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Smart Sensors
After pairing, the association of sensors to the TPM is retained for all
future uses. Any configuration in EMGworks can be made to reflect
the last paired set of sensors by clicking the “Refresh Smart Sensors”
button in the “Add Sensors” pane in EMGworks. When data collec-
tion starts, the software will verify that the sensors currently commu-
nicating match those used in the configuration. If there is a mismatch,
cancel the recording and repair the sensors.
Sensor Modes
Each Trigno sensor can operate in one of 4 possible data collection
modes, which determines the type of data being collected. When us-
ing EMGworks, the sensor mode can be chosen on the sensor settings
pane. Note that the number of modes available is determined by the
Trigno sensor type.
Figure 37:
Setting Sensor Modes in EMGworks.
Sensor States
There are 8 sensor states which are easily discernible by the behavior of
the sensor’s on-board LED.
Status
LED Behavior
LED
1 Data Streaming
Green flash, 1Hz
2 Scanning
Amber/green, 1Hz
3 Pairing Successful
Green flash 3X, button pressed
4 Pairing Unsuccessful
Red flash, 3X, button pressed
5 Battery Charging
Amber solid, in cradle
6 Charging Complete
Green solid, in cradle
7 Charging Error
LED off, in cradle with power
8 Sensor Off
LED off
