Otto Bock C-Brace - Warnings;Error Signals

Beep signal Additional action performed Event
Check the following points:
• Was weight put on the leg with the
product or was there movement in the
knee joint?
• Is the spring element in the foot
region bent and therefore defective?
• Was calibration performed?
17.2.2 Warnings/error signals
Error during use
Beep signal Event
3x long Battery charge level under 10%
5x long Battery charge level under 5%
10x long, then switching
to empty battery mode
Battery charge level approx. 1%
Beep signal Event Required action
1x short at intervals of
approx. 1 second
Overheated hydraulic unit Reduce activity
Error of moderate severity:
e.g. a sensor is not operational
Switch to safety mode
Walking possible with restrictions
Attempt to reset this error by connecting
the battery charger. If this error persists,
the product must be inspected by an
authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
Ongoing short beep sig
nal
Loss of spring contact/loss of sensor
screw contact
The beep signal can be muted by press
ing the top button on the joint unit (5
seconds).
Restore contact with the spring or sensor
screw. By pressing the top button on the
joint unit (5 seconds), check the sensor
contact. The check is confirmed by a long
beep signal.
If this error persists, the product must be
inspected by an authorised Ottobock Ser
vice Centre.
Ongoing short beep sig
nal
Active safety mode
Walking possible with restrictions
The product must be inspected by an
authorised Ottobock Service Centre
Severe error:
e.g. failure of valve drives
Possibly no switching into safety mode
Undetermined product behaviour
The product must be inspected by an
authorised Ottobock Service Centre
Continuous beep signal
Total failure:
Electronic control no longer possible
Safety mode active or undetermined valve
state
Undetermined product behaviour
The product must be inspected by an
authorised Ottobock Service Centre
Error while charging the product
LED on
power sup
ply
LED on
battery
charger
Error Resolution
Country-specific plug adapter not fully
engaged on power supply
Check whether the country-specific plug
adapter is fully engaged on the power
supply.
Non-functional wall socket Check wall socket with another electric
appliance.
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Appendices
C-Brace