To use Carbonhand glove daily ............13 To use Carbonhand glove daily ............13 Before use ................. 13 To connect and put on Carbonhand ........15 Protective gloves ..............17 To shut down Carbonhand ............18 To change the glove ..............19 To clean Carbonhand ..............
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.
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, XLW 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 household number waste. Manufacturer and date of CE mark manufacture See user guide for Medical Device 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, stop using Carbonhand and contact your doctor or therapist.
Cautions · 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.
Figure 7: To adjust the glove finger length. Performance test 1. Look at the Carbonhand glove. If it is worn down or damaged, contact the supplier. 2. Put Carbonhand on your hand according to the instructions in section 4.2.
To use Carbonhand glove daily To use Carbonhand glove daily Before use 4.1.1 To charge and insert the batteries The charger becomes warm during use. Carbonhand®...
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To use Carbonhand glove daily Figure 8: To charge and insert the batteries. Carbonhand®...
To use Carbonhand glove daily 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: Quick release.
3. Spray the Carbonhand glove with alcohol-based 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. Store the batteries in room temperature away from direct sunlight.
To use the Carbonhand control unit 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.
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.
Menu 5.2.1 Settings mode Figure 17: The Carbonhand unit display and buttons. Use the control unit menu to adjust settings and to display information about the system. Launch the control unit in Settings mode to access the menu. Press and hold button A, B or C and the on/off button to launch the control unit in Settings mode.
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To use the Carbonhand control unit 5.2.4 System info Figure 19: System information 5.2.5 Display error Figure 20: Display error 5.2.6 Settings Figure 21: Settings Carbonhand®...
The connector has been closed incorrectly. Open the connector, wait a few seconds and then close it again. Red light, rapid blinking The battery level is critically low. Carbonhand is about to turn off. Yellow light, solid Error warning. The system has detected that a component is not working as it should.
To use the Carbonhand control unit Charger indicators Light indicator Meaning Solid ORANGE The battery charges. Solid GREEN Power on and no battery connected or battery fully charged. Blinking RED An error has occurred. Carbonhand®...
If it is set too high, it can be difficult to open the grip. Gradually increase the sensitivity until it is right for the user. Configure the Carbonhand profile settings in the Bioservo Carbonhand App. Download the free app to your smartphone from the regular app stores.
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Please note that you might be asked to allow the app to use your location, accepting this request will enable the app to find the Carbonhand via WIFI. Bioservo does not collect privacy data. If you deny location permission, the app will not work.
1. Switch Carbonhand on. Connect it to the Wi-Fi and to the Carbonhand App. 2. In the app, go to Profiles. 3. Select the button you want to assign a profile to (A, B or C). The selected button will be highlighted with a green circle (figure 24 D).
To use the Bioservo Carbonhand App To modify a profile 1. Switch Carbonhand on. Create the connection to the Carbonhand App. See Section 6.1 2. In the app, go to Profiles. 3. Select button A, B or C to choose the profile you want to modify. The selected button will be highlighted with a green circle.
Activation threshold You can set an activation threshold for Carbonhand, so that Carbonhand only responds when a certain amount of force has been applied by the user. 1. Select Activation (figure 26 H).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Carbonhand does Make sure that the batteries are fully charged and not start. inserted correctly. The glove does not The object you grip must be in contact with the sensors add force when I grip on the finger tips. If nothing happens when you put an object.
Replacement parts Replacement parts Order replacement parts from the supplier. Name Product number Battery EZPack L Battery charger EZP06DC005 Upper arm strap 0017 Lower arm strap 0018 Carbonhand®...
Battery life Approx. 8 hours, depending on usage Storage temperature -20°C to +50°C Dimensions Carbonhand glove XS-XL Wide (XLW) Carbonhand control unit 17 × 8 × 4 cm Cord 80/90/100 cm depending on model Weight Carbonhand glove 85 g Carbonhand control unit...
Carbonhand unit. Terms for the Carbonhand unit These terms apply to the Carbonhand unit and the battery chargers, but not the batteries. The warranty 1. Is valid for two years from date of delivery.
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