CamNtech The Actiwave User manual

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The Actiwave
User Guide
Document Reference: 30105
Document Issue: 2.0.18
Date of current version: 12/01/2017
Author: Gary Ungless

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Regulatory Information
European Union
Manufacturer:

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Contains Lithium Battery –DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DISSASEMBLE: No user serviceable parts, danger of chemical
hazard if battery is damaged.
Not Defibrillation proof.
Not indicated for use on areas of broken, damaged or irritated
skin.
Devices removed from subjects must be considered to be
contaminated –see Appendix 1.
Safety Classification Information:
The Actiwave is INTERNALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT.
The Actiwave mode of operation is CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
Device and Packaging Symbols and Markings:
The Actiwave is a TYPE B APPLIED
PART.

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Contents
Regulatory Information........................................................................................... 1
European Union ................................................................................................. 2
Manufacturer:..................................................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................... 3
WARNINGS ....................................................................................................... 3
Safety Classification Information:........................................................................ 3
Device and Packaging Symbols and Markings:.................................................. 3
1Introduction to the Actiwave System.............................................................. 6
1.1 An Overview of the Actiwave System......................................................... 6
Components required for a system............................................................ 6
The Actiwave Recorders............................................................................ 6
Actiwave Electrodes/Subject Connections................................................. 7
The Actiwave Interface Docks.................................................................... 8
1.2 Contraindications....................................................................................... 9
1.3 Required Skills, Training & Knowledge of Intended Users.......................... 9
1.4 General Principle of Operation................................................................... 9
2Installing the Actiwave Software................................................................... 11
2.1 System Requirements............................................................................ 11
2.2 Installing the Software.............................................................................. 11
2.3 Updating the software.............................................................................. 12
2.4 Installing the USB drivers for the Interface Dock...................................... 12
2.5 Running the Software for the first time..................................................... 13
3Connecting the Actiwave & Charging the Battery........................................ 14
3.1 Overview.................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Correct orientation and position in the dock............................................. 14
3.3 Charging the Actiwave from the PC......................................................... 15
3.4 Charging using the Mains Power Supply.................................................. 16
4Selecting an Actiwave and Viewing Status................................................... 17
4.1 Selecting an Actiwave.............................................................................. 17
4.2 Viewing Actiwave Status.......................................................................... 17
17
5Setting up an Actiwave for a Recording....................................................... 18
5.1 Actiwave Set-up....................................................................................... 18
5.2 Additional Actiwave Cardio Options......................................................... 19
5.3 Additional Actiwave EMG Options............................................................ 19
5.4 Completing the setup............................................................................... 19
5.5 Erasing the Actiwave Memory.................................................................. 19
6Preparing for an Actiwave Cardio ECG Recording...................................... 21
6.1 Electrode pad selection............................................................................ 21
6.2 Skin Preparation...................................................................................... 21
Procedure for Skin Preparation................................................................ 21
6.3 Electrode Positioning............................................................................... 22
6.4 Positioning of the Actiwave cardio............................................................ 22
6.5 Use of the Actiwave Cardio in water ........................................................ 23
7Preparing for a 3 or 5 Channel ECG Recording ........................................... 24
7.1 Electrode pad Selection and Skin Preparation......................................... 24
7.2 Pad placement......................................................................................... 24
8Preparing for an EMG recording ................................................................... 26

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8.1 Electrodes................................................................................................ 26
8.2 Pad placement......................................................................................... 26
8.3 Signal level & Sampling........................................................................... 26
9Preparing for a MOTION recording ............................................................... 27
9.1 Mounting.................................................................................................. 27
9.2 Orientation............................................................................................... 27
9.3 Sampling.................................................................................................. 27
10 Downloading data........................................................................................... 28
10.1 Download options .................................................................................... 28
Notch Filter .............................................................................................. 28
Derived Signals / Annotations.................................................................. 28
End Cut-Off Time..................................................................................... 29
Adjust Sample Rate................................................................................. 29
Output File Format................................................................................... 29
10.2 Completing the Download........................................................................ 29
10.3 The ‘Download All’ Option........................................................................ 30
10.4 Viewing the Saved Data........................................................................... 30
Selecting a file to view ............................................................................. 30
Detailed Analysis of EDF files.................................................................. 30
Free EDF file viewers............................................................................... 31
11 FAQ & Troubleshooting................................................................................. 32
Appendix 1 - Handling & Environmental Information......................................... 34
A1.1 Decontamination...................................................................................... 34
A1.2 Battery Care............................................................................................. 34
A1.3 Disposal................................................................................................... 34
A1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL .................................................................................. 35
A1.5 EMC Guidance & Declaration................................................................... 35
A1.5.1 Electromagnetic Emissions........................................................... 35
A1.5.2 Electromagnetic Immunity............................................................. 36
Appendix 2 –Installing USB Drivers Manually.................................................... 38
Appendix 3 –Joining EDF Files........................................................................... 42

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1 Introduction to the Actiwave System
1.1 An Overview
of the
Actiwave
System The Actiwave system is designed to offer maximum
flexibility for the recording of physiological waveforms.
Instead of one bulky multi-channel recorder, the Actiwave
devices are available in 1, 2 or 4 channels and are
physically small enough to be located close to the
measuring electrodes.
Components required for a system
The Actiwave system consists of 3 main components:
One or more Actiwave recorders with appropriate
electrodes.
USB Interface Dock.
PC Software providing set-up, download and
maintenance functions.
The Actiwave Recorders
There are five variants of the Actiwave recorder; the basic
functionality of each variant is summarized in the table
below:
Actiwave Model
Functionality
Memory
Recording
Time *
EEG/ECG 1
[08-514]
Single channel
recorder for EEG
or ECG
waveforms.
16Mb
36 hours
EEG/ECG 2
[08-521]
Dual channel
recorder for 2 x
EEG or
2 x ECG or
1 of each type of
waveform.
24Mb
27 hours
EEG/ECG 4
[08-557]
Four channel
recorder for EEG
or ECG waveforms
in any combination.
24Mb
13 hours
1 Channel ECG/EEG
2 Channel EEG/ECG
4 Channel ECG/EEG

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EMG 2
[08-536]
Dual channel
recorder with range
and frequency
response optimized
for EMG recording.
24Mb
27 hours
MOTION
[08-565]
Three Axis
accelerometer
providing activity
and body position.
64Mb
6 days,
11
hours**
Cardio
[08-603]
Single channel
recorder for ECG
waveforms with
synchronized three
axis accelerometer
providing activity
and body position.
24Mb
31
hours***
* Example recording times are based on 128Hz sampling with
8 bit resolution unless otherwise specified
** Three axes acceleration sampled at 32Hz, 10 bit.
*** Three axes acceleration sampled at 32Hz, 8 bit.
Actiwave Electrodes/Subject
Connections
The Actiwave recorders (with the exception of the Cardio)
have 1mm male contact pins to mate with 1mm female
sockets attached to the electrode cables. The use of 1mm
pins/sockets helps to reduce the physical size of the
Actiwave in use.
There is a vast range of third party electrodes available to
suit specific applications. Typically third party electrodes
will be fitted with 1.5mm female sockets which are not
directly compatible with the Actiwave. To counter this,
CamNtech offer the following solutions:
Solution
Catalogue
Ref
Description
EEG/EMG
electrode pack
450mm
08-450
Pack of 6 gold plated ‘disc’
electrodes (11mm dia) with
450mm leads and 1mm
connector. Includes Abrasive
skin prep paste, Conductive
Adhesive paste and gauze.
EEG/EMG
electrode pack
08-100
As above but with 100mm
leads.
2 Channel EMG
Cardio
MOTION

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100mm
ECG/EMG 4mm
stud to 1mm socket
assembly
08-788
Available in cable lengths of
50mm to 600mm.
Self assembly
cable accessory kit
08-791
Pack of ten 1mm cable
sockets with 5m of 1.6mm
black cable to allow self
assembled leads.
1mm socket to
1.5mm plug
adaptor
#
Pack of 10 adaptors to allow
connection of standard 1.5mm
leads to the Actiwave.
Lead Customization
Service
*
Modification of customer
supplied leads to attach 1mm
sockets.
# Available Q3 2010 * Contact CamNtech for
details
The Actiwave Cardio is
designed to be worn on the
upper or lower chest (see
photo). The Cardio is equipped
with spring loaded contacts to
allow direct connection to the
standard 4mm studs found on
ECG electrode pads.
The choice of electrode pad will
depend upon the application. The Actiwave Cardio can be
comfortably worn for several days.
For further information regarding electrode types and
electrode placement, see section 6 of this manual.
The Actiwave Interface Docks
To provide flexibility for users of multiple Actiwave devices,
CamNtech offer 3 models of interface dock as summarized
in the table below:
Model
[catalog ref]
Description
MultiDock
[08-715]
Allows set-up, reading
and charging of up to
six Actiwave 1, 2 or 4
devices (Not Cardio).
USB interface for
connection to PC
(Cable supplied)
11
44 22
Dock Multi

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CardioDock
[08-733]
Allows set-up, reading
and charging of up to
three Actiwave Cardio
devices only. USB
interface for
connection to PC
(Cable supplied)
CombiDock
[08-727]
Allows set-up, reading
and charging of up to
four Actiwave 1, 2 or 4
devices plus one
Actiwave Cardio. USB
interface for
connection to PC
(Cable supplied)
MotionDock
[08-735]
Allows set-up, reading
and charging of up to
six Actiwave MOTION
devices. USB interface
for connection to PC
(Cable supplied)
1.2 Contraindications
1.3 Required Skills,
Training &
Knowledge of
Intended Users.
1.4 General Principle
of Operation
Dock Cardio
STATUS STATUSSTATUS
Dock Combi
11
44 22
STATUS
11
44 22
Dock Multi

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