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* CLEANING GUIDELINES * [Knowledge Base]

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…

277 – Transcranial Current Stimulation Using STMISOLA [Application Note]

Transcranial Current Stimulation is an electrical stimulation method, which employs a direct current of value typically between 1 and 2 milliamps (ma). This method is typically oriented to neuronal stimulation in…

282 – Subject Electrical Stimulation in fMRI and MRI [Application Note]

This application note is concerned with the implementation of subject electrical stimulation in the fMRI and MRI for the purposes of psychophysiological research. The setup presented physically limits the stimulation…

Can I get the MSDS for electrode gels? [Knowledge Base]

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

Data Logging [Application]

Data Logging systems for physiological data from wireless wearable devices for ambulatory usbjects. Log biopotential data including heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature, plus activity and acceleration in the field.…

Discontinued Items [Knowledge Base]

Discontinued items—Click the item for Specs & Setup Contact BIOPAC to discuss other options. AC100A power supply – use AC300A Accelerometers 5 G: SS26LA now SS26LB, TSD109C now TSD109C2, SS26B…

EDA (GSR) subject preparation [Knowledge Base]

BIOPAC offers a variety of setups for recording electrodermal activity, including Reusable: skin conductance transducer (MP150+TSD203 or MP36+SS3LA) and electrodermal gel (GEL101). Disposable: MP150+EDA100C amp with 2 x LEAD110A or MP36+SS57LA EDA…

EDA Data Analysis & Correction [Page]

EDA Questions and Answers Your colleagues submitted these questions during BIOPAC EDA Webinars.  Topics include EDA Artifact Detection & Correction EDA Data Measurement & Analysis Other Sections include EDA Electrode & Recording Preparation Recording…

EDA Electrode & Recording Preparation [Page]

EDA Questions and Answers Your colleagues submitted these questions during BIOPAC EDA Webinars.  Topics include EDA Skin Prep/Gel Application EDA Electrode Placement Grounding Other Sections include Recording EDA EDA Data Analysis & Correction…

EDA FAQ [Page]

EDA Questions and Answers Your colleagues submitted these questions during BIOPAC EDA Webinars.  Topics include EDA Skin Prep/Gel Application EDA Electrode Placement & Grounding EDA Recording Systems EDA Data Measurement & Analysis EDA Artifact…

EEG/ECG/EMG/EOG Prep Gel 114 g [Product]

Use ELPREP skin preparation gel for EEG, ECG, EMG, EOG, Cardiac Output, and Bioimpedance measurements. Topical use only. Prepare skin and apply small amount to appropriate electrode site by squeezing…

Electrode Gel – salt free – 250 g [Product]

SPECTRA 360® ELECTRODE GEL 250 g (8.5 oz) tube The only salt-free and chloride-free electrically conductive gel, recommended for all electromedical procedures. Salt-free characteristics make it particularly suitable for long-term…

Electrode Gel, Isotonic, 114 g [Product]

GEL101A electrode paste is specially formulated with 0.5% saline added to a neutral base to create an isotonic, 0.05 molar NaCl, electrode paste. Unlike agar or saline pastes, this paste…

Electrode Gels [Product]

Use this non-irritating, hypo-allergenic gel as conductant with electrodes. Click to review MSDS. MRI Use: Conditional Condition: Max MR field strength 7T. (See Specifications for components.) See GEL101 for an isotonic…

Electrode Properties – gel and adhesive [Knowledge Base]

SALT CONTENT Disposable Electrode Chloride % EL500 10% EL501 10% EL502 4% (solid gel) EL503 7% EL504 4% (solid gel) EL507 0.5% EL508 10% EL509 n/a: dry electrode—use your own…

Gel for EDA (GSR)/SCR [Knowledge Base]

Only GEL101 (a solution designed to mimic the salt concentration of sweat) should be used with reusable skin conductance (electrodermal activity) recording electrodes. GEL101 electrode paste is specially formulated with…

How should I prepare electrode sites? [Knowledge Base]

For most biopotential recordings, it is important to provide a low impedance contact with the tissue underneath the skin at the electrode site. Consequently skin should be abraded with pumice,…

MRI Electrodermal Activity [Advanced Feature]

BIOPAC recommends disposable electrodes for EDA (EDA, GSR, SCR & SCL) recordings—EL509 with GEL101 and LEAD108B or LEAD108C will provide excellent response signals. The electrodes work well on a variety of…

Optimal ground placement [Knowledge Base]

Do not place the ground too close to the recording electrodes. If possible, place the ground equidistant from the recording electrodes (the equipment is quite robust in this regard, but the closer…

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES [Corporate]

If you have any questions about policies or procedures, please contact BIOPAC: Tel 805-685-0066 | Fax 805-685-0067 | E-mail info@biopac.com | www.biopac.com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS All technical specifications are subject to change without…

Recording good data [Knowledge Base]

When using electrodes: Prepare the electrode site by removing dead skin—unless recording EDA/GSR—using an ELPAD and cotton swabs with water. If recording EDA/GSR, see EDA (GSR) subject preparation for guidelines.…

Reusable vs. disposable EDA/GSR electrodes [Knowledge Base]

Reusable and disposable EDA/GSR electrodes both use isotonic gel but the formulas are different so results will be almost identical but will show a small difference.   The researcher should compare…

Tensive Adhesive Gel, 33 ml [Product]

Conductive adhesive gel. This safe, non-flammable, odorless gel is recommended for TENS, EMG, EEG, and similar protocols. Primarily used to adhere non-adhesive carbon-composition, flexible electrodes. Features Eliminates tape and tape…

What types of electrode should I use? [Knowledge Base]

Our goal is generally to provide but not proscribe choices. As with electrode positioning, decisions about electrode type are best addressed via the literature and discussions with colleagues. That said,…