Safety instructions

Please read these instructions for use carefully, keep them for future reference, make them available to other users and follow these instructions. The target group for this device is the specialist in the respective field: orthopaedic (shoe) technician, engineer, biomechanist, ergonomist, etc.The system is not intended for end users. In principle, the specialist should endeavour to expand and develop his or her specialist knowledge of the biomechanical relationships involved in walking, sitting and running, as the device only provides the basics and the specialist must decide personally on the measures to be taken. In the event of occurring or suspected malfunctions, the user should contact the manufacturer at an early stage, especially in the orthopaedic fields of application. This device is a sensitive electronic measuring device. Do not exceed the maximum load of 140 kg on the device. Then carry out the measurement partially loaded (in a sitting position). Please handle it with care and do not walk on the appliance with shoes. Do not expose the measuring device to direct sunlight. The device should be in the room in which the measurement is being carried out for at least 30 minutes. The device is not waterproof. For this reason, direct contact with water or other liquids must be avoided. However, if liquid should penetrate the device, further use must be avoided. In this case, please contact the manufacturer. The appliance is only intended for the purpose specified in these instructions for use. Any misuse will invalidate the warranty. Repairs may only be carried out by persons authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated. The measuring surface of the device must be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with disinfectant before or after each use. It must be possible to walk or run in front of and behind the device without tripping.

Laser safety instructions

With class 2 laser systems, the accessible laser radiation is harmless to the skin. Short-term irradiation of the eyes is also harmless due to the low power. The eye is protected by the natural eyelid protection reflex during prolonged intensive irradiation. The device uses a laser of laser class 2. To avoid irritation of the eyes during operation, you should not directly into the laser source. Diffuse reflections from the laser are absolutely harmless.

Using the power supply unit

• Only use the original power supply unit for this device (12 V, 3.0 A). The use of an unauthorised power supply unit can damage the device or be dangerous for this device.
• Do not place any objects on the mains cable. Also ensure that people do not step on the power cable or get caught in it.
• Do not use the mains adapter if the device or the mains cable is damaged. Switch off the device and unplug the power adapter from the socket immediately.
• Never insert or remove the mains cable from the socket with wet hands.
• Disconnect the appliance from the socket before cleaning it. Do not use any liquid cleaners or sprays. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Connect the mains adapter before connecting the mains cable to the mains socket.

• Unplug the mains cable from the socket before removing the mains adapter from the appliance.

Please first check that the appliance is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact the manufacturer.

The scope of delivery of the GT George FLAT includes

 

• 1 GT George FLAT (laser scanner for plantar measurement of feet / step foams)
• 1 power supply unit (12 V, 3.0 A )
• 1 USB 2.0 connection cable (approx. 3.0 metres)
• 1 foot switch with connection cable (approx. 2.4 metres)
• 2 side footrests

 

The packaging is reusable or can be returned to the raw material cycle. Please dispose of packaging material that is no longer required properly. If you notice any transport damage during unpacking, please contact the manufacturer immediately.

 

WARNING Make sure that the packaging film does not get into the hands of children. There is a risk of suffocation!

 

Start the GP-Manager software.

 

Create a new customer or call up an existing one. To do this, click on "Customers" in the menu bar on the start page button . The following view then appears:

 

 

To create a new customer, please complete at least the mandatory fields (marked with an *). The year of birth can be entered in the format DDMMYY without dots. Use the "Import health insurance card" button  you have the option of reading the customer data directly from the health insurance card using an external card reader. The customer data is automatically saved when you click on the arrow button to return to the start page.

To search for a customer, please enter the following in the search field    enter the first few letters of the customer's surname. The search starts automatically if at least three letters of the surname have been entered. If fewer letters are entered, the search is started by pressing the "Return" key. It is also possible to search by date of birth (e.g. 01/01/2001), by customer number (e.g. O_4) or by abbreviated surname (e.g. M*).

The existing customers that match the search are displayed in the field below. Click on the relevant customer to select it and the customer data will appear in the customer screen. To be able to carry out a measurement with the selected customer, please return to the start page first. Click on the arrow   to return to the start page, the selected customer is accepted and displayed in the black menu bar.

 

Without having created or called up a customer, no measurement can be carried out or called up with the measuring system.

 

Start the GP FussMess module on the start page:

 

You get the following view:

 

In the selection menu, select LaserScan (if not already selected).

 

If you want to scan a foot, place the foot in the centre of the glass surface. Make sure that the tip of the foot points in the direction of the on/off switch (1).

 

Start the measurement by selecting which foot you want to scan.

 

Select "Scan page". The measurement is triggered by pressing the CTRL button or stepping on the foot pedal.

 

Important! Ensure that there are no direct light sources (lamps, fluorescent tubes, etc.) above the scanner. If the room is painted in red or orange colours, these could also have a negative effect on the measurement. Dark colours such as black and blue cannot be detected by the laser.

 

Repeat the process for the other foot. Please ensure that the pages are scanned correctly, as it is not possible to swap the pages afterwards.

 

Both feet should now be displayed.

 

 

The device is intended for scanning the plantar foot shape or footstep foams. For this purpose, the device is placed on a firm and non-slip surface or installed in a platform. Either the customer's foot without footwear or a foot foam is placed on the measuring surface (2) of the device. A traversing unit equipped with a camera and laser scans the entire sole of the foot or the tread foam at a speed of 2-4 seconds per scan. A digital photo of the foot is also generated. The data obtained forms the basis for creating a grid model with millimetre-precise measurements of the plantar foot shape and the arch of the foot.

The camera and laser unit are controlled and the measurement data is transferred to the PC via a USB connection. The measured values are displayed on the PC in the GP LaserScan software module and can be analysed there.

 

WARNING  It must be possible to walk or run in front of and behind the device without tripping.