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- Page 1 Digital Digital Digital Goniometer Goniometer Goniometer Quick-start Quick-start Guide Quick-start Guide Guide...
- Page 3 While every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this document is the best available at the time of publication, Firstphysio Pty Ltd trading as HALO Medical Devices does not give warranty nor accept any liability for any cost or damage arising from any action based on the information contained herein.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Laser safety and user responsibility The lasers used in the HALO Digital Goniometer are a low level Class 1 laser. The device has a laser warning on the outer packaging and case. Looking or staring into the laser should be avoided. If the patient or user does not have a normal blink refl ex, then safety glasses must be worn when using the HALO. - Page 5 HALO Digital Goniometer. Welcome to precision therapy! HALO is the next generation goniometer. It gives clinics, hospitals and universities reproducible and reliable measures when assessing joint range every single time. Designed to be used by qualifi ed and student health-care...
- Page 6 How to get help Please read all of this Guide before using the product. If you are having problems, contact your agent or sales outlet or email HALO Medical Devices direct. See the ‘Learn HALO’ section of the HALO Medical Devices website for tutorials and video demonstrations, or call the HALO Help Line.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Activating the lasers ......Charging your HALO ...... - Page 8 Using HALO in medical environments ....Resetting the HALO ......
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Page 9: What's In The Box
Quick-Start Guide booklet. HALO Digital Goniometer Mains to USB power adaptor USB charging cable, USB to micro USB connector Unpacking the HALO Digital Goniometer Remove Charge clear fi lm Fully charge your new The HALO Digital device. See, Charging Goniometer is factory the HALO. -
Page 10: Getting Started With Your Halo
Getting started with your HALO Operating Button 1 Operating Button 2 Grip for optimal On/Off control Indicator lines Step indicator Result in degrees Photo sensor for faster start time Battery indicator Micro USB port to charge from wall or computer Anti-bacterial protective casing... -
Page 11: Where Things Are
STANDBY MODE when it is laid (like a see-saw) with a pivot in the on fl at surface. Pick the HALO up to middle. Do not start it immediately. press in the Plug the USB cable (supplied) into middle. -
Page 12: What You Can Do With The Halo Digital Goniometer
First establish the origin of the angle (fi rst position), then rotate the HALO Digital Goniometer to establish the second position. The HALO will calculate the angular diff erence between position one and position two and display the result in degrees on its large LCD screen. -
Page 13: How Does Halo Diff Er From A Manual Goniometer
How does HALO diff er from a manual goniometer? Compared to a manual goniometer, there are some diff erences. 1. Hold the HALO over the limb to be measured, not over the joint axis. By allowing HALO’s laser arms to intersect with the middle of the joint, you achieve greater precision. -
Page 14: Turning The Halo On And Off
Turning the HALO on and off To turn the HALO on: SECS Press and hold Button 2 until the HALO ONLY logo appears (about two seconds), then release the button. A number of degrees will appear on the LCD display. -
Page 15: Before You Use The Lasers
To turn the HALO off : STANDBY/OFF Press and hold Button 2 until the HALO HALO SECS logo appears (about four seconds) then ) then release the button. The display will go blank. It is recommended that the device be put into STANDBY MODE to conserve the battery. -
Page 16: Activating The Lasers
Activating the lasers Only activate the lasers when the device is close to the limb to be measured. Once the HALO is over the limb to be measured, click any operating button to activate the lasers. LASERS ON See, Laser safety and user... -
Page 17: Charging Your Halo
USB charging cable into the Plug the power adaptor into a micro USB port on the HALO Digital mains (240V) wall socket. The Goniometer and the other end into device will be fully charged in less the USB power adaptor. -
Page 18: When Does Halo Need Charging
5% battery life left and it is time to recharge your device. In typical use, the HALO Digital Goniometer should operate for a working week.* *Based on 12–15 patients per day for... -
Page 19: How To Take Measurements With Halo
HALO delivers a new level of accuracy and standardisation to joint range measurements. If your HALO is not on, turn it on by pressing and holding Button 2 for two seconds. Then follow The 3-Step overview process to take a measurement. -
Page 20: The 3-Step Overview
The 3-Step overview Activate the lasers Zero HALO Once the HALO is over the limb to be Once HALO’s lasers measured, click any operating button to are aligned over activate the lasers. The lasers are used to line a bony landmark,... - Page 21 Capture This creates the Move the HALO through the joint range reference point from you want measured and click any button to which your angle is capture the angle. The result stays on the measured. screen until you press an operating button.
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Page 22: Taking Measurements-More Detail
Steps 2 and 3 and return to Step 1. Once the HALO is over the limb to be measured, you will fi rst activate the lasers, establish the origin of the angle (fi rst position), then rotate the HALO... - Page 23 The device will calculate the angular diff erence between position one and position two and display the result in degrees. Measurement methods HALO can be used in two ways to obtain a measurement. Method 1: For example, measuring knee fl exion...
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Page 24: First Measurement
First measurement With the HALO on, position the HALO over the limb to be measured. Press either Button 1 or Button 2. The lasers are activated. You are now in MEASURE MODE. 1. With the device in MEASURE MODE, press either Button 1 or Button 2 to begin a measurement. -
Page 25: Taking Another Measurement
Record your results. Taking another measurement 1. With the HALO Digital Goniometer still in MEASURE MODE, press any button to begin a new measurement. The Step Indicator returns to 1. 2. Begin your measurement by marking the origin of the measurement angle (zero degrees), then when the readout is steady, press a button once. -
Page 26: Automatic Vertical Mode
Automatic Vertical mode, measurement is a two-step process. To change to Automatic Vertical mode, see Mode in Using the menus. With the HALO on, position the HALO over the limb to be measured. Rotate the HALO until the indicator lines on the case are pointing upwards, marking the origin of the measurement angle (zero degrees), then: 1. -
Page 27: Caring For Your Halo
Caring for your HALO The HALO Digital Goniometer should be operated as described in this Guide and within the parameters of the product specifi cations. See, Specifi cations. The HALO Digital Goniometer has a durable, impact-resistant case, but, as with any precision measuring device, please handle it with care. -
Page 28: Cleaning
Cleaning To clean the device and screen, use a dry cloth. The microfi bre wipes used to clean spectacles are also suitable. Do not use water, alcohol or cleaning solvents. Storage Store the device in clean, dry place. Do not +80°C store in areas where the temperature exceeds 80 degrees C, or falls below –40 degrees C. -
Page 29: Using Halo In Medical Environments
HALO can 0.5 m be used in your area. For best accuracy, keep the HALO at least 0.5 metres away from large metal objects, such as a plinth, when taking measurements. Rotate the device as close to the axis of rotation as possible. -
Page 30: Resetting The Halo
The Unit should now return to MEASURE MODE. READY If you are still having problems, contact your agent or sales outlet. See the Learn HALO section of the HALO Medical Devices website for tutorials and video demonstrations, or call the HALO Help Line. -
Page 31: Using The Menus
Using the menus MENU There are 4 menu items. SECS Enter the menu To display the menu, hold down Button 1 for four seconds. The menu list appears. Exit the menu To exit from the menu, hold down Button 1 for four seconds. This returns you to MEASURE MODE. - Page 32 Choosing a menu item Navigation Options Navigate to the option of your When the main menu list is choice using the buttons to move displayed, the following options up or down. appear: To choose a menu item, press • PE Cell – allows you to activate Button 1 and 2 together.
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Page 33: Pe Cell (Photo Sensor)
HALO conserves battery life by putting the device into STANDBY MODE when it is laid on fl at surface. The HALO comes from the factory with the PE Cell disabled. There are two options in this list: • Enable PE Cell •... -
Page 34: Mode
(such as shoulder range of motion) are required. Normal mode Normal mode is the default operating mode of the HALO Digital Goniometer, taking you through three steps using all three planes (horizontal, frontal and coronal) to take measurements. -
Page 35: Diagnostics
A stream of diagnostic data is displayed. This information can be interpreted with the aid of a HALO Medical Devices Help Line assistant or the HALO Medical Devices website. To move between options, scroll down with Button 2, up with Button 1. -
Page 36: About
About Here a single screen shows information about the serial number and software version of your device. To move between options, scroll down with Button 2, up with Button 1. Select an option by pressing both buttons together. To return to the main menu list, press Buttons 1 and 2 together. Exit the menu To exit from the menu, hold down Button 1 for four seconds. -
Page 37: General Information
Normal charge-discharge cycles are all that is required for the product’s life. No special discharge or deep-cycling measures are necessary. Do not attempt to replace the battery in your device. If your HALO Digital Goniometer is within the warranty period, return the device to HALO Medical Devices. -
Page 38: Disposal Of The Device
The HALO Digital Goniometer employs TGA* and FDA† approved Low-level, Class 1 lasers to assist with measurement. In a medical context, this means that no special precautions are necessary providing users and patients have a normal blink refl ex‡. Users and patients are advised to wear safety glasses if they do not have a normal blink refl ex. -
Page 39: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Dimensions (h x w x d): 88 mm x 88 mm x 17 mm Weight: 85 g LCD: 2.4-inch (diagonal) backlit display with 44 mm x 33 mm viewing area, providing 240 x 302 pixels in full colour. LCD is TFT type. Battery: Lithium Ion Polymer rechargeable battery Laser:... -
Page 40: Warranty
1.5 metres, put through a washing machine, or exposed to any liquid. It is at the discretion of HALO Medical Devices to determine if the device is covered by the warranty once the device is returned to the manufacturer. -
Page 41: Copyright
HALO Medical Devices retains all right, title and interest to the Software, Hardware and Design. No part of the HALO Digital Goniometer may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, under any circumstance. -
Page 42: Liability Statement
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, under no circumstances will HALO Medical Devices, or any person or entity associated with HALO Medical Devices, be liable for any losses, expenses or damages whatsoever, whether in contract, tort (including without limitation, negligence) or otherwise, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’... -
Page 43: References
References References for this guide include: • ISO 15223-1-2012 • FDA Labelling guide • TGA Labelling and Package Guide These guidelines have been created in consultation with the company Regulatory Consultant and the Manufacturer. - Page 44 www.halomedicaldevices.com techsupport@halomedicaldevices.com...
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