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Actiwave User Guide - Issue 2.0.18 

 

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The  recorded  data  in  the  Actiwave  device  is 

not  erased

 

after download.  It is only erased if the unit is set up again 
or erased using the erase all option. 
 

 

10.3  The 

‘Download 
All

’ Option 

 
This function downloads data from all the Actiwave devices 
in  the  interface  dock  and  stores  them  in  different 
sequentially  numbered  files.    The  download  options  need 
only be selected once and then no further user intervention 
is required. 

 

10.4  Viewing the 

Saved Data 

 

Selecting a file to view 

 
When  a  file  has  been  downloaded  the  user  may  view  the 
data  by  using  the  file  menu.  The  last  4  files  downloaded 
are available on this menu.  When a relevant file viewer is 
installed  it  should  automatically  link  the  EDF  or  CSV 
extension to itself.  This allows you to open your files using 
the viewer of your choice. 
 

   

Detailed Analysis of EDF files 

 

EDF compatible analysis packages available include: 
 

  VivoSense 

o

 

http://vivonoetics.com/products/vivosense/

 

  Polyman 

o

 

www.edfplus.info

 

  Biopac 

o

 

www.biopac.com

 

  Sciworks from Datawave 

o

 

www.dwavetech.com

 

  Labscribe from iWorx 

o

 

www.iworx.com/research/software/

 

 

CamNtech  are  able  to  supply  the  comprehensive  Biopac 
AcqKnowledge  analysis  package.  Contact  CamNtech  for 
current pricing and information. 
Acq

Knowledge

 is an interactive, intuitive program that lets 

you instantly  view, measure, analyze,  and transform data. 
Perform  complex  data  acquisition,  stimulation,  triggering 
and  analyses  using  simple  pull-down  menus  and  dialogs. 
Online  analysis  settings,  filters,  and  transformations 
provide real-time feedback, or you can choose from a wide 

Summary of Contents for The Actiwave

Page 1: ...Actiwave User Guide Issue 2 0 18 Page 1 The Actiwave User Guide Document Reference 30105 Document Issue 2 0 18 Date of current version 12 01 2017 Author Gary Ungless...

Page 2: ...Actiwave User Guide Issue 2 0 18 Page 2 Regulatory Information European Union Manufacturer...

Page 3: ...damaged Not Defibrillation proof Not indicated for use on areas of broken damaged or irritated skin Devices removed from subjects must be considered to be contaminated see Appendix 1 Safety Classific...

Page 4: ...ware for the first time 13 3 Connecting the Actiwave Charging the Battery 14 3 1 Overview 14 3 2 Correct orientation and position in the dock 14 3 3 Charging the Actiwave from the PC 15 3 4 Charging u...

Page 5: ...t File Format 29 10 2 Completing the Download 29 10 3 The Download All Option 30 10 4 Viewing the Saved Data 30 Selecting a file to view 30 Detailed Analysis of EDF files 30 Free EDF file viewers 31 1...

Page 6: ...nents One or more Actiwave recorders with appropriate electrodes USB Interface Dock PC Software providing set up download and maintenance functions The Actiwave Recorders There are five variants of th...

Page 7: ...nnections The Actiwave recorders with the exception of the Cardio have 1mm male contact pins to mate with 1mm female sockets attached to the electrode cables The use of 1mm pins sockets helps to reduc...

Page 8: ...the upper or lower chest see photo The Cardio is equipped with spring loaded contacts to allow direct connection to the standard 4mm studs found on ECG electrode pads The choice of electrode pad will...

Page 9: ...four Actiwave 1 2 or 4 devices plus one Actiwave Cardio USB interface for connection to PC Cable supplied MotionDock 08 735 Allows set up reading and charging of up to six Actiwave MOTION devices USB...

Page 10: ...Actiwave User Guide Issue 2 0 18 Page 10...

Page 11: ...drive or equivalent Graphics 1024 x 768 pixels minimum In general a faster processor will provide superior performance 2 2 Installing the Software Place the CD ROM into the drive the Actiwave softwar...

Page 12: ...OM into the CD DVD drive on the host PC and plug the Actiwave reader charger into a free USB Port The installation menu will automatically be displayed see Section 2 2 Depending upon the operating sys...

Page 13: ...led by Windows This is an automatic process and the user need take no action 2 5 Running the Software for the first time The USB drivers must be installed before using the software for the first time...

Page 14: ...de but is always in excess of 2 days The Actiwave may be recharged via the USB port of the Host PC or using a standard mains adaptor with a USB Type A connection e g those used with MP3 players etc 3...

Page 15: ...the charge level rises and occasionally show red in order to maintain full battery charge 2 Managed Mode In this mode the Actiwave software is running on the PC The main display will show a bar graph...

Page 16: ...5022 also FCC part 15 Class B This adaptor is supplied with appropriate adaptors to suit mains outlets in most world regions To charge the Actiwave devices using the mains adaptor the USB cable provid...

Page 17: ...ght click to bring up a small menu 4 2 Viewing Actiwave Status Having selected the required Actiwave click the Check status button or right click on the required Actiwave image and select Check status...

Page 18: ...le rate and resolution 8 bit 1 in 256 resolution 9 bit 1 in 512 resolution 10 bit 1 in 1024 resolution Note that these settings apply to all enabled channels Required Start date and time must be enter...

Page 19: ...d positioning Refer to section 8 for additional information regarding EMG recordings 5 4 Completing the setup Click on the OK button to store the setup to the Actiwave unit The software will confirm w...

Page 20: ...ly The Actiwave devices can now be individually set up as above and there will be no delay for the erase step NOTE Beginning a new set up or erasing the Actiwave will result in loss of any existing st...

Page 21: ...by good skin preparation The recommended skin preparation procedure is as follows Procedure for Skin Preparation Clean the skin to ensure that it is clean oil free and preferable hairless This can eas...

Page 22: ...surement of activity and body position the cable needs to be placed with the cable exit as near the horizontal as possible If necessary use a small piece of tape Micropore or similar to hold the cable...

Page 23: ...Although the Actiwave cardio is waterproof use in the water will result in attenuated and noisy ECG signals The acceleration signals will not be affected This can be reduced by covering the device in...

Page 24: ...ing using an Actiwave EEG ECG 4 device The Actiwave ECG devices do not need a ground reference In all these configurations the LL lead Plain Black should be connected to the common C of the Actiwave T...

Page 25: ...4 RL Note The Actiwave is not intended for use with infants of below 10kg in weight Important In the European Union the Actiwave is not a medical device and is intended for research only Please contac...

Page 26: ...is also allows the measurement of transit time 8 3 Signal level Sampling The level of EMG varies and the Actiwave unit has a high signal mode 8mV and a low signal mode 500uV The user selects which ran...

Page 27: ...g discomfort for the subject 9 2 Orientation The figure below shows the orientation of the three axes relative to the case markings 9 3 Sampling The sampling rate is very dependent upon the applicatio...

Page 28: ...l from mains supplies However any mains pickup that does occur can be removed by selecting the appropriate filter for your local mains frequency Derived Signals Annotations The derived parameters are...

Page 29: ...is downloaded it can be saved in two different standard file formats The EDF format is a standard format used for EEG files and similar and can be loaded in many software packages The details of this...

Page 30: ...led it should automatically link the EDF or CSV extension to itself This allows you to open your files using the viewer of your choice Detailed Analysis of EDF files EDF compatible analysis packages a...

Page 31: ...current pricing and information Free EDF file viewers A number of free EDF viewers are available including Polyman EDFbrowser jEDF OpenXDF Viewer etc CamNtech recommends Polyman which is available in...

Page 32: ...thms always need to be applied with care taking into account the intended analysis methods Why do the first few seconds sometimes show a DC offset To conserve power the Actiwave unit powers down durin...

Page 33: ...f other CamNtech products attempting to use the wrong interface Leave the Actiwave in the dock to charge and check again later What are the potential effects of Electromagnetic interference The Actiwa...

Page 34: ...Actiwave User Guide Issue 2 0 18 Page 34 Appendix 1 Handling Environmental Information A1 1 Decontamination A1 2 Battery Care o A1 3 Disposal...

Page 35: ...Actiwave User Guide Issue 2 0 18 Page 35 A1 4 ENVIRONMENTAL A1 5 EMC Guidance Declaration A1 5 1 Electromagnetic Emissions...

Page 36: ...Actiwave User Guide Issue 2 0 18 Page 36 A1 5 2 Electromagnetic Immunity...

Page 37: ...ser Guide Issue 2 0 18 Page 37 Example For a typical mobile phone the radiated RF will be in the 80MHz to 2 5GHz band and if the transmission power were 1W the separation distance should be at least 2...

Page 38: ...USB port Something similar to the window shown below should appear If it does not then open it manually like this Click on the Start menu and open the Control Panel Open System If you can t see this...

Page 39: ...er to install and click Next The window on the next page should appear Sometimes windows will decide to display some other windows first possibly appearing to lock up for a minute or two at one point...

Page 40: ...e the standard file window to find the USB drivers folder on the CD Select ftdibus inf from this folder and click on Open The window above will re appear with a filename at the bottom Then click OK Yo...

Page 41: ...window appears click Continue Anyway The underlying drivers are in fact tested and approved by Microsoft but the certification is invalidated when they are configured to match our reader devices When...

Page 42: ...ick on the browse folder icon button A list of EDF files is displayed in the left hand list Click on a file in the left hand list then click the add button to add it to the list of files to join To re...

Page 43: ...6 1 7 11 01 10 Corrected minor formatting errors added installation splash screen HS 1 7 1 8 27 04 10 Added EMC declaration and guidance tables section 11 7 HS 1 8 1 9 25 05 12 Revisions for 3rd editi...

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