Head Impact Tracker Pro Head Sensors User Manual

Head Impact Tracker Pro Head Sensors

Product Information

• The ACT Head Impact Tracker is a head sensor designed to provide information on the impact forces acting on your head and track them. It is available in two versions: the ACT Head Impact Tracker head sensor and the ACT Head Impact Tracker Pro head sensor. Please read this user manual, packaging texts, warnings, and safety information carefully before using the product for the first time.

• Important Note: The ACT Head Impact Tracker products or services are not protective devices. They do not prevent incidents from happening and they do not protect against injuries of any kind. The head sensor has two modes: Normal Mode and Tracker Mode.
  Tracker Mode is available in head sensor version 1.2 and later versions, as well as in the Pro version. If you purchased the head sensor before September 2022, it does not have Tracker Mode functionality.

• It is recommended to download the impact information from the sensor before changing the battery, as the time stamp of impacts saved prior to the battery change may not be accurate.

• If you encounter any issues with the sensor not turning on or functioning properly, it could be due to factors such as battery misplacement, low battery level, or incorrect button press. Please refer to the troubleshooting section for more information.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the ACT Head Impact Tracker for the first time, carefully read the user manual, packaging texts, warnings, and safety information.
2. Ensure that you have saved the original purchasing receipt, packaging, and this user manual for future reference.
3. In each session of use, switch off the sensor by pressing the on/off button slowly and firmly twice. Wait for one long LED light blink to indicate that the sensor is switched off. This prevents impacts from handling and transportation from being recorded in your impact history, saves energy, and prolongs battery lifetime.
4. Note that the sensor will switch off automatically after 3 hours (180 minutes). If your activity session lasts three hours or more, make sure to switch the sensor back on every three hours.
5. To retrieve unsent impact information from the sensor, switch the sensor off and back on in close proximity to the mobile phone with the app. The saved impact data will be added to your impact history.

• User Manual for ACT Head Impact Tracker and ACT Head Impact Tracker Pro head sensors

Because you should know.

• Congratulations for making a great choice and becoming the owner of ACT Head Impact Tracker! ACT Head Impact Tracker is designed to help you get more information on the impact forces acting on your head and track them. Read this User Manual, packaging texts, warnings and safety information carefully before using the product for the first time. Save the original purchasing receipt, packaging and this User Manual for possible later use.

PRODUCT AND SERVICE DESCRIPTION

1. ACT Head Impact Tracker head sensor and ACT Head Impact Tracker Pro head sensor measures impact forces acting on the head by linear acceleration and deceleration (g-force). When ACT Head Impact Tracker detects a linear impact of 10g or above, impact information is communicated by the ACT Head Impact Tracker smartphone mobile App, and ibecomes visible in the APP and in browser access tools. ACT Head Impact Tracker Pro head sensor also measures angular forces on the events 10g or above. Angular forces are communicated with angular speed (rad/s).
2. ACT Head Impact Tracker smartphone mobile App is required to operate ACT Head Impact Tracker and ACT Head Impact Tracker Pro head sensor and communicate with the Cloud. With the App you can create and manage User Account(s) and Profile(s), add an ACT Head Impact Tracker sensor(s) on your Profile(s) and operate it, view and receive Impact information, share your Profile(s) Impact information with other Users, subscribe to Service features and functionalities and activate and manage them. ACT Head Impact Tracker smartphone mobile App can be downloaded for free and contains in-App purchases. Compatibility with all brands and models cannot be guaranteed. Please check frequently updating system compatibility with different Android mobile phone brands and models in our FAQ (www.act-tracker.com). (Coming Soon: Personalize your ACT Head Impact Tracker by additional Services, features and functionalities available for subscription. You can manage subscriptions in the App (Menu > Subscriptions)). Visit our website www.act-tracker.com or application store for more information.
3. ACT Head Impact Tracker Cloud is where the information is stored and actions mostly take place.

WARNING!

• ACT Head Impact Tracker is a measuring device. ACT Head Impact Tracker products or services are not medical devices and do not provide medical advice, any kind of diagnostics or treatment suggestions for any health problem. ACT Head Impact Tracker products or services, any content or information therein, is not to be used in place of consultation of licensed medical professional. In case of a head impact, or when suspecting one or a concussion, immediately and safely leave the activity and seek help from licensed medical professionals. It is advisable to have an accompanying person if concussion is possible. In case of an emergency, call an ambulance. If you have been given medical advice by a licensed medical professional, always follow that advice despite any information or content in or from ACT Head Impact Tracker. Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy or ACT Head Impact Tracker products or services are not health care specialists, and neither is communication between you and us or ACT Head
• Impact Tracker forming any kind of doctor – patient relationship.

WARNING!

• ACT Head Impact Tracker products or services are not protective devices. They do not prevent incidents from happening and they do not protect against injuries or any kind.

QUICK START GUIDE:

1. Buy a CR2032 coin cell battery, or rechargeable LIR2032 coin cell battery for the head sensor.
2. Download ACT Head Impact Tracker smartphone mobile App on your smartphone. Please note: The App’s compatibility with all and every smartphone brand and model has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. There are brands and models which are not compatible with the ACT Head Impact Tracker. Frequently updating list of brands and models tested can be found in FAQ (www.act-tracker.com).
3. Create a User Account in the App. Your email will act as a User-ID. Make sure to store your password somewhere safe.
4. Create a Profile in your User Account to which you want to add the head sensor to. Click “Add profile” and follow the App’s instructions in creating the Profile. Please note: You cannot remove or change the Profile once created.
5. Ensure location services and Bluetooth wireless connection are enabled, on and active in your smartphone for the App and always when using it with the head sensor. Ensure mobile data and roaming (if needed) are enabled, on and active in your mobile device for the App and always when using it with the head sensor, or that you are connected to Wi-Fi.
6. Remove the head sensor from its package. Open the hatch. Add the coin cell battery by carefully sliding it underneath the silver-colored holder bridge as indicated by the arrow on the bridge + side should be facing you and away from the electronics.
7. Locate the head sensor’s Serial number also acting as Registration code, which is on the product label underneath the battery hatch. Open the hatch and you will find the white sticker on the lid. Registration code is a 6-digit code on the product label.
8. Close the hatch by pressing all sides firmly together to seal the locks. Make sure the sides are seamlessly connected with each other before usage. Please note: Inserting the battery may turn the sensor on, but some components might not turn on. Before usage, switch the sensor off and back on.
9. Turn the head sensor on by pressing the on/off-button once slowly and firmly. The sensor is on when the small red LED light next to the button starts to blink in slow frequency. If the light blinks in high frequency (in fast pace), the battery is almost empty. Change the battery or ACT Head Impact Tracker might not work as intended. If the light does not come on at all or the light comes on, but it is not blinking, try with new battery. If the light still is not coming on at all, or the light comes on, but it is not blinking, the head sensor is not working as it is supposed to and should be replaced.
10. When the sensor is on, choose the Profile you want to add the sensor to and click on it. Click then green button next to “Sensors”, and then the “Add Sensor” button. The App has found the sensor when it says: “Found 1 sensor”. Click “Continue”. The App is connected to the sensor when it shows
    • Connected to 1/1 sensors”. Add the Registration code to the line under the text. Click “Continue”. If the App cannot find any sensor, switch the sensor off and back on, and try again. If the App finds more than one sensor, switch off all the other sensors than the one you want to register and try again.
    • Please note: You can register the head sensor only once, and to one Profile only. It is not possible to remove or change the head sensor to another Profile once registered.
11. After the code is correctly typed, the App will confirm “Registration is successful”. This means your ACT Head Impact Tracker is ready for action.
12. In the end of each session of use, make sure to switch off the sensor by pressing on/off-button slowly and firmly twice. Wait for one long LED light blink to indicate the sensor is switched off. Doing this will prevent impacts from handling and transportation to be recorded to your impact history. It will also save energy and prolong your battery lifetime See pictures in the end of this manual for more detailed instructions.

WARNING AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!

• The sensor will switch off automatically after 3 hours (180 minutes). If your activity session lasts three hours or more, make sure to switch the sensor back on every three hours.

IMPORTANT USAGE INFORMATION

• Ensure location services and Bluetooth wireless connection are enabled on your mobile device for ACT Head Impact Tracker smartphone mobile App and always when using the sensor, or ACT Head Impact Tracker will not function.
• Ensure you have a valid SIM-card or e-SIM, mobile data, and roaming (if needed) enabled, on and active, or that you are connected to Wi-Fi, in your mobile device with ACT Head Impact Tracker smartphone mobile App always when using the head sensor. Otherwise, ACT Head Impact Tracker will not function as intended.
• Be aware of the reach limitations in data transfers between the sensor and the mobile device with ACT Head Impact Tracker smartphone mobile App. In case of an incident, keep the distance between the sensor and the mobile device with the App as short as possible (the reach could be even less than 10 meters), or ACT Head Impact Tracker might not function as intended. Data transfer reach may vary significantly depending on, but not limited to place of use, weather, smartphone model and brand, buildings and obstacles on the signal’s route. In case of an incident, place the smartphone as close to the head sensor as possible.
• When using the sensor, open the App, stay logged in and keep App active for the duration of the exercise.
• Head sensor versions 1.1 and prior (purchased before 15th of November 2022) the sensor can store information of 45 impacts. Head sensor version 1.2 and later (purchased on 15th of November 2022 or later) and for head sensor Pro, the sensor can store information of 464 impacts. To avoid losing your impact data, connect the sensor to the App regularly.

HOW TO WEAR IT

• The sensor measures forces on the object it is attached to.

1. We strongly recommend attaching the ACT Head Impact Tracker sensor to a head accessory of user’s choice, also underneath a helmet. The sensor can be attached to almost any kind of head accessory or wear, with hook and loop -tape, or other similar adhesives. Head bands specifically designed to accommodate the head sensor can be purchased from our webstore www.act-tracker.com. The back panel of the sensor has an adhesive surface that you can use by removing the yellow protective film on top of it.
   • We recommend that you use the adhesive surface to attach the hook side of the Velcro tape, with which you can attach the sensor to the ACT Head Impact Tracker headband or other head accessory. If you consider attaching the sensor to a helmet, refer to your helmet’s User Manual, Owner’s Guide or corresponding document to verify if it is possible. Always follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions on safe helmet use. Only use a helmet that meets the applicable safety standards when you use a helmet with ACT Head Impact Tracker head sensor or ACT Head Impact Tracker Pro head sensor.
2. Always place the sensor so that its head side (i.e. the side with the foam, on/off-button and LED light is facing your head). If you use a head band, the sensor is to be placed between the head and the head band.
3. Place the sensor only in a location where impacts do not occur. We recommend placing it on the side and back of the head, behind the ear See illustrations for more information.

Good to know

• We believe that today there is not sufficient medical research to reliably, simply and safely classify the individual impacts to “small-medium-hard” or “red-yellow-green” for example on the basis of g-force or angular speed. In the absence of proven, reliable, scientific results ACT Head Impact Tracker is not telling you “when the impact is too hard, or when it is not”, nor will it tell you “when you have to seek medical help, or when not”. There is simply no safe way for a head impact measuring device to do so. Not yet. That’s why more data and research is needed. One rule of thumb applies though: the more violent the impact, the bigger the impact forces, and the chance for damage to occur.
• In case of a head impact, or when suspecting one, immediately and safely leave the activity and seek help from licensed medical professionals. It is advisable to have an accompanying person if concussion is possible.

NORMAL MODE OR TRACKER MODE

• NOTE! Tracker mode is available in head sensor version 1.2, and later versions, and in Pro version. Head sensor version 1.2. was launched in September 2022, hence if you purchased yours before that there is no Tracker mode functionality to them.
• ACT Head Impact Tracker head sensor has two modes to it.

Normal mode

• Recommended mode to use when you have solid Wi-Fi or mobile data connection available throughout the session.

This is how it works:

• Switch the sensor on by pushing on/off button once. LED light blinks long once and then in slow frequency, 1 short blink in every 5 seconds.
• Open ACT Head Impact Tracker smartphone mobile App, log in, ensure location and Bluetooth wireless connection, Wi-Fi or mobile data connections are enabled, on and active. Stay logged in and keep App open and active throughout the whole session duration. If possible, keep the phone open and active (screen lighted), since some mobile phone brands and models may disconnect Bluetooth wireless connection if phone is going to power save mode. If this happens, the sensors cannot transfer the impact data to the App.
• When the sensor detects an impact 10g or over, it tries to send the information to the mobile device with the App immediately using Bluetooth wireless connection.
• If the impact information is not successfully transferred to the mobile phone with the App (the distance between the sensor and mobile phone is too long, data connections are not available or busy, phone is on power save mode and has disconnected
• Bluetooth wireless connection for the App for example), the sensor saves 45 events’ (head sensor versions 1.1 and prior), or 464 events’ (version 1.2 or later, Pro version) information to it and tries to send it as long as the sensor is on. The sensor will transfer all the impacts from its memory using First in Last out -principle. When the small ACT-icon disappears from the left-hand upper corner of the phone and does not reappear or impacts with index numbers missing from the impact history have appeared to the impact history, the sensor’s memory is empty.
• Even if using normal mode, some impact information is frequently saved in the sensor’s memory. Hence, we recommend keeping an eye on the impact
• history. If impact information seems to be missing or impact history is missing index numbers (#X, #XX, #XXX), download the impact information from the sensor. It is recommended to do this every time before the battery is changed, because after changing the battery the time stamp of impacts saved prior the battery change will not be accurate.
• Tracker mode – available in head sensors version 1.2 and later and Pro version
• Recommended mode to use when you do not have Wi-Fi connection or mobile data connection available throughout the session, Using Tracker mode will save energy and prolong the battery’s life span.
• When the sensor detects an impact 10g or over, it saves the event information. No attempt to deliver real time impact information takes place.
• After the session switch all sensors off and switch them back on one by one so that the sensor is in the proximity to the mobile device with the App – which is connected to Wi-Fi or has mobile data (and roaming if needed) connection. The sensor will transfer all the impacts from its memory (depending on the number of impacts, this can take from few seconds to approximately 1 minute). It is recommended to do this every time before the battery is changed, after the battery is changed the time stamp of impacts saved prior the battery change will not be accurate.
• To activate Tracker mode. 1.) Switch the sensor on by pushing on/off button 1 time. Check that the LED light starts blinking in slow frequency to indicate that the sensor is on. 2.) Push the on/off button once for about 2 seconds (keep the button pressed for 2 seconds) until the LED light blinks 3 long blinks and then starts blinking in slow frequency (1 blink / 5 sec). Tracker mode is activated, no real time impact data will be sent, and impact information will be saved in the head sensor’s memory. Please note: you first have to switch the sensor on and only then Tracker mode can be activated.
• To deactivate Tracker mode: push the on/off button once for about 2 seconds, so that you can see the LED light activating (then release the button) and blinking 4 long blinks to indicate Tracker mode is deactivated and sensor is back on normal mode (the slow LED light blinking continues). Alternatively, you can turn off the sensor when it is on Tracker mode.
• See illustrations in the end of this document for more information.

HEAD SENSOR MEMORY DOWNLOAD

• Open the App, log in, stay logged in and keep the mobile device active. Ensure mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi or has mobile data (and roaming if needed) connection. Switch on the head sensor you wish to download information from and place it to the proximity of the mobile device. Ensure the connection is established, a small ACT icon should feature on the top left-hand corner of the App’s screen. The sensor will transfer all the impacts from its memory, depending on the number of impacts, this can take from few seconds to approximately 1 minute. It may be that the page is not refreshing automatically, if so, visit some other page on the App and return to the profile page – this should do the trick. The memory should be emptied when the connection is dismissed – you can tell this has taken place when the ACT-icon disappears from the top left-hand corner of your App’s screen. If the history data is still not complete, repeat the download. Please note there is memory space for 45 (version 1.1 and prior) or 464 (version 1.2 or later, and Pro version) events in the memory. Impacts prior to them are no longer stored and their information is no longer available.
• It is recommended to do this frequently, and every time before the battery is removed or changed. After the battery is changed the time stamp of impacts saved prior changing the battery will not be accurate.
• If you are not certain there is anything in the memory, or if memory is emptied, you can try this trick:
• Drop the head sensor on the table so that you generate an impact to it (LED light blinks once for few seconds)
• Last information is transferred first, so check the index number of the impact you created. The index number is found in each profile’s impact history and can be found under the timestamp – it takes the form #X, #XX, #XXX (e.g. #5, #13, #150). The index numbers are ascending (e.g. #3, #4, #5, #6, #7), hence if the impact you created, and the impact history impacts have consecutive index numbers to them (e.g. #6, #7, #8, #9, #10) and if there are no missing numbers, the memory has been emptied successfully.
• If impacts are still missing from earlier times so that there have not been 45/464 evens or more between now and missing impact, it is possible that there is still information in the memory. However, if 45/464 impacts or more have been recorded after the missing impact, this information is no longer available.

SOME TROUBLESHOOTING

If the sensor does not turn on or function properly, it could be because:

• The battery is inserted upside down.
• The battery is dislocated.
• The battery is empty, or almost empty.
• You pressed the button too fast or too slow, too weakly or on the side of the button.

Problems in adding the head sensor to the App:

• Try switching the sensor off and back on. Add the sensor immediately after switching it on.
• Register sensors one by one. Switch on only one sensor at the time. Switch other sensors off. Then switch the sensor you want to add off and back on and try again.
• Not all mobile device brands and models with Android have been tested and validated to work with ACT Head Impact Tracker smartphone mobile App. See the latest list of tested brands and models in our FAQ in www.act-tracker.com

Impact occurred but there is no notification about it on the App:

• Check that the sensor is on.
• Switch the sensor off and back on.
• Change the battery. The sensor does not function properly when the battery is almost empty.
• The smartphone with App must have location services and Bluetooth wireless connection enabled and active for the App and always when using the head sensor. Also, mobile data with roaming (if needed) must be on and active or you must be connected to Wi-Fi when using the head sensor, or ACT Head Impact Tracker will not work as intended. Check that they are all enabled, switched on and active.
• Keep the distance of the sensor and mobile device with App listening to it as short as possible. The reach could be less than 10 meters in some conditions. If the data connection is missing, recorded impact information is saved in the head sensor and delivered when the sensor is connected to assigned App or the App to the Cloud again.
• The mobile phone with the App is not compatible with ACT Head Impact Tracker system. There are brands and models we have not yet tested, or have found not to work as intended, or do not to work at all with ACT Head Impact Tracker system. Please see frequently updating list of brands and models tested in our FAQ (www.act-tracker.com).
• How to retrieve unsent impact information from the sensor. We recommend that you do this periodically and every time before you remove the battery: – Switch the sensor off and back on in the close proximity to the mobile phone with the App to retrieve any unsent information. The saved impact data will be added to your impact history.
• Visit our FAQ on our website www.act-tracker.com for more help. If nothing helps, the sensor may be defective, or corrupted in manufacturing, transportation or handling. Please contact Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence via email (contact@norspo.com), or the reseller where you bought the sensor from.

WARNING!

• Not suitable for children under 36 months of age. Contains small parts. Risk of suffocation!
• Check the product for damage and wear before every use.
• Check that all parts and locking mechanisms are secure before each use.
• The product may be used only when in good working order and condition.
• Use in adult supervision.
• Do not modify the head sensor in any way. Use only the way instructed.
• WARNING REGARDING CR2032 AND LIR2032 COIN CELL BATTERY!
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Swallowing and ingestion can lead to chemical burns, perforation of intestinal soft tissues and death.
• If you suspect a battery has been swallowed or entered in any body part, seek medical attention immediately.
• CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

SPECIFICATIONS

ACT Head Impact Tracker head sensor

• Dimensions: 46,70mm x 34,40mm x 7,60mm
• Operating temperature: -10C to 40C
• Water/dust protection: Not suitable for watersports or underwater use.
• Communications: Bluetooth 5.0 Low energy. The range may vary significantly depending on multiple factors, such as surroundings. It can be anything from <10 meters (<30 feet) to 100 meters (300 feet). Maximum power: 0 dBm. Operating frequency: 2360-2500 MHz
• Battery: CR2032 replaceable coin cell (> 225mAH) battery, or rechargeable LIR2032 coin cell battery. Battery is not included.
• Battery life span: in versions 1.1 or prior (purchased before November 2022) estimated 8-10 hours operating time. In version 1.2 or later 100-150 hours depending on the battery used.

ACT Head Impact Tracker head sensor Pro

• Dimensions: 46,70mm x 34,40mm x 7,60mm
• Operating temperature: -10C to 40C
• Water/dust protection: Not suitable for watersports or underwater use.
• Communications: Bluetooth 5.0 Low energy. The range may vary significantly depending on multiple factors, such as surroundings. It can be anything from <10 meters (<30 feet) to 100 meters (300 feet). Maximum power: 0 dBm. Operating frequency: 2360-2500 MHz
• Battery: CR2032 replaceable coin cell (> 225mAH) battery, or rechargeable LIR2032 coin cell battery. Battery is not included.
• Battery life span: estimated 80-100 hours depending on the battery used.

SENSOR STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

• When not in use, always store the sensor in a clean and dry place at room temperature. Clean the sensor’s outer surface using only a moist soft cloth or sponge. Use only water, do not use any detergents, soaps, other chemical substances or harsh cleaning agents. Do not put it in the washing machine or under water. Do not use sunscreens, other skin products or hair products in the proximity of the head sensor. Do not leave in direct sunlight, expose to heat or cold, moisture, chemicals or mechanical wear and tear. Do not place near or on a direct heat source, or in direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Damage due to improper handling is not covered by the warranty.

DISPOSAL

• Dispose the product and packaging materials according to current local regulations. Keep the product and packaging materials out of reach of children.
• Dispose of the product and packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Batteries should not be disposed with your household waste. All batteries must be disposed in an environmentally friendly manner, in accordance with current local battery disposal regulations.

Please recycle

WARRANTIES

• Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence warrants the original purchaser of this product that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three months from the original date of purchase. Save the original purchase receipt. This warranty applies to the material and workmanship only and does not apply to misuse or improper handling. The warranty does not apply to defects or physical damage resulting from abuse, neglect, improper repair, improper fit, alterations, or use unintended by the manufacturer. The warranty does not affect your statutory rights. If the head sensor is found to be defective in materials or workmanship within three months from the date of original purchase, please contact the reseller or Northern Sports Insight and
• Intelligence via email at contact@norspo.com with “Head sensor defect” in the subject field. Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence will, at its sole option, either repair or replace the head sensor. Any repairs under the warranty, statutory guarantees or through goodwill do not extend the warranty period. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts.

REGULATORY STATEMENT

• Hazardous substances (RoHS): Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy certifies that this product and its packaging are in compliance with European Union Directive RoHS 3 (EU Directive 2015/863) on the restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronics equipment.

EU Regulatory Conformance

• Hereby, We, Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy, declare that the radio equipment types in ACT Head Impact Tracker head sensor and ACT Head Impact Tracker head sensor Pro are in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU.
• Declaration of Conformity (should include manufacturer contact info.)
• The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available in the end of this document. This document can be accessed in the following internet address: www.act-tracker.com

PATENT, TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT

• Patented in Europe. Patent pending in USA. is a registered trademark of Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy in EU and USA.
• 2023 Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy. All Rights Reserved.

DISCLAIMER

• We do not guarantee that ACT Head Impact Tracker products or services will meet your requirements. We do not guarantee that ACT Head Impact Tracker mobile application, head sensor hardware or firmware, cloud service or firmware, data transfer or any other part of the products or services, any information obtained from using the products or services will be error-free, secure or timely. We do not guarantee that information received or not received when using ACT Head Impact Tracker is accurate or reliable, or that the errors in the products or services are corrected. We cannot guarantee that ACT Head Impact Tracker products or services, or any content therein, will always be available or uninterrupted.

MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR

• Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy
• Address: Northern Sports Insight and Intelligence Oy, Terkko Health Hub, Haartmaninkatu 4, Building 14, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
• Email:contact@norspo.com
• User Manual for ACT Head Impact Tracker head sensor (latest firmware versions: ACT Head Impact Tracker 0.52 and ACT Head Impact Tracker Pro 0.61.). This manual was last updated the 8th of August, 2023.
• We may occasionally issue updates to this document. Please check www.act-tracker.com for updated and latest information. Please see FAQ for use, operation, management and troubleshooting at www.act-tracker.com

Illustrated instructions on wear and use

Adding hook and loop -tape to the sensor

Place the sensor on the table head-side down and back side up. The glue tape area on the sensor is covered by a yellow cover foil (1.). If you want to use hook and loop tape to attach the head sensor, take one piece of hook tape, remove the yellow cover foil from the sensor’s glue area and cover foil of hook tape piece. Add the hook tape on top of the glue area on the head sensor as shown in picture 2.

Wearing the sensor

• Attach the head sensor to a headband or other accessory so that the head sensor is in between the head and the accessory.
• Place the sensor in the area where no impacts occur. We recommend placing the sensor on the back side of the head, on the area behind the ear. Do not place the head sensor on a forehead, on the temple or on the back of your head for example. Do not wear the sensor on the neck. If you feel pressure or discomfort, the sensor is not in the right place.

Battery use

• Open the hatch on the back side by lifting it upwards.
• Slide in the coin cell battery underneath the silver holder bridge. Make sure the plus-side of the battery is upwards towards you, and away from the circuit board.
• Make sure the battery is set exactly on top of the silver-colored circle underneath the bridge.
• Don’t push the battery too far or you might damage the electronics.
• Remove the battery by sliding it out by pushing it gently from the side on your fingertip or nail.
• Close the hatch by pressing the sides firmly together to seal the locks. Check that sides are seamlessly connected to each other. The sensor turns on when battery is applied, but not all the components necessarily do. Switch the sensor off and back on before use.

Switching the sensor on

• Switch the sensor on by pressing the on/off- button once slowly and firmly. Red LED light next to the button starts blinking in slow frequency to signal the sensor is on. If the light blinks in high frequency (in fast pace), the battery is almost empty. Change the battery or ACT Head Impact Tracker might not work as intended. If the light does not come on at all, try with new battery. If the light is still not turning on at all, or the light turns on but it is not blinking, the head sensor is not working and should be replaced.

Switching the sensor off

• Turn sensor off by pressing the on/off-button twice slowly and firmly. Wait to see one long red LED light signal and then no more blinking to ensure the sensor is switched off.

Activating tracker mode

• Switch the head sensor on by pushing the on/off button once.
• Push the on/off button one time for about 2 seconds (1 long push), the LED light blinks 3 long blinks to show the tracker mode is activated. Then blinks slowly (1 blink every 5 seconds) to indicate that the head sensor is on. Please note: when the tracker mode is on, no real time impact information will be sent to the App. You can download all the impact data recorded by switching the sensor off and back on again, or by returning to normal mode by deactivating Tracker mode.

Deactivating tracker mode

• When tracker mode is on, push the on/off button one time for about 2 seconds (1 long push). The LED light blinks 4 long blinks to show the tracker mode is deactivated. LED light continues blinking slowly (1 blink every 5 seconds) to indicate the head sensor is on. You can either continue using ACT Head Impact Tracker on a normal mode or switch off the sensor by pushing on/off button twice.

Declaration of Conformity

• https://www.act-tracker.com/contact/
• contact@norspo.com

Documents / Resources

| ACT Head Impact Tracker Pro Head Sensors [pdf] User Manual
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