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Installing IMUs
Once the ACI Modules have been installed and connected you can then install the
IMUs. The IMUs can be installed on a client's shoe or lower appendage using either
the shoe clips or an alternate means such as custom straps or pockets in the shoe.
There are two steps to install the IMUs on a shoe: attaching the shoe clip to the
client’s shoe and attaching the IMU to the shoe clip. If your client needs help putting
on and taking off the IMUs/shoe clips have the person who is providing the help
available at this time. IMUs can be installed on a lower appendage by alternate
means, as long as they are securely attached. If you create a label to indicate which
IMU your client uses on the left or right side or to designate IMU sets, avoid
covering the LED on the IMU.
Note that IMUs connect to the arm through a wireless connection. This wireless
connection is configured through software using the Prosthetists Interface. See
Chapter 11, “Configuring the Arm Using the Prosthetist Interface”
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Topics in this chapter include:
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Installing the IMU in the Shoe Clip
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Installing the IMU/Shoe Clip on the Client’s Shoe
The IMUs will not provide data if tipped more than 83 degrees. Be sure to
position the IMU as close to level as possible when installing the IMU. If you
mount the IMU at an angle of more than 38 degrees to begin, the IMU will not
provide the full range of +/- 45 degrees after zeroing because they are out of
range when they reach the 83 degree limit. See
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