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Page 1 Axiom System User Guide COPYRIGHT© TBD RIDDELL INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY MEDIUM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF RIDDELL IS PROHIBITED. LIMITED RIGHTS NOTICE TECHNICAL DATA/DOCUMENTATION P/N XXXXX vX.XX...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Battery Care ....................9 Controls and Indicators ................9 Installation into Helmets ............10 Riddell Sideline Monitor Operations ........... 10 Log-in and main RSM Dashboard ............11 Adding / adopting a Player unit ............... 12 Unassigning / un-adopting a Player unit ..........16 Reviewing alert information ..............
Page 3 Equipment Management ................43 Maintenance ................44 Cleaning InSite Equipment ..............44 Battery Care ..................... 45 Long-Term (End-of-Season) Storage ............45 Reconditioning ..................45 Troubleshooting................. 45 Contact Information ..............45 Compliance Information ............. 46 Warranty ................... 47 P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 2...
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION For over 80 years, Riddell has been the recognized leader in helmet technology and innovation. Founded with the mission to make sports equipment safer, better and easier to use, Riddell continues to address the evolving protective equipment needs of the athlete. Today, Riddell equipment is seen on football fields from coast-to-coast, protecting every level of player—from youth athletes to NFL professionals.
Page 5: Warnings
• Riddell InSite is intended to be used as a supplement to a team’s concussion protocol. Riddell InSite should not be used to replace the existing Safety Plans and Concussion protocols the team, school or organization has in place.
Page 6 Disease Control (CDC, www.cdc.gov/concussion) and USA Football (http://usafootball.com/health-safety/concussion-awareness) offer concussion management guidelines. • Riddell InSite must be properly installed and configured by the user to allow for correct function and transmission of impact Alerts (see Setup Summary for installation instructions). •...
Page 7: Product Overview
When an impact exceeds a predetermined threshold specific to the player’s level of play and playing position, an Alert is sent wirelessly to the Riddell Sideline Monitor on the sidelines. The athlete’s playing position and level of play are selected by the InSite Impact Response System administrator during setup of player profiles (see Player Setup, p.
Page 8 RIDDELL SIDELINE MONITOR The Riddell Sideline Monitor (RSM) is a cell phone with an Android application which allows a user to collect impact event data from one or more “Player Units” (PUs) as well as perform management functions on individual PUs.
Page 9 The USB cable connects the Riddell Sideline Monitor to a laptop or desktop, which functions to charge the Sideline Monitor batteries. An AC Charger is also included, that plugs into any 110V AC wall outlet. When used together with the USB cable, the AC Charger supplies electricity to recharge the Sideline Monitor batteries.
Page 10: Equipment Guide - Axiom Player Unit
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The Player Unit transmitter is located in a protective pouch in each InSite Axiom fixed liner. It is used to transmit impact data to the Riddell Sideline Monitor, and is connected to the sensor pads. The Player Unit has two basic states while powered On –...
Page 11: Installation Into Helmets
Please keep in mind the following key points and instructions as you prepare for use: • InSite Player Units and Overliners are designed to fit specific Riddell helmet models and sizes (see www.Riddell.com). To ensure player safety and proper impact measurement performance, use InSite only with compatible helmet types.
Page 12: Log-In And Main Rsm Dashboard
LOG-IN AND MAIN RSM DASHBOARD After launching Riddell Sideline Monitor (RSM), a log-in screen will be displayed as shown below. Enter your email, password, and select the appropriate environment. Press on the “SIGN IN” button. RSM Dashboard RSM log-in screen After logging in, you will be brought to the RSM Dashboard (see above).
Page 13: Adding / Adopting A Player Unit
Selecting the “hamburger menu” ( ) in the upper right corner of the application displays the menu shown below. The current RSM version is shown at the bottom of this window (“5.0.0.(70)” in this case). jsmith@email.com RSM application menu ADDING / ADOPTING A PLAYER UNIT P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 12...
Page 14 To add Player Units (PUs) to your team, you will first Adopt the PU and then Assign the PU to an existing player on your team. (Setting up and managing players on your team are functions performed using the Riddell Insite Training Tool website, not covered in this RSM user guide.) To Adopt and Assign a PU: Select “Equipment”...
Page 15 From the list of available PUs, select one which you would like to adopt into your team. Note that you should press on the text of the desired PU, not on the cog wheel icon button (which will request that RSM connect with the PU).
Page 16 PUs ready to assign to a team Assigning the PU to a team player. player. After adopting the PU and assigning it to a player, this PU will be displayed in the “ASSIGNED” tab along with other previously assigned PUs on your team. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 15...
Page 17: Unassigning / Un-Adopting A Player Unit
UNASSIGNING / UN-ADOPTING A PLAYER UNIT If a Player Unit (PU) is currently assigned to a player on one team and you would like to switch this PU to a different team, you will need to unassign and then un-adopt the PU using the following steps. Select “Equipment”...
Page 18 Select the Player Unit serial number of the PU you wish to unassign from this team (Note: select the serial number, not the cog wheel button). The dialog shown below pops up. “UN-ASSIGN” dialog box. Verify the serial number of the PU you wish to unassign and then click the “UN-ASSIGN”...
Page 19 After unassigning a PU, it is moved to the “UN-ASSIGNED” tab. Next, un-adopt the PU by clicking the small garbage can icon in the “Remove” column on the “UN-ASSIGNED” tab. The popup shown below is displayed, asking you to verify your action. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 18...
Page 20: Reviewing Alert Information
RSM verification for un-adopting a PU. The unassigned and un-adopted PU will now be listed under the “AVAILABLE” tab, indicating that it is available to be adopted by another team. REVIEWING ALERT INFORMATION RSM receives notifications from PUs when high impact “Alert” events have occurred.
Page 21 RSM has received notification of a high impact event for a player. RSM uploads event data to the Riddell ITT database and website. At the bottom of the RSM Dashboard screen, a message will be displayed indicating the number of notifications and impacts yet to be uploaded. For example, in the screenshot below, the message at the bottom of the Dashboard indicates that 8 notifications and 15 impacts are pending upload to ITT.
Page 22 Enlarged view of the bottom of the RSM Dashboard, showing the “Pending uploads to ITT” message. Clicking on the “Notifications” area on the RSM Dashboard brings up the “Notification View” screen, which contains a list of notifications organized by player. To exit the “Notification View” screen, click the back arrow at the top of the screen.
Page 23: Rsm Version Information
RSM Notification View RSM VERSION INFORMATION Selecting the “hamburger menu” from the upper right corner of Dashboard displays the menu shown below. The current RSM version is shown at the bottom of this window, “5.0.0.(70)” in this case. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 22...
Page 24: Player Unit Firmware Version
jsmith@email.com RSM main menu; RSM version is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen. PLAYER UNIT FIRMWARE VERSION PU firmware version number can be obtained by connecting to the PU and viewing its configuration information. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 23...
Page 25 From the main RSM Dashboard, select the “hamburger menu” in the upper right corner of the screen and then select the “Equipment” menu item. From either the AVAILABLE, ASSIGNED, or UN-ASSIGNED tab, press a “cog wheel” icon for the PU to which you want to connect. For example, in the screenshot of the ASSIGNED tab below, the cog wheel icons are found on the right side of each PU row, in the “Manage”...
Page 26 RSM “Device Settings” screen. Click the “Configuration” button on the “Device Settings” screen. A list of configuration settings is displayed. Scroll to the bottom of this screen; the very last entry is “Firmware Version”. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 25...
Page 27 PU firmware version is shown at the bottom of the RSM “Configuration” screen. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 26...
Page 28 Enlarged view of the “Firmware Version” found at the bottom of the RSM “Configuration” screen. Click the back arrow at the top of the “Configuration” screen to return to the “Device Settings” screen. Then, click the back arrow at the top of the “Device Settings”...
Page 29 RSM confirms that you want to disconnect from the PU. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 28...
Page 30: Updating Rsm
WARNING: Part of this upgrade procedure involves uninstalling the currently installed version of RSM on your Android phone. Please be aware that any data pending upload to the Riddell ITT database and website will be lost once the currently installed version of RSM is uninstalled.
Page 31 RSM popup dialog offering an updated RSM version. After clicking “YES” to upgrade RSM, you will be directed to a website to download the new RSM application file (an Android “.apk” file). Click the “Download” button to download the upgraded RSM application file.
Page 32 Before installing the new version of RSM, you must uninstall the current installation. WARNING: Please be aware that any data pending upload to the Riddell ITT database and website will be lost once the currently installed version of RSM is uninstalled. P/N XXXXX vX.XX...
Page 33 “Uninstall” option from this screen. You will then see a verification screen asking if you want to uninstall “Riddell inSite”; select “OK”. Uninstall RSM by selecting the “Uninstall” option Locate the new RSM application file, which will be located in the phone’s “Downloads”...
Page 34 Samsung application group; select the “My Files” item and then press “Downloads”. Samsung “My Files”; select the Samsung application group; select “Downloads” item. the “My Files” item. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 33...
Page 35 From the “Downloads” list, press on the “apk” file for the RSM application that was downloaded. In our example, we downloaded “5.0.0.70.apk”. Samsung file downloads; to install the upgraded RSM, press on the “.apk” file that was downloaded earlier. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 34...
Page 36 After pressing on the “.apk” file for the new version of RSM, a popup dialog is displayed asking you to confirm installation of this application. Click “Install”. Because the Android phone does not recognize the RSM developer, a further verification dialog similar to the one shown below may be displayed.
Page 37 After installation, when you first launch the new version of RSM, you must accept permissions for running RSM (as shown below). Accept permissions for running RSM application. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 36...
Page 38: Updating Player Unit Firmware
UPDATING PLAYER UNIT FIRMWARE RSM can update a PU’s firmware to the latest version. From the main RSM Dashboard, select the “hamburger menu” in the upper right corner of the screen and then select the “Equipment” menu item. From either the AVAILABLE, ASSIGNED, or UN-ASSIGNED tab, press a “cog wheel”...
Page 39 To connect to a PU, press the desired PU’s cog wheel icon in the Manage column. After connecting to the PU, RSM will display the “Device Settings” screen. RSM “Device Settings” screen. Click the “Device Firmware Update” button, which will bring you to the “Device Firmware Update”...
Page 40 Updated firmware being loaded RSM “Device Firmware Update” onto the connected PU. screen, for updating firmware on the connected PU. Click the “UPLOAD” button. Updated firmware will be loaded onto the connected PU. A status bar indicates the percentage of the file which has been transmitted (see screenshot above).
Page 41 The PU will then reboot, resetting the connection between RSM and the PU. Successful transfer of updated firmware file. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 40...
Page 42: Using Insite
Impact location, and • Impact duration Since 2004, Riddell has collected millions of impacts on-field at all levels of play using the Sideline Response System. Based on data collected during this novel research, HITsp and InSite Alert thresholds were developed. While InSite does not diagnose concussions or other head injuries and is not intended to be used as a diagnostic device, P/N XXXXX vX.XX...
Page 43: Alert Types
Single event Alerts exceed the 99 percentile HITsp value for that skill level and playing position (i.e. the top 1%) based on field data collected using the Riddell Sideline Response System. • Multiple Impact Alerts - are a proprietary cumulative exposure Alert created by a combination of: 1) Cumulative Impact Exposure Score –...
Page 44: Viewing New Alerts
Leave Player Units in helmets and leave them powered on. The Player Units will enter a sleep state when left motionless for several minutes. 2) Sideline Monitor • View information on the Riddell Sideline Monitor and charge as needed. 3) Software • Review Alerts using ITT Software.
Page 45: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE To keep your equipment in peak operating condition, perform these maintenance procedures at periodic intervals. CLEANING INSITE EQUIPMENT SIDELINE MONITOR Follow phone care guidelines Caution: Avoid use of strong detergents or cleaning solvents, as they could damage the Sideline Monitor and void warranty. Do not use rubbing alcohol or other solvents to clean the SidelineMonitor screen.
Page 46: Battery Care
Follow standard phone instructions LONG-TERM (END-OF-SEASON) STORAGE The following steps should be followed after every season: 1) Return the instrumented helmets for reconditioning to a Riddell factory-authorized reconditioning center in advance of the following season. Please call Riddell Customer Service at (800) 275-5338 for the factory-authorized reconditioning center nearest you.
Page 47: Compliance Information
For Sales & Customer Service support, please contact: Riddell – Customer Support Group 9801 W. Higgins Rd, Suite 800 Rosemont, IL 60018 P: (800) 275-5338 insitehelp@riddellsports.com www.riddell.com COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) The following statements apply to the InSite Player Unit and Sideline...
Page 48: Warranty
(RSS-GEN, Issue 5, Section 8.4). WARRANTY • Riddell warrants InSite to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase provided there has been normal use and proper maintenance.
Page 49 • The device covered by this warranty should be returned to Riddell, along with proof of purchase. P/N XXXXX vX.XX Page | 48...