Bioness VEC-1000, Clinicians Manual

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introduction
Introduction of Vector Gait & Safety System
The Vector Elite (model number VEC-1000) is a body weight support system designed to accelerate
physical rehabilitation of patients with severe gait or balance impairment. The system provides dynamic
body weight support and trolley tracking, enabling the patient to practice gait and balance training by
offloading a portion of their body weight. A computer-controlled motor keeps the trolley at a desired
location relative to the patient, and a separate computer-controlled motor ensures that the rope tension is
kept at a desired value. The patient may walk along a predetermined path or on a treadmill. The system
receives control signals through an encrypted WiFi signal from a PC or remote control. The Vector Elite
System is designed to be used in a hospital/professional healthcare facility.
Figure 1-1: Vector Elite Trolley
Device Description
The Vector Elite system consists of a mechanical track, power rail, power supply box, motorized trolley
with rope, spreader bar, patient harness, PC computer with proprietary software, and an optional remote
control.
Mechanical Track and Power Rail
The mechanical track is mounted overhead, typically attached to a support beam, floor or truss, and
the trolley runs along the track. The mechanical track defines the horizontal aspect of the walking path
of the patient. The track includes straight and/or curved portions that form either a closed loop track
configuration or an open track configuration.
Mechanical Track Support Rope Spreader Bar Vector Elite Trolley Power Rail