Appendix

Support, Warranty, Training Resources and Trouble-shooting

Customer Support

For support, please contact your local representative or Support at Tobii Dynavox. In order to receive assistance as quickly as possible, make sure you have access to your TD Pilot device and, if possible, an internet connection. You should also be able to supply the serial number of the device, which you find under the Adjustable Stand on the TD Pilot Base.

For further product information and other support resources, please visit the Tobii Dynavox website www.tobiidynavox.com.

Warranty

Please read the Manufacturer’s Warranty paper included in the package.

iPads purchased together with TD Pilot are not covered by this manufacturer's warranty

Tobii Dynavox does not warrant that the Software on the TD Pilot will meet your requirements, that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that all software errors will be corrected.

Tobii Dynavox does not warrant that the TD Pilot will meet Customer requirements, that the operation of the TD Pilot will be uninterrupted, or that the TD Pilot is free from bugs or other defects. Customer acknowledges that the TD Pilot will not function for all individuals and in all light conditions.

Please read this User’s Manual carefully before using the device. The warranty is only valid if the device is used according to the User’s Manual. Disassembling the TD Pilot Base will void the warranty.

It is recommended to keep the original packaging materials for the TD Pilot.

If the device needs to be returned to Tobii Dynavox for Warranty-related issues or repair, it is beneficial that the original packaging or equivalent is used for shipping. Most shipping carriers require at least 2 inches of packing material around the device.

Note: Due to Joint Commission regulations, any shipping materials (including boxes) sent to Tobii Dynavox must be discarded.

Training Resources

No specific training is required for the safe and effective use of the primary operating functions of the TD Pilot.

Tobii Dynavox offers a range of training resources for the TD Pilot products and related communication products. You can find them on the Tobii Dynavox website, www.tobiidynavox.com, including Getting Started Guides, webinars and Software Training Cards. The TD Pilot Getting Started Guide and Software Training Cards are delivered with the TD Pilot device.

Trouble-shooting Guide

If the TD Pilot does not Power up

Connect the power supply and wait a couple of minutes to allow charging before trying to power up the device again. If the device does not start up correctly, please contact Customer Support. See Customer Support for contact information.

How do I carry out a Power Reset on the TD Pilot?

Hold down the power button of the device for 10 seconds. Doing so will power off the device regardless of what it was doing. To turn it back on, momentarily press the power button and the device will start up and turn on.

This will not reset the iPadOS device; that must be done as a separate step.

If the device does not start up correctly, please contact Customer Support. See Customer Support for contact information.

How can I tell if the TD Pilot Base is Connected to the iPadOS Device?

In iPadOS go to: Settings > General > About.

If the TD Pilot Base is powered on and properly connected to the iPad you should see Tobii Dynavox Pilot near the bottom.

Refining Eye Gaze

If you are having difficulty using eye gaze with the TD Pilot, this list of common issues and solutions may help you. Try one or more of the solutions, since sometimes a combination results in successfully resolving the problem.

Issue

Solution

Eye tracker does not detect eyes.

  • Be sure TD Pilot is charged and powered on.
  • Make sure AssistiveTouch is enabled, see Setting up AssistiveTouch.
  • Verify that the cable connecting the TD Pilot device to the iPad is securely plugged in .
  • Check positioning of device and person.
  • Review information on glare from glasses

Accuracy is not good.

  • Check positioning of device and person, then recalibrate.
  • Review solutions for problems noted below. More than one may apply.

Accuracy gets worse over time.

  • Recalibrate. Remember to check positioning before doing so.
  • Look away or close eyes for a moment to refocus.
  • Decrease brightness of display: iPad OS Settings > Display & Brightness
  • Increase the text size to make text-based targets larger: iPad OS Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size
  • See Experiencing eye strain or dryness” below.

Glare from glasses seems to be interfering.

  • Clean glasses.
  • Limit or eliminate light coming from behind the person using the device.
  • If the user wears multifocal lenses, try repositioning the device to take advantage of the portion of the lens meant for computer use.

Pointer response lags.

  • Increase Responsiveness setting: TD CoPilot Settings > AssistiveTouch

Difficulty holding dwell for sufficient time.

  • Shorten dwell time:
    • Assistive Touch: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch > Dwell Control Seconds 
    • TD Talk Keyboard Buttons:TD Talk > Settings > Keyboard
    • TD Talk Non-Keyboard Buttons: TD Talk > Settings > Activation
    • TD Snap Global: Edit > User > Access Method > Selection Type > Dwell Time 
    • TD Snap for Specific Buttons: Edit > Select button(s) > Access Method > Dwell Time Turn off Match User settings > Dwell Time 
  • Adjusting dwell time in iPadOS Settings affects AssistiveTouch only. Adjusting dwell time in TD Talk or TD Snap affects your communication software only.
  • Increase Movement Tolerance: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch
  • Decrease Responsiveness setting: TD CoPilot Settings > AssistiveTouch

Selections happen too fast or accidentally.

  • Lengthen dwell time:
    • Assistive Touch: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch > Dwell Control Seconds
    • TD Talk Keyboard Buttons: TD Talk > Settings > Keyboard
    • TD Talk Non-Keyboard Buttons: TD Talk > Settings > Activation
    • TD Snap Global: Edit > User > Access Method > Selection Type > Dwell Time 
    • TD Snap for Specific Buttons: Edit > Select button(s) > Access Method > Dwell Time >Turn off Match User settings > Dwell Time
  • Adjusting dwell time in iPadOS Settings affects AssistiveTouch only. Adjusting dwell time in TD Talk or TD Snap affects your communication software only.
  • Decrease Movement Tolerance: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch

Pointer is jumpy or drifts.

  • Decrease Responsiveness setting: TD CoPilot Settings > AssistiveTouch
  • Remove color from the Pointer: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control > Color
  • Adjust the size of the Pointer: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control

Cannot see Pointer.

  • Modify the size and color of the Pointer to make it stand out: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control

AssistiveTouch Menu button interferes or distracts.

  • Move the AssistiveTouch Menu button on the screen.
  • Decrease Idle Opacity of the AssistiveTouch Menu button: iPad OS Settings >Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch

Feeling of motion sickness.

  • Reduce Brightness of screen: iPad OS Settings >Display & Brightness
  • Remove color from Pointer: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control
  • Enable Reduce Motion setting: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Motion
  • Enable Prefer Cross-Fade Transitions setting: iPad OS Settings > Accessibility > Motion

Experiencing eye strain or dryness.

  • Take breaks.
  • Reduce Brightness: iPad OS Settings > Display & Brightness
  • Increase text size: iPad OS Settings > Display & Brightness > Text Size
  • Consult physician.

Eyes do not move together (strabismus).

  • Identify the stronger eye and calibrate with that eye only.
  • Consult physician.

Involuntary eye movements (nystagmus).

  • Reposition the device to see if there is an area in the visual field in which nystamoid movement decreases.

Compliance Information

The TD Pilot is CE marked in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and complies with applicable harmonized standards and the General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR).

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Modifications not expressly approved by Tobii Dynavox could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

For P15B Equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

For Portable Devices

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

  1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device was tested for typical hand held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the sides of the device. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.

CE Statement

This product is CE marked as an accessory to a medical device in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and conforms to the applicable General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR).

Directives and Standards

The TD Pilot complies with the following directives:

The TD Pilot device has been tested to comply with IEC/EN 60601-1 Ed 3.1, IEC/EN 62368-1, ISO 14971:2019 and other relevant standards for the intended markets.

Status LED Information

LED Information

State

Meaning

LED

Power Adapter Connected?

TD Pilot Power

TD Pilot Battery

iPad Battery

OFF

NO

OFF

Unknown

OFF

YES

Charged

Unknown

BLUE

(YES)

Charging

Unknown

PULSING BLUE

(YES)

ON

Charging

PULSING GREEN

YES

Charged

PULSING GREEN

NO

Discharging

RED

-

FAULT

Technical Specifications

Standard TD Pilot

Standard

Tobii Dynavox TD Pilot

Type/Model

TD Pilot

iPadOS Device

Apple iPad Pro 13 6th gen 256 GB

Operating System

Apple iPadOS 18

Rear Display

480 × 128 pixels

Dimensions (WxHxD) TD Pilot

30,4 × 25,5 × 9,0 cm

12.0 × 10.0 × 3.5 inches

Dimensions (WxHxD) TD Pilot Base

28,8 × 20,4 × 9,0 cm

11.3 × 8.0 × 3.5 inches

Weight TD Pilot

2,14 kg

4,7 lbs

Weight TD Pilot Base

1.2 kg

2.7 lbs

Speakers

2 × 10 W Closed Box Speakers

Connectors

1 × Thunderbolt/USB 4 (iPadOS device)

1 × USB-C

2 × 3.5 mm Switch connector interface, (Pin out for mono plug: Sleeve = Common ground, Tip = Signal)

1 × 3.5 mm” Headphone jack (stereo) with jack detection

1 × 15 VDC in 1.65/4 mm (Power connector)

Buttons

1 × Top button (iPadOS device)

1 × Volume up/down (iPadOS device)

1 × Power On

1 × Track Status

Eye Tracker (optional)

Tobii IS5TDL Module

Expected Service Life

5 years

Typical Average Battery Run Time

~10 h

Battery Charge Time

Maximum 4 h (10-90%)

Deskstand

Integrated

Mounting Systems Supported

Tobii Dynavox QR adapter plate for Daessy and REHAdapt

Power Supply

65 W AC adapter

IP class

IP53

Pass for device only, with I/O covers in place.

IP22

Without I/O covers.

Device Power Adapter

Item

Specification

Manufacturer

Mascot AS

Type

3320–15

Model

3320

Input voltage

90 to 264 VAC

Input current (max)

1.5 A

Input frequency

50 to 60 Hz

Output current

4 A

Rated output voltage

15.0 VDC

Battery pack

Item

Specification

Remark

Battery Technology

Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack with gas gauge (SMBus v1.1 interface)

Cell

6× NCR18650GA

Battery Pack Capacity

71,28 Wh

Initial capacity, new battery pack

Nominal Voltage

10.8 Vdc, 6600mAh

Charge Time

Maximum 4 h

Charge from 10 to 90%

Cycle Life

300 cycles

Minimum 75% of initial capacity remaining

Allowable Operating Temperature

0 – 45 °C, 45-85%RH

Charge condition

-20 – 60 °C, 45-85%RH

Discharge condition

Storage Temperature

-20 – 35 °C, 45-85%RH

1 year

-20 – 40 °C, 45-85%RH

6 months

-20 – 45 °C, 45-85%RH

1 month

-20 – 50 °C, 45-85%RH

1 week

Storage Time 1

Maximum 6 months @ charge ≥ 40%

Do not store battery packs for a long time with less than 40% charge level.

  1. It is recommended that the battery shall not be stored in the device if the device is not going to be used within 6 months. If the battery is removed, the battery will not be drained as quickly as when stored in the device.

Eye Tracker

If installed

Technical Specifications

Tobii IS5TDL Module

Working Distance 

45 — 95 cm
20 — 37 inches

Freedom of Head Movement 1
(Width x Height)

˜20 × 20cm (7.9 × 7.9 inches) @ 50 cm from screen
˜35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 inches) between 65 – 80 cm from screen 

Positioning

Distance (from screen)

Track box size (Width × Height)

Track box depth

 

45 — 95 cm (20 — 37 in)

20 × 20 — 35 × 35 cm (7.9 × 7.9 — 13.8 × 13.8 in)

50 cm (19.7 in)

Gaze Data Rate

33 Hz

Gaze Sample Rate

133 Hz

Eye tracking technique

Video-based pupil- and corneal- reflection eye tracking with dark and bright pupil illumination modes.

Outdoor Usage Possible

Yes

User Calibration
(former tracking robustness)


>98%

Detect Gaze

Interaction >30Hz

 

98% for 95% of population2

Gaze Accuracy

Across 95% of population3

 

<1.58 degrees

Gaze Precision

Across 95% of population3

 

<0.2°

Max Head Movement Speed

Eye Position

Gaze Data

 

40 cm/s (15.7 in/s)

10 cm/s (3.9 in/s)

Max Head Tilt

25°

Max Yaw, pitch

25°

Data Flow and Data Rate

Gaze Latency

Gaze Recovery

 

17 ms

0 ms

Mounting

Built-in

Power Supply

Built-in

  1. Freedom of head movement describes the volume in front of the tracker in which the user must have at least one of the eyes. The numbers are specified parallel/orthogonal to screen surface.
  2. The test population excluded those who would wear correctional glasses with a +5.00 diopter or higher or suffer from an eye disease.
  3. The degree-of-accuracy and precision over percentage-of-population numbers result from extensive testing across representatives of the whole population. We have made use of hundreds of thousands of diagnostic images and performed tests on approximately 800 individuals with different conditions, vision, ethnicities, everyday dust, smudges or blemishes around their eyes, with eyes out of focus, etc.  This has resulted in a much more robust and high-performance eye tracking experience and a much more realistic representation of true performance across the whole population, not just in a mathematically “ideal” scenario.
  4. The “ideal” degree numbers are the previous standard of measuring accuracy and precision, both previously from Tobii and presently from all eye tracking competitors. Though “ideal” numbers are useful to get a general feel about comparative quality and performance, they are not applicable to real world usage in the same way as quantitative degree-of-accuracy and precision over percentage-of-population numbers based on extensive testing across representatives of the whole population.

Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration

Below cables information are provided for EMC reference

Cable

Max. cable length

Shielded/unshielded

Number

Cable classification

AC Power Cord

0.9 m

Unshielded

1 Set

AC Power

DC Power Cord

1.65 m

Shielded

1 Set

DC Power

Two Switch Button Cables

1.44 m

Shielded

1 Set

Signal

USB cable

0.26 m

Shielded

1 Set

Signal

Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

This electrical medical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the user manual; The equipment conforms to this IEC 60601-1-2:2014+A1:2020 standard for both immunity and emissions. Nevertheless, special precautions need to be observed:

STATEMENT: For the purpose of its operation, the equipment has wireless communication function, it includes RF transmitter and receiver, 2.4 GHz, Pulse modulation.

STATEMENT: The equipment is designed compatible with high frequency surgical equipment; the condition includes working or standby in close proximity to high frequency surgical equipment.

EMI Compliance Table — Emission

Phenomenon

Compliance

Electromagnetic environment

RF emissions

CISPR 11 Group 1, Class B

Home healthcare environment

Harmonic distortion

IEC 61000-3-2 Class A

Home healthcare environment

Voltage fluctuations and flicker

IEC 61000-3-3 Compliance

Home healthcare environment

EMS Compliance Table — Enclosure Port

Phenomenon

Basic EMC standard

Immunity test levels

Home healthcare environment

Electrostatic Discharge

IEC 61000-4-2

±8 kV contact
±2kV, ±4kV, ±8kV, ±15kV air

Radiated RF EM field

IEC 61000-4-3

10 V/m
80MHz-2.7GHz
80% AM at 1kHz

Proximity fields from RF wireless communications equipment

IEC 61000-4-3

Refer to table

Rated power frequency magnetic fields

IEC 61000-4-8

30A/m
50Hz or 60Hz

EMS Compliance Table — Proximity fields from RF wireless communications equipment

Test frequency (MHz)

Band (MHz)

Immunity test levels

Home healthcare environment

385

380-390

Pulse modulation 18Hz, 27V/m

450

430-470

FM, ±5kHz deviation, 1kHz sine, 28V/m

710

704-787

Pulse modulation 217Hz, 9V/m

745

780

810

800-960

Pulse modulation 18Hz, 28V/m

870

930

1720

1700-1990

Pulse modulation 217Hz, 28V/m

1845

1970

2450

2400-2570

Pulse modulation 217Hz, 28V/m

5240

5100-5800

Pulse modulation 217Hz, 9V/m

5500

5785

EMS Compliance Table — Input a.c. power Port

Phenomenon

Basic EMC standard

Immunity test levels

Home healthcare environment

Electrical fast transients/burst

IEC 61000-4-4

±2 kV
100 kHz repetition frequency

Surges Line-to-line

IEC 61000-4-5

±0.5 kV, ±1 kV

Conducted disturbances induced by RF fields

IEC 61000-4-6

3V, 0.15 MHz - 80 MHz
6 V in ISM bands and amateur radio bands between 0.15 MHz and 8 0MHz
80% AM at 1 kHz

Voltage dips

IEC 61000-4-11

0% UT; 0.5 cycle
At 0º, 45º, 90º, 135º, 180º, 225º, 270º and 315º

0% UT; 1 cycle
and
70% UT; 25/30 cycles
Single phase: at 0º

Voltage interruptions

IEC 61000-4-11

0% UT; 250/300 cycles

EMS Compliance Table — Signal input/output parts Port

Phenomenon

Basic EMC standard

Immunity test levels

Home healthcare environment

Conducted disturbances induced by RF fields

IEC 61000-4-6

3V, 0.15 MHz - 80 MHz
6 V in ISM bands and amateur radio bands between 0.15 MHz and 80 MHz
80% AM at 1 kHz

Approved Accessories

Description

Model

Tobii Dynavox Part No.

TD Pilot AC Adapter (Power Supply)

NGE60-TD

1000769

Battery pack

TDBW1

13000162

Eye Gaze for TD Pilot

Tobii IS5L Module

520223

For information about the latest approved Tobii Dynavox Accessories, please visit the www.tobiidynavox.com website or contact your local Tobii Dynavox reseller.

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