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Invert Electrode Signal (Mode 0)
The action of the signal is inverted.
Default Switch Back Time (Modes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
The time, in seconds, in which the hand will revert back from
the alternate to the default grip pattern.
Note: A zero disables the parameter.
Grip Switch Time (Modes 1, 2, 3, & 4)
The time, in seconds, in which the user can switch between
the alternate grip patterns and the default grip patterns (and
vice-versa).
Open Dwell Time (Mode 1)
The maximum time in milliseconds the control signal has to
be asserted before being recognised as an Open signal.
5.5.10 be Button Bar
The buttons on the top of the ‘bebionic main’ window,
enables Load, Save, Read & Update Hand Configurations
as required.
Restore Defaults
To restart configuration, clicking the ‘Restore Defaults’
button reverts all the controls to the default settings for the
current mode.
Save
The hand configuration can be stored by clicking the ‘Save’
button. Before data is saved, a patient name or identifier
must be entered. There is a description field for recording
specific information as necessary.
Clicking the ‘Save Record’ button will trigger a prompt,
asking if the settings are correct.
Once a configuration is saved, the time and date is also
saved automatically as shown below.
Auto Grip (Modes 4 & 5)
The Auto Grip functions in Tripod grip only and is activated
by providing three consecutive close signals. Deactivation
occurs when the hand is given an Open signal.
If movement / slippage of an object is detected, the finger
position / grip force is automatically altered to provide a
more secure grip.
Speed Control (All Modes)
This option is the adjustable maximum speed for both
open and close. The numeric up/down controls provide
independent hand opening and closing speeds; 100%
(default) being the maximum.
Deferred Reset (All Modes)
When enabled, each time the hand resets, the automated
calibration sequence is paused until the user gives an open
signal.
This feature has been added for patients using elbow
systems and prevents held objects from being dropped
when the elbow power is cycled.
Close Dwell Time (Mode 1)
The minimum time in milliseconds the control signal has to
be asserted before being recognised as a Close signal.
Direction Change Time (Mode 3)
The time, in milliseconds, in which an applied signal will
repeat the last action.
Grip Strength (All Modes)
It is possible to either select High, Medium or Low grip
strength. This setting provides adjustment of the grip strength
and battery consumption; if a lower setting is selected, this
will result in a lower grip strength and a prolonged battery
life.
Note: This has minimal effect on operation speed.
5.5.9 Advanced Options
In be, adjustment of further specific features can
be accessed by clicking on ‘Advanced’, which will open
a dialog box. The features displayed will be appropriate
to the mode selected, and are detailed in the following
sections.
