SAM BalanceLab 1.2 for Windows User Manual
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1. Same 5 a 4 ab platform sensor frequency measurement Page 31 BalanceLab User Manual Science amp Motion Sports GmbH Science amp Motion Sports The main part of the file consists of frames of each recorded sample In the frame the force value of each sensor is shown The example shows that 211 samples were recorded The number of samples depends on the frequency and the duration of the measurement here 60 Hz and 3 51sec 7 Title of the chart consecutive numbering of the charts position of the center of pressure CoP Matrix of recorded forces for each sensor Columns x coordinate lines y coordinate 9 Continuation of the chart 5 5 2 2 Export APD In case of an export to APD format is performed files with the extension apd are created If a dynamic measurement is exported to APD format and more than one roll off analysis was performed each roll off analysis is exported to one single APD file SOUrCe lt lt fZebriss gt Date 06 03 2006 Time 13 52 37 UnitDistance r0n UnitPressure H cme Customer 2 FirstName Renate LastName Beispielmann Sex F Description pedcad Importtile 7 Footside Right Technical 3 MaxSensorss 47 MaxSensorsY 32 StLartaensk 15 atartoensyYy 10 SensCounts 29 sensCount Y 11 LDistx 10 LDistY 10 Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 32 Science amp Motion Sports 2 in iw amp in RoR ad2. First the platform hast to be calibrated For this please leave the platform and press Enter Afterwards following screen will be shown Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 9 Science amp Motion Sports Stand on the platform Press ENTER toe 4 p i ic l l i OF a 51 be C7 A BLAM Frame rate 30 0 L 0g Window A displays the presure distribution under the feet 2D or 3D The color scale on the left representing the force in N cm acting on the individual plate sensors The pink line is the connecting line of the three CoPs Center of pressure The middle cross is the center of pressure of the contact area Left and right points are the CoPs of the left and right contact area Window B shows the force curves in relation to the measuring time The vertical reaction force of the left and right forefoot is shown at the top and underneath the reaction force of the left and right backfoot Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 10 Science amp Motion Sports In Window C the percentage values and the red and green bars indicate the force distribution between the left and right foot and the distribution between left and right front and back foot of front foot load left of front foot load right 30 48 ais 49 61 64 51 54 1 of back foot load left of back foot load right of load lef
3. New the following dialog appears for entering the player s data Mew Player x Sex w hale l Female prama Borm CO e g 30 01 1980 Code Leg Length cm Comments When entering a player s name the sex and the birth date as well as a player specific code can be entered The birth date is entered under Born in the following format DD MM YYYY the seperation can be done with or space e g 21 03 06 and the program will automatically replace them with dots 21 03 2006 The field Comments can be used for findings memos etc Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 8 Science amp Motion Sports 3 Analyzing the pressure distribution The BalanceLab sytem analyses the statical pressure distribution in real time either two or three dimensional Furthermore it is possible to record an unlimited number of measurements one after the other and to compare two different records in one report 3 1 Instruction for the pressure analysis To start the measurement please select Stance Test and click on Start The measurement takes about 20 seconds To adjust the measurement duration please click dust under Configuration Here the presetting of 20 seconds can be changed Please do not stand on the platform when the Start Button is pressed Please wait until the hardware initialization has finished and consider the given instructions Initializing hardware Please wait
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5. e Do not install the system above or near any heating e Only operate the system using the stipulated mains voltage and the supply unit that has been approved for medical products and is included in the delivery by the manufacturer e Lay the mains cable such that no one can trip over it and check regularly that it is not damaged e Never insert any objects in the system components e Do not attempt at servicing the system in any manner other than that described in this manual If the cover is removed it is possible that you could be exposed to lethal voltages or other hazards e Should one of the situations in the following list occur please do not fail to contact the manufacturer a The mains cable or mains plug has been damaged b Fluid has been spilled over the main device or other system components c The system fails to function properly although the operating instructions have been adhered to d The platform or other system components has have been dropped or the housing has been damaged Safety instructions for applying the PDM S Platform on the player results CAUTION e Before using the device for the first time please read the operating manual and safety instructions carefully If there is any uncertainty about applying the device correctly or about its correct mode of function the Instruction Manual must always be consulted Therefore the Instruction Manual should always be kept within easy reach of the produc
6. HI Pause button or the Enter key is pressed e Press the button to see the current force distribution By shifting the dashed line with the mouse or the right and left arrow keys in the force time diagram the measurement can be viewed at different points of time e With the zoom buttons A you can zoom in zoom out the presentation of the platform to the left or the force time curve to the right e By clicking with the left mouse button holding the shift key and clicking the left mouse button again an interval in the force time diagramm can be selected blue background Now play back or zooming of the interval is possible e The scaling of the force time diagram can be modified For doing so the mouse must be moved on the force axis of the force time diagram so that the following symbol appears By keep holding the left mouse button and moving left and right the scaling can be adapted In the same way the position of the base line can be changed by moving up or down e The view of the platform can be changed in any way First you have to activate the button lt P For changing the projection following features can be used y Enables the scrolling of perspective views with the mouse in hold Enables the rotation of perspective views To achieve this g NY move the mouse hold the left mouse button Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 15 science amp Motion Sports 3 3 2 Prepara
7. N 30 ooe PONA D a E 32 6 6 Notes for measuring principle ccccceeccseeeceeeceeeeseeeseeeceueeseeeseeeseueeaeeeneess 34 67 Ae INSKUCUONS secie ne E E EE EE EEE 35 Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 5 Science amp Motion Sports 1 Introduction The BalanceLab program for analyzing the distribution of static and dynamic forces runs under Windows XP and Windows Vista Please find the instructions on the computer hardware requirements in the appendix 1 1 Layout of the program real time result report database measurement viewer 1 2 3 4 The program includes a data base 1 in which projects players and individual measurements are filed On the basis of these data the measurements 2 are run Afterwards the viewer 3 offers the possibility to review the recorded data again as well as in slow motion or time lapse Different calculated data can easiliy be accessed with a few clicks This is done in the report funtion 4 Moreover the program includes a measuring data export option Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 6 Science amp Motion Sports 2 Preparing the database step 1 E Please first install the BalanceLab Software before you plug in the USB cable of the platform Information about the installation is given in the appendix chapter 6 2 After the installation of the BalanceLab platform please connect the USB cable between the PDMS platform a
8. Players Test A v A v Warning Please be sure to close this dialog before removing the diskette The left side represents the existing local database On the rigth hand side any database can be selected which is on a floppy disk hard disk or on other data carrier The background of the respective selected record is blue By pressing the lt lt or o button the selected data are imported in the local database or are exported in the chosen directory Whereas the double arrow to the left ___ lt lt is for the import and the double arrow to the right is for the export of the measurement data 5 5 2 Export ASCII and APD Similar to the normal export chapter 6 5 1 a target folder for saving the exported files has to be selected first In the following chapter the structure of the ASCII and APD files are explained Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 28 Science amp Motion Sports For better understanding of both export results following pictures show the position of the used coordinate system in relation to the PDMS platform View static measurement View dynamic measurement Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 29 Science amp Motion Sports 5 5 2 1 Export ASCII By exporting ASCII data a text file is created The structure of the ASCII File is built up as follows e g dynamic analysis 1 Person Renate Beispielmann F Born 26 03 1985 Code LeqLen
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10. Science amp Motion Sports SAM BalanceLab 1 2 for Windows User Manual Version 1 2 Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Text release 02 2009 Science amp Motion Sports Manufacturer and Distribution Science amp Motion Sports GmbH schaefergasse 4 65428 Ruesselsheim Germany Phone 49 0 6131 906 4440 info scienceandmotion com www scienceandmotion com Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 2 Science amp Motion Sports Preface Welcome to the User Manual for the BalanceLab software for analyzing the static and dynamical pressure distribution using the PDM S measuring platform This User Manual provides a basic understanding for operating the software BalanceLab for analyzing the pressure distribution of static and dynamic forces It will explain the basic set up and operation of the PDM S system and provide tips on preparation for measuring and data acquisition The company Science amp Motions Sports GmbH i G does not assume any liability whatsoever for injury to personnel or players or damage to the device caused by improper use of the BalanceLab software All particulars about the Measurement System in this book were prepared compiled and edited with the greatest of care Nevertheless we cannot guarantee that mistakes do not appear We advise the user that Science amp Motions Sports GmbH 1 G neither provides a guarantee against nor accepts any legal responsibility or
11. The image above indicates the following The load distribution between left and right foot is expressed as a percentage A perfect distribution is an equal distribution of 50 for the right and left contact area Ideally the connecting line of left and right CoP pink line runs parallel to the connection of the heel contacts By the load distribution between backfoot and forefoot the forefoot should be loaded with approx 1 3 33 and the backfoot with approx 2 3 66 The maximum load should not exceed 15 N cmz2 For sensitive feet e g diabetics etc the pressure should be less than 11 N cm in order to avoid any damage to the soles of the feet These values apply to a normal load distribution during upright standing without shoes Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 20 Science amp Motion Sports 4 Features of Report To change the layout of the report click on the Edit Layout button l e Size and position of frames Size and position of the graphic presentations can be modified by clicking on the frames and dragging with the mouse e Header and footer Under Edit Header Footer the top or bottom line can be changed e Saving New settings are stored with Save Template under File e Zoom buttons Qe With the zoom buttons the actual size of the report can be maximized or minimized e Viewing the whole page Al By clicking the button for viewing the
12. any liability for consequences resulting from incorrect statements If you notice any mistakes in this manual or should you have any suggestions for the improvement we would be very grateful for giving us a short message any time In the interests of continuous product development the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out improvements to this manual and the product described there in at any time and without any further obligation Registered trademarks Different brand names are referred to in this manual All these product names are used only for clarity s sake or for editorial reasons and are trade marks belonging to the respective companies By using the brand names the trade marks themselves and the rights of the respective proprietors remain protected Science amp Motions Sports is a registered trade mark and PDMS denotes a feature of the company Science amp Motions Sports GmbH i G The hardware software and company names referred to in this handbook are in general brand names trademarked or patented Copyrights This document and extracts taken from it may on no account be duplicated without the explicit consent of Science amp Motions Sports GmbH i G The content of this document may on no account be used for purposes that have not been approved An infringement of the copyright is a punishable offence Copyright Science amp Motions Sports GmbH 1 G All rights reserved Science amp Motion Sports GmbH Balanc
13. ase is shown Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 13 Science amp Motion Sports 3 3 Preparation for the report in the View step 3 The View program section is achieved via the database by clicking on the _ button Following screen appears View Beispiel 02 03 2006 Stance Test 4 02 03 2006 a x E Exit 8 p BJE ue eje Platform Forces N Nicm 2 20 800 0 j 41 0 ar S 6 Of BO sie t J 49 4 I a i 1 i _ 0 00 20 00 sec The View screen shows first or after activating the button the average load distribution under the feet The pink line is the connecting line of the three CoPs Center of pressure The middle cross is the center of pressure of the whole body Left and right points are the CoPs of the left and right body side The distance which the CoPs cover during the measurement are drawn as white curves With the print button Z m current screen view can be print out In doing so it should be considered that the print job is send to the default printer of the computer Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 14 Science amp Motion Sports 3 3 1 Visualization of the measurement data Several features are available for the visualisation of the measurement data e Automatic play back of the measurement by clicking the Play button or pressing Enter The measurement is played back and repeated until the
14. e Ee p oe oe g il i i LI oo i D ts r u E E ano Oo lf F D an O p no in in onmnoonnmaoad Peep DO aD d De es O i a 1 1 Hoe EI co Pa inl p 1 mi e Gk Gi ow J i om e I general information about the measuremert file player data name sex foot side technical platform and sensor data e maximum number of sensors in x and y direction the lowest sensor number seen from the origin which was loaded e number of heavily loaded sensors in x and y direction e sensor size 4 Chart of recorded forces for each sensor only the part which was loaded Columns x coordinate lines y coordinate The value 1 stands for an unloaded sensor Please consider the position of the coordinate system Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 33 Science amp Motion Sports 5 6 Notes for measuring principle The measuring system must be checked at regular intervals to c m ensure that the measuring function is operating correctly Notes If invasive measures are to be taken the measuring system must only be used as additional expert evidence On no account can or may invasive interventions or measures potentially dangerous to the player be undertaken solely on the basis of the measuring results In the event of recognizable damage to the sensor area of the measuring platform no further measurements must be undertaken After the performance of a zero measurement
15. eLab User Manual Page 3 Science amp Motion Sports Conventions In this user manual the following conventions will be used Important warnings are shown as following WARNING symbols indicate a potential hazard to the health and safety of the users and or players The warnings i _ describe the danger involved and how this can be avoided CAUTION _ Notes are shown in this way NOTE symbols denote a potential danger that can cause damage to or destroy the device These NOTE symbols describe the danger involved and how this can be avoided This manual is to be kept within easy reach so that the information it contains is available to the user at any time Important Security Note The surface of the sytem is designed for indoor usage with sports shoes e never use the system if damp or humidity is on the surface or ona player s shoes there is a danger of slipping or falling for the player in this case e never step on the plate with golf shoes equipped with hard spikes the surface of the plate might get damaghed over time science amp Motion is currently working on a solution with a covering mat for usage with spikes or outdoor usage Please contact us for availability date Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 4 Science amp Motion Sports Table of contents 1 IN TRO DUC TO WW cerros nina aaaea a ste 6 Wi Lee OUN OT TING OO MN ea E E E E E 6 2 PREPARING THE DATABASE
16. gth aq Record 06 03 2006 Dynamic Test mit Schuh pplication DynP lat Creation date 06 03 2006 13 52 57 Exercises Harme Start sec Length sec Start time Right 0 00 Oo Left 0 930 Oo Right 1 78 0 Left 2 63 0 equency Hz Count 211 Time ms Force N Max pressure M cm z Palibr mooodmodod th th tn 7TOMmMmoomMomoooo ta Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 30 ion Mot Sports all Science amp Platform 6 10 0 10 0 Cell width rm Cell height rm N em 2 Units Frame count Frequency Frame 1 7 15 x16 Center of force ie pu O ae O _ O e U o an 4 O Sa gt ac Q 0b 4 O c O ab L O 4 4 O O L O O ab _ The chart displays the force in N and the max pressure in N cm of each sensor data and for each sample of the off roll analysis ab eam Cc O O O u O O ab u Cc ab O ab gt Kam Kan Q Kan a Q 40 V a O u O a Cc O Cc N L S gt O Cc ab O ab u eae ab K t O V 2 O 2 ab gt lt ab ab C tq O c Q 2 z O O c ab Sa _ V ab xX ab gt Q y O ab Q V ab H C ab
17. int out that by making changes to this certified device or its accessories your legal right to operate it will be nullified e Should any invasive measures be taken the measuring system may only be applied as a supplementary means for expert evaluation On no account must or may invasive measures or measures endangering the player be carried out solely on the basis of the measuring results e The platform must be set up on a non slip base or built into a catwalk in order to rule out any danger to the player due to the platform slipping e The servicing repair and re adjustment must only be carried out by authorized qualified specialist Only store and transport in the original packing supplied by the manufacturer Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 36
18. mm COF total track length mm COF horizontal deviation mm COF vertical deviation mm Page 18 Science amp Motion Sports The diagram Forces N displays in four force time diagrams the vertical floor reaction force of the left right forefoot and the left right backfoot in relation of the measuring time The histogram represents the average percentage pressure distribution of the left Average Forces 1 and right fore and back foot and the percentage pressure distribution between Back 418 left and right foot Total 533 3 4 2 Comparison of two records In order to compare two different measurements please proceed as follows e Mark the first record e Mark the second record of equal type stance test or dynamic test To mark the second record keep the Ctrl key pressed and click on the second record e Click the Report button in the database oix Project Beispieldaten Hew Rename Delete a Setup Players Records Renate Beispielmann 06 03 2006 Dynamic Test mit Schuh 06 03 2006 Dynamic Test bartuh tae Measure Er Exit Hew Edit Delete Copy Rename Delete Copy The report shows now colored and grey diagrams The colored diagrams represent the first and the grey diagrams represent the second measurement Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 19 Science amp Motion Sports 3 4 3 Data Rating i as g Arris 0 BE amin
19. n be performed with the help of the Windows Explorer Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 26 Science amp Motion Sports 5 5 Import and export of data The database has a Copy function to import or export players with their measurement data or just a specife measurement Furthermore it is possible to export all data in different formats Database OI x Project Player 06 03 2006 Dynamic Test mit Schuh 06 03 2006 Dynamic Test bartuli ts F VD Report Delete Copy Rename Delete Copy B iterna Records APD Export For single records following features are available e External Records e APD Export e ASCII Export 5 5 1 Import and export of individual measurements By clicking the Copy button from Players or by clicking the Copy button from Records and selecting External Records the following dialog box appears Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 27 Science amp Motion Sports Choose Directory x Select backup directory for your 1 Chose the path Chosen Directory c source directory or target folder 2 Confirm with OK Drives DOKUME 1 EMEDKA 1 1386 Intel HEWFIA 1 PROGRA 1 Cancel After confirmation the next dialog box appears Copy Players x Local Database External C 4 Project Project Beispieldaten Players
20. nd the computer Double click the BalanceLab icon or launch the program with Start Programme SAM BalanceLab The BalanceLab program will now open the database screen and you can prepare your measurement 2 1 Instructions 1 3 Create a project Click Measure Database x Project Beispieldaten New Rename Delete Player Records Beispiel 02 03 2006 Stance Test 02 03 2006 Dynamic Test rechter Fuh 4 Me Measure 02 03 2006 Dynamic Test rechts und links p EE 02 03 2006 Stance Test 2 2 Create a new entry with player s data Ent Hename Delete Copy Delete 2 2 General information The BalanceLab database system has three levels for measurement data management Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 7 Science amp Motion Sports The highest level is the project level Here various projects pratient groups or program users can be assigned Players names are entered in the next level Players Measurement data files are listed in the last level Records The measurement file names are automatically assigned by the program according to the date of examination and a consecutive number e g 02 03 2006 Stance Test 2 It is possible to rename data files By clicking on New Delete Rename or Edit projects players or records may be added deleted or renamed 2 3 Create new players By selecting the functions Player
21. no measured values must be displayed in the unloaded state Furthermore the pressure distribution images must be examined regularly for atypical measuring patterns These mainly concern column or row shaped measuring patterns distinguishable from the surrounding values lf any of the faults described occur or in the event of doubt the manufacturer must be contacted Calibration The measuring accuracy of the sensors for the pressure distribution measurement must be checked from time to time using a specific force This can be done by a user of known body weight standing on the platform with one foot Taking into account the acceleration due to gravity the platform must indicate any not fully loaded marginal sensors and the measuring tolerance of the approximate body weight A false indication means that re calibration must be carried out by the manufacturer In any event the measuring platform must be checked and re calibrated every two years by the manufacturer Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 34 Science amp Motion Sports 5 7 Safety instructions General safety instructions for operating the system CAUTION e Never use the device in a damp place or where it could possibly be sprayed with fluids Any fluid penetrating the device can cause a fire electric shock or other serious accidents e Never pour any fluid over the system or its components e Do not place the system on an unstable surface
22. pplications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system Files without having to reboot your computer Click Next bo continue By clicking on the Next button the installation will start Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 22 Science amp Motion Sports 2 SAM BalanceLab 1 0 Setup License Agreement Please review the license terms before installing 54M Balancelab 1 0 Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement LICENSE AGREEMENT 1 Science amp Motion Sports GmbH hereinafter called SAM shall exclusively be entitled to all rights bo the software and in particular bo the comprehensive copyright including all powers With respect to the programs and documents handed over within the Framework of the implementation of the agreement 2 In particular any duplication of the programs which is mot explicitly permitted and any transfer of the software which is not explicitly permitted are Forbidden by operation of law and by this agreement IF you accept the terms of the agreement click the check box below You musk accept the agreement to install 54M BalanceLab 1 0 Click Nest to continue I accept the terms in the License Agreement Accept the license agreement and click Next to continue ne SAM BalanceLab 1 0 Setup Choose Install Location Choose the Folder in which to install 54M BalanceLab 1 0 Setup will install SAM BalanceLab 1 0 in
23. re distribution is build up as follows Header caption project name player name and date of measurement The image shows the average load distribution under the feet The color scale on the left quantifies the load distribution The pink line is the connecting line of the three CoPs Center of pressure The middle cross is the center of pressure of the whole body The ellipse around the cross includes 95 of the CoPs Characteristics of the circle are displayed in a chart Left and right points are the CoPs of the left and right body side seperately Confidence ellipse width indicates the amplitude of the ellipse in mm Confidence ellipse height indicates the height of the ellipse in mm Confidence ellipse angle indicates the orientation of the direction of the longitudinal axis of the ellipse compared to the logitudinal x axis of the platform in degree and the orientation direction left or right Confidence ellipse area indicates the area of the ellipse in mm CoF total track length is the sway path length in mm length of way of CoP CoF horizontal and vertical deviation are the standard deviation and characterise the sway path width in mm Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual SAM Stance Test Report Parameters 06 03 2006 Stance Test barfu Augen zu 3 4 Confidence ellipse width mm Confidence ellipse height mm 6 3 Confidence ellipse angle deg Confidence ellipse area mm
24. t Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 35 Science amp Motion Sports e The application and operation of the system and also the evaluation of the measuring data and their interpretation may only be carried out by trained qualified personnel The manufacturer assumes no liability for any injury to persons damage to property or loss of data due to improper use of the software the device or its component parts e The players data and measuring data may only be copied moved or deleted using the database function provided by the SAM application programs In the case of data being changed intentionally without using the database functions the user alone bears the full risk e Before beginning each measurement check to ensure that the correct choice and correct position of the transmitters or application aids have been carried out e An injury hazard exists for the player from the cables Please observe here the Special instructions in the application software manuals and take particular care not to allow any children or mentally retarded persons to go near the device without supervision e Should there be any damage to the device or component parts they should be returned to the manufacturer for a safety check It is forbidden to continue using them as severe damage and serious injuries even lethal injuries may result The manufacturer must always be contacted in all cases of fault or doubt e We also po
25. t side of load right side Window D shows the various instructions for the respective measuring process and a scale which indicates the time of measurement 3 2 Execution of measurement step 2 Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 11 Science amp Motion Sports See ee Firstly the player stands on the platform For the correct positioning please consider the label on the platform Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 12 Science amp Motion Sports The red lines separate the left and right body side as well as the fore and backfoot For correction please press the button Afterwards the lines can be shifted This step will be explained more detailed in chapter 3 3 2 Please press the red record button to start the measurement Alternatively the Enter key can be used The measurement is stopped automatically after the selected measurement duration To abort the measurement at an earlier time use the Stop button Bor press the Enter key When the record is finished following dialog box appears Enter name for the recorded data or click Cancel to exit Cancel Here the name of the record can be input After confirming with OK the measurement will be saved and a new measurement can be performed The number of recorded measurements is not limited By clicking on Cancel the last performed measurement will not be saved and the main datab
26. the Following Folder To install in a different Folder click Browse and select another Folder Click Install to start the installation Mote IF vou are updating or reinstalling SAM Putt are the destination Folder cannot be changed Destination Folder CAProgramme S4M BalanceLab 1 0 Space required 10 4MB Space available 61 966 By default the program will be installed to the folder SAM BalanceLab 1 0 into your Windows programs folder You can change the installation location if you like In the case of installing the software as an update the existing measuring data will be included in the update automatically Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 23 Science amp Motion Sports After successful installation an icon with the name SAM BalanceLab automatically appears on the desktop Ha Hza SAM BalanceLab 1 0 Now at this stage but not beforehand please connect the B platform to the computer using the enclosed USB cable After this the USB driver will be installed automatically Please ignore any error messages of the Windows operating system that might appear during the installation Be sure to press Continue at any warning message never press Cancel Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 24 Science amp Motion Sports 5 3 Hardware Installation Normally you would not need to change anything here The default values are set for operation with USB connec
27. tion Select Setup Setup in the database You will reach the hardware setup Hardware Setup x Measurement Device Serial Settings HS DirectShow Settings Close Video Capture Device The interface mode serial or USB can be changed with Others To select the measurement device USB interfaces or the port e g COM1 use Settings For information about your measurement device please consider the lable at the platform side next to the cable connections This table shows which settings have to be confirmed before measuring connection cable Other nee Serial PDM device on RS232 and See chosing the port with Setup Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 25 Science amp Motion Sports 5 4 Backup of all measurement data In order to avoid loss of data due to a technical defect of the hard disk a backup of measurement data in regular intervals is recommended The program path is set to C Programme SAM BalanceLab on standard installation In this directory the whole data are arranged in the sub directory Data G SAM CO Composite C Data C Drivers Fdm O System C TEMP In order to back up all the measurement data this sub directory is copied on to a second hard disk tape drives DVD or CD Special backup software is available for the tape drives which is normally supplied with the drive Backup on a second hard disk ca
28. tion For preparing the report the software needs to know where the left and right foot and the forefoot and backfoot is positioned This can be definied by clicking the button the lines turn yellow and move the vertical and horizontal lines that way that the necessary information is correct To get to the report please leave the viewer by clicking the Exit Button Please confirm the question for Save Changes with Yes Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 16 Science amp Motion Sports 3 4 The report Step 3 cc Report To get to the report please click the button which is available in the data base 3 4 1 Explanation of the report SAM Stance Test Report Project est Piayer lest Date af meas 250005 2005 Average Force Distribution See See Sa rece Td Chetan LSet lk poe A T Darbai lk pee a ele ee bres lias a ret GOF kiail imei Here ee Lr Hanea a Prarri DOF riial d i Forces N i Lei iore w F ghi Barefoot Average Forces Left Right Fore 584 21 Fore Back 41 6 47 9 Back Total 53 3 46 7 Total Page Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 17 Science amp Motion Sports The report is composed of frames graphics which represent the measurement results The frames can be arranged on any number of pages in free selectable size More features of the report are explained in chapter 5 The standard report of the static pressu
29. whole page the report can be shown on the screen as it will be printed With the zoom buttons the actual view can be maximized or minimized You can view Two Pages at the same time or change to the Next Page or Prev Page by clicking the buttons With Close the side view is finished With Print the report can be printed Please note that for this operation the driver of the printer must be installed Exit Et Leave the Report screen by clicking on the Exit button or on in the upper right corner of the window Science amp Motion Sports GmbH BalanceLab User Manual Page 21 Science amp Motion Sports 5 Appendix 5 1 Minimum computer equipment Intel Pentium IV or better 1024 MB RAM VGA graphics card with resolution 1024 x 768 and 24Bit True color Color monitor with minimum resolution 1024 x 768 Windows XP or Windows Vista 200 MB free disk space on drive C min one free USB port 5 2 Software Installation of BalanceLab Attention Please do not connect the USB cable between the PDMS platform and the computer before the software has been installed on your computer To install BalanceLab start Windows and place the CD in the computer The installation runs automatically Following window opens 2 SAM BalanceLab 1 0 Setup Welcome to the 5AM BalanceLab 1 0 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of 54M BalanceLab 1 0 It is recommended that you close all other a
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