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The Model BEP XII is a system designed to objectively measure a wide set of variables (i.e. elemental and intermediate level performance resources) that contribute to the broad category termed "hand performance". The BEP XII system consists of: 1) HPM's proprietary "BEP for Windows" software that runs on a user-supplied "host computer" and allows the user to focus on the test subject, not the ancillary tasks of measurement; 2) a microprocessor-based interface and control unit (BEP XII ICU, sold separately, $1495) that interfaces to the host computer through a simple serial port connection; 3) individual, separately purchased performance measurement subunits (a special Hand Motor Performance Unit (BEP XIIa for torque, ROM, speed, and coordination); a joystick module (BEP XIIb, not pictured above) for measurement of fine manual dexterity performance); 5) a compact power supply; and 6) a step by step manual for easy set-up and use. In addition, the interface module supports three additional sensing units: the BEP IIIa (universal isometric strength), the BEP IIIb (grip strength), as well as the BEP VIIa (extremes and range of motion). Refer to other HPM module pages for more information. The complete set of instruments (i.e., the BEP XII component and the other separately purchased sensing units) provides a robust means to characterize hand performance. This test instruments are positioned on a table in front of the subject. A set of basic tasks designed to maximally stress isolated performance resources are executed, time series data is acquired, and single number results reflecting the availability of the performance resource(s) are computed.