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Satellite Control
The patient needs to be instructed on functionality and how to operate the satellite .
Mode 1 – Automatic Locking and Unlocking
The slider on the satellite is positioned in the middle . This is the normal position by which the SPL 2
joint automatically locks and unlocks during walking . In this mode, the joint can also be unlocked once,
by slightly pushing the switch upwards . The automatic mode is activated again when the joint is fully
Fig . 1
extended .
Mode 2 – Permanently Unlocked
The slider on the satellite is slid upward from the center . In this mode the SPL 2 joint is permanently
unlocked . NOTE: When deactivating the permanent unlocking (by pushing the central button), the
satellite automatically shifts into the permanent locking mode and thus needs to be slid up into the
Fig . 2
automatic locking/unlocking mode .
Mode 3 – permanently Locked
For this purpose the central button on the satellite is to be pressed for the slider to slid fully down . This
is a safety mode in which the SPL 2 joint is constantly locked (e .g . at home, making many turns, etc . ) .
Fig . 3
Shortening the Satellite Cable
First determine the position where the satellite will be mounted on the
thigh cuff of the orthosis in order to establish the correct cable length .
Bear in mind that the cable should have a slight S-shape .
1 . Position the joint in full extension and set the satellite in Mode 3 by
pressing the button on the satellite (see Fig. 3) . Make sure the joint
is indeed locked .
2 . Use the supplied Allen screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the
medial (stainless steel) Cover Plate and remove it (see Fig. 4) .
3 . After removal of the cover plate check if the upper side of the Lever
Arm (holding the satellite cable) is parallel to the lower of the three
markers on the Function Unit (see Fig. 5) .
4 . Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw of the Service Hatch at
the back of the satellite and remove the cover and screw .
5 . Use the Allen screwdriver to loosen the cone point safety screw two to
three turns and slide the Cable End Block of the inner cable (see Fig. 6) .
6. Twist the Teflon outer cable from the Swivel Connector at the bottom
of the satellite . Place the Swivel in one hand between your thumb
and forefinger and the Teflon outer cable in the other hand between
the thumb and forefinger and unscrew (counterclockwise) the outer
cable from the Swivel Connector (see Fig. 7) . Subtract the inner cable
outwards through the Swivel .
7 . Loosen the Cone Point Safety Screw on the side of the joint, two turns
will do (see Fig. 8) . Do not remove the screw from the joint .
8. Turn the Satellite Set Screw (which connects the Teflon cable to the
joint) completely in the joint and then two complete turns up again .
9. NOTE: carve the Teflon outer cable with a sharp knife to the desired
length and remove the excess outer cable (the inner steel cable will
be shortened in step 14) .
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Fig . 4
Fig . 5
Fig . 6
Swing Phase Lock 2
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