Freedom Innovations Plie 2.0 MPC KNEE Instructions For Use Manual - page 9
Finishing Options
The Plié® 2.0 MPC Knee may be finished with a cosmetic/protective cover. However, the choice of cover material
may affect normal knee function. A cover should be modified or not used if it detrimentally affects the knee
performance. A discontinuous, two-piece cover is recommended as its impact on knee performance is minimal.
!Care should be taken during cover fabrication to ensure the user has adequate access to the battery
!compartment and the posterior manual knee settings of the hydraulic cylinder.
Battery and Power Information
Two lithium-ion batteries and a battery charger are included with the Plié® 2.0 MPC Knee. A fully charged battery
will provide the user with approximately one day of typical use. The battery charger is compatible with both of the
included AC and DC charging cords.
!During transport, the spare battery should be stored in the provided plastic case to avoid the risk of a
!battery short circuit and to keep the battery terminals clean.
Battery Charging
It is not possible to overcharge the Plié® 2.0 MPC Knee batteries using the provided charger:
a. Connect the battery charger into an appropriate power source. The “Status” indicator LED will illuminate red,
indicating the battery charger is powered on.
b. Align the red dot on the battery with the red dot on the charger. Insert the battery into the charger so it is
completely seated. The “Charge” indicator LED will illuminate red, indicating the battery is charging.
c.
When the battery is charged to 90% capacity, the “Charge” indicator LED will flash red and green. When the
battery is fully charged, the “Charge” indicator LED will illuminate green. Charging of a fully discharged battery
takes approximately two hours.
"Use only approved batteries and battery charger (battery part# AG-BATT-XX, and battery charger part#
!AG-CHRG-XX, where XX specifies current revision number). Use of unapproved batteries and/or battery
!chargers may cause user injury and/or knee damage and will void the warranty.
Software
The Plié® 2.0 MPC Knee requires software to program the knee via a wireless connection. The provided CD-
ROM installs two programs, Plié Control and Plié Gait Lab. Although the default computer settings may function, it
is the responsibility of the prosthetist to optimize the computer settings for each user. Prior to software installation,
verify the computer meets the following minimum requirements:
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Microsoft Windows XP w/Service Pack 2 or later operating system
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1.0 Mhz processor
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256K Random Access Memory (RAM)
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USB port
Installation
To ensure successful installation of the software, follow these steps:
a. Login to the computer as an administrator.
b. Insert the provided Plié® 2.0 MPC Knee
Prosthetist Set-Up Software
CD-ROM.
c.
Follow the subsequent installation screens, agreeing to the terms of the software License Agreement.
d. Access the software programs and an electronic version of this document (Start>All Programs>Plié).
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The software may be installed on an Apple Macintosh computer if a Microsoft Windows operating !system
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is installed in a separate partition. Apple Bootcamp or a third party emulation software is required.
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