BioHarness BT User Guide User Guide
BioHarness BT User Guide Contacts Mail: Email: Web: Phone: Fax: Zephyr Technology Corp. 1 Annapolis St., Suite 200, Annapolis MD 21401 support@zephyrtech.zendesk.com www.zephyranywhere.com 443-569-3603 443-926-9402 Version Description 2010-11-18 Initial Release 2011-01-21 Minor corrections 2013-01-21 Update web & Support addresses The information in this document is believed to be accurate in all respects at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice.
BioHarness BT User Guide Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 System Description ............................................................................................................................ 5 1.2 System Diagrams .............................................................................................................................. 6 1.
BioHarness BT User Guide Glossary of Terms AT BPM BR BT Dongle HR HR max LED PC RH RID ROG USB VMU Aerobic Threshold – a raised breathing rate induced by effort or stress Beats per minute (Heart rate) or Breaths per minute (Breathing rate) Breathing Rate Bluetooth Hardware component which plugs into a PC (specifically a Bluetooth receiver) Heart Rate Maximum heart rate of an individual subject Light Emitting Diode Personal Computer Relative Humidity Zephyr™ Radio Interface Device Red / Orange / Green subj
1 BioHarness BT User Guide 1. Introduction This document contains information required to operate the Zephyr™ BioHarness BT system incorporating OmniSense Application software. 1.1 System Description The BioHarness BT System is a remote physiological monitoring system that utilizes Zephyr™’s patented BioHarness™ device.
1 BioHarness BT User Guide 1.2 System Diagrams Bluetooth Link ~ 30 feet 1 2 TM 1. BioHarness side strap with shoulder strap TM 2. BioHarness Module 3. PC Platform 4. OmniSense Application Software 3 4 5. Heart Rate (ECG) sensor locations 6. Breathing sensor location 7. Temperature sensor & accelerometer in device 7 6 5 Page 6 of 25 Ph: 1 (443) 569-3603 9700.0132 Fax: 1(443) 926-9402 © Zephyr™ Technology 2013 Web: www.zephyr-technology.
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2 BioHarness BT User Guide 2. Live Operations For detailed information on how to set up and operate the OmniSense application to display data, refer to the OmniSense Live User Guide. 2.1 Radio Network Setup in OmniSense Before adding any hardware components to the system database, radio network type must be set up. Set according to your hardware type. 1. Start the Application 3. Set the Radio Network Type to Bluetooth 2.
2 BioHarness BT User Guide 2.2 Overview 1 3 2 QUICK START CHECKLIST Check the following:. 1. BioHarness™ module batteries charged 2. Subjects wearing BioHarness™ Strap and Module, powered ON – LED flashing 3. OmniSense software application is running (USB dongle connected if required) SOFTWARE SETUP The system must be set up prior to going live. Details are in the OmniSense Live User Guide: a. All BioHarness modules added to system b. All subject details added to system c.
2 BioHarness BT User Guide 2.3 Issuing & Fitting Components 1 2 BH01 Check components match those that are assigned to the subject Confirm hardware allocation 3 4 BH01 Power on BioHarness™ Modules, check LED [To power OFF, detach from strap, press & hold button] 5 Fit to Strap 6 Correct strap location – long edge of device under armpit, or slightly to rear Put on strap (see 2.4 for garment variations) Continued next page. Page 10 of 25 Ph: 1 (443) 569-3603 9700.
2 BioHarness BT User Guide The device is configured so that it can’t be accidentally turned off while still being worn on the strap. To power off the device intentionally: 1. Detach the device from the strap 2. Press and hold the power button till LED off Avoid shorting the upper snaps with your fingers as shown below. Shorting the snaps with your fingers prevents it from powering off. 2.4 Garment Type From release 2.
2 BioHarness BT User Guide 2.5 Live Screen Operation Checks 1 2 PRE-CONDITIONS See Checklist Section 2.2 SELECT LIVE MODE STATUS INDICATION ON START UP 4 SENDING REQUEST 5 3 START STARTAPPLICATION APPLICATION ESTABLISHING CONNECTION FORWARD LEAN DEVICE NOT WORN (CHECK) DATA STABILIZING 6 DATA STABILIZING POSTURE CHECK Continued next page Page 12 of 25 Ph: 1 (443) 569-3603 9700.0132 Fax: 1(443) 926-9402 © Zephyr™ Technology 2013 Web: www.zephyr-technology.
3 BioHarness BT User Guide 3. Logging Mode The default device configuration is that it both transmits and logs data internally, and can record up to 24 hours of data. For details on how to configure logging modes in the device, refer to the OmniSense Configuration and Download Tools document included on the OmniSense CD. All data is time-stamped using an internal clock in the BioHarness Module. The internal clock is not used to timestamp transmitted data. This device clock will reset to 1/1/2000 12:00a.m.
4 BioHarness BT User Guide 4. Maintenance 4.1 BioHarness™ Module Clean with a damp cloth when needed Avoid prolonged immersion in water deeper than 1 meter. Do not use for swimming or related water-based activities.
4 BioHarness BT User Guide 4.2 Charging BioModule & BioMic Batteries May result in damage to PC CHARGING TIMES Fully discharged to 90% capacity: Fully discharged to 100% capacity: 1 hour 3 hours CHARGE NOTES Devices can be left in chargers. It is not possible to overcharge BioHarness™ Modules – protection circuitry in the device will prevent this. It is recommended that the BioModules are charged after every use – shallow charge/discharge cycles prolong battery life.
4 BioHarness BT User Guide 4.3 Strap WASH INSTRUCTIONS Detach the BioHarness™ module Rinse strap in fresh water after use to prevent salt buildup from perspiration Hand Wash, or Machine-wash on a Cold, Delicate setting after 30 days of use. o Firmly attach any Velcro® fastenings together and do not wash with other garments which may be damaged by these fastenings. o Use a washing pouch if possible.
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6 BioHarness BT User Guide 6. Troubleshooting Zephyr strives to develop products which are user-friendly and problem free. However, human, external system or environmental factors may result in issues which can be organised into the following types: Software Installation problems: Refer to the OmniSense Software Installation Guide Operational Errors in Live Mode: Refer to the OmniSense Live User Guide Physiological Data Anomalies: Section 6.1 Hardware: Section 6.2 General Issues: Section 6.3 6.
6 BioHarness BT User Guide 6.2 Hardware 6.2.1 BioHarness Module LED Behaviour The BioHarness module can operate in three modes: Transmit data by Bluetooth Log data to internal memory (no transmit) Both Transmit and log the same data simultaneously The device can be configured to these modes using the BT Config Tool. See the OmniSense Configuration and Download Tools document on the OmniSense CD. A flashing RED LED will indicate which of the above modes the device is in.
6 BioHarness BT User Guide 6.2.2 Bluetooth Lack of data to the application at the outset may indicate a Bluetooth problem.
6 BioHarness BT User Guide 3. Right click CSR Bluetooth Device and select Properties, then the Drivers tab. Select the Driver Details button. Confirm that the Driver Provider is IVT Corporation, and the Driver Version is 6.0.1256 as above. Later versions of IVT Drivers may not be supported. Windows XP – other Bluetooth hardware 1. Connect the USB dongle as above, and open the Device Manager Select Properties. Page 21 of 25 Ph: 1 (443) 569-3603 9700.
6 BioHarness BT User Guide 2. Go to the Driver tab Driver Details and confirm that the Driver Provider is Microsoft IF the driver provider is not Microsoft, then another dongle should be used. Do NOT install any driver files which accompany a dongle. It will default to the Microsoft driver file above. Windows Vista 1. Connect your USB BT dongle if no native Bluetooth is present, 2.
6 BioHarness BT User Guide 3. If the Driver Provider is not Microsoft, then OmniSense does not support the Bluetooth hardware being used. Windows 7 Follow the same steps as for Windows Vista. Page 23 of 25 Ph: 1 (443) 569-3603 9700.0132 Fax: 1(443) 926-9402 © Zephyr™ Technology 2013 Web: www.zephyr-technology.
6 BioHarness BT User Guide 6.3 General Issues Parameter Communications Logged data time stamp 6.4 Indication No data in BioGauges Dated 1/1/2000 Possible Cause Check / Remedy Bluetooth Error See 2.6.
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