The Riddell InSite Impact Response System for Axiom is a comprehensive system designed to measure impacts in football helmets and provide real-time alerts for significant impact events. It consists of three main components: the InSite Axiom Player Unit, a USB Cable and AC Charger, and the Riddell Sideline Monitor (RSM).
Function Description:
The primary function of the Riddell InSite system is to monitor and record impacts experienced by football players during practices and games. The InSite Axiom Player Unit, installed within Riddell helmets, contains a flexible sensor array ("Sensor") and a small wireless radio transceiver ("Transmitter"). These units measure impacts as they occur on the field. When an impact exceeds a predetermined threshold, which is specific to the player's level of play and playing position, an alert is wirelessly sent to the Riddell Sideline Monitor. This allows coaches and medical staff on the sidelines to be immediately aware of potentially significant impact events.
The system also facilitates the management of player units, including adoption, assignment to players, and unassignment. It tracks impact event data, which is uploaded to the Riddell ITT database and website for further analysis and review. The RSM also allows for firmware updates to the Player Units, ensuring the system operates with the latest software.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Player Unit Components: Flexible sensor array ("Sensor") and a wireless radio transceiver ("Transmitter").
- Player Unit Battery: Non-rechargeable battery with an approximate one-year life, depending on usage. The battery must be replaced annually during reconditioning by a Riddell factory-authorized reconditioning center. Failure to replace the battery renders the Player Unit inoperable.
- Player Unit Power Management: Advanced system that automatically puts the unit into sleep mode when motionless and into active operation upon detecting motion, optimizing battery life.
- Riddell Sideline Monitor (RSM): An Android cell phone running a dedicated application. The officially supported phone for RSM is the Samsung Galaxy S10.
- Wireless Communication: Player Units wirelessly send alert data to the RSM.
- Impact Thresholds: Predetermined thresholds are specific to the player's level of play and playing position, configured by the InSite Impact Response System administrator during player profile setup.
- Data Upload: RSM uploads event data (notifications and impacts) to the Riddell ITT database and website.
- Firmware Version: The RSM application and Player Units have firmware versions that can be checked and updated. The RSM version is displayed in the application menu (e.g., "5.0.0.(70)"), and the Player Unit firmware version is found in the "Configuration" settings after connecting to the unit (e.g., "5.0.0.109").
Usage Features:
- Player Unit Installation: Player Units are installed within Riddell helmets. They are available with new helmet purchases or as retrofit packages.
- RSM Login and Dashboard: Upon launching the RSM application, users log in with their email and password. The main dashboard displays activity from connected Player Units, including active players and notifications.
- Player Unit Management:
- Adding/Adopting: Player Units can be adopted by a team and then assigned to specific players. This involves selecting available units from the RSM application and confirming the adoption.
- Assigning: Adopted Player Units are assigned to players, linking the unit's serial number to a player's profile.
- Unassigning/Un-adopting: Player Units can be unassigned from a player and un-adopted from a team, allowing them to be switched to different teams or re-assigned. This process involves selecting the unit from the "ASSIGNED" tab, unassigning it, and then removing it from the team via the "UN-ASSIGNED" tab.
- Alert Monitoring: The RSM displays notifications for high impact events. A popup window shows the player number, player name, and event time. The "Notifications" area on the dashboard provides a list of notifications organized by player.
- RSM Version Information: The current RSM application version can be viewed in the application's main menu.
- Player Unit Firmware Version: The firmware version of a Player Unit can be checked by connecting to the unit via the RSM, navigating to "Device Settings," and then "Configuration."
- RSM Updates: The RSM application can be updated to new versions. This involves receiving a popup notification, downloading the new ".apk" file from a website, uninstalling the current RSM version (which will result in the loss of pending data uploads), and then installing the new version. Users must accept permissions for the new application to run.
- Player Unit Firmware Updates: The RSM can update a Player Unit's firmware. This is done by connecting to the desired Player Unit via the RSM, navigating to "Device Settings," and then selecting "Device Firmware Update." The updated firmware is then loaded onto the PU.
- Alert Response: When an alert is received, users should follow their program's concussion and head injury assessment protocol. Information on CDC concussion guidelines is provided.
- InSite System Alerts: The system provides two types of impact alerts: "Single Impact" (for impacts exceeding a predetermined threshold) and "Multiple Impact" (for cumulative exposure exceeding a threshold over a 7-day period). These alerts are customized based on level of play and playing position.
Maintenance Features:
- Player Unit Battery Replacement: The Player Unit's non-rechargeable battery must be replaced annually during reconditioning by a Riddell factory-authorized reconditioning center.
- Player Unit Reconditioning: Riddell recommends reconditioning Player Units once per year. This process includes factory testing and internal battery replacement.
- Cleaning InSite Equipment:
- Sideline Monitor: Follow general phone care guidelines. Avoid strong detergents, cleaning solvents, rubbing alcohol, or other solvents, as they can damage the monitor and void the warranty.
- Player Unit: Clean the Player Unit and sensor pad gently with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth. Dampen the cloth with soapy water. Do not submerge the Player Unit sensor pad and transmitter in liquid or machine wash. Avoid strong detergents or cleaning solvents.
- Overliner: The Overliner can be disassembled from the helmet and Player Unit for cleaning. Hand wash with a sparing amount of mild household laundry detergent, rinse completely, and hang to air dry. When disassembling the Player Unit from the Overliner, care must be taken to avoid creasing or tearing the Player Unit Sensor.
- After Play Equipment Management:
- Player Units: Leave Player Units in helmets and powered on; they will enter a sleep state when motionless.
- Sideline Monitor: View information and charge as needed.
- Software: Review alerts using ITT Software, make equipment/team configuration changes, and sync Sideline Monitors for all affected teams.
- Troubleshooting: The manual indicates that troubleshooting procedures are available to identify and resolve concerns regarding InSite operation. Contact Riddell Customer Service for assistance.
Warranty:
Riddell warrants InSite to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, provided there has been normal use and proper maintenance. The warranty does not cover other warranties, express or implied, or any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer is not liable for any consequential damages resulting from the use of its products. Devices covered by the warranty should be returned to Riddell with proof of purchase.
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