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Contents

1.0 Introduction............................................................................................................. 04-07

1.1 In the Box

1.2 Principal Dimensions

1.3 Speciﬁcations

2.0 bebionic Grips......................................................................................................... 09-19

2.1 Factory Settings

2.2 Programme Switch

2.3 Thumb Adjustment

2.4 Opposed Grips

2.5 Non-opposed Grips

2.6 Further Grips and Hand Positions

3.0 bebionic Glove.......................................................................................................... 21-25

3.1 How to ﬁt a bebionic Glove

3.2 Removing a bebionic Glove

3.3 Care Instructions for bebionic Glove

4.0 Connections & Compatibility...................................................................................... 27-35

4.1 Wrist Options

4.2 Battery Options

4.3 Power Information

4.4 System Connections

4.5 System Compatibility

5.0 bebalance ...............................................................................................................37-49

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Installation

5.3 Start up

5.4 Language Selection

5.5 Radio Frequency Module Conﬁguration

5.6 Operating Modes

5.7 Hand Conﬁguration

5.8 Grip Selection

5.9 Advanced

6.0 Additional Information, Warranty, Repairs and Returns...................................................51-63

6.1 Gaiter Removal

6.2 Gaiter Reﬁtting

6.3 Clevis Link Replacement

6.4 Quality Assurance

6.5 Warranty

6.6 Returns

1.0 Introduction

This document contains important information

for the correct use and set up of the bebionic3

hand. Please note some of the images may

differ as this document applies to both the

medium and large size of hands. Read this

document throughly before ﬁtting a bebionic3

hand.

A bebionic system is completed by adding from

a selection of compatible system components

including myo electrodes (or other input

devices), battery systems, wrists and cables.

We recommend RSLSteeper components for

all of these requirements.

The bebionic3 hand is designed for mild to

moderate activities. Its use in situations where

heavy loads, vibrations or impacts may be

encountered must be avoided.

Key:

Texts with this symbol need special

attention. They contain information to do

with safety.

WARNING

Caution

Texts with this symbol draw your attention

to potential sources of damage to the hand.

1.1 What’s in the box

1. 2.

1. bebionic radio frequency (RF) module

2. bebionic3 hand

3. bebionic tool kit

4. bebionic in car charger

5. bebalance3 programming software

6. bebionic3 user guide

7. bebionic3 technical information

1.2 Principal Dimensions

Principal Dimensions Large Medium

A Middle Finger Tip to Hand Base 200mm 190mm

B Thumb Tip to Hand Base 125mm 121mm

C Max Chassis Width (no glove) 92mm 84mm

D Diameter of Chassis at Wrist 50mm 50mm

Palm Circumference (no glove) 220mm 204mm

Maximum Opening Width - Tripod Grip 105mm (with glove) 105mm (with glove)

Thumb Swing Through Angle 68o68o

X EQD Only 5mm 5mm

1.3 Speciﬁcations

Part Number Build Height †Weight Description

BBHLG*QD 125mm + 25mm 598g bebionic3 Large Hand with EQD Wrist

BBHLG*FW 125mm + 37mm 557g bebionic3 Large Hand with RSLSteeper Friction Wrist

BBHLG*SW 125mm + 12mm 577g bebionic3 Large Hand with Short Wrist

BBHLG*EU 125mm + 16mm 574g bebionic3 Large Hand with M12 Thread Stud

BBHLG*NA 125mm + 16mm 572g bebionic3 Large Hand with 1/2 x 20 UNF Stud

BBHMD*QD 121mm + 25mm 591g bebionic3 Medium Hand with EQD Wrist

BBHMD*FW 121mm + 37mm 550g bebionic3 Medium Hand with RSLSteeper Friction Wrist

BBHMD*SW 121mm + 12mm 570g bebionic3 Medium Hand with Short Wrist

BBHMD*EU 121mm + 16mm 567g bebionic3 Medium Hand with M12 Thread Stud

BBHMD*NA 121mm + 16mm 565g bebionic3 Medium Hand with 1/2 x 20 UNF Stud

† Build height comprises of thumb tip to base of hand measure, followed by the build height for each wrist option.

The second number refers to the minimum allowance for the mating wrist unit.

*Denotes side of hand, i.e. insert L for a left hand, or R for a right hand.

Large Medium

Maximum Power Grip Force 140.1N 140.1N

Maximum Tripod Grip Force 36.6N 36.6N

Maximum Key Grip Force 26.5N 26.5N

Maximum Time to Open or Close - Tripod Grip 0.5 Seconds 0.5 Seconds

Maximum Time to Open or Close - Power Grip 1.0 Seconds 1.0 Seconds

Maximum Time to Open or Close - Key Grip 1.0 Seconds 1.0 Seconds

Maximum Static Load - Hook Grip 45Kg 45Kg

Maximum Load Individual Finger - Hook Grip 25Kg 25Kg

Maximum Finger Tip Extension Load 6Kg 6Kg

Maximum Safe Vertical Load Taken Through Knuckles 90kg 90kg

2.0 bebionic grips

The

bebionic3

hand provides a

number of grips, allowing the user

to have a more complete device to

assist them in their day to day life.

The hand has two selectable thumb

positions: opposed & non-opposed.

Opposed is where the thumb is in

opposition to the ﬁngers on the hand,

allowing grips like pinch and power.

Non-Opposed is where the thumb is

parallel with the ﬁngers of the hand

and allows grips like key and ﬁnger

point.

Opposed Non-opposed

The hand is supplied preset in Mode 4. This provides

two input operation with proportional control of grip and

speed. Speed & grip force are set to maximum.

To alternate between default and alternative grip pattern,

an OPEN OPEN signal must be applied (i.e. the hand

must be fully opened, the signal relaxed and then a

second open signal supplied). To alternate between the

primary grip pattern table and secondary grip pattern

table, press the Programme Switch for less than 2

seconds. The Auto Grip feature is turned off.

Introduction

Primary Opposed

Default - Tripod

Alternative - Power

Primary Non-Opposed

Default - Key

Alternative - Finger Point

Secondary Opposed

Default - Active Index

Alternative - Tripod

Secondary Non-Opposed

Default - Column

Alternative - Mouse

A Programme Switch is provided on the back of the

hand. This has four functions;

1. Switch the hand ON and OFF

A single press for approximately three seconds will

switch the hand OFF. A single press for more than two

seconds will switch the hand ON.

2. Alternate between the primary and secondary

grip patterns

When the hand is switched ON, a single press of less

than two seconds will alternate between the primary and

secondary grip patterns. This will be accompanied by

a short bleep and vibration (if activated on bebalance).

3. Enable / disable the in-hand RF module

With the hand switched ON, a single press for more

than four seconds will enable the RF module. Pressing

the switch again for more than two seconds or

disconnecting the power to the hand will disable the RF

module.

4. Enter / exit glove mode as follows

With the hand switched OFF, press the button until the

thumb begins to drive in. Then release the button.

2.2 Programme Switch

2.1 Factory Settings

2.3 Thumb Adjustment.

To achieve certain grips it is necessary to adjust the thumb position. There are two different planes to

move the thumb in and they are detailed below.

1. Thumb ML Adjuster 2. Thumb Contact Point Adjuster

Underside of Thumb Bracket

An adjuster has also been provided to alter the baseline

position of the thumb in order to optimise the contact

point of the thumb tip against the opposing ﬁnger(s)

for Tripod, Pinch and Precision Grips. This is done by

moving the thumb either towards the palm or away

from the palm. This adjuster is located under the thumb

bracket as shown above. Using a hex drive the adjuster

should be turned clockwise to move the thumb towards

the palm and anticlockwise to move the thumb away

from the palm. The effect will not be observed whilst

making the adjustment and can only be observed by

resetting the hand i.e. switching the hand OFF and ON

again.

An adjuster is provided to allow repositioning of the

thumb for contact with either the index and middle

ﬁngers, as in Tripod Grip, or with index ﬁnger only, as in

Pinch and Precision Grips. The thumb pivot assembly

is ﬁtted with a slotted screw as shown in diagram 1.

This acts to adjust the friction on an internal clamp and

is loosened by turning two complete turns and pushing

the screw inward. With the clamp slackened the thumb

position can be manually re-positioned. The assembly

must be retightened before electrically driving the thumb.

Caution

Thumb adjustment MUST be done by a

qualiﬁed technician or practitioner.

Please ensure screw is securely

tightened before resuming use.

WARNING

Grips

Pinch

To achieve this grip it is necessary

for the thumb to be manually

repositioned by the practitioner/

technician so that the thumb only

contacts the index ﬁnger (See

section 2.3). The thumb only

contacts index ﬁnger and is used for

the ﬁne manipulation of objects.

2.4 Opposed - Thumb is opposite to the ﬁngers

Tripod

When the thumb is opposed, the

hand closes into Tripod Grip with

index and middle fingers meeting

the thumb. Ring and little fingers

continue to close until they meet

resistance or the close signal stops.

This type of grip allows users to pick

up, hold and manipulate a variety of

everyday objects such as car keys,

coins, jar lids and pens.

Power

With the thumb opposed, all four

fingers close into the palm until

they meet resistance or the close

signal stops. When fingers are

approaching a fully closed position,

the thumb drives in to cover the

fingers for additional grip security.

This pattern allows round objects

such as a ball or a piece of fruit to

be held securely. This grip can also

provide a handshake. Cylindrical

shaped objects such as bottles,

home & garden utensil handles are

also held easily and securely.

Active Index (Formerly Trigger)

With the thumb opposed Active

Index Grip will grasp the handle of

an object with the middle, ring and

little fingers and secure the grip with

the thumb. The index finger will then

close – this may be positioned over

the lever of the device held such

as a spray bottle. The index finger

is under independent user control

and may be positioned accordingly.

To exit Active Index, an open signal

will fully open the index finger before

the other fingers and thumb release

their grip.

NEVER use a

bebionic

hand with ﬁrearms.

SERIOUS WARNING

Grips

2.5 Non-Opposed - Thumb is inline with the palm.

Key

In the non-opposed thumb position,

the four fingers partially close. The

thumb then closes onto the side of

the index finger. The thumb position

may be raised and lowered without

moving the other four fingers allowing

for release, capture or reposition

of the object being gripped. This

pattern is ideal for carrying paper

or letters, using a spoon and for

holding a thin flat object such as a

plate, a credit card or a key.

Finger Point

With the thumb in the non-opposed

setting, the user can move to a

Finger Point position. The middle,

ring, and little fingers close against

the palm and the thumb moves

against the middle finger. With this

grip, typing on a keyboard or input

pad, pressing a bell or a button can

be achieved.

Column

This grip moves the thumb into the

palm from a non-opposed position.

The ﬁngers then close over the

thumb to provide a ﬁxed column

that can be used as a way to push

heavier objects or larger buttons

and switches. Column is also the

recommended grip for dressing, as

the thumb is kept out of the way.

Mouse

With the thumb non-opposed, the

thumb and little ﬁnger close to hold

the side of the mouse, with the

middle and ring ﬁngers providing

stability. The index ﬁnger closes on

to the mouse button and then backs

off to provide the button press. Each

close signal will give a mouse click

whilst an open signal will release the

mouse.

Grips

2.6 Further functions of the

bebionic3

hand.

Precision Closed

To achieve this grip it is necessary

for the thumb to be manually

repositioned by the practitioner/

technician so that the thumb only

contacts the index ﬁnger. This grip

can be used in situations similar

to the Precision Open Grip but

where extended ﬁngers would be

obstructive, when working at a desk

for instance.

Initially the middle, ring and little

ﬁngers close into the palm. The

thumb moves to the midpoint of its

range and pauses. The Index is then

active and under user control.

Precision Open

To achieve this grip it is necessary

for the thumb to be manually

repositioned by the practitioner/

technician so that the thumb only

contacts the index ﬁnger. With the

thumb opposed, the index ﬁnger

meets the static thumb allowing

the user to pick up and manipulate

small objects. When this grip is

selected and a close signal is

applied, the thumb closes to the

midpoint of its range and pauses.

The index is then active and under

user control. The middle, ring and

little ﬁngers remain extended.

Hook

With the thumb in opposed, a

partially closed Power Grip gives the

Hook Grip.This is ideal for carrying a

shopping bag or briefcase.

Finger Adduction

The ﬁngers of the bebionic hand

move together naturally as the

ﬁngers close. This allows the user

to securely grip thin objects, such

as cutlery or a toothbrush, between

the ﬁngers to achieve function in a

different plane. Finger Adduction

is most functional with the hand in

Power Grip but can also be achieved

with the hand in Key and Pinch.

Grips

2.6 Further functions of the

bebionic3

hand.

Open Palm

With the thumb in the non-opposed

position the hand may be fully

opened to provide a ﬂat palm suitable

for carrying a tray or a plate.

Relaxed Hand

The thumb is set to the non-opposed

position and partially driven in toward

the palm. All the ﬁngers are driven to

a slightly ﬂexed position.

Applying a further signal will drive the

ﬁngers into a carrying position.

be yourself

3.0 bebionic glove

The bebionic glove is made from

a multi-layered, variable hardness,

silicone based material, lined with

fabric mesh. This construction resists

soiling, wear and puncture damage.

bebionic gloves provide high

compliance with gripped objects.

The fabric liner also allows the glove

to slide over the joints during motion,

this reduces the amount of power

need to drive the hand and increases

battery life.

The standard glove is supplied in 19

skin tones and also in a solid black

colour.

bebionic gloves provide an additional

barrier to dirt, dust and moisture

ingress to the hand. Direct exposure

to water, or situations where dirt and

dust are prevalent should be avoided

as these have the potential to interfere

or damage the hands performance.

Caution

There is no alternative manufacturer

of cosmetic gloves for the bebionic

hand and wrist. The use of other

gloves may damage the hand and

will void the warranty.

1. 2.

bebionic glove

3.1 ﬁtting the bebionic glove

Switch the hand OFF by pressing down the

programme switch on the back of the hand for

approximately three seconds.

Move the thumb into the opposed position.

5. Fold up the base of the glove. 6. Pull the glove over the hand

Caution

Do not use talcum powder or lubricant when

ﬁtting the glove.

7. 8.

Ensure the ﬁngers and thumb of of the hand

align correctly with the ﬁngers and thumb of the

glove.

Hold down the programme switch for four

seconds to exit glove donning mode and begin

using the hand.

3. 4.

Press and hold the programme switch for four

seconds. The hand will automatically drive into

glove mode

The thumb will be in the position shown above

when the hand is in glove mode.

Caution

Do not attempt to ﬁt the glove unless the

hand is in glove donning mode.

bebionic glove

3.2 Removing the bebionic glove

1. 2.

3. 4.

Firstly oppose the thumb. Then turn the hand

OFF by holding down the programme switch for

approximately three seconds. Next put the hand

into glove donning mode by holding down the

programme switch for 4 seconds.

Roll up the base of the glove and pull the whole

glove off from the back of the hand.

Do not pull the ﬁngers individually as this can

damage the glove and hand.

Exit glove donning mode by pressing and holding

the programme switch for 4 seconds; the hand

will automatically drive out of glove donning mode

and will be active in the default grip.

Care

Take care when ﬁtting and using silicone cosmetic

gloves. Try to avoid contact with sharp or pointed

objects. The material used will resist most staining

media.

High Deﬁnition Nails

Silicone gloves have nails painted by hand following the

manufacturing process. Bonding to the base material

is good.

We do not recommend the use of polystyrene nails

attached with Cyano-acrylic glue as attempts to remove

the nails bonded with this adhesive will permanently

damage the glove.

Cleaning

General soiling can be removed with soap and water.

After cleaning remove all traces of the cleaner and wipe

the surface dry. Most dyes will be fully removed by this

process. A liquid domestic fabric softener can be used

in solution to reduce the ‘tackiness’ of the surface.

For any other enquiries please use the contact details

supplied on the inside cover of this document.

bebionic glove

3.3 Care instructions and information

4.0 connections & compatibility

A bebionic system is very versatile

and allows a number of different wrist,

power and connectivity options.

Most options are detailed in the

following section of this document.

However if you have a question

regarding a speciﬁc build not outlined

in this document please contact

RSLSteeper.

The bebionic hand may also be used

with other manufacturers electrodes

and wrists. This means the bebionic3

hand can be ﬁtted into an existing

system without having to change

every single component of the

system.

4.1 Wrist Options

There are currently 4 wrist options for the bebionic hand.

Electric Quick Disconnect

(EQD) -

Allows the hand to be removed with a

rotating action. The EQD wrist allows

the patient to quickly rotate and remove/

attach terminal devices as required.

Short Wrist -

Low proﬁle connector for applications

where there is a long residual limb. A

short wrist lamination assembly is supplied

attached to these hands. The hand can

be rotated against a constant friction,

which can be adjusted by the patient.

Threaded Stem -

A hand plate with a threaded stud is pre-

ﬁtted. Two thread options can be supplied

USA or European standards are available.

Friction Wrist -

Interfaces with a RSLSteeper 50mm,

friction wrist (part C12810). These hands

are supplied pre-ﬁtted with a Friction Wrist

hand plate. The wrist has user adjustable

friction that can be adjusted at any time

through a simple twist action. This option

produces rotations through a range of

320 degrees.

4.2 Battery Options

BBI=2200

Typical Capacity:

2200mAh

Voltage (Nominal): 7.4V

Size: 18.5mm x 36.5mm

x 70mm

BBI=1300S

Typical Capacity:

1300mAh

Voltage (Nominal): 7.4V

Size: 8.6mm x 3mm x

66.5mm (x2)

BBI=2200S

Typical Capacity:

2200mAh

Voltage (Nominal): 7.4V

Size: 18.5mm x 18.5mm

x 70mm (x2)

Only the following battery options

should be used with the

bebionic3

Use of other battery systems is not

recommended.

WARNING

4.3 Power Information

When the battery capacity approaches its lower limit, the

hand will begin to slow. With continuous use it will eventually

stop. If the hand stops in a closed position the user can

apply a series of open signals to fully open the hand. The

hand will remain in an open position until the battery is

recharged.

Low Power Condition

A bebionic hand uses ﬁve actuators and therefore requires

a higher current supply than single motor devices. This

can be accommodated safely using bebionic power

cables. Other power cable types may not be efﬁcient or

safe. However, cables from other manufacturers may be

adequate for signaling application.

Power Cables

A ON/OFF switch is integrated into the charge module.

The switch disconnects power completely, and has

2 positions. When the switch is positioned closest to

the charge point, power is OFF and the battery can

be charged by connecting the lead from the bebionic

charger. When the switch is furthest away from the

charge point, power is switched ON. Connecting the

charger to the charge plug will have no effect on the

battery.

The ON/OFF switch / charge module is ﬁtted to the

battery and requires an additional connector cable to

link to the hand.

The connector cable for EQD hands, as shown on

page 32, is supplied with each battery. For short wrist,

friction wrist, or threaded stud wrist options a different

connector cable (CBBHA72), as shown on page 20,

will need to be ordered separately and connected to the

battery pack after removing B27804.

A small laminating dummy is included in the kit. Prior

to lamination this is placed in a suitable location and

orientation on the forearm model. The position is chosen

to allow sufﬁcient space between the inner and outer

sockets and to allow easy access to the switch and

plug point by the user.

Battery Switch / Charging Module

It is NOT recommended to route the

power supply to the hand without

passing through the switch.

WARNING

System cables MUST NOT be cut

while power is ON. This will short the

battery and will damage the system.

Any damage caused is considered to

be outside of the bebionic warranty.

WARNING

The prosthesis MUST NOT be worn

whilst the batteries are charging.

WARNING

Please note: Part B27804 is supplied with each battery pack and do not need to be ordered separately.

Components not to scale.

4.4 System Connections

The system detailed below is suitable for a

bebionic hand with an

Electronic Quick Disconnect

Wrist

BBI=1300S

bebionic 7.4v

1300mAH split

cell battery

BBI=2200

bebionic

7.4v

2200mAH battery

BBI=2200S

bebionic

7.4v

2200mAH split

cell battery

B27804

Battery Switch

& Charge Point

with Cable.

E.50/E.60

2 X Electrode

50Hz or 60Hz

QDACO

Co-axial plug

B27804

Battery Switch

& Charge Point

with Cable.

Please note: Part B27804 is supplied with each battery pack and do not need to be ordered separately, however part

CBBHA72 will need to be ordered separately for hands with short wrist, friction wrist, or threaded stem wrist options.

Components not to scale.

The system detailed below is suitable for a

bebionic hand with either a

Short Wrist,

Friction Wrist

or a

Threaded Stem

BBI=2200S

bebionic

7.4v

2200mAH split

cell battery

BBI=2200

bebionic

7.4v

2200mAH battery

E.50/E.60

2 X Electrode

50Hz or 60Hz

CBBHA72

Connector Cable

BBI=1300S

bebionic 7.4v

1300mAH split

cell battery

4.5 System Compatibility

The bebionic hand is potentially compatible with a number of different parts

from other suppliers. A common list is shown on the page opposite.

Please adhere to the advice given below.

The bebionic system has not been exhaustively tested with all alternative electrodes, wrists and

control systems. Any damage caused will be held to be outside of the design parameters of our

system.

The statements above do not imply that RSLSteeper recommend or warrant these combinations.

We believe that, on the basis of statements in the literature from these manufacturers

that these combinations will work effectively but it is for the bebionic practitioner to

test and warrant the combination. These combinations may invalidate warranties

given by other manufacturers. The practitioner should confirm the warranty

position with these manufacturers.

We recommend RSLSteeper E.50 or E.60.

Both are available to purchase and are optimised

for use with bebionic3

Electrodes

Caution

Supplier Part Number Type of Input

RSLSteeper E.50 & E.60 MyoElectrode

Otto Bock™ 9X18, 9X37 Switch

Otto Bock™ 13E125, 13E200, 13E202 MYOBOCK electrode

Otto Bock™ 9X50, 9X52 Linear Transducer

LTI DC200B= MyoElectrode

LTI TP01, TP02 Force Sensitive Resistor

Supplier Part Number Name

Otto Bock™ 12K44= ErgoArm Hybrid plus™

Otto Bock™ 12K50= ErgoArm Electronic plus™

LTI BE330 Boston Elbow Digital

Motion Control Utah Arm™ 3 & 3+

Supplier Part Number Name

Otto Bock™ 10S17 + 13E205 Wrist Rotator and MyoRotronic

Motion Conrol MC Wrist Rotator

Wrist Mode Type Compatibility

Program 1 2 Electrodes - Fast Rise bebionic Mode 4

Program 2 2 Electrodes - Co-Contraction bebionic Mode 4

Program 3 2 Electrodes - Safety Co-

Contraction bebionic Mode 4

Program 4 2 Electrodes + 1 Switch - Actuate

& Hold bebionic Mode 4 & Mode 5

Program 5 1 Electrode - or 1 Linear

Transducer - Quick Pull bebionic Mode 0 & Mode 3

Inputs

Elbows

Wrist

Please note: Devices or components not listed above are not recommended.

5.0 operating instructions

bebalance3 has been designed to

give you optimum control over the

new bebionic3 hand. It features many

new tools which will help you and your

patients optimise and customise the

function of the hand.

Language selection, electrode

conﬁguration with a simulation preview

and simpliﬁed menu systems are all

included in bebalance3.

Note: Installation disc is afﬁxed to the

inside back cover.

Caution

Please DO NOT programme or

control a bebionic system with

unapproved, alternative software

or hardware systems. Doing so will

void the warranty.

Out of the box, the bebionic hand is pre-conﬁgured

with two site proportional myoelectric control (Mode 4)

where an OPEN OPEN signal is used to change grip

patterns. This mode has been chosen to provide a

standard solution that works well for the majority of users

who demonstrate two, well controlled muscle signals.

However, bebalance3 is particularly useful if muscles

produce limited or difﬁcult to control signals, as is often

the case with the higher-level amputation.

With bebalance3 the practitioner may adjust the

operation of the electrode, reset co-contraction signals,

change signal timing features, choose between one or

two electrode or transducer control and enable the Auto

Grip feature. All are able to enhance the users natural

control capability.

bebalance3 software also provides the ability to record

patient information and to record a history of conﬁguration

settings for each hand.

The programming of the hand requires a USB radio

dongle (supplied) to be plugged into the hosting

computer, which when activated, links to the radio

module in the bebionic3 hand.

There is also the capability to read the current

conﬁguration back from the hand and store it against

the user record.

5.1 Introduction

Caution

This software is not intended for

patient use. Alterations should be

made by the practitioner ONLY.

Caution

Only

bebionic

v2 and

bebionic3

hands can be programmed using

bebalance3

1. Close all open applications

2. Insert CD into your CD-ROM

3. Wait for Autorun

4. Follow instructions on screen

5.2 Installation

1. The default target directory is C:\users\

USERNAME\bebalance3 You can choose an

alternative should you wish; however it should

be noted that it is essential that the bebalance

application directory and sub-directories have

read & write permission.

If setup fails to automatically open, run it manually

from the BBsetup.exe

bebalance V2 can co-reside with bebalance3.

If you are re-installing bebalance3, the existing

version MUST be uninstalled. Although the

existing database will be retained, it is advised

that the previous version is backed up before

proceeding with this installation.

The bebalance3 application requires .Net

Framework 4.0 to operate. If not installed it can

be installed from the CD by opening dotNet

Framework folder and double clicking on

‘dotNetFx40_Full_x86_x64.exe’ Similarly the

radio dongle requires software to be installed

to operate. Speciﬁc versions can be found in

CP210_Win2K_XP_Vista or CP210_Win7

folder. If using a retro operating system it may be

necessary to use software speciﬁc to the computer

build.

The latest version of the software can be found

at www.rslsteeper.com/downloads

5.3

Start up

On opening the application the main screen shown

above will appear. Any greyed out options are currently

not operational. The area highlighted in red identifes the

bebalance version number.

At the bottom of the entry screen there are hyperlinks

available to select the appropriate language. Those

available are: English, French, German, Spanish and

Portuguese.

5.4

Language Selection

5.5

Radio Frequency (RF) Module Conﬁguration

bebalance now has an auto-detect feature for the radio.

You are advised to insert the RF dongle into a USB port

of the computer before starting the application as it will

be detected on start-up.

However, if you forget, just insert the dongle and either

return to the entry screen menu as highlighted above.

Or, on the conﬁguration screen, click on the button

marked ‘Radio’.

When the radio dongle has been found the message

box will show ‘RF Dongle Found’ highlighted in green.

If not found the message box will show ‘No RF Dongle’

Enabling RF Module on the bebionic Hand

With the hand switched ON, press and hold the

programme switch on the back of the hand for

approximately three seconds until the RF dongle begins

to ﬂash continually.

Note: This function differs from the glove donning mode

as to enable the RF Module the hand must be switched

ON, whereas in glove donning mode the hand is ﬁrst

switched OFF. The RF Module can be disabled by

pressing for more than 2 seconds. Alternatively you can

disconnect the power to the hand by using the battery

switch.

There are six modes. These are selected from the

highlighted box, along with the appropriate control strategy.

Note: Grip change will generate a bleep and / or vibration

if this feature is enabled.

5.6

Operating Modes

Mode 0

Control Strategy – Single Site Threshold

-To OPEN hand – apply signal

-To CLOSE hand – remove signal

Grip Patterns

Thumb Opposed – up to 4 grip patterns

Thumb Non-opposed - up to 2 grip patterns

Mode 1

Control Strategy – Single Site Proportional / Threshold

-To OPEN hand – apply a short burst signal

-To CLOSE hand – apply a sustained signal

-To switch between default grip and alternative grip – apply

a further OPEN signal within variable time (up to 2 seconds)

of the hand fully opening.

Grip Patterns

Thumb Opposed – up to 4 grip patterns

Thumb Non-opposed - up to 4 grip patterns

Mode 2

Control Strategy – Single Site Proportional / Threshold

-To OPEN hand – apply a quick rising stimulus

-To CLOSE hand – apply a slow rising stimulus

-To switch between default grip and alternative grip – apply

a further OPEN signal within variable time (up to 2 seconds)

of the hand fully opening.

Grip Patterns

Thumb Opposed - up to 4 grip patterns

Thumb Non-opposed - up to 4 grip patterns

Mode 3

Control Strategy – Single Site Proportional / Threshold

Alternating

-To OPEN hand – the ﬁrst signal will OPEN the hand; a

conﬁgurable delay of 50ms to 2.0s will allow repeat OPENS

if required.

-To CLOSE hand – a signal applied outside of the delay will

CLOSE the hand; a conﬁgurable delay of 50ms to 2.0s will

allow repeat CLOSES if required

-To switch between default grip and alternative grip – apply

a further OPEN signal within variable time (up to 2 seconds)

of the hand fully opening

Grip Patterns

Thumb Opposed - up to 4 grip patterns

Thumb Non-opposed - up to 4 grip patterns

Mode 4

Control Strategy – Dual Site Proportional / Threshold

OPEN OPEN

-To OPEN hand – apply signal from OPEN electrode

-To CLOSE hand – apply signal from CLOSE electrode

-To switch between default grip and alternative grip – apply

a further OPEN signal within variable time (up to 2 seconds)

of the hand fully opening

Grip Patterns

Thumb Opposed – up to 4 grip patterns

Thumb Non-opposed – up to 4 grip patterns

Mode 5

Control Strategy – Dual Site Proportional / Threshold Co-

contract

-To OPEN hand – apply signal from OPEN electrode

-To CLOSE hand – apply signal from CLOSE electrode

-To switch between default grip and alternative grip – apply

a co-contraction signal

Grip Patterns

Thumb Opposed – up to 4 grip patterns

Thumb Non-opposed – up to 4 grip patterns

Please note: Where more than one grip pattern is available, the

practitioner can select the default and alternative grips for both the

primary and secondary grip patterns using bebalance programming

software. Pressing the programme switch on the back of the hand

allows the user to alternate between the primary and secondary set

of grip patterns.

The hand will be delivered pre-set to Mode 4 with

default values set to provide an operational hand

straight out of the box. Conﬁguration via bebalance may therefore not

be essential pre-ﬁtting.

5.7

Hand Conﬁguration Introduction

For most patients, the factory settings on the bebonic

hand will be adequate. However, for experienced

practitioners bebalance software can be used to

customise each hand to each individual through the

bebionic menu option.

Conﬁguration essentially changes the way the bebionic

hand operates. These changes are downloaded from

the computer to the hand to allow the user to try them.

Successful alterations can be loaded and saved in

the hands memory. Details of individual iteration, once

saved, are with the patient’s ID in the History ﬁle.

Caution

Only bebionic v2 and bebionic3 hands can be

programmed using bebalance3

Hand Conﬁguration

Select bebionic on the main menu to open the

conﬁguration screen as shown below. The ‘No RF

Found’ message may be replaced with ‘RF Dongle

Found’.

By default the conﬁguration screen opens with dual

-site control strategy. You can change to single-site

by point & click on the single-site ‘radio button’

under Control Strategy.

5.8

Grip Selection

Grips can be selected and ordered as desired by the

user by a simple point and click in the relevant tables.

Opposed Primary

This enables selection of the initial two grip patterns

available with the thumb in the opposed position. The

default grip is available immediately, the user can switch

to the alternate grip by applying the appropriate change

signal e.g. in mode 4, an OPEN OPEN signal will switch

between the default and alternate grip patterns.

Non-opposed Primary

Allows selection of the grip patterns as described above,

but with the thumb in the non-opposed position.

Opposed Secondary

This enables selection of a further two grip patterns

with the thumb in the opposed position. These grips

are activated by pressing the programme switch on the

back of the hand. As with the primary grip patterns, the

user can switch between the default and the alternate

grip by applying the appropriate change signal. The user

can return to the primary grip patterns by pressing the

programme switch.

Non-opposed Secondary

Allows selection of the grip patterns as described for

Opposed Secondary but with the thumb in the non-

opposed position.

Control Option

The hand can be controlled by proportional or threshold

electrodes or alternatively by linear transducers or force

sensitive resistors. It is possible to reverse the electrode/

transducer operation without the need to physically

swap cables. By simply clicking on the electrode radio

buttons highlighted below.

Function change indication is available by ticking either

beep or vibrate, both or none as highlighted below.

Change Indication

Auto Grip

This feature can be set to enabled or disabled. Note

that Auto Grip functions in Tripod Grip only. Auto Grip is

activated by providing three consecutive close signals.

De-activation occurs when the hand is opened. Re-

activation is made again by three consecutive close

signals.

When Auto Grip is active, the electronics monitors

motor position for movement. If movement /slippage

of an object is detected, the ﬁnger position/grip force

is automatically altered to provide a more secure grip.

Electronic monitoring of this process occurs every

50ms.

Horizontal Buttons

Reset

If at any time you want to start again with your

conﬁguration, clicking Reset, resets all the controls to

the default settings for the current mode.

Save

The hand can be conﬁgured and the settings sent to

the hand without saving if you want to give them a try. If

you wan to retain these settings for further amendment

or back-up you need to click Save. Before the data

is saved a patient identiﬁer must be entered. There is

a description ﬁeld for recording speciﬁc information as

necessary.

History

Clicking History opens a list of saved conﬁgurations.

By entering a patient identiﬁer and clicking on the Find

button you can ﬁlter the records to only show the relevent

records. This feature enables the recovery of previous

settings for re-sending to the hand or providing a base

to work from.

Send to Hand

With the radio dongle inserted and conﬁgured and

the radio activated on the hand. It starts transmitting a

stream of signals, which can be identiﬁed by the rapid

ﬂashing of the LED on the dongle. Clicking Send to

Hand starts the transmission of the current conﬁguration

to the hand. On completion the message panel on the

right will show success or in failure of the process.

Read from Hand

This feature enables the current hand conﬁguration to

be read from the hand and stored in the history ﬁle.

Following a read you are required to enter a patient

identiﬁer. This enables retrieval of the speciﬁc patient

conﬁguration, if desired.

Radio

This enables connection of the radio module should you

forget to install the dongle before running the application.

When the dongle is found the message box will ‘RF

Dongle Found’ highlighted in green. If not found the

message box will show ‘No RF Dongle’ highlighted in

red. See section 8.1 for more information.

Quit

This will close the conﬁguration form and return to the

main entry screen.

Vertical Buttons

Electrodes

Selecting Electrodes from the vertical button menu

opens a form, shown second below. This allows

electrode signals to be monitored, reviewed and

adjusted.

The sliders identiﬁed are for independently adjusting on-

threshold and maximum levels of the individual channels

on the hand.

The off threshold is a predetermined offset from the on

level. The on level (blue line) determines the level the

electrode signal must reach before it is active. Once

the signal reaches this level the hand operates until the

signal drops below the predetermined off level. The

maximum level (red line) sets the proportional range of

the signal input.

With the signals displayed the electrode threshold and

maximum levels can be adjusted with the relevant

sliders, which reposition the blue and red horizontal

lines in the associated display panels. The strength of

the signal is displayed as a green vertical bar with the

peak signal indicated as single green line. On closing

the form the settings are retained for conﬁguring the

hand using the Send to Hand option. The embedded

animation system enables modiﬁcation

of the threshold settings to be sampled without the

need to keep sending data to the hand. These can

then be sent to the hand once the user is comfortable

with the settings.

The animation system can also be used as a pure

training aid without the need for a bebionic hand.

However a training tower (XXXXXXX) and radio module

(XXXXXXX) will be required.

To turn on, point & click on Proportional Animation or

Threshold Animation as highlighted below.

The animation shows Tripod Grip as the default which,

will open and close in response to the electrode signals.

By applying an OPEN OPEN signal within a deﬁnable

period (default 1sec) the hand will change to / from a

Power Grip.

This system provides a useful ‘myo’ assessment tool

for the upper extremity amputee and also provides an

entertaining aid for use, both pre and post prescription.

Selecting Co-Contraction opens a form, shown below,

to monitor and set the co-contraction signals.

‘In Mode 5, co-contraction is used to move between

default and alternate grip patterns. The blue horizontal

lines show the on threshold level set during the myo

conﬁguration process and can be adjusted from this

option if necessary.

The slider items highlighted on the image above are used

to set the required characteristics of co-contract signals.

Clicking Start will initiate tracing of the electrode signal.

One channel will be displayed with raising signals moving

upward and the second channel raising signals moving

downward. When the trace reaches the right hand side

of the display it will stop. To continue click Clear, this

will remove the previous trace and automatically start a

new one. If you wish to stop the trace at any point, click

Stop.

The display period can be changed by selecting the

appropriate time period (10, 20 or 30 seconds) from

the display period drop down (top left).

The black horizontal lines identify the co-contraction level

and can be adjusted as necessary. The horizontal lines

on the display area move simultaneously with the vertical

slider.

The horizontal slider highlighted above (centre left) can

be used to set the co-contraction time window.

A co-contraction signal is considered to exist when

signals from both channel 1 and 2 pass through both

the on threshold and co-contraction within a desig-

nated timeframe (co-contraction window).

With the bebionic hand there is a 'soft' co-contraction

option where the co-contraction threshold can be set

lower than the on threshold level. Providing that the

peak signal does not exceed the on-threshold, a

co-contraction signal will be considered to exist.

Co-Contraction

5.9

Advanced Features

In bebalance3 the basic features can be selected

by simply clicking on the appropriate radio button

or check box control. Adjustment of more speciﬁc

features can be done by clicking Advanced.

This opens an overlay form similar to the screen

highlighted below. The features displayed will be

appropriate to the mode selected.

Grip Current

It is possible to selet High, Medium or Low Grip Current.

This setting provides adjustment of grip strength and

battery consumption; the lower the setting the lower the

grip and current draw. Note: This has minimal effect on

operation speed.

Speed Control

Should you want to open or close the hand at less than

maximum speed, the numeric up/down controls provide

independent hand opening and closing speeds; 40

(default) being maximum.

Timer Control

For modes 1, 2, 3 & 4 there are two numeric up/

down controls to change mode timings. The upper

control Mode Change Period sets the window of time

to search for a mode change signal. In these modes

additional signals received will have have no effect and

will be considered to be the same signal.

The lower control Mode Return Period sets the period

after which the mode reverts to default where there has

been no activity. Setting the slider to zero deactivates

the revert feature. For Mode 5 there is no upper control

as mode change is activated by a co-contraction signal.

Dwell Threshold (Upper & Lower) This feature is only

used on Mode 1. The Upper control sets the time that

the signal has to exist to be identiﬁed as a CLOSE signal.

The Lower control sets the value for the period a signal

has to be held once considered an OPEN signal.

Signal Select & Increase on Threshold

This feature offers Open & First protocols. The default is

Open which means that the hand will move in response

to receipt of the larger signal if both exceed the electrode

on threshold. When the First option is selected, the

hand will open on receipt of the ﬁrst signal to exceed

the threshold and remains with this signal even if a larger

opposing signal is received.

The exception to the First signal protocol is when an

opposite signal exceeds the value of the controlling signal

by the amount set on the Minimum Dwell Threshold

control. If this happens the larger signal becomes the

dominant signal. If multiple signals are received to open

and close, the hand will continue to open unless the

close signal exceeds the amount set on the Minimum

Dwell Threshold control, which is a value above the

standard electrode level.

Dwell Threshold (Min & Max)

This feature is only used on Mode 2. The minimum

control sets the level that the signal has to exceed within

a time set by the maximum control.

Direction Change Timer

This control is used in Mode 3 only. It is used to

set the additional time window when a second

signal will be accepted as an additional same

direction movement. If set to zero, hand movement

will alternate with the next detected signal.

be conﬁdent

additional information,

warranty, returns and

repairs

6.0

There are a number of ﬁeld repairs and

replacement parts that are available for

the bebionic3. The instructions for how

to do this are described in this section.

For further advice on any repairs please

contact your bebionic distributor or

email: enquiries@rslsteeper.com.

For both parts and service, please

mention that the hand is a

bebionic3

hand; including details as the whether

it is Large or Medium, Left or Right

and the date of purchase.

Repairs

1. 2.

Pull the rear strap down and over the EQD to

reveal the serial number on the back of the hand.

Tilt the hand backward and stretch the strap

over the bottom of the EQD.

5. 6.

Pull the gaiter away from the palm of the hand,

making sure that the thumb cable stays in position.

Taking care to avoid the thumb cable, pull the

gaiter over the thumb and off the bebionic3 hand.

6.1 Gaiter Removal

3. 4.

Using the screwdriver with the 1.50mm hex bit

contained within the toolkit, loosen the screws in

the rear cover.

Note: Do not completely remove.

Slide gaiter ﬂaps out from under the rear cover.

7. 8.

Completely remove the gaiter from the hand. Note the thumb cable position, as this is key

when reﬁtting a new gaiter.

Repairs

1. 2.

5. 6.

Slide the thumb section of the gaiter over the

thumb. Ensure the gaiter strap is under the thumb.

Pay special attention to the thumb cable position.

Ensure the thumb section of the gaiter is pushed

all the way to the gap shown in the image above.

Carefully push the ﬂap all the way home under the

rear cover.

Ensure there is as small a gap as possible

between the gaiter and the rear cover.

6.2 Gaiter Reﬁtting

3. 4.

7. 8.

Pull the gaiter strap around to the rear of the hand

and up over the EQD.

Line up the sections of the hand highlighted

with the sections of the gaiter highlighted when

pushing the gaiter ﬂaps under the rear cover. Pay

special attention to the thumb cable position.

Retighten both of the screws in the rear cover.

Note: Do NOT overtighten.

Finished!

Repairs

1. 2.

5. 6.

The clevis link has been designed to bend, should

the hand be excessively loaded during use. If this

should occur the part will need to be replace so

that the ﬁnger can be driven again.

Firstly ensure the thumb is in the non-opposed

position and that all of the ﬁngers are fully driven

open. Then remove the pivot pin with the

bebionic pivot removal pliers (Part:508-27430*).

Alternatively the pivot can be removed with the pin

punch provided in the tool kit.

Keeping the ﬁnger ﬂexed, use needle point pliers

to insert the pivot pin through both parts of the

link.

Note: The pin is tapered and can only be inserted

from the side with the circle detailed in image 5.1.

Using a pair of standard pliers ensure that the

pivot pin sits ﬂush with the surface on both sides

of the link.

6.3 Clevis Link Replacement

*available for purchase seperately.

Circle indicates correct side

for inserting pivot pin.

5.1

3. 4.

7. 8.

Using a spare clevice link from the tool kit. Place it

into the slot in the proximal. Ensure that the curve

of the clevice link curves away from the ﬁnger

towards the palm.

Bend ﬁnger forward to align the holes for the pivot

pin.

Note: Clevis curving towards the palm.

Ensure that the ﬁnger ﬂexes fully forward and

springs back to the upright position as shown in

the two images above.

Finished!

6.4 Quality Assurance

RSLSteeper operate a UKAS approved quality management system and fully complies with the

requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2008, ISO27001:2005 & TickIT Issue 5. This certiﬁes that RSLSteeper

meet the appropriate international quality standards for design, manufacture and supply of prosthetic

products and user software.

RSLSteeper is registered with both the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority in the UK and

the Food and Drugs Administration of the United States Government for the manufacture and supply of

prosthetics and orthotics products.

MHRA Registration N°: CA001031 FDA Registration N° : 9612243

FCC Registration N° : PBBGC350616 IC:ID : 10634A-RSLRFBB

Model N°: RSL-RP609

Continued compliance with the standard is monitored by a programme of internal and external based

audits.

All individual products are marked indicating that they comply with the requirements of the Medical

Devices Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD).

The mark may be applied on packaging, accompanying literature or an enclosure, rather than the

product itself.

The bebionic hand and its associated components listed in this document are covered by test

certiﬁcates for:-

BS EN 60601-1-2-2007 Electromagnetic Compatibility for Electronic Hand (EMC)

BS EN 60601-1-2006 Medical Electrical Essential requirements for Safety

BS EN 60950-1-2006 Information Technology Equipment for Safety

ETSI 300 440-2 V1.3.1 (2009-03) Electromagnetic Compatibility for RF Module

ETSI 301 489-3 V1.4.1 (2002-08) Electromagnetic Compatibility for RF Module

Additional internal and external test results and associated project documentation can be found in the

Technical File RP609.

8747

FCC Warning Statement

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users

must follow the speciﬁc operating instructions for satisfying

RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-

located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

• Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

• The RSLSteeper bebionic Medium Hand, Model:

RSL-RP609, complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules

(Section 18.212).

• The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed

to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all

persons.

• The End product must have a label stating ‘Contains FCC

ID:PBBGC350616’ place on it inline with FCC labelling

regulations.

The FCC and IC information is located on the outside of the palm

of each hand (left and right) underneath the gaitor.

INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENTS

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an

antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry

Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its

gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not

more than that necessary for successful communication.

This radio transmitter (IC:ID : 10634A-RSLRFBB) has been approved by Industry Canada

to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and

required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included

in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly

prohibited for use with this device.

Name / Model Gain Impedance

7488910245/Wurth 1,0 50 Ohm

OEM Responsibilities

The RSL-RP609 Module has been certiﬁed for integration into products only by OEM

integrators under the following conditions:

1. The antenna(s) must be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20cm

is maintained between the radiator (antenna) and all persons at all times.

2. The transmitter module must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

As long as the two conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be

required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for

any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example,

digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).

IMPORTANT NOTE:

In the event that these conditions can not be met (for certain conﬁgurations or co-location

with another transmitter), then Industry Canada certiﬁcation is no longer considered

valid and the IC Certiﬁcation Number can not be used on the ﬁnal product. In these

circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product

(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate Industry Canada authorization.

End Product Labeling

The RSL-RP609 Module is labeled with its own IC Certiﬁcation Number. If the IC Certiﬁcation

Number is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside

of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the

enclosed module. In that case, the ﬁnal end product must be labeled in a visible area with

the following:

“Contains Transmitter Module IC RSL-RP609

“Contains IC: RSL-RP609”

The OEM of the RSL-RP609 Module must only use the approved antenna(s) listed above,

which have been certiﬁed with this module.

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding

how to install or remove this RF module or change RF related parameters in the user’s

manual of the end product.

The user’s manual for the end product must include the following information in a prominent

location:

“To comply with Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits for general population,

the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed such that a minimum

separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) and all

persons at all times and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.”

Radio Equipment - Canadian Warning Statements

English

"Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate

using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the

transmitter by Industry Canada.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its

gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)

is not more than that necessary for successful communication."

"This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device."

French

"Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur

radio peutfonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou

inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.

Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des

autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que

la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité

nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante."

"Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables

aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux

conditions suivantes :

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,

même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement."

“To comply with industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits for general

population, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed such that

a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained between the radiator

(antenna) and all persons at all times and must not be co-located or operating

in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

Radio Equipment - Canadian Warning

Statements

Spare Parts Policy

Some components of a bebionic system are replaceable by

bebionic

accredited practitioners.

For further advice on any repairs please contact your bebionic distributor or email: enquiries@steeperusa.com.

For both parts and service, please mention that the hand is a

bebionic3

hand; including details as the whether it is Large

or Medium, Left or Right and the date of purchase.

Warranty Terms

Hand Policy

Hands returned to the RSLSteeper bebionic service centres will be assessed and where deemed beyond

repair will be replaced where a claim is made under warranty, this claim must be supported by appropriate

documentation. The warranty will be void on all system components if any components have been subject

to abuse, repair or maintenance by an uncertiﬁed person, deliberate damage, loads beyond those for

which the product was designed or by modiﬁcation or neglect. You must state that you wish us to supply

a replacement.

Glove Policy

Cosmetic gloves are only replaceable under warranty where the failure is due to a manufacturing fault as

we have no control over the environment in which they are used. Please inspect the glove at ﬁrst ﬁtting to

identify any faults so that we can provide a replacement where this is necessary.

To identify the hand serial number, lift the gaiter on the back of the hand. The serial number can be found

underneath.

Please note: Each bebionic hand is ﬁtted with a passive Radio Frequency Identity Device to allow

identiﬁcation and trace during manufacture and in case of return to our bebionic service centres.

If bebionic components are to be returned for servicing please contact us at: bebionic@rslsteeper.com

stating the hand serial number. We will issue a returns number and returns form that will need completeing

in full so that your request can be dealt with promptly.

An extended warranty is available for the bebionic hand, providing additional cover for year 2 or years 2+3.

Item Warranty Period Warranty Terms

bebionic Hand 12 months Design and Manufacture

Cables 12 months Design and Manufacture

Wrist 12 months Design and Manufacture

Batteries / Chargers 12 months Design and Manufacture, correct charging

Gloves 3 months Design and Manufacture, not wear and tear

6.5 Warranty

6.6 Returns

Notes

Installation Disc

Please refer to page 36 for installtion instructions

be conﬁdent

Technical Support

Manufacturing Centre, Unit 7,

Hunslet Trading Estate,

Severn Road,

Leeds, LS10 1BL, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 113 270 4841

e: enquiries@rslsteeper.com

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