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ATTENTION Please read this User Manual before using your BITalino (r)evolution device The information contained in this document has been carefully checked and were made every effort to ensure its quality. PLUX reserves the right to make changes and improvements to this manual and products referenced at any time without notice.
Figure 5: BITalino Plugged kit BLE/BT: Components of the “Core” and sensors....8 Figure 6: BITalino Board kit BT: Components of the Board with sensors and “Core”..... 8 Figure 7: BITalino Board kit BLE/BT: Components of the Board with sensors and “Core”..9 Figure 8 Physical characteristics of the BITalino Core (BT).
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User Manual List of Tables Table 1: Cables for connecting the BITalino boards to the sensors and / or electrodes..10 Table 2: Sleeve color meanings for UC-E6 connection............10 Table 3: Sensors and electrode cable combinations............14 Table 4: Sensors and electrode cable combinations.
Bluetooth (BT) or Bluetooth low energy (BLE) / BT dual mode for data transfer. A) BITalino (r)evolution Core The BITalino hub “Core” is available as a separate part for do it yourself experiments, assembled with a 3D-casing or as part of the Plugged or Board. BITalino (r)evolution...
Accelerometer (ACC). It is available as a kit with all accessories needed for an experimental setup such as battery, cables, and electrodes. Figure 3: BITalino Plugged kit BT (black) with BITalino (r)evolution Plugged (green) with Core BT (turquoise). 7 of 30...
User Manual a) BITalino (r)evolution Plugged BT (see Figure 4) Figure 4: BITalino Plugged kit BT: Components of the “Core” and sensors. b) BITalino (r)evolution Plugged BLE / BT dual mode (see Figure 5) Figure 5: BITalino Plugged kit BLE/BT: Components of the “Core” and sensors.
Plugged kit. a) BITalino (r)evolution Board kit BT (see Figure 6) Figure 6: BITalino Board kit BT: Components of the Board with sensors and “Core”. b) BITalino (r)evolution Board kit BLE/BT dual mode (see Figure 7) Figure 7: BITalino Board kit BLE/BT: Components of the Board with sensors and “Core”.
> Human-Computer Interaction 1.7. Electrode Connections & Sleeve Color Meanings The BITalino boards and sensors must be connected to open wire cables and / or electrode cables (see Table 1), to connect electrodes, sensors and the board. Table 1: Cables for connecting the BITalino boards to the sensors and / or electrodes.
BITalino (r)evolution User Manual The sleeve color meaning for the 2- and 3-lead electrode are described in Table 2. Table 2: Sleeve color meanings for UC-E6 connection. Sleeve Color Black White Electrode Cable 2-lead Electrode Cable reference 3-lead 11 of 30...
The BITalino Core comes in a size of 65mm x 56mm x 2 mm (see Figure 8). Figure 8 Physical characteristics of the BITalino Core (BT). The BITalino Board comes in a size of 65mm x 108m x 2mm (see Figure 9).
Figure 10). The sensors EEG, EDA, ECG, and EMG need to be attached to an electrode cable using the sensor port (marked in red). Figure 10: BITalino (r)evolution Board with pre-connected sensors and actuators. Sensor ports for connection to an electrode cable marked in red.
BITalino (r)evolution User Manual Figure 11: Setup for the BITalino Board kit and electrode cables (red) and battery connection (blue). 2.2.2. BITalino (r)evolution Plugged Core The BITalino (r)evolution Plugged and Core can be connected to individual sensors such as ECG, EMG, EEG, EDA, ACC and LUX using the analogue ports A1-A6 (see Figure 12). All parts can be connected to the board using a sensor cable (see Figure 12 lower right).
2-lead + 1-lead (REF) Figure 13: Setup for the BITalino Plugged kit and Core with Cables and Sensors (red) and battery connection (blue). The markers on the back of the sensor for correct alignment is marked in green. 17 of 30...
EDA, ECG, EEG, ACC-Z, ACC-XYZ, EOG, EGG, BTN, LUX, Respiration (RIP), Photoplethysmography (PPG), High Definition Temperature (TMP), and FlexiForce (FSR). Figure 14: Assembled BITalino Core with connection ports A1-A6 for the sensors (assembled) marked in green. Table 5: Assembled Sensors for the BITalino Assembled Core.
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An example ECG Signal from the assembled sensor and the assembled Core is illustrated in Figure 16. Figure 16: Sample ECG Signal acquired with BITalino (r)evolution assembled core and assembled ECG sensor at the collar bones (IN+/-) and the iliac crest (REF).
The software coming with this device is OpenSignals and it can be download here. 3.1. Configuring the Board and Sensor in OpenSignals 3.1.1. OpenSignals (r)evolution (Windows, macOS, Linux) Open the OpenSignals (r)evolution device manager to access and configure your BITalino device, see Figure 17. Figure 17: Access the OpenSignals (r)evolution device manager.
Notes to learn how to apply the sensors and 2.2 Connecting the BITalino devices with sensors to learn how to connect your device to your BITalino device. Click on the record button in the OpenSignals main interface whenever you’re ready for your acquisition.
4. Scientific Publications Using the BITalino Plugged/ Board / Assembled Core The following scientific is only a small selection extracted from the list of available publications using BITalino. Please visit the following website to access the entire up-to-date list: https://bitalino.com/en/community/publications Publications Diana Batista, Hugo Plácido da Silva, Ana Fred, Carlos Moreira, Margarida Reis and...
Please read the following safety instructions before using your BITalino system to prevent any damages or problems with the user, test persons and/or BITalino devices. Violations of these instructions can lead to inferior signal quality and/or damages to the BITalino system and user. Warning & Precautions...
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Do not insert objects into the holes of the device, it may affect the operating characteristics and safety. Do not open the BITalino (r)evolution Board device or any of its accessories. Any repairing of the device must only be done by properly trained and authorized PLUX personnel.
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In compliance with the European Directive on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 2002/96/EC, do not deposit the BITalino (r)evolution Board in the trash. Instead, contact your Reseller or PLUX for properly recycle your BITalino (r)evolution Board. You can get information about the contact nearest to you in https://bitalino.com/resellers.
Please follow these recommendations to ensure safe transportation and storage of your BITalino equipment and sensors to prevent any damaging of your system. The BITalino equipment and sensors should be stored in the original box in a dry place when those are not being used.
3rd party connection components that are available for BITalino systems as the usage of these components will void the electrical warranty of your BITalino device and sensors and, if not indicated otherwise, the warranty of the 3rd party system you’re connecting to the device.
6.5. Regulatory Disclaimer / Intended Use BITalino products are intended for use in life science education and research applications; they are not medical devices nor are they intended for medical diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
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