CamNtech The Actiwave, User Manual

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Contents
Regulatory Information ........................................................................................... 1
European Union ................................................................................................. 2
Manufacturer: ..................................................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................... 3
WARNINGS ....................................................................................................... 3
Safety Classification Information:........................................................................ 3
Device and Packaging Symbols and Markings: .................................................. 3
1 Introduction to the Actiwave System .............................................................. 6
1.1 An Overview of the Actiwave System ......................................................... 6
Components required for a system ............................................................ 6
The Actiwave Recorders ............................................................................ 6
Actiwave Electrodes/Subject Connections ................................................. 7
The Actiwave Interface Docks .................................................................... 8
1.2 Contraindications ....................................................................................... 9
1.3 Required Skills, Training & Knowledge of Intended Users. ......................... 9
1.4 General Principle of Operation ................................................................... 9
2 Installing the Actiwave Software ................................................................... 11
2.1 System Requirements ............................................................................ 11
2.2 Installing the Software .............................................................................. 11
2.3 Updating the software. ............................................................................. 12
2.4 Installing the USB drivers for the Interface Dock ...................................... 12
2.5 Running the Software 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 using the Mains Power Supply .................................................. 16
4 Selecting an Actiwave and Viewing Status. .................................................. 17
4.1 Selecting an Actiwave .............................................................................. 17
4.2 Viewing Actiwave Status .......................................................................... 17
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5 Setting up an Actiwave for a Recording ....................................................... 18
5.1 Actiwave Set-up ....................................................................................... 18
5.2 Additional Actiwave Cardio Options ......................................................... 19
5.3 Additional Actiwave EMG Options ............................................................ 19
5.4 Completing the setup ............................................................................... 19
5.5 Erasing the Actiwave Memory .................................................................. 19
6 Preparing for an Actiwave Cardio ECG Recording ...................................... 21
6.1 Electrode pad selection ............................................................................ 21
6.2 Skin Preparation ...................................................................................... 21
Procedure for Skin Preparation ................................................................ 21
6.3 Electrode Positioning ............................................................................... 22
6.4 Positioning of the Actiwave cardio ............................................................ 22
6.5 Use of the Actiwave Cardio in water ........................................................ 23
7 Preparing for a 3 or 5 Channel ECG Recording ........................................... 24
7.1 Electrode pad Selection and Skin Preparation ......................................... 24
7.2 Pad placement. ........................................................................................ 24
8 Preparing for an EMG recording ................................................................... 26