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Doc49 v3b
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BioHarness User Guide
®
BioHarness™ Physiology Monitoring System with AcqKnowledge
Software
For Life Science Research Applications
Data Acquisition and Analysis
Reference Manual
®
for
Windows
10/8/7 or Vista
42 Aero Camino, Goleta, CA 93117
Tel (805) 685-0066, Fax (805) 685-0067
www.biopac.com
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- Page 1 Doc49 v3b ™ BioHarness User Guide ® BioHarness™ Physiology Monitoring System with AcqKnowledge Software For Life Science Research Applications Data Acquisition and Analysis Reference Manual ® Windows 10/8/7 or Vista 42 Aero Camino, Goleta, CA 93117 Tel (805) 685-0066, Fax (805) 685-0067...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.1 Charge Time & Duration ..............................8 4.2 Charge Levels ................................. 9 4.3 Battery Life ..................................9 The BioHarness device is powered by an internal rechargeable Lithium Polymer cell............. 9 4.4 Powering Off the Device ..............................9 5. Put on the Garment ................................9 6. -
Page 3: System Overview
Recording of data *NOTE In order for Bluetooth to operate with BioHarness, a connection must be established with the computer. Check your computer to see if integrated Bluetooth 2.0 is available. If not, an aftermarket USB Bluetooth dongle must be installed and connected. USB Bluetooth dongle not included with the BioHarness System. -
Page 4: Acqknowledge For Bioharness (Application Software)
BioHarness™ User Guide Page 4 of 17 1.2 AcqKnowledge for BioHarness (Application Software) AcqKnowledge software is used to view, record and analyze data with the BioHarness unit. § To launch the software, double-click the desktop icon AcqKnowledge 5. § Use the BioHarness menu options for acquisition and import settings. -
Page 5: Bioharness Garment
BIOPAC Systems, Inc. Page 5 of 17 1.3 BioHarness Garment Component Parts Material 1. Main fastener hook Steel 2. Main fastener sleeve ---- 3. Size adjustment slider Steel 4. Internal breathing rate sensor EVA foam 5. ECG sensors Silver-coated nylon 6. -
Page 6: Led Behavior
The sample frequency is 250 Hz. 2.2 PC Requirements Operating System: Windows® 8, 7 or Vista Connectivity: USB (either built-in chip or USB Bluetooth dongle) 2.3 BioHarness Device (Transmitter/Recorder) Transmit Range Up to 10m, environment and antenna dependent Memory Capacity ~500 hours Sample Rate 250 Hz Max. -
Page 7: Smart Fabric Garment
1. Install the software from the BIOPAC installation CD. 2. Install the drivers for the Bluetooth dongle and for the cradle.* 3. Configure the BioHarness device in the AcqKnowledge software. *IMPORTANT The cradle drivers must be installed manually via Windows. -
Page 8: Precautions
4. Charge the Batteries When first delivered, the BioHarness is totally powered off. It will have some battery charge, but the time on the internal clock will be set to a default value of 12:00:00 on 1/1/2000. The internal clock is used to assign timestamps to data logged on the device. -
Page 9: Charge Levels
Empty 4.3 Battery Life The BioHarness device is powered by an internal rechargeable Lithium Polymer cell. Expected life ~300 cycles (typical, after which 80% capacity is retained) As with all rechargeable cells, such as mobile phone batteries, charge duration will shorten as the battery reaches the end of its life expectancy. -
Page 10: View Live Data
6. View Live Data A BioHarness device with a fully-charged Li-ion cell should be able to transmit live data for approximately 3 hours. 1. Make sure the computer’s integrated Bluetooth connection is active or connect a USB Bluetooth dongle. (Not included.) -
Page 11: Record And Save Files
A. Turn on BioHarness device. B. Launch the AcqKnowledge software by double-clicking the desktop icon. C. Check the channel boxes to turn on/off the acquire, plot, and values display for channels in BioHarness > Set Up Channels. See the AcqKnowledge Software... -
Page 12: Log Data On The Device
Use the Erase All button in the import dialog to permanently delete all recordings. Use the Restore Data button to recover missing data from log files in the event of a communication loss. Use the Reset Device button to revert the BioHarness unit to AcqKnowledge-compatible state. WWW.BIOPAC.COM 9700.0012.v3i-B ACQ5.0... -
Page 13: Restoring Data Following Communication Loss
8.3 Restoring Data Following Communication Loss The BioHarness device continues to log physiological data even when the subject moves out of transmission range. (For example, if subject leaves the building for a running workout with the device attached.) Data acquired while the subject was out of range is still logged and can be restored and imported into AcqKnowledge after the subject moves back into range. -
Page 14: 2 Breathing Data
BioHarness™ User Guide Page 14 of 17 Channel Data Signal CH 2 Breathing Description Raw bit output of breathing Data sensor. Unfiltered, unprocessed. Raw breathing sensor output in volts. The variation during breathing action compared to the absolute value is small. -
Page 15: 10 Breathing Wave Amplitude
BIOPAC Systems, Inc. Page 15 of 17 Channel Data Signal CH 10 Breathing Description Average filtered breathing sensor output over previous second. This is Wave Amplitude indicative of breathing depth. Data Frequency 1 Hz (1.008 Seconds) Units Volts CH 11 X... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
BioHarness™ User Guide Page 16 of 17 11. Troubleshooting Issue Cause Action/Solution FUNCTIONALITY Poor HR performance Poor conductive path between skin and Moisten pads, adjust position of garment, sensor pads adjust garment tension Movement artifacts Adjust the garment tension Weak ECG signal Compare ECG amplitude when subject stationary, with other subjects. -
Page 17: Intended Use
This warranty is in all countries where BIOPAC has an office or a licensed distributor. The warranty offered by BIOPAC Systems, Inc. on your BioHarness™ hardware is the same whether or not you register your product. Failure to register within one (1) week of receipt voids the warranty for the BioHarness Chest Strap.
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