Emotiv INSIGHT User manual

INSIGHT Manual

Insight User Manual
EMOTIV INSIGHT
This document is intended to help you get started using the EMOTIV INSIGHT our 5-
channel, prosumer EEG system using semi-dry polymer sensors. Designed for self-
quantification, brain-computer interface, and field research, EMOTIV INSIGHT 5-channel
mobile EEG boasts advanced electronics that are fully optimised to produce clean, robust
signals anytime, anywhere.
If you have any queries beyond the scope of this document, please contact us through our
online support.
EMOTIV products are intended to be used for research applications and personal use only.
Our products are not sold as Medical Devices as defined in EU directive 93/42/EEC. Our
products are not designed or intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment of disease.

Introduction

Technical Specifications
Headset Version Pre-2019 2019
Number of
Channels
5 (plus CMS/DRL reference on
left mastoid)
5 (plus CMS/DRL reference on
left mastoid)
Channel names
(International 10-
20 locations)
AF3, AF4, T7, T8, Pz AF3, AF4, T7, T8, Pz
Sampling Method Sequential sampling, single ADC Sequential sampling, single ADC
Sampling Rate 128 SPS (2048 Hz internal) 128 SPS (2048 Hz internal)
EEG Resolution
14 bits 1 LSB = 0.51μV (16 bit
ADC, 2 bits instrumental noise
floor discarded)
14 bits 1 LSB = 0.51μV (16 bit
ADC, 2 bits instrumental noise
floor discarded)
Bandwidth 0.5 - 43Hz, digital notch filters at
50Hz and 60Hz
0.5 - 43Hz, digital notch filters at
50Hz and 60Hz
Filtering Built in digital 5th order Sinc
filter
Built in digital 5th order Sinc
filter
Dynamic Range
(Input referred) 8400 uV (pp) 8400 uV (pp)
Coupling Mode AC coupled AC coupled
Connectivity Proprietary 2.4GHz wireless
(with dongle), BLE
Proprietary 2.4GHz wireless
(with dongle), BLE
Battery Capacity LiPo battery 480mAh LiPo battery 450mAh
Battery Life
(typical) Up to 8 hours Up to 8 hours

Impedance
Measurement
Real-time contact quality using
patented system
Real-time contact quality using
patented system
IMU Part LSM9DS0 ICM-20948
Accelerometer 3-axis +/-8g 3-axis +/-4g
Gyroscope 3-axis +/- 500 dps Output as Quaternion
Magnetometer 3-axis +/- 12 gauss 3-axis +/- 4900 uTesla
Motion Sampling 128 Hz 64 Hz
Quaternion
Outputs No Yes
Motion Resolution 14-bit 14-bit (dongle) / 8-bit (BLE)
Sensor Material Semi dry polymer Semi dry polymer

Safety Precautions
Please note the following safety considerations:
CHOKING HAZARD – detachable small parts. Keep away from small children.
INSIGHT is a consumer product, it is not intended to use for in-patient health care or in
hazardous environments.
INSIGHT is designed to use at room temperature
WARNING : Device is powered by a Lithium-Polymer battery that is rated for operation in
<45C environments. It is not user replaceable, please contact support if you suspect a fault
or have any questions.
WARNING : Do not open the enclosure. Doing so will void the warranty and can damage the
headset.
DO NOT attach the Insight to the charger or USB connector while in use.
ALWAYS remove the Insight during charging and avoid touching the sensors if fitted.
Although unlikely, an insulation failure in the charger or USB source may cause the
Insight to become live. Insight will automatically enter sleep mode while attached to the
charger, so it is not possible to extend use while charging. Insight may be operated
while charging ONLY when used in conjunction with the Emotiv Extender.
WARNING : Radio emissions may interfere with appliances and medical equipment
including heart pacemakers and automated medical dosimetry systems. Use with caution.
WARNING : Discontinue to use if the system becomes uncomfortable to wear or if skin
irritation occurs. Users are advised not to share sets of sensors to avoid cross-infection
risks.

Regulatory Compliance
EMOTIV products are intended to be used for research applications and personal use
only. Our products are not sold as Medical Devices as defined in EU directive 93/42/EEC.
Our products are not designed or intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment of
disease.
The EMOTIV INSIGHT has been tested for EMC and Safety compliance as a consumer
product against FCC, UL and CE standards.
FCC ID Number 2ADIH-INSIGHT01 and IC ID Number: 12769A-INSIGHT01.
EMOTIV has undertaken testing and confirms:
This device complies with the radio equipment directive (2014/53/EU).
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or experienced person for help
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux
CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Please note that the changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Our USB dongle has FCC ID Number XUE-USBD01.
Type Standards Tested
EMC and Telecom: Class B TSI EN 300 440
EN 301 489-1
EN 301 328
AS/NZS CISPR22 :2009
AS/NZS 4268 :2008

FCC CFR 47 Part 15C
Safety
IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1:2009
EN 60950-1:2006 + A1:2010 + A11:2009 + A12:2011
AS/NZS 60950.1:2011
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Edition 2011-12

Quick Start

Package Contents
Please remove the outer shipping box. Once you open, you will see the INSIGHT travel case
and sleeve as shown below.
Remove the travel case from the sleeve by pushing the handle through the sleeve and then
sliding the cardboard sleeve off the case. Unzip the case and you will see the following.

INSIGHT travel case open
In the top zippered section of the case, you will find the sensor pack, USB charge cable and
a universal USB dongle. At the bottom, you have the headset and the removable headband
which clips together as shown below.

Setup
INSIGHT headset inner face with protective film as shipped
Setting up INSIGHT is very quick and easy. The sensors are made from a semi-dry polymer.
If they are not in use, they should be kept in the sensor holder in the zip lock bag. For ease
of setup, we have fitted the sensors for T7 and the reference arm and covered these with a
protective film. Please remove the plastic film.
Please locate the sensor pack as shown below.

INSIGHT Sensor Pack contents
Sensor holder has
4 x Standard sensor
1 x Three Prong sensor
1 x T7 gummy
2 x reference gummy
Primer fluid bottle
Allen key for reference and T7 covers

The sensor pack has an extra sensor, for users with thick hair, we recommend to use the
three prong sensor. This is designed to have a better hair penetration and recommended to
be fitted to the short arm Pz. Please keep the spare sensors within the sensor pack to
ensure they do not dry out. Please fit the sensors to the headset as shown below.

Assembled INSIGHT headset
Before each use, we recommend that you prime the sensors with a small amount of fluid so
that they are not dry.

Power button
The headset is turned on by pressing the power switch which is located between Pz and the
headband; see the image below.
When the unit is on, the white indicator light turns on, its location is shown below. The
headset can now be connected to the enclosed dongle or paired to your device via
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and it will start to stream data.

Power LED location

Fitting the headset
Fitting the INSIGHT
Before fitting your headset, please add primer fluid from the sensor pack onto each of the
five sensors and both references. Turn on the headset, ensuring the white LED on the front
lights and connect it via BLE or to a USB dongle prior to fitting onto the head.
Gently slide the headset onto the head. The reference sensors, which are on the black arm,
should make contact with the skin behind the ear. If necessary, gently bend the reference
sensor arm so that the sensors make contact with the skin. The frontal sensors should be
positioned about three finger widths above the eyebrows. Below are some shots of the
placement for Pz, with the three prong gummy slide it back and forth to work the sensors
through the hair to make contact with the scalp.