Mega Electronics eMotion FAROS Series User manual

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DATE OF ISSUE:DECEMBER 15,2015
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Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General Safety Precautions................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Warnings............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols............................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Faros ECG Sensor overview ................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 General................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Accessories and Replacement Parts.................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Faros Technical Specification............................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Sensor Light Indicators and States................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Recharging the Battery ..................................................................................................................... 11
2.6 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 13
3. Measurement Preparation..................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Offline ECG Data Acquisition............................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Online ECG Mode............................................................................................................................. 17
3.3 Heart Rate Variability Acquisition...................................................................................................... 18
4. Measurement .......................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 ECG Electrode Placement ................................................................................................................ 20
4.2 Stingray adapter and Textile Belt Placement.................................................................................... 24
4.3 Fast-Fix Electrode............................................................................................................................. 26
4.4 Accelerometer data........................................................................................................................... 27
5. eMotion EDF Viewer............................................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Measurement Data Review............................................................................................................... 28
5.2 eMotion EDF Viewer Menus ............................................................................................................. 32
6. Maintenance and Service ...................................................................................................................... 34
6.1 Cleaning............................................................................................................................................ 34

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7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..................................................................................................... 35
How do I know that the battery of the device is fully charged?.................................................................... 35
In my last measurement the time and date of the measurement were totally wrong. Why is that? How can I
fix this problem?........................................................................................................................................... 35
Do I need a software for downloading measurement data from the sensor?.............................................. 35
How can I reset my eMotion Faros device?................................................................................................. 35
How can I change the measurement modes of the device?........................................................................ 35
Which data format I should choose for my measurement, SDF (Suunto Data Format) or EDF (European
Data Format)?.............................................................................................................................................. 35
What might be the reason for bad quality measurement data?................................................................... 36
What is the suitable sampling frequency when measuring ECG?............................................................... 36
My Faros sensor does not start, what might cause this problem? .............................................................. 36
8. Regulatory information.......................................................................................................................... 37
8.1Classification EU............................................................................................................................... 37
8.1.1 Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................................. 37
8.1.2 Intended Use ................................................................................................................................. 37
8.2 Classification U.S.............................................................................................................................. 38
Manufacturer.................................................................................................................................................. 40
Distributor ...................................................................................................................................................... 40

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1.Introduction
The eMotion Faros Sensor is a wearable, portable, externally applied, electrocardiograph recorder
and transmitter for the purpose of health monitoring, biofeedback and scientific research.
Faros sensor is a compact wireless solution for Electrocardiography (ECG) and Heart Rate
Variability (HRV) applications. The Sensor records data acquisition or communicates remotely with
Bluetooth enable device. ECG and HRV measurements can be done by using Faros Sensor with
Stingray adapter and Textile Belt or Cable Set, Fast-Fix Electrode and commercially available
single-use snap on ECG electrodes. Before operating the eMotion Faros, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The eMotion Faros Sensor can be used with eMotion EDF Viewer and eMotion Faros ECG Mobile
software. Measurement configurations are managed with eMotion Faros Manager.
In addition, the Faros sensors can be integrated to existing systems utilizing the Faros Bluetooth
Communication API. Contact us for further information.

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1.1 General Safety Precautions
eMotion Faros Sensor is not waterproof
Do not use Sensor in an environment with extreme humidity or temperature (e.g. in bath or
while swimming)
Do not disassemble, try to repair, or modify sensor
Sensor operates solely on acquisition of Electrocardiograph and Physical Activity data
Sensor does not have any electrical stimulation capabilities
eMotion Faros does not provide any automatic analysis or diagnosis
Accelerometer data is not analyzed within the device or differentiated between various
physical activities
eMotion Faros users in the USA please note: For prescriptions use only
1.2 Warnings
Sensor is not suitable for direct cardiac application
Do not attempt self-diagnosis or self-treatment based on acquisitioned data
Not suitable to use in MRI environment
The device is not intended to be used at the same time with high frequency (HF) surgical
equipment or with defibrillator
Patients, who have active implantable medical device (like heart pacemaker etc.) should
consult supervising physician or doctor before use.
When operating with the eMotion Faros ECG Sensor, do not touch parts of the computer,
docking station or any non-medical electrical equipment and the patient at the same time.
To avoid danger of electrical shock and electromagnetic disturbances the computer and
associated equipment used with the eMotion Faros ECG Sensor should comply with
IEC/EN 60950 (IT and office equipment safety) or EN60601-1 (Medical electrical equipment
safety) standard. If a computer that does not comply with the IEC/EN 60601-1 requirements
is used at the patient environment, the computer and peripherals must be plugged in using
an isolation transformer that fulfils the requirements.

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1.3 Symbols
The device is CE-marked for the conformity to Council Directive 93/42/EEC
regarding medical devices
The device is equipped with type BF applied parts fulfilling the EN 60601-1
(IEC60601-1) standard.
The additional electrodes are disposable.
USE BEFORE
The electrodes shall not be used after the date followed this symbol.
This symbol, found on some equipment parts, means that additional
instructions that further explain use of a particular part or function is found in the
Device Manual or Service Manual.
The Lot number follows this symbol (Electrodes).
General Warning sign
For EU only: This symbol indicates that this device shall be disposed according
to European Union directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE)
Faros users in the USA please note: For prescriptions use
Consult Instruction for use
Storage: +5°C…+30°C (+41°F…+86°F)
During transportation: keep package dry, protect from rain
Note symbol in manual: These statements identify condition or practices
that could result in performance loss of the equipment or must be
otherwise paid attention to.
NOTE!

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2.Faros ECG Sensor overview
2.1 General
eMotion Faros device series is an innovative tool for monitoring ECG, HRV (Heart Rate Variability),
stress, recovery and general well-being. Lightweight (13 grams), smoothly designed (48 x 29 x 12
mm) and easy to use eMotion Faros is ideal for instant measurements and also for long-term
follow-up. All eMotion Faros devices and mounting options offer the user friendly technology on
Electrocardiography, Heart Rate Variability and physical activity monitoring.
.
Sensor Specifications
“Simple stress and Recovery
Monitoring”
Heart rate variability
Physical Activity
ECG offline (holter)
1 GB memory
Memory capacity up to 2
months measuring
Rechargeable battery
USB download
HRV Sampling rate
1000 Hz
ECG sampling rate
up to 250 Hz
“Advanced well-being measuring
system”
Heart rate variability
Physical Activity
ECG online/offline
1 GB memory
Rechargeable battery
Bluetooth
USB download
HRV Sampling rate
1000 Hz
ECG Sampling rate
up to 1000 Hz
“All-inclusive monitoring of mind
and body”
Heart rate variability
Physical Activity
ECG online/offline
Temperature
Breathing
3 channel ECG
1 GB memory
Rechargeable battery
Bluetooth
USB download
HRV Sampling rate
1000 Hz
ECG Sampling rate
up to 1000 Hz
Figure 1: Sensor Specifications

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2.2 Accessories and Replacement Parts
Part
Part number
USB cable is used to
data transfer and re-
charging the battery.
To manage Sensor
settings connect
eMotion Faros to PC
via USB cable.
900826
Stingray Adapter
and Textile Belt are
used for one channel
ECG acquisition. For
further information
see chapter 4.1.
Textile Belt:
900810
Stingray
Adapter:
900809
Electrode Leads are
connected to
electrodes placed on
patient skin. Lead
transfer acquisitioned
data to ECG sensor.
For further information
see chapter 4.2.
2-electrodes
900865
3-electrodes
900866
5-electrodes
900867
The additional 8 slot
docking station
enables to re-charge
8 devices at the same
time. The 8 slot
docking station is
connected to
computer via USB
Cable.
VP00489
Figure 2: Accessories and replacement parts

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2.3 Faros Technical Specification
Technical Specifications
HRV Sampling
Frequency
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
ECG Sampling
Frequency
100, 125, 250 Hz
100, 125, 250, 500,
1000 Hz
100, 125, 250, 500,
1000 Hz
ADC Precision
14 bits
14 bits
24 bits
3D Accelerometer
Precision
14 bits
14 bits
14 bits
3D Accelerometer
Sampling Frequency
10, 25, 50 Hz
10, 25, 50, 100, 200,
400 Hz
10, 25, 50, 100, 200,
400 Hz
Datalogger File Format
SDF/ASC and EDF
SDF/ASC and EDF
SDF/ASC and EDF
Power source*
3,7 V Li-ion battery
3,7 V Li-ion battery
3,7 V Li-ion battery
Dimension
48 x 29 x 12 (mm)
Weight 13g
48 x 29 x 12 (mm)
Weight 13g
48 x 29 x 12 (mm)
Weight 13g
Operating time
Up to three (3) days
HRV and Acc
datalogging
Up to three days (3)
ECG: 250 Hz
Acc: 10 Hz
Up to three days (3)
ECG: 250 Hz
Acc: 10 Hz
Up to two (2) days
ECG: 1000 Hz
Acc: 200Hz
Up to three days (3)
ECG: 250 Hz
Acc: 10 Hz
Up to two (2) days
ECG: 1000 Hz
Acc: 200Hz
Figure 3: Faros Technical Specification
*Faros Power Source Li-ion battery comply with 62133.
Mega Electronics Ltd reserves all rights to improve, change and modify the products and the
contents of the User Manual without prior notice.

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2.4 Sensor Light Indicators and States
Sensor Light Indicators
Pushbutton, powers sensor on / off
Battery Indicator
Blue Light
Measurement and Power on Indicator
Green Light
Caution Indicator
Orange Light
Error Indicator
Red Light
Sensor States
State
Light indicator
Battery charging
Battery Indicator light blinks
Battery is full
Battery Indicator light light shine continuously
Measurement, start
Green light until the signal is recognized
Measurement
Measurement and Power on Indicator light blinks
Measurement, battery near
empty
Caution Indicator is blinking at the same time with the green light
Shutting down
Caution Indicator blinks 5 seconds and green light shine before shut down
Error
Error Indicator light shine continuously
Reset
All Light Indicators flash (to reset device see chapter 4.2)
Device clock not
synchronized
Error Indicator blink three times when trying to switch the device on
Battery running low
Battery indicator starts to blink during measurement session
Buffer memory full (online
mode)
Error Indicator blinks during measurement
Figure 4:Sensor state listing

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2.5 Recharging the Battery
USB Cable
It is recommended to recharge the battery to full capacity before conducting operations or
performing data acquisition with the device
Make sure that the sensor is completely dry especially the USB
connector before you start to recharge your Faros Sensor. No
moisture is allowed in Sensor’s USB connector area. Check the
Sensor’s USB connector for dust and remove it with scrap paper
towel.
If there is moisture on sensor, let the sensor dry 2 hours on table
before you plug it into computer via USB cable for charging.
Use USB cable delivered with your
Faros ECG Sensor to connect sensor
to your personal computer
Plug USB Cable to your computer
Plug other end to your Faros Sensor
Blue light indicator starts to blink
Blue light indicator shine continuously
when Sensor’s battery is fully charged
Recommended recharge time is 1.5 hours
Un-plug USB-Cable from Faros and
Computer
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CAUTION

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Faros Base Charger Station
Connect Charger Station to PC via USB Cable delivered with Charger Station. Cable is connected
correctly when the Base Charger Station’s Green LED indicator is on. Connect sensors to Charger
Station. Sensors are being recharged when Battery LED Indicator (Blue LED) of the sensor(s) start
to blink. Please note that Charger Station’s battery charges about 15 minutes before sensor
recharging starts if station’s battery is completely empty.
Charger station can also be used to recharge Faros sensors without PC connection. Please make
sure that the Charger Station’s battery has been fully charged (Yellow charging indication LED
turns OFF). Charger Station’s internal battery can charge up to 16 Faros sensors without
recharging.
Before placing Faros sensors to Charger Station check that sensor connectors
are clean and there is no moisture in it (for example water, sweat etc.)
Figure 5:Faros 180 sensors placed on Charger Station
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CAUTION

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2.6 Troubleshooting
If device does not work or operation is unpredictable, try following:
Recharge the device
Follow instruction in chapter 2.5 Recharging the Battery
Device does not start measurement (error light indicator blinks three (3) times)
Recharge device
Synchronize device clock via Faros Device Manager
Save settings.
Reset the device
Push the pushbutton until all light indicators flash
Power on the device by pushing power button
Charger station won’t charge Faros sensors
Charger station’s battery might be empty. Connect the Faros Base to PC or USB Power
adapter
Charger Station’s battery charges about 15 minutes before sensor recharging starts if
station’s battery is completely empty.

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3.Measurement Preparation
With Faros Sensor Manager it is possible to change acquisition configuration. Electrocardiograph
data acquisition is possible to perform in offline data logger mode. Data is logged in SDF/ASC or in
EDF -format.
Online data acquisition is possible to perform with Faros 180 and Faros 360 models. Bluetooth
data acquisition is supported with eMotion ECG Mobile software (LiveECG application).
User can make markers to measurement by pressing
Saved file format must be EDF.
eMotion Faros Device Manager Overview
Connect your eMotion Faros Sensor to computer via USB Cable and wait until Windows
has finished the installation of the device drivers
Check that ‘Measurement and Power on Indicator’
shine continuously
Browse to FAROS_xxx hard drive and open the
“Software” folder from the hard drive.
Open eMotion Faros Manager folder and
run ‘eMotionFarosManager’.
Set the configuration which you want to
use for data acquisition
Example Settings are presented in chapters:
3.1 Offline ECG Data Acquisition
3.2 Online ECG mode
3.3 Heart Rate Variability Acquisition
Faros Manager recognizes the
model of connected eMotion Faros
sensor and present configuration
options based on sensor model.
If you wish to synchronize the clock of the device select ‘Synchronize’ before saving the
settings. Before first use of the device clock must be synchronized.
When you are ready press ‘Save’ button to apply setting
Press ‘Close’ to exit application
NOTE!
NOTE!
NOTE!

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3.1 Offline ECG Data Acquisition
Offline ECG Data Acquisition can be performed with every Faros model. Configuration for ECG
data logger mode is set using Faros Device Manager.
1. Open eMotion Faros Manager (eMotion Faros Manager is locate on Faros internal memory)
2. Select ‘Datalogger mode’ from Manager view
3. Select wanted acquisition parameters
RR Intervals
Accelerometer
ECG
4. Select values for acquisition parameter
Accelerometer Sampling
Accelerometer Dynamic Range
ECG Sampling Frequency
5. Select ‘Saved File Format’
Binary file: EDF (European Data Format)
RR-Data: SDF / ASC
6. Temperature (ONLY with Faros 360)
7. ECG Channel count (ONLY with Faros 360)
8. Synchronize clock (if wanted)
9. Press ‘Save’ to apply the configuration
Now your Faros sensor is ready to perform offline ECG data acquisition.
Figure 6:Example Configuration for ECG data logging with Faros 360

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Figure 7:Example Configuration for ECG data logging with Faros 180
Figure 8:Example Configuration for ECG data logging with Faros 90

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3.2 Online ECG Mode
Online ECG Data monitoring can be performed using Faros 180 or Faros 360 Sensor.
Configuration for online mode is set using Faros Device Manager.
1. Open Faros Device Manager (eMotion Faros Manager is locate on Faros internal memory)
2. Select ‘Online Mode’ from Manager view
3. Press ‘Save’ to apply configuration
Now your Faros sensor is ready to perform Online ECG data monitoring.
If you are using Faros sensor with mobile device and LiveECG application refer to
800699 Android LiveECG UserGuide for further information.
NOTE: Online mode measurement parameters can be modified through Bluetooth with the
used software.
Figure 9:Online ECG monitoring setup
NOTE!

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3.3 Heart Rate Variability Acquisition
Heart Rate Variability data acquisition can be performed with every Faros model. Setup for data
logger mode for HRV acquisition can be set using Faros Device Manager.
1. Open Faros Device Manager (eMotion Faros Manager is locate on Faros internal memory)
2. Select ‘Datalogger mode’ from Manager view
3. Set wanted acquisition parameters
RR Intervals
Accelerometer
ECG
4. Select values for acquisition parameter
Accelerometer Sampling
Accelerometer Dynamic Range
ECG Sampling Frequency
5. Select ‘Saved File Format’
Binary file: EDF (European Data Format)
Text file: SDF/ASC
6. Synchronize clock (if wanted)
7. Press ‘Save’ to apply configuration
Now your Faros sensor is ready to perform Heart rate variability data acquisition.
Figure 10: Example of eMotion LAB compatible setup for HRV Acquisition
Note: If you are recording only HRV data, remember to unselect ECG Data

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4.Measurement
The eMotion Faros ECG Sensor has one pushbutton.
The device starts when you push the button.
The device shutdown when you push the button continuously for 5 sec.
Faros ECG sensor provides several different measurement options. Measurement options and
Faros wearing instructions are descripted below.
If you are using disposable electrodes remember always to place electrodes on intact,
clean and dry skin. Shave off excess body hair if needed
Place Cable Set or Stingray Adapter to Faros Sensor connector
Place Cable set or Stingray-Textile Belt on subject’s chest
Start data acquisition by pressing pushbutton
Stop data acquisition by pressing pushbutton until green light indicator shine continuously
(for 5 sec) then release pushbutton
For further information of using Cable Set and Stingray adapter see chapters 4.1
and 4.2
Figure 11: Quick view of ECG sensor placement
Connect applied part to
eMotion Faros Sensor
Wear your eMotion Faros
Start / Stop
Measurement
Cable Set
Stingray Adapter and
Textile Belt
PRESS
PRESS
NOTE!

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4.1 ECG Electrode Placement
The eMotion Faros Sensors are compatible with 4 mm snap connector ECG Electrodes, like Ambu
Blue Sensor M-00-S or VLC-00-S. Place the electrodes on the subject according to the instructions
illustrated in Figure 12-14 and connect the snap connector electrode wires to the electrodes.
The user should be familiar with correct placement of electrodes. Failure to correctly place
the electrodes will weaken the data acquisition reliability.
The quality of an ECG measurement depends on preparation and the skin-electrode
resistance value. To ensure quality of ECG and to minimize skin-electrode resistance,
follow these casual instructions.
Place electrodes on intact, clean and dry skin. Shave off excess body hair from electrode
are, if needed
Thoroughly clean the area with alcohol,
Let area dry before applying electrodes.
Figures 12-14 presents illustrative position of electrode placement
A and B set-up are for 1-channel ECG data acquisition.
C set-up is for 3-channel ECG data acquisition with Faros 360.
NOTE!