Looking after your device

Cleaning device

From time to time the components of the WAX9 may require cleaning. Cleaning of the surfaces and strap maybe achieved using an Isopropyl alcohol based wipe (70% concentration).

From time to time the connector of the WAX9 may require cleaning or sanitising (depending on wear environment and wear frequency). Connector pins can be cleaned electronic contact cleaner. Such cleaning fluids are widely available distributors and retailers such as Farnell or RS. In the case where excessive debris is built up in the connector, debris must first be carefully removed using a soft-brush, pin or tweezers before sanitising. In the process of removing debris an air-duster may also prove useful.

Charging the WAX9

It is recommended that the WAX9 should be fully charged above 85% before being used in any experiment. The WAX9 may be charged in 3 ways;

Using a wall charger
Using a USB connection on a computer
Using a Multi Dock charger (can handle multiple devices simultaneously)

When connected to the USB connection on a computer or a Multi Dock charger, the WAX9 can be configured at the same time as charging (this can not be done when connected to a wall charger). To use the Multi Dock charger simply plug in the Multi Dock mains adapter and the USB connection to a PC. If only charging functionality is required the USB PC connection may be omitted.

Once plugged in, the Multi Dock charger can then be used to simultaneously bulk charge or configure up to 10 devices.

For a full charge, the sensor requires ~1.5 hours when using the wall charger and Multi Dock. When using a laptop computer USB connection to charge the device, it is recommended that the laptop is mains powered, if not the charge time of ~1.5 hours cannot be guaranteed.