Omegawave Personal User manual

PERSONAL
ANDROID USER GUIDE

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Thank you for purchasing Omegawave Personal!
Omegawave is the fastest and safest way to achieve your goals. Following the guidance of Omegawave
Personal you can rest assured your next training is the most effective for you that day. The ability to
quickly adapt your training plan based on daily changes in your body allows you to reach your training
goals safer and more effortlessly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 1
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................................. 2
LOGGING IN............................................................................................................................................................ 4
MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL DATA.................................................................................................................... 5
MANAGING YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS..................................................................................................................... 6
USING THE MEASUREMENT HARDWARE ............................................................................................................ 8
PAIRING THE SENSOR WITH YOUR MOBILE DEVICE........................................................................................ 11
MEASURING – QUICK GUIDE .............................................................................................................................. 13
MEASURING – DETAILS........................................................................................................................................ 14
MEASUREMENT TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS....................................................................................................... 17
ANALYZING RESULTS........................................................................................................................................... 19
FAQ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 31

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GETTING STARTED
Let’s start by reviewing what’s inside your package:
• Omegawave Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sensor. Model name: OW-CB2.
Simultaneously measures both an electrocardiogram (ECG) and Direct Current (DC) Potential of
the Brain.
• ECG chest strap
• DC Potential cable
• Pre-gelled electrodes for DC Potential measurement
• Micro-USB charging cable

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In order to use the Omegawave Personal App, you will need to have a device with Android 4.3 or a
newer mobile operating system and have downloaded the Omegawave App from the Google Play.
Please check the following:
• Ensure that your device has an active Internet connection via WLAN or mobile data (3G/4G).
• Please fully charge the sensor before first use by connecting the micro-USB cable to a computer
or USB compatible power source and attaching it to the sensor.
o A red light on the sensor will appear to indicate that the sensor is being charged. Once
the light turns off, the sensor is fully charged. A full charge will take approximately one
hour.
o If charging via a wall outlet, use a USB compatible power adapter (not included with the
product). Make sure that the adapter is specified with the following voltage and current
values: "output 5V DC, 0.5A - 2A max".
IMPORTANT!
Please ensure that the white dot on the
charging cable aligns with the sensor LED
as illustrated.
Please do not force the cable into the
sensor, otherwise you may break the
sensor’s micro-USB connector.
Support
If you have any questions or need technical assistance, please contact us through our community
http://community.omegawave.com

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LOGGING IN
Open the Omegawave App and tap the Sign in options button.
If you made your purchase from the Omegawave web shop
Use the email address and password you set during the transaction to log in.
If you are an existing Omegawave user
Use the authentication type (Omegawave, Facebook, Google or Strava) that is linked to your account to
log in.
If you do not have an Omegawave account yet
Use the Omegawave App to create an account if you do not already have one.
If you are an Omegawave Team athlete
Select “Team sign in” from the Omegawave app main screen and use the activation key sent by your
coach to sign in.
NOTE
If you forget your Omegawave account password, you can request a new one from the login screen
by tapping Forgot your password.

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MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
IMPORTANT!
The App needs to know your gender, date of birth, height and weight in order to calculate accurate
results. It is important to always keep your personal data updated.
1. Go to Settings
2. Update your personal data and tap Done

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MANAGING YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS
NOTE
To perform measurements, you need to have a valid subscription.
Valid subscription types:
• free trial
• fixed term subscription with defined start and end dates
• recurring subscription with monthly or yearly billing period
• team athlete subscription
Starting a free trial period
If you are a new user and have bought Omegawave without a subscription, you can activate a free trial
period in order to try the product. During the trial period you will have access to all Omegawave
Personal features including ECG and DC measurements.
How to start a trial?
• After successful sign in the application will ask you if you want to start your free trial.
Recurring subscription with monthly or yearly billing
If you want to make any modifications to your recurring subscription, please go to the My Account page
at: http://app.omegawave.com/#/account
Team athlete subscription
Your coach will manage your subscription.
Fixed term subscription
You can have a fixed term subscription if you have bought a subscription from an approved retailer.
Your subscription will be valid until the end date. You can extend your subscription at any time by
entering the new activation key purchased from your retail source. If you still have time left from your
previous subscription, the remaining time will be added to your new subscription.
How to use your fixed term subscription?
• If you are a new user and you do not have an old subscription, start your free trial (see
instructions above). Then use your activation key to convert your free trial to a fixed term
subscription.
• If you are a current user and you have a valid or expired fixed term subscription, use your
activation key to extend your subscription.

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1. Go to Settings and look for Subscriptions
2. Fill in your activation key and tap Activate
If your activation key is valid, the application will extend your subscription and you will see a new
expiration date.

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USING THE MEASUREMENT HARDWARE
ECG measurement
An ECG recording is used to assess your cardiac and metabolic state.
The sensor should be attached to the ECG chest strap and must be placed at the bottom of the
sternum. Soak the ECG chest strap electrode pads with water. The micro-USB port on the sensor needs
to be facing down; if you attach the sensor upside-down, your ECG will appear inverted and will cause
inaccurate assessment results.
The electrode pads on the inside of the chest strap must be aligned with the midaxillary line of the
body (position V6, shown as a red dot in the picture below). The chest strap should be tight around the
chest and it should not move out of position during normal breathing.
Female users should place the chest strap directly below or under a sports bra support band. When
possible, remove undergarments to ensure optimal placement of the chest strap.
DC Potential measurement
A DC Potential of the Brain recording is used to assess the state of your CNS.
One single-use, pre-gelled electrode should be used to connect the sensor to your forehead via the DC
Potential cable (please see the next page for illustrations). The other electrode should be attached to
the palm of your dominant hand at the base of the thumb, and also connected to the sensor via the DC
Potential cable. Each measurement requires a new set of gelled electrodes; using old or standard
ECG electrodes will result in inaccurate assessment results.
NOTE
Keep unused electrodes in their original pouch.
Always seal an opened pouch by tightly folding the top of the pouch to prevent the electrodes from
drying.

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The DC Potential cable
with a head symbol
connects to your
forehead.
The DC Potential cable
with a hand symbol
connects to the base
of the thumb of your
dominant hand.
The DC Potential cable
connects to the micro-
USB port of the
sensor. Please ensure
that the white dot on
the cable aligns with
the sensor LED as
illustrated.

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NOTE
Follow this protocol when dressing the chest strap, sensor and DC electrodes to avoid bending the
micro-USB connector:
1. Thoroughly wet the chest strap electrodes and wear it
2. Attach the DC electrodes to the hand and the forehead
3. Attach the DC cable to the DC electrodes on the body
4. Attach the DC cable to the sensor
5. Go to Measure view
6. Optional: Update your weight, mark whether the measurement was taken “Before” or “After”
training and record additional notes
7. Attach the sensor to the chest strap
8. Wait until the application detects data from the sensor
9. Lay down
10. Start the measurement immediately
11. After the measurement is done, take the sensor from the chest strap before standing up
12. Remove the DC cable from the sensor
The picture below shows an athlete with the hardware properly attached (left hand dominant).

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PAIRING THE SENSOR WITH YOUR MOBILE DEVICE
NOTE
Before proceeding with the following steps, please put on the chest strap and attach the sensor to
the strap as previously described. Please ensure that your device’s Bluetooth is switched on. The
sensor’s Bluetooth connection will be activated and the LED will start blinking blue only when the
sensor is connected to the chest strap.
1. Open the Omegawave App and go to the Settings.
2. Tap Search Sensors.

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3. The Omegawave sensor should now become visible: “Not set” text changes to green
text indicating sensor ID. Tap Done in order to complete the pairing process.
Now the Omegawave sensor is paired to the application.
IMPORTANT!
If you have an old black sensor, pairing requires the PIN code: 0000

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MEASURING – QUICK GUIDE
Conditions
• To achieve comparable results, measure yourself in the same way each time.
• If interrupted for any reason, cancel the measurement.
• If measuring after exercise, wait at least 30 minutes.
Measurement instructions
1. Pair the Omegawave sensor in the application (needs to be done only once).
2. Thoroughly wet the ECG chest strap pads with water and only use new gelled electrodes.
3. Attach the belt and sensor as instructed.
4. Lie down flat on your back, relax and breathe normally.
5. Begin the measurement immediately upon lying down.
6. The application will sound when the measurement is complete.
NOTE
There are two measurement types available:
- ECG only
- ECG + DC Potential (requires a subscription that allows you to measure DC Potential)
Completing only a DC Potential measurement is not supported.
NOTE
You can do measurements without Internet connection, but the results will be calculated only when
the connection is available. When you start the application, it will briefly show a notification text
indicating that you have done measurement(s) which are not yet calculated. The application will try
to calculate these measurement(s) automatically.

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MEASURING – DETAILS
1. Make sure that you have an active Internet connection via Wi-Fi or mobile data.
2. Make sure that your device has the volume switched on.
3. Make sure that you are correctly wearing the chest strap, sensor and electrodes as previously
described.
4. Tap the Measure button.
The application will automatically find the paired Omegawave sensor. If the sensor does not
appear, the most common reason is that the ECG chest strap electrodes have not been
properly moistened. See also FAQ section for additional troubleshooting information.
Screenshot below shows the case when both ECG and DC Potential measurements are ready
to be started.
If you want to do an ECG only measurement, do not connect the DC cable. In this case Omega
part remains in “connecting…” phase.

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5. While getting ready for the measurement, you will probably still be moving around. Any
movement, talking, coughing, sneezing or other such activities will disrupt the signal being
received from the sensor. Under such a scenario, you will be notified on-screen and through
voice guidance (which can be muted). This is given already in the pre-measurement view to get
you ready for the measurement. If the signal quality is very poor, you won’t be able to start a
measurement.
6. There may also be other reasons why the Start measurement button is not visible, check the
FAQ section for additional troubleshooting information.
7. When the sensor is ready to start a measurement, the Start measurement button will be visible.
To begin the measurement, tap Start measurement. The measurement will take
approximately 4 minutes.
8. If the signal quality is poor during the measurement, you will be notified both visually and
through voice guidance. Return to the optimal measurement procedure to improve the signal
quality and to complete a high-quality measurement.

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9. If the signal quality is very poor, the measurement will be cancelled and you will be required to
start again. This is because a good quality signal is required to complete the sophisticated data
analysis performed by Omegawave.
10. You will hear a sound when the measurement is complete. Please ensure that your device’s
volume is switched on.
11. After the data collection is complete, the assessment results will be calculated automatically.
a. If the application detects problems with your Internet connection, you will see an error
message. Make sure that your device has a working Internet connection and try again.
b. In rare cases calculation may fail. Should this happen, perform a new measurement.

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12. After the measurement, remove the sensor from the ECG chest strap and the DC cable from the
sensor to prevent battery drain. The sensor should be charged approximately once a month.
You can also check the battery level from the measurement screen.
IMPORTANT!
Please wait at least 10 minutes before initiating a new measurement. During this time stand up and
continue your daily activities to return your body’s functional state back to an active level of
wakefulness. If you maintain a resting position and initiate a new measurement without following
this protocol, your functional state will change from active to reduced wakefulness. Omegawave’s
algorithms are designed to analyze your functional state at an active level of wakefulness. Doing a
measurement while in a state of reduced wakefulness will therefore distort your measurement
results.
MEASUREMENT TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
If you are seeing odd assessment results or inaccurate ECG recordings, one of the cases listed below
may be the cause. If the potential solution listed for the case doesn’t work, try the other ones one-by-
one until you have tried all of them. If you are still experiencing difficulties, please reach out to
Omegawave so that we can investigate the issue further ([e-mail]).
Source of
disturbance
Explanation
Potential solution
Wearing the
belt
incorrectly.
If the belt is too small or too large, the belt’s
electrode pads may be positioned on top of the
latissimus dorsi muscle, in which case the
recorded signal will be EMG from the muscle
instead of an ECG from the heart.
Choose a belt that fits snugly so
that the electrode pads will be
positioned on top of your ribs,
about 6 inches (15cm) below the
armpits
(https://shop.omegawave.com/belt-
sizes). Also, position the belt so that
the sensor is in the middle of the
chest and on top of the sternum
(i.e. below your pecs), with the
sensor’s text upright.
The belt or the
athlete’s skin
is too dry.
If the belt’s electrode pads are inadequately
moistened prior to the measurement, a high
quality ECG cannot be recorded as the belt’s
conduction will be too low.
Wet the belt’s electrode pads with
water (by running it under a tap or
soaking it in a cup of water), ECG
gel (highly effective and lasting), or
regular moisturizing cream.
If the air is dry, for example during cold winter
months or with strong air conditioning indoors,
the athlete’s skin may be dry in which case the
electrodes require more moisture than would
otherwise be the case.
Moving during
the
measurement.
Any kind of movement, particularly of the arms
and upper body, generates electrical activity
from the associated muscles which can interfere
with the ECG signal being recorded.
Aim to lie supine on a comfortable
surface and remain completely still
during the measurement.

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Sitting or
walking
during the
measurement.
Completing the measurement in a sitting
position or while walking will generate
interference from active muscles, thereby
disrupting the ECG signal.
Aim to complete the measurement
in a supine resting position without
moving, talking, coughing, sneezing
or yawning.
Sensor’s
battery level is
low.
If the sensor’s battery level drops below 50%,
the ECG signal being recorded may become
inaccurate on occasion.
Charge the sensor regularly and
particularly if it drops below 50%.
Dirty belt.
Particles from the skin transfer to the belt’s
electrode pads with use and build up over time.
This increases the resistance meaning that the
sensor won’t receive a high quality ECG.
Wash the belt regularly and take
note of the washing instructions
located on the belt (note: use only
liquid washing detergent).
Synthetic
shirts.
Often worn by athletes for training, synthetic
shirts (i.e. quick dry or ‘technical’ shirts) produce
additional static electricity that may interfere
with the ECG signal. This can occur for example
when the air and user’s skin are very dry and
the belt has not been sufficiently moistened.
Apply moisture or in some cases an
antistatic agent to the belt to
resolve the issue, or remove the
shirt while completing the
measurement.
Electrical
interference
(from
refrigerators,
fluorescent
lights, etc.).
Electrical interference in the immediate vicinity
of the user may cause electric ‘noise’, thereby
disrupting the ECG signal.
Avoid completing the
measurement right next to sources
of electrical interference.

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ANALYZING RESULTS
From the main view, you can:
• See when your last measurement was done
• See cardiac readiness results of your last measurement
• Access to a detailed breakdown of Cardiac and Energy Supply and Central Nervous System
indices as well as their historical data
• Access to training zones view
• Start a new measurement
• Access to settings and share your results
CNS, Cardiac and Energy Supply System views allow you to analyse trends over the last 10
measurements. If you want to analyse trends over a longer period, you can use Omegawave web app:
http://app.omegawave.com