Basic Operation Instructions; Safety Information Summary; Ensure The Ultium Sensor Is In Measurement Mode; Attach The Emg Sensor With Emg Smart Lead Sensor To A Patient Or Subject - Noraxon Ultium EMG System User Manual

Ultium EMG Hardware User Manual

6 Basic Operation Instructions

6.1 Safety Information Summary

Strictly follow all safety practices given in Section 4 of this manual. The most critical safety practices
are repeated here.
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CAUTION

6.2 Ensure the Ultium Sensor is in Measurement Mode

Check the Sensor Status LED
The sensor's STATUS indicator provides a means of communicating its operational state. In the idle
state, the STATUS indicator will flash blue. When the sensor is actively measuring, the STATUS indicator
will flash green.
If the STATUS indicator is not flashing at all, the EMG Sensor may be powered off or may have a depleted
sensor battery.
6.3 Attach the EMG Sensor with EMG Smart Lead Sensor to a Patient or
Subject
DO NOT depend on the wire connection to the disposable electrodes as a means to
secure the EMG sensor, using double sided tape to secure the sensor to the skin is
recommended to ensure reliable sensor attachment.
CAUTION
For proper operation the EMG Sensor must be applied to the measurement site so that the center
reference electrode pad on the bottom side is in direct contact with bare skin. The skin area in contact
with the reference pad generally does not require any special preparation prior to applying the sensor.
(Some skin preparation for the reference pad site may be beneficial if the EMG signal exhibits a
wandering baseline. See Appendix A)
The EMG Sensors can be secured in place using Noraxon supplied double-sided adhesive tape and/or
elastic straps. Straps are recommended if dynamic movements are expected.
The EMG Sensor allows for interchangeable terminal lead wires for attachment to disposable
electrodes. The two lead wires are offset with one longer than the other by an amount equal to the
(Rev J)
Never use the Ultium System on a person with an implanted pacemaker
Never operate the Ultium System within 1 meter of any critical medical device
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