Visual Health Information (VHI) PC-Kits is a clinical software solution used by rehabilitation and fitness professionals—such as physical therapists and athletic trainers—to create, customize, and print evidence-based home exercise programs. Core Capabilities & Key Features
Legend had it that in 1987, a shadow startup called VHI had tried to revolutionize computing. Instead of physical expansion cards, their "PC-Kits" utilized a proprietary software-defined architecture. You didn't plug in a graphics card; you loaded a driver that rewrote the motherboard’s logic gates to become a graphics engine. It was a computer that could physically rewire itself via code.
- High-Flex Hoses (PC-Hose series): These are engineered to maintain flexibility even at freezing temperatures. They feature reinforced braiding (usually stainless steel or Kevlar) to withstand burst pressures far exceeding working ranges (typically up to 1,500 PSI or higher).
- VHI Quick-Connect Couplers: The heart of the system. These precision-machined couplers allow for tool-free, one-handed connection to test gauges or system ports. They are designed with double shut-off valves to prevent media loss during disconnection.
- Adapter Kits (NPT, BSP, Flare, and Metric): A standard PC-Kit includes a suite of brass or stainless steel adapters to fit virtually any pressure port—from 1/8" NPT to 1/2" BSPP.
- Carrying Case (PC-Case): A custom-molded, foam-lined hard case that protects the sensitive components from dust, impact, and corrosion.
- Seal Kit: Genuine kits come with a small pouch of Viton or Buna-N O-rings for field replacement.
However, for the professional technician—the one whose paycheck depends on uptime, whose reputation depends on leak-free work, and whose safety depends on reliable equipment—the VHI PC-Kit is not a luxury; it is a necessity.
Versions and Integration
VHI has adapted over the years to meet changing technological demands.
- Makers who want a ready-made bridge between a PC and external hardware without designing a full custom board.
- Engineers prototyping control systems who need quick swapping of I/O modules.
- Educators and labs requiring repeatable, documented hardware interfaces.
