
T4 EEG Amplifier User Manual
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Classification of system
Classification
Clinical use
Home use
Degree of protection against
electrical shock
Internally powered; or it can
be connected to a PC which is
powered by a medical grade
Class I power supply.
Type BF applied parts.
Internally powered.
Type BF applied parts.
If a PC is supplied, it has no
electrical connection to the
Amplifier & has no applied parts.
Degree of protection against
harmful ingress of water
Ordinary (no protection) or
IP22 (Amplifier in bag)
IP22 (Amplifier in bag)
Mode of operation
Continuous operation
Continuous operation
Suitability for use in an
oxygen rich environment
Not suitable
Not suitable
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Description of the components
The T4 Amplifier
The T4 USB amplifier provides 32 channels (or 68 channels with internal expansion option) with
built-in calibration and electrode impedance measurement. A Nonin XPOD interface is provided, a
Patient Event input, an Aux DC input and an Electrocap connector. The Amplifier has built in type-
BF patient isolation and has a USB interface to the PC. Optional wireless communication is available
(Bluetooth and WLAN WiFi).
The Patient Connection Unit (PCU) connects the standard 1.5mm touchproof EEG recording elec-
trodes attached to the patient to the T4 unit. It is available either as a T4-PCU 24+8 (32 channel)
unit or a T4 PCU 64+4 (68 channel). The PCU is plugged into the front of the unit and retained with
two screws operated by the supplied special tool.
Applied parts, type BF
EEG Electrodes
The amplifier connects to standard 1.5mm touchproof EEG recording electrodes arranged in a
standard 10-20 pattern (T4 PCU 24+8) or the grid layout (T4 PCU 64+4), attached to the pa-
tient’s head.
WARNING: Lifelines does not supply EEG electrodes. The Amplifier accepts standard 1.5 mm
touchproof electrodes using DIN 42802-style connectors. To ensure patient safety, the elec-
trodes used must be approved to the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC in Europe or to the
relevant local standards outside Europe.
CAUTION: The conductive part of electrodes and their connectors, including the Neutral elec-
trode, should not contact other conductive parts including earth.
Oximeter Sensor
The amplifier is approved for use with a Nonin 8000AA sensor which attaches to the patient’s
finger.
Patient Event pushbutton
The Patient Event Pushbutton is used by the patient to record the instance of a significant
event.
Aux DC Input
The amplifier is approved for use with a SleepSense body position sensor, type 1575, for
hospital and clinic use. Not for home use.
CAUTION: Only use approved sensors as specified by Lifelines.
USB Cable
The Amplifier plugs directly into a USB port on the PC.
WARNING: The Amplifier must only be used with the USB cable provided with the unit.
USB Power Bank battery pack for ambulatory applications
The Amplifier plugs directly into the USB port on the Power Bank.
WARNING: The Amplifier must only be used with the USB Power Bank supplied or authorised by
Lifelines.