To adjust the glove finger length ......... 11 Performance test ................ 11 To use Carbonhand glove daily ........... 12 Before use ..................12 To connect and put on Carbonhand ........14 Protective gloves ..............16 To shut down Carbonhand ............ 17 To change the glove ..............18 To clean Carbonhand ..............
About the product About the product Intended use 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.
About the product Size guide Figure 1: Carbonhand size guide. Product name Catalogue Explanation Options number Carbonhand® 0010.os o = orientation L (left), R (right) glove s = size XS, S, M, L, XL, Carbonhand® 0011.x x = length (cm)
About the product Product overview 1.5.1 Carbonhand Figure 2: Carbonhand glove and control unit. Item Name Function Glove Provides grip force Lower arm strap Keeps the connector attached to your arm Upper arm strap Keeps the cord attached to your arm...
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About the product 1.5.2 Carbonhand glove Figure 3: Carbonhand glove and connector. Item Name Function Sensors Provide data to control unit Glove Provides grip force Wrist strap Keeps the glove in position Connector Connects the glove with the control unit...
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About the product 1.5.3 Carbonhand control unit Figure 4: Carbonhand control unit. Item Name Battery compartment Zipper Display Batteries 1.5.4 Charger Item Name Battery charger Electric cable Battery slot Charging indicator Figure 5: Charger Carbonhand®...
Do not discard as number household waste. Manufacturer and date of CE mark manufacture See user guide for information Labels Figure 6: The label on the control unit. Disposal When Carbonhand becomes worn out, recycle it as electronic waste. Carbonhand®...
· 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.
· 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.
Shorten or lengthen the fingers of the glove, as shown in the steps that follow. Figure 7: To adjust the glove finger length. Performance test 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.
To connect and put on Carbonhand 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. 4.2.1 To connect the glove and the control unit Figure 9: To connect the glove and the control unit.
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To use Carbonhand glove daily 4.2.3 To put on and start Carbonhand Carbonhand®...
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.
To use Carbonhand glove daily To shut down Carbonhand 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.
3. Spray the Carbonhand glove and control unit with disinfectant to disinfect them. Storage 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.
To use Carbonhand glove daily To use the Carbonhand control unit 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.
To use the Carbonhand control unit Switch between profiles Carbonhand has preset profiles that are accessed with the buttons on the control unit. Press button A, B or C to activate the profile you want to use, or activate a profile in the control unit menu.
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To use the Carbonhand control unit Figure 17: The Carbonhand unit display and buttons. Use the control unit menu to make settings and to display information about the system. Launch the control unit in Settings mode to access the menu.
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To use the Carbonhand control unit 5.2.5 Display error 5.2.6 Settings Carbonhand®...
To use the Carbonhand control unit Control unit indicators and error messages Indication Meaning Green light, slowly pulsing Carbonhand is ready to use. · Green light, rapid blinking The system is booting. · The system is turning itself off. ·...
If it is set too high, it can be very difficult to open the grip. Gradually increase the sensitivity until it is right for you. Configure the Carbonhand profile settings in the Bioservo Carbonhand App. Download the free app to your smartphone from the regular app stores.
To use the Bioservo Carbonhand App Figure 18: To connect a smartphone to Carbonhand. To turn off Wi-Fi Figure 19: Turn off Wi-Fi to prolong battery life. Carbonhand®...
To use the Bioservo Carbonhand App To assign a profile to a button Figure 20: The Carbonhand App. To assign a profile to a button. Make sure Simulation mode is disabled before you modify and save profiles. You can not save changes to profiles when in Simulation mode.
To use the Bioservo Carbonhand App To modify a profile 1. Switch Carbonhand on. Connect it to Wi-Fi and to the Carbonhand App. 2. In the app, go to Profiles. 3. Select button A, B or C to choose the profile you want to modify.
2. Slide the track bar to adjust the strength of the grip. You can adjust a single finger, or all three fingers at the same time. Activation threshold You can set an activation threshold for Carbonhand, so that Carbonhand only responds after a certain amount of force has been applied by the user.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Carbonhand does Make sure that the batteries are fully charged and not start. inserted correctly. Nothing happens The object you grip must be in contact with the when I grip touch sensors on the inside of the finger tips. If something.
3.7V Li-polymer Number of batteries Battery life Approx. 8 hours, depending on usage Dimensions Carbonhand glove XS-XL Wide (XLW) Carbonhand control unit 17 × 8 × 4 cm Cord 70/80/90/100 cm depending on model Weight Carbonhand glove 85 g Carbonhand control unit...
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Technical specifications Included outer materials Carbonhand glove Polyester, polyamide, polyethylene, PTFE and silicone rubber. Carbonhand control unit Polyester, polyamide, acetal and polyurethane. Ambient temperature -5°C to +30°C Storage -35°C to +50°C Ambient humidity 10% to 80% relative humidity, non- condensing...
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