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AMP 331 Instructions for Users 

Dynastream Innovations Inc. 

DOCUMENT NO: 

D00000381 Rev. 0.E

 

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3  AMP POD 

3.1  Pod User-Interface 

 

1.  To start the AMP Pod, press and hold the right button until the LCD displays “on”. 
 
2.  The pod will display one of the following: 

a.  If there is data in the pod memory, the pod will display “DATA”.  Go to Step 5. 
b.  If the pod is ready to start data collection it will display “CLR” to indicate that there is no data in 

the memory, then it will display the date and time, then the words “PUSH 

START

”.  Go to Step 4 

for instructions on data collection. 

c.  If the date and time need to be set, the pod will display “CLR”, then “DATE”, then the year with 

the third digit flashing and the word “

SET

” at the bottom.   For instructions on setting the date and 

time go to Step 3. 

 
3.  Setting the date and time. 

a.  When the pod displays the year with the third digit flashing and the word “

SET

” at the bottom the 

date and time must be set.  This always occurs after changing the battery.  The procedure for 
setting the date and time are as follows: 

i.  Use the right button to scroll through the digits of the year, the months of the year, and 

the digits in the date and time. 

ii.  Use the left button to move to the next digit or next selection. 

b.  When the time and date have been set, the pod will display “PUSH 

START

” indicating it is ready 

to start data collection. 

c.  To reset the date and time if it is incorrect, the pod must be displaying “PUSH 

START

”.  Press and 

hold the left button until the pod displays the word “DATE” and then year with the third digit 
flashing and the word “

SET

” at the bottom. 

 
4.  Data collection.   

a.  In order to start data collection, the pod must display “PUSH 

START

”. 

b.  Press the right button to start the trial. 
c.  The pod will display a flashing clock at the top of the LCD to indicate that it is collecting data.  

The pod also displays the elapsed time since the beginning of the trial, initially in minutes and 
seconds, then hours and minutes, then days and hours. 

d.  To stop data collection, perform the following sequence: 

i.  press and hold both buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds, until the pod displays “b1” 

ii.  let go of both buttons and press the left button, the LCD will display “b2”, 

iii.  let go of the left button and press the right button.  

e.  The pod will now display “DATA” to indicate there is data saved in the memory. 

 
5.  When the pod displays “DATA”, the user has three options. 

Summary of Contents for AMP 331

Page 1: ...s for Users D00000381 Rev 0 E Dynastream Innovations Inc 228 River Avenue Cochrane Alberta T4C 2C1 www dynastream com p 403 932 9292 f 403 932 6521 June 12 2003 Contact Anne Gildenhuys Product Manager...

Page 2: ...by any means including electronic storage reproduction execution or transmission without the prior written consent of Dynastream Innovations Inc The recipient of this document by its retention and us...

Page 3: ...ECHNICAL INFORMATION 4 2 COMPONENTS OF AMP 331 5 3 AMP POD 6 3 1 POD USER INTERFACE 6 3 2 POD POWER SUPPLY 7 4 AMP ANKLE SLEEVE 8 4 1 STARTING DATA COLLECTION 8 4 2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TESTSUBJECTS 9 4 3...

Page 4: ...accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Decla...

Page 5: ...e sleeve attached to the lower leg just above the ankle holds the pod in the correct position and orientation to enable accurate activity monitoring AMP Link The Link connects to the USB port of a PC...

Page 6: ...ts of the year the months of the year and the digits in the date and time ii Use the left button to move to the next digit or next selection b When the time and date have been set the pod will display...

Page 7: ...o turn the unit off press and hold the right button until the LCD displays OFF 3 2 Pod Power Supply 3 2 1 Battery Life The pod is powered by a single AAA battery The maximum duration of data collectio...

Page 8: ...LCD is visible in the circular window Close the triangular flap to keep the pod in 3 Use the Velcro strap to attach the pod on the back of the leg just above the ankle It is best to tighten the strap...

Page 9: ...be re attached correctly The test subject should be instructed to Ensure that the ankle sleeve is right side up by checking that the Dynastream logo is not upside down and that the flap covering the p...

Page 10: ...k 1 Plug the AMP Link into the USB port of your computer Position the link at least two feet from the computer monitor 2 The PC will detect the Link and will automatically open a window with the headi...

Page 11: ...downloaded to an MS Excel workbook where macros are used to format and display the data In order for AMP Ware to be able to run these macros the security settings in Excel must be set appropriately Pl...

Page 12: ...re that the AMP Link is plugged into the USB port and that it is breathing 7 Click on the DOWNLOAD button on the Trial Information window in AMP Ware 8 Messages regarding the download progress will ap...

Page 13: ...button at the top and then close the window This feature can also be used to create and save subject information profiles for later use 6 3 4 Desired Output The Desired Output field in the Trial Infor...

Page 14: ...only select the Trusted Sources tab on the same dialog box as above and select the checkbox that says Trust access to Visual Basic Project If Excel is already open make sure that control is not withi...

Page 15: ...time it is turned on it will still be in DATA mode ready for downloading However you cannot collect new data until the old data is cleared off the pod The dates and or times in the Excel workbook do...

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