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Adjustment App
Instruction Manual
(iOS Version)
For Prosthetists
Product Type: NE-Z41, NE-Z41SH
Document Number: 81-SS00127（ver.3）
Application Ver. 0.4.9 or later
Date of issue: 2023-07-01
Language：English
CAUTION
■Carefully read the instruction manual prior to use.
■Adjust the knee joint to the user in a place where the user's safety can be ensured.
■Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
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- Page 1 Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists Product Type: NE-Z41, NE-Z41SH Document Number: 81-SS00127（ver.3） Application Ver. 0.4.9 or later Date of issue: 2023-07-01 Language：English CAUTION ■Carefully read the instruction manual prior to use. ■Adjust the knee joint to the user in a place where the user’s safety can be ensured. ■Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
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Page 2: Introduction
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG. Inc. and any use of such marks by Nabtesco Corporation is under license. QR code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated. ... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
24 General ·························································································································· 34 25 Error message popup ········································································································ 35 25.1 Password error (“Enter Password” screen) ······································································ 35 25.2 Password error (“Connection to ALLUX ” screen) ···························································· 35 25.3 Password error (3 times) ······························································································ 35 25.4 Wireless connection error ···························································································· 35 25.5... -
Page 4: Supported Model And Operating Environment
Supported model and operating environment ALLUX (type: NE-Z41) ● * ALLUX (type: NE-Z4) is not supported. The model can be identified by the design of the front link pad. It can also be identified by the indication on the charging port. -
Page 5: Install Procedures And Initial Settings
4. Tap the “GET” button, then tap the “INSTALL” button. 5. After the installation is completed, the icon of the App is created on the home screen of the smartphone. 6. Tap the icon to start the App. ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists... -
Page 6: Initial Settings
“Enter Password” screen is displayed. Enter the indicated password in the instruction manual. If you fail in entering the password 3 times, you need to restart this App. ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists... - Page 7 Enter the P&O Clinic name or company that App user works for. Age: Select the age of the adjuster from the list. Gender: Select the gender of the adjuster from the list. ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists...
- Page 8 Connecting Connected 3. “ALLUX:Serial No” is displayed. If more than one device is listed up, according to the Serial No. of your own ALLUX select the appropriate wireless device. 4. If the wireless device for ALLUX is not listed, the wireless connection of ALLUX may be in sleep mode.
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Page 9: Safe Posture
[Request for safe posture] If ALLUX is not in the safe posture when adjusting or setting ALLUX , a popup is displayed. Make sure that the user is in a safe posture, and then tap the “OK” button to reflect the adjustments or settings. -
Page 10: Communication Mode And How To Connect Bluetooth
For 5 minutes after you apply your body weight to 5 minutes after the charger or the power OFF cap is disconnected from ALLUX 5min 5min With the Application Remote Control, it is possible to turn OFF wireless connection when the user gets on a plane, etc. -
Page 11: Common Operation As To The Initial Startup And Each Screen
Common operation as to the initial startup and each screen At the first start-up, the initial startup screen is displayed after the “Connection to ALLUX ” screen. At the second and subsequent startups in the normal state, the initial startup screen is displayed after the company logo. -
Page 12: Adjustment Procedure
Adjustment procedure Adjustments are undertaken in the following steps. ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists... -
Page 13: Basic Settings
CAUTION about failure or high temperature and may fall because the ALLUX locked when he/she tries to walk. Back button: Tap this button to display the initial startup screen. -
Page 14: Setting The Time Zone
Back button: Tap this button to display the “Basic setting” screen. ● OK button: Tap this button to display the initial startup screen. ● ● Settings button : Tap this button to send the time zone to ALLUX ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists... -
Page 15: Calibration
Calibration When ALLUX is used for the first time or re-aligned or the foot part is replaced, ALLUX will need to be calibrated. Calibrate ALLUX in the correct posture. ■ If it is calibrated under load, the user cannot walk normally and may stumble, possibly resulting in an injury. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Toe Release Point
Check the walking condition in a place, e.g. in parallel bars, where the ■ user’s safety can be ensured. If ALLUX cannot smoothly shift to swing phase, user may fall. CAUTION 1. Have the user stand in parallel bars and place the prosthetic foot behind them and load the prosthesis simulating terminal stance. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Stance Flexion Yielding
(0˚C/+32˚F or ■ less), the yielding resistance may be higher. Check the yielding resistance before starting use in a low-temperature environment. Since ALLUX WARNING cannot be easily flexed, the user may fall on stairs or slope. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Stance Extension Dampening
Normally, set the extension resistance in stance phase to 5, no resistance state. Adjust the resistance only when the user walks with stance flexion. It is recommended to adjust the resistance at a normal temperature (+20˚C/+68˚F). When ALLUX is used in a low-temperature environment (0˚C/+32˚F or ■... -
Page 19: Adjusting The Swing Flexion Resistance
If ALLUX cannot smoothly shift to swing phase, the user may fall. CAUTION *If the foot scuffs the floor because ALLUX didn’t trigger swing phase, re-adjust the Toe Release Point as stated in “Adjusting the Toe Release Point” (page 15). -
Page 20: Adjusting The Terminal Impact
Factory default setting = 5 (Standard value: 0 ~ 25) Adjust the extension resistance during swing phase. If terminal impact occurs, gradually increase it. After the resistance is adjusted based on the normal walking, ALLUX will automatically adjust the extension resistance according to the walking speed. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Safety Lock
Adjusting the Safety Lock Factory default setting = Invalid The Safety Lock is designed to lock ALLUX at a flexed angle in which the user stops for a certain time with ALLUX flexed under a certain level of weight. To use the Safety Lock, adjust the slider to set the activation time. -
Page 22: Low Battery Settings
Back button: Tap this button to display the “Safety Lock” adjustment screen. OK button: Tap this button to display the initial startup ● screen. Next button: Tap this button to display the “Save data” ● screen. ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists... -
Page 23: Saving The Adjustment Data
Saving the adjustment data The adjustment or set data is automatically stored in ALLUX These data can be saved to a folder on the smartphone. The saved data can be used by copying the data (page 29). Even if the setting data is not saved, the setting data for the past 5 days is automatically saved in the Adjustment History (Refer to page 33). -
Page 24: Advanced Adjustments
Back button: Tap this button to display the initial startup ● screen. OK button: Tap this button to display the initial startup ● screen. ● Next button: Tap this button to display the “Save data” screen. ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists... -
Page 25: Setting The Remote Control
When the flexion angle limit mode or variable selective flexion lock mode is ■ NOTICE used, do not apply excessive force to ALLUX when contacting the stop. If an excessive impact force is applied to ALLUX , it may be damaged. ■ ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists... -
Page 26: Assigning Operational Modes To The Buttons On The Application Remote Control
ALLUX reached the extension stop). This can be used as a “Sit to Stand” feature. [Free swing mode] In free swing mode, ALLUX is kept free (resistance-free state). Assigning operational modes to the buttons on the Application Remote Control 20.2... -
Page 27: Remote Control Setting Screen
Back button: Tap this button to display the initial startup ● screen. OK button: Tap this button to display the initial startup ● screen. Next button: Tap this button to display the “Save data” ● screen. ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists... - Page 28 “Basic setting” screen or the “Advanced adjustments” screen is applied. * Refer to each screen described in Chapters 11 to 16 for the explanation, warnings, and cautions of each item. ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists...
- Page 29 [Adjustment field for Flexion Angle Limited mode] Locking Angle: ● ALLUX is locked at the set angle. ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists...
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Page 30: Data Copy
Data Copy The data saved in the “Save data” screen (page 22) can be loaded to rewrite the settings of ALLUX 1. Tap the “File Select” button to display the “File Select” screen. 2. Select the data that you want to use. -
Page 31: Gait Data
Gait Data ALLUX records gait history (steps per cadence) for a period of two years and displays that of a designated period as a bar chart or histogram. This gait data can be printed out. 22.1 Gait data screen Recording picker: Select whether or not to record data. -
Page 32: Make Chart Screen
The histogram shows the aggregated data during the “Period” selected with the picker. Bar chart Histogram Back button: Tap this button to display the “Gait Data” screen. ● OK button: Tap this button to display the initial startup screen. ● ALLUX Adjustment App Instruction Manual (iOS Version) For Prosthetists... -
Page 33: Creating A Report
● Make a report button: Tap this button to create a report in PDF format. Tap Files > Browse > On My iPhone > ALLUX Pro > data folder on the smartphone to find the created report. Image of a created report... -
Page 34: Adjustment History
You can view the history and apply the data to ALLUX * By scrolling the viewing area horizontally on this screen, you can see previous data. In the previous data, the history of adjustments made with other ALLUX devices may be included. -
Page 35: General
A user name and a password are required. ● Legal & Regulatory: The “Legal & Regulatory” dialog (page 6) is displayed. [About ALLUX screen] This screen shows the version of ALLUX App Version: ● The version of this App is displayed. ● ALLUX firmware version: The firmware version of ALLUX is displayed. -
Page 36: Error Message Popup
(page 5) 25.2 Password error (“Connection to ALLUX ” screen) This error occurs when the wrong password was input on the “Connection to ALLUX ” screen. Try to enter the password indicated on the charging port again. (page 7) 25.3 Password error (3 times) -
Page 37: Wireless Communication Error
Have the user take a safe posture referring to page 25.7 Hydraulic control error Because hydraulic control may be out of order, the control of ALLUX is stopped. Contact the distributor to have maintenance service. ALLUX... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
(3) Restart the Adjustment App. Check that ALLUX wireless Turn ON wireless connection referring to connection is ON. (page 9) Check that battery for ALLUX Charge the battery for ALLUX ALLUX is not has been charged. indicated on the Check that multiple Apps work Close unnecessary Apps. - Page 39 Check that the battery capacity for ALLUX Charge the battery for ALLUX or smartphone is low battery status. smart phone. Check ALLUX is used under the specific Avoid using the device in an Communication wireless condition such as beside railway,...
- Page 40 Manufacturer Authorized representative for EU countries PROTEOR SAS Nabtesco Corporation 6 rue de la Redoute Accessibility Innovations Company 21850 Saint-Apollinaire Assistive Products Department France 35, Uozakihama-machi Higashinada-ku Kobe, Japan 658-0024 TEL: +33 3 80 78 42 42 TEL: +81-78-413-2724 FAX: +33 3 80 78 42 15 FAX: +81-78-413-2725 cs@proteor.com...