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PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual WHALETEQ PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System (HRS200) User Manual Software Version 1.0.0.6 Version 2024-03-29...
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3.1.2 HRS200 Software Installation ..................24 3.1.3 First Time Using WhaleTeq Product - USB Driver Installation ........25 3.1.4 First Time Using WhaleTeq Product – Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 Installation ..26 3.2 HRS200 Software Operation ................27 3.2.1 Main Mode ........................27 3.2.2 Fine Tune Mode ......................
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PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 7.1 Standard Package ....................51 7.2 Optional Accessory ....................51 7.3 Optional Software Add-on Pack ................51 7.4 Optional Calibration Service and Warranty Extension ........52...
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Table 2: Functions in Standalone Mode .......... 18 Table 3: Functions in PC Software Mode......... 18 Table 4: HRS200 Specifications ............19 Table 5: Version Difference of HRS200 ........... 22 Table 6: Raw Data Format ............... 43 Table 7: Command Table ..............45 Table 8: Command Example ............
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Figure 8: Length and Width of HRS200 ........... 13 Figure 9: Height of Fixture Mounting Base........14 Figure 10: Height of Fixture Mounting Base and HRS200 ....14 Figure 11: Testing Cabling Diagram ..........16 Figure 12: Cabling Diagram of Connecting the HRS200 to an Oscilloscope ................
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PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Figure 34: Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Normal Range Signal (Step 4) ................40 Figure 35: Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Dynamic Range Signal (Step 1) ................41 Figure 36: Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Dynamic Range Signal (Step 2) ................
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual System Introduction WhaleTeq Heart Rate Simulator (HRS200) is a test system designed for “Photoplethysmography” (PPG) technology. For PPG sensor suppliers, IC Solution providers, and wearable manufacturers, the HRS200 simulates the reflected light of human skin, and provides different adjustable parameters such as brightness, heart rate, and so on.
(DC), conditions of peripheral circulation (PI). The WhaleTeq HRS test system provides various settings and multiple operation modes for different PPG sensors and different scenarios. WhaleTeq HRS test system has 2 different models – HRS200 and HRS100+.
LED and PD, which are individually corresponding to the wearable’s PD and LED. Please note that LED and PD shown in HRS200 PC software from the view of HRS200. For example, PD sampling (section 3.2.1) shown in HRS200 PC software indicates DUT’s LED status.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 1.2.1 HRS200 Appearance HRS200 is designed for R&D and test engineers. The below illustration shows the product appearance and functions: Figure 3: HRS200 Hardware Overview 1.2.2 Package Contents The HRS200 package contains the following items:...
1.2.3 Specifications for HRS200 Alignment Fixture User may use the below mechanical drawing to develop the alignment fixture for fitting your wearable. User can also download the HRS200 3D model Here. ⚫ Mechanical Drawing: Figure 4: Mechanical Drawing of Fixture Mounting Base ✓...
Bottom LED Holder: Figure 6: Mechanical Drawing of Bottom LED Holder ⚫ Sectional View: Figure 7: Sectional View of Fixture Mounting Base Here is the length and width (135mm x 76mm) of HRS200: Figure 8: Length and Width of HRS200...
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual The following is the height of the machine: ⚫ Fixture mounting base height: 25.4mm Figure 9: Height of Fixture Mounting Base ⚫ Entire machine height: 60.2mm Figure 10: Height of Fixture Mounting Base and HRS200...
This product provides standalone mode and PC software mode. Details are listed as below: Standalone Mode: User can directly place the DUT onto HRS200 to testify BPM rates. In HRS100+ standalone mode, user can measure 10 specific heart rate values. If needed, users may modify the default parameter settings via PC software.
If connecting via BNC ports to an oscilloscope, user can measure the original signal of LED and amplified signal of photodiode. Cabling diagram is as illustrated below. Figure 12: Cabling Diagram of Connecting the HRS200 to an Oscilloscope 1.3.3 Recommended Usage ․ Recommendation 1: As shown in section 1.3.2, WhaleTeq software could fully...
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual ․ Recommendation 2: As shown in below figure, user can directly place the DUT onto HRS200 and proceed tests in standalone mode. The recommended distance between the diffusion film and DUT is 1 cm.
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...
HRS200's BNC port to an oscilloscope. Under High Resolution Mode, users need to check “LED Off” option to switch off HRS200's LED and no optical signals will be sent then. Figure 14: Lux-Voltage (and DC Level) Chart Figure 15: Time-Lux Chart...
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Figure 16: Setting Range for PI (in every DC Level) *Tested by Konica Minolta illuminance meter, model T-10MA...
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 1.4.4 Instruction for different version of HRS200 The photodiode detection range of HRS200 was enhanced in July, 2017. Therefore, the HRS200 can measure DUTs with higher LED brightness after the enhancement.
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Usage in standalone mode 1. Setting Mechanism Optical measurement is quite sensitive against the distance and angle. Before HRS200 is in use, please secure the particular distance and angle between HRS200 diffusion film and DUT PPG sensor. 2. Power Supply HRS200 can be powered via USB interface or Three AA batteries.
- 1.5 GHz CPU or higher - 1GB RAM or higher - USB port 3.1.2 HRS200 Software Installation Please follow the below steps to download and execute HRS200 software. ․ Download HRS200 software from WhaleTeq website. ․ Browse to the download location ․...
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Figure 17: HRS200 Software If HRS200 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.
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 HRS200 software fails to launch properly, please check whether Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 or higher versions was installed in the operation system.
“LED” relative settings are on upper half “PD” relative settings are on lower half Below are the details of the interface: Figure 18: Main Mode ⚫ LED Relative Settings 01 – Synchronized Pulse: Select whether HRS200 LED flashes synchronously with DUT LED.
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This parameter simulates different AC/DC ratio. Please refer to Section1.1.2 for more details. 05 – Save to HRS: Save DC Level and PI value into HRS200 internal system memory as the startup default values. 06– BPM Value: Adjust this parameter to change Heart Rate setting. Range: 30 to 300 Beats-Per-Minute.
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Please refer to below diagram for how HRS200 works these two principles out: HRS200 software would have missed certain <120μs signals. Therefore, WhaleTeq strongly suggests to observe HRS200’s PD signal directly by connecting HRS200’s PD BNC port with the oscilloscope.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Figure 19: Method of LED Sorting In above diagram, there are many pulses displayed on “PD Signal Display” section. The Max Peaks of those pulses are nearly the same. If the brightness of the LED is in acceptable range, the Max Peak pulses should be between “Peak Lower Limit”...
Upper Limit), HRS200 will show “Pass”, vice versa. In Testing Seconds, if there is no Max Peak of pulse in acceptable range, HRS200 will show “Fail”. To reduce the testing time, as long as HRS200 counts N (=Maximum Count of PASS) Max Peak pulses, HRS200 will directly show “Pass”.
Below are the details of Fine Tune Mode interface: Figure 22: Fine Tune Mode 01 – Synchronized Pulse: Select whether HRS200 LED flashes synchronously with DUT LED. 02 – Waveform Setting: Allows user to select Sine wave, Triangle wave, and PPG wave in the test.
3.2.3 Play Raw Data Mode Play Raw Data mode supports the following waveform types: (1) Built-in clinical databases – HRS200 software has built-in several clinical symptom waveforms. (2) Recorded raw data waveform with normal range signal – HRS200 can play waveforms that recorded in statistic condition of human activities.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Figure 23: Play Raw Data Mode 01 – Load Raw Data: Load built-in database or Raw Data file from local PC. 02 – Source Information: Display information such as source name, sample rate and length.
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Please follow the below instructions to initiate the use: For HRS200 serial number after WHR1602025, please directly download the latest HRS200 software (V1.0.0.6) for the trial use of AF database playback function. If HRS200 serial number is before WHR1602025, please contact WhaleTeq for the upgrade solution.
Step 2. Select the preferred record and click “OK”. Figure 25: Clinical Database Waveform Playback (Step 2) Note: Only the first record is available as the trial purpose. Please contact WhaleTeq (service@whaleteq.com) to enable all the database records. Step 3. Click “Play”.
How to activate HRS200 Full Database Set Please follow the below steps to activate all clinical databases. Step 1. Click “Database” and select 2 record or any other databases which can’t not use. Figure 28: Activate HRS200 Full Database Set (Step 1)
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Step 2. Select and copy HRS200 ID. Send HRS200 ID to service@whaleteq.com to request Activation Key. Figure 29: Activate HRS200 Full Database Set (Step 2) Step 3. Key-in or paste Activation Key to activate the full access of HRS200 Full Database Set.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 3.2.3.2 Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Normal Range Signal Please follow the below instructions if you’d like to pay recorded PPG waveforms from statistic condition of human activities. Step 1. Click “Load” and select “Raw Data File. Figure 31: Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Normal Range Signal (Step 1) Step 2.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Figure 33: Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Normal Range Signal (Step 3) Step 4. Click “Save” to save preferred parameters. “Restore” button is used for loading saved parameters. Figure 34: Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Normal Range Signal (Step 4)
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 3.2.3.3 Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Dynamic Range Signal f the raw data you recorded is from human motion state, it is necessary to use a special mode called “Dynamic” to increase the output range.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Step 4. Adjust Gain, Offset, Resample parameters to change brightness, baseline and so on. Gain: Adjust the overall signal amplitude Offset: Adjust the overall signal brightness Resample: Adjust speed. Can also use to test the same waveform with different BPM values.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 3.2.3.4 HRS200 Raw Data Format HRS200 supports Text file (*.txt) only, the detail format is as below: Table 6: Raw Data Format Line Item Description Sample Rate (Hz) The frequency of sampling per unit time.
05 – Loop/Replay: Whenever the command has finished executing, re-execute the command from the beginning. 06 – Help: List the command list. Please refer to 3.2.4.1. 07 – Command List: List the programmed or loaded commands. HRS200 will highlight the ongoing command.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 3.2.4.1 Command Table Table 7: Command Table Command Parameter Range Description Example DC_Level Integer: 1~20 Send sine wave with MainParam Change MainParameter specific DC Level, PI eter with DC 8 1.0 60 Value and BPM Integer: 30~300...
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 3.2.4.2 Command Example Table 8: Command Example Example Explain Play Sine Wave with DC Level=8, PI=1, MainParameter 8 1.0 60 BPM=60 Continue 17 Continue this wave for 17 seconds Play wave with DC=300 mV, AC=20mV, FineTuneParameter 300 20.00 70 BPM=70 Continue 6...
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual HRS200 Software and Firmware Update HRS200 which were shipped from early 2017 does all support firmware update. HRS200 software supports auto-update after software version 1.0.0.6. If you have any questions, please contact WhaleTeq for detailed information.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Step 3. Click “Update F/W” button and then select the firmware file. Figure 43: Manually Update Firmware (Step 3) Step 4. HRS200 software would display the firmware update information. Cautions: (1) Do not remove USB cable during the firmware update process.
C/C++ header and C# interface, and can also be integrated with third-party tools and script languages. Calibration and Validation Both WHALETEQ HRS200 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.
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PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Cautions ➢ We suggest warm up HRS200 for at least 5 minutes before testing. ➢ Before using HRS200, please assure the distance between HRS200 diffusion film and DUT PPG sensor is fixed. Also, it requires to control the ambient light as it would influence the test result as well.
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Ordering Information Standard Package Table 9: Standard Package Part No. Description Quantity Model No.: HRS200 Advanced PPG heart rate simulator for healthcare wearable. Supports fine tune / play raw 100-HR00001 data / command line test modes.
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 to (3) years.
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