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The Actiwatch Guide
to Getting Started
Issue Date: July 2009
Issue Version 7.2
Document No: 30095
CamNtech Ltd
Upper Pendrill Court
Ermine Street North
Papworth Everard
Cambridge CB23 3UY
Tel: 01480 831223
Fax: 01480 831733
Email:
technical@camntech.co.uk
Website:
www.camntech.co.uk
This manual is designed to be read in conjunction with
The Actiwatch User Manual
located on the Actiwatch Software CD ROM.
Contents
Actiwatch Guide to Getting Started 7.2 (July 2009)
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- Page 1 The Actiwatch Guide to Getting Started Issue Date: July 2009 Issue Version 7.2 Document No: 30095 CamNtech Ltd Upper Pendrill Court Ermine Street North Papworth Everard Cambridge CB23 3UY Tel: 01480 831223 Fax: 01480 831733 Email: technical@camntech.co.uk Website: www.camntech.co.uk This manual is designed to be read in conjunction with The Actiwatch User Manual located on the Actiwatch Software CD ROM.
- Page 2 • CamNtech has registered with an approved producer compliance scheme (PCS) in accordance with the requirements of the WEEE Directive. • CamNtech will provide free recycling for all of its WEEE products when returned. • CamNtech WEEE products will be designed with recycling, reuse and waste management as a consideration.
- Page 3 Installing the Software for the first time ........Existing Users – removing or updating the software ....Software Upgrades ..............Downloading Software Upgrades from CamNtech’s website ..Installing the Actiwatch USB reader ........... Installing the USB Reader Drivers ..........Checking the USB Reader Operation .........
- Page 4 Contents 6. Analysing an Actiwatch recording ............Loading a saved file ..............Overview of Analysis modes ............6.2.1 Sleep Analysis ..............6.2.2 Activity Analysis .............. 6.2.3 Nap Analysis ..............6.2.4 Light Analysis ..............Summary of recording and analysis options ....... 7.
- Page 5 The Actiwatch collects movement data which is stored in the non volatile memory and is then transferred to the PC using CamNtech’s proprietary telemetric reader/interface. The movement data can then be analysed using the relevant software package. Details on the models of Actiwatch and analysis software packages available can be found in Section 1.3.2 of the Guide to Getting Started.
- Page 6 Range – Hardware • Actiwatch AW7 The Actiwatch AW7 was launched in 2007 and extended the functionality and practicality of the Actiwatch range. With a battery life of 8 years continuous use, activity marker button and recording time of up to 180 days with a 1 minute epoch, it is also the most highly specified Actiwatch in the range.
- Page 7 Actiwatch Score, Actiwatch PLMS Software & Tremorwatch. The functionality of these units is covered in separate manuals. 3. The battery life for the Actiwatch AW7 is 8 years of continuous use. 4. The weight quoted for the Actiwatch AW7 is without a strap.
- Page 8 The Actiwatch USB reader provides direct connectivity with the host PC via a USB port and will provide faster download of the Actiwatch AW7. This model has a sloping front panel with two status LED’s (red and green). 1.3.4 The Actiwatch...
- Page 9 5 software will only work with a specific version or later. Specifically this includes the new Actiwatch Mini and the ActiLight. For full details please contact CamNtech. 1.4 Actiwatch Technical Actiwatch activity is measured in counts. This is a term used to...
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Page 10: Installing The Software
PC. A different installer is used for Windows XP/2000/Vista from that used for Windows 98/ME. Please note that, following Microsoft’s decision to stop supporting earlier versions of Windows, CamNtech cannot guarantee that Actiwatch software is compatible with Windows 95 or 98. - Page 11 Double clicking on the Installer Icon brings up the screen shown below: Select ‘Run’. (Please note that this warning message is not a problem and just means that the Actiwatch software has not been assessed by Microsoft.) Contents Actiwatch Guide to Getting Started 7.2 (July 2009)
- Page 12 Selecting ‘Next’ brings up the following screen: The default file path for the Actiwatch software is within Program Files on the C drive. This should only be changed if strictly necessary. Clicking on ‘Next’ brings up the following screen: Contents Actiwatch Guide to Getting Started 7.2 (July 2009)
- Page 13 Selecting ‘Next’ will install the Actiwatch software on the host PC. Once the software has been successfully installed, an ‘installation complete’ message will be displayed. Click ‘Close’ to complete the installation. The software is now ready to use. 2.4 Existing Users – If a copy of the Actiwatch software is already installed on the host PC, this must be removed before the new version of removing or updating the...
- Page 14 Select ‘Run’. (Please note that this warning message is not a problem and just means that the Actiwatch software has not been assessed by Microsoft). If an earlier version of Actiwatch software is installed on the host PC this then brings up the following screen: To install the latest version of the software, select ‘Remove Actiwatch Sleep 5’.
- Page 15 CamNtech for further details on availability and up to date pricing. 2.6 Downloading Software If an access code has been obtained from CamNtech then it is possible to download software updates from CamNtech’s Upgrades from website as shown below: CamNtech’s website...
- Page 16 Selecting the software type and entering the user name and password issued (please note that user names and passwords are case sensitive) will allow the user to download the latest version of software. Once the user name and password have been entered, clicking on the required software package will bring up the following screen: Select ‘Save’...
- Page 17 The Actiwatch USB Reader is provided with a USB ‘A’ to ‘Mini-B’ cable. To connect the reader, connect the USB Mini-B plug into the rear of the USB reader and connect the USB ‘A’ plug into a spare USB socket on the PC. A message will then pop-up requesting USB drivers (see next section).
- Page 18 Ensure that the installation CD is in the CD-ROM drive of your computer then select ‘install from a list or specific location (advanced)’ as shown below and click ‘next’. Now use the ‘browse’ button to locate the folder on the CD called ‘USB Drivers (Actiwatch USB Reader)’.
- Page 19 You may be presented with a warning stating that the software has not passed Windows logo testing. This is normal and the software will NOT adversely affect your system. Click ‘Continue anyway’ to proceed. The following form will now be displayed while the USB drivers are installed: Finally, a confirmation message will be shown upon completion of driver installation: Click ‘Finish’...
- Page 20 2.9 Checking the USB When using the Actiwatch USB reader, it is not necessary to manually set the communications port. Once the software has Reader Operation been installed and the USB reader plugged in, the correct communications port will be automatically set by the software. To check or change the communications port manually, selecting ‘Reader’...
- Page 21 3 Setting up an Actiwatch recording 3.1 Setting up a recording The recording time available is dependent on the model of Actiwatch and the epoch length selected. For full details please see the table in Section 1.3.2 of the Actiwatch Guide to Getting Started.
- Page 22 The battery life of the AW7 battery is 8 years of continuous use. At the end of this period, the battery can be changed by CamNtech. Important Note: It is essential to click on the battery fitted date as detailed above following the fitment of a new battery –...
- Page 23 The Actiwatch AW4, AWL, Mini (wrist mounted version) and ActiLight (wrist mounted version) are supplied with nylon straps. The Actiwatch AW7 is supplied with both a nylon strap and a plastic strap. For any mounting position where a longer strap is required, CamNtech can supply a longer Velcro strap.
- Page 24 4.3 Waterproofing The following Actiwatch models are waterproof to the following pressures under normal use: • Actiwatch AW7 (6 BAR) • Actiwatch Mini (3 BAR) • ActiLight (2 BAR) The following models are splash-proof and should be removed for bathing and showering: •...
- Page 25 5. Downloading and saving a recording To download Actiwatch data at the end of a recording, the Actiwatch should be placed face down on the Actiwatch reader as shown in section 2.8. The user should then select ‘Read’ from the ‘Reader’ on the main screen. Provided the Actiwatch is communicating correctly with the reader, the data will be downloaded and the following screen shown:...
- Page 26 As a default, all files are saved within the Actiwatch software in program files. This should only be changed if absolutely necessary. Actiwatch files are saved either as AWD or AWF files. For a full explanation of available file types, please see the Actiwatch User Manual.
- Page 27 6. Analysing an Actiwatch recording 6.1.1 Loading a saved file To load a previously saved file for viewing, select ‘Load’ from the ‘File’ menu on the main screen. A screen similar to the following will be shown: Double clicking on the required file will then load it for viewing in the analysis modes.
- Page 28 6.2.3 Nap Analysis Nap analysis is available with both Actiwatch Activity and Actiwatch Activity & Sleep Analysis Software. This allows the user to perform a nap analysis on the daytime activity data. For full details please see section 6 of the Actiwatch User Manual. 6.2.4 Light Analysis Light analysis is available with both Actiwatch Activity and Actiwatch Activity &...
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Page 29: Safety And Handling Information
3VDC; there is hence no risk of electric shock (equipment Type B). • The Actiwatch AW7 is a sealed unit and has no user serviceable parts. The battery life of the unit is 8 years of continuous use. At the end of this period, the device should be returned to CamNtech for battery replacement. - Page 30 (WEEE) handling of WEEE products, as well as provide WEEE-related information to their customers. CamNtech has taken the following approach to complying with this Directive: • CamNtech has registered with an approved producer compliance scheme (PCS) in accordance with the requirements of the WEEE Directive.
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Page 31: Appendix A: Using Previous Generation Readers
Appendix A: Using Previous Generation Readers The Actiwatch reader (blue faced reader pictured below) A1 - Installing the provides a telemetric connection to the Actiwatch which allows Actiwatch reader the user to setup and download Actiwatches using the software installed on the host PC. A2 - Using the Actiwatch reader (blue faced reader model) - Page 32 Care must be taken with placement of the watch when using the Actiwatch Mini and ActiLight due to their small size. When using the Actiwatch AW7 please ensure that the writing is face up on the watch when the watch is positioned on the reader.
- Page 33 When using a USB-Serial adaptor, it is possible to check in the ‘Device Manager’ screen on the host PC to find the correct COM port assignment. To do this, select ‘Start’ then ‘Control Panel’ then ‘System’. Select the ‘Hardware’ tab and then click on ‘Device Manager’.