Control Bionics NeuroNode 3 User Manual Download Page 1

NEURO

NODE

3

 

USER GUIDE

Client Support

USA: (513) 453-4848

AUS: (03) 9897-3576

Summary of Contents for NeuroNode 3

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Page 3: ...ted and registered with the FDA as a Powered Communication System and a Powered Environmental Control System and certified by the Australian Government Depart ment of Health Therapeutic Goods Administ...

Page 4: ...elevision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate...

Page 5: ...Signal 3 4 1 Signal Indicator 3 4 2 Battery Management Signal Indicator 4 0 Accessories 4 1 Charging the Battery 4 2 EMG Electrode Options 4 3 NeuroNode Controller Application 4 3 1 NeuroNode Control...

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Page 7: ...d more It is alternative augmentative communication AAC technology that is easy to use and works for conditions like ALS MND SCI or Cerebral Palsy The NeuroNode Controller Application installed on the...

Page 8: ...Active Electrode Indicators Charger Placement Guide NeuroNode3 Standby Button Signal Indicator PAGE 4 OVERVIEW OF NEURONODE3...

Page 9: ...r Kit The NeuroNode3 Charging Base and included cords allow for hassle free charging for 24 hours of battery life NeuroBand The NeuroBand is an adjustable adhesive free solution for placement of the N...

Page 10: ...PAGE 6 GETTING STARTED...

Page 11: ...NeuroNode3 This muscle is chosen based on two criteria is should respond at least minimally to a command to contract it and it should return to a resting state in a timely manner The muscle does not...

Page 12: ...re located on the bottom of the NeuroNode3 as indicated by the Active Electrode Indicators on the top of the NeuroNode3 The active electrodes should be placed along the length of the muscle chosen to...

Page 13: ...ent Ideally the NeuroNode3 is attached at the point of maximum deflection for a particular movement For example if the movement is arm extension the NeuroNode3 could be placed on the wrist This moveme...

Page 14: ...would be set to 0 The Spatial Settings page also allows for the X Y and Z activity to be graphed along with the Spatial Activity This visualization is useful when first determining the percentages of...

Page 15: ...the NeuroNode3 is fully charged 2 Power on the device and access the device s Bluetooth Settings 3 Ensure Bluetooth is turned ON 4 Add a new Bluetooth device or select NeuroNode from the list of avail...

Page 16: ...h a good signal with the NeuroNode3 This will become the user s Switch for selecting items and controlling the device Most importantly there should be a clear delineation between the resting level and...

Page 17: ...colors red green blue and white Battery Management Signal Indicator The NeuroNode3 Signal Indicator light will start blinking yellow when the battery voltage drops below 3 5 Volts indicating that the...

Page 18: ...NeuroBand NeuroNode3 Non Adhesive Electrode PAGE 14 ACCESSORIES...

Page 19: ...indicators in order to ensure the device is charging properly A green light indicates that the NeuroNode charger is properly powered When the NeuroNode3 is aligned properly on the device and charging...

Page 20: ...e electrodes Control Bionics recommends using the Non Adhesive Electrode along with the NeuroBand for the most convenient interface however some users will need to use adhesive electrodes to produce a...

Page 21: ...ser to adjust parameters and monitor the EMG Spatial signal activity to ensure optimal signal outcomes for efficient and effective control of the user s device Main Menu Save Settings Edit Graph Setti...

Page 22: ...ore about the NeuroNode Controller Graph Settings Reset Resting Level Touching this button will set a new baseline based on the user s current EMG Spatial resting level The button is grayed out if Aut...

Page 23: ...About NeuroNode Touch here to display identifying information about this NeuroNode3 System including the serial number of the NeuroNode3 the software version of the Application and the firmware versio...

Page 24: ...Directs the Application to beep when a Switch is made i e when the signal crosses above the Signal On Amplitude Ignore Switch Repeats This setting is helpful when the user is getting false Switches af...

Page 25: ...on the user s current resting level If the resting level decreases the NeuroNode3 will use the new resting level as the baseline Long Press This switch determines the timing of the key released code...

Page 26: ...nal On Amplitude Sets the EMG Spatial amplitude the signal must cross above in order to be counted as a Switch Signal Off Amplitude Sets the EMG Spatial amplitude a signal counted as a Switch must fal...

Page 27: ...itive the NeuroNode3 will be in allowing a switch to be made Signal Off Amplitude Sets the level a Switch signal must drop below before another Switch is allowed Setting this at 100 will set the Signa...

Page 28: ...PAGE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 29: ...y button for 5 consecutive seconds until the NeuroNode3 Signal Indicator shows a solid blue or green light 3 After 10 seconds Shake to Wake can be used to bring the NeuroNode3 out of the Standby mode...

Page 30: ...o through a launch sequence as a series of colors red green blue and white During this 5 second launch sequence use the provided push pin tool to hold down the standby button until a blue light begins...

Page 31: ...your signaling parameters to the NeuroNode3 1 Select the Save icon within the NeuroNode Controller Application 2 Go to the device s Bluetooth Settings and turn off the device Bluetooth Wait approximat...

Page 32: ...ollow steps 1 2 listed in the Power Cycle Guide to put the NeuroNode3 in standby mode Resuming a NeuroNode3 Session In order to resume a NeuroNode3 session and remove the device from Standby mode gent...

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