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External Cleaning / Disinfecting Instructions For any BIOPAC Systems data acquisition, amplifier, or accessory module: To clean the surface of the module: wipe lightly with a dry, lint-free cloth, or…
AcqKnowledge software is distributed on a “USB key” and may include additional key(s) based on the MP Research System purchased, “Licensed Feature” add-ons, or site licenses included, if any. Key…
AC mode indicates that a high-pass (HP) filter has been applied to the signal that you are recording. An HP filter removes the low-frequency components of a signal. The most common…
AcqKnowledge 4.x is officially released for Windows 7 and Vista OS. AcqKnowledge has not been rigorously tested on Windows XP. If you choose to install and run AcqKnowledge 4 under Windows XP,…
AcqKnowledge performs all internal calculations to the accuracy defined by the IEEE format for double-precision floating point numbers and stores the results of those calculations in double-precision floating point format.…
AcqKnowledge files are backwards compatible. Files saved with earlier versions of the software will open in newer versions of the software.
What can I do if I’ve lost my iLok key or left it at home? If you received and lost an iLok key for AcqKnowledge 4, submit a Support Ticket with…
In some instances, iLok drivers will not install properly or will fail to install, leading to connection failure between AcqKnowledge and the iLok USB Key. If the iLok USB drivers did…
When you purchase a copy of AcqKnowledge 4 or a Research System that includes AcqKnowledge 4 you will receive one License Key (iLok USB). If you have purchased a system with additional…
New Features and Enhancements Increase the Power & Flexibility of AcqKnowledge! AcqKnowledge software is included with each MP160 and MP36R System and some integrated systems; it can also be purchased separately. Check BIOPAC…
Pick the AFT11 Series Coupler that matches the port sizes you want to interface. tem 1 Dimensions Item 2 Dimensions BIOPAC Coupler 15 mm OD 22 mm ID AFT11B 20…
The UIM100C is bidirectional. With a BIOPAC amplifier connected to the UIM100C, the appropriate input becomes an output. For example, if you have an ECG100C module set to channel 1,…
If the signal from the amplifier is not on zero, it is possible to remove the offset by using the Zero Adj screw at the top of the amplifier. Make…
Use the CBL201 to convert older amplifiers that use 2 mm pin sockets to the newer 1.5 mm touchproof connectors. This is useful if you have an older amplifier with…
All BIOPAC amplifiers have multiple low pass and high pass filter settings. When setting the switches on the amplifier, the following rules apply: The lowest Low Pass filter value will be applied…
The MP series amplifier modules incorporate a variety of filtering options. The low pass filtering options have an effect on the signal response time, which is sometimes referred to as…
AcqKnowledge can play the digital representation of a signal in analog form through the two Analog Output ports (bottom left front face of the UIM100C or HLT100C). The most flexible…
When data acquisition is configured to acquire using “Averaging”, some signal amplitude excursions may need to be excluded during the averaging process. Artifact Rejection, available via a checkbox in the averaging setup, is…
When performing some experiments, it may be desirable to link a recorded audio file to a recorded data file. For instance, a subject may be speaking, listening to voice commands,…
B-Alert in AcqKnowledge 4.4.1 and earlier: Attempting to record data after disabling the “Use B-Alert Definition File” option generates an “acquisition cannot continue” error message. Note that this issue is common…
B-Alert in AcqKnowledge 4.4.1 and earlier: Brain State Gauge Surface and Heat Maps are unresponsive during acquisition; colors remain a uniform green (Surface Map) and yellow (Heat Map). This is most…
A band pass filter allows the energy concentrated between two given frequencies (X and Y) to pass while it attenuates the signal's energy at other frequencies. It is equivalent to…
When using the BioHarness data logging feature and importing the data logging file to AcqKnowledge 4.3 under Windows 8 OS, the user must be in 'administrator' mode.
The BioHarness system does not require a pairing code if you are using AcqKnowledge software to interface with your existing BT technology. AcqKnowledge performs pairing automatically after launching, assuming that BioHarness…
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If a BioNomadix wireless physiology signal displays dropout/flatline… On a single channel Make sure transducer/lead is firmly inserted to transmitter channel, electrodes are fully adhered, and leads are not pulling…
BioNomadix Transmitter battery life is indicated on the transmitter via the color sequence of LED flashes (blinks) by Status. LED Color Pattern | Charge % green green green green | 75%…
BIOPAC Basic Scripting Customize – Acquisition setup and analysis Automate – Acquisitions and perform batched analysis Simplify – Add dialogs and prompts to assist users Expedite – Reduce analysis time…
Clipping If the Biopac Science Lab system check generates a prompt that the MP40 is clipping, click Check System and try to run the system check again. Repeat if necessary.…
The Biopac Science Lab MP40 unit connects to the computer via Line-In. Important—Audio line-in is not the same as headphones. Typical audio line-in connectors are shown below for Windows and…
Biopac Student Lab (BSL) integrated hardware, software, and curriculum systems allow students to record data from their own bodies, animal, or tissue preps to learn principles of life science physiology.…
It is possible to validate the signals coming from any BIOPAC biopotential amplifier* by using a CBLCALC Calibration Cable. The cable connects to the front of the amplifier and the…
To record bipolar EEG, you will need an EEG amplifier for each pair of electrodes that you want to calculate the potential difference between. It is important to note that…
The BSL MP30/35/36 unit has four isolated, human-safe universal biopotential/transducer amplifiers that are controlled by the BSLPRO software. When recording data, it is important to set the gain of the amplifier…
Buffer overflow occurs when the system is not fast enough to keep up with the incoming data. MP100 Users: The best way to eliminate this problem is to upgrade to…
File size is limited by the restraints of the operating system and the available memory space on your hard drive or disk (depending to which you save the file). Software…
If a calculation channel doesn’t have scaling options, use the Rescale calculation channel and/or Metachannel for scaling. See the AcqKnowledge Software Guide for setup details: Rescale as an independent calculation…
Calibration is performed prior to recording. It is assumed that the amplifier has no offset; see baseline offset if necessary. The gain of an amplifier indicates the factor of amplification of…
If the Cal 1 and Cal 2 values are very close to zero, check to make sure that: the amplifier is not in AC mode; the filter switches (on the…
The Material Safety Data Sheets for various electrode gels may be obtained here: MSDS GEL1 and GEL100 MSDS GEL101A MSDS GEL102 MSDS GEL103 MSDS GEL104 MSDS Electro-Gel
The following table shows the pin connnection scheme for the CAP100C. Pin# Placement Color Wire 1 FP1 Brown 2 FP2 Brown 3 F3 Red 4 F4 Red 5 C3 Orange…
One may check the remaining life for a finger cuff sensor used with the noninvasive blood pressure monitors, NIBP100D and NIBP100D-HD. These finger cuffs expire after a certain number of…
Before setting up the grids: After setting up the grids: Instructions for AcqKnowledge version 3.9 1. Turn the grid on from “Display > Show > Grid”.2. Right click on…
AcqKnowledge 3.8.2 and above for Windows allows you to synchronize video files with physiological data. This allows you to jump to specific points in either the video or data file,…
Make sure the unit is turned on and connected to the computer. Check for the green circular icon next to the Start button, which indicates that the unit is connected…
BIOPAC Software Compatibility Compatibility —check BIOPAC software versions for supported OS and supported hardware Compatibility with macOS and ETHUSB adapter for Research Systems: MP160 is fully compatible, but some steps are required for proper…
Heart rate can be derived from various data sources but is not a physically measurable quantity, thus it is “computed” rather than measured. A heart beat may be detected through…
When using calibration gas tanks with a mixing chamber—such as the AFT15 or the GASSYS2 system—an interface is required between the gas tank barbed ports and the mixing chamber’s Luer…
The TSD116C has nine wires that have to be connected to the screw terminals on the rear of the UIM100C module. The black wire must be connected to the 5V…
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