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DHD-1 Digital Hand Dynamometer 

- Operating precautions

Do not expose the equipment to high temperature over 60°C (140°F) and high 
humidity to reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not touch the device with wet 
hands.

The internal connections and external gauge cover are insulated with plastic and 

fl

 ame retardant materials to prevent induction of electrical current. In addition, 

the device body and the handle which are subject to contact with human body 
parts (hands) are also insulated.

The device can be cleaned by wiping the surface with a soft cloth dampened 
with water and then drying the surface thoroughly with a clean cloth. Do not 
use any of the following chemicals for cleaning the device or the protective case 
resulting in damage: 
- Thinner, benzene, alcohol, insect repellent, pesticide, sunscreen, etc.
Do not touch the any part of the device with hands stained with any of the 
substances listed above.
 
Do not make contact of the USB cable and patients. This will prevent risk of 
slight electric shock.

Guidance 

This device should be only be used by professionals (or under the direction a 
professional) that fully understands the contents of the manuals before usage.

Although synthetic resins, with hardness in accordance with standards, are 
used in the protective gauge cover, avoid abnormal shocks to the gauge such as 
dropping from any height onto a hard surface.

The USB cable provided is USB A – mini B USB 2.0 cable (480Mbps) and is 
used to charge the battery and to transmit data. Be careful to avoid damaging the 
connector ends of the cable by forcing into the device or PC. Pay attention to the 
shape of the connectors and the shape of the receptacles on the device and PC.

Summary of Contents for DHD-1

Page 1: ...DHD 1 Digital Hand Dynamometer User Manual Includes Data Transfer Software Installation and Usage...

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Page 3: ...lied by connecting to a PC and using the USB cable provided The rated power of the PC to USB connection is 5V 500mA Check the rated power before use This device is designed to measure grip strength Do...

Page 4: ...ge Thinner benzene alcohol insect repellent pesticide sunscreen etc Do not touch the any part of the device with hands stained with any of the substances listed above Do not make contact of the USB ca...

Page 5: ...e handle One type of printed manuals is provided for the use of equipment Users can download and use the electronic manuals PDF files from the manufacturer s website www saehanmedical com as needed Ke...

Page 6: ...waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this device is disposed of correctly you will help preven...

Page 7: ...BK053048AH 700mA 3 Gauge Cover and Ring Plastic Enclosure ABS Fire retardant 4 Guide Plastic Enclosure PC Fire retardant 5 PCB Connector Socket Housing 12505WS 02 04 Socket 12505HS 02 04 Housing 6 Bod...

Page 8: ...ATALOGUE NUMBER DATE OF MANUFACTURE SERIAL NUMBER CONSULT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE MANUFACTURER AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY TYPE BF APPLIED PART CAUTION A HANDLE DIRECTION ERROR PR...

Page 9: ...s Reserved No portion of this manual may be reprinted or copied without the written permission of SAEHAN Corporation DHD 1 Digital Hand Dynamometer Battery LCD Gauge Five Handle Positions Handle shown...

Page 10: ...er Re chargeable Battery Warranty One Year Limited Warranty Dimensions 138mm W X 258mm L X 75mm H Weight 1 3 lb 0 59 kg Operation Environment a Ambient temperature range 10 40 C 50 104 F b Relative hu...

Page 11: ...e charge level remains low after attempting to fully recharge the battery should be replaced Contact your supplier to arrange for replacement of the battery Do not try to replace the built in battery...

Page 12: ...12 DHD 1 Digital Hand Dynamometer Display Modes DATE DATE TIME Setting Mode Setting Month Day mm dd Setting Year yyyy Setting Time hh mm...

Page 13: ...Testing Mode Right hand Test Number 02 saved Ready for next test Right hand Test Number 03 Ready to save Right hand Test Number 03 saved Ready for next test DHD 1 Digital Hand Dynamometer Display Mod...

Page 14: ...14 AVG Reading Mode Time and Date for Test Number 03 AVG SD CV sequentially displayed based on all 3 RIGHT hand tests DHD 1 Digital Hand Dynamometer Display Modes...

Page 15: ...idental dropping place the DHD 1 in the patient s hand with the safety strap around their wrist as shown below Always Use the Safety Strap Step 3 Preparing the Patient for Testing With the patient sit...

Page 16: ...there should be less than 10 variation in the results from the various grip positions Greater than 10 variation between the tests indicates the patient has not exerted maximal effort For more informat...

Page 17: ...fort Journal of Hand Therapy 2000 13 195 202 Firrel J Miller G Which Setting of the Dynamometer Provides Maximal Grip Strength The Journal of Hand Surgery 1996 21A 397 401 Note Normative data for chil...

Page 18: ...arged when connected to a PC using the USB cable included with the DHD 1 To transfer saved test results from the DHD 1 to a PC see DHD 1 Digital Hand Dynamometer Data Transfer Software Installation an...

Page 19: ...uction Note When reading the following sections refer to the Display Mode diagrams on pages 12 14 to quickly learn the operation and button functions in each mode and to benefit using the many feature...

Page 20: ...or reset Note There is no difference in measured values due to unperformed zero correction except cases such as damages of Load Cell Though zero correction zero point in advance of the measurement is...

Page 21: ...yyy 8 Press the HAND button once and the value for the fourth digit of the four digit Year flashes Press the READ button repeatedly to advance to the desired fourth digit of Year yyyy 9 Press the SET...

Page 22: ...f the maximum grip force measured is not affected if the beginning reading is not exactly 0 0 See Calibration on Page 20 for more information Reading Mode 1 Press the PWR button to power on the DHD 1...

Page 23: ...o the next setting for Year yyyy and once again to advance to setting the Time hh mm ZERO No function in Setting Mode In Testing Mode PWR Press and hold to power off the DHD 1 SAVE Saves the current t...

Page 24: ...lay individual test results in descending order for the selected hand SET Displays the DATE and TIME of each individually saved test result or the AVG SD and CV based on the total number of test resul...

Page 25: ...hould touch the post close to its center If they do not return the device to your supplier or SAEHAN for inspection and repair Annual Calibration and Repair It is recommended that this device be check...

Page 26: ...nd select DHD 1 DTS SH1001 DHD 1 DTS v1 0 zip file Click Save to download the compressed zipped file Step 2 Automatic installation of the USB Virtual COM Port driver for Windows7 and Windows Vista for...

Page 27: ...ble Step 3 Identify the COM Port number assigned by the Virtual COM port driver The COM port number will be uniquely assigned to your PC Make note of the COM Port number during installation or go to C...

Page 28: ...to start the program Optionally you may want to create a Desktop shortcut Step 2 Establish a connection with the DHD 1 Connect the DHD 1 to the PC using the USB cable and press the PWR button to turn...

Page 29: ...ransferred test results as a text txt file Press Clear to erase displayed test results Press Disconnect to disconnect DTS communication with the DHD 1 Click on X in the upper right corner to close the...

Page 30: ...ehan for technical support as there may be a calibration error or the load cell may be damaged When Lobt and are displayed on the LCD Charge immediately Otherwise the buttons will not function properl...

Page 31: ...contact during usage 1 Measurement site Both hands 2 Condition Patient should be able to fold and spread out their fingers Intended Operators Professional Health Care Provider Physical Therapists etc...

Page 32: ...x 1 500 lux 2 Viewing distance 20 cm 40 cm 3 Viewing angle normal to the display 20 Physical 1 Temperature range 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F 2 Relative humidity range 10 90 3 Ambient pressure range 700 hPa 1...

Page 33: ...ted to a PC using the USB cable the Data Transfer Software can transfer the stored test results from the DHD 1 memory into text txt files which can be easily accessed using Notepad or MS Word for edit...

Page 34: ...ing function Audible beep sounds based on function Settings for Year Month Date and Time AVG SD CV sequentially displayed Up to 40 tests results 20 tests results for each hand can be stored in memory...

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Page 36: ...nsfer Software Installation and Usage SH UM 001 Rev 3 2018 5 29 SAEHAN Corporation 23 29 Bongamgongdan 13 gil Masanhoewon gu Changwon si Gyeongsangnam do 51342 South Korea E mail saehancorp naver com...

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