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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.0 Introduction 04-05 1.1 In the Case 1.2 Principal Dimensions and Specifications 2.0 bebionic Grips 06-11 2.1 Factory Settings 2.2 Program Switch 2.3 Thumb Adjustment 2.4 Opposed Grips 2.5 Non-Opposed Grips 3.0 bebionic Glove 13-15 3.1 Care Instructions for bebionic Glove 3.2 How to fit a bebionic Glove 3.3 Removing a bebionic Glove 4.0 Connections &...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    A bebionic system is completed by adding from a selection of compatible system components including electrodes (or other input devices), battery systems, wrists and cables. We recommend Steeper / SteeperUSA components. The bebionic small hand is designed for mild to moderate activities. Avoid use in situations with heavy loads, vibrations or impacts.

  • Page 5: Principal Dimensions And Specifications

    1.2 Principal Dimensions and Specifications Small maximum power grip force 140.1N maximum tripod grip force 36.6N maximum key grip force 26.5N maximum time to open or close - tripod grip 1.0 seconds maximum time to open or close - power grip 0.5 seconds maximum time to open or close - key grip 1.0 seconds...

  • Page 6: Bebionic Grips

    2.0 bebionic Grips The bebionic small hand provides 14 different grip patterns, allowing the user to have a more complete device to assist them in their day to day life. The hand has two selectable thumb positions: opposed and non-opposed. Opposed places the thumb in opposition to the fingers on the hand, allowing grips like Tripod and Power.

  • Page 7: Program Switch

    2.2 Program Switch A Program Switch is provided on the back of the hand. This has four functions; 1. Switch the hand ON and OFF A single press for approximately three seconds will switch the hand OFF. A single press for more than two seconds will switch the hand ON. 2.
  • Page 8 Grips 2.4 Opposed - Thumb in opposition to the fingers Tripod When the thumb is opposed, the hand closes into Tripod Grip with index and middle fingers meeting the thumb. Ring and little fingers continue to close until they meet resistance or the close signal stops.
  • Page 9 SERIOUS WARNING The bebionic hand MUST NOT be used to operate a firearm Active Index With the thumb opposed Active Index Grip will grasp the handle of an object with the middle, ring and little fingers and secure the grip with the thumb. The index finger will then close – this may be positioned over the lever of the device held such as a spray bottle, it also offers the ideal finger position for typing.
  • Page 10 Grips 2.5 Non-Opposed - Thumb is parallel with the fingers In the non-opposed thumb position, the four fingers partially close. The thumb then closes onto the side of the index finger. The thumb position may be raised and lowered without moving the other four fingers allowing for release, capture or reposition of the object being gripped.
  • Page 11 Column This grip moves the thumb into the palm from a non-opposed position. The fingers then close over the thumb to provide a fixed column that can be used as a way to push heavier objects or larger buttons and switches. Column is also the recommended grip for dressing, as the thumb is kept out of the way.

  • Page 13: Bebionic Glove

    3.0 bebionic Glove The bebionic glove is made from a multi-layered, variable hardness, silicone-based material, lined with fabric mesh. This construction resists soiling, wear and puncture damage. bebionic gloves provide high compliance with gripped objects. The fabric liner allows the glove to slide over the joints during motion, this reduces the amount of power need to drive the hand and conserves battery life.
  • Page 14 bebionic Glove 3.2 Fitting the bebionic glove Move the thumb into the opposed Switch the hand OFF by pressing down the position. program switch on the back of the hand for approximately three seconds. CAUTION Do not attempt to fit the glove unless the hand is in glove donning mode.

  • Page 15: Removing A Bebionic Glove

    Ensure the fingers and thumb of the hand Hold down the program switch for four sec- align correctly with the fingers and thumb of onds to exit glove donning mode and begin the glove. using the hand. 3.3 Removing the bebionic glove Firstly oppose the thumb.

  • Page 17: Connections & Compatibility

    4.0 Connections and Compatability A bebionic system is very versatile and allows a number of different power and connectivity options. Most options are detailed in the following section of this document. However if you have a question regarding a specific build not outlined in this document please contact your local supplier. The bebionic hand may also be used with other manufacturers’...

  • Page 18: Power Information

    4.3 Power Information WARNING System cables MUST NOT be cut while power is ON. This will short the battery and damage the system. Any damage caused in this way will void the bebionic warranty. Power Cables A bebionic hand uses five actuators and therefore requires a higher current supply than single motor devices. This can be accommodated safely using bebionic power cables.

  • Page 19: System Connections

    4.4 System Connections The system detailed below is suitable for a bebionic hand with an Electronic Quick Disconnect Flex Wrist BBI=2200S BBI=1300S bebionic 7.4V bebionic 7.4V 2200mAh split or 1300mAh split single cell battery cell battery B27804 battery switch and charge point with cable.
  • Page 20 The system detailed below is suitable for a bebionic hand with a Short Wrist BBI=2200S BBI=1300S bebionic 7.4V bebionic 7.4V 2200mAh split or 1300mAh split single cell battery cell battery B27804 battery switch and charge point with cable. ELEC50/ELEC60 2 x Electrode 50Hz or 60Hz CBBHA72 connector cable Please note:...

  • Page 21: System Compatibility

    Any damage caused will be held to be outside the design parameters of our system. The statements above do not imply that Steeper / SteeperUSA recommend or warrant these combinations. We believe, based on the manufacturers’ literature, that these combinations will work effectively. However, it is the responsibility of the bebionic practitioner to test and warrant the combination.

  • Page 23: Bebalance

    5.0 bebalance bebalance has been designed to give you optimum control over the new bebionic small hand. It features many new tools which will help you and your patients optimize and customize the function of the hand. Language selection, electrode configuration with a simulation preview, and simplified menu systems are all included in bebalanceBT.

  • Page 24: Installation

    5.2 Installation Close all open applications Insert the bebalanceBT CD Wait for Autorun Follow instructions on screen The default target directory is C:\Program Files (xXX)\bebalanceBT. You can choose an alternative however it is essential that the application directory and sub-directories have read and write permission. If setup fails to automatically open, run it manually from the bebalanceBT V#.#.#.# setup.exe.

  • Page 25: Enabling Bluetooth (Bt) Connection

    5.5 Enabling Bluetooth (BT) Connection Select your device and press the middle right hand Selecting the bebionic Hand tab in the top left button Connect (highlighted above). The dialog box hand corner of the entry screen will open the main will automatically close once the connection is made.

  • Page 26: Operating Modes

    5.6 Operating Modes Mode 3 There are six modes. These are selected from the highlighted box, along with the appropriate control Control Strategy – Single Site Proportional / Threshold option. Alternating -To OPEN hand – the first signal will OPEN the hand; Note: Grip change will generate a bleep and / or a configurable delay of 50ms to 2.0s will allow repeat...

  • Page 27: Hand Configuration Introduction

    5.7 Hand Configuration Introduction 5.8 Grip Selection For most patients, the factory settings on the bebionic Grips can be selected and ordered as desired by the hand will be adequate. However, for experienced user by a simple point and click in the relevant tables. practitioners bebalanceBT software can be used to customize the hand to each individual through the bebionic menu option.
  • Page 28 Horizontal Buttons Change Indication Function change indication is available by selecting Restore Defaults either beep and / or vibrate as highlighted below. If at any time you want to start again with your configuration, clicking Restore Defaults, reverts all the controls to the default settings for the current mode.
  • Page 29 History Read from Hand Clicking History opens a list of saved configurations. This feature enables the current hand configuration By entering a patient identifier and clicking Find to be read from the hand and stored in the history file. you can filter the records. This feature enables the Following a read you are required to enter a patient recovery of previous settings for resending to the identifier.
  • Page 30 Vertical Buttons Electrodes Selecting Electrodes from the vertical button menu opens a form, see the myo configuration screen below. This allows electrode signals to be monitored, reviewed and adjusted. The animation will open and close in response to the electrode signals. This system provides a useful ‘myo’...

  • Page 31: Advanced Features

    The slider items highlighted on the image opposite are used to set the required characteristics of co- contract signals. Clicking Start will initiate tracing of the electrode signal. One channel will be displayed with raising signals moving upward and the second channel raising signals moving downward.

  • Page 33: Additional Information, Warranty, Repairs And Returns

    6.0 Additional Information, Warranty, Repairs and Returns There are a number of field repairs and replacement parts that are available for the bebionic small. Instructions are set out in this section. For further advice on any repairs please contact your local supplier or email: customerservices@steepergroup.com For both parts and service, please mention that the hand is a bebionic small hand;...
  • Page 34 Ensure that the finger flexes fully forward Finished. and springs back to the upright position as shown WARNING in the two images above. Any repairs/adjustments other than those shown here would need to be carried out by an approved Steeper repairer.

  • Page 35: Quality Assurance

    Steeper / SteeperUSA operate a UKAS approved quality management system and fully complies with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2008, ISO27001:2005 & TickIT Issue 5. This certifies that Steeper / SteeperUSA meet the appropriate international quality standards for design, manufacture and supply of prosthetic products and user software.
  • Page 36 • The Steeper bebionic Hand, Model: RSL-RP608, complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules (Section 18.212). • The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons.
  • Page 37 IMPORTANT NOTE In the event that these conditions can not be met (for certain configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then Industry Canada certification is no longer considered valid and the IC Certification Number can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Industry Canada authorization.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    6.3 Warranty Warranty Terms Item Warranty Period Warranty Terms bebionic Hand 12 months Design and Manufacture Cables 12 months Design and Manufacture Wrist 12 months Design and Manufacture Batteries / Chargers 12 months Design and Manufacture, correct charging Gloves 3 months Design and Manufacture, not wear and tear An extended warranty is available for the bebionic hand, providing additional cover for upto 5 years.
  • Page 40 www.bebionic.com Prosthetics Division 3619 Paesanos Parkway Unit 7 Suite 200 Hunslet Trading Estate San Antonio Severn Road TX 78231 LEEDS LS10 1BL Tel: +44 (0) 870 240 4133 Tel: 210 481 4126 Email: customerservices@steepergroup.com Email: inquiries@steeperusa.com www.steepergroup.com www.steeperusa.com RSLLIT373 Issue 2 2015...

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