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  • Page 1 EPOC+...
  • Page 2 EPOC+ User Manual This document is intended to help you get started using the EMOTIV EPOC+ and includes common tips for using it. If you have any queries beyond the scope of this document, please contact us through our online...
  • Page 3 Introduction...
  • Page 4 About The EMOTIV EPOC+ is a portable, high resolution, 14-channel, EEG system. It was designed to be quick and easy to fit and take measurements in practical research applications. It is compatible with all EMOTIV software products. EMOTIV products are intended to be used for research applications and personal use only.

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Headset EPOC v1.0 EPOC+ v1.1 EPOC+ V1.1A Version 14 (plus 14 (plus CMS/DRL 14 (plus CMS/DRL Number of CMS/DRL references, P3/P4 references, P3/P4 Channels references, locations) locations) P3/P4 locations) Channel AF3, F7, F3, FC5, names AF3, F7, F3, FC5, T7, P7, AF3, F7, F3, FC5, T7, P7, T7, P7, O1, O2, (International...
  • Page 6 Dynamic Range (input 8400 uV(pp) 8400 uV(pp) 8400 uV(pp) referred) Coupling AC coupled AC coupled AC coupled Mode Proprietary 2.4GHz Proprietary 2.4GHz Proprietary Connectivity wireless, BLE and USB wireless, BLE and USB 2.4GHz wireless (Extender only) (Extender only) Battery LiPo battery LiPo battery 680mAh LiPo battery 680mAh Capacity...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    If EPOC+ detects a USB connection when turned on, it will stop communicating. If you would like to use it tethered, please use an EMOTIV Extender. Extender provides USB isolation and charging protection while tethered.

  • Page 8: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance EMOTIV products are intended to be used for research applications and personal use only. Our products are not sold as Medical Devices as defined in EU directive 93/42/EEC. Our products are not designed or intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment of disease.
  • Page 9 is connected - Consult the dealer or experienced person for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
  • Page 10 AS/NZS CISPR22 :2009 AS/NZS 4268 :2008 FCC CFR 47 Part 15C Safety EN 60950-1:2006 CB Certificate (TUV Rheinland Japan ) JPTUV-029914...
  • Page 11 Getting started...

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Package Contents Within the EPOC+ package, you will find the following: 1. Headset 2. Hydrator Pack 3. Hydrator Fluid 4. Universal USB Receiver...
  • Page 13 5. Mini-B & a USB cable 6. Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 14 Assembly - Quick Start...
  • Page 15 Using your headset...
  • Page 16 EPOC+ Headset Details The EPOC+ has two electrode arms each containing 9 locations (7 sensors + 2 references). Two sensor locations (M1 / M2) already have rubber sensors fitted because they are the alternative positions for the default references (P3 / P4). The EPOC+ is designed to provide good coverage of the frontal and prefrontal lobes and also provides coverage of the temporal, parietal and occipital lobes.

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators The USB port, power switch and LED indicators are part of the control board which sits in the middle of the EPOC+ headband. The power LED is located on the top surface and the charging LED is on the USB face. The following table outlines their behavior: Charging Action...
  • Page 18 Charging Green Complete Firmware Fade On - Failure Fade Off...
  • Page 19 Charging It is recommended that your headset is fully charged prior to capture recordings. The charge time depends on the remaining capacity in the Lithium Polymer cell and can take up to four hours. If the power LED does not glow white when you turn it On, your EPOC+ requires charging.
  • Page 20 Universal USB Receiver (Dongle) The universal USB receiver (dongle) uses a proprietary 2.4 GHz protocol to stream data from the headset. We recommend using this to connect to your headset on a PC or Laptop; once connected it remembers the serial number of the headset pairs to allow easy reconnection.
  • Page 21 Powered Up Looking for headsets Slow flashing Receiving data Fast flashing Paired by not connected Slow flashing...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 23 Electrode Arms - Alternative References The following images display the arms of the headset to allow you to identify each sensor for troubleshooting. Left Right...
  • Page 24 The DRL(P4) / Aux DRL (M1) and CMS (P3) / Aux CMS (M2) channels are wired together to allow the user to change the location of the references. If you are having problems getting good contact quality due to thick hair, please try the second position.
  • Page 25 Contact Quality Contact quality is measured for each position and displayed in the sensor map as shown below. There are four states: Color Status Black No contact is detected Poor Contact Quality Orange Average Contact Quality Green Good Contact Quality If a sensor is not in green, please check that it is making a good contact with the scalp and the sensor is wet.
  • Page 26 try measuring your ECG by touching both references with one hand and the sensor with the other. You should be able to clearly see the QRS and T-wave. If all of the channels are showing the same level of poor quality, the likely cause is the reference sensors are dry or the reference sensors are not making a good contact to the scalp.
  • Page 27 Saline Solution Each headset is packed with a small bottle of multipurpose contact lens solution. When this is exhausted, you can purchase from your local drug store or pharmacy. We recommend the use of contact lens solution if possible; but please do not use contact cleaning or sterilizing solutions.
  • Page 28 Reattaching Sensor Frame Occasionally, the electrode assembly that the sensor locks into comes apart as shown in the following image.
  • Page 29 Storage When the EPOC+ is not in use, it is best to remove all the sensors or at least the felt pads and place them in the provided hydrator pack. The pack should be kept open to dry out. Wet sensor assemblies left in the headset will corrode over time and you don't want this corrosion to take place because it will damage the headset.

  • Page 30: Electrode Assembly

    Electrode Assembly Broken Sensor Lock Occasionally, due to wear and tear, the quarter turn locking mechanism holds the sensor onto the headset breaks. This makes it impossible for the sensors to stay in place but it is possible to repair. Please contact online support for assistance.
  • Page 31 Software...
  • Page 32 EMOTIV Applications EMOTIV offers several software solutions to use with your headset that you can choose based on your needs. To view our full featured software applications, please visit the PRODUCTS/SOFTWARE section of our website. If you are interested in developing your own applications for your EPOC+ headset, you can view the SDK licensing options and support here.

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