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8. Troubleshoot

7. Set EMG button

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TASKA HandGen1, Gen2 with 

Coapt Gen1 or Gen2 System V1.1

Grip Triggers mode

By default, the EMG button will be set to pause Grip Triggers and Coapt grip change 
commands. The hand will still open and close freely.

All Sensors mode

Change the EMG button setting in HandCal or MyTASKA to All Sensors to allow the 
hand to be locked and ignore all inputs.

Grip Cycle buttons

The Coapt system changes the function of the button panel.

1.  Press the EMG button. This will pause grip changes from Coapt.

2.  On your TASKA Hand select the desired grip using the Hand/Home buttons.  

The hand will open and close as normal. 

3.  Once the object is clear of the hand, press the EMG button again to turn Coapt 

grip changes back on.

1.  Press the EMG button to ignore all inputs from the Coapt system. The light 

above the Hand button will flash and a beep may be heard.

2.  Input from the Coapt system is indicated by a green flashing light. The hand will 

stay locked in position. 

3.  Press the EMG button to unlock the hand and resume inputs from the Coapt 

system. The light above the EMG button will flash and a beep may be heard.

Guide for 

Clinicians

TASKA Prosthetics,

 10 Nelson Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand.

PROBLEM 

WHAT TO DO

ControlRoom

 

displays the hand 
as an o/c device. 
 
or 

The hand will not 
change grips.

This might mean:
1.  Bluetooth is on. Turn Bluetooth off and power cycle the prosthesis.

2.  The EMG Button is pausing grip changes. Power cycle the prosthesis  

to reset.

3.  The digital line is not connected inside the prosthesis. Ensure the 

digital line is securely connected and a 6-band Coaxial Plug is being 
used (if the hand is a quick disconnect model.

4.  Check the correct Coapt System is being used.

5.  Check the power and digital cables are correctly connected.

The hand changes 
grips randomly.

This might mean:
An idle grip and/or Grip Triggers have been set in HandCal or MyTASKA. 
Connect to the hand and remove these grips.
The calibration is not complete. Re-calibrate the Coapt system using the 
calibration button, or ControlRoom.
A cable is loose or has a poor connection. Check all the connections and 
re-don the prosthesis if required.

Contact your TASKA or Coapt representative for further troubleshooting assistance. 

For hand specific troubleshooting, refer to the Appropriate Use Guidelines supplied 
with the TASKA Hand.

6. Control

EMG button 

Pause all inputs from the Coapt system when this is set 
to All Sensors.

Pause all grip changes from Coapt system when this is 
set to Grip Triggers.

Hold to turn sound on/off.

Bluetooth light 

When this is illuminated, the 
hand will only open and close.

This must be off for normal 
operation.

Hand button 

Can only be used if the EMG 
button is pausing Grip Triggers.

Hold to turn Bluetooth on/off.

EMG indicator light 

Light flashes when Coapt 
signals are being limited (Grip 
Triggers or All Sensors).

Fault light 

Light flashes if there is a 
fault. Restart the hand.

Battery light 

Light flashes when the 
battery is low. 

Home button 

Can only be used if the EMG 
button is pausing Grip Triggers.

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Summary of Contents for Coapt Gen1, Coapt Gen2

Page 1: ...TASKA HandGen1 Gen2 with Coapt Gen1 or Gen2 System V1 1 Guide for Clinicians ...

Page 2: ...he Coapt system There is no need to modify electrode settings using the TASKA software The OK custom1 grip is assigned to Pincer Grip in the Coapt system and must not be modified Do not configure Grip Triggers and Idle Return grips using the TASKA software These will cause unpredictable operation with the Coapt system A 6 band Coaxial Plug is required when using the Coapt system with a Quick Disco...

Page 3: ...Coapt systems are available at coaptengineering com clinicians This includes guides for TASKA Coapt TASKA Wrist Rotator Coapt TASKA Wrist Rotator Elbow systems Coapt Refer to the specific product guides for operation of elbow and wrist systems with the Coapt system Take care to connect the Coapt digital line A and the TASKA Power Switch cable 1 into the correct plugs to avoid damaging the hand ...

Page 4: ... off when powering the hand on and using the Coapt system If Bluetooth is on during startup press and hold the hand button until the blue light goes out then power cycle the prosthesis Bluetooth on this prevents grip changes but the hand may still open and close as normal Bluetooth off the Coapt system functions normally with the TASKA Hand including driving grip changes ...

Page 5: ...o skin contact Select and calibrate grip patterns and other prosthesis motions Firmware and Software updates TASKA HandCal or MyTASKA HandCal or MyTASKA is only required to adjust the following settings Set the hand into economy mode or disable low battery alarm EMG button setting Grip Triggers or All Sensors Run a diagnostic test Modifying custom grips Assigning grips to the hand button 4 Configu...

Page 6: ...from the hand click disconnect in the software 6 Turn the hand Bluetooth off by holding down the hand button 7 Power cycle the hand to reset Coapt Once reset the Coapt system will operate as normal As the Coapt system automatically sets most essential settings in TASKA Hand connecting to HandCal or MyTASKA for the initial setup may not be necessary Not required when using MyTASKA If creating or mo...

Page 7: ... When this is illuminated the hand will only open and close This must be off for normal operation Hand button Can only be used if the EMG button is pausing Grip Triggers Hold to turn Bluetooth on off EMG indicator light Light flashes when Coapt signals are being limited Grip Triggers or All Sensors Fault light Light flashes if there is a fault Restart the hand Battery light Light flashes when the ...

Page 8: ...ds The hand will still open and close freely 1 Press the EMG button This will pause grip changes from Coapt 2 On your TASKA Hand select the desired grip using the Hand Home buttons The hand will open and close as normal 3 Once the object is clear of the hand press the EMG button again to turn Coapt grip changes back on 2 3 1 ...

Page 9: ...gnore all inputs from the Coapt system The light above the Hand button will flash and a beep may be heard 2 Input from the Coapt system is indicated by a green flashing light The hand will stay locked in position 3 Press the EMG button to unlock the hand and resume inputs from the Coapt system The light above the EMG button will flash and a beep may be heard 2 3 1 ...

Page 10: ...g used if the hand is a quick disconnect model 4 Check the correct Coapt System is being used 5 Check the power and digital cables are correctly connected The hand changes grips randomly This might mean An idle grip and or Grip Triggers have been set in HandCal or MyTASKA Connect to the hand and remove these grips The calibration is not complete Re calibrate the Coapt system using the calibration ...

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