Operating manual

GT George (GP smallfoot)

GeBioM mbH
Wilhelm-Schickard-Straße 12
Germany - 48149 Münster
Phone +49 251 98724 - 0
Fax +49 251 98724 - 22
E-mail info@gebiom.de
www.gebiom.de

- 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) technicians, engineers, biomechanics, ergonomists, etc. The system is not intended for end users.

• In principle, the specialist should endeavour to expand and develop their specialist knowledge of the biomechanical relationships involved in walking and running, as the device only provides the basics and the specialist must personally decide 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.
• 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.

1 - On/off switch

2 - Connection for the power supply unit

3 - Control unit and camera connection

4 - Foot switch connection

5 - Serial number

6 - Measuring surface/scan plate

7 - Remove the transport lock before use!

8 - Storage slot (stow)

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 includes

• 1 GT George (laser scanner for measuring the entire foot)
• 1 power supply unit (12 V, 3.0 A )
• 1 USB connection cable (approx. 3.0 metres): 1 red with 2 USB ports,
• 1 foot switch with connection cable (approx. 2.4 metres)
• 1 instruction manual
• 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!

The GT George full foot scanner is a 3D scanner that can now scan the entire foot in addition to the plantar information of the foot (i.e. from below). To do this, the device is placed on a firm, non-slip surface. With the GT George's laser technology, the entire foot can be scanned in all three dimensions, whether fully, partially or unloaded. It only takes a few seconds to take the image and create a photo of the plantar view. Thanks to the laser technology, the feet are captured with millimetre precision and a detailed 3D image of the feet is obtained. The camera and laser unit are controlled and the measurement data is transferred to the PC via a USB port. The measurement data is displayed on the PC in the GP FussMess3D software module, where it can be further processed.

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

1. Place the foot scanner on a level, stable surface.
2. Remove the transport locking screw (lock) (7) on the front of the scanner and screw it into the storage slot (stow) (8).
3. Optionally, attach the foot supports on both sides of the scanner by sliding the recesses of the supports onto the bolts on the outside of the scanner.
4. Establish a connection between the scanner and your computer as described below.

1. Connect the power supply unit (2), the USB connection cable (3) and, if you want to use it, the foot pedal (4) to the back of the scanner.
2. Connect the red USB connection cable to a normal USB port on your computer.
   1. red USB cable: at least quad-core CPU i7-6700HQ, 8GB RAM
3. Plug in the power supply unit.
4. Switch on the scanner using the switch on the back (1). If the button does not light up, check the connection of the power supply unit.
5. The scanner can now be controlled with the GP FootMess 3D module.

1. Switch off the scanner using the switch on the back (1).
2. Remove all cables from the back of the scanner and roll them up loosely for storage.
3. Remove the footrests from the bolts.
4. Fasten the transport lock:
   1. Remove the screw from the bearing slot (stow) (8)
   2. Lift the back of the scanner using the handle under the connections until the carriage in the scanner slides all the way forwards.
   3. Screw the screw into the locking slot (lock) (7) until the carriage is fixed in place

• Prevent light from falling directly onto the scanner plate. To enable scanning, it is important that the leg is not covered by clothing up to below the knee.
• The customer should be positioned as centrally as possible on the scanning surface

The customer must remain as still and upright as possible during the entire measurement process.

To start the module from the start page, you must first select a customer or create a new one. To do this, please click on the following symbol in the top right-hand corner . To create a new customer, click on and fill in at least the mandatory fields (*). Via the arrow 

or double-click on the customer name in the table to return to the start page and start the GP FussMess 3D module.

To open the GP Foot Measurement 3D module, click on the button with the "GP Foot Measurement 3D" icon in the module overview of the GP Manager.

The user interface of the module consists of the menu bar (1), the workspace (2) and the toolbar (3).

After starting the module, the following menu bar is displayed:

The arrow (1) takes you back to the module overview. The name of the module (2) is displayed to the right. If a customer has been called up, the customer name (3) is displayed, otherwise this field is empty. Under the cogwheel button (4) you can make various settings regarding the colour display. If you have any questions or problems with the GP Manager, you can click on the question mark (5) to access the support page gpsupport.com. Click on the folder (6) to open the customer data and call up old measurements, for example. The GeBioM logo (7) is the home button that takes you back to the start page.

The toolbar is located on the left-hand side.
You can change the view of the measurement on the upper half.
You can start new measurements on the lower half and add notes in the free text field.

The exact handling of the individual functions is explained in the next chapter.

Move

To move the measurement, press the CTRL key and move the mouse in the desired direction.

Turning

To rotate the measurement, press the SHIFT key and move the mouse in the desired direction.

Rotate

To rotate along the longitudinal axis of the body, press the CTRL and SHIFT keys and move the mouse in the desired direction.

Zoom

Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out of the measurement.

Change view

After selecting one of the six available views, the measurement is displayed in this view.

Bunion line and foot axis

After activating the view of below you can move the displayed bale line with the left mouse button. To adjust the foot axis, you can rotate the foot in the front or rear foot area by holding down the left mouse button.

Start measurements

Left-click on the [Start measurement] button to activate the scanner and start a new measurement.

Next, the separately installed driver for the scanner is started and automatically carries out the initialisation process.

As soon as the scanner is initialised, all buttons are active. If you want to work with the foot switch, the "Use foot pedal" checkbox should be ticked. Then select the side you want to start with (left/right or both) and start the scanning process by pressing the foot switch or CTRL. If you have selected "Both", always start the scanning process with the left foot.

If you are not using a foot control, activate the scanning process by clicking on "Left" or "Right".

After scanning, a preview image is displayed. If both feet or just one foot have been scanned, the measurements are saved by clicking Apply. If a measurement is already open, you will be notified and you can decide whether to create a new file or overwrite the old measurement. The measurement is then displayed in the workspace.

Insert notes

You can create your notes by left-clicking in the free text field. These are saved with the customer under the measurement.

 

The power supply unit supplied is required to operate the scanner. Connect the power supply unit to the designated connection (2) on the front of the device.

The mains plug must remain accessible as it fulfils the mains disconnection function.

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.

WARNING Only use the original power supply unit for this device. The use of an unauthorised power supply unit can damage the device or be dangerous for this device.

Please install the driver for the device before connecting the scanner to the PC via USB. Please always use the latest driver. You can find this in the download area on our support page: gpsupport.com

• Disconnect the appliance from the socket before cleaning it. Do not use any liquid cleaners or sprays. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• The measuring surface of the device must be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with disinfectant before or after each use.
• Only use the appliance again when it is completely dry.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight and protect it from dirt and moisture.

The device requires no maintenance or calibration. A metrological check is not required for commercial use.

This appliance must not be disposed of with household waste. Every consumer is obliged to take all electrical or electronic devices, regardless of whether they contain harmful substances or not, to a collection point in their town or to a retailer so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Please contact the manufacturer regarding disposal.

• The target group for this device is the specialist in the relevant field: orthopaedic (shoe) technician, engineer, biomechanist, ergonomist, etc.
• The system is therefore 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.

Name and model: GT George

Data transfer: USB 2.0 / USB 3.0

Laser class: 2

Connection: 1 x power, normal speed: 1 x USB, high speed: 2x USB plus software dongle

Dimension: approx. 475 mm x 255 mm x 216 mm

Weight: approx. 6.6 kg

Load capacity of the measuring surface: max. 130 kg static

Measuring error: +/- 1mm

Operating conditions: +5°C to +35°C, <80 % max. rel. humidity humidity

Power supply unit: 12 V, 3.0 A

In the course of continuous product improvements, we reserve the right to We reserve the right to make technical and design changes.

Please contact the manufacturer in the event of a warranty claim. If you need to send in the device, please state the defect and enclose a copy of the invoice.

The following warranty conditions apply:

1. GeBioM mbH products are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase. In the event of a warranty claim, the date of sale must be proven by the purchase receipt or invoice.
2. Defects due to material or manufacturing faults will be rectified free of charge within the warranty period.
3. Warranty service does not extend the warranty period, neither for the appliance nor for replaced components.
4. Excluded from the guarantee are

1. all damage caused by improper handling, e.g. failure to observe the instructions for use.
2. Damage caused by repairs or tampering by the buyer or unauthorised third parties.
3. Transport damage that has occurred on the way from the manufacturer to the consumer or during dispatch to the service centre.
4. Accessories that are subject to normal wear and tear, such as batteries, sensors, etc.

1. Liability for direct or indirect consequential damage caused by the device is excluded even if the damage to the device is recognised as a warranty case.

GeBioM mbH

Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 12

48149 Münster (Germany)

Phone: +49 (0)251 / 987240

Fax: +49 (0)251 / 9872422

eMail: info@gebiom.com

Internet: www.gebiom.com