EVALUATION
SMEDLEY DIGITAL HAND
DYNAMOMETER
MODEL 12-0286
ver 6/07
ELECTRONIC HAND DYNAMOMETER
EVALUATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
(Please read instructions before using this hand dynamometer.)
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
The Baseline® Electronic Hand Dynamometer is a good match and
companion for gymnasts, tennis players, rock climbers and also serves as a
recuperating muscle training device for muscular injury as part of physical
therapy. The grip-strength hand dynamometer comes with the following
special features:
1. High precision power gauging, giving momentary digital read-out of
gripping power.
2. Auto capturing of maximum achieved grip strength and display of the value.
3. Assessment of results according to age and gender group.
4. Saving/storage, and retrieval of results for different users.
SPECIFICATIONS
UNIT: kg / lb
MAX. CAPACITY : 90 kg / 198 lb
DIVISION (RESOLUTION) = 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
POWER: 2 x 1.5V AAA BATTERIES
TOLERANCE: ± 0.5 kg / 1 lb
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:
TEMPERATURE = 0~35°C; RELATIVE HUMIDITY = 30~90%
FEATURES
1. Design principle: bionics, ergonomics.
2. Adjustable handle, suitable for users of different ages, suitable for 5position testing protocols.
3. Fashionable, easy-to-use design.
4. Equipped with high precision strain gauge sensor.
5. Easy-to-read 0.8” (21mm) LCD digits.
6. Mulit-functions including user data setting; grip testing; test result
comparison, save and recall.
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SWITCH / SET
UP / USER CODE
ADJUSTING KNOB
HANDEL
RESET TO ZERO / START
LCD
DOWN / RECALL
HANDLE ADJUSTING
INDICATION
BATTERY
BAFFLE
BATTERY
CASE COVER
HANDLE
OUTLINE
TO REPLACE BATTERIES
• Open battery case cover at the back of dy-
namometer;
• Take out used batteries;
• Install new batteries by putting one side of
the battey beneath battery baffle and
pressing down the other side. Please take
note to polarity.
LCD ICONS DESCRIPTION
UP / DOWN
(COMPARED TO LAST RECORD) TEST RESULT
MAX. GRIP VALUE
USER CODE
GENDER
UNIT (Kg /Lb)
AGE
STATUS
WEAK NORMAL STRONG GRIP
FLUCTUATION
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PRELIMINARY ADJUSTMENT
By turning the adjusting knob left or right,
you can adjust the handle up or down to get an
ideal grasp. eg: User with large hand can adjust
the handle upwards by turning the adjusting knob
the right. There are 5 pre-marked settings.
TO SET USER PARAMETERS
TO TEST UNDER USER MEMORY MODE
After testing, LCD will show user code, gender, max. grip value, and grip value status (weak,
normal, strong). Press “ON / SET” 3 seconds to switch off. Auto shut-off occurs if LCD shows
the same reading for 20 seconds.
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TO CONVERT UNIT
READY FOR TESTING
TO CONVERT UNIT BETWEEN Kg & Lb
TO CONVERT UNIT BETWEEN Kg & Lb
SHOW MAX. GRIP
VALUE IN THE TEST
PRESS
PRESS
SHOW MAX. GRIP
VALUE IN THE TEST
RESET TO ZERO AND
START ANOTHER TEST
PRESS
SHOW MAX. GRIP VALUE IN THE TEST
HOLD THE HANDLE TIGHTLY AND RELEASE
WAIT UNTIL LCD
SHOWS “O.O”
POWER OFF
PRESS
READY FOR TESTING
SHOW MAX. GRIP VALUE IN THE TEST
PRESS
GRIP VALUE SAVED
TO RESET AND RETEST
QUICK TEST MODE
Press “ON/SET” 3 seconds to switch off. Auto shut-off occurs if LCD shows the same reading
for 20 seconds.
TO SAVE TEST RESULT
After saving, dynamometer will return to testing mode.
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RECALL TEST RESULT
POWER OFF
PRESS
SHOW LAST RECORD
PRESS FOR SELECT
MALE
FEMALE
WEAK
AGE
NORMAL
STRONG
WEAK
NORMAL
STRONG
After recalling, you can press “ON/SET” to convert unit, or press
“START” to start grip testing.
APPENDIX:
PHYSICAL STATUS ACCORDING TO THE RESULT GIVEN
BY THE DYNAMOMETER (in kg)
1. PLEASE TAKE NOTE TO POLARITY WHEN REPLACING BATTERIES;
2. AVOID TOUCHING THE LCD;
3. IF DYNAMOMETER CANNOT BE SWITCHED ON, PLEASE CHECK IF BATTERIES ARE
PROPERLY INSTALLED;
4. TREAT THIS DYNAMOMETER WITH CARE AS IT IS A PRECISION INSTRUMENT;
5. IF THE DYNAMOMETER IS NOT GOING TO BE USED FOR LONG TIME, REMOVE
BATTERIES;
6. NOT SUITABLE FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
ADVICE FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE
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