EN-2008 MotionPod™ Users’ Guide Copyright © 2008-2009 Movea.
TABLE OF CONTENT I. Terminology ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 II. Product diagram .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 III. Safety rules ...........................................................................................................
I. TERMINOLOGY Code Name MPOD Description MotionPod, designates the motion sensing case MOTIONCONTROLLER™ MotionPod Controller or charger/data receiver, a MPOD device. Designates data receiving and/or recharging case which connects on the computer via USB port. II.
MPOD charging cavity Spring contacts for electrical link with the MPOD Light indicators rx tx pwr Green power light: indicates that the Motion Controller is receiving power Blue RX/TX lights: RX signal reception TX signal transmission USB port FIGURE 2 : MOTION CONTROLLER III. SAFETY RULES Warning Please read this user’s guide very carefully before use. Advise all recommendations to end-user and keep him informed of all risks endured using the system.
CAUTION: For your own safety do not open the charging case, risk of electric shock. Waste management process of electric and electronic products differs from that of municipal waste and requires special intervention from waste management services appointed by the government or the local community. The crossed trashcan shows that the European directive 2002/96/CE applies to this product. Waste separation prevents from any negative consequences on the environment or public health.
IV. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our motion sensing product MotionPod™. This user manual was written to familiarize you with the use of this system. Read it carefully in order to rightfully use the device. Always have this guide near you when you use this product. The MotionPod is an electronic goniometric recording device with wireless transmission. It was conceived to provide “movement signature” of a body segment in real time and without cable connection.
V. GET FAMILIAR WITH MOTIONPOD™ Please take a moment to familiarize with the different components of your measuring system. For the following section it is advised to refer to the material scheme II. 1. MOTIONPOD™ MOTIONPOD™ is standard wristwatch-sized sensor with a transparent casing that embodies the Motion sensing component on the upper side (Figure 3). It is intended to be worn on the moving part of the body where we want to perform joint assessment.
also indicates the exact orientation to fix the MOTIONPOD™ properly. Please be focused with these elements for they are useful to establish the MOTIONPOD™ correctly in the application that is provided with your system. From a side view (see Figure 3, on the right), you can see a Black bottom cover of the MOTIONPOD™. This part allows fixing the MOTIONPOD™ on any kind of supporting facet designed to accommodate it. It can be the charging box (see below) or the mechanical interface for bracelet or strap.
VI. USAGE 1. RECHARGING YOUR MOTIONPOD™ The MOTIONCONTROLLER™ must be connected to a computer in compliance with IEC/EN 60950-1 standard. In order to fulfill safety requirements for electro-medical systems and equipments, power must be supplied by a transformer in compliance with EN standard 60601-1. Only the MOTIONPOD™ is in contact with the patient environment. By no means, the patient should be in contact with the computer and the MOTIONCONTROLLER™ during use.
FIGURE 5 : THE MOTIONPOD™ FIXED ON THE MOTIONCONTROLLER™, READY FOR RECHARGE While charging, an orange light indicator located at the back of the MOTIONPOD™ switches on. It switches off as soon as the recharging process is complete. Theoretically, charging duration is 3 hours. When the MOTIONPOD™ is recharged after a very long period of no use, it is possible that the orange light indicator takes a few minutes before switching on.
for 3 seconds. It then switches on for 1 second. As soon as the indicator emits a continuous light, you can release the button. The provided software will guide you through an effective data transmission between the MOTIONPOD™ sensor and the MOTIONCONTROLLER™. 3. HOW TO WEAR THE MOTIONPOD™ To fix MOTIONPOD™ on the patient, use solutions provided by the product supplier. Be sure not to tighten up excessively. The MOTIONPOD™ is provided with a mechanical interface to attach bracelets, belts or straps.
Note 2: A mobile phone often has a loudspeaker which contains magnets itself. For best performances of your system, you must respect conditions of use and rightfully choose the site where you carry out measurements: - You must carry out sessions of measures at a usual chosen place, where magnetic disturbances are minimal. - When various postures or positions are carried out by the subject, it is necessary to avoid translations higher than 1m of amplitude.
2. CHARACTERISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Usage conditions Temperature Stable between 0°C and 45°C Maximum dynamic acceleration measured -6g à 6g orientation measures are valid for static and quasi static positions The measured orientation parameter is valid in a uniform or quasi uniform magnetic field between -6 gauss and +6 gauss1 Shock resistance 4600 g for a time of 0,5 ms MOTIONPOD™ should not be thrown away violently. It is however resistant to shocks for normal conditions of use.
VIII. CALIBRATION When to calibrate? Your MOTIONPOD™ has been calibrated during the manufacturing. Calibration consists in adjusting certain parameters for offset and to obtain standardized measurements. However, over a long period of time, or after a magnetic shock, the sensors are likely to drift. It is then necessary to calibrate. Depending on the software solution you have purchased, there is a measurement stability indicator for angular data recording.
IX. CLEANING 1. CLEANING THE MOTIONCONTROLLER™ The MOTIONCONTROLLER™ is made of ABS plastic. Frequent disinfection or cleaning is not needed because it’s not in contact with the patient. Disconnect the MOTIONCONTROLLER™ before cleaning. Use a soft and dry napkin. 2. CLEANING THE MOTIONPOD™ MOTIONPOD™ and the mechanical interface are made of natural polycarbonate (for the transparent cover) and of “Glass polycarbonate “” (the Black bottom cover, and mechanical interface).
X. SIGNS AND LABELS 1. THE MOTIONPOD™ The MotionPod is the part of the system in contact with the subject. Label of the MOTIONPOD™ (on the Black bottom cover) 15 mm of diameter 2. THE MOTIONCONTROLLER™ The label of the MOTIONCONTROLLER™ figures at the bottom of the case Dimension~ 30 x 33 mm XI. MAINTENANCE The MOTIONPOD™ system does not require any particular maintenance other than cleaning after each use. Manufacturer calibration is carried out at the time of manufacture of the MOTIONPOD™.
XII. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF SYSTEM BREAKDOWN Symptoms The application doesn’t recognize the MOTIONCONTROLLER™ Possible solutions - The MOTIONCONTROLLER™ doesn’t work properly, the green light indicator doesn’t go n when plugged on PC The MOTIONPOD™ green light indicator doesn’t go on when pushing the button There has been a power cut-off and the MOTIONCONTROLLER™ lost connection with the PC, the software lost all contact with his reception peripheral.
Regulatory Information Notice to Users: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connectors of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This presentation may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician, as appropriate.
