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Somnotec

 

GmbH 

 

 D   Hennigsdorf                                                     

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

MANUAL 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

QUISI

®

 recorder 

 

and software 

 

version 2.0 us 

(28.06.2001) 

tl-02.02 

Summary of Contents for QUISI

Page 1: ...Somnotec GmbH D Hennigsdorf MANUAL QUISI recorder and software version 2 0 us 28 06 2001 tl 02 02...

Page 2: ...2 A quick look at QUISI 9 2 3 Status of the recorder 10 2 4 Application 12 2 4 1 Recharging the recorder 12 2 4 2 Setting the alarm 13 2 4 3 Setting the time 15 2 5 Deleting data out of QUISI 17 3 So...

Page 3: ...e 35 6 1 Structure 35 6 2 QUISI sleep profile 36 6 2 1 Table of results standard output 36 6 2 2 Table of results extended output 37 6 3 Statistics display 38 7 Bugs trouble shooting 41 7 1 Cleaning t...

Page 4: ...table for the recording and analysis of sleep profiles The recording of awake profiles and of sleep latency tests is not yet implemented If such recordings are made the sleep profile may be false If y...

Page 5: ...uch a way that no one can stumble over it Keep a minimum distance of 3 meters between QUISI and PC during an on line recording 1 3 2 User notes Avoid the use of QUISI in the surrounding field of elect...

Page 6: ...on On line recording of the EEG with the PC connected by fiber optic cable Frontal single channel evaluation of the EEG signal Adaptive classification by neural networks PC software Signal input range...

Page 7: ...ll Only charge QUISI with the provided power pack Type QUISI power pack MPG serial number The serial number is structured as follows The first 4 digits show the date of production 1 and 2 year 3 and 4...

Page 8: ...Furthermore you have the possibility to order single use electrodes at the company somnotec see reference sheet single use electrodes Software CD ROM for Windows 95 98 NT 2000 ME QUISI sleep analyzer...

Page 9: ...On Status is characterized by one coloured point Starts or stops recording the signal Transfers the extracted features of a night s recording to the PC Information about the recorder time memory and s...

Page 10: ...s of the recorder ON OFF status The device is switched OFF The device is switched ON The recorder status display shows the current time the sleep epochs already stored and the amount of charge in the...

Page 11: ...ter the message Contents the display shows the number of sleep epochs already stored here 20 epochs and the current capacity of the battery Here it is 60 After the message Time the display shows the c...

Page 12: ...recorder with the mains plug AC adaptor for recharging as shown in the diagram During recharging the display shows the message Charge alternating with the current battery capacity When recharging is...

Page 13: ...ith an alarm which gives a beep at a pre set time To set the alarm Hold down the MODE button for at least 5 seconds Two short beeps are heard and the display shows SET AL The alarm time is now display...

Page 14: ...tore and activate the alarm press MODE one more time To deactivate the alarm press ADJUST once Press it again to reactivate the alarm function Attention If you have switched off the recorder by whatev...

Page 15: ...rnal clock To find the clock time use the INFO button To set the QUISI clock Press MODE for 10 seconds until the display shows SET TIME after SET AL and four beeps are heard When you release the MODE...

Page 16: ...d 28 06 2001 tl 02 02 rev 0103 24 02 2003 Seite 16 von 45 Press MODE This stores the hours value and allows you to set the minutes value Press ADJUST again until the minutes setting is correct Press M...

Page 17: ...n the recorder The display shows Welcome to QUISI The recorder beeps twice and displays DATA delete the data To delete the data in the recorder press RESET To prevent accidental resetting the display...

Page 18: ...confirm The data is deleted The display now shows CLEAR The recorder goes back to off line mode not delete If you accidentally press the RESET button press MODE The recorder now returns to off line m...

Page 19: ...ive and run Q_Inst In the menu you can also choose to install Adobe Acrobat Reader This is necessary to view the online handbook stored on the CD Disk version optional To install the software run setu...

Page 20: ...nt the manual with file print 3 2 Structure of the QUISI interface To start the QUISI software click on QUISI W95 in the start menu The registration window QUISI W95 will appear The first time you run...

Page 21: ...manual two operating modes are described 1 The off line mode and 2 the on line mode The status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the details of the current project name of the opened project name...

Page 22: ...mbination of ALT Letter the appropriate letter is underlined 3 3 1 Project menu Menu option New Click on New in the project menu The new project dialog box appears Tip It is recommended that you start...

Page 23: ...QUISI recorded data are already available on the PC e g test data on the CD should be linked with new project The connection is implemented by clicking one of the two Buttons Features or EEG Data If y...

Page 24: ...the default Menu option Close To close the current project click on Close Menu option Save Saves the data of the selected subject under its existing name The first time you save data for a subject the...

Page 25: ...on Project in the edit menu see also Creating a new project Menu option Notes To add comments and remarks about the course of the subject s sleep click on Notes in the edit menu 3 3 3 Options menu Al...

Page 26: ...ep profile with more detailed data Statistics files Statistics data are saved as sas and txt files in the subdirectory archives immediately after classification Archives subdirectory If you don t want...

Page 27: ...computer Raw EEG is not stored The features are transferred to the PC later and the PC then computes the sleep profile 4 1 Prepare the recording To prepare the recording Carefully clean forehead with...

Page 28: ...tton to start the recording During the recording Off Line will blink Hint If the electrodes are not securely attached or if they come loose during sleep QUISI gives a short beep and displays E Error I...

Page 29: ...e fiber optic cable to the fiber optic socket on the recorder Connect the other end of the cable to the fiber optic adaptor Connection between the PC and QUISI is now complete Now run the software QUI...

Page 30: ...order Press TRANSFER to send the data to the PC When data transfer is finished you get the message DONE The recorder goes back to the off line mode and can be switched off or the data can be deleted I...

Page 31: ...ting the current state of transfer At the end of the transfer you see the message Feature transfer ready Click on OK to see the QUISI interface with additional buttons for classification If the featur...

Page 32: ...are for on line mode see diagram Connect the PC and the QUISI recorder by means of the fiber optical cable and the fiber optical adaptor Switch on the PC and run the QUISI software Click on the button...

Page 33: ...nd stick them onto the forehead Connect the lead from the active electrode to QUISI Switch on the recorder using the ON OFF switch The display shows Welcome to QUISI followed by Off Line Press the MOD...

Page 34: ...e 34 von 45 5 3 Create the sleep profile Finish the recording by clicking STOP Click on Feature extraction then on Classification After clicking on Sleep profile this will be shown on the screen Featu...

Page 35: ...he subject 4 Date Type Date and type of recording 5 Sleep profile Sleep profile 6 Time in hours Time during the recording 7 Legend Sleep stage statistics 8 Exit Click here to close the window 9 Print...

Page 36: ...results standard output Label Definition Sleep Onset Latency Time from switching on the recorder until sleep onset Sleep Period Time Time from sleep onset until wake up Total Sleep Time Sleep Period...

Page 37: ...nus AWAKE time after sleep onset minus NOT IDENTIFIED time SOL Sleep Onset Latency Time from switching on the recorder until sleep onset RLT REM Latency Time Time from sleep onset until the first REM...

Page 38: ...s off Switching on the recorder End Lights on Switching off the recorder Duration End time minus Start time Length of epochs Length of each scoring interval TIB Time In Bed SPT Sleep Period Time TST T...

Page 39: ...d of the following REM period Sleep latency LA 19 0 Min NREM REM cycles 5 S1 latency LA 0 5 Min REM cycle 0 81 5 Min S2 latency LA 19 0 Min REM cycle 1 109 0 Min S3 latency SO 9 5 Min REM cycle 2 56 0...

Page 40: ...IN REM 3 0 0 67 47 0 11 02 3 0 0 78 S1 20 0 4 49 19 0 4 45 26 5 6 88 S2 83 0 18 63 66 5 15 59 73 0 18 96 S3 32 0 7 18 13 0 3 05 5 5 1 43 S4 3 5 0 79 1 5 0 35 1 5 0 39 AWAKE 7 5 1 68 1 5 0 35 38 5 10 0...

Page 41: ...of approx 15 C is guarantied theoretical between 20 C and 40 C Note that a to warm or cold storage temperature can destroy the device accumulators or reduce the life span drastically If the recorder...

Page 42: ...t team The batteries are over discharged e g by longer storage Battery short circuit or battery pin broken The battery is normally damaged If A error appears remove the plug from the power socket and...

Page 43: ...emove the plug from the power socket The distance from QUISI to electrical devices should be at least 2 meters Lie down with closed eyes and relax Replace the active electrode connector No data transf...

Page 44: ...ng in 10 sec epochs The one way electrode is loose or has removed from the forehead There are electrical devices nearby 50Hz effect High muscle tension of the patient The active electrode connector is...

Page 45: ...he QUISI recorder please do not hesitate to contact our service Additional material and parts can be ordered via service contact Germany Manufacturers Somnotec Neuendorfstr 20 B D 16 761 Hennigsdorf G...

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