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- Page 1 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual WHALETEQ PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System (HRS100+) User Manual Software Version 1.0.0.6 Version 2024-03-29...
- Page 2 This document could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in future revisions of this document. WhaleTeq Co. LTD. is under no obligation to notify any person of the changes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HRS100+ Software Installation ..................21 3.1.3 First Time Using WhaleTeq Product - USB Driver Installation ........22 3.1.4 First Time Using WhaleTeq Product - Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 Installation ..23 HRS100+ Software Operation ................23 3.2.1 Main Mode ........................23 3.2.2... - Page 4 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Cautions ....................33 Ordering Information ................34 Standard Package ....................34 Optional Accessory ....................34 Optional Calibration Service and Warranty Extension ........34 Revision History ..................35 Contact WhaleTeq ..................35...
- Page 5 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual List of Table Table 1: Package Contents............... 10 Table 2: Functions in Standalone mode .......... 16 Table 3: Functions in PC Software Mode......... 16 Table 4: HRS100+ Specifications ............17 Table 5: Version Difference of HRS100+ ......... 19 Table 6: Command Table ..............
- Page 6 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual List of Figure Figure 1: Perfusion Index (PI) ............7 Figure 2: The Interaction Between HRS100+ and DUT ...... 8 Figure 3: HRS100+ Hardware Overview ..........9 Figure 4: Mechanical Drawing of Fixture Mounting Base ....10 Figure 5: Mechanical Drawing of Top LED Holder ......
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Page 7: System Introduction
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual System Introduction WhaleTeq Heart Rate Simulator (HRS100+) is a test system designed for “Photoplethysmography” (PPG) technology. For PPG sensor suppliers, IC Solution providers, and wearable manufacturers, HRS100+ simulates the reflected light of human skin, and provides different adjustable parameters such as brightness, heart rate, and so on. -
Page 8: Whaleteq Heart Rate Simulator Test System
DC value. See upper-right figure. 1.1.3 WhaleTeq Heart Rate Simulator Test System WhaleTeq HRS test system is based on the concept described in section 1.1.1 and 1.1.2. The simulated light source provided by the system verify if the photodiode of the wearables can receive the LED light properly, and if the module can react well with different simulated light. -
Page 9: How Hrs100+ Interacts With Dut
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual WhaleTeq HRS test system has 2 different models – HRS200 and HRS100+. HRS200: Premium Model. Designed for R&D and test engineers to provide multiple and stable signal simulations to facilitate the verification of system and heart rate accuracy. -
Page 10: Appearance And Package Content
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Appearance and Package Content This section introduces HRS100+’s appearance and usage. Package content and specification are also listed in this section. 1.2.1 Appearance HRS100+ is designed for test engineers and production line. The below illustration shows the product appearance and functions: Figure 3: HRS100+ Hardware Overview... -
Page 11: Package Contents
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 1.2.2 Package Contents The HRS100+ package contains the following items: Table 1: Package Contents Item HRS100+ unit Warranty Card USB Type-A to Type-B Cable (male to male) 1.2.3 Specifications for HRS100+ Alignment Fixture User may use the below mechanical drawing to develop the alignment fixture for fitting your wearable. -
Page 12: Figure 5: Mechanical Drawing Of Top Led Holder
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Top LED Holder: Figure 5: Mechanical Drawing of Top LED Holder Bottom LED Holder: Figure 6: Mechanical Drawing of Bottom LED Holder... -
Page 13: Figure 7: Sectional View Of Fixture Mounting Base
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Sectional View: Figure 7: Sectional View of Fixture Mounting Base Here is the length and width (135mm x 76mm) of HRS100+: Figure 8: Length and Width of HRS100+ The following is the height of the machine: Fixture mounting base height: 25.4mm ... -
Page 14: Figure 10: Height Of Fixture Mounting Base And Hrs100
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Entire Machine height: 60.2mm Figure 10: Height of Fixture Mounting Base and HRS100+... -
Page 15: Using The Hrs100
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Using the HRS100+ This chapter introduces the usage modes, cabling diagrams, and recommendations for using this product. 1.3.1 Usage Categories This product provides standalone mode and PC software mode. Details are listed as below: Standalone Mode: User can directly place the DUT onto HRS100+ to testify BPM rates. -
Page 16: Cabling Diagram
Figure 11: Testing Cabling diagram 1.3.3 Recommended Usage Recommendation 1: As shown in section 1.3.2, WhaleTeq software could fully control the HRS100+ when connected to a PC via USB interface. The panel buttons would have no functions at that time. -
Page 17: Functions And Specifications
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Functions and Specifications 1.4.1 Functions in Standalone mode Below is the function chart in standalone mode: Table 2: Functions in Standalone mode 1.4.2 Functions in PC Software Mode Below is the function list in PC software mode: Table 3: Functions in PC Software Mode... -
Page 18: Specifications
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 1.4.3 Specifications HRS100+ product specification is listed as below: Table 4: HRS100+ Specifications Parameters Supported Range / Types Accuracy 30 ~ 300BPM (PC software); 30 ~ 240BPM (Standalone ±1BPM usage) DC - Main Mode 1 ~ 20 Level DC - Fine Tune 100mV ~ 2500mV... -
Page 19: Figure 13: Lux-Voltage (And Dc Level) Chart
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual (3) We suggest users to observe PD's analog signals via connecting HRS100+'s BNC port to an oscilloscope. Under High Resolution Mode, users need to check “LED Off” option to switch off HRS100+'s LED and no optical signals will be sent then. -
Page 20: Instruction For Different Version Of Hrs100
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 1.4.4 Instruction for Different Version of HRS100+ The photodiode detection range of HRS100+ and HRS200 is enhanced in July, 2017. Therefore, HRS series can measure DUTs with higher LED brightness after the enhancements. * Please refer to below table for software UI differences between the new version and former version of HRS100+: Table 5: Version Difference of HRS100+... -
Page 21: Usage In Standalone Mode
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Usage in Standalone Mode 1. Setting mechanism Optical measurement is quite sensitive against the distance and angle. Before HRS100+ is in use, please secure the particular distance and angle between HRS100+ diffusion film and DUT PPG sensor. 2. -
Page 22: Pc Software Mode
When the installation is completed, HRS100+ software would be executed automatically. User can also execute HRS100+ software via selecting “All Programs” “WhaleTeq” “WhaleTeq” in Windows startup program manager. Relative to normal PC processing, there is no special use of PC speed. However, there has been noted a slow increase in system RAM usage over long periods of time up to 30-40MB (related to MS Windows “garbage collection”). -
Page 23: First Time Using Whaleteq Product - Usb Driver Installation
Figure 16: HRS100+ Software If HRS100+ software can’t be executed properly or this is the first time using WhaleTeq product, please refer to section 3.1.3 and 3.1.4 to confirm that USB driver and Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 are all installed. -
Page 24: First Time Using Whaleteq Product - Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 Installation
Windows®, and this can be ignored. Please click here to watch the tutorial video. 3.1.4 First Time Using WhaleTeq Product - Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 Installation WhaleTeq software is developed by Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0. If HRS100+ software fails to launch properly, please check whether Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 or higher versions was... -
Page 25: Figure 17: Main Mode
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Below are the details of the interface: Figure 17: Main Mode LED Relative Settings: 01 – Synchronized Pulse: Select whether HRS100+ LED flashes synchronously with DUT LED. 02 – DC Level: This parameter simulates the reflection of different brightness levels. - Page 26 Select the scale to “10000” while testing DUTs with higher LED brightness. 3.2.1.1 LED Sorting During production, PPG manufacturers/vendors may face a problem – how to certify the quality? WhaleTeq designs the “LED Sorting” feature to help customers to sort out unacceptable LEDs.
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Page 27: Figure 18: Method Of Led Sorting
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Measurement principles for “Filter LED”: Whether the brightness of the LED is within acceptable range Whether the LED itself is stable Please refer to below diagram for how HRS100+ works these two principles out: Figure 18: Method of LED Sorting Note: Since the above diagram is from HRS200, the real... -
Page 28: Figure 19: Parameters Of Led Sorting
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Figure 19: Parameters of LED Sorting ․ Peak Lower Limit: Set the acceptable minimum limit for the brightness of LED. Correspond to Min Range in the diagram. ․ Peak Upper Limit: Set the acceptable maximum limit for the brightness of LED. -
Page 29: Command Mode
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 3.2.1.2 PD Signal Display Figure 20: PD Signal Display If HRS100+ software shows up “Saturated” in PD Signal Display section, it means the brightness of DUT is over the detection range of HRS100+ PD. Please increase the distance between HRS100+ diffusion film and DUT PPG sensor. -
Page 30: Table 6: Command Table
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 02 – Load File: Load the command file from local PC. 03 – Execute Command: Play and execute the programmed commands. 04 – Stop Command: Stop to execute the ongoing command. 05 –... -
Page 31: Hrs100+ Software And Firmware Update
HRS100+ which were shipped from early 2017 does all support firmware update. HRS100+ software supports auto-update after software version 1.0.0.6. If you have any questions, please contact WhaleTeq for detailed information. 3.3.1 Software and Firmware Auto Update When new firmware or software release, a pop-up window shows as below. -
Page 32: Manually Update Firmware
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 3.3.2 Manually Update Firmware Please follow the below steps to update firmware manually: Step 1: Connect HRS100+ to PC and launch HRS100+ software. Step 2: Move the cursor to title bar and right click to select “About”. Figure 23: Manually Update Firmware (Step 2) Step 3: Click “Update F/W”... -
Page 33: Software Development Kit (Sdk)
Figure 27: Manually Update Firmware (Step 6) Software Development Kit (SDK) WhaleTeq provides HRS100+ software development kit. All operating parameters and options have corresponding commands in the software development kit. The software development kit contains DLL (Dynamic-link library), which will provide highly... -
Page 34: Calibration And Validation
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Calibration and Validation Both WHALETEQ HRS100+ and software have been system verified, and reports can be provided according to your needs. Prior to shipping, each unit is tested for component values and output voltages, using a calibrated precision multi-meter. -
Page 35: Ordering Information
Part No. Description Model No.: C3 Provides (3) years of calibration service YY0007 coverage. WhaleTeq equipment can be calibrated to original performance on the basis of (1) year interval. Model No.: R3 YY0008 Extends the limited warranty from (1) year... -
Page 36: Revision History
1 System Introduction 1.2.2 Package Contents 2024-03-29 7 Ordering Information 2024-04-30 • Add List of Table List of Figure Contact WhaleTeq WHALETEQ Co., LTD service@whaleteq.com | (O)+886 2 2517 6255 8F., No. 125, Songjiang Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City 104474, Taiwan...
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