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Using the software

When you  use the MonitorPlux software  for the first time, you need  to associate the software  with  the  

device being used for monitoring.

First use

When MonitorPlus is used for the first time, you need to define the device that is being used to collect data.  

To  do   this,  after  opening  the  program,  click  on  the  Monitor  Plux  Set  up   toolbar  icon,  or  click  on  “File” 

followed by “Settings...”.

A window will appear allowing you to enter the MAC address indicated on the card.

Alternatively, you can search for the device by clicking on “Find Devices”. After a few seconds,   a list of  

MAC addresses will appear and you can select your device. The minimum sampling rate is 36Hz and the  

maximum is 1000Hz. The resolution can be from 8 to 12 bits.

Note: Ensure that the bioPLUXresearch device is switched on when you use the “Find Devices” option.

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Summary of Contents for bioPLUX

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Page 2: ...ed at any time without notice PLUX Engenharia de Biosensores Lda email plux plux info web http www plux info PARKURBIS Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia da Covilhã SA 6200 865 Covilhã Portugal tel 351 275 957 029 fax 351 275 957 005 Av 5 de Outubro nº 70 8º 1050 059 Lisboa Portugal tel 351 217 959 120 fax 351 217 976 007 The word Bluetooth and its logo are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use ...

Page 3: ...schematic 15 Chapter 3 Software 16 Installation of monitorPLUX 16 Using the software 17 First use 17 Data collection 18 Viewing 19 Other Definitions 20 Save session 22 Saved file 23 Chapter 4 Information about safety support and quality 24 Classification and identification 24 Contraindications 24 Warnings 25 Electromagnetic emissions 28 Maintenance recommendations 29 Cleaning 29 Transport and stor...

Page 4: ...making your job as a physiotherapist easier and through pleasant graphics enhance the perception of movement by the user during the training of rehabilitation that is taking place Operating the bioPLUXresearch begins in collecting biosinais by the sensors placed on the skin of the user and connected to the bioPLUXresearch signal acquisition device The device gets and sends them in real time via Bl...

Page 5: ...nels 1 MonitorPLUX software CD 4 emgPLUX sensors electromyography 1 reference electrode 1 Bluetooth adapter 1 transformer 1 MAC address card 1 User Manual NOTE Extra sensors can be purchased from PLUX Check the list of accessories on page 14 to know the PLUX sensors available 5 33 ...

Page 6: ...Chapter 2 Hardware Getting started with your bioPLUXresearch Know the device 6 33 ...

Page 7: ...Switching it on In order for the device to work it must be switched on 7 33 ...

Page 8: ...the computer Status Recharging alert solid red led Alert that in the last usage the device was fully discharged Reconnect the charger Status Low Battery while Synchronized orange led blinking Battery is low Recharge the device Status Low Battery solid red led Battery is low Recharge the device The status of the bioPLUXresearch is indicated via leds on the device The various modes are shown below S...

Page 9: ...tal input output terminal In this position equipment is off Status indicator see page 8 Channel to connect reference electrode Low battery indicator see page 8 Transformer connector to recharge bioPLUXresearch equipment Error warning indicator see page 8 Low battery recharging indicator see page 8 9 33 ...

Page 10: ...below The reference electrode should be connected to the respective channel g Take care not to connect the sensors to the digital input output channel see identification of channels on page 6 When connecting the sensors pay attention to where the cables go to avoid disrupting the patient s movements 10 33 ...

Page 11: ...Disconnecting the sensors To avoid damaging the bioPLUXresearch device or the sensors they should be disconnected in line with the recommendations shown below 11 33 ...

Page 12: ... off when in charging mode state charging Important when charging the bioPLUXresearch you must remove all sensors connected to the user The bioPLUXresearch battery will take approximately two and a half hours to fully charge When this process is finished and the battery is fully charged the led charge warning light switches off In an error occurs during charging a red led warning light comes on se...

Page 13: ... to connect the Bluetooth adapter in one of the computer s USB ports The computer s operating system will detect the Bluetooth adapter and automatically installs the adapter At the end of this process appears a system tooltip informing that the device is installed and ready to use 13 33 ...

Page 14: ...y sensor forcePLUX force resistant sensor anglePLUX electro goniometer xyzPLUX triaxial accelerometer lightPLUX ambient lighting sensor airPLUX air pressure sensor ecgPLUX electrocardiography sensor uroPLUX intra vaginal probe linkPLUX i o accessories tempPLUX temperature sensor 14 33 ...

Page 15: ...linkPLUX schematic 15 33 ...

Page 16: ... to run the programme with Administrator privileges To do this use the right mouse button to click on the MonitorPlux v2 0 exe file and then select Run as Administrator 3 Follow the simple installation instructions that appear on screen and the programme will be installed automatically 4 After the installation has finished the software is ready to use For instructions on using the software please ...

Page 17: ...n the Monitor Plux Set up toolbar icon or click on File followed by Settings A window will appear allowing you to enter the MAC address indicated on the card Alternatively you can search for the device by clicking on Find Devices After a few seconds a list of MAC addresses will appear and you can select your device The minimum sampling rate is 36Hz and the maximum is 1000Hz The resolution can be f...

Page 18: ...ewing data from the received signal Click on the Digital Output icon to switch the digital canal on After beginning the session you may Pause or Stop the session Please note that when you Stop the session you can save the session data If you fail to do this before Starting a new session prior data will be lost For more information on saving session data please consult the page 22 18 33 ...

Page 19: ...he top of the window you have the name of the channel currently being viewed If you are viewing in full screen mode the name of the channel Channel appears within square brackets Channel 1 in this example Click on New to open a new viewing window for the next channel which in this case would be for channel 2 Via the user friendly interface it is possible to view one or more signals at the same tim...

Page 20: ...els simultaneously of you want to adjust the scale you will have to do this on a per channel basis see following section Other Definitions Other Definitions For your convenience a number of parameters can be adjusted to make it easier to view the signal One of these parameters is the scale of the channel For each channel you can use the following icons to make the signal easier to view 20 33 ...

Page 21: ...nnel include the colour and line type as well as the signal Offset value that is the initial value adjusting the value on the Y axis To access these options click on the Channel Set up icon and alter the required parameters Click on the Channel Set up icon 21 33 ...

Page 22: ...ave As icon is only made available at this time When data is saved a text file txt file is generated allowing the researcher to analyse the data with the most suitable or preferred software Please note that session data can only be saved after the session has been stopped If you do not save the data and begin a new session all prior data is lost 22 33 ...

Page 23: ...ilar software you can see that the data is organized into columns with the following meaning 1st Column sequential control number of the samples obtained since sampling is carried out at the rate of 1000 per second each line represents a sample of 0 001 seconds wich results by the formula 1 sample rate Hz 2nd Column Binary value of bioPLUXresearch digital port 0 if OFF 1 if ON 3rd to 10th Column d...

Page 24: ...icable parts of the type BF IEC 60601 1 Non ionizing electromagnetic radiation The device includes radio frequencies transmissions likely to cause interference in other equipment Serial number affixed to the bioPLUXresearch device Contraindications Do not use this device in patients with implanted electronic devices of any kind including pace makers electronic infusion pumps stimulators defibrilla...

Page 25: ... The bioPLUXresearch device should be used at temperatures between 10º and 40ºC and stored at temperatures between 10º and 30ºC because it has rechargeable Li Ion batteries and detection surfaces with limitations on operating temperatures Operating or storing the device outside this range may compromise the integrity and security of it Do not use this equipment in an environment with operating mag...

Page 26: ...d PLUX personnel By connecting the bioPLUXresearch to the transformer for batteries recharge place the device so that the cable is free away from places where it can be walked on or damaged Make sure the cable does not obstruct the passage of people Use the sensor cables with extreme caution to avoid risk of strangulation The bioPLUXresearch may suffer or cause interference to other equipment with...

Page 27: ...xposure to radio frequency The bioPLUX research radiation emission levels are in accordance with the limits of exposure to radiation allowed by the FCC transmission module with FCC ID QoQwT12 Nevertheless the device must be used in a way to minimize human contact during normal operation Use the bioPLUX research only for the necessary period of time The bioPLUXresearch should not be used in noisy e...

Page 28: ...agnetic Environment Guidance RF Emissions CISPR 11 Group 1 This device must emit electromagnetic energy in order to perform its function Electronic equipment near it may be affected Emissões RF CISPR 11 Class B Harmonic Emissions IEC 61000 3 2 A Voltage fluctuations Flicker Emission IEC 61000 3 3 conforms This device is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic and those directly c...

Page 29: ...f after usage Transport and storage When the equipment and accessories are not being used they should be stored in the original box in a dry place Relative humidity up to 95 with no condensation Ambient temperature 10ºC to 30ºC Atmospheric pressure between 500 hPa and 1060hPa Whenever the equipment needs to be transported it should be placed in the original box since this was designed and tested t...

Page 30: ...h range of 100m Class 2 Bluetooth 8 analogical channels at 12 bit with 1000Hz sampling 1 digital port 1 bit I O Weight 86g Dimensions 84 mm x 53 mm x 18 mm Charger FW7600 09 charger with universal battery Input 100 to 240 V 50 to 60 Hz 90 mA Output 9 V 360 mA Conforms with IEC 60950 30 33 ...

Page 31: ...Bluetooth adapter Compatible with USB 1 1 and 2 0 Bluetooth High speed 3Mbps Range of 200m for signal reception Security parity encryption and authentication 31 33 ...

Page 32: ...un automatically as described on page 13 However if you are using Windows XP with BLUESOLEIL software you may have to uninstall it To do this go to the windows Control Panel select Add remove programs and remove BLUESOLEIL Restart your computer for the change to take effect 2 I ve switched the bioPLUXresearch device on but it doesn t work What should I do Reply Check to see whether the battery is ...

Page 33: ...rantee period it will repair or substitute with the same unit model within 30 days any products with proven defects at no cost to the client During the repair period PLUX promises to provide a temporary replacement under of the same specification Repairs will be carried out at PLUX s premises after the equipment has been received Usage of the device that is not in accordance with the handling inst...

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