To use Ironhand ................. 18 To charge and insert the battery ........... 18 Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer ......19 To put on and start Ironhand ..........19 To shut down Ironhand ............23 To change settings in Ironhand ..........24 Inspections and service ............
About Ironhand Ironhand is a modular system that consists of a glove, a power pack, a harness and two arm straps. The Ironhand glove mimics the user's grasp movements and gives extra strength and endurance to the grasp. This relieves the muscles and conserves the energy of the user.
See user guide for information information Figure 1: The label on the power pack. Figure 2: The label on the glove. Disposal When Ironhand becomes worn out, recycle it as electronic waste. Recycle the battery according to local regulations. ® Ironhand...
Risk assessment · Qualified personnel must do a risk assessment of the work area and the work environment before Ironhand is used. · The risk areas include, but are not limited to: o The risk to get caught in static or moving objects in the work area.
· All service work must be done by an authorized technician. · Stop using Ironhand if you feel that the use of it causes discomfort or an unbalanced load on your body. · If Ironhand malfunctions, pull the red quick stop handle on the remote control downwards.
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Always keep charger and batteries clean. · Do not dismantle the charger. · If you have any problems with the charger while it is connected to the electric outlet, disconnect it from the power point immediately to turn off the power. ® Ironhand...
Use Ironhand according to the instructions. Incorrect handling can cause discomfort and void the warranty. · Keep Ironhand clean at all times. Do not touch anything that can cause resistant stains. · Keep Ironhand away from liquids and small particles. Liquids can easily go through the outer glove and cause damage if they enter Ironhand.
Product overview Product overview Ironhand Figure 3: The components of the Ironhand system. Item Name Function Harness with power pack Protects the power pack Cord clamp Holds the cords in place Arm straps Keeps the cord attached to your arm...
Product overview Ironhand power pack The harness must always be used to prevent damage to the power pack. Figure 4: Ironhand power pack, remote control and battery charger. Item Name Function Power pack Controls and powers Ironhand Battery compartment Keeps the battery in the power pack...
Product overview Ironhand glove Figure 5: Ironhand glove and connector. Item Name Function Connector Connects the glove to the power pack Cord Transmits sensory data and force Glove Provides grasp force Strap Secures the glove on the hand Buckle Holds and loosens the strap...
Product overview Ironhand remote control Figure 7: Ironhand remote control. Item Name Function LEDs Indicates battery level in white or force level in blue Force adjustment Press to adjust the force level On/off button Hold for approximately 1 second to turn the system on or off.
Charger power cable Transmits DC voltage to the charger Battery slot Holds the battery Charging indicator Indicates the status of the charger Mains power cable Transmits AC voltage to the power adapter Power adapter Converts AC to DC ® Ironhand...
Product overview Size guide Figure 9: Ironhand size guide. Product name Catalogue Explanation Options number Ironhand glove 020.os o = orientation L (left), R (right) s = size S, M, L, XL Ironhand unit 021.0 Arm strap 027.s s = size...
To assemble Ironhand To assemble Ironhand To connect the glove to the power pack Figure 10: To connect the glove connector to the power pack. To prepare the harness ® Ironhand...
4. Hold an object tightly with all your fingers. Make sure that Ironhand reacts as intended to installed profiles. 5. Release the object. Ironhand should stop adding force to your hand. 6. If Ironhand does not add force when you hold, or does not stop adding force when you release, see Troubleshooting or contact the supplier.
To use Ironhand To use Ironhand Warning! Use Ironhand according to the instructions. Incorrect handling can cause discomfort. To charge and insert the battery The charger becomes warm during use. Figure 12: To charge and insert the battery. Make sure that the battery is fully charged. The four white battery indicators on...
Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer Figure 13: Before you use Ironhand, wash your hands and use hand sanitizer. To put on and start Ironhand If the Ironhand glove malfunctions, pull the red stop handle on the remote control downwards.
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To use Ironhand 6.3.1 To put on the harness Figure 14: To put on and adjust the harness. ® Ironhand...
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To use Ironhand 6.3.2 To put on the glove Figure 15: To put on the glove. The glove should be tight on your wrist but not hurt. To loosen the strap, lift the buckle. Before use, do a performance test to check the functionality. See Performance test.
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To use Ironhand 6.3.3 To put on an outer glove Figure 16: To put on the outer glove. Put on the outer glove. If you experience problems with getting your fingers into the glove, try extending the fingertips of the outer glove.
Quick stop Figure 19: Quick stop. If the Ironhand on/off button does not respond, pull the red stop handle on the remote control downwards. This stops any contraction movements of the glove and shuts down the system quickly. To reset the quick stop, press the red handle to its normal position.
The profile settings can only be configured by an authorized user. Make sure that the configuration is done before you use Ironhand. 6.5.3 To connect to WiFi You can connect a device to Ironhand using WiFi to modify settings. To do this, see separate manual. ® Ironhand...
There are no parts in the power pack that can be replaced by the user. Contact the supplier for all service work. Storage Remove the battery if you are not going to use Ironhand for more than one week. When you keep the battery in Ironhand, it will slowly drain. ®...
To clean the glove Do not use fabric softener Always wash the glove in a padded wash bag approved by Bioservo Technologies AB. This prevents damage to the glove and the washing machine. Hand wash or machine wash the glove according to the below instruction.
To clean Ironhand To clean the arm straps Hand wash or machine wash the arm straps according to the below instruction. Gentle cycle for synthetics To clean the harness Clean the harness according to the cleaning instructions on the label of the harness.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Ironhand does not start Make sure that the battery is fully charged and inserted correctly. Nothing happens when I grasp an object Make sure that the force adjustment is not set to minimum and that the stop handle is not pulled down.
15 V DC Li-ion Number of batteries Battery life Approx. 8 hours, depending on usage Contact material Ironhand glove Polyamide, polyurethane, PVC, vinyl nitrile, polyethylene Ironhand remote control Polyamide, polyethylene Power pack/harness Polyamide, EVA Ambient temperature –5°C to +40°C Storage –20°C to +50°C...
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