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Kinova 0540 User Manual

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KINOVA®
ARM SUP P P P O O R R T T
0540
TAKE CONTROL
AND MOVE
MORE EASILY
USER GUIDE
TOGETHER IN ROBOTICS
THER IN ROBOTICS

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  • Page 1 KINOVA® ARM SUP P P P O O R R T T 0540 TAKE CONTROL AND MOVE MORE EASILY USER GUIDE TOGETHER IN ROBOTICS THER IN ROBOTICS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Kinova Arm support specications..............4 Arm support safety....................5 Arm support warranty...................7 Components......................8 Kinova Arm support functionalities and controls..........10 Adjusting the compensation force............... 11 Adjusting the tilt....................12 Horizontal/vertical brake..................13 Rotation brake.....................14 Wireless control via Android phone app and Bluetooth (Optional)......15 Pairing the Android device with the arm support..............
  • Page 3 Product end of life - servicing and disposal............19...

  • Page 5: What Is An Arm Support

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 What is an arm support? An arm support is an assistive technology product that allows people with limited arm and shoulder function to move their arms and hands more freely. This facilitates many kinds of daily activities, such as using a computer or eating.

  • Page 6: Use Of Arm Support And Normal Use DeNition

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Use of arm support and normal use denition The arm support device does not take over any arm function. The user makes the movements himself, using his own upper body arm strength. The device only supports part of the weight of the arm, making it easier to perform the movement.

  • Page 7: Symbols Used In This Guide

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Symbols used in this guide Specialized disposal guidelines. Pinch point. Warning/Caution +1 (855) 654-6682 assistive.kinovarobotics.com © 2023 Kinova inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: Kinova ® Arm Support SpeciCations

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 ® Kinova Arm support specications Weight 6600 g 14.6 lb Weight compensation range 600 g to 2300 g 1.3 lb to 5.0 lb Housing sizing in upwards position (W x D x H)

  • Page 9: Arm Support Safety

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Arm support safety • The arm support works with a spring compensation mechanism. The tension in the springs provides the force for compensation. When the upper arm of the arm support is lowered, there will be tension on the springs.
  • Page 10 Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 • Be aware of finger pinching. There are potential pinch zones indicated on the supporting two locations, identified on the support with stickers: 1. Hip joint 2. Shoulder joint Never stick your fingers in any cavity of the product. Make sure people around you, particularly children, do not put their fingers near pinch points.

  • Page 11: Arm Support Warranty

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Arm support warranty Warranty claims shall be voided if: • Conditions specified in the user manual are ignored. • The appliance is used outside the normal use definition. • Any part of the appliance is modified or opened.

  • Page 12: Components

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Components Table 1: Arm support components Rotation frame The frame at the bottom mounting point on which the arm support rotates around a vertical axis Main axle The vertical rotational axle Hip joint...
  • Page 13 Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Do not adjust any screws on the arm support other than the adjustment screws of the rotation frame. +1 (855) 654-6682 assistive.kinovarobotics.com © 2023 Kinova inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Kinova Arm Support Functionalities And Controls

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Kinova Arm support functionalities and controls The following functionalities are available for the Arm support: • Compensation force • Tilt (forward and backward) • Horizontal/vertical (H/V) brake • Rotation brake The arm support comes with a controller to adjust these settings electronically. The controller has six buttons.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Compensation Force

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Adjusting the compensation force You can adjust the level of compensation (force) of the arm support steplessly, to compensate for various arm weights. About this task This can be done by pushing the buttons.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Tilt

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Adjusting the tilt With the tilt function you can tilt the base of the arm support forward and backward. About this task The tilt function has three functions: 1. Enlarge the working range forward and backward.

  • Page 17: Horizontal/Vertical Brake

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Horizontal/vertical brake The horizontal/vertical (H/V) brake makes it possible to lock the vertical and horizontal movements. When applied, only rotational movement around the main axle is available. The H/V brake is activated by pressing the button once.

  • Page 18: Rotation Brake

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Rotation brake The rotation brake makes it possible to lock the rotational movement of the main axle of the arm support. When applied, only horizontal and vertical movement is available. The rotation brake is activated by briefly pressing the button once.

  • Page 19: Wireless Control Via Android Phone App And Bluetooth (Optional)

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Wireless control via Android phone app and Bluetooth (Optional) The Arm support can also be controlled wirelessly using an Android app. The app connects over Bluetooth to the arm support and allows users access to the same controls as the physical wired controller, but using touch screen controls on the Android device.

  • Page 20: Connecting With The App

    3. You will be presented with a list of IDs for any arm supports to which you have paired before. Select the appropriate arm support from the list to connect and enable wireless control Results For more information on this app, contact your Kinova distributor. +1 (855) 654-6682 assistive.kinovarobotics.com...

  • Page 21: Arm Support Cleaning

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Arm support cleaning About this task When cleaning the outer parts of the arm support, the brace and controls can be cleaned with a soft, clean cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a non-abrasive liquid household cleaner.

  • Page 22: Support

    Kinova® O540 Arm Support user guide r4.1 Support For support, contact Kinova at support@kinova.ca. +1 (855) 654-6682 assistive.kinovarobotics.com © 2023 Kinova inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 If you wish to continue to use the arm support after the normal life span of the product has passed, Kinova highly recommends that you return the device temporarily to Kinova for routine servicing. Kinova will inspect the device and can replace/repair any internal components that may have worn out.
  • Page 24 TOGETHER IN ROBOTICS PROUDLY MADE IN  QUEBEC, CANADA EN-UG-006-r4.1-202304 kinovarobotics.com | info@kinovarobotics.com | +1 (855) 654-6682 © Kinova inc 2023. All rights reserved. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.

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