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Using the PlatoWork headset
Important
Never take the headset off or adjust it during an active session, as this could lead to a short but
uncomfortable ‘sting’ under the active electrodes (
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more info below
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).
Keep the usage to a maximum of one full session, or 30 minutes total, per day per user (
​ more info
below
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).
Ensuring good contact
For neurostimulation to work, the electrodes need to have good contact with the head. Good
contact is ensured by a combination of 1. Sponges (pre-soaked in saltwater), 2. Pressure, and
3. Sponge surface touching the head. When starting a session, the headset will test if the
relevant electrodes have sufficient contact, and ask you to improve contact if they don’t. If
asked to improve the contact by adjusting the headset, please make sure that:
1. The sponges are moist.
2. The headset is fitted tightly to your head.
3. The angle of the electrodes is aligned with your head so the whole surface of the sponge is
touching the head.
4. There is not too much dry hair directly underneath the electrodes.
Tip: If you are having trouble, look at the instructions in the
​ Getting Started section and try
adjusting the headset again.
Select mode
In the app you need to choose between four modes: Learn, Create, Concentrate and Rethink.
You have to decide if you need to
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focus on a task at hand or
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create new ideas. We suggest you
try out each mode with different tasks to figure out what works best for you.
Saltwater
The saltwater is a crucial component in maintaining the required conductivity when using the
headset. The salt ensures that the electrical contact between the headset and your head stays
consistent throughout your session.
The amount of salt is important: too little salt will result in a low contact between the
electrodes and the skin, too much salt can cause irritations on the skin. We, therefore,
recommend starting with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for the bottle provided with the headset,
following the refill instructions on
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page 8
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