Amplifiers & Interfaces - Use BIOPAC amplifiers with MP Systems, as stand-alone devices, or with 3rd-party flow meters, force plates, sono-micrometers, telemetry equipment, metabolic carts, etc. MER: Micro-electrode Recording - Use micro-electrodes and MCE100C amplifier to record in-vivo or in-vitro from organisms, organs, tissues, brain slices, and cells. Record from up to 16 amplifiers simultaneously. Remote Monitoring - BioNomadix modules provide high quality, full-bandwidth data for a variety of signals—ECG, EEG, EGG, EMG, EOG, PPG, RSP, SKT, Accelerometry, Cardiac Output, Dynamometry, and Heel-Toe Strike.
Psychophysiology - Record and analyze BP, ECG, HRV, EDA, EMG, EEG, EOG, RSP, etc. Interface to stimulus presentation programs...use automated analysis routines to easily score and analyze data. EOG: Eye Movement - Record eye position and movement with the EOG100C amplifier. Find frequency, distance, velocity, and point of focus. Isolate behavior associated with nystagmus and saccades. ECG: Cardiology - Connect up to 16 ECG input leads with MP160 system. Use automated analysis features for HRV, RSA, to classify heartbeats, identify arrhythmias, and perform ECG averaging. Magnetic Resonance Imaging with BIOPAC Equipment - Electrodes, electrode leads, transducers, and stimulus options for safe data acquisition in the MRI. Record biopotentials, temperature, respiration, EDA, dynamometry, blood pressure, etc. EMG: Electromyography - Record surface, needle, and fine wire EMG—or wireless EMG with BioNomadix. Use real-time integration tools for immediate analysis or use automated EMG analysis routines. EEG: Electroencephalography - Wired and wireless EEG solutions. Record up to 32 channels of EEG and use software features for filtering, removing EOG artifacts, and complete frequency analysis. EDA: Electrodermal Activity - Automatic EDA and Marking Routines Measure the skin conductance level (SCL) and skin conductance response (SCR) as they vary with sweat gland (eccrine) activity due to stress, arousal or emotional… EGG: Electrogastrogram - Measure electrical activity of gastrointestinal system in humans and animals. Examine slow wave propagation and perform automated gastric wave analysis in AcqKnowledge. BME Biomedical Engineering - BME data acquisition and analysis for Biomedical Engineering signal processing, including bioelectric and biomechanical studies Biology - Solutions for human, animal or tissue studies- both in vivo or in vitro. Options for biopotentials, dissolved oxygen, pH, stimulation, transducer signals, and more. Biomechanics - Use BIOPAC equipment for gait analysis, goniometry, ergonomics evaluation, range of motion, EMG, Remote Monitoring or to interface with third-party equipment. Cardiovascular Hemodynamics - Hardware for human and animals. Measure continuous BP, ECG, stroke volume, cardiac output, PPG, etc. For animal and tissue look at acute and chronic dose-response.
102 – Biopotential Amplifier Testing With CBLCAL - CBLCAL is a device used to check the accuracy of BIOPAC biopotential amplifiers. CBLCAL stands for cable calibration and is used to calibrate EMG, EOG, EEG, ECG, and ERS amplifiers.… 126 – Wireless Remote Monitoring – TEL100C-RF - The TEL100C-RF remote monitoring system can monitor a wide range of physiological activity, including ECG, EOG, EEG, GSR, SKT, PPG, RSP, and surface EMG. Specialized signal processing of physiologic variables… 110 – Amplifier Baseline Offset Adjustment - Offset refers to the zero point or baseline of a signal. BIOPAC biopotential amplifiers (including the DA100) are preset at the factor to Offset 0. When recording in AC mode,…
103 – Remote Monitoring System – TEL100 - The TEL100 System is an earlier model of the BIOPAC Remote Monitoring System that is functionally equivalent to the TEL100C system described in this note; it uses different cables to… 258 – BIOPAC MRI Smart Amplifier Performance - This application note is concerned with the recording of real-time physiological data, from a human subject, during fMRI, using BIOPAC’s series of MRI Smart Amplifiers: ECG Electrocardiogram Amplifier for MRI… 294 – Trans-radial Electrical Bioimpedance Velocimetry (TREV and TRUEV) - Blood Flow Measurements using the NICO100D This application note discusses Trans-Radial-Ulnar Electrical bioimpedance Velocimetry (TRUEV); measurements and analysis; the configuration discussed interrogates both the radial and ulnar (TREV >> TRUEV)… 293 – Displaying BPM Through Seven Segment Displays - This Application Note demonstrates how to sample and display calculation channel data through external devices such as LED’s or 7-segment displays via UIM100C digital output ports. In this exercise, BPM… 278 – Percent End Tidal CO2 Measurement using C02100C - This Application Note describes how to record percent End-Tidal CO2 (% ETCO2) using a BIOPAC CO2100C Carbon Dioxide Amplifier. The note details subject interface options for high flow without a… 273 – Use BioNomadix Accelerometer as Tilt Sensor or Inclinometer - Tilt angle or inclination sensing uses measurements of gravity, and its trigonometric projection on the axes of a tri-axial accelerometer, to determine tilt angle in all three spatial dimensions (X,… 268 – Metabolic Analysis Systems and Propane-based Verification - This application note examines a conventional equipment setup for metabolic measurements. The setup is exposed to a propane-based, combustion verification source that emulates subject’s steady-state consumption of oxygen and production… 267 – Wireless Noninvasive Cardiovascular Reactivity Measurement - A significant methodological concern in impedance cardiography is related to the impact of movement artifacts on recorded data. Ensemble averaging methods provide a strategy to remove these artifacts. Wearable and… 231 – NIBP100B-E Calibration - The NIBP100B is a noninvasive blood pressure monitor that uses a pressure sensor placed on the wrist over the radial artery. This device uses a “sweep technique” which applies a… 231 – NIBP100B-R Calibration - The NIBP100B-R is a noninvasive blood pressure monitor that uses a pressure sensor placed on the wrist over the radial artery. This device uses a “sweep technique” which applies a… 215 – Noninvasive Cardiac Ouput – NICO100C - Cardiac Output can be noninvasively determined by employing electrical bioimpedance measurement techniques. Electrical bioimpedance is simply the characteristic impedance of a volume of tissue and fluid. In the case of… 209 – UDP Install: MP150 + Network Access or Multiple Computers - This Application Note will explain how to update the MP unit firmware, install the AcqKnowledge software and make all necessary connections to acquire data when using one or more MP150s… 208 – UDP Install: MP150 + Domain Network Access - This application note will explain how to update the MP unit firmware, install the AcqKnowledge software and make all necessary connections to acquire data when using one or more MP150s… 207 – UDP Install: MP150 + No Network Access - This application note will explain how to update the MP unit firmware, install the AcqKnowledge software and make all necessary connections to acquire data when using one or more MP150s… 206 – Continuous 12-Lead ECG - To record a continuous 12-lead ECG, use a WT100C Wilson Terminal to create a virtual reference electrode when measuring the transverse plane (i.e., precordial) ECG components [V1, V2, V3, V4,… 196 – Cardiac Output Measurement – EBI100C - Cardiac Output can be determined, noninvasively, by employing electrical bio-impedance measurement techniques. Electrical bio-impedance is simply the characteristic impedance of a volume of tissue and fluid. In the case of… 195 – MP System Data Sampling Reference - The MP100 and MP150 systems employ separate methods to acquire data in order to accommodate the differences in sampling speeds and aggregate rates between the two systems. Both systems are… 190 – Micro-Electrode Amplifier Guidelines – MCE100C - The MCE100C micro-electrode amplifier module is useful for a wide range of physiological recording applications that require the use of micro-electrodes, such as cellular single channel analysis. Micro-electrodes, due to… 187 – Electrodermal Response Guidelines – EDA100C (GSR100C) - This application note explains how to record electrodermal activity (EDA/GSR) and observe electrodermal response (EDR) changes with the EDA100C Electrodermal Activity amplifier, GSR100C Galvanic Skin Response amplifier, or TEL100C telemetry… 185 – iMac and G3 Compatibility Issues - BIOPAC Systems, Inc. has a solution to compatibility issues for communication between the iMac and G3 line of Apple Computers and the MP30 and MP100 units. 184 – Interfacing Millar Mikro-Tip Catheters With MP Research Systems - Signals from transducer catheters are suitable for high-fidelity pressure monitoring with high-frequency response data acquisition systems such as the MP Research System (using MP150 or MP100 unit), and are therefore… 175 – Stimulus Isolator Guidelines – STMISOC - MP150 and MP100 System stimulation features provide a powerful vehicle for outputting a variety of waveforms of varying duration, coincident with the data acquisition process. Often, a stimulation voltage in… 170 – Laser Doppler Flow Module – LDF100C - The LDF100C Laser Doppler Flow Module section covers the following topics: Features & Controls Operating Restrictions – Cautions and Warnings Installation and Operation User Maintenance Specifications General Overview of the… 162 – Stimulation Features of MP160/150/100 Systems - MP System (MP160, MP150, MP100) stimulation features provide a powerful vehicle for outputting a variety of wave shapes of varying duration, coincident with the data acquisition process. This application note… 160 – Gas Analysis Module Response Time - A major factor affecting breath-by-breath respiratory gas measurements is the response time of the O2100C and CO2100C modules. Although the CO2100C module has somewhat faster response times than the O2100C… 151 – CO2100C Module Setup for the MP System - The CO2100C Carbon Dioxide Measurement Module records quickly varying carbon dioxide concentration levels. The CO2100C module is equipped with a variable speed pump to adjust the flow over a wide… 149 – O2100C Module Setup for the MP System - The O2100C Oxygen Measurement Module records quickly-varying oxygen concentration levels. The O2100C module is equipped with a variable speed pump to adjust the flow over a wide range of sampling… 136 – Battery Pack Instructions – BAT100 - The BAT100 is a sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery pack and recharger designed to operate with the MP100 system. The battery pack comes in a handy carrying case equipped with a… 109 – 3-, 6-, and 12-Lead ECG - An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a graphic recording of the changes occurring in the electrical potentials between different sites on the skin (leads) as a result of cardiac activity. Depolarization of… 224 – Noninvasive Blood Pressure System Calibration – NIBP100A - The NIBP100A is a noninvasive blood pressure monitor that uses a pressure sensor placed on the wrist over the radial artery. This device uses a “sweep technique,” which applies a… 154 – High Level Transducer Connections – HLT100C - The HLT100C module is used to interface all high-level output transducers to the MP System and provides 16 input and 2 output channels. The HLT100C is similar in function to… 279 – ECG and EDA Recording in 7-Tesla fMRI - This application note addresses EDA and ECG measurements performed in a Siemens 7T fMRI. BIOPAC MRI Smart Amplifiers were used to record ECG LEADII and EDA from the fingertips. Standard… 266 – Tri-axial Accelerometer Measurements using BioNomadix - A wide range of meaningful information can be extracted from tri-axial acceleration measurements. This application note considers an example case of measurements associated with a subject who is using a… 265 – MRI Artifact Removal from ECG Waveforms - ECG waveforms can be “scrubbed” of MRI artifact with the judicious application of hardware and software tools. However, even with specialized hardware filtering (as with the MRI-specific amplifiers), some residual… 263 – Strategies to Record Biopotential or Transducer Data in MRI or fMRI - This application note lays out some generally recommended methods for recording data from subjects in the MRI or fMRI. BIOPAC Systems, Inc. (BIOPAC) designs systems that can be used to… 111 – Nerve Conduction Velocity - This application note will measure nerve conduction velocity along the ulnar nerve of a human subject. This is a standard site for nerve conduction velocity measurement due to the relatively…
Multiple amplifiers per subject or multiple subjects per system - Shown are six independent, and synchronized, MP160 systems collecting up to 16 channels each, monitored via remote central station. Extensible to thousands of channels. #dataacquisition #physiology #lifescience #extensible #remotemonitoring… Interfacing third-party amplifiers - If you have an existing amplifier or other piece of equipment that provides an analog signal in the ±10 volt range, you can connect the signal directly to the UIM100C by… Maximum number of channels for EEG - If you are using a single MP100/MP150 system, the maximum number of EEG amplifiers you can have is 16. If more channels are required, it is possible to link acquisitions from…
Grounding guidelines - When a single subject is connected via wires to a single MP system, there should generally be one and only one ground connection to that subject*. When multiple subject grounds are… Unipolar-EEG - On the MP100/MP150: For unipolar recording you need as many amplifiers as you have sites to record from. For example, for 16 electrodes (not including 1 reference and 1 ground),… Bipolar EEG - 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… Common mistakes/general troubleshooting - 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… External Devices and Channel Contention - Channel contention must be considered when connecting the analog output sourcing from external devices to an MP1X0 Data Acquisition System. Considerations for MP160 or MP150 users follow; MP100 users should refer… Ground vs. reference for EEG recording - The terminology for electrical connections to human subjects is not universally agreed upon. “Ground” and “reference” are often used interchangeably. This is not a good practice as there are different… Band-pass and band-stop filters - 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… Notch filter - A notch filter is typically an aggressive filter that strongly attenuates the power over a narrow region of the spectrum. For example, a notch filter at 60 Hz / 50 Hz is… Negative EDA (GSR) - Tonic skin conductance levels can never be negative. Possible reasons for observing negative values (negative conductance) for an EDA (GSR/skin conductance) recording and methods for resolving the issue: Calibration is… Amplifier filter settings - 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… EEG reference – linked ears, summed ears, etc. - Reference corresponds to the VIN- connection on EEG amplifiers; on the MP3X, if using the SS1LA lead adapter, VIN- is on the lead adapter. Use each ear as a reference… How can I move QRS peak event marks from the bottom of S waves to the top of R waves? - Sometimes algorithms designed to locate ECG complex boundaries place QRS peak event marks at the wrong locations, such as: While it is not possible to wholesale move event marks when… BioNomadix Signal Interruption - 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… Amplifier analog output signals - 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,… Editing noisy data - The easiest way to remove a portion of your record is to highlight the undesired segment and select Edit > Clear. The section of the data on the selected channel… High pass filters - High pass filters attenuate the components of a signal below a certain frequency range. They help to remove lower frequency variation — possibly due to signals that are uninteresting in… Low pass filters - Low pass filters attenuate the components of a signal above a certain frequency. They are useful for removing higher frequency variation — for instance, from electrical thermal noise or EMG… Railing signal (flatline) - When the amplified signal for any given channel exceeds the range -10 to +10 volts, the signal will rail. You will see a straight line at -10 or + 10 volts… Bioimpedance Methods - Related Hardware Compatible with MP160 Smart Amplifiers NICO100D Cardiac Output, EBI100D Electrical Bioimpedance Amplifiers NICO100C Cardiac Output, EBI100C Electrical Bioimpedance MRI NICO100C-MRI Cardiac Output Amplifier Wireless BN-NICO Cardiac Output Amplifier & BN-NICO-T Transmitter Compatible with MP36 and MP36R (4-channel… AcqKnowledge: Newest Features - 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… Nerve Chamber to MP1XX System - The Nerve Chamber can be connected to biopotential amplifiers and/or a stimulator. Biopotential amplifiers (MCE100C, ERS100C, or EMG100C) connect via three JUMP100 connectors and three CBL200 adapter cables or, for… Differences between the NICO100C and EBI100C - BIOPAC offers a noninvasive cardiac output amplifier (NICO100C) and an electrical bioimpedance amplifier (EBI100C). NICO10C is more appropriate if you are primarily interested in recording cardiac output. EBI100C is more suitable… MRI Recording Physiology Data | Recommended Readings - BIOPAC offers a series of magnetic resonance imaging compatible electrodes, electrode leads, transducers, and stimulus options for safe data acquisition of physiological signals in the MRI environment. Specialized cable systems… MRI Data Cleaning | PhysIO Toolbox to Remove Image Artifact - Physiological noise correction tool for fMRI data PhysIO Toolbox to remove image artifact associated with RSP and ECG The general purpose of the PhysIO Toolbox is the model-based physiological noise correction… Electrode tape for cardiac output measurements - Cardiographic Electrode Tape is commonly used to perform noninvasive cardiac output measurements using bioimpedance. BIOPAC clip leads will connect cardiographic electrode tape (such as tape manufactured by IFM) to NICO… How come when I try to record data all I see is a flat line? - There are many possible reasons for a flat signal. It is important to make a distinction between the data (the numbers that the computer is actually recording) and the display… How do I calibrate my data hardware? - Transducers developed by BIOPAC are linear over their expected ranges of operation. Therefore, knowing the system’s response to two physical stimuli is all that is required. In many cases the… Galvanic Isolation Guidelines for MP Research Systems - MP160 and MP150 data acquisition systems incorporate staggered sections of isolation: Primary (mains power) isolation is provided by an external IEC60601-1 specified power supply (AC150A); Secondary isolation is provided by… Discontinued Items - 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… EOG vs. EMG amplifier - The EOG100C amplifier can record from DC to 100 Hz and is designed to measure a signal correlated with the corneal-retinal potential (the small electrical potential difference between the cornea and… Calibration in Volts, Millivolts, Microvolts - 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… BSL PRO optimize range - 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… PPG setup and calibration - To record a pulse waveform using the PPG100C, follow these setup and calibration details: Connections Plug the transducer into the amplifier but do not connect it to the subject yet.… DA100C amplifier signal validation - It is possible to validate the signals coming from any DA100A/B/ or C amplifier by using a CBLCAL* Calibration Cable. The cable connects to the front of the amplifier and… Amplifier baseline offset adjustment - 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… Amplifier conversion – 2 mm to touchproof - 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… AC mode - 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… Electrodermal activity measurements - Definitions: EDA = electrodermal activity SRR = skin resistance response SRL = skin resistance level SCR = skin conductance response SCL = skin conductance level SPR = skin potential…
Smart Amplifiers [Page] - Ready, Set, Record! ECG, EDA, EEG, EGG, EMG, fEMG, EOG, ERS, PPG, RSP, and SKT Fast setup, improved signal quality, comfortable for participants… Amplifying the physiological signal close to the… Amplifiers and Interfaces Citation List [Page] - BIOPAC data acquisition and analysis solutions have been validated in over published scientific studies and papers world-wide, including more than citations for our various Amplifiers and Interfaces. We have compiled a… BioNomadix Wireless Amplifiers | Wireless Physiology Monitoring [Video] - Wireless Physiology Monitoring for ECG, EEG, EGG, EMG, EOG, Electrodermal Activity, Respiration, Respiration & Pulse, Temperature, Cardiac Output, Accelerometry, Gyro, Goniometry, Dynamometry, Heel-Toe Strike, BioNomadix Wireless Dual Signal Physiology Amplifiers
Top 10 Reasons to Use Smart Amplifiers [Newsletter] - Smart Amplifiers make setup easier than ever before and deliver improved signal quality with increased subject comfort Small amps amplify the physiological signal close to the subject, reducing noise artifact and improving signal quality. ECG (Heart… On-Demand | Data Acquisition Fundamentals: Basic Training for the MP160 System [Page] - Part 1 (Intro and Setup): Part 2 (D-Series Amplifiers): Part 3 (C-Series Amplifiers): Part 4 (BioNomadix): Part 5 (Q&A Portion): Learn how to maximize your BIOPAC data acquisition system and… Interface With Existing Equipment [Advanced Feature] - MP Systems will interface with a wide variety of third-party equipment such as flow meters, force plates, sono-micrometers, telemetry equipment, transducers, amplifiers, metabolic carts, and bedside monitors. BIOPAC offers two… On-Demand | Autonomic Function Testing—Recording and Data Analysis Part II [Page] - Valid and reliable autonomic function testing plays an essential role in identifying a diagnosis, evaluating the prognosis, and treating autonomic nervous system diseases. These tests are also frequently performed in… On-Demand | Autonomic Function Testing—Recording and Data Analysis Part I [Page] - This is Autonomic Function Testing Part 1 (see Part II here) Valid and reliable autonomic function testing plays an essential role in identifying a diagnosis, evaluating the prognosis, and treating… On-Demand | Collaborative VR with Group Interactivity, Physiology & Eye Tracking [Page] - Learn how to perform VR experiments with two or more participants, either together or in different locations, without the need for advanced coding knowledge. Researchers can now do all this… On-Demand | Emotion and Objective Physiological Measures [Page] - Feelings and emotions are at the core of how the human mind processes and responds to stimuli. Despite this connection, measuring human emotional response to stimuli in a meaningful way… Setting up Channels in AcqKnowledge [Video] - Overview of basic channel settings in AcqKnowledge. This video covers setting up standard wireless and wired amplifiers, wireless BioNomadix amplifiers, and Specialty amplifiers. For more information see the AcqKnowledge tutorial… On-Demand | One Tool for Stimulus Presentation, Eye Tracking & Physiology Data [Page] - BIOPAC now offers full integration of new, Stimulus Presentation, Eye Tracking, and Physiology data acquisition and analysis in AcqKnowledge software. This combination of tools, integrated into one solution, allows researchers to easily manage all data collection… On Demand | Integrating Behavioral and Physiological Data [Page] - Integrating The Observer XT and AcqKnowledge 0:15 We have a great speaker panel for you today. We’re looking forward to sharing these technologies, and the integration. 1:21 I’m really excited… H40 EMG-Controlled Robotic Arm Lab 4 [Video] - In Lab 4 of the H40 EMG-Controlled Robotic Arm Lesson Set, students construct two positive gain block amplifiers. The function of the positive gain block is to further amplify the… MRI Biopotential Signals [Advanced Feature] - MRI Smart Amplifiers Remove MRI artifact from the source physiological data MRI Smart Amplifiers remove most MRI related artifact at the source, so signals can often be sampled at the… Connect to MP150 Systems [Advanced Feature] - The MP system plus BIOPAC amplifiers act as a complete, fully-isolated life science data acquisition system. The MP150 system includes a wide range of physiological amplifiers for wireless, tethered and… Einthoven Triangle and 6-Lead ECG [Advanced Feature] - Use AcqKnowledge’s online calculation channels and powerful Expression Generator to take full advantage of the principle of Einthoven’s triangle to capture Lead II data. Use just two ECG100C amplifiers to… Connecting BIOPAC to Third-party Equipment [Advanced Feature] - BIOPAC amplifiers will connect to third-party data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes and chart recording equipment. Use the Isolated Power Supply (IPS100C) to power up to 16 BIOPAC amplifier modules. Snap amplifier… On-Demand | STRESS: Measuring Related Physiological Changes [Page] - How do physiological signals change when we experience stress? How can we monitor those changes continuously so we can aim to improve our quality of life? BIOPAC presents a wide array… Drzewiecki – Lab Manual for Biomedical Engineering: Devices and Systems [Manual] - Gary Drzewiecki’s Lab Manual for Biomedical Engineering: Devices and Systems, 3rd Edition, includes BIOPAC exercises for Compartment Modeling, Filtering, Breadboard Design, and FFT Fast Fourier To add even more flexibility to your… On-Demand | Fundamentals of Electrical Stimulation [Page] - Highly-controlled electrical stimulation can provide a unique tool to discern sensory functions and associated physiological responses. Electrical stimulation, which can take several forms, must be tightly controlled in lab… On Demand | Media Psychophysiology [Page] - 0:04 Welcome, everyone, and thank you for joining us. I’m Brenda Answer from BIOPAC, and I’ll be your moderator on today’s webinar: How to Conduct Valid and Valuable Research Shooting… H40 EMG-Controlled Robotic Arm Lab 2 [Video] - BSL PRO H40 EMG-Controlled Robotic Arm Lab 2 is the Instrumentation Amplifier lab. In this lab, students build two identical instrumentation amplifiers for both channels of EMG that will ultimately… MP Hardware Guide [Manual] - The MP Hardware Guide describes how to connect and set up various signal-conditioning and amplifier modules, including the new BioNomadix wireless physiology amplifiers. The guide details different applications and uses… Recording EDA & Other Questions [Page] - EDA Questions and Answers Your colleagues submitted these questions during BIOPAC EDA Webinars. Topics include EDA Recording Systems Recording EDA in the MRI EDA Markers Temporal Factors and EDA Stimulation and EDA… BIOPAC Research Solutions | EMG [Video] - BIOPAC Systems offers complete EMG research solutions and has been cited in more than 7,100 scholarly citations. Combined with AcqKnowledge software’s interactive, intuitive program, you can instantly view, measure, analyze,… Integrating BIOPAC Research Systems | Data Acquisition & Analysis [Video] - Data acquisition (DAQ) solutions from BIOPAC include hardware and software for life science research, with amplifiers, transducers, stimulation, and more for wired or wireless protocols in the lab or at… 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… Consumer Neuroscience – Facial EMG [Advanced Feature] - Record and analyze facial EMG (fEMG) to monitor a participant’s response to stimuli, conversation, or advertisements. BIOPAC offers wired, wireless, and MRI solutions to record facial surface EMG (sEMG) in the… Consumer Neuroscience – Skin Conductance Response (EDA) [Advanced Feature] - Measure the skin conductance level (SCL) and skin conductance response (SCR) as they vary with sweat gland (eccrine) activity due to stress, arousal or emotional excitement. Record wirelessly with BioNomadix… TMS transcranial magnetic stimulation [Advanced Feature] - Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive method of studying brain functions and interconnections—it causes hyperpolarization or depolarization of neurons in specific or general parts of the brain. For TMS… tDCS/tACS transcranial current stimulation [Advanced Feature] - Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), High Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS), and Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) are forms of electrical stimulation to effect neuro-modulation in the brain. These… Electrodermal Activity (EDA) Scoring [Advanced Feature] - Record and analyze EDA/GSR data wirelessly with BioNomadix or with standard wired amplifiers. AcqKnowledge includes a fully automated scoring system for electrodermal activity (EDA) data. The feature includes options for… Field Potential Measurements [Advanced Feature] - To perform field potential measurements, position electrodes around the isolated tissue or organ and use the MCE100C to record the potential. Each MCE100C can record a single differential potential. Multiple MCE100C… Psychophysiology [Advanced Feature] - AcqKnowledge will extract beat-by-beat systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure data from the raw blood pressure waveform. Simultaneously, data can be collected from ECG, EOG, EMG, RSP, EDA (GSR) and SKT amplifiers.… Gastric Slow Wave Propagation [Advanced Feature] - The gastric slow wave (ECA) originates in the proximal stomach and propagates distally towards the pylorus. For recording, place multiple surface electrodes on the abdomen along the gastric axis and connect… Invasive/Noninvasive Electrode Measurements [Advanced Feature] - The EGG100C amplifier can be used to isolate elements of the gastrointestinal system for recording, through the use of either surface or needle electrodes. The EGG can be recorded cutaneously with… 12-Lead ECG Recordings [Advanced Feature] - To record a continuous 12-lead ECG, use a WT100C Wilson Terminal to create a virtual reference electrode when measuring the transverse plane (i.e., precordial) ECG components [V1, V2, V3, V4,… Evoked Response [Advanced Feature] - Powerful on- and off-line averaging features make it possible to perform a wide variety of evoked response studies. Record and measure evoked potentials, late potentials, startle, nerve conduction and field potentials.… Defibrillation and Electrocautery [Advanced Feature] - Use MEC series Module Extension Cables to protect MP System amplifiers against high-frequency currents. Range of Motion (ROM) [Advanced Feature] - Use AcqKnowledge® to determine the velocity of motion occurring during physical activity. All parts of the body can be evaluated for range of motion. Goniometers are available for evaluating one or… Nerve Conduction Studies [Advanced Feature] - Stimulate and record signals from nerves in-vivo or in-vitro; using the built-in software averaging mode, it’s possible to record signals from in-vivo nerves using skin surface electrodes only. Surface electrodes… Eye Travel and Position [Advanced Feature] - Determine a participant’s visual path when first exposed to a sign, advertisement, or new ergonomic layout. The X/Y display mode will track a subjects eye travel and display the exact pattern… EMG Power Spectrum Analysis [Advanced Feature] - A common tool for investigating electromyography (EMG) data is the Power Spectrum Density (PSD). Use AcqKnowledge for EMG Frequency & Power Analysis to compare responses from one part of the… H25 BME Breadboard I [Curriculum] - BSL PRO Signal Processing Labs are a series of lessons that explain how to create and test the types of electronic circuits used in Biomedical Engineering (BME). The Signal Processing Labs use the BIOPAC SS39L… H26 BME Breadboard II [Curriculum] - BSL PRO Signal Processing Labs are a series of lessons that explain how to create and test the types of electronic circuits used in Biomedical Engineering. Concepts introduced include the basics of amplifiers (with special… Biomedical Engineering [Discipline] - The Biopac Student Lab System’s Biomedical Engineering Core Discipline package provides extensive recording and analysis options for signal processing curriculum, including bioelectric and biomechanical studies. The data acquisition unit includes four… ABOUT BIOPAC [Corporate] - BIOPAC lets you measure physiology anywhere with innovative, compatible solutions that can be used by anyone for meaningful discovery. We make high-quality scientific tools for physiology measurement and interpretation with…
High-performance mobile fNIR Imaging Systems are stand-alone functional brain imaging solutions for continuous NIR spectroscopy (NIRS). These top of the line systems provide cognitive function assessment and eliminate a great many of the drawbacks of a functional MRI. Mobile subjects are comfortable and can respond naturally in real-world situations to take a test or perform mobile […]
BIOPAC provides software and hardware that allows research teams to run autonomic function tests while collecting physiological data. Here are a few studies focusing on BIOPAC’s ability to record physiological signals during autonomic function testing. The Internet, Sleep, and Heart Rate Does internet usage lead to poorer sleep? Using a BIOPAC Data Acquisition System to measure cardiovascular […]
BIOPAC’s comprehensive Introductory ECG Guide addresses fundamental to advanced concerns to optimize electrocardiography data recording and analysis. Topics include: ECG Complex; Electrical and Mechanical Sequence of a Heartbeat; Systole and Diastole; Configurations for Lead I, Lead II, Lead III, 6-lead ECG, 12-lead ECG, precordial leads; Ventricular Late Potentials (VLPs); ECG Measurement Tools; Automated Analysis Routines for extracting, […]
