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USER MANUAL
TYPE: C0

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  • Page 1 Carbonhand ® USER MANUAL TYPE: C0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To use Carbonhand ..............24 User enviroment ................24 Hygiene ....................24 Inspections and service ..............25 Daily function test ................25 Storage ....................25 8. 8. To start and turn off Carbonhand ..........26 To start and turn off Carbonhand ..........26 Carbonhand®...
  • Page 3 Create a new profile ................. 30 10.4 Edit profiles ..................31 10.5 Linking sensors ................... 32 11. To clean Carbonhand ..............33 To clean Carbonhand ..............33 11.1 To clean the glove ................33 11.2 To clean the arm straps ..............34 11.3...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Carbonhand mimics the user’s grip movements and supports the users natural grip. Carbonhand does not require any special medical training before use. Intended User Clinicians and end users are considered to be the operators of Carbonhand. Conformity Directive Carbonhand...
  • Page 5: Symbols On Carbonhand

    Introduction Symbols on Carbonhand Symbol Description Symbol Description Manufacturer’s reference Keep the product dry number Power unit Manufacturer’s reference number Glove Manufacturer Do not discard as household waste. User manual must be read CE mark before use IP22 Ingress protection - The...
  • Page 6: Labels

    Introduction Labels Power unit Glove Disposal When Carbonhand becomes worn out, recycle it as electronic waste according to local regulations. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety Precaution Depending on the nature of the users hand impairment it is recommended to start using the Carbonhand gradually to avoid overexertion. Definitions Warning! Risk of injury if instructions are not followed. Caution: Risk of material damage if instructions are not followed.
  • Page 8: General

    Don’t overexert your hand. New users should increase the use of Carbonhand gradually. · Stop using Carbonhand if it causes pain or discomfort. Consult a physician if the condition persists after 24h. · Wear Carbonhand as instructed in this manual to avoid entanglement.
  • Page 9: Cautions

    Do not do modifications to Carbonhand. Modifications can make the device unreliable and can cause short circuit and fire. · Carbonhand is not a toy, do not let children play with it. The glove cord may cause strangulation. · If you experience an allergic reaction, stop using Carbonhand and contact your supplier.
  • Page 10 If you have any problems with the charger while it is connected to the power outlet disconnect it immediately. · Connect the power adapter to the power outlet before attaching the magnetic connector to the Power unit . · Unplug the charger from the power outlet when not in use. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product overview Product overview Carbonhand Item Name Function Hip carry Used to carry and protect the Power unit when carrying it on the hip Belt Used for hip carry solution Glove cord Transmits sensory data and provides force Glove Provides grasp force...
  • Page 12: Power Unit

    Product overview Power unit A carry solution must always be used to prevent damage to the Power unit Item Name Function External Activation External activation input (3.5 mm) Magnetic connector Connector for charger Power unit Controls and powers Carbonhand Carbonhand®...
  • Page 13: Glove

    Function Glove Provides grasp force Buckle Holds and loosens the strap Wrist strap Keeps the glove closed Loop (Quick release) Used to remove the glove Control pad Used to control the glove Sensors Transmits data to the Power unit Carbonhand®...
  • Page 14 3.3.1 Control pad Item Name Function On/off button Turns the system on and off Battery indicator Indicates the battery level Hand button Press and hold to change profile. Short click triggers lock assist if activated in the CarbonConnect app Carbonhand®...
  • Page 15: Battery Charger

    Yellow flashing The battery is charging Green flashing No battery connected or connected battery fully charged Red flashing Error. Unplug the charger and contact your supplier For more information about the charger see the label and separate charger manual. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 16: To Assemble Carbonhand

    To assemble Carbonhand To assemble Carbonhand To connect the glove to the Power unit To prepare the Carry solution Carbonhand®...
  • Page 17: To Assemble The Hip And Back Carry

    To assemble Carbonhand To assemble the Hip and Back carry Caution: Make sure that the buckles are closed all the way before putting on the carry solution. 4.3.1 Hip Carry It is recommended to attach the belt strap with the magnetic buckle on the same side as the intended users non affected hand.
  • Page 18 To assemble Carbonhand 4.3.2 Back Carry Caution: Make sure that the buckles are closed all the way before putting on the carry solution. The shoulder straps and carry solution are both color coded in order to let the user know which direction the shoulder straps should be attached.
  • Page 19: To Charge Carbonhand

    To charge Carbonhand When the battery level is low a visual and acoustic reminder will indicate that Carbonhand needs to be charged. The acoustic reminder will increase in intensity when the battery level becomes critical. The charger becomes warm during use.
  • Page 20 To charge Carbonhand Make sure that both Carbonhand and the charger are easily accessible and visible while charging. If you experience problems during charging, remove the charger from the power outlet. During charging Carbonhand will remain inactive. For additional information regarding charging indicators see chapter 3.4.
  • Page 21: To Put On Carbonhand

    To 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 the Carbonhand. To put on the Hip carry and Back carry Carbonhand®...
  • Page 22: To Put On The Armstraps

    To put on Carbonhand To put on the Armstraps When using the hip carry place the glove cord on the inside of your arm. See illustration A. When using the back carry place the glove cord on the outside of your arm.
  • Page 23: To Remove The Glove (Quick Release)

    To put on Carbonhand To remove the glove (Quick release) Carbonhand®...
  • Page 24: To Use Carbonhand

    Incorrect handling can cause discomfort. User enviroment Lint , dust and other particles can have a negative impact on Carbonhand. Always use and store Carbonhand in the intended carry solution. Avoid using Carbonhand in extremely warm and humid environments, for example a sauna.
  • Page 25: Inspections And Service

    There are no parts in the Power unit that can be replaced by the user. Contact the supplier for all service work. Daily function test 1. Make sure that you have put on Carbonhand according to the instructions. 2. Grab an object to check that the sensors are responding and that the force releases the object when you release the grip.
  • Page 26: To Start And Turn Off Carbonhand

    To start and turn off Carbonhand To start and turn off Carbonhand To start Carbonhand press the On/Off button and wait until the profile indicator stops blinking. To put in pause mode perform a short click. To put in stand-by mode click and hold for 2 seconds.
  • Page 27: Profile Selection And Lock Assist

    If Carbonhand holds a grip when lock assist is activated, the same grip will be held until deactivated. If Carbonhand does not hold a grip when lock assist is initiated, it will initiate a grip and lock with the maximum force of the active profile when the grip is detected.
  • Page 28: Carbonconnect App

    CarbonConnect app CarbonConnect app To download the app scan this QR-code. You will find the latest version of the manual in the Carbonhand Academy under chapter "Customer support". Carbonhand®...
  • Page 29: How To Connect

    10.1 How to connect When connecting to Carbonhand for the first time scan the QR code on the Power unit with the CarbonConnect app. This only has to be done once, thereafter you only have to click on “Connect” under glove configuration.
  • Page 30: Create A New Profile

    1. Click on the plus sign and choose one of the 4 templates. 2. Drag and drop the created profile to one of the three activated slots. 3. Click on the name to rename the profile. 4. Select a color of your choice. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 31: Edit Profiles

    Maximum Force: The higher this setting is, the more strength is provided by Carbonhand. Stickiness: The higher this setting is, the more Carbonhand tends to stick to objects Note: You can adjust the settings for the whole hand or each finger individually...
  • Page 32: Linking Sensors

    2. Drag the selected sensor to the finger you want to activate. 3. A line with the color of the sensor will be visible in the black box of the finger that you linked it with. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 33: To Clean Carbonhand

    Hang dry in room temperature Before use, make sure that the glove and its parts are completely dry. Straighten the fingers on the glove by pulling gently at the fingers, and attach the Power unit according to chapter 4 "To assemble Carbonhand". Carbonhand®...
  • Page 34: To Clean The Arm Straps

    To clean Carbonhand 11.2 To clean the arm straps Hand wash or machine wash the arm straps in the supplied padded washing bag according to instructions on the label. The arm straps must be closed and no velcro exposed during washing.
  • Page 35: Carbonhand Parts

    Carbonhand parts Carbonhand parts Product/Size Reference number Explanation Power Unit TI-110 Controls and powers the Carbonhand Carry solution Small/Medium TI-121 Used to carry and protects the power unit Carry solution Large/Extra Large TI-132 Used to carry and protects the power...
  • Page 36: Accessories

    Carbonhand parts 12.1 Accessories Product/Size Reference number Explanation Padded washing bag TI-66 Used while machine washing Carbonhand button Small TI-130 Blue Carbonhand button Large TI-131 Blue Carbonhand button Small TI-138 Used for external Black activation Carbonhand button Large TI-139 Used for external...
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    7 seconds to shut Carbonhand down. Restart the system. An acoustic notification indicates system failure. If you experience problems with your Carbonhand contact your supplier. Carbonhand®...
  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Device Carbonhand type C0 Rated voltage 8.2 VDC Battery ratings 8.2 VDC Li-ion / 3.35Ah / 24Wh Operation time Approx. 8 hours(fully charged). May vary depending on usage IP Class IP 22 Altitude Max 2 000 m...
  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Carbonhand®...
  • Page 40 Document ID: D0004188 Issue: 06 Distributor: Bioservo Technologies AB Torshamnsgatan 35 SE-16440 Kista Sweden support@bioservo.com +46 (0)8 21 17 10 Copyright © 2023 Bioservo Technologies AB Bioservo, Carbonhand® and the Bioservo logotype are trademarks that are registered to Bioservo Technologies AB.

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