Owner’s Guide
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This chapter provides an overview of the Bio Amp [FE231], Dual Bio Amp [FE232], Quad
Bio Amp [FE234] and Octal Bio Amp [FE238]. The Bio Amp allows the PowerLab system
to record biological signals, such as ECGs, EMGs, and EEGs from humans or animals.
Bio Amp Safety Instructions
The Bio Amp inputs displaying safety symbols are electrically isolated from the mains
supply in order to prevent current flow that may otherwise result in injury to the subject.
Several points must be observed for safe operation of the Bio Amp:
•
The Bio Amp [FE231], Dual Bio Amp [FE232] and PowerLab units with a built-in
Bio Amp are supplied with a 3-lead or 5-lead Bio Amp subject cable and lead wire
system. The Octal Bio Amp [FE238] and Quad Bio Amp [FE234] are supplied with
unshielded lead wires (1.8m). Bio Amps are only safe for human connection if
used with the supplied subject cable and lead wires.
•
All Bio Amp front-ends and PowerLab units with a built-in Bio Amp are not
defibrillator-protected. Using the Bio Amp to record signals during defibrillator
discharges may damage the input stages of the amplifiers. This may result in a
safety hazard.
Bio Amp
Chapter 3
WARNING:
Refer to Intended
Use statement
on page 1 of this
Owner’s Guide
before use.
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