Introduction to Riddell InSite System
- The Riddell InSite system is a helmet-based impact-monitoring tool designed for athletes, particularly in contact sports, to help track and analyze head impacts during play. It consists of sensors embedded in helmets that detect and transmit data about hits incurred during practice or games.
- Setting up alerts for these impacts ensures that coaches and training staff are immediately notified if an impact exceeds predefined safety thresholds, helping in proactive defense against potential concussions.
Setting Up Riddell InSite Alerts
- **Install the InSite Software:** Begin by installing the Riddell InSite software on the device you intend to monitor and manage impacts from. This will usually be a dedicated tablet or computer provided or recommended by Riddell.
- **Pair Helmets with the Software:** Ensure that each InSite-equipped helmet is properly paired with the software. This typically involves turning on the sensors within the helmets and using the software to recognize each device. Refer to your device's manual or the software guide for specific pairing instructions.
- **Configure Impact Thresholds:** In the software, set the threshold levels for head impacts. You will usually be given options to program low, moderate, and high impact levels. Set these thresholds based on the recommendations from Riddell, team medical staff, or input from sports science experts.
- **Assign Contact Information for Alerts:** Provide contact information where the alert notifications will be sent. This is often an email address or phone number linked to the coaching and medical staff responsible for player safety.
- **Verify System Functionality:** Perform a test simulation where a helmet receives a simulated impact. Verify that the system correctly sends out an alert as expected. This step ensures that the system configuration is correct and helps foster familiarity with response protocols among staff.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- **Helmet Not Pairing:** If a helmet is not being recognized by the software, make sure that its sensors are charged and functioning. Close and reopen the software and attempt the pairing process again. Refer to troubleshooting guidelines in the helmet manual if the problem persists.
- **Missing Alerts:** Should alerts not be coming through as expected, double-check the contact details in the software to ensure they are correct. Additionally, verify that your email or SMS service configurations are active and capable of receiving external messages.
- **Inaccurate Impact Readings:** If you receive either too many false impacts or do not seem to be capturing all impacts, recalibrate the impact thresholds in the software. Follow detailed recalibration steps within the Riddell manual to ensure the accuracy of readings.
Maintaining the Riddell InSite System
- **Regular Updates:** Keep the software updated to the latest version to benefit from enhancements and security fixes that enhance system reliability and performance.
- **Routine Equipment Checks:** Regularly inspect the helmet sensors for wear and tear, ensuring they are clean and operate correctly before every use.
- **Training Staff for Response:** Make sure all staff are trained to respond to alerts promptly, knowing the steps to ensure player safety and when to remove an athlete from play to assess properly following an alert trigger.
