYER UNIT
[email protected]

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 13
To add Player Units (PUs) to your team, you will first Adopt the PU and then
Assign the PU to an existing player on your team. (Setting up and managing
players on your team are functions performed using the Riddell Insite Training
Tool website, not covered in this RSM user guide.)
To Adopt and Assign a PU:
1. Select “Equipment” from the RSM application menu (see the “RSM
application menu” screenshot above).
2. Select the “AVAILABLE” tab to see a list of PUs which can be adopted.
RSM “AVAILABLE” screen, showing PUs available for adoption.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 14
3. From the list of available PUs, select one which you would like to
adopt into your team. Note that you should press on the text of the
desired PU, not on the cog wheel icon button (which will request that
RSM connect with the PU).
4. After clicking on the desired PU, a popup screen such as the one
shown below pops up. Verify the serial number and then click on the
“Adopt” button.
Adopting a PU
5. After adoption, the PU will show up under the “UN-ASSIGNED” tab
(see below). You must now assign this PU to an existing player on your
team. To do this, click on the desired Player Unit serial number (for the
example shown below, we would click on “2118100184”) and select a
player to assign to this PU from the pull down list (see screenshot
below). Finally, click the “ASSIGN” button.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 15
PUs ready to assign to a team
player.
Assigning the PU to a team player.
6. After adopting the PU and assigning it to a player, this PU will be
displayed in the “ASSIGNED” tab along with other previously assigned
PUs on your team.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 16
UNASSIGNING / UN-ADOPTING A PLAYER UNIT
If a Player Unit (PU) is currently assigned to a player on one team and you
would like to switch this PU to a different team, you will need to unassign and
then un-adopt the PU using the following steps.
1. Select “Equipment” from the RSM application menu.
2. Select the “ASSIGNED” tab to see a list of PUs which are currently
assigned to your team.
Assigned PUs on a team.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 17
3. Select the Player Unit serial number of the PU you wish to unassign
from this team (Note: select the serial number, not the cog wheel
button). The dialog shown below pops up.
“UN-ASSIGN” dialog box.
4. Verify the serial number of the PU you wish to unassign and then click
the “UN-ASSIGN” button.
5. As shown below, the selected PU is now moved to the “UN-ASSIGNED”
tab.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 18
After unassigning a PU, it is moved to the “UN-ASSIGNED” tab.
6. Next, un-adopt the PU by clicking the small garbage can icon in the
“Remove” column on the “UN-ASSIGNED” tab. The popup shown
below is displayed, asking you to verify your action.

P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 19
RSM verification for un-adopting a PU.
7. The unassigned and un-adopted PU will now be listed under the
“AVAILABLE” tab, indicating that it is available to be adopted by
another team.
REVIEWING ALERT INFORMATION
RSM receives notifications from PUs when high impact “Alert” events have
occurred. A popup window is displayed on the RSM Dashboard containing the
player number, player name, and event time.