Attention: Do not remove the CF card without first stopping recording. If the CF card is removed during
recording, generally only the last second will be lost; however there is a small risk of greater data loss.
PROTECTED PINS
A number of regulatory bodies (like the FDA in the USA) have
adopted safety specifications requiring that all medical products for
physiological monitoring be manufactured with electrode leads that
have no exposed metal plugs. For this reason, the ProComp Infiniti
encoder and all our sensors use specially designed connectors that
have all metallic surfaces recessed within the plastic casing. These
connectors, with protected pins, require some care when plugging
and unplugging the sensors to the ProComp device or the extender
cable to the sensor head.
When connecting a sensor, be sure to properly line up the guiding
dot on the top of the plug with the notch in the encoder's input
socket. Forcing the plug into the jack in any other position may
damage your equipment.
Electrical Interference
When performing a biofeedback session, it is best to
avoid placing the ProComp Infiniti
near the computer, display monitor or any other electrical device,
where it can be
exposed to electromagnetic fields. We recommend that you try to keep the encoder within the
client's natural electrical field. In most cases, you can do so by fastening the belt-clip to the
client's waist.
Caring For The Fiber Optic Cable
A fiber optic (FO) cable is used for transmitting the
sensor data to the computer. Although this technology
provides maximal electrical isolation, signal fidelity and
freedom of movement, some care has to be taken
when handling the fiber optic cable, as it is much less
flexible than a regular electric wire.
Winding Or Bending
It is most important to avoid bending the cable too sharply. In a FO cable, information travels as
light impulses. Any kink along the optical fiber may partially or completely block the light's path
and, thus, interrupt the flow of sensor information to the computer. When using your system, try
to keep the extra length of cable wound in a loose loop no smaller than about 4 inches (10 cm)
in diameter.
Shorter Length Of Fiber Optic Cable
Although we ship the ProComp Infiniti system with one short and one long FO cable, the short
length should only be used as a troubleshooting tool because it is too short and forces the
ProComp Infiniti to stay too close to the computer. Should you suspect a problem with the long
FO cable, replace it with the short one and see if you can establish a good connection. If the
system works well with the short cable, then you probably have a break in the longer one.
Holding it lightly between your thumb and index fingers, feel along the whole length of the cable,
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