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Zeus Hand
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Configurator - Web
Application Instructions
ZEUS
The Power In Your Hand

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  • Page 1 Zeus Hand Distributeur Configurator - Web Application Instructions ZEUS The Power In Your Hand...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Contents General Information ....................... Intended Use ..........................Control Options ........................Basics ............................Bluetooth Low Energy Connection ..................Starting the Programme ...................... Navigation ..........................Connecting the Hand Prosthesis with the Application ..........
  • Page 4 Management panel. If you are testing/evaluating the Zeus hand and are a demo user, use the application available under the url: https://www.zeus-configurator. com/. Do not use any third party software to connect with the Zeus hand. WARNING: Only certified clinicians can use Zeus Configurator to make changes in the Zeus prosthesis settings.

  • Page 5: General Information

    Windows (version 10 or higher) or Mac OS (version 11 or higher). Zeus configurator allows clinicians to adjust various settings and parameters of  the Zeus hand, allowing clinicians to customize the device for their patients. Zeus Hand Configurator - Web Application Instructions...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    The software provided by Aether Biomedical is designed exclusively for the  Zeus hand configuration. The Zeus Configurator is intended to be used to configure the Zeus hand and  customize it for the user. Additionally, the software also provides the required tools to service and repair the Zeus hand.

  • Page 7: Control Options

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Control Options The Zeus hand comes out of the box in its primary configuration - the resting  non-opposed grip. Zeus typically utilizes typically two sensors that detect and amplify raw EMG ...

  • Page 8: Basics

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Basics With the Zeus Configurator, it is possible to change the control settings - Input  options, Input sites, Control strategy, Grip switching modes, Soft-grip settings, Ignore EMG spikes settings and Autograsp settings.

  • Page 9: Bluetooth Low Energy Connection

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Bluetooth Low Energy Connection The Zeus hand uses BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to communicate with the Zeus  Configurator. To start configuring the Zeus, it is necessary to turn on the Bluetooth on your ...

  • Page 10: Starting The Programme

    If you are a clinician certified by Aether Biomedical open the Zeus Configurator  application by going through the Patient Management panel. If you are testing/ evaluating the Zeus hand an are a demo user, follow the next steps. Open the following url in the chosen web browser: ...

  • Page 11: Navigation

    In the Settings Area you can change the settings of the Zeus hand. Its content  depends on the currently chosen tab in the main menu.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Hand Prosthesis With The Application

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Connecting the Hand Prosthesis with the Application If you are a clinician certified by Aether Biomedical, open the Zeus Configurator application through the Patient Management panel and follow the steps below: On the top of the Main Menu, the chosen device is displayed.
  • Page 13 If you are testing/evaluating the Zeus hand and are a demo user open Zeus Configurator application and follow the steps below: Turn on the battery of the prosthesis.
  • Page 14 Select the device that you want to connect to and click on the Pair button.  The application should now connect with the Zeus hand. It will retrieve its  settings and display them on the screen. If you cannot connect to the prosthesis check if you selected the correct prosthesis and turn its battery off and on.

  • Page 15: Choose Grips Tab

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Choose Grips Tab In the upper right corner of the Settings Area you will find the Pairing mode /  Sequential mode switch. Changing this switch will select the corresponding control mode setting in the prosthesis.
  • Page 16 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Choose Grips Tab The Zeus has 12 grip patterns. The clinician can choose the grips that are the most useful in the patient’s daily life. Pairing mode In the paring mode, the grips are arranged in a hierarchical manner, allowing for quick access.
  • Page 17 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Choose Grips Tab Sequential mode In the sequential mode you can cycle between the grips in the loop. Using the Change Signal (CS) you go forward in the loop; using the Secondary Change Signal (SCS), you go back.

  • Page 18: Emg Settings Tab

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. EMG Settings Tab In the EMG Setting tab you can visualize the graph depicting the signals and their  strength acquired from the patient’s muscles. To accommodate for varying levels of signal strength and electrode sensitivity, ...
  • Page 19 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. EMG Settings Tab  Separate - in this option, both muscle signals (Flexion and Extension) are shown on the separate graphs. Zeus Hand Configurator - Web Application Instructions...
  • Page 20 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. EMG Settings Tab  Proportional - this option enables you to change the thresholds for proportional control of the hand. Both of the signals are visible on the same screen. The thresholds are available on the right-hand side of the Settings Area.
  • Page 21 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. EMG Settings Tab Zeus Hand Configurator - Web Application Instructions...

  • Page 22: Grip Configuration Tab

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Grip Configuration Tab In the Grips configuration tab you can change the initial positions and position  limits in any grip. The initial position of each finger is the position that is assumed after changing ...

  • Page 23: Prosthesis Settings Tab

    Input Options  This refers to the method by which a patient can control the prosthesis namely via EMG electrodes that are accepted with the Zeus hand. Input Sites  The choice of this option depends on the patient’s muscle condition, the level of the amputation and their stage in the rehabilitation process.
  • Page 24 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Prosthesis Settings Tab Speed Control Strategy  In this section, there are 2 options for the speed and strength of the hand:  One speed  Proportional Proportional control means that speed of the hand is proportional to the patient’s EMG signal strength.
  • Page 25 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Prosthesis Settings Tab  In hold-open mode, the patient generates the Secondary Change Signal by keeping the open signal high while the fingers are already fully open for 1.5 seconds and he generates the Secondary Change Signal by doing the same for 2.5 seconds.
  • Page 26 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Prosthesis Settings Tab  Open-open and single electrode - Pulse timings. The frist slider allows you to specify the valid length of the signal impulses. The second slider allows you to specify the time that needs to pass between two pulses (which is important as the prosthesis always waits as the patient might want to do the third impulse).
  • Page 27 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Prosthesis Settings Tab  Hold-open - hold-open timings. In these settings there are two sliders used for specifying the time for primary change signal and secondary change signal. Soft-grip  The strength of the fingers can be limited by the soft-grip functionality. It adjusts the maximum grip force applied by the hand on an object.
  • Page 28 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Prosthesis Settings Tab Ignore EMG spikes  If the patient is facing a difficulty with EMG spikes - for example while exercising - you can activate the “ignore EMG spikes” function. By doing this the prosthesis will ignore short spikes of EMG of the length specified by the adjustable slider.

  • Page 29: Update Firmware

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Update Firmware To update firmware of the Zeus hand you need to press the Update firmware  button. A window should pop up showing you the version of the firmware which is currently on the prosthesis and the most recent version.
  • Page 30 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Service Menu In the Service Menu, you can open and close every finger to check the  movement of the digits and also get better access to the screws and pins of the...

  • Page 31: Application Settings Tab

    Zeus prosthesis hand with Bluetooth classic connection, you can change the Bluetooth mode of the application. The default bluetooth module in the Zeus hand is the BLE module. Do not change this unless explicitly specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 32: Side Buttons

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Side Buttons Side buttons should appear on every tab. They are used to send settings to the prosthesis; save and load versions of chosen settings; restore settings to the default values; undo last action.
  • Page 33 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Side Buttons After you press it, you can add the version name, date and insert the patient’s name. Also you can add any important notes. When you are done, press the Save button.
  • Page 34 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Side Buttons  Restore Defaults - if there is any trouble with the Zeus’ functionality, with changed settings or if the user is not satisfied with the current  configuration, it is possible to restore the default settings.

  • Page 35: Top Bar

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Top Bar Top Bar appears on every tab. Information about processes that are currently  running, like sending settings to the prosthesis, appear here.  You can check the Hand details by clicking on the Information icon. A new ...

  • Page 36: Closing The Software

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Closing the Software If you want to get back to the patient management panel press the button on  the Main Menu.  To close the software please close the web browser’s tab or close the web ...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    If this message appears it means that there is a problem  with the communication between the Zeus hand and the application. Restart the  Bluetooth module in your computer and also restart the power of the Zeus ...
  • Page 38 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Troubleshooting When there is a problem with reading the prosthesis settings this special error  message will be shown on the screen. If this message appears it means that  there was a problem with interpreting the settings currently stored on the ...

  • Page 39: Security

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Security Application should be operated from a secure device. It should have the firewall  enabled and have anti-malware software installed.  It is recommended to check the certificate of the web page before logging in.

  • Page 40: Other Information

    Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Other Information Aether Biomedical declares that they meet appropriate European standards  for design, manufacture and supply of prosthetic products and user software.  Continued compliance with the standard is monitored by a programme of ...
  • Page 41 Zeus Hand van Aether Biomedical, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V. Zeus Hand Configurator - Web Application Instructions...
  • Page 42 Version 3.0 / 2022.07.08 Aether Biomedical ul. Królowej Jadwigi 43 61-880 Poznań, Poland Tel: +48 515 856 103 Email: info@aetherbiomedical.com www.aetherbiomedical.com Contact Loth Fabenim B.V. De Liesbosch 14-G 3439 LC Nieuwegein, THE NETHERLANDS Tel: +31 30 27 32 506 Fax:...

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