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- Page 1 Quick Start Guide ActiGraph GT9X Link + ActiLife Activity Monitor: ActiGraph GT9X Link | Revision: A | Released: 11/24/2014...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
240 days/4 GB Communication USB, Bluetooth® LE * Rechargeable Lithium Ion, wireless and gyro disabled, 30 Hz sample rate This Quickstart Guide provides instructions on how to setup, deploy, and download data from the ActiGraph Link with the ActiLife software. actigraphcorp.com... -
Page 3: What You'll Need
What You’ll Need ActiLife software (version 6.11.5 or higher) ActiGraph Link Single Dock Six Port Link Dock (Optional) Link Wrist Band Link Belt Clip Pouch with Belt Loop USB Cable(s) Waist Belt (Optional) Heart Rate Monitor (Optional) actigraphcorp.com... -
Page 4: Getting Started
View ActiLife System Requirements Note: The ActiLife full version and ActiLife Lite can both be used to initialize and download data from the ActiGraph Link. However, the ActiLife full version is required to view and/or process the collected data. Charge the battery ActiGraph Link devices contain a rechargeable battery that should be fully charged before initialization and deployment to subjects. - Page 5 Device Charging Indicator Light Battery life specifications The ActiGraph Link has several features that impact battery life when enabled. Estimated battery life for common device configurations are as follows: Display On, Wireless/Heart Rate Off, IMU Off: 14 days...
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Page 6: Setup And Initialization
Setup and Initialization Open the ActiLife software. Connect the ActiGraph Link to the PC using the Link dock. The monitor will appear in the grid under the ‘Devices’ tab. Select ‘Initialize’. A submenu will open to display several initialization options. - Page 7 Setup and Initialization (Continued) Wireless Options Enable Wireless Activates Bluetooth® functionality. Heart Rate Capture heart rate data when device is used with compatible Bluetooth® heart rate monitor. Note that wireless must be enabled to activate heart rate data collection. Note: Activating the heart rate option automatically disables mobile app communication. Recording Options Idle Sleep Mode When enabled, the device enters a low power state after experiencing 10 seconds of inactivity in...
- Page 8 For wrist worn devices, immediately insert device into watch band (see Wearing the ActiGraph Link below) and lay it down on a flat surface until the countdown is complete. This calibration procedure is not required for waist worn devices, which do not provide valid wear sensor data.
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Page 9: Deployment & Information For Subjects
Deployment & Information for Subjects ActiGraph Link Screen Icons Active Mode Heart Rate Not Connected Device is collecting data. Device is configured to collect heart rate, but is not connected to a heart rate monitor. Battery Mobile Connect Battery level in 20% increments. Icon Device is communicating with mobile cycles during charging. - Page 10 (Continued) Wearing the ActiGraph Link The ActiGraph Link will typically be worn at the waist or on the non-dominant wrist. The appropriate wear location is dependent on specific research objectives and will be outlined in the study protocol. Note: The device must be worn at the wrist location to obtain accurate readings from the wear time sensor.
- Page 11 (Continued) Pouch with Belt Insert the ActiGraph Link into the belt pouch and secure flap using velcro tab. Thread an elastic waist belt or the subject’s own belt through the loop on the back of the pouch. The belt should be fastened securely against the subject so the device is snug against the body.
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Page 12: Downloading The Data
Downloading the Data Open the ActiLife software. Connect the ActiGraph Link to the PC using the dock station.The monitor will appear in the grid under the ‘Devices’ tab. Verify the box in front of the device is checked and select ‘Download’ from the taskbar menu. - Page 13 When the download is complete, a ‘finished downloading’ link will appear. Click this link to reveal options to view data, export the raw data file, and navigate to the download folder. Data has now successfully been downloaded from the ActiGraph Link and can be cleaned and scored using the analysis tools in ActiLife.
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Page 14: Viewing The Imu Data
Viewing the IMU Data After completing the download, select File > Import/Export/Convert > IMU in the ActiLife task bar. Select the raw (.gt3x) file from the list and click ‘Open. ’ A status bar will appear while ActiLife converts the raw file to CSV. Once completed, the file location window -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐... -
Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Is the ActiGraph Link waterproof? The ActiGraph Link is water resistant to 1 meter for 30 minutes according to IP27 certification. The device can be worn during bathing and swimming activities. How should I clean the ActiGraph Link and accessories after use by a subject? The ActiGraph Link, wristband, and belt clip should be wiped down using any alcohol based solution. - Page 16 ActiGraphCorp.com support@actigraphcorp.com | 850.332.7900 | ©2014 ActiGraph, LLC. All rights reserved.