ActiGraph wGT3X-BT User Manual page 7

Setup & Initialization
5
6
7
(Continued)
Device Time
Set device to local computer time or atomic time.
Sample Rate
Select the device sampling rate ranging from 30 to 100 Hz. The sample rate is the number of times per
second that the activity monitor will record data. Note that higher sampling rates will result in higher
data fidelity, but will reduce the device storage capacity and battery life.
LED Options
Unchecked
Disables the green LED.
Delay Mode LED
The green LED will flash until the selected start time occurs. The light will stop flashing once the
device begins collecting data.
Data Collection LED
The green LED will flash during data collection.
Wireless LED
The blue LED will flash during wireless Bluetooth communication (wireless must be enabled).
Note: Increased LED usage will result in decreased battery life
Note: A red LED will flash to indicate low battery regardless of selected LED options.
Wireless Options
Enable Wireless
Activates Bluetooth® functionality.
Heart Rate
Capture heart rate data when device is used with compatible Bluetooth® heart rate monitor. Note
that wireless must be enabled to activate heart rate data collection.
Recording Options
Idle Sleep Mode
When enabled, the device enters a low power state after experiencing 10 seconds of inactivity in order
to preserve battery life. Any subsequent activity will awaken the device. No data loss is incurred.
Complete the initialization parameters form and select 'Enter Subject Info. '
Enter subject name, biometric information, and wear position details into the grid. Note that a subject
name is required for initialization, but other biometric and wear details can be entered during download
or data analysis.
actigraphcorp.com