Technical Manual

Getting Started
Establishing a Connection to a stimulator
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To establish a Bluetooth connection to the BIOwand app for the first time, proceed as follows:
1. Switch on the device with the Bluetooth interface on which the BIOwand app is installed.
2. Ensure that BIOwand is ready for use.
3. On the device on which the BIOwand app is installed, open the menu to establish a Bluetooth
connection.
4. View all available Bluetooth devices.
5. Select the desired BIOwand.
The display name of the respective BIOwand is printed on its type plate.
6. In the menu, select the Connect menu item.
The Bluetooth status indicator (LED) on the BIOwand starts flashing blue.
7. Within a max. 30s, press the Pair/Disconnect key of the BIOwand to establish the Bluetooth
connection.
The Bluetooth status indicator (LED) lights up blue continuously.
Disconnecting the BIOwand Bluetooth connection
To disconnect the Bluetooth connection, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Pair/Disconnect key of the BIOwand to disconnect the Bluetooth connection.
The Bluetooth status indicator (LED), which lights up blue continuously, turns off.
Establishing a Connection to a stimulator
To establish a connection to a stimulator, proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that there is a Bluetooth connection to the device on which the BIOwand app is installed.
2. Ensure that the BIOwand app is installed and running.
3. Place the programming head on the patient, at the point where the stimulator is implanted or the
external stimulator is attached.
4. Ensure the connection quality between the programming head and the stimulator using the
telemetry status indicator (ring LED) on the PGH, see Telemetry Status Indicator on the
Programming Head [Page11].
5. Follow all further instructions and proceed as described in the documentation for the BIOwand
app.