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  • Page 1 Clinician's Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3: Patient Harness Fitting Instructions ..............5 Selecting a Harness Size ..........................5 Donning a Patient Harness ..........................5 Chapter 4: Starting the Vector Elite System and Software ........... 7 Turning the System On and Off ........................7 Launching the Vector Gait and Safety Software ...................8 Main Menu Screen ............................8...
  • Page 3 Using the Remote Control to Operate System without Patient Data ............38 Chapter 8: Multi-Trolley Sync Feature ................39 Sync Menu ..............................39 Chapter 9: Vector Elite Software Administrator Menu ............41 Accessing the Administrator Menu ......................41 Admin Menu ...............................43 Patient Database Menu ........................43 Add Users Menu ..........................45...
  • Page 4 List of Symbols Warning Caution Consult Instructions for Use Re-Order Number Manufacturer Serial Number European Authorized Representative Temperature Limitation Humidity Limitation Atmospheric Pressure Limitation This product must not be disposed of with other household waste Keep Dry BF Applied Part Complies with the European Union Medical Device Directive Conformity Certification MEDICAL EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 5 Clinician's Guide...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    When using the Vector Elite System a computer controlled motor keeps the trolley at a desired location relative to the patient, and a separate computer controlled motor ensures that the rope tension is kept at a desired value.
  • Page 7 Power Station also contains an electrical isolation transformer, as a safety feature of the system. Vector Elite Trolley The Vector Elite Trolley consists of two motors and a rope that attaches to the Spreader Bar. When using the Vector Elite System a computer controlled motor keeps the trolley at a desired location relative to the patient, and a separate computer controlled motor ensures that the rope tension is kept at a desired value.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information Intended Use The Vector Elite System is a body weight support system designed to accelerate physical rehabilitation of patients with severe gait and/or balance impairment. The system unloads a programmed amount of the patient’s weight thus enabling the patient to practice walking with less than a full body weight.

  • Page 9: Warnings

    • Do not attempt to service or repair the Vector Elite System or electrocution may occur. • Do not modify the Vector Elite System equipment; doing so would void the warranty.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Patient Harness Fitting Instructions

    Chapter Patient Harness Fitting Instructions The Vector Elite System is used with a patient harness. The sizing chart and fitting instructions in this chapter are for the Maine Anti-Gravity Systems patient harness. Selecting a Harness Size It is important to make sure that the proper size harness is selected for a patient to ensure safety and effectiveness while using the Vector Elite System.
  • Page 11 8. If necessary adjust side vertical straps. 9. Wrap leg supports around the upper thigh and secure the Velcro. 10. If necessary adjust side vertical straps attached to the leg supports. 11. Adjust shoulder straps to the desired length. D-Ring Shoulder Straps Top Torso Support Side Vertical Straps...

  • Page 12: Chapter 4: Starting The Vector Elite System And Software

    Figure 4-2: Windows Login Screen 5. Use the keyboard to enter in your username and password. Press the Enter Arrow Button. 6. Press the desktop icon on the touch screen display. Chapter 4 - Starting the Vector Elite System and Software...

  • Page 13: Launching The Vector Gait And Safety Software

    Launching the Vector Gait and Safety Software 1. To launch the Vector Elite Software click on the Vector Gait and Safety System Icon located on the desktop. 2. The Vector Login Screen will open. Use the keyboard to enter in your username and password.
  • Page 14 See the Multi-Trolley Sync Feature section of this guide for more information. Patient Manual Training Control Menu Menu Summaries Reference Menu Library Sync Menu Menu Figure 4-5: Main Menu Screen (Multi- Trolley System Configuration) Chapter 4 - Starting the Vector Elite System and Software...

  • Page 15: Logout Button

    Logout Button The Logout Button appears in the lower right corner of the display screen in the Vector Elite Software. See Figure 4-4. Pressing the Logout Button will bring the user back to the Login Screen. It is recommended to press the Logout Button after a therapy session has been completed with a patient.

  • Page 16: Chapter 5: Patient Training Menu

    Chapter Patient Training Menu The Patient Training Menu is used to create a new patient account, access the patient database and start a training session. Caution: Incorrect patient data entry or incorrect patient retrieval may cause the patient to fall and/or result in serious injury.

  • Page 17: Opening An Existing Patient Account

    Opening an Existing Patient Account 1. From the Main Menu Screen click on the Patient Training Menu Button. See Figure 4-4. This will open the Patient Menu Screen. 2. The screen will display patients currently in the database under the Known Patients List. 3.

  • Page 18: Introduction To The Training Session Screen

    Figure 5-3 Training Session Screen Manual Controls Warning: The Vector Elite System is not intended for patient transport. Using the system as a transport could cause serious patient injury. When the Training Session Screen opens only the Manual Controls Section is enabled. See Figure 5-3.

  • Page 19: Training Controls

    Training Controls In order to activate the Training Controls Section the Vector Elite System must detect a load of at least 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Once the trolley rope detects an unloading of 10 lbs (4.5 kg) the Training Controls Section will become active.

  • Page 20: Trolley Tracking

    Trolley Tracking When activated the Trolley Tracking Feature keeps the trolley at a desired location relative to the patient. The default setting for the trolley position is “normal”, the trolley will remain directly above the patient during a training session. The default setting for the trolley range is “unlimited”, the trolley will run along the entire length of track.

  • Page 21: Dynamic Body Weight Support (Dbws)

    Save Button programmed fall limit value is the amount of descent that the patient can travel before the Vector Elite System locks the rope winch, deactivates trolley tracking (if enabled) and detects a fall. The default Fall Limit Setting is 4.0 inches (10.1 cm). The Fall Limit Setting can be adjusted from 4.0 inches (10.1 cm) to 36 inches (91.4 cm), depending on the training activity.

  • Page 22: Session Status Section

    Session Status Section The Session Status Section displays real-time information during a training session. See Figure 5-4. It displays the amount of weight unloaded, total session time, training time, walking speed, rope position, number of falls prevented, and total distance walked during the training session. Emergency Stop and Emergency Lower Buttons At the bottom of the Training Session Screen are the Emergency Stop and Emergency Lower Buttons.

  • Page 23: Attaching A Patient Harness To The Spreader Bar

    Attaching a Patient Harness to the Spreader Bar After a patient harness has been securely placed and adjusted on the patient, the harness will need to be attached to the Spreader Bar. For patient harness fitting instructions refer to Chapter 3. 1.

  • Page 24: Starting A Training Session

    4. To activate the Training Controls Section, use the Manual Control Winch Up Button to create tension in the trolley rope and patient harness shoulder straps. Once the Vector Elite System has detected a load of at least 10 lbs (4.5 kg), the Training Controls Section will become active.

  • Page 25: Fall Limit Detection

    Fall Limit Setting value has been readjusted. Fall Limit Detection During a training session the Vector Elite System will detect and prevent a fall when the fall distance from the zero point is greater than the set Fall Limit Setting value. When the system detects and prevents a fall the trolley is locked and placed into Static Unload mode.

  • Page 26: Stopping A Training Session

    Winch Up Button Emergency Lower Button Figure 5-9: Fall Prevented Window Stopping a Training Session To stop a training session both the DBWS Feature and the Trolley Tracking Feature must be turned off (inactive), both buttons need to be green. See Figure 5-10. If the Previous Screen Button (See Figure 5-10) is pressed, this will also end a training session.

  • Page 27: Session Summary Screen

    Session Summary Screen The Session Summary Screen shows key session parameters that were captured during a patient training session. 1. From the Training Session Screen press the Session Summary Button. See Figure 5-10. 2. The Session Summary Screen will open in the Current Session Screen. See Figure 5-11. The Current Session Screen shows information, as a line graph, for the patient session in progress.

  • Page 28: Vector Elite Time Out Feature

    Vector Elite Time Out Feature If the Vector Elite Software detects no activity for 15 minutes, the system will log out and a window will appear notifying the user that the System has timed out. See Figure 5-13. The clinician will need to press the Check (√) Button on the Warning Dialog Window and then log back in, to use the Vector...
  • Page 29 Clinician's Guide...

  • Page 30: Chapter 6: Manual Control, Summaries, And Reference Library Menus

    Chapter Manual Control, Summaries, and Reference Library Menus The Manual Control, Summaries, and Reference Material Library Menus can be accessed from the Main Menu Screen. See Figure 6-1. Manual Patient Control Training Menu Menu Reference Summaries Library Menu Menu Figure 6-1: Main Menu Screen Manual Control Menu From the Main Menu Screen press the Manual Control Menu Button (See Figure 6-1) to open the Manual Control Menu.

  • Page 31: Summaries Menu

    When pressed this button will continue to move the trolley along the track in the direction indicated until the button is released. Reference the trolley icon to determine the direction of the movement. When pressed this button will move the trolley 18 inches (45.7 cm) along the track in the direction indicated, with a single press of a button.
  • Page 32 Single Session Button Training History Button Figure 6-3: Patient Training Summaries Screen 4. A new window will appear displaying data from that training session as a line graph. See Figure 6-4. To return to the Patient Training Summaries Screen press the back button. Back Button Figure 6-4: Single Session Screen Chapter 6: Manual Control, Summaries, and Reference Library Menus...
  • Page 33 5. From the Patient Training Summaries Screen, select a patient from the Known Patients List and press the Training History Button (See Figure 6-3). A window will appear showing the key parameters (as bar graphs) from multiple sessions for the selected patient. See Figure 6-5. Back Button Export Button Main Menu Button...

  • Page 34: Reference Library Menu

    Reference Library Menu From the Main Menu screen press the Reference Library Menu Button (See Figure 6-1) to open the Reference Library Menu Screen (See Figure 6-6). Instruction Guide Button Training Videos Button Figure 6-6: Reference Library Menu Screen Press the Training Videos Button to access a folder where various training videos are stored. Press the Instruction Guide Button to access a folder where an electronic version of this guide is stored.
  • Page 35 Clinician's Guide...

  • Page 36: Chapter 7: Vector Elite Remote Control

    Chapter Vector Elite Remote Control The Remote Control has a large subset of the Vector Elite PC capabilities. The Remote Control is a Samsung Galaxy S3 (or equivalent) with the Vector Elite Software Application. The Remote Control is an accessory device and is not required to operate the Vector Elite System, but does provide convenience for the clinician.

  • Page 37: Vector Elite Remote Control Software Screens

    Vector Elite Remote Control Software Screens The Vector Elite Remote Control Software Application contains four screens that can be accessed using the tabs at the top of the screen. See Figure 7-2. Figure 7-2: Manual Controls, Training Controls, Session Status, and Take Control Screens...
  • Page 38 Body Weight Support (DBWS) Features. The screen is also used to adjust the Fall Limit Setting and the Dynamic Unloading Setting. See Figure 7-4. Dynamic Body Trolley Tracking Weight Support Figure 7-4: Remote Control Training Controls Screen Chapter 7 - Vector Elite Remote Control...
  • Page 39 See Figure 7-5. Figure 7-5: Session Status Screen Take Control Screen The Take Control Screen allows the transfer of control to the Vector Elite System from the PC to the Remote Control. Take Control Button...

  • Page 40: Controlling Device Status

    Training Controls buttons will be enabled. See Figure 7-7. Controlling Device Status Only one device (PC or Remote Control) can be in control of the Vector Elite System at any given time. This is a safety feature designed to prevent potentially conflicting commands from being issued by different clinicians on separate devices.

  • Page 41: Using The Remote Control For A Patient Training Session

    Using the Remote Control for a Patient Training Session A patient training session has to always be started from the PC in order for the Vector Elite System to capture patient data. 1. Select a patient from the Patient Menu Screen. See “Patient Training Menu” section of this guide.
  • Page 42 Limit Value and the zero point from which the fall limit is measured. If the text is in red it means that the revised value has not been saved and the zero-point is still reading from the last fall limit saved setting. Chapter 7 - Vector Elite Remote Control...

  • Page 43: Using The Remote Control To Operate System Without Patient Data

    For certain circumstances the user will want to control the Vector Elite System without capturing training data. 1. Turn on the Vector Elite Trolley and then turn on the Remote Control to establish a connection. 2. If the Trolley Tracking and/or DBWS Buttons are pressed, without the PC establishing connection to the trolley, then a warning box stating that “Data is not being saved”...

  • Page 44: Chapter 8: Multi-Trolley Sync Feature

    This also enables any patient to be trained and have data stored to their patient files using any of the available Vector Elite Trolleys. The databases will automatically sync at least once a day. In order for the computers to automatically sync the clinician must transition to either the Main Menu Screen or to the Vector Login Screen.
  • Page 45 2. The Multi-Trolley Database Synchronization Window will appear. See Figure 8-2. Sync Now Button Figure 8-2: Multi-Trolley Database Synchronization Window 3. The window will state how many patient records need to be synced. Press the Sync Now Button. See Figure 8-2. 4.

  • Page 46: Chapter 9: Vector Elite Software Administrator Menu

    Chapter Vector Elite Software Administrator Menu The administrator has a higher level of privileges within the Vector Elite software. Administrator privileges include: • Managing the Patient Database • Managing User Accounts (create and close accounts) • Data Backup and Restore •...
  • Page 47 Admin Menu Button Figure 9-2: Location of Admin Menu Button Patient Database Button Add Users Button Backup/ System Restore Settings Database Button Button Main Menu Button Troubleshooting Button Logout Button Figure 9-3: Admin Menu Screen Clinician's Guide...

  • Page 48: Admin Menu

    Admin Menu The Vector Elite Admin Menu Screen has five menu options, that appear as Icon Buttons on the Admin Menu Screen. See Figure 9-3. Admin Menu Options: • Patient Database Menu • Add Users Menu • Backup/Restore Database Menu •...
  • Page 49 4. To create a new patient account: • Press the Add Button (See Figure 9-4). • Fill in the required patient data fields. Required fields have an asterix (*) next to it. Verify that all information has been correctly entered. •...

  • Page 50: Add Users Menu

    1. From the Admin Menu Screen press the Add Users Button. See Figure 9-3. 2. The Add Users Screen will open. See Figure 9-6. Save Button Figure 9-6: Add Users Screen Edit Button Back Button Figure 9-7: Add Users Screen (Edit User Account) Chapter 9 - Vector Elite Software Administrator Menu...

  • Page 51: Backup And Restore Database Menu

    The Backup and Restore Database Menu allows the administrator to backup the database to a disc and if needed to restore the database to the PC. Every time a user starts the Vector Elite System, a program is started that backs up the database as encrypted files.
  • Page 52 2. A Open File Window will appear. Find the database file and press the Open Button. See Figure 9-10. Figure 9-10: Restore Database Open Window Troubleshooting Menu The Troubleshooting menu displays frequently asked troubleshooting topics with solutions. Chapter 9 - Vector Elite Software Administrator Menu...
  • Page 53 System Settings Menu The System Settings Menu is used by the administrator to change the language settings and measurement units. The System Settings Menu also lists the version of Vector Elite software that is installed. Save Button Figure 9-11: System Settings Menu To change the language settings: 1.

  • Page 54: Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

    Vector Elite System and Software" chapter in this guide for more information. Additionally make sure that the PC and Remote Control are within range of the Vector Elite Trolley. The PC and Remote Control need to be within 20 feet (6 meters) of the Vector Elite Trolley for proper Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 55 Elite Trolley Light Indicators The Vector Elite Trolley has a indicator light located on the posterior of the trolley body. Refer to Table 10-1 for indicator light descriptions. Light Description Meaning Solution Green Light Power is on and the Vector...
  • Page 56 • Retry the action on the trolley A non-specific error has occurred If the error dialog screen occurs again then the on the trolley Vector Elite System requires power cycling to Trolley firmware has had an reboot: error • Turn the power off •...
  • Page 57 Clinician's Guide...

  • Page 58: Chapter 11: Service And Maintenance

    Check the following items before each use of the Vector Elite System: • Inspect the Trolley Rope. If the Rope is worn, frayed or damaged call Bioness at (800) 211- 9136, Option 3 (in the United States) or your local distributor (outside of the United States) for a service appointment to replace the Trolley Rope.
  • Page 59 It is recommended to remove the files that are older than several months old from the backup folder. 1. Connect an external drive to the PC. 2. Browse to the following location - C:Desktop/vector/AppData/Local/Bioness/Vector/Backups folder. 3. Open the Backups folder and sort the folder based on date by clicking on the ”Date modified”...

  • Page 60: Chapter 12: Technical Specifications

    Chapter Technical Specifications Vector Elite System Technical Specifications Trolley Dimensions 36 inches (91.4 cm) long, 25 inches (63.5 cm) wide, and 11 inches (27.9 cm) tall Trolley Material Cover is ABS V0 plastic, base is Aluminum grade 60601-T6 Trolley Patient Weight Limit 400 lbs (181.4 kg)
  • Page 61 Disclaimer Bioness Inc and its affiliates shall not be liable for any injury or damage suffered by any person, either directly or indirectly, as a result of the unauthorized use or repair of Bioness Inc products. Bioness Inc and its affiliates do not accept any responsibility for any damage caused to its products, either directly or indirectly, as a result of use and/or repair by unauthorized personnel.

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