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Multifunktionsgerät und Einstellen der Orthese Multi-Purpose Device and Adjusting the Orthosis rs io n : e is t g ü lt ig a b V e D ie P ro d u k tb e il a g li d fr o m v e rs io n : T h is m a n u a l is v a V 3 .0 0 .4 0 in h e it /C o n tr o ll e r...
2. Warranty 3. Safety Information 4. Safety Instructions 4.1 Classification of the Safety Instructions 4.2 All Instructions for a Safe Handling of the NEURO TRONIC Multi-Purpose Device 5. Application 6. Knee Joint System NEURO TRONIC 7. Adjusting the Orthosis 7.1 Basic Orthosis Alignment Check 7.1.1 On the Workbench...
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15. Indication of the Battery Status on the Multi-Purpose Device/in the App 16. Replacing the Batteries of the Multi-Purpose Device 17. Updating the Multi-Purpose Device/the App NEURO TRONIC Expert 18. Advice on Optimal Orthosis Functionality 18.1 Bluetooth Connection 18.2 Walking with the Orthosis in Auto Mode 18.3 Remote Control...
CAUTION and NOTICE that are listed and explained in the following paragraph. Ignoring this information may lead to patient injuries and property damage. In addition, please read the manual of the NEURO TRONIC system knee joint as well as the patient information and hand over the patient information to the patient and/or the care team.
4.2 All Instructions for a Safe Handling of the NEURO TRONIC Multi-Purpose Device WARNING Risk of Falling Due to Improper Handling of the Multi-Purpose Device Gather information about the correct handling of the multi-purpose device (e.g. avoiding contact with moisture and water). To do so, attend one of our production technique workshops, refer to the online tutorials on our website or contact Technical Support.
In order to operate or adjust the orthosis via an app, the orthosis has to be equipped with a controller with Bluetooth. 6. Knee Joint System NEURO TRONIC You have purchased one or more articles of the knee joint system NEURO TRONIC. It consists of the following articles (fig. 1): NEURO TRONIC system knee joint;...
The system knee joint and the controller are mounted to the patient's orthosis. In order to put the orthosis into operation and adjust it, you need the multi-purpose device or the app NEURO TRONIC Expert (the app has to be unlocked with a multi-purpose device with Bluetooth once).
BATTERIES NEARLY EMPTY for more than 10 minutes. 9. The App NEURO TRONIC Expert The app provides the same functions that you can use with the multi- purpose device.
If you want to adjust the orthosis with the multi-purpose device or the NEURO TRONIC Expert app on a different mobile device, you must first close the app currently connected to the controller.
12. Selecting a Mode You can select the available modes AUTO, FREE and LOCK with the multi-purpose device/the app. The mode is set, when the respective mode is displayed larger in the multi-purpose device than the others. With the multi- purpose device, proceed as follows in order to change the mode: 1.
Pressing the Key Display after Pressing the Key Light Signal no signal LOCK AUTO FREE LOCK AUTO FREE 13. Signal Function for Training Purposes The signal function for training purposes acoustically supports the patient (e.g. during a gait re-education). When the patient exercises walking with the orthosis, the orthosis provides a tone signal if the the signal function is on.
14.1 Language This menu item does not exist in the app as the language is automatically selected by the smartphone’s/tablet’s settings. For the multi-purpose device, you can switch between German and English, with German as preset language. In order to change the language of the multi-purpose device, proceed as follows: 1.
Now, you can connect a second controller with the multi-purpose device, if required. To do so, select YES by pressing the left arrow button for this WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONNECT (fig. 10). If you connect a second controller, legs must be assigned to the A SECOND CONTROLLER? controllers.
Bluetooth. A remote control with Bluetooth can be directly connected with the controller and does not have to be activated with the multi-purpose device (see manual NEURO TRONIC system knee joint). Via the menu item Activate you put the remote control for the patient into operation. You establish a connection between the controller and the remote control with the multi-purpose device.
If you activate only one remote control, the modes of both controllers/orthoses are changed simultaneously. If the orthoses are equipped with controllers with Bluetooth, the modes can be switched separately or at the same time for the two controllers/orthoses with the app NEURO TRONIC Expert as well as the app NEURO TRONIC User.
14.6.1 Cable Connection Test Result Messages and Further Actions The following test results refer to components that are explained more detailed in the manual NEURO TRONIC system knee joint. These messages are displayed in the multi-purpose device as well as in the app.
14.7 Settings Settings you can adjust the orthosis. To enter the settings menu, proceed as follows: In the menu item 1. Select the menu item Settings by browsing with the left and right arrow buttons. 2. Confirm your selection by pressing the Set button. The following settings are available: Calibrate Unlocking in mid stance...
14.7.3 terminal swing Locking in With this menu item, you can fine adjust the point of time the NEURO TRONIC system knee joint locks in terminal swing (see manual NEURO TRONIC system knee joint) Proceed as follows: Locking in terminal swing by browsing with the left and right arrow buttons.
4. Confirm your selection by pressing the Set button (fig. 21). Let the patient exercise walking with the orthosis with the adjusted point of time of locking and adapt the settings again, if required. 14.7.4 Tone Selection Here you can select the tone for the signal function for training purposes for the patient (see paragraph 13). You can select one out of two frequencies.
5. Select the signal type by browsing with the left and right arrow buttons. You can select one out of four dif- ferent setting options. Signal tone 1 emits a signal as long as the system joint is free moving. Signal tone 2 emits a signal as long as the system joint is locked.
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Depending on the battery quality, the test can take up to five hours. If you want to cancel the test, select CANCEL on the display by pressing the Set button. The following messages can be displayed when the test is started: Meaning Further Action Message (Display)
If both patient’s legs are treated and settings are made for one leg, the currently selected menu item and the selected leg are displayed alternately. For you as orthotist, the step counter is available via the multi-purpose device and the app NEURO TRONIC Expert and for the patient via the app NEURO TRONIC User.
14.10 Device Info Here you can find information on the version of the multi-purpose device/ MULTI-PURPOSE DEVICE the app and the controller. In order to have these information displayed : V3.14 CONTROLLER: with the app, select the corresponding menu item. In order to have these V3.14 information displayed with the multi-purpose device, proceed as follows: BACK...
18.2 Walking with the Orthosis in Auto Mode For safety reasons, the NEURO TRONIC system knee joint remains locked at the first step. When the patient starts to walk from a standing position, he should make the first step with the leg with orthosis. The electronics require a stride to switch from standing mode to walking mode in order to avoid disturbed gait or stumbling when starting to walk.
18.4 Multi-Purpose Device Problem Further Action The display is blank. Contact Technical Support. The device does not always react when pressing a button. The display is soiled. Clean the display with a dry cloth. 18.5 Controller Problem Further Action The LEDs do not blink when batteries are Check the polarity and quality of the batteries.
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Therefore, the patient cannot apply the the 10° joint's upper part to the necessary extension moment to the NEURO TRONIC system knee joint as orthosis to unlock the joint. Ventrally, at well as the 10° extension stop to the heel lift, you can see an obvious opening...
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Problem Cause Action Insert a new battery set and/or The battery/batteries is/are empty. charge empty batteries. Insert a new battery set and/or The battery/batteries is/are defect. properly dispose of defect batteries. The system joint switches Carry out the cable connection test unintentionally into Lock There is a short circuit in a cable.
19. Software-Versionen/Software Versions Vom Orthopädietechniker auszufüllen/To be fi lled out by the orthotist Aktualisiert auf Version Durch Mitarbeiter Datum/Unterschrift Updated to Version Orthotist Date/Signature Multifunktionsgerät Steuereinheit(en) Fernbedienung(en) Multi-Purpose Device Controller(s) Remote Control(s) Der Qualitätsstandard der Firma FIOR & GENTZ ist durch eine unabhängige Zertifi zierungsgesellschaft nach den internationalen Normen ISO 9001 und ISO 13485 geprüft und bescheinigt worden.
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