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3. Reaction Time User Manual 40 Review Replay Session Confirmation X M Channel Set Options PI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG1 Select Channel Set Edit Virtual Channel Settings 10 In the Review Replay Session Confirmation window click OK The Report Screen opens Screens Report EEG Standard Bands Set Screen rder Cancel Select Screens OK 11 Move the cursor to the end of the session recording click and drag the slider bar as shown on page 389 or press Shift End KZ Reviewing mode Open Display session Client RT Final Sessions Screen Report EEG Standard Bands File Session Screens Edit Options View Help xo Min j Mal 5 xl al zin 1 21155 ele Starting Gate Reaction Time EEG Report Full Session Means To view full session average response in graph Right click on graph Select Edit Virtual Channel Settings then select first signal Enter number of events counter below graph in averaging factor setting if session end interrupts ATTENTION Graphs are relative to event not protocol All events at 0s 100 99 090092909929 990 999 9099909 0099 09 09 0 999999909 9092 990 00909090 0 0 9 409920000 0 990 9 9 6 V0 0 9 9 O 9 9 6 c 50 0 42 AN A8 9 8 7 6 5 A 3 2 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 False starts 0 last trial enter 1 less Click Save Changes Repeat for each of other signals go to V numb
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5. FlexComp Infiniti ProComp Infiniti H Reaction Time User Manual gt gt Choice protocol type FlexComp Infiniti Left PB Temp L3 Ee ProComp Infiniti Left PB Temp Ed Ge PB Channel sets FlexComp Infiniti ProComp Infiniti Fl Reaction Time Physiology Single PI Reaction Time Physiology Single FI Reaction Time Physiology Variable PI Reaction Time Physiology Variable Fl Reaction Time Physiology Choice PI Reaction Time Physiology Choice Screens Assessment screens There are several assessment screens for each protocol They are exactly the same except for the stimuli that they present The name of each screen indicates the type of stimuli it presents Only one screen for each protocol is shown below but the names of all the screens are listed in the left panel eaaa mode Oper Oppen Client TTL TTL Screen Assessment Audi aJ Ed tie Some Soom Dx arem e U RT Physiology Single Screens Assessment Audio Assessment Lights HOAN Assessment Lights with Audio Assessment Images Assessment Images with Audio RT Physiology Variable Screens Assessment Audio Assessment Lights Assessment Lights with Audio Assessment Images Assessment Images with Audio Im Sem Seem D deeem e mp RT Physiology Choice Screens Assessment Lights Assessment Lights with Audio
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7. Reaction Time SUITE User Manual Tn Thought Technology Ltd 2180 Belgrave Avenue Montreal QC H4A 2L8 Canada Tel 1 800 361 3651 1 514 489 8251 Fax 1 514 489 8255 For use with BioCraph J version 5 1 1 or later E mail mail thoughttechnology com Webpage http www thoughttechnology com amp Reaction Time j User Manval CLASSIFICATION CAUTION WARNING ATTENTION Type BF Equipment Internally powered equipment Continuous operation Read Instruction Manual US Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on order of licensed health care practitioners Do not operate active sensor within 10 feet 3m of an operating cellular phone similar radio transmitting device other powerful radio interference producing sources such as arc welders radio thermal treatment equipment x ray machines or any other equipment that produces electrical sparks All encoders are totally isolated from line 110 or 220VAC power due to battery operation and fiber optic connections to computers However many hospitals and the FDA require that computers printers and any other equipment used with medical devices be electrically isolated from line voltage to UL or CSA medical safety standards Do not connect inputs or outputs of the encoder or sensors to line powered devices except through the fiber optic cable The PC used with the encoder must be placed outside the patient client environment more than 3 meters or 10 feet
8. Combined results BioGraph BioGraph Quick Start Favorites Selection of a Quick Start Favorite is intuitive as these are named for the recording screen that will be used in the session Each Favorite contains a similarly named recording screen for either assessment or training as well as statistics and all available review and report screens RT Basic Single RT Basic Variable RT Basic Choice Single Assessment Audio Variable Assessment Audio Choice Assessment Lights Single Assessment Lights Variable Assessment Lights Choice Assessment Lights with Audio Single Assessment Lights with Audio Variable Assessment Lights with Audio Choice Assessment Images Single Assessment Images Variable Assessment Images Choice Assessment Images with Audio Single Assessment Images with Audio Variable Assessment Images with Audio Choice Training Images Single Training Images Variable Training Images Reoctic a Time User Manual 52 Recording a session Connect the sensors in the configuration required for assessment or training e Turn the encoder on 1 5 Click Quick Start From Categories select the Reaction Time Categories Suite section for your encoder From Clients select a name Ballance Tara Dorimond Florian Florimond Dorian 3 From Favorites select the desired Reaction Time assessment or training session For an Peter assessment session choose
9. Push button switch The push button switch allows you to remotely set a time mark move a script to the next step or respond to a stimulus Connect the push button switch to the correct encoder channel as illustrated on page 8 Depending on the channel set you may need to connect two push button switches During reaction time assessment the examinee pushes the button on the switch to mark a response to each stimulus e ion Time User Manval 9 Foot pedal The foot pedal connects to the encoder and allows the user to remotely drive the software initiate the recording PRESS TO CLOSE SWITCH 1601 Sarrce SATSS C Connect the foot pedal to the correct encoder channel as illustrated on page 8 During reaction time assessment the examinee activates the pedal to respond to each stimulus The respiration sensor includes a sensitive and reliable girth sensor using an easy fitting high durability latex rubber band fixed with self adhering belt for monitoring respiration rate waveform and amplitude It can be worn either thoracically or abdominally over clothing Connect the respiration sensor to the correct encoder channel as illustrated on page 8 Page 12 of the section Using the physiology sensors describes how to place the respiration sensor on an examinee The skin conductance sensor measures the conductance across the skin and is normally connected to the fingers or toes It comes supplied with two finger bands
10. As described in the Introduction the Reaction Time suite is made up of four sections RT Basic RT Physiology RT EEG and RT Sports Each section uses a specific set of sensors and provides channel sets created for those sensors It has its own Quick Start Favorites for general information on these see page 28 that include assessment training review and report screens to be used with each channel set The type of encoder that you are using ProCompb Infiniti ProComp Infiniti or FlexComp Infiniti determines which sections and channel sets that you use Section RTBasic RT Physiology RT EEG RT Sports FlexComp Infiniti FlexComp Infiniti FlexComp Infiniti FlexComp Infiniti Only EMG triggered responses ProComp Infiniti ProComp Infiniti ProComp Infiniti OMY 99 ponses ProComp Infiniti Only push button and foot switch triggered responses TT AV Sync TT AV Sync TT AV Sync TT AV Sync Push button s Push button s Push button s Push button s Skin conductance EEG Z Foot switch Temperature Respiration EKG Skin conductance Respiration Temperature EKG EEG Z EMG MyoScan EMG MyoScan Pro ProCompd Infiniti To simplify choosing the correct channel sets for your encoder channel sets are grouped into categories by section and encoder type Reaction Ti me User Manual 45 For example Categories e RT Basic ProComp5 Infiniti RT Basic ProComp Infiniti sl RT Basic ProComp Infiniti
11. or other operating system Help file to modify display settings e The TT AV Sync sensor should be connected and configured properly see page 16 For screens with visual events ensure that the fiber optic cable is placed over the black white control square Note This may be in a different location for assessment and training screens so the position of the fiber optic cable must be adjusted slightly for each scenario e Speakers or headphones are required for audio protocols These should be connected directly to the TT AV Sync sensor see page 16 In certain cases when using a desktop computer it may be advantageous to have two sets of speakers available for example in RT Sports Starting Gate one set is connected to the TT AV Sync sensor for presentation of Start tones and the other set is connected to the PC for crowd noise Reaction Ti me User Manual 44 When working with a laptop computer with built in speakers only a single set of speakers connected directly to the TT AV Sync is required e BioGraph Infiniti screens contain brief yet useful instructions Follow on screen instructions for best operation e n recording mode presentation images bitmaps or audio tones can be modified by right clicking on the EP Instrument and selecting Edit Instrument Settings see Modifying Stimuli on page 32 for more details Show connected channel s Edit virtial hannel settings Anatomy of the Reaction Time Suite
12. with high pitch tone with low pitch tone e Review with Physiology Events is a review screen that presents reaction time events and the time locked physiology associated with each one Favorites Favorites are named according to their function assessment or training stimulus protocol and stimulus type audio lights images mixed The favorite category indicates encoder and suite section as well For example e Category RT Basic ProComp Infiniti Description Single Assessment Lights with Audio starts a single protocol from the RT Basic section with lights and audio tones as the stimuli e Category RT Sports FlexComp Infiniti Description Left Right Assessment Tennis starts a choice left right protocol from the RT Sports section with tennis specific images as the stimuli Starting a session The recommended method for starting to record a Reaction Time session is to use one of the predefined configurations called Favorites which are accessed by clicking the Quick Start button on the main menu screen of BioGraph Infiniti Instructions in this section of the manual are based upon the use of Favorites It is possible to define session settings and run a session manually Instructions for running open display and script sessions are provided in the manual Getting Started with BioGraph Infiniti Predefined Favorites accessible by clicking the Quick Start button are the simplest way to start a Reaction Time recording se
13. Lights with Audio Assessment Images Assessment Images with Audio RT Basic Choice Screens Assessment Lights Assessment Lights with Audio Assessment Images Assessment Images with Audio Training screens E Reviewing rode Open Display session Client TTL TTL Serer Anerer Audo aie Ek Fe rem ER Quee yes i Goorortc Bees sem DOLO mt Pe Fee Som ER rem Yee i E sElea Lg ere Gn E EE Pk Fe re ER D s yes mg Soweto iv Chire Meurtrur Pite V iri Combined results CT There is one training screen for each protocol These are shown below RT Basic Single Screen Training Images RT Basic Variable Screen Training Images RT Basic Choice Screen Training Images A Reaction Time User Manual r P a t a e ime y BEIS mam Ek Fe re gm Ye eg mw enen iy I Mari Tibe V Tava Combined results 8ioGraph 51 Review and Report screens There is one review and one report screen for each protocol These are shown below RT Basic Single Screen Review Screen Report NEG uidi Up tps Mies Cul TTE TTL SERE Navia CIS D z e en mm RT Basic Variable Screen Review Screen Report We eua spem EN Qua ee r We gua apes EN gena ee D m moast v variable Rewctow Tarw Regen pena RT Basic Choice Screen Review Screen Report pis auem EN Quum yes owe pa Yee 2
14. Physiology Variable Open 00 05 33 875 Florimond Dorian 3 3 10 2010 1 10 45 PM Reaction Time Physiology Choice Open 00 04 14 250 re port u pon A 3 10 2010 1 30 13 PM Reaction Time EEG Single Open 00 02 33 688 3 10 2010 1 33 31 PM Reaction Time EEG Variable Open 00 02 22 250 3 10 2010 1 38 00 PM Reaction Time EEG Choice Open 00 03 40 313 3 Click Review Repo rt 3 10 2010 1 41 06 PM Reaction Time Basic Single Open 00 02 28 500 3 10 2010 1 44 47 PM Reaction Time Basic Variable Open 00 03 21 375 3 10 2010 1 48 16 PM Reaction Time Basic Choice Open 00 02 44 125 3 10 2010 1 54 05 PM EI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate 00 01 47 125 O OOOO 3 10 2010 2 00 01 PM Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo Open 00 03 10 375 3 10 2010 2 15 56 PM Reaction Time Sports Left Right Open 00 03 16 000 3 10 2010 2 35 08 PM Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate Open 00 02 26 375 3 10 2010 2 39 50 PM Fl Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo Open 00 03 40 063 w b Client Options Session Options Add New Client Edit Client Data Delete Client s Trend Report Delete Session s Session Notes ExpaltData Review Report RepladSession Import Session s Export Session s De dest gt Restore e Archive cnt Import Cents Export Client s Eeer Geen Close Ke action Time User Manual 39 Review Replay Session Confirmation The Review Replay Session Confirmation window opens 4 Click Se
15. Review and Report screens There are several review and report screens for each protocol These are shown below RT EEG Single Screen Review with EEG Screen Report For open review of session with EEG data For group averages of EEG data categorized by event type Also includes epoch and full session means for EEG data x dg pen TEE UI hh err E Sep Siren Qu Sen fes P 5 we e pe ai hE Af Be Sigis Fuscion Time Report Deag dts hie d m Ad a Den nl D Pr ilt ov eet afe bo hs o deben i Event sata Ceomeci target Errors of rzgerakee Evans of oriaaion ez com 4 Men oe Men us Wear Sit Reactor tw maa a 319 27 E e E pete 2651 a45 35 10 22143 320 Feecsas ren ott iml 74 02 Theta 7114 se 23 22 7235 oa Meecher terre 214 84 201 1 ys GX 21 90 0 1 18 Seeches e asi 80 47 Dreier fee praj 214 84 Y Y EET hen P of Frequency spectrum M me Data 2677 msijsuRi 5 99 aed GR Da mena 2101 Set 6 08 v Agnes 1406 Beni 8 02 feta 1693 Hin Bet 49 Screen Review with EEG Events Screen Report with line graphs For event by event review of time locked EEG data To view session trends of EEG and reaction time data in Feel md Open Diu edlen Cau Pe V ee E Ewe ole WAH EEE Even parallel Ex june Siren Qu Zoe Ze P a B w E 93 f3 4 Ss Single Resciion Time Review rn aoseun Past Eupen ponte Targetceurter J Se Ls SS c s Dholay venen Chest Pew seniors Ph pee re Qi Spe Des Ps
16. e Stimulus duration varies by screen e RT limit time during which a response is required after a target stimulus 2 seconds e Presentation sequence 50 targets 1 1 target to non target ratio e Data analysis block size 17 seconds 10 seconds before warning stimulus 2 second warning period 5 seconds after imperative stimulus EMG settings e RMS sliding window RMS computation factor 50 time constant 0 1 e Default threshold 100 uV can be adjusted easily at run time using EMG Calibration screen EEG settings e FFT window 1 second e Frequency bands compared to range 0 64 Hz for band 96 Beta 1 SMR 12 15 Hz o Delta 1 4 Hz O o Theta 4 8 Hz o Beta 2 15 18 Hz o Alpha 8 12 Hz o Deia 18 25 Hz o Beta 12 25bHz o High Beta 25 30 Hz e Artifact bands only for feedback o Low artifact 0 5 2Hz o High artifact 43 59 Hz e Epoch size 20 seconds eo ction Time User Manual 74 Physiology settings e Skin conductance level for of value 5 e Temperature value for of value 98 e Heart rate from EKG algorithm advanced method automatic IBI artifacting OFF e Time window for frequency analysis of heart rate variability 64 seconds Required sensors e TT AV Sync e Push button switch es e Foot pedal e Skin conductance e Temperature e EKG e Respiration e EEGZ e EMG MyoScan Flex Connect sensors to the encoder in the indicated inputs For more information about each sensor g
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18. Assessment Images Assessment Images with Audio BioGraph Y Beire aang AM oreu SET ETL CEN us ne cec 4 ox Can l 905 11 X11 Training screens There is one training screen for each protocol These are shown below Reaction Time User Manual 96 tn at a Cent TTL TTL Screen Training images e Ll Ip Sege Sowers RT Physiology Single Screen Training Images Butze energ mode mM mise zeen Client TTL TTL Screen Training DA ewe icem DW Zem ee RT Physiology Variable Screen Training Images eco ya Keesen TEE OE ONU aA Cent Bingi osien RT Screen Training Wages ul Ed S Pee icm RT Physiology Choice Screen Training Images cerek 1 BioGraph Review and Report screens There are several review and report screens for each protocol These are shown below RT Physiology Single Screen Review with Physiology Screen Report For open review of session with physiology data For group averages of physiology data categorized by event EE Tigre d type Also includes epoch and full session means for base Ae 99 fa Vasen trae 4 tanis eaan Thee Report Drag reaz ion Soen bar aJ che may t2 the right ja ress re ere 12 view fit persion sues Event statistics Target counter 95 and m egw WM MAX QNM wn gra won t Errors ef comissio Exrers of omission Rwacton lime mean msi 468 16 Se e
19. EEG responses Review EMG responses Review HRV responses Review Physiology responses For event by event review of time locked data HRV includes heart rate respiration and IBI frequency band data Physiology includes skin conductance and temperature Review Raw Signals To view session trends of EEG physiology and reaction time data in parallel Rea dion Time User Manual 78 RT Sports Left Right Review EEG responses Review EMG responses Review HRV responses Review Physiology responses For event by event review of time locked data HRV includes heart rate respiration and IBI frequency band data Physiology includes skin conductance and temperature Review Raw Signals To view session trends of EEG physiology and reaction time data in parallel Report screens report channel sets Starting Gate and Go NoGo only Report screens are designed for analysis of group averages of EEG EMG and physiology data categorized by event type Because this analysis is processor intensive the functionality for each protocol is divided among several channel sets Each channel set includes 2 or 3 screens for both group average and raw signal reports The names of the channel set and the report screens indicate the data they display as shown in the examples listed below Channel set FI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG1 For analysis of EEG data durin
20. Focus Target Non Target 5 e Touse standard CPT images replace the images as follows pe Focus Target Non Target or as follows Focus Target Non Target Reaction Time User Manual Stopping a Session You stop recording a session by clicking the Stop button m The following series of message prompts appear and guide you through the process of saving data adding notes to the session file and optionally reviewing the data or recording another session 1 Save session data Do vau want to save this session Please remember Sessions saved with compression cannot be reviewed until decompressed You can save the session in compressed format but unless your hard drive has very little space available or you do not need to review the saved sessions we recommend that you always Save which uses non compressed format Do Not Save Save Compressed Compressed files can t be replayed reviewed or trended until they have been decompressed 2 Enter session notes Here you can enter if you want a treatment code a session description and some notes Click OK to continue Session Notes X Training Code Description Notes m Cancel 3 Review or replay the session Do you want to review replay this session now You have the option to analyze the session data at this point You can switch to review mode or replay mode Yes switch to After you review the dat
21. To view individual responses move time marker across stimulus presentation and push button events in graph above Reaction Time Suite Physiology Open session 00 05 14 083 Reaction Time Reports Using report screens The Reaction Time Suite includes Report Screens which allow you to view statistics and other results To use these screens for report purposes 1 Open the recorded session in review mode Ensure that you have loaded the Report screen that you want to use for the report 2 Drag the scroll bar to the extreme right Help 5 sec D Ble 3 View the results displayed on the screen The same results are also available in the statistics window see Calculating Statistics on page 37 Loading report screens for RT Sports using report channel sets The RT Sports section of the suite contains advanced reports that include graphs and data for group averaged EEG EMG and physiology categorized by event type To use these reports follow these steps Main Database EN 1 i Open the Main Database Settings Options Clients Sessions 2 Select the Client and the Full Name ID Num Clinic 1D Date and Time Scrpt ChannelSet Type Duration Description Ballance Tara 2 3 10 2010 12 58 24 PM PI Reaction Time Physiology Single Open 00 03 45 313 Sess lon t h at yo u want to Dorimond Florian 1 3 10 2010 1 04 48 PM Reaction Time
22. channel set and AV Sync Test Audio scree e Follow the on screen instructions e Use the USB Audio CODEC Volume control to adjust the Speaker volume as per the instructions to find the minimum acceptable volume e Make a note of this minimum setting and ensure that the volume is always set a little bit above this level Reoction Ti me User Manual 19 e For most applications it is recommended that the volume be set to maximum and that a headset with adjustable volume control is used WINDOWS VISTA WINDOWS 7 1 Doone ofthe following Open Volume Mixer e Click the Start button Select Control Panel In Control Panel click Sounds in Windows 7 this selection may be contained in UTEM UE the Hardware and Sounds category n Recording Devices e Or inthe Taskbar Tray right click the Speaker icon and select Playback Devices shown here 2 Inthe Sound window do the following e Click the Playback tab e Select Speakers USB audio CODEC arrow 1 This is the AV 5 Sync sound device driver Playback Recording Sounds Select a playback device below to modify its settings e Click the Properties button Se e Select the Levels tab Bluetooth Hands free Aud Speakers 3 Begin a recording session in BioGraph Infiniti using the appropriate channel set and AV Sync Test Audio screen ork ng SPDIF Interface rking e Follow the on screen instructions E SB Audio C eh AN e
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25. AV Sync sensor has a unique cable configuration Detailed instructions about correctly connecting the TT AV Sync sensor are provided in the section Using the TT AV Sync sensor on page 16 Electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharges These sensors are capable of detecting very tiny electrical signals millionths of a Volt generated by the human body Therefore they are very sensitive to electromagnetic fields generated by other devices such as radio transmitting devices computer monitors medical devices for example x ray machines and fluorescent halogen or neon lights Reaction Time User Manual 8 These devices should be turned off if they are not needed during the session If the situation arises keep the instrumentation 10 feet away from radio transmitting devices and 3 feet away from electronic devices including monitors and fluorescent halogen or neon lights Disconnect all unused sensors from the encoder If not connected to the examinee they may act as antennas and capture unwanted signals that would corrupt the signal being recorded To prevent static discharge from damaging the sensor and or encoder use anti static mats or sprays in your working area A humidifier may also be used to help prevent static environments by conditioning hot dry air Channel sets and their associated sensors Channel sets in the Reaction Time Suite have been grouped into sections depending on their purpose Each section requires
26. Database from the Main Menu screen 2 Inthe Main Database window select the client whose session you want to replay 3 Select the session from the right hand table 4 Click on Replay Session at the bottom Settings Options Clients Sessions Date and Time Semt ChannelSet Type Duration Descpien Los Ballance Tara 9 15 2009 258 27 PM Pl ReaclionTime R Open 000123313 Dornmond Flian 2 3 15 2008 3 02 31 PM PI R action Time R pe Flonmond Dorian 3 9 15 2009 4 03 15 PM Pi Beachon Time R Open 00 00 31 438 9 15 2009 4 13 04 PM PI Reacbon Time R Open 0003 03125 Client phons Session Options Add New ct Edi Client oa Delete Cliert s Trend Report Delete Sessior s Session Notes Expat Data Review Reput Replay Session tc Archive end Import Clients Export Client AT Import Sessior s Export Sessions BD Main Database 5 The window Review Replay Session Confirmation opens M Channel Set Options By default a session replays on the same screen that was used to Geer record it Select Channel Set Edit Vitual Channel Settings i Get original channel set and scr Click OK to enter replaying mode T Screens Assessment Audio 6 Click on the Start button 3 to replay the session OK Cancel Reviewing Sessions After recording a session you can analyze the data by going into review mode This mode allows you to sc
27. ET AEN Neos Thee ud ge deem ipw b mes fev es 69 Screens Assessment Reaction Time Signals Assessment Reaction Time Signals and Lights Review screens assessment channel sets There are two types of review screen for each protocol One group of screens is for review of EEG EMG and physiology responses to individual events and each screen in this group is named for the signals it displays The other review screen is provided to show raw signals Only one screen for each type is shown below but the names of all the screens are listed in the left panel RT Sports Starting Gate Review EEG responses Review EMG responses Review HRV responses Review Physiology responses For event by event review of time locked data HRV includes heart rate respiration and IBI frequency band data Physiology includes skin conductance and temperature Review Raw Signals To view session trends of EEG EMG physiology and reaction time data in parallel RT Sports Go NoGo Review EEG responses Review HRV responses Review Physiology responses For event by event review of time locked data HRV includes heart rate respiration and IBI frequency band data Physiology includes skin conductance and temperature A Rea ci n Time User Manual 9 Reviewing mode Open Display version Client Ping sessions RT Screen Review EEG Respon
28. RT EEG ProComp Infiniti e RT Basic ProComp Infiniti SEB e ele exe CMP IMMI RT Physiology ProComp Infiniti When you install the Reaction Time Suite you RT Sports ProComp Infiniti select the encoder type that you will be using Only show all categories the files including channel sets required by your Choice Assessment Lights encoder will be installed Choice Assessment Lights Continuous performance testing CPT CPT includes sections RT Basic RT Physiology and RT EEG e RT Basic records only reaction time measurements e RT Physiology records reaction time and physiological measurements respiration skin conductance heart rate skin temperature simultaneously This allows physiological stress responses associated with the subject s reactions to be identified e RT EEG records reaction time and EEG measurements simultaneously This allows the brain activity associated with the subject s reactions to be identified Protocol types Each section provides reaction time measurements for three protocol types A channel set is defined for each protocol type and several favorites are defined for each channel set e Single The protocol sends a single stimulus type which can be visual and or audio and the subject presses a push button switch in response Success occurs when the subject responds to the stimulus Errors occur when the subject doesn t respond to the stimulus or responds out of sequence Screens designed f
29. Single Fl Reaction Time EEG Variable PI Reaction Time EEG Variable Fl Reaction Time EEG Choice PI Reaction Time EEG Choice Screens Assessment screens There are several assessment screens for each protocol They are exactly the same except for the stimuli that they present The name of each screen indicates the type of stimuli it presents Only one screen for each protocol is shown below but the names of all the screens are listed in the left panel 9 Reviewing mode Open Dipl taisin Client St sessile RT Screen Aesettment Audie Pais x Gs seme icwm DM deem ee RT EEG Single Screens Assessment Audio Assessment Lights Assessment Lights with Audio Assessment Images Assessment Images with Audio RT EEG Variable Screens Assessment Audio Assessment Lights Assessment Lights with Audio Assessment Images Assessment Images with Audio ir RT EEG Choice Screens Assessment Lights Assessment Lights with Audio Assessment Images Assessment Images with Audio BioGraphY Training screens There is one training screen for each protocol These are shown below Reaction Time User Manual 62 RT EEG Single HI d Screen Training Images RT EEG Variable Screen Training Images 4 BioGraph RT EEG Choice LE TE Screen Training Images
30. Sports Starting Gate Phys H Reaction Time j User Manual T Screens Assessment screens assessment channel sets There are two groups of screens for each protocol one with physiology signals and one without The differences are in the stimuli they present and in some cases the sport for which they were developed which is indicated by the name of the screen Only one screen for each group of screens is shown below but the names of all the screens are listed in the left panel RT Sports Starting Gate Screens Assessment Reaction Time Assessment Reaction Time Track Assessment Reaction Time Speed Skate Assessment Reaction Time Swimming Assessment Reaction Time Lights Screens Assessment Reaction Time Signals Assessment Reaction Time Signals and Lights RT Sports Go NoGo Screens Assessment Reaction Time Assessment Reaction Time Baseball 1 Assessment Reaction Time Baseball 2 Assessment Reaction Time Hockey Assessment Reaction Time Lights Screens Assessment Reaction Time Signals Assessment Reaction Time Signals and Lights RT Sports Left Right Screens Assessment Reaction Time Assessment Reaction Time Soccer Assessment Reaction Time Tennis Assessment Reaction Time Hockey Assessment Reaction Time Lights A Reaction Time User Manual e ade E Rate CMS Teg llr WY
31. Statis E 37 Viewing individual WANS m 38 Reaction Time En ln CC 39 Using EG EIERE PN ERU Ut 39 Loading report screens for RT Sports using report channel sets leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nnmnnn nnmnnn nnna 39 GENERATING SESSION e e oiccccccecesceaceedsncneceeweemcnecasdsdvieversctnceceievacusnatancssssneseostecbeeacdesedceesseieesuevetsweuasbisendavviveaeateececnassceceiss 41 Rest Bar ene EE 42 TOGGIING E E TE 42 Adjiusung scales and hresli6ld WE 43 Reaction Time Assessment and Training e eese iere eee rere eren enne neun nnn 44 ENERO CUCU eme ccc 44 B lore eer 44 Anatomy of the Reaction Time SUlle uciiinco scia oce eege ege 45 Continuous performance testing LCE ss eege 46 SOON ES eM 46 ejl t ne el SOS a RE 48 SUGGESTED Usage Sc narios CP KE 48 Suggested M TEE E EE e CC 49 RT DII 50 Protocol CEI ree 50 PRS ET SENSORS E 50 Channel SOUS m 50 BN RS tes eee
32. The graph definition must include a threshold in order for this option to be enabled e Time scale Each screen has its own default time scale setting for most of the screens in this suite it is 30 seconds You can select a new time scale by clicking on the drop down menu Reoction T me User Manual 43 Reaction Time Assessment and Training Introduction The Reaction Time RT suite is designed to make highly accurate measurements of responses to visual and auditory stimuli The suite is divided into four sections RT Basic RT Physiology RT EEG and RT Sports The first three sections are founded on the concept of continuous performance testing CPT while the fourth is designed using custom protocols for assessment and training of sports related reaction time The sections RT Basic RT Physiology and RT EEG contain the same three CPT protocols These are single variable and choice assessment protocols In RT Basic metrics include reaction time statistics as well as counts of errors of commission and omission In RT Physiology and RT EEG these same metrics are computed while the peripheral physiology and EEG of the subject respectively are recorded in parallel These data are time locked to the stimuli and categorized according to protocol event type This allows comparison of EEG data during correct and incorrect targets or heart rate variability and skin conductance activity during errors of commission and errors of omission for exa
33. Use the Speakers Properties Levels control to adjust the orking Speaker volume as per the instructions to find the minimum acceptable volume r Speakers Properties x General Levels Enhancements Advanced Speakers 75 w Balance e Make a note of this minimum setting and ensure that the volume is always set a little bit above this level e For most applications it is recommended to set the volume to maximum and to use a headset or speakers with adjustable volume control Other considerations e Never cut the fiber optic cable The ends should never be modified in any way e Avoid shining bright light directly on the fiber optic cable and suction cup during use e Avoid sharp bends in the fiber optic cable less than 4 bend diameter e Clean your monitor regularly as the suction cup can leave a small residue on the surface e BioGraph will give messages indicating the status of AV Sync This includes the connection status the default audio device status and some other information e Replay mode in BioGraph Infiniti does not require the AV Sync to be connected When replaying audio protocols without AV Sync the left speaker will play the audio stimulus while the right will play a loud tone This tone is the audio timing control tone Set the balance completely to the left to eliminate this tone during playback e Multiple screens designed for use with AV Sync cannot be loaded within BioGr
34. and reviewing sessions The Reaction Time Suite includes a Favorite for every recording screen You find them listed in the Favorites table when you click the Quick Start button on the main BioGraph screen Note Favorites are the recommended method of starting to record sessions with the Reaction Time Suite Reaction T me User Manval 28 To start a session from a Favorite a S COienks Categories 1 Click the Quick Start button on the main screen 5 Balance Tara 2 Optionally click Add New Client in the Client Data Parr Reus Trim screen enter at least the person s first and last name Dex sem auri i o Quen and click OK oe E Singe Assessment Audio P1 RT Physiology Singe Select a name from the list of Clients Wed uui e We e Ae i Single Assessment Lights P1 RT Physiology Singe 4 Choose a category from the Category list Only Sige ange pi ET Panay ade favorites belonging to this category will display see here see oa Variable Assessment Lights PI RT Physiology Variadl 5 Select a Favorite from the list aL NN 6 Click OK If there is no problem with your encoder or sensor connection the recording screen will open EL Les o Note lfthis is the first time you are recording a session at this point the system will prompt you to enter key codes See page 4 for more details 7 Start recording by clicking on the Start button 3 in the toolbar When BioGraph Infiniti isn t running you
35. and will certainly appreciate the benefits Locate the required electrode sites For 1 channel EEG biofeedback protocols a common site to use is CZ This site is located prepared and fixed with an electrode in the example below Locate the inion On the posterior base of the skull where the spine meets the skull there is a small protrusion called the inion It can be found by running the finger up the spine towards the skull There is a small crevice between the spine and skull in which vertebrae can no longer be felt Just above that area the inion of the skull can be found Locate the nasion The depression on the bridge of the nose just below the brow and directly between both eyes is called the nasion Ke action Time User Manual 23 The line between these two points runs along the interhemispheric fissure of the brain the space that separates the left and right sides of the brain i e right down the middle Mark a spot located at 5096 of the distance between the nasion and the inion Locate the mandibular notch Anatomy revisited To locate the mandibular notch place a finger against the tragus just anterior to the ear and ask the subject to open their mouth Your finger should find its way into a cavity resting superior to the manibular notch Find this spot on both sides of the head The line that connects the left and right mandibular notches runs along the central sulcus of the bra
36. based on the type of presentation stimuli desired audio tones File Name images LED lights or mixed audio visual Variable Training Images PI RT Basic Variable Tre Training sessions are only available with mages Variable Assessment Lights with Audio PI RT Basic Variable As as stimuli Variable Assessment Lights PI RT Basic Variable As Click OK e Click the Start button Di e Ensure that the fiber optic to the AV Sync sensor is placed correctly It should be placed directly over the black square which turns white when images are presented this can be seen only after the recording session has started Note The position of the square is constant for all assessment screens in the suite It is also constant for all training screens However between these two screen types its location is slightly different The fiber optic placement should be adjusted only when switching between an assessment and a training screen e To stop the session click the Stop button D e Then a series of message prompts guides you through the process of saving data adding notes to the session file and switching to reviewing mode so that you can review individual events A full explanation of this process is provided in Stopping a Session on page 35 Reaction Time User Manual 53 Reviewing and reporting on a session e After you switch to reviewing mode the system calculates session statistics from the data and loads screens for
37. can access Favorites by clicking the Windows Start button opening Programs Thought Technology Infiniti Quick Starts and clicking on the Favorite that you want to run BioGraph Infiniti will open and display the names in the client database Select a name and click OK to start recording If you generally run sessions from only a few particular Favorites you can drag them from the Quick Starts folder onto your computer desktop When BioGraph Infiniti isn t running you can click on a Favorite shortcut icon on the desktop to open the software and record a session Sensor connections Infiniti Software System If there are problems with your sensor connections the program will report them prior to accessing the recording screen If for example you have sensors that are connected but are not required for this channel set you will get a warning message 1 D EKG Pro Flex The following physical channels are not included in the selected Channel Set and will not be recorded You can remove the sensor if you want or continue Do you want to continue recording by clicking Yes Keep in mind that no data is recorded for sensors that are not defined in the channel set Note lfthere are sensor connection problems in addition to extra sensors this information won t appear as a separate message It will display in the Sensor Connections window If you have connected wrong sensor types you will see Sensor Conne
38. certain cases however using the mixed output with audio only protocols can lead to false triggers caused by the video input from the fiber optic In general this connection should match the protocol type being used Setting sound defaults for the TT AV Sync sensor The first time you connect the TT AV Sync sensor to any given USB port on the PC the system will automatically install the correct device driver If you connect to a different USB port the system reinstalls the driver and this procedure must be followed again for this reason we recommend always using the same USB port Once the device driver has been installed MS Windows recognizes the TT AV Sync sensor as a sound device Before you use the TT AV Sync sensor for the first time you must set the sound defaults The steps to do this differ between Windows XP and Windows Vista Windows 7 Note These sound default settings ensure that the TT AV Sync plays and triggers on audio stimuli while allowing regular PC and BioGraph feedback audio to be played through the original PC sound card and hence speakers or headphones connected to the PC audio jacks Windows will retain these settings as long as you continue to use the same USB port Important The speaker volume also controls the output of the audio stimuli This setting can be lowered but there is a level below which the AV Sync will no longer produce timing triggers If software volume control is desired it is recommended
39. channel bandwidth 3dB and sample rate Anti aliasing filter Alias rejection DC gain accuracy DC offset Overall system accuracy Offset drift calibration temperature 10C Encoder noise ProComp Infiniti Encoder SA7500 Size approx Weight approx Power source Supply voltage Battery life Alkaline cells Low battery warning Sensor supply voltage ADC output Full scale input range DC LSB magnitude Encoder channel bandwidth 3dB and sample rate Anti aliasing filter Alias rejection DC gain accuracy DC offset Overall system accuracy Offset drift calibration temperature 10C Encoder noise amp Reaction Time User Manval 130mm x 95mm x 37mm 5 1 x 3 7 x 1 5 200g 70z 4AA batteries single use alkaline or NiMH rechargeable 3 6V 6 5V fiber optic minimum 4 0V Compact Flash 30h typical 20h minimum 20 30 minutes of battery life remaining 7 260V 2mV 14bits 2 8V 1 696V 207uV DC 512Hz 9 2048 samples second DC 64Hz 256 samples second DC 64Hz 200 samples second DC 8Hz 32 samples second DC 8Hz 20 samples second 5th order Butterworth 30GB typical 0 5 initial or after self calibration 3LSB initial or after self calibration 5 5 LSB 1500 VRMS 1mV p p typical offset removed 130mm x 95mm x 37mm 5 1 x 3 7 x 1 57 200g 70z 4AA batteries single use alkaline or NiMH rechargeable 3 6V 6 5V fiber optic minimum 4 0
40. e Heart rate from EKG algorithm advanced method automatic IBI artifacting OFF Reoction Ti me User Manual 67 e Time window for frequency analysis of heart rate variability 64 seconds Required sensors e TT AV Sync e Push button switch es e Foot pedal e Skin conductance e Temperature e EKG e Respiration e EEGZ e EMG MyoScan Pro 400 Connect sensors to the encoder in the indicated inputs For more information about each sensor go to the section Channel sets and their associated sensors starting on page 9 he Gate m P Infiniti Temp Dad Note use of foot pedal and RMS EMG MyoScan Pro 400 in this protocol Pr Infiniti Temp E SESCH ei rM Infiniti ge Temp Right Ga PB Assessment Channel sets Go NoGo pou ec PI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate PI Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo PI Reaction Time Sports Left Right Report Channel sets Starting Gate and Go NoGo only These channel sets are used for reports of group averages categorized by event type PI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG 1 PI Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo EEG 1 PI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG 2 PI Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo EEG 2 PI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EMG PI Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo HRV PI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate HRV PI Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo Phys PI Reaction Time
41. enter information about the client Minimum required information is the client s First Name and Last Name 2 To modify an existing client file select the name of the client in the Clients list and click Edit Client Data This opens the Client Data screen so you can make modifications to the information already in the file e Clientfs Trend Report Gpuons Add New Clent Edit Client Data ee M Restore Client s LE Import Client s Expoct Client s Recording Sessions With the BioGraph Infiniti software two types of sessions can be recorded Open Display and Script sessions e Open Display sessions are used when you want to be able to rapidly change session parameters depending on the client s reactions e Scripts are predefined protocols that group together activities with specific display screens The Reaction Time Suite records open display sessions It includes no scripts Start the program After making the necessary connections described in the chapter Hardware Set Up turn on your encoder and start the BioGraph Infiniti software A Favorite is a predefined session configuration that contains all the settings you need for recording replaying and reviewing a session Depending on the session type script or open display these settings may include scripts channel sets and screens statistics for session reports and Excel report options Favorites simplify and standardize the process of recording
42. must be loaded individually directly from the database RT Sports Starting Gate RT Sports Go NoGo RT Sports Left Right Starting Gate Assessment Go NoGo Assessment Left Right Assessment Starting Gate Assessment Signals Go NoGo Assessment Signals Left Right Assessment Signals Starting Gate Assessment Lights Go NoGo Assessment Lights Left Right Assessment Lights Starting Gate Assessment Signals and Lights Go NoGo Assessment Signals and Lights Left Right Assessment Signals and Lights Starting Gate Assessment Speed Skate Go NoGo Assessment Baseball 1 Left Right Assessment Soccer Starting Gate Assessment Swimming Go NoGo Assessment Baseball 2 Left Right Assessment Tennis Starting Gate Assessment Track Go NoGo Assessment Hockey Left Right Assessment Hockey Recording a session Connect the sensors in the configuration required for the assessment e Turn the encoder on 1 Click Quick Start 2 From Categories select the Reaction Time Categories Suite section for your encoder eerie n lime i User Manval 72 3 From Clients select a name Clients FulName Number Clinic ID Ballance Tara 1 Dorimond Florian 2 Florimond Dorian 3 4 From Favorites select the desired Reaction Favorites Time assessment session Choose based on the type of presentation desired the applicable sport or whether or not with physiology sign
43. ne E type of presentation desired the applicable sport i30 Mao Assessment FI RT Sports Go Man As or whether or not with physiology signals Go Maa Assessment Baseball 1 FI RT Sports Go MoGo As 5 Click OK Go Man Assessment Baseball FI RT Sports Go MoGo As e Click the Start button Di e Ensure that the fiber optic to the AV Sync sensor is placed correctly It should be placed directly over the black square which turns white when images are presented this can be seen only after the recording session has started Note The position of the square is constant for all assessment screens in the suite e Follow the on screen instructions to perform EMG sensor calibration When you are satisfied with the value of the EMG threshold follow the on screen instructions to switch to the assessment screen e Tostop the session click the Stop button D e Then a series of message prompts guides you through the process of saving data adding notes to the session file and switching to reviewing mode so that you can review individual events A full explanation of this process is provided in Stopping a Session on page 35 e After you switch to reviewing mode the system calculates session statistics from the data and loads screens for reviewing and reporting If the favorite loads more than one review screen you can view each one by clicking on the numerical buttons on the toolbar at the top Up to fiv
44. not shown Fill the electrode cup with Ten20 conductive paste so that no air bubbles exist in the cup Add more Ten20 paste onto the cup electrode just enough to form a ball on the cup not so much that it spills over the edge Shown is the ideal amount of paste Place the cup face down on the landing pad previously prepared Gently push the electrode down to fix it to the scalp A little bit of paste should run out along the edge of the cup to form a thin ring around it Helpful trick Place the electrode so that the direction of the cable does not place undue stress on the cup so that it gets pulled lifted or twisted off The cable should hang naturally and towards the plastic clip as shown Leave enough slack in the cable to allow for comfortable head movement as well Reoctic nTime User Manual 26 Reference sites Repeat the above preparation and placement steps on the ear lobes Do not put too much paste on the ear clip electrode but ensure that the gold disc is completely covered Leave enough slack in the cable to allow the patient to turn their head easily but not too much that it can get caught Think about the angle of the cable from the ear clip to the neck clip so that no extra tension is placed on the ear clip Viewed from behind the final configuration should look similar to this Note the position of the clip the direction of the cables and the slack left to provide mobility Chec
45. number m 2 Canada and International 1 514 489 8251 S 2 USA 1 800 361 3651 m service thoughttechnology com Then fill in the return form the form can be found at the end of the manual You must provide a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing and your telephone fax number and e mail The unit s must be sent postage prepaid and insured with proof of purchase to one of the addresses below All customs and duties charges will be billed to the customer if incurred by sending the unit to the wrong address In the USA ship insured to Thought Technology Ltd Cimetra LLC 20 Gateway Drive Plattsburgh New York 12901 USA In Canada ship insured to Thought Technology Ltd 2180 Belgrave Avenue Montreal Quebec Canada HAA 2L8 For international e Package must be marked Broker Livingston International 133461 e Ship insured to Thought Technology Ltd 2180 Belgrave Avenue Montreal Quebec Canada H4A 2L8 H Reaction Time User Manval 7 Repair Return Form Be sure to call for authorization before returning any equipment Copy and complete this form and include it with the unit s Include a copy of original invoice and return to the address in the Returning Equipment section Name Company Address Phone No Fax No Date Purchased From Whom Model Name Serial No Problem Reaction Time User Manval 89 amp Reaction Time j User Manval
46. on the encoder Tighten the nut gently so that the cable won t slip out Do the same with the other end of the fiber optic cable and the fiber optic port of the TT USB interface unit Insert the small connector of the USB cable into the USB port on the TT USB interface device Insert the large connector of the USB cable into the USB port of your PC Connected hardware components QReoction Time User Manual 6 USB ports on a PC are generally located at the back of the base unit You may also find a USB port at the front of your base unit you can connect the other end of the USB cable to it On a laptop USB ports are usually located at the side or the back of the laptop It is recommended to always use the same USB port for connecting the TT USB to your computer Information about connecting sensors to your encoder is provided in the section Sensors and Accessories starting on page 8 Encoder batteries Opening the battery compartment Looking at the underside of the encoder you will see a long door in the plastic enclosure Holding the encoder with the connectors facing you and with the door up push lightly down and back with your thumbs on the door to slide it open Attention The internal workings of the encoder are not intended to be opened for repair except by qualified service personnel The tamper evident seal under the batteries in the battery compartment should not be removed or broken Thought Technolog
47. or the PC must comply with EN60601 1 1 system safety After use the disposable electrodes may be a potential biohazard Handle and when applicable dispose of these materials in accordance with accepted medical practice and any applicable local state and federal laws and regulations To diminish the risk of spreading communicable diseases always use good hygiene practices with reusable EMG electrodes particularly if abrasive substances are used In all cases refer to your facility s infection control procedure Do not use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide Not to be immersed in water Take care in arranging patient and sensor cables to avoid risk of patient entanglement or strangulation The operator is responsible for ensuring the safety of any devices controlled or triggered by Infiniti equipment or software or by any software or hardware receiving data from Infiniti equipment Infiniti equipment must not be configured or connected in such a way that failure in its data acquisition processing or control functions can trigger patient feedback stimulus that poses an unacceptable level of risk Use of any equipment in a biofeedback context should be immediately terminated upon any sign of treatment related distress or discomfort Not to be connected to a patient undergoing MRI Electro surgery or defibrillation Due to the slight risk of inducing photosensitive epileptic seizures pro
48. reviewing and reporting Note Instructions for reviewing a session by accessing it from the database are provided on page 36 If the favorite loads more than one screen you can view each one by clicking on the numerical buttons on the toolbar at the top Up to five screens can be viewed in the example below there are four where the third screen is currently on display 1 2 3 4 5 Quick Start Favorites in the RT Basic section load 2 screens in reviewing mode one Review screen and one Report screen e Review Screens To review individual events select an appropriate time scale and use the time marker to navigate through the session event by event See Viewing individual trials on page 38 e Report Screens to display statistics for the full session drag the scroll bar to the extreme right Help 5 sec al In 1 2 E e To generate the standard BioGraph Infiniti report types see Generating session reports on page 41 e For suggestions on how to use the screens in this section see Suggested Usage Scenarios CPT on page 48 Reoction Ti me User Manual 54 RT Physiology This section includes the same assessment and training protocols as the RT Basic section but also includes physiology data during session recording as well as in review and replay for advanced analysis In review mode you can scroll through physiology data either freely or time locked to individual responses Reports include reaction ti
49. starting on page i How to use this manual The Reaction Time Suite involves quite a bit of installation and configuration which may seem overwhelming to the user at first glance It should be noted that these steps are carefully explained in detail in the sections that follow and many are only to be performed once the first time you connect the equipment to your PC We suggest the following e Skim through the Installation and System Requirements First Time Run Hardware Setup and Software Overview chapters of the manual to get a general idea of the types of things required These sections contain specific instructions related to first time use as well as general reference information e Using the CDs provided install first BioGraph Infiniti then the Reaction Time Suite on your computer e Setup your ProComp 5 Infiniti ProComp Infiniti or FlexComp Infiniti encoder as described in the Hardware Setup section on page 6 e Connect the AV Sync sensor and configure the audio and video settings as per the instructions in the section Using the TT AV Sync sensor and using the Test screens mentioned therein e Read the Reaction Time Assessment and Training section to learn about the functionality and scenarios available to you in the suite e Run an open session using the sample client file see page 28 During this initial run you can enter software key codes page 4 refine the AV Sync sensor audiovisual settings page 18 and perfo
50. you record a script session The chapter Software Overview beginning on page 28 describes in detail how to use Favorites to record sessions Detailed explanations of how to record open display and script sessions are contained in the manual Getting Started with BioGraph Infiniti Note You will need to set audio and video defaults for the TT AV Sync sensor prior to its first use For this reason we recommend that for your first time run you start an open display session as described here 1 Click Start Open Display Session select the name of the sample client from the Clients list and click Define New Session 2 Choose the Encoder Communication Protocol that corresponds to your encoder a Channel Set and a Screen and click OK If you want to verify video triggering for the TT AV Sync sensor at this time select the appropriate channel set and test screen as described on page 19 The Encoder Key Codes dialog box opens 4 Click to highlight your units serial number in the left table in this example DA1002 this is the same number as on the back of the unit Please select an encoder serial number and enter a Key Code for it Expected physical channel configuration Key Code Configuration T able 1234567891 A Infiniti Serial am DA 1002 iE The serial number is found on the back of the encoder Cancel Hetumtaenenm encoder geia BITIETS eerie n Time User Manual 4 5 Enter the Encoder Ke
51. your changes To modify the Visual Stim Settings click Select Stim Bitmap This opens the Select Stim Bitmap window where you can select images from the list There are several bitmaps included with the suite Other settings can be changed It is recommended to leave the default Stim Duration setting intact To modify the Audio Stim Settings select the type of stimulus you want and enter values for the required settings Other settings can be changed It is recommended to leave the default Stim Duration setting intact EP Settings X Select Focus Bitmap M Start with full screen Reaction Time Center focus bmp Onset delay period Sec 5 4 single B single Both m Both Audio Stim Settings Audio Stim Settings Continuous Tone Tone Frequency Hz 700 000 Stim Duration Sec 0 300 Visual Stim Settings Visual Stim Options Single Reaction Time Red circle bmp Stim Duration Sec 0 500 Continuous Tone Tone Frequency Hz 1100 000 Stim Duration Sec 0 300 Visual Stim Settings Visual Stim Options Single Reaction Time Green circle bmp Stim Duration Sec 0 500 Cancel Visual Stim Settings EX M Visual Stim Options Single Select Stim Bitmap Reaction Time Red circle X bmp Stim Duration Sec Frequency cycles per second Audio Stim Settings EX C Altemating Cancel M Stim Type C Clicks C Continuous Tone Tone Burs
52. 1 1M d Size approx Weight Range Skin Conductance Flex Pro Sensor SA9309M Size without electrode leads approx Size with electrode leads approx Cable length approx Weight approx Signal input range Accuracy TT AV Sync sensor SA76700 Audio detection accuracy Audio detection recovery Audio headphone impedance Visual trigger delay time Visual trigger recovery time Isolation PC side to encoder side amp Reaction Time User Manval 37mm x 37mm x 12mm 1 45 x 1 45 x 0 45 25g 10z 10GO in parallel with 10pF 0 200uV lt 0 1uVRMS gt 130dB 2Hz 1kHz 0 3uVRMS 5 of reading 10 C to 40 C 152cm 60 10g 0 330z 10 C 45 C 50 F 115 F 1 0 C 1 8 F 20 C 40 C 68 F 104 F 132cm 52 long 30g 1 0 oz 3096 65 3 5 cm 1 4 15 cm 6 0 127 cm 507 25 g 1 oz 0 30 0 uS 5 and 0 2 uS lt 200us silence to sound transition lt 200ms sound to silence transition Not intended for sound to silence detection 16Q single headphone 8Q dual headphones lt 200us black to white lt 150ms white to black Not intended for white to black detection 4kV VAC rms 84 FlexComp Infiniti Encoder SA7550 Size approx Weight approx Power source Supply voltage Battery life Alkaline cells Low battery warning Sensor supply voltage ADC output Full scale input range DC LSB magnitude Encoder
53. 5 initial or after self calibration 3LSB initial or after self calibration 5 5 LSB 1500 VRMS 1mV p p typical offset removed 86 Placing Orders Outside USA Tel 1 514 489 8251 Fax 1 514 489 8255 In USA Toll Free Tel 1 800 361 3651 E Mail mail thoughttechnology com Or contact your local authorized distributor Technical Support Outside USA Tel 1 514 489 8251 Fax 1 514 489 8255 In USA Toll Free Tel 1 800 361 3651 E Mail techsupport thoughttechnolo Or contact your local authorized distributor Warranty Technical Support and Contacts The hardware encoder and sensors is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase In the unlikely event that repair is necessary contact Thought Technology Ltd to receive a Return Authorization number Then send the unit back by a traceable method Thought Technology will not be responsible for items not received We will repair or replace your unit s that are still under warranty free of charge This warranty does not apply to damage incurred through accident alteration or abuse This warranty does not cover damage to the Infiniti encoder or the EEG Z sensor caused by obvious mechanical mistreatment of the system Reaction Ti ne User Manval 87 Returning Equipment for Repair Before returning the equipment please contact first our service department and get an authorization number RA
54. Baseball 2 Assessment Reaction Time Hockey Assessment Reaction Time Lights Screens Assessment Reaction Time Signals Assessment Reaction Time Signals and Lights RT Sports Left Right Screens Assessment Reaction Time Assessment Reaction Time Soccer Assessment Reaction Time Tennis Assessment Reaction Time Hockey Assessment Reaction Time Lights Screens Assessment Reaction Time Signals Assessment Reaction Time Signals and Lights Review screens assessment channel sets There are two types of review screen for each protocol One group of screens is for review of EEG EMG and physiology responses to individual events and each screen in this group is named for the signals it displays The other review screen is provided to show raw signals Only one screen for each type is shown below but the names of all the screens are listed in the left panel Reoctic n Time User Manual 77 RT Sports Starting Gate Review EEG responses Review EMG responses Review HRV responses Review Physiology responses For event by event review of time locked data HRV includes heart rate respiration and IBI frequency band data Physiology includes skin conductance and temperature Review Raw Signals To view session trends of EEG physiology and reaction time data in parallel RT Sports Go NoGo Review
55. Connect the skin conductance sensor to the correct encoder channel as illustrated on page 8 Page 12 of the section Using the physiology sensors describes how to place the skin conductance sensor on an examinee in a stand alone placement and page 14 describes how to place it on an examinee in combination with the Skin Temperature sensor and the EKG electrodes Skin temperature sensor The temperature sensor measures skin surface temperature between 10 C 45 C 50 F 115 F It is supplied with a self adhering band for easy finger placement Connect the skin temperature sensor to the correct encoder channel as illustrated on page 8 Page 12 of the section Using the physiology sensors describes how to place the skin temperature sensor on an examinee in a stand alone placement and page 14 describes how to place it on an examinee in combination with the skin conductance sensor and the EKG electrodes Reaction D me User Manval 10 EKG Sensor and wrist straps The EKG sensor is a pre amplified electrocardiograph sensor for directly measuring heart electrical activity It connects via extender cables for a single channel hook up Connect the bottom end of the EKG sensor to the correct encoder channel as illustrated on page 8 The EKG wrist straps provide fast convenient placement of electrodes for measuring EKG from the wrists These are medical grade non latex straps which come with replaceable silver silver chloride
56. G Z sensor you must run an impedance check function from within the BioGraph Infiniti software This procedure is described on page 30 MyoScan Pro EMG The first time you record a session with the MyoScan Pro EMG sensor you must run a zeroing function from within the BioGraph Infiniti software As long as the same sensor remains connected to the same channel of the encoder you don t need to run the check again This procedure is described on page 31 MyoScan EMG The first time you record a session with the MyoScan EMG sensor you must run an offset check function from within the BioGraph Infiniti software As long as the same sensor remains connected to the same channel of the encoder you don t need to run the check again This procedure is described on page 32 Reaction Ti ne User Manual Hardware Set up Before you can start recording a session you have to set up your hardware The Encoder The illustrations used in this section show a FlexComp Infiniti encoder but the process is similar when using other encoders For more information on using your particular encoder please refer to the device s hardware manual Connecting TT USB and the encoder This section describes how to connect the TT USB interface device to your encoder USB cable aat p Encoder d B BJ LE Lee J ESJECJEJ COE a Unconnected hardware components Insert one end of the fiber optic cable carefully into the fiber optic port
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60. Tab Voice playback and Voice recording To finish editing settings and keep your changes press Apply then OK Reoction Ti me i User Manual 17 WINDOWS VISTA WINDOWS 7 1 Doone ofthe following Open Volume Mixer e Click the Start button Select Control Panel In Control Panel click Sounds in Windows 7 this selection may be contained in the Hardware and Sounds category Recording Devices Sounds Playback Devices N e Or inthe Taskbar Tray right click the Speaker icon and select Playback Devices shown here T 2 Inthe Sound window do the following amp Sound Playback Recording Sounds e Click the Playback tab e Select Speakers USB audio CODEC arrow 1 This is the AV Sync sound device driver Select a playback device below to modify its settings Speakers Bluetooth Hands free Audio Speakers onexant High Definition Audi 1 ing udio SPDIF Interface Conexant High Definitio e Click the Properties button e Select the Levels tab Set the volume level to maximum shown below and click OK n Speakers Properties ge Speakers USB Aud General Levels Enhancements Advanced Speakers Q 100 wu Balance e Select the original PC sound card this should be called Speakers followed by the name of your PC sound card arrow 2 Click the Set Default button Afterwards the icon for this device should have a green check mark
61. V Compact Flash 30h typical 20h minimum 20 30 minutes of battery life remaining 7 260V 2mV 14bits 2 8V 1 696V 207uV DC 512Hz 9 2048 samples second DC 64Hz 256 samples second DC 64Hz 200 samples second DC 8Hz 32 samples second DC 8Hz 20 samples second 5th order Butterworth 30dB typical 0 5 initial or after self calibration 3LSB initial or after self calibration 5 5 LSB 1500 VRMS 1mV p p typical offset removed 85 ProComp d Infiniti Encoder SA7525 Size approx Weight approx Power source Supply voltage Battery life Alkaline cells Low battery warning Sensor supply voltage ADC output Full scale input range DC LSB magnitude Encoder channel bandwidth 3dB and sample rate Anti aliasing filter Alias rejection DC gain accuracy DC offset Overall system accuracy Offset drift calibration temperature 10C Encoder noise Reaction Time User Manual 130mm x 95mm x 37mm 5 1 x 3 7 x 1 5 200g 70z 4AA batteries single use alkaline or NiMH rechargeable 3 6V 6 5V fiber optic minimum 4 0V Compact Flash 30h typical 20h minimum 20 30 minutes of battery life remaining 7 260V 2mV 14bits 2 8V 1 696V 207uV DC 512Hz 9 2048 samples second DC 64Hz 256 samples second DC 64Hz 200 samples second DC 8Hz 32 samples second DC 8Hz 20 samples second 5th order Butterworth 30GB typical 0
62. a and close the viewing screen Rods the program displays the next message prompt 4 Record another session with the same settings S If you selected No at the previous message the Do you want to record another session for the same client with program asks if you want to record another session the same configuration with the same settings e lf you select Yes at this point the recording screen will reopen 5 Turn off your encoder Infiniti Software System If you selected No at the previous message the program prompts you to turn your enco der off A Remember to turn your encoder s off Click OK to return to the Main Menu screen Replaying Sessions Replaying a session allows you to play back a recorded session like a movie This is useful if you have recorded video data along with the session data It is not normally recommended to use replay mode with reaction time protocols If you want to use replay mode be aware of the following e action Time User Manval 35 Full screen mode for visual stimuli is not supported in replay mode e The presentation images may be slightly out of synchronization with the other signals The benefit to replaying a session is not in replaying the stimulus protocol perfectly but rather in monitoring the subject s reactions seen in the recorded video data if available in conjunction with events and results presented on the primary screen To replay a session 1 Select
63. a are available only for single and variable protocols Protocol details e ITI inter trial interval randomly distributed between 1 5 and 3 seconds e Stimulus duration varies by screen but is most often 0 5 seconds for bitmaps 0 3 seconds for audio tones e AT limit time during which a response is required after a target stimulus 1 second e Presentation sequence 50 targets 1 1 target to non target ratio e Data analysis block size 2 seconds 1 second before stimulus 1 second after EEG settings e FFT window 1 second e Frequency bands compared to range 0 64 Hz for band 96 o Delta 1 4 Hz o Beta SMR 12 15 Hz o Theta 4 8 Hz o Beta2 15 18 Hz o Alpha 8 12 Hz o Beta3 18 25 Hz o Beta 12 25bHz o High Beta 25 30 Hz e Artifact bands only for feedback o Low artifact 0 5 2 Hz o High artifact 43 59 Hz e Epoch size 20 seconds Required sensors e TT AV Sync e Push button switch es e EEGZ sensor Connect sensors to the encoder in the indicated inputs For more information about each sensor go to the section Channel sets and their associated sensors starting on page 9 Single and Variable protocol types FlexComp Infiniti ProComp Infiniti Reaction Ti me User Manual 61 Choice protocol type FlexComp Infiniti Left PB L3 Ee ProComp Infiniti Left PB Ww Ge PB Channel sets FlexComp Infiniti ProComp Infiniti FI Reaction Time EEG Single PI Reaction Time EEG
64. al usage the fiber optic suction cup should always be placed over the black white control square Audio triggering verification Below a certain software volume setting the AV Sync will stop producing triggers for audio stimuli To find the minimum setting follow these steps WINDOWS XP 1 Doone ofthe following A Open Volume Control e Click the Start button and from Settings select Control Panel When Control Panel opens double click Sounds and Audio Devices e Or inthe Taskbar Tray right click the Speaker icon and select Adjust Audio Properties shown here 2 n Sounds and Audio Devices do the following Sounds and Audio Devices Properties e Click the Audio tab Volume Sounds Audio Voice Hardware e Switch the Sound playback default device to USB audio CODEC EDU This is the AV Sync sound device driver 7 Teen E e Click the Volume button for the Sound playback Default device A ound recordin e Leave the Volume control open and ensure that the status bar A Bde dir indicates USB Audio codec f R USB Audio CODEC v e Switch the sound playback default device back to the original PC sound device Ee EE Default device e Click OK to close the Sounds and Audio Devices dialog box the SD Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth ei Volume control window should remain open 3 Begin a recording session in BioGraph Infiniti using the appropriate C Use only default devices hannel nd AV Sync Test Audio screen
65. als File Name Starting Gate Assessment Signals and PI RT Sports Starting Starting Gate Assessment Signals PI RT Sports Starting 5 Click OK Starting Gate Assessment Lights PI RT Sports Starting e Click the Start button Di e Ensure that the fiber optic to the AV Sync sensor is placed correctly It should be placed directly over the black square which turns white when images are presented this can be seen only after the recording session has started Note The position of the square is constant for all assessment screens in the suite e To stop the session click the Stop button B e hena series of message prompts guides you through the process of saving data adding notes to the session file and switching to reviewing mode so that you can review individual events A full explanation of this process is provided in Stopping a Session on page 35 e After you switch to reviewing mode the system calculates session statistics from the data and loads screens for reviewing and reporting If the favorite loads more than one review screen you can view each one by clicking on the numerical buttons on the toolbar at the top Up to five screens can be viewed in the example below there are four where the third screen is currently on display 1 2 3 4 5 Quick Start Favorites in the RT Sports section load all available review screens in reviewing mode e Review Screens To review individual e
66. amiliar with typical characteristics of signals acquired by this equipment and be able to detect anomalies in the acquired signal that could interfere with treatment effectiveness Depending on the importance of signal integrity it may be advisable to continuously monitor the raw signals in time and or frequency domain while the device is being used for biofeedback or other purposes If anomalies are observed on acquired signals and if you suspect a problem with electromagnetic interference contact Thought Technology for a technical note on identification and remediation MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION e Wipe encoder with a clean cloth e Factory testing and calibration ensure equipment accuracy and frequency response The user may invoke a self calibration function that will recalibrate certain device parameters see section in hardware manual Contact Thought Technology for factory recalibration if necessary STORAGE e Store in its original case at up to 90 humidity 85 F 30 C TRANSPORTATION e Transport in its original case Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The Infiniti system is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the Infiniti system should assure that it is used in such an environment Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance Emissionstest The Infiniti system uses RF energy only for its internal HF emiss
67. aph at the same time e Disconnecting the AV Sync during a recording session may cause BioGraph Infiniti to crash or hang Refrain from disconnecting AV Sync during a live session e ion Time User Manual 20 Important note regarding visual stimuli presented in full screen mode When an application is playing a video in full screen mode and another application is selected Windows XP will automatically minimize the full screen video When this video is part of an AV Sync visual protocol in BioGraph Infiniti this behaviour can cause premature termination of the protocol in the worst case and false triggers in the session in the best case BioGraph Infiniti has been designed to automatically correct for this behaviour by forcing the full screen video back into maximized state It will also automatically place a rejection segment in the session at the time of the error This will continue until focus is returned to BioGraph Infiniti When this happens the best thing to do is use Alt Tab to return to BioGraph Infiniti Selecting BioGraph from the taskbar will not correct the problem It is recommended when running sessions with AV Sync to close all other programs other than BioGraph Infiniti and to disable any background software that may begin running sporadically and spontaneously e g screen saver instant messenger etc Using the EEG Z Sensor The EEG Z is a pre amplified electroencephalograph sensor with built in impedance sen
68. are two finger straps attached to the skin conductance sensor The conductive electrode in each finger strap should be placed against the inside part of the finger Electrodes y en ELO A good choice for placement is to use the index and ring finger Close the hook and loop fasteners around the fingers so that contact is snug yet comfortable Placement with the cables directed inwards shown is practical for keeping the cables out of the way Temperature sensor Apply the temperature sensor to the examinee as follows QReoction Time User Manual 12 A hook and loop fastener is provided with the sensor Ensure that the end of the temperature sensor makes solid contact with the finger Any finger can be used Shown here is the ring finger na As an alternative Coban tape can be used to provide a more secure attachment With hook and loop fastener With Coban tape EKG sensor Apply EKG electrodes to the examinee using the EKG wrist straps as follows Connect the electrodes to the sensor using the supplied cables Standard usage is with two electrodes on left wrist and one on right Instructions 1 Connect straps to wrists as described below 2 Connect cables to straps as shown here with blue positive and black active ground on left strap and yellow negative on the right Suggested electrode locations black on radius bone of left arm blue and yellow on fleshy p
69. art of inner wrist To connect the wrist straps 1 Ensure connector button is in first hole of each strap 2 Place strap such that the connector is lined up with and electrodes are inserted suggested locations the back of the wrist shown below ay ba A eec Time User Manual 13 3 Stretch strap over connector It may be useful to 4 Connect cables as shown Cables can also be place a finger behind the connector to raise it connected to the electrodes before placing the slightly straps n Y 7 FA A Using skin conductance and temperature sensors together This configuration is suggested for placing skin conductance and temperature sensors together on the same hand In this configuration the temperature sensor is tucked under the ring finger strap of the skin conductance sensor This is a practical way to combine these sensors but care must be taken to ensure that the end of the temperature sensor is secured firmly against the skin Shown right Cables are all directed inwards and Coban tape is used to secure the cables to the wrist Coban tape as shown in the image can be replaced by the EKG wrist straps described above Also note that in this image a blood volume pulse BVP sensor is connected to the middle finger although BVP is not included in the Reaction Time suite Shown right Close up view of temperature sensor and skin conductance finger strap Using the EMG sensor There a
70. as not moved from its location in video test 1 Reaction T me User Manval 18 Video triggering verification As ambient lighting may interfere with this verification it is recommended that the following video tests be performed with minimal ambient lighting In some cases it may be required to turn off all ambient lighting These video tests serve to verify the limits of operation of the sensor Ambient lighting should not affect normal operation of AV Sync although shining direct light on the fiber optic cable and suction cup should be avoided For more information on proper usage of the fiber optic cable see the section Other Considerations on page 20 1 Begin a recording session in BioGraph Infiniti using the appropriate channel set and the AV Sync Test Video 1 screen e Follow the on screen instructions This test will help to adjust the position of the fiber optic cable on the monitor to ensure proper operation 2 Begin a recording session in BioGraph Infiniti using the appropriate channel set and the AV Sync Test Video 2 screen e Follow the on screen instructions This test will serve to find the limits of the brightness and contrast settings to ensure proper operation e Ensure that the fiber optic suction cup is in the same location as it was for video test 1 Note that during this test it should NOT be over the white control square that flashes during the test This is the only time this will be the case During norm
71. as statistics and all available review screens Report screens are not included in the Quick Start Favorites as they must be loaded individually directly from the database RT Sports Starting Gate RT Sports Go NoGo RT Sports Left Right Starting Gate Assessment Go NoGo Assessment Left Right Assessment Starting Gate Assessment Signals Go NoGo Assessment Signals Left Right Assessment Signals Starting Gate Assessment Lights Go NoGo Assessment Lights Left Right Assessment Lights Starting Gate Assessment Signals and Lights Go NoGo Assessment Signals and Lights Left Right Assessment Signals and Lights Starting Gate Assessment Speed Skate Go NoGo Assessment Baseball 1 Left Right Assessment Soccer Starting Gate Assessment Swimming Go NoGo Assessment Baseball 2 Left Right Assessment Tennis Starting Gate Assessment Track Go NoGo Assessment Hockey Left Right Assessment Hockey Recording a session Connect the sensors in the configuration required for the assessment e Turn the encoder on 1 Click Quick Start 2 From Categories select the Reaction Time Categories Suite section for your encoder RT Sports FlexComp Infiniti Reaction Ti me User Manual 80 3 From Clients select a name Clients FulName ID Number Clinic ID Ballance Tara 1 Dorimond Florian 2 Florimond Dorian 3 4 From Favorites select the desired Reaction Favorites Ms
72. ceed with caution when using repetitive visual stimuli protocols with BioGraph Infiniti Protocol Generator algorithm Evoked Potential screen instrument and the AV Sync sensor Since the default settings used in the Reaction Time suite are such that this risk is avoided it must be kept in mind if the clinician intends to modify the software settings If a seizure appears to be starting stop the visual stimulus immediately To prevent static discharge from damaging the sensor and or encoders use anti static mats or sprays in your working area A humidifier may also be used to help prevent static environments by conditioning hot dry air Not for diagnostic purposes Not defibrillator proof Not for critical patient monitoring To prevent voiding warranty by breaking connector pins carefully align white guiding dot on sensor plug with slot on sensor input Sharp bends or winding the fiber optic cable in a loop smaller than 4 inches 10cm may destroy the cable A fiber optic cable not fully pushed into its receptacle may cause the unit not to operate make sure that both ends of the cable are fully inserted into their receptive jacks and the nuts are tightened firmly Make sure to remove electrodes from sensor snaps immediately after use Apply conductive gel only to electrodes never put gel directly on sensor snaps Always use electrodes between the subject and the sensor Sharp bends or winding the fiber optic cable in a loop smaller than 4 inche
73. constantly updated and are not very stable Generally offset values should be as low as possible If you are detecting an offset value over 200 microvolts and the sensor is well placed on your client then your sensor may be damaged and need repairing Note The sensors must be placed on the client in contact with skin when you verify the offset values Click Close to exit the dialog box and return to the Main Frame Screen Checking the battery level Before starting to record a session you can verify the level of Options View Help your encoder s batteries by selecting Battery Level in the ERA Options a JUTTH Cotet L Battery teva d X srat OpHONS b This opens the Battery Level window If the battery level is E green the level is acceptable and you can click OK to Set Open Display Statistics Encoder LN continue Lees muet Note If the battery level is yellow you can still record a short Zeroing session but if it is red you should change the batteries Offset Ghed Set Screen Order in your encoder Channel Set Configuration Sensor calibration SE Dpmebon Modifying Stimuli Recording screens come predefined with images and audio settings for presentation stimuli These can easily be changed when the screen opens in recording mode prior to clicking the start button This allows you to create a custom screen for a protocol by basing it upon an existing screen and modifying the stimuli Alternatively yo
74. ctions x the Sensor Con nections window All the sensors that Physical Channel Set of 1 ProComp Infiniti encoders with ProComp Infiniti Communication Protocol are expected Will be listed in the Expected Sensor Channel Description Expected Sensor Wrong Sensor Type Replacement Signal Value 14 A EKG EKG Pro Flex column 1B B Resp Resp Pro Flex Sensor is not detected 1 1D D SC SC Pro Flex MyoScan Flex i 1F F Tem Temp Pro Flex The Wrong Sensor Type column shows which sensor ee dee type was actually detected You can remove the wrong d EES EES not in Channel Set 5 sensor or replace it with the right one Click Repeat to check the sensor connections again until the system no longer detects a wrong sensor type The program will not allow you to record a session with the m T T wrong sensors Channels that are not included in the selected Channel Set will not be recorded e ion Time User Manval 29 Note Ifthe Wrong Sensor Type column is empty the correct sensor has been connected If you do not connect all the sensors that are required for the selected channel set the message Sensor is not detected appears in the Wrong Sensor Type column When a sensor is not connected the program replaces its signal value by a constant value of 1 You can record a session when some sensors are missing but the corresponding signal will be a flat line Any calculations based on that signal will not reflect real physiological changes Be
75. e encoder near the computer display monitor or any other electrical device where it can be exposed to electromagnetic fields Reaction Ti me User Manual 7 Sensors and Accessories Connecting sensors to the encoder When connecting a sensor to the encoder make sure to properly line up the guiding dot on the top of the plug with the notch in the device s input socket Guiding dot 3 Si Forcing the plug into the jack in any other position may damage your equipment Correct orientation of sensors For some sensors such as the temperature and skin conductance sensors either the connection cable or the electrode cable forms a permanent part of the item Other sensors for example the push button switch have removable cables but only a single input entrance This makes it impossible to connect these sensors in the wrong orientation to the encoder Certain sensors however have removable cables and two input entrances It is important to orient these sensors to the encoder correctly so that the physiological signal is properly received These sensors include the EKG EEG and EMG sensors all of which are shaped like the illustration at the right Such a sensor is correctly oriented to the encoder when the cable connecting them is connected to the bottom entrance of the sensor If an extender cable with electrodes needs to be attached to such a sensor it should be connected to the top entrance of the sensor The TT
76. e screens can be viewed in the example below there are four where the third screen is currently on display 1 2 3 4 5 Quick Start Favorites in the RT Sports section load all available review screens in reviewing mode e Review Screens To review individual events select an appropriate time scale and use the time marker to navigate through the session event by event See Viewing individual trials on page 38 e Report Screens To view report screens containing graphs of group averaged data categorized by event type you must end the session and exit then reload the session from the database select the report channel set and screens and follow the on screen instructions For more details see the section Loading report screens for RT Sports using report channel sets on page 39 e To generate the standard BioGraph Infiniti report types see Generating session reports on page 41 Reaction D me User Manual 81 e For suggestions on how to use the screens in this section see Suggested Usage Scenarios Sports on page 49 e ion lime i User Manval 82 MyoScan EMG Sensor SA9503M Size approx Weight Input impedance Input range Sensitivity CMRR Channel bandwidth Signal output range Input output gain Supply voltage Current consumption Accuracy MyoScan Pro EMG Sensor SA9401M Size Approx Weight Input Impedance Input Range Sensitivity Bandwidth Accuracy Push button switch SA7660 Size app
77. e toolbar at the top Up to five screens can be viewed in the example below there are four where the third screen is currently on display Adjusting scales and threshold When a recording or reviewing screen contains a graph instrument by clicking on the instrument you can enable scale and threshold options as shown on the toolbar below E kul Min o Max 0 a maf a mojo 3 The options that are enabled depend on the type of graph instrument as well as how it was defined in Screen Editor e Vertical scale The minimum and maximum scale values can be changed by clicking on the spinner arrows on the boxes labeled Max and Min The numbers increase or decrease by 0 1 but when you click on the button xof the numbers change by 1 You can also type the desired value into the box and then click anywhere on the screen to save the change e Multi line graph Y1 and Y2 axes toggle The multiple line graph has a left and a right vertical scale that can be adjusted independently of each other by clicking on the toggle button This option is available only for multi line graphs Left vertical scale enabled E Right vertical scale enabled e Threshold The threshold line on a bar graph line graph and animation scale can be adjusted in the same way as the vertical scale The spinner box labeled Thr1 is for single threshold graphs or for the first threshold on graphs defined with dual thresholds while Thr2 is for the second threshold
78. ecording a session Connect the sensors in the configuration required for assessment or training e urn the encoder on 1 Click Quick Start 2 From Categories select the Reaction Time Categories Suite section for your encoder 3 From Clients select a name Ballance Tara Dorimond Florian 2 Florimond Dorian 3 4 From Favorites select the desired Reaction Time assessment or training session For an Perte assessment session choose based on the type of presentation stimuli desired audio tones images LED lights or mixed audio visual Variable Training Images PI RT EEG Variable Tre Training sessions are only available with mages Variable Assessment Lights with Audio PI RT EEG Variable As as stimuli Variable Assessment Lights PI RT EEG Variable As 5 Click OK e Click the Start button Di e Ensure that the fiber optic to the AV Sync sensor is placed correctly It should be placed directly over the black square which turns white when images are presented this can be seen only after the recording session has started Note The position of the square is constant for all assessment screens in the suite It is also constant for all training screens However between these two screen types its location is slightly different The fiber optic placement should be adjusted only when switching between an assessment and a training screen React ion Time User Manual 65 e To s
79. eens provides the capability to view physiology and EEG activity immediately before and immediately after each individual event These screens can be used as general analysis tools or in conjunction with the Report with line graphs screen to focus more specifically on an area of interest identified on the linegraphs e When satisfied with individual events switch to the report screen Report for group averages categorized by event type e Switch to Review with Physiology or Review with EEG screens at any time to look at the raw data associated with the reaction time activity being analyzed Suggested Usage Scenarios Sports These scenarios are suggested guidelines for the use of the Reaction Time suite elements They are not clinical strategies and are not intended to serve as detailed clinical procedures Note For a detailed description of the RT Sports section as well as of the screens mentioned below go to page 67 The functionality included in the RT Sports section of the suite ranges from basic reaction time measurements to EMG triggered responses and complex analysis and classification of time locked physiology The user is free to explore as much of this as desired although it should be noted that the complex items are not mandatory to benefit from the use of this section The very basic reaction time measurements are in and of themselves a rich form of analysis and can very well serve the needs of the users on their own Assessment
80. eference electrode No matter which sensor or connection method you use always make sure the electrodes are placed firmly on the skin and that there is good contact between the skin and electrodes IMPORTANT e Prior to first use of the MyoScan Pro EMG sensor you must run a zeroing function Instructions for doing so are provided on page 31 e Prior to first use of the MyoScan EMG sensor you must run an offset check function Instructions for doing so are provided on page 32 CRecctog Time User Manual 15 Using the TT AV Sync sensor Connecting the TT AV Sync sensor Fiber optic cable kit Secondary audio jack C TT AV Sync gl of 4 7670 Headphone jack te Y1234 Video only Sensor cable VF connection to Mixed ProComp or oS FlexComp USB cable to PC a Audio only encoder The vgtrt Tochnotogy Ltd 1 Connect the sensor to the PC using a USB cable This powers the sensor and carries sound signals from the PC to the sensor We recommend that you consistently use the same USB port on your PC Note lf this is the first time you have connected the sensor to a particular USB port this step will trigger the automatic installation of the default drivers 2 Plug headphones into the headphone jack These are used to provide audio stimuli to the subject For additional monitoring the secondary audio jack can be used Connect a second pair of headphones or the PC speakers to the secondary jack In b
81. electrodes Page 13 of the section Using the physiology sensors describes how to place the EKG electrodes on an examinee in a stand alone placement and page 14 describes how to place them on an examinee in combination with the skin temperature and skin conductance sensors MyoScan EMG and MyoScan Pro EMG sensors The MyoScan left is a pre amplified surface electromyography sensor sensing raw SEMG The MyoScan Pro right is a pre amplified surface electromyography sensor that can be used with the FlexComp Infiniti channels C H for RMS sEMG It features a range switch in the sensor head to change filter settings between 0 400 uV Narrow filter O 400 uV Wide filter O 1600 uV Wide filter with 0 1 uV sensitivity It is compatible with triode electrodes or extender cables for wider placement of electrodes Connect the bottom end of the EMG sensor to the correct encoder channel as illustrated on page 8 EMG electrodes A T3402M Triode electrode with standard 2cm spacing of silver silver chloride electrodes backed with nickel plated brass snaps to prevent corrosion B T3404 Single strip electrodes versatile electrodes can be used as strip or separated for wider placements The section Using the EMG sensor starting on page 14 describes how to set up EMG sensors with the correct electrodes and place them on an examinee EEG Z sensor The EEG Z is a pre amplified electroencephalograph sensor
82. en d id v Setting Instruments displays statistics for the full session v Screen Graphs r Graph Time Frame Options 3 Click the Session Report icon in the tool bar and select Generate Text SC EMEN C Same as screen time frame WGenerate TextRepot frre Report x Generate Ecel Repat I r Trend Graph Scale Frame Options Size to session C Span by span 4 When the Session Report window opens select report components by placing a check mark in the desired boxes Generate Report 5 Click Generate Report to generate the report Word opens and displays your report as a document Du aan A Fai Teit Fh a Feis hm aa Lu B sse Ve OI ek ed p SEI D IR KEE 2 aa GEZ ES D SC pi ES DSP geg Em he tren Guo You can print or save the report using Word s Print and Save functions Note Microsoft Word must be installed on your system for this function to work Tool Bar Options While recording replaying or reviewing a session there are certain options that are available on a tool bar found near the top of the display screen To learn more about the tool bar refer to the online help by pressing F1 Toggling between screens Reaction Time Suite favorites load only one recording screen so you can t toggle between screens in recording mode Reaction Time User Manual 42 In reviewing mode if the favorite loads more than one screen you can view each one by clicking on the numerical buttons on th
83. ers shown below 12 11 10 9 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 D 1 Correct trials 4 Full session means pre stim warning post stim graph Full session means pre stim warning post stim we Delta 19 96 20 17 20 24 ec vico Delta ves Theta 94 18 69 17 30 18 31 v170 Theta 94 vos Alpha 94 11 99 11 94 12 51 Reaction time vip Alpha vios Beta1 SMR 8 83 8 85 7 24 Mean ms v190 Beta1 SMR Std ms H H S A i i i i H S i Max ms RE 1414 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 amp 4 0 1 2 3 351 56 Missed starts 0 Min ms Full session means pre stim warning post stim 261 72 y201 Delta v211 Theta Drag session scroll bar ail the way to the right or press Shift end to view full session statistics 254 Alpha To view full session average response in graphs follow instructions above On this screen interval means may be skewed by variations in reaction time For absolute accuracy view individual responses using the Assessment channel set v224 Beta1 SMR Reaction Time Suite Sports Open session 00 01 47 094 12 Follow the on screen instructions to modify channel settings Generating session reports In addition in review mode in BioGraph Infiniti 5 1 1 you can generate two types of session reports e Excel reports are predefined and customized especially for a given suite The analytical complexity provided by Excel reports is not required for the Reaction Time Suite and it includes no such repor
84. ervals is possible the rest interval pre stim period the readiness interval warning period and the response interval post stim period Both EEG and physiology sensors are included in all channel sets and a single channel of RMS EMG is added to one of the protocols in which the foot pedal is used as the response device Starting Gate This allows analysis of the leg muscle activity during rest warning and release of the foot pedal in response to the start tone Protocol details e ITI inter trial interval 20 seconds e ISI inter stim interval 2 seconds e Stimulus duration varies by screen e HI limit time during which a response is required after a target stimulus 2 seconds e Presentation sequence 50 targets 1 1 target to non target ratio e Data analysis block size 17 seconds 10 seconds before warning stimulus 2 second warning period 5 seconds after imperative stimulus EMG settings e Default RMS EMG from MyoScan Pro sensor EEG settings e FFT window 1 second e Frequency bands compared to range 0 64 Hz for band Beta 1 SMR 12 15 Hz o Delta 1 4 Hz O o Theta 4 8 Hz o Beta2 15 18 Hz o Alpha 8 12 Hz o Beta3 18 25 Hz o Beta 12 25bHz o High Beta 25 30 Hz e Artifact bands only for feedback o Low artifact 0 5 2 Hz o High artifact 43 59 Hz e Epoch size 20 seconds Physiology settings e Skin conductance level for 96 of value 5 e Temperature value for of value 98
85. ession Channel set PI Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo HRV For analysis of HRV data during Go NoGo protocol Screens Report HRV For reports of IBI frequency band data Report Raw Signals For display of all raw signals recorded during the session Screens Reoctic n Time User Manual 71 Because all report screens follow the logical naming structure described in the above examples only two screens are shown here Channel set RT Sports Starting Gate EEG 1 Screen Report EEG Standard Bands vila For analysis of group average EEG data categorized by event type j f VR B Correct trials 5 Note This analysis requires slight modifications to settings for each session to be analyzed Step by step instructions on NL dizi maen the screen itself will guide you through the required a ue ES E S procedure 1488 28 Min ea 425 78 Screen Report Raw Signals imr EET T owe ne Dh reg v Starting Gate Reaction Time Raw Signals senaton Foor pedo To view raw data recorded during the session e e E E Cn re E 2200017117177 TE EE EE Quick Start Favorites Selection of a Quick Start Favorite is intuitive as these are named for the recording screen that will be used in the session Each Favorite contains a similarly named assessment screen as well as statistics and all available review Screens Report screens are not included in the Quick Start Favorites as they
86. fore starting to record Certain functions can be performed only in the Recording Screen prior to starting a session These include running an impedance check for the EEG Z sensor obligatory every time you use the EEG Z sensor zeroing the MyoScan Pro EMG sensor and checking the offset of the MyoScan EMG sensor In addition this is where you check the level of power in your encoder batteries Impedance check It is necessary to check impedance values for EEG channels when using EEG Z sensors Impedance values indicate the quality of contact between the electrodes and the skin You do this in the Recording Screen before starting to record a session LIOLHUVIy LEYI OEE From the Options menu of the Recording Screen select Impedance Check impedance Check This opens the Impedance Check window a Farm Then trigger impedance checking from your encoder To do this e Ensure that the encoder s power light is on e Press and hold down the power button for about 3 seconds or until the power light starts blinking When the power light begins to blink impedance checking mode is active The graphic display shows the ES E impedance values of the selected Ee i d is blue is white ground is black sensor in green orange or red Calculation Type e Green indicates a low value Resistive C Total e Orange indicates a medium value 5Peeetenee Individual C Pairs C Both e Hed
87. g Starting Gate protocol Screens Report EEG Standard Bands For reports of Delta Theta Alpha and Beta 1 SMR data Report Raw Signals For display of all raw signals recorded during the session Channel set Fl Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo HRV For analysis of HRV data during Go NoGo protocol Screens Report HRV For reports of IBI frequency band data Report Raw Signals For display of all raw signals recorded during the session Because all report screens follow the logical naming structure described in the above examples only two screens are shown here Reoctic n Time User Manual 79 Channel set RT Sports Starting Gate EEG 1 Screen Report EEG Standard Bands aaa For analysis of group average EEG data categorized by event type Note This analysis requires slight modifications to settings for each session to be analyzed Step by step instructions on the screen itself will guide you through the required procedure Screen Report Raw Signals E ae ne mu mas Starting Gate Reaction Time Raw Signals mule presentation Foot pedar A 81 44 8 45 8 4E ui MN at cd ec Kd qu sra To view raw data recorded during the session Quick Start Favorites Selection of a Quick Start Favorite is intuitive as these are named for the recording screen that will be used in the session Each Favorite contains a similarly named recording screen an EMG calibration screen as well
88. in the space that separates the frontal and parietal lobes Mark a spot located at 5096 of the distance between the left and right mandibular notches It should intersect directly with the mark made between the front and back of the head The intersection of these two lines is electrode location CZ also sometimes referred to as the vertex Front Back Along the line between the mandibular notches 2096 of the total distance towards the left is location C3 2096 towards the right is location C4 for example The remaining sites are found in a similar way Reactio nTime User Manual 24 Front Back Note Electrode location CZ can always be approximated instead of explicitly measured following the procedure described above It is the top middle of the skull Imagine if the subject were to hang perfectly straight from a string tied to the top of their heads this is where the string would have to be fixed The other sites described in the above example C3 and C4 can simply be estimated to be a certain distance away from that top middle point towards the left and right ears respectively Still to ensure repeatable measurements especially when comparing across sessions it is recommended that the electrode locations be explicitly measured as described Prepare the scalp The scalp must be prepared before an electrode can be fixed This involves slightly abrading the skin to remove dead skin sweat and other contamina
89. indicates a high value M Thresholds kOhms Individual Pairs Ideally all three measurements should display in green ep Ip E 10 For more information about impedance e checking press F1 to consult the Dips Eet Defaut ze 0 08 on line help To exit impedance checking mode press the power button down for about 3 seconds or until the power light stops blinking Reaction Time User Manual 30 Zeroing When using MyoScan Pro sensors it is a good idea to Zeroing zero their physical channels periodically to ensure that you get the most reliable EMG measurements possible Please connect a zeroing cable to the MyoScan Pro sensors connected to the Inputs listed below then click era Channels When you click on the Zeroing item from the Options menu Main Frame Screen the program opens this dialog box and asks you to connect a zeroing cable to Channel Description Saved value each MyoScan sensor before you click on the Zero Us E Channels button Note The first time you enter the dialog box the Saved Value field either is blank or shows a number from the last time the sensors were zeroed The zeroing cable or zeroing clip is a small plug with a short piece of cable coming out of it It is included as a component of the MyoScan Pro sensor package It connects to the extender cable input on the sensor as shown below When it is connected to the sensor the sensor should read zero microvolts Zero
90. indow opens 2 Click Close to close the window Reoction Ti me User Manual 37 Viewing individual trials Generale Target Count Total Count Right Mean RT ms Right Std RT ms Right Errors of Commission Right Errors of Omission Right Sensitivity Min Reaction Time ms Max Reaction Time ms Target Correct Counter A EKG HR mean B Resp Rate mean D SC mean E Temp mean D SC as of value mean F Temp as a of value mean SC Session Mean CT SC Session Std CT SC Session Mean EC SC Session Std EC SC Session Mean ED SC Session Std EO Temp Session Mean CT Temo Session Std CT The Reaction Time Suite includes Review Screens that allows you to review individual stimulus trials including the associated responses event statistics and physiological data simultaneously e Load the Review Screen e Select a time scale that allows a clear view of Stimulus Presentation and Push Button Response events in the uppermost panel on the screen this will vary according to session duration The screen shown below contains only reaction time statistics CoGraphy e Move the time marker across Stimulus Presentation events maroon trace to see results In this example the time marker is placed directly after a target event as seen by the increment in the target counter from 1 to 2 A push button activity blue trace can be seen in response to the target stimulus presentation a
91. ing Thank vau Remove the zeroing cables and click Close Channel Descnptian New Value 1D EMG D 3 12 When all the sensors have a zeroing cable connected click the Zero Channels button Within a few seconds the program shows a New Value column where the Saved Value was and the message at the top of the dialog box confirms that all sensors have been zeroed and reminds you to remove the zeroing cables and click Close The zeroing information is saved as part of the channel set data so the sensors do not have to be zeroed for every screen of a given channel set as long as you always connect the same sensor to the same encoder input if you have several MyoScan Pro sensors it might be best to label each one with the corresponding encoder Input letter If you use screens that use other channel sets then of course you have to zero the channels of this channel set as well e action Time User Manval 31 Offset checking The Offset Check option is available if you have at least one MyoScan sensor connected to your encoder Removable Offset Checking Select Offset Check from the Main Frame screen Sensor offset is automatically removed IF offset value is higher than 200 uv please contact technical support Options menu to open this popup Channel Descnptian Offset Value Here you can see the offset values for every MyoScan T MyoScanFlex 1B TE sensor connected to your encoder Notice how the offset values are
92. ion Welcome to the user manual for Reaction Time Suite This manual provides information intended to help you get the most out of your system About this manual The manual is organized into chapters as follows e Installation and System Requirements lists the computer and software requirements recommended for running the BioGraph Infiniti software and the Reaction Time Suite with the TT AV Sync sensor e First Time Run explains how to start the software and verify its settings prior to using it for the first time It also lists sensors that require special procedures prior to their first use e Hardware Set up provides general information about the encoder sensors and accessories included with the system It also shows how to connect the hardware elements e Software Overview introduces the main functions of the BioGraph Infiniti software recording replaying and reviewing sessions It discusses the analytical processes of statistics calculation and report generation e Reaction Time Assessment introduces the concept of reaction time assessment and provides details about the suite components including screens and Quick Start favorites The remaining sections of the manual provide a list of Hardware Specifications and information about the Warranty obtaining Technical Support and Returning Equipment for repair if necessary Note Important safety information about operating the equipment is provided in the front matter of the manual
93. ions Group 1 function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are CISPR 1 1 not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment CISPR 11 The Infiniti system is suitable for use in all establishments Harmonic emissions Mot anoicabie including domestic establishments and those directly IEC 61000 3 2 PP connected to the public low voltage power supply network Voltage fluctuations flicker emissions that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes IEC 61000 3 3 Not applicable Manual No SA7946 Version 5 1 copyright Thought Technology Ltd 2010 Document Issued 06 08 2010 Reoction Ti me User Manual ii TABLE OF CONTENTS MOGUC UON pm 1 About this manual eec S 1 How M COSEISO TINS OA hr 1 Installation and System Requirements uocacuxesueuasusa sc uUu us nakoxa ro Lut E aEV Lo anu xPR EE ra a kVyE CEU dUKF a E EEUE d nnmnnn 2 sie molt ci le EE 2 COMPUTER Bequiremelils EE 2 lor e 2 Be AE ME m 2 P SUNMO RUN E 3 BO Gra ge 3 Vd le BE dl e
94. ise Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Ultimate or Enterprise with Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 3 When using Windows 7 Home Basic or Business or Windows Vista Home Basic or Business additional codecs must be installed to view camera and DVD DirectX 9c or later if this is missing it will be installed with BioGraph Infiniti 50 60 gigabytes hard disk space for video recording and processing The software needs 2 5 gigabytes to install and run Minimum RAM 1 GB Windows XP or 2 GB Windows Vista or Windows 7 CD ROM or DVD drive Video Card minimum XGA 1 280 x 800 monitor resolution 32 bit compatible sound card amp speakers extra speakers recommended 1 4 USB ports minimum 2 for Reaction Time suite with one encoder Mouse or compatible pointing device Microsoft Office with Word and Excel for report generation and printing Webcam 30 frames per second for video purposes only Internet access for updating software and receiving technical support Hardware In addition to the above your computer system must also meet the following requirements in order to make the most effective use of the TT AV Sync sensor BioGraph Infiniti version 5 1 1 must be installed Two monitors in dual monitor configuration Video card hardware memory must be a minimum of 64 MB and 256 MB or more is recommended Vide
95. king EEG sensor impedance values It is necessary to check impedance values for EEG channels prior to each use of the EEG Z sensors Impedance values indicate the quality of contact between the electrodes and the skin The impedance check is done in the BioGraph Infiniti software recording screen just before starting the session Instructions are provided on page 30 Reoction Time User Manual 27 Software Overview This chapter provides you with a brief overview of the main functions of BioGraph Infiniti Its focus is on recording and analyzing sessions with the Reaction Time Suite and consequently it doesn t describe functions which are not used by the Suite The manual Getting Started with BioGraph Infiniti provides a more detailed review of the software In addition you can refer to the on line help manual for a full description of all the functions and features of the program To open the on line help press the F1 function key on your keyboard from any dialog box in the program Because the on line help manual is designed to provide contextual information it will automatically open at the section that discusses the dialog box from which the help was called Client Database Client files are created or modified from the Main Database window You open prog this window by clicking the Database button in the main menu screen 1 Tocreate a new client file click Add New Client This opens the Client Data screen where you can
96. lect Channel Set Select Channel Set The Select Channel Set window opens Note The list of channel sets includes every ch anne se t wi th the same ph yS ica I Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate chs 2 2 Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEGT Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG1 chs channel configuration I e sensor Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG2 Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG2 chs Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EMG Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EMG chs configura tion g including the assessment Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate HRY Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate HRV chs ch ann el S et Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate Phys PI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate Phys chs 5 Select the channel set that you want to use for the report 6 Click OK to return to the Review Replay Session Confirmation window 7 Click Select Screens The Select Screens window opens Select Screens 8 Select the screen or screens that you want to use for the report Report EEG Standard Bands 3 4 2010 4 01 57 PM 9 Click OK to return to the Report Raw Signals Rep Raw Signals scr RT Sports 10 30 2009 5 13 42 PM Review Replay Session Confirmation window
97. me statistics overall session trends and group averages of time locked physiology data categorized by event type This allows comparison of skin conductance data during correct and incorrect responses for example or difference in heart rate during errors of commission and errors of omission Note Group averages of physiology data are available only for single and variable protocols Protocol details e ITI inter trial interval randomly distributed between 1 5 and 3 seconds e Stimulus duration varies by screen but is most often 0 5 seconds for bitmaps 0 3 seconds for audio tones e HI limit time during which a response is required after a target stimulus 1 second e Presentation sequence 50 targets 1 1 target to non target ratio e Data analysis block size 2 seconds 1 second before stimulus 1 second after Physiology settings e Skin conductance level for of value 5 e Temperature value for of value 98 e Heart rate from EKG algorithm advanced method automatic IBI artifacting OFF e Time window for frequency analysis of heart rate variability 64 seconds e Epoch size 20 seconds Required sensors e TT AV Sync e Push button switch es e Skin conductance e Temperature e EKG e Respiration Connect sensors to the encoder in the indicated inputs For more information about each sensor go to the section Channel sets and their associated sensors starting on page 9 Single and Variable protocol types
98. mple There is also a training component for each protocol which is the same as the assessment but with feedback to the subject included Individual measurements of reaction time as well as a series of lights to reflect the speed of reaction are displayed simultaneously with the protocol stimuli Audio tones signal correct and incorrect responses as well The fourth section RT Sports contains protocols designed to address the needs of specific sports EEG EMG and Physiology data are all measured in parallel and are segmented into intervals to allow comparisons of the state of the subject during different situations As in the CPT sections of the suite all the physiological data is categorized according to event type such that data from each interval can be compared between correct and incorrect responses or errors of commission and omission for example This section also includes EMG triggered response in the FlexComp Infiniti version to allow measurement of actual muscle contractions in response to events Before you start Please consider the following before getting started with the Reaction Time suite e wo monitors or a laptop with an extra monitor are required to operate the Reaction Time suite These should be configured for dual monitor display see Windows or other operating system Help file for instructions on how to configure dual monitor display e The ideal screen resolution for both monitors is 1280 x 800 see Windows
99. n ww Ru A HE yee es ee e ch ee Reacton lime s s pms 281 01 HR mas 1 37 8304 1409 Tene conductance H D Tergeste 3505 015 3812 no 3513 a Vu umng 201 13 e 425 78 d rm sor am on rer 496 Reacton time mar me 1894 38 ieurtinenia R aM pn am um an San Correct targets 92 468 16 wr 247 202 288 aro 2608 te Errors of commission 2 2 E RT std 281 01 be sem 25 38 902 oor Str 249 Errors of omission 3 4 RT mm 203 13 wr oat 2 02 gt 167 925 2m Success 3 amp ensitiviyy 98 84 es me RTmex 1684 38 Ereetmeem as saa Skin conductance 4 00 Tired 35 20 Success X 96 84 P p ry g ARE Ir ghncawerunce Q4 serien e 18 91 mena ainsi 2 EO O 3 dura TTE TIS Bhama 20 Dronas 8 Sy 3 3 4 ee eee DOW OW oW ox nom Tereermre 3502 er 3574 ES ES EES Tereeratass ax s zt egen 35 mRewctiw Time Saite Physiology t fated aol M 19 sante mau decir ES L Se ap Eno 249 ur 2490 l l l l l LI l l l l l l au oe M aa ei 3 CAE JU SE Re A ENER Reaction Time Saito Physiology Age sri RE e St Screen Review with Physiology Events Screen Report with line graphs For event by event review of time locked physiology data To view session trends of physiology and reaction time data in Sul parallel W i iow Ue gem wm ob D ow d eme seaa a Single Reaction Time Review Pawspw enden Puhemnemeee Tepicemr 96 O DEB ETT TE TE SR RPE AR arii bt
100. ncreases the further away a site is from the central line Odd numbers are on the left Even numbers are on the right Front For example along the line joining sites A1 and A2 to the right of A1 at 1096 of the overall A1 A2 distance is electrode site T3 This is followed by C3 20 further Cz 20 further C4 20 further and T4 20 further Site T4 should fall 1096 to the left of A2 EEG electrodes Each EEG Z sensor comes with a monopolar bipolar electrode kit composed of the following components 18750 electrode kit DIN cable Color coded inputs Color coded cup electrodes Color coded earclips Reaction Time User Manual 22 Connect the blue active electrode to the blue DIN cable input Connect the yellow ear clip to the yellow DIN cable input and the black earclip to the black DIN cable input The other end of the DIN cable plugs into the input of the EEG Z sensor DIN cable Electrode cables Note The yellow cup electrode can replace the yellow ear clip for bipolar placement EEG electrode placement technique Proper site preparation and electrode placement are essential for clean trouble free recording of the EEG signal The following steps describe how to achieve a secure connection in an efficient repeatable way They should be followed closely every time EEG is recorded This may seem daunting at first but the technique is easily learned and the user will quickly become accustomed to it
101. nd causes a reaction time to be registered 203 13 ms and the correct target counter to increment from 1 to 2 00 00 10 00 00 12 Rea dich Time User Manual Open session 00 00 13 878 00 00 14 00 00 16 38 e For review screens containing EEG EMG or physiology events the same strategy applies Move the time marker across Stimulus Presentation events to view reaction time data as well as the time locked physiological responses i Reviewing mode Open Display session Client RT Final Sessions Screen Review with Physiology Events Pile Session Screens Edt Optors View Help zl Min Max 30 sec Variable Reaction Time Review Targetcounter 62 Non target counter 67 Stimulus presentation Push button response Total counter 129 Reaction time ms 390 63 RT mean 346 90 RT std 82 27 RT min 238 28 RT max 617 19 Response 100 00 Inhibit 95 95 52 000502 000504 000505 000508 000510 000512 000514 000516 060518 000520 000522 000524 000526 000528 000530 OS op 40 0S 00 OS 10 Correct targets 62 Correct non targets 64 Errors of commission 3 Errors of omission Individual responses Individual responses Individual responses Individual responses SC 5 78 Temp 35 11 SC 5 89 Temp 35 12 SC 6 09 Temp 35 08 SC Temp HR 75 90 RR 641 HR 66 49 RR 641 HR 74 52 RR 7 21 HR RR VLF 14 04 LF 76 97 VLF 14 65 LF 75 94 VLF 22 64 LF 71 16 VLF LF HF 8 99 HF 9 41 HF 6 20 HF
102. next to it This means your original PC sound card is now the default sound device as it should be e To finish editing settings and keep your changes click OK Initial settings configuration Variations in video and audio settings monitor brightness or playback volume for example could potentially disable the AV Sync sensor s operation Furthermore incorrect video settings could introduce undesirable timing delays For these reasons we recommend briefly testing the AV Sync sensor prior to first use It should be tested again if audio or video settings are modified These tests can be performed using the AV Sync test files for BioGraph Infiniti and after connecting and configuring AV Sync as described above AV Sync test files Channel sets by encoder type e FlexComp Infiniti Channel set Fl AV Sync Test e ProComp Infiniti Channel set PI AV Sync Test e ProComp5 Infiniti Channel set P5 AV Sync Test Screens e AV Sync Test Video 1 AV Sync Test Video 2 AV Sync Test Audio Notes For all test screens the screen resolution is 1024 X 768 It is easier to use the screens if you change your computer resolution to match this setting although it is not mandatory to perform the test For video test 1 ensure that the EP Instrument is entirely contained on the second monitor For video test 2 ensure that the EP Instrument is aligned with the left edge of the second monitor and that the AV Sync fiber optic attachment h
103. nts to the EEG signal The following steps should be followed for all electrode location sites Scoop up a small quantity of NuPrep skin prepping gel on a cotton swab or tissue With the thumb and index finger of one hand separate the hair around the electrode site that was previously found and marked Run the gel in the direction of the natural line formed along the scalp by the split hair Some light force must be used enough to redden the scalp slightly but not enough to break the skin Reoctic n Time User Manual 25 Wipe away the excess prepping gel with a dry lint free cloth Care should be taken to keep the hair parted and to keep track of the site after wiping clean Helpful trick A small amount of Ten20 Conductive paste should be smeared on the newly prepared site This has the combined effect of keeping track of the site keeping the hair neatly out of the way and acting as a landing pad for the electrode once it is ready to fix Prepare the electrodes Start by securing the electrode cables to the patient Helpful trick Loop the three electrode cables around the plastic clip provided with the EEG Z sensor Attach the clip to the back of the shirt collar as shown below Keep the heavy DIN cable and EEG Z sensor underneath the clip and the light electrode cables above it Electrode cables Plastic clip set at a 90 degree angle for best placement DIN cable attached to EEG Z sensor
104. o card performance will be affected by the size of the bitmap images selected as visual stimuli in BioGraph Infiniti The computer must support Microsoft DirectX DirectDraw DirectSound If it is not already installed on your system the required version is installed with BioGraph Infiniti Reoction Ti me User Manual 2 First Time Run After installing BioGraph Infiniti and the Reaction Time suite you have to configure your software This takes only a few minutes Prior to the first use of specific sensors listed on page 5 you need to run certain software functions BioGraph Infiniti To start the program double click on the BioGraph Infiniti icon on the Desktop PioGraph BioGraph Infiniti Infiniti Docs amp Editors A Jeff Software System Awa Ope Cetus met Zem forore rew MULTIMEDIA EX BIOFEEDBACK o SOFTWARE KSC k Start l a eee A d Start Script Sess wes p BioGraph T gi pc Compact Flash Options ity INFINITI The program always starts by showing the Main Menu screen E ccm Verifying settings Enable the Notch Filter settings i Infiniti Software System e Select Options at the top left of the main screen e Select Notch Filters from the drop down menu e Select EEG EKG and EMG and set Frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz depending on the transmission frequency used in your country 60Hz for North America for instance e I henclick OK Note These settings
105. o to the section Channel sets and their associated sensors starting on page 9 pos Gate JPN and Sage e caer Infiniti Temp Bed Note use of 4 raw EMG sensors MyoScan Flex in all protocols Assessment Channel sets These channel sets include assessment and individual event review functionality Fl Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate Fl Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo Fl Reaction Time Sports Left Right Report Channel sets Starting Gate and Go NoGo only These channel sets are used for reports of group averages and data categorized by event type Fl Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG 1 Fl Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo EEG 1 Fl Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG 2 Fl Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo EEG 2 Fl Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EMG 1 Fl Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo EMG 1 Fl Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EMG 2 Fl Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo EMG 2 Fl Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate HRV Fl Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo HRV Fl Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate Phys Fl Reaction Time Sports Go NoGo Phys eo ction Time User Manval 75 Screens EMG Calibration screens assessment channel sets For each protocol one screen for calibration of EMG threshold is provided For the EMG signal to act as a response during the reaction time protocol the RMS EMG activity must pas
106. on page 41 e For suggestions on how to use the screens in this section see Suggested Usage Scenarios CPT on page 48 Reaction Time User Manual 66 RT Sports ProComp Infiniti Foot pedal and push button responses This section of the Reaction Time Suite is intended to provide neurological and physiological assessment during athletic performance for the purpose of guiding subsequent biofeedback training strategies The protocols are designed to relate to real sports activities in which a fast accurate response to a specific event is required For this reason there are several different presentation configurations and longer rest periods than in the continuous performance testing CPT section of the suite RT Basic RT Physiology and RT EEG Presentation events are also always shown in pairs so that a warning stimulus is always presented shortly before the imperative stimulus This simulates more accurately the real sports scenarios being depicted the subject is aware a brief moment before the event occurs This is what s known as primed reaction time in that a warning is presented before the target and non target stimuli or right and left such that the user has been primed before being prompted to respond This type of protocol introduces a new analysis window Whereas in the CPT protocols analysis of the time intervals directly preceding and following the event was possible in the Sports protocols analysis of three time int
107. or use with a single protocol are color coded blue e Variable The protocol sends two stimuli types both can be visual and or audio a target and a non target The subject presses a push button switch in response to the target Success occurs when the subject responds to the target or does not respond to the non target Errors occur when the subject responds to the non target stimulus or fails to respond to the target stimulus Screens designed for use with a variable protocol are color coded purple e Choice The protocol sends two stimuli types both can be visual and or audio and the subject presses a different push button switch in response to each one Success occurs when the subject responds to a stimulus by pressing the correct push button Errors occur when the subject responds to a stimulus by pressing the incorrect push button or does not repond Screens designed for use with a choice protocol are color coded green Sports RT Sports records reaction time measurements in the context of a particular sports scenario The protocols are designed with longer times between stimulus trials inter trial intervals and are what is known as primed reaction time protocols meaning that stimuli are presented in pairs with a warning stimulus presented before the imperative stimulus This structure creates three important time periods rest or pre stim before the warning stimulus preparation or warning between the warning and imperative
108. oth cases the use of non powered headphones or speakers is recommended 3 Connect the fiber optic screen attachment as follows AV Sync is GUDULA best used on the second monitor of a dual monitor configuration a Attach the long strip of the hook and loop fastener to the back of your computer monitor shown right b Thread the fiber optic cable through the grommets on the short strip shown below c Clean the computer monitor with an appropriate product or a soft cloth dampened with plain water always with the monitor turned off d Slightly moisten the suction cup distilled or natural source water is recommended and attach it to the monitor shown right Standard placement is halfway between top and bottom of the monitor along its leftmost edge You can later adjust the location of the fiber optic cable using the AV Sync Test Video 1 screen in BioGraph Infiniti e Connect the hook and loop on the fiber cable to the book and loop strip on the back of the monitor Adjust cable length as desired Radius of curvature should be no smaller than the one shown here Insert the other end of the fiber optic cable into the AV Sync sensor 5 Connect the AV Sync sensor to the encoder using a sensor cable geocicg Time User Manual 16 Depending on the type of stimulus you can choose Video only Audio only or Mixed The Mixed output is useful for protocols in which stimuli can be either audio video or both In
109. ports activities in which a fast accurate response to a specific event is required For this reason there are several different presentation configurations and longer rest periods than in the continuous performance testing CPT section of the suite RT Basic RT Physiology and RT EEG Presentation events are also always shown in pairs so that a warning stimulus is always presented shortly before the imperative stimulus This simulates more accurately the real sports scenarios being depicted the subject is aware a brief moment before the event occurs This is what s known as primed reaction time in that a warning is presented before the target and non target stimuli or right and left such that the user has been primed before being prompted to respond This type of protocol introduces a new analysis window Whereas in the CPT protocols analysis of the time intervals directly preceding and following the event was possible in the Sports protocols analysis of three time intervals is possible the rest interval pre stim period the readiness interval warning period and the response interval post stim period Both EEG and physiology sensors are included in all channel sets as well as four 4 channels of raw EMG These allow for both EMG triggered responses and movement analysis via EMG in parallel with the reaction time measurements Protocol details e ITI inter trial interval 20 seconds e ISI inter stim interval 2 seconds
110. r right corner on the main monitor in a dual monitor configuration always indicates the time at the location of the time mark Setting the time mark has three general applications e Synchronizing the Video instrument If video data was recorded during the session the video instrument will show the image corresponding to the particular moment where the time mark is e Synchronizing all the screen instruments to a selected point in the session time All the numeric controls bar graphs and other display graphs on the screen will show values that correspond to that moment e Highlighting a 2D slice in the 3D Display instrument When reviewing data on a screen with a 2D or 3D spectrum display the time mark indicates the last data point of the sliding time window on which the Fast Fourier Transform computation is performed On a 3D instrument the corresponding 2D slice is shown as a transparent rectangle sliding along the time axis You can hide this time mark by selecting the 3D instrument clicking the right mouse button and selecting Hide Time Marker from the pop up menu In addition to these general uses the Reaction Time Suite makes specific use of the time mark to review individual trials See Viewing individual trials on page 38 Calculating statistics 1 To calculate statistics for a session click the Calculate Statistics button in the tool bar A message confirms that the program is processing session data and then the Statistics w
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112. re two ways to apply EMG sensors to the examinee depending on whether you use triode electrodes attached directly to the sensor or strip electrodes attached to an extender cable that connects to the sensor Both methods are shown here Ensure that you connect the correct EMG sensor for the channel set that you are using Both EMG sensors are connected and placed on the examinee in the same way However the MyoScan Pro EMG sensor is designed to allow a user to modify its filter range by changing the position of a range switch in the sensor head Note Although its filter range can be changed channel sets that include the MyoScan Pro have been designed to use only one of the possible settings the value 400 Before using the MyoScan Pro ensure that its range switch has been set to 400 If you use the MyoScan Pro when the range switch is set to another setting your signal readings will be inaccurate Reaction Time User Manval 14 Triode electrodes MyoScan sensor Triode electrodes Typical placement Affix a triode on each MyoScan sensor by snapping the electrodes into the Sockets on the back side of the sensor Strip electrodes Connect the extender cable to the MyoScan sensor Cut one electrode from the strip as shown This single electrode will be used to connect the reference The twin electrodes will be the active electrodes MyoScan sensor and extender cable Strip electrodes Typical placement Active electrodes R
113. reaction time data in parallel 3X Reviewing mote Open Diels tein Cent Fotz ieisiora KT Screen Report with Lineqrasim wo bd Wa eas kat wt Set e e Lem D TT 1254 ps Varhabie Awacman Time Mapari vag sarmat eared Dor 24 Vo way 10 NO AQA jor prets AVE ett 20 wee t d 4 ico SEKR Fai eae ceo eaa Dee ees AE te ibi le Alt engt o it Pg A ee iren xe ze z dez su RON pzs BEE DON man Bee BED sgr Wc sigra Screen Report with trends For epoch and full session means for EEG data Le Reviewing mode Open Otsplay sesion Client Pingis sesioni RT Screen Report with Trend GI Ed D ewe ree De Den Se den an DI We 4 WK ER Choice Rescuon Time Repor Drep sexs ec Sea Sav a the wep 19 189 night dr rona amr 10 CR fa erger sara Combined results Correctie ap Conect me Overall success Lern u d ferme ap s pea 2 Mew 535 81 Total errors of commission um a su 176 85 Liem a BS C wi 2 C man Min 269 53 Total emors of onis soon Mes 777 34 Cw 2 DO right Epoch rooms an arse k Screen Report with line graphs To view session trends of EEG and reaction time data in parallel Reviewing made Open Olsplay seston Client Pig s sesioni RT Screen Report with Linegragha a Ed B Sermon irere DM Uwe Den des E Eege ba ae Choice Resction Time Bega Dag session IDA bar aJ fw wee ro the right for Ae seven 19 wm AW S starlets Pull scorer mesne Dum 38 95 RE Me e a Mn
114. reens can be viewed in the example below there are four where the third screen is currently on display 1 2 3 4 5 Quick Start Favorites in the RT Physiology section load all available review and report screens in reviewing mode e Review Screens To review individual events select an appropriate time scale and use the time marker to navigate through the session event by event See Viewing individual trials on page 38 e Report Screens to display statistics for the full session drag the scroll bar to the extreme right Help 5 sec al IL Ble EE e To generate the standard BioGraph Infiniti report types see Generating session reports on page 41 e For suggestions on how to use the screens in this section see Suggested Usage Scenarios CPT on page 48 Reaction Time User Manual 60 RT EEG This section includes the same assessment and training protocols as the RT Basic section but also includes EEG data during session recording as well as in review and replay for advanced analysis In review mode you can scroll through EEG data either freely or time locked to individual responses Reports include reaction time statistics overall session trends and group averages of time locked EEG data categorized by event type This allows comparison of EEG data during correct and incorrect responses for example or difference in EEG during errors of commission and errors of omission Note Group averages of EEG dat
115. remain in effect unless you change them Notch Filter Options Eug User Manual 3 Optionally enable the Confidential setting This helps protect the privacy of your clients by masking their names in the client database e Click Database to open the Main Database window Main Database e From the Settings menu select Confidential The check mark indicates that the Settings Options setting is enabled Inactivity Period vw Confidential e If you need to disable the Confidential setting repeat these steps to remove the check mark Clients Clients Full Name ie Clinic ID Full Name Pi Clinic ID Ballance T ara Harte Dorimond Florian Bote Florimond Dorian 3 pep 3 With the Confidential setting disabled With the Confidential setting enabled Entering key codes The first time you start to record a session with BioGraph Infiniti the software will check for the key codes and ask you to enter them You will also be asked to enter key codes if you have uninstalled and reinstalled the software or if this is the first time you are using your encoder with your existing installation There are three ways to start recording a session e Quick Start Click this option to record a Favorite session This is the recommended method for recording sessions with the Reaction Time Suite e Start Open Display Session This option lets you record a session using your own selection of feedback screens e Start Script Session This option lets
116. rm any special procedures needed for other sensors for example impedance checking page 30 zeroing see page 31 or offset checking page 32 This is well summarized in the First Time Run section e Refer to the detailed instructions in the Reaction Time Assessment and Training section to begin working with the suite Any step which requires detailed information will refer you back to the appropriate section in the Hardware Setup or Software Overview sections Reoction Ti me User Manual 1 Installation and System Requirements Before You Begin There are two software products you will need to fully benefit from Reaction Time assessment These are BioGraph Infiniti version 5 1 1 and the Reaction Time Suite version 5 1 BioGraph Infiniti version 5 1 1 is the main software engine of all Thought Technology Ltd systems It must be installed first Reaction Time Suite version 5 1 provides the computations and screens required for reaction time assessment as well as test and calibration screens for the TT AV Sync sensor Computer Requirements Software Your computer must meet the following requirements in order to install and run the BioGraph Infiniti software Desktop or laptop with two monitor capacity CPU 1 8GHz dual core processor or faster Low speed CPUs 1 8 GB or less may be sluggish when running screens with multiple instruments Operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Business Ultimate or Enterpr
117. roll through the graphs look at statistics and print out a report displaying the data in graphical and or statistical form Reaction Time User Manual 36 1 Select Database from the Main Menu screen Review Replay Session Confirmation Channel Set Options 2 Inthe Main Database window select the client whose session you Geelen want to review Select Channel Set Edit Virtual Channel Seting Select the session from the right hand table Screens Click on Review Report at the bottom Repo Report with Linegraphs The Review Replay Session Confirmation window opens Review with Physiology Review with Physiology Events 5 Ifyou are reviewing a session that was recorded using a Favorite then review screens will already be selected by default and you can Sach Se SONO CINE click OK to enter review mode Caes Using the time mark The time mark is a red vertical line that can be moved along the time line of line graphs You can change the time mark s location by selecting the Set Time Mark option in the right click popup menu You can also move it incrementally by pressing repeatedly on the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard while holding the Control key down For finer adjustments you can drag it back and forth along the time scale by moving the mouse cursor over it then clicking and holding the left mouse button when you see the little hand pointer 848 849 850 851 852 The Status bar in the lowe
118. rox including foam grip Weight approx including foam grip Foot pedal SA7551 Size approx Weight approx EKG Sensor SA9306M Size approx Weight approx Input Impedance Signal Input Range Sensitivity CMRR Channel Bandwidth Signal Output Range Input Output Gain Supply Voltage Current Consumption Accuracy Reaction Time User Manual Hardware Specifications 37mm x 37mm x 12mm 1 45 x 1 45 x 0 45 15g 0 5 oz 210G0 in parallel with 10pF 0 2000u VRMS lt 0 1u VRMS gt 130dB 10Hz 1kHz 0 1 0VRMS 500 7 26V 0 02V 0 7mA 0 25mA 0 3uVRMS 4 of reading 25 C to 30 C 37mm x 37mm x 15mm 1 45 x 1 45 x 0 60 25g 1 oz 1 000 000MQ in parallel with 10 pF 0 4000 VRMS 0 16000 VRMS 0 10 VRMS 20Hz 500Hz 596 0 3uUVRMS 108mm x 19mm diameter 3 85 x 0 75 57g 20z 90mm x 67mm x 25mm 3 5 x 2 63 x 1 0 200g 702 3 mm x 37mm x 12mm 1 45 x 1 45 x 0 45 25g loz 1 000 000MO in parallel with 10pF 0 12mVRMS 1u VRMS gt 130dB 0 05Hz 1kHz 0 600mVRMS 50 7 26V 0 05V lt 1 5mA 3UVRMS 5 of reading 25 C to 30 C 83 EEG Z Sensor SA9305Z Size approx Weight approx Input impedance Signal input range Sensitivity CMRR Channel bandwidth Accuracy Skin Temperature Sensor SA9310M Length approx Weight Temperature range Accuracy sili Respiration Sensor SA93
119. s 10cm may destroy the cable A fiber optic cable not fully pushed into its receptacle may cause the unit not to operate make sure that both ends of the cable are fully inserted into their receptive jacks and the nut is tightened firmly Do not plug third party sensors directly into instrument inputs Plug only Thought Technology active sensor cable connectors into instrument inputs All EMG electrodes and third party sensors must be connected to active sensors either directly or through an adapter Remove batteries when the device is not being used for extended period of time Please dispose of battery following national regulations Reaction Time User Manual INTENDED PURPOSE e Biofeedback relaxation and muscle re education purposes CONTRAINDICATIONS e Patients with limited or impaired physical and mental capacity NOTE No preventative inspections required maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel e The supplier will make available upon request circuit diagrams component parts lists and description or other information required for the repair of product by qualified personnel e If a fiber optic or patient cable is damaged or breaks please replace it e Due to the essential performance and intended use of the device testing for immunity to electromagnetic disturbances was not required and was not performed The device may be susceptible at levels below IEC60601 1 2 immunity test levels e The operator must be f
120. s a threshold This screen should be used before recording a session to ensure that resting EMG activity does not cause too many false responses and that response EMG activity causes a clear response to be recorded RT Sports Starting Gate Screen Calibration EMG Threshold RT Sports Go NoGo Screen Calibration EMG Threshold RT Sports Left Right Screen Calibration EMG Threshold Assessment screens assessment channel sets There are two groups of screens for each protocol one with physiology signals and one without The differences are in the stimuli they present and in some cases the sport for which they were developed which is indicated by the name of the screen Only one screen for each group of screens is shown below but the names of all the screens are listed in the left panel QReoction Time User Manval 76 VM puri odi Oper Beier vue Ee Pegi a VU Eat VERON gett Ix De ide emeng Le Qe pes ge RT Sports Starting Gate Screens Assessment Reaction Time Assessment Reaction Time Track Assessment Reaction Time Speed Skate Assessment Reaction Time Swimming Assessment Reaction Time Lights Screens Assessment Reaction Time Signals Assessment Reaction Time Signals and Lights RT Sports Go NoGo Screens Assessment Reaction Time Assessment Reaction Time Baseball 1 Assessment Reaction Time
121. screens e Assessment screens can be used for pre post analysis of biofeedback training as a monitor of physiology during performance or as a training tool It should be noted that due to the nature of the assessment protocols for example long inter trial intervals of 20 seconds and EMG activity with FlexComp encoder it may be slightly more difficult to use them for a pre defined assessment as in the case of a pre post analysis and statistical collection than for example those from the CPT section of the suite e Sessions are open form not scripted and can last for as long as necessary RT Sports with the FlexComp encoder e Remember to always use the EMG calibration screen before starting a new recording session loaded automatically by all Quick Start Favorites e he EMG triggered response feature allows movement to serve as the response to stimuli This can introduce many false responses The intention of using these protocols is more about reaction time related directly to muscle movement and less about response errors It may be beneficial to pause sessions after responses to allow the subject to move freely and reset their positions without registering EMG Once the subject is settled the session can be resumed This may help reduce the errors in the session Review Report Analysis e The Review EEG responses Review EMG responses Review HRV responses and Review Physiology responses screens are designed to di
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123. ses E Fe Seman Somm Eat Tomm Vies ep 7 Ele Geman gme iet fen Ver rev Lo Seinus ie na amp QbioGraphi 70 Review Raw Signals To view session trends of EEG physiology and reaction time data in parallel RT Sports Left Right Review EEG responses Review HRV responses Review Physiology responses For event by event review of time locked data HRV includes heart rate respiration and IBI frequency band data Physiology includes skin conductance and temperature Review Raw Signals To view session trends of EEG physiology and reaction time data in parallel Report screens report channel sets Starting Gate and Go NoGo only Report screens are designed for analysis of group averages of EEG EMG and physiology data categorized by event type Because this analysis is processor intensive the functionality for each protocol is divided among several channel sets Each channel set includes 2 or 3 screens for both group average and raw signal reports The names of the channel set and the report screens indicate the data they display as shown in the examples listed below Channel set PI Reaction Time Sports Starting Gate EEG1 For analysis of EEG data during Starting Gate protocol Screens Report EEG Standard Bands For reports of Delta Theta Alpha and Beta 1 SMR data Report Raw Signals For display of all raw signals recorded during the s
124. sing capabilities This sensor can be toggled to record regular EEG or monitor skin impedance both the reactive and resistive elements to help optimize electrode hook up Each EEG Z sensor comes with a monopolar bipolar electrode kit shown Other electrode kits are also available separately Monopolar bipolar electrode kit T8750 e ion Time User Manval 21 Connecting and placing EEG Z sensors 10 20 electrode placement system The ten twenty 10 20 electrode system of the International Federation is the standard for electrode placement It is used to place surface EEG electrodes in a repeatable way independent of inter patient anatomical variability Called 10 20 because of the way distances between electrode sites are computed The distances between certain anatomical landmarks are segmented at increments of 1096 and 2096 of their value and electrodes are placed at these points A letter is used to indicate over which area of the brain the site is located Sites are identified as follows Frontal lobe F Central sulcus C Parietal lobe P Frontopolar area FP Temporal lobe T Occipital lobe O Other miscellaneous labels are used for the ears A and other reference sites for example M for mastoid process G for ground etc The letter Z indicates the central line along the interhemispheric fissure Numbers are used to indicate the position in reference to the central line Z Number value i
125. splay a time locked block of data for each individual event as well as the statistics for each interval in the block This is useful as not necessarily all the trials performed may be interesting to review It also allows relatively quick visual comparison of different types of trials fast vs slow correct vs incorrect etc e Switch to the Review Raw Signals screen at any time to look at the raw data associated with the reaction time activity being analyzed e Report screens are designed to display graphs and data for group averages categorized by event type Because of the extended processing required to achieve this a separate channel set is required for each report and thus these screens can only be used after the recording sessions are finished To load and configure a report screen see Loading report screens for RT Sports using report channel sets on page 39 Important instructions about changing settings are included on each screen and must be followed for accurate analysis Reoction Ti me User Manual 49 RT Basic Protocol details e ITI inter trial interval randomly distributed between 1 5 and 3 seconds e Stimulus duration varies by screen but is most often 0 5 seconds for bitmaps 0 3 seconds for audio tones e AT limit time during which a response is required after a target stimulus 1 second e Presentation sequence 50 targets 1 1 target to non target ratio Required sensors e TT AV Sync e Push button swi
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127. ssion The usage scenarios that follow refer to the descriptions of the appropriate Favorites Suggested Usage Scenarios CPT These scenarios are suggested guidelines for the use of the Reaction Time suite elements They are not clinical strategies and are not intended to serve as detailed clinical procedures Pre post analysis e Record a session using an assessment favorite keep track of results and statistics and redo the same assessment again at a later date to compare results Remember to keep track of any settings that may change to ensure both assessments were recorded in precisely the same way Training e Simply run the training screen and collect statistics You may use the training screen as an introductory tool a warm up or for regular training Review Report Analysis e Start with Report with line graphs screen for a general snapshot of the session Graphs are designed to display progression of reaction times mean reaction time and various errors over the course of the session These are displayed in parallel with physiology or EEG graphs to allow a general link to be made between physiological activity and reaction time results This can also give a fast impression of the type of session that was recorded in terms of both reaction time statistics and physiology or EEG activity Reoction Ti me User Manual 48 e Switch to Review with Physiology Events or Review with EEG Events to review individual responses These scr
128. stimuli and the response or post stim period after the imperative stimulus EEG EMG and Physiology data are all measured in parallel and are segmented into these three periods to allow comparisons of the state of the subject when at rest when anticipating the imperative prompt and during the response As in the CPT sections of the suite all the physiological data is categorized according to event type allowing data from each time period to be compared between correct and incorrect responses or errors of commission and omission for example Reoction Ti me User Manual 46 Protocol types There are three sports oriented protocol types A channel set is defined for each protocol type and several favorites are defined for each channel set e Starting Gate This protocol is designed for racing sports in which a fast start is required for example track and field speed skating or swimming There is a visual warning e g Ready appears on the screen followed by a high pitch tone to indicate the start With a ProComp Infiniti encoder the response is made by releasing the foot pedal An EMG sensor is also included to monitor muscle activity The FlexComp Infiniti encoder features EMG triggered responses such that actual muscle contractions are used to respond to events This protocol is analogous to the Single protocol in the CPT sections so these screens are also coded blue e Go NoGo This protocol is designed for sport scenarios in
129. t Tone Frequency Hz Stim Duration Sec Repetition Frequency times per second You can add other images to the list of available bitmaps To do this 700 0 3 Play Stop jo Cancel Ensure that the images are in bitmap bmp format Minimize the file size because if a file is too large BioGraph Infiniti will give you an error when you try to load a session If you receive the message that the EP Instrument cannot be initialized use smaller bitmap files Save the images in ProgramData Thought Technology Infiniti Stims This will make them accessible in the Select Stim Bitmap and Select Focus Bitmap windows When modifying the image selection respect the structure of the stimuli definition Structure for CPT RT Basic RT EEG RT Physiology Focus background image displayed between stimuli A non target or left B target or right Reaction Ti me d User Manual Structure for RT Sports Focus background displayed between stimuli A1 Warning for non target or left A2 Imperative for non target or left B1 Warning for target or right B2 Imperative for target or right 33 The following examples show typical image modifications for a Variable protocol e Toremove color bias from this image set 109 Focus Target Non Target H replace the images as follows 09 Focus Target Non Target H e To introduce reverse color bias replace the images as follows 09
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131. tch es Connect sensors to the encoder in the indicated inputs For more information about each sensor go to the section Channel sets and their associated sensors starting on page 9 Single and Variable protocol types T FlexComp Infiniti ProComp Infiniti ProComp5 Infiniti BE m m m LIT mE m m mE FlexComp Infiniti Left PB ProComp Infiniti mu Left PB ProComp5 Infiniti Left PB P eve Channel sets FlexComp Infiniti ProComp Infiniti ProComp5 Infiniti FI Reaction Time Basic Single PI Reaction Time Basic Single P5 Reaction Time Basic Single FI Reaction Time Basic Variable PI Reaction Time Basic Variable P5 Reaction Time Basic Variable FI Reaction Time Basic Choice PI Reaction Time Basic Choice P5 Reaction Time Basic Choice Screens Assessment screens There are several assessment screens for each protocol They are exactly the same except for the stimuli that they present The name of each screen indicates the type of stimuli it presents Only one screen for each protocol is shown below but the names of all the screens are listed in the left panel H Reaction Time User Manual RT Basic Single Screens Assessment Audio Assessment Lights Assessment Lights with Audio Assessment Images Assessment Images with Audio RT Basic Variable Screens Assessment Audio Assessment Lights Assessment
132. that this level be found during a session test see Audio Triggering Verification on page 19 For best results set these volumes to maximum and use a headset or speakers with adjustable volume control WINDOWS XP 1 Doone ofthe following Open Volume Control Click the Start button From Settings select Control Panel In Control Panel double click Sounds and Audio Devices Or in the Taskbar Tray right click the Speaker icon and select Adjust Audio Properties shown here 2 In Sounds and Audio Devices do the following Sounds and Audio Devices Properties e olume ounds Audio oice ardware Click the Audio tab va song ix Sound playback In Sound playback select USB audio CODEC as the default Dees JUSBAudo CODEC RY device This is the AV Sync sound device driver Sound recording Click the Volume button for the sound playback default device Default device Set both the Speaker and the Wave volumes to maximum and A USB Aud CODEC close the volume dialog box MIDI music playback Fia Default device iii Microsoft GS Wavetable Sw Synth Wave 7 CD Player Balance Balance Ge Volume Lannie Volume C Use only default devices Set the default device back to the original PC sound card This should be done wherever the USB audio Codec is selected as the default device This is normally in the following areas o Audio Tab Sound playback and Sound recording o Voice
133. the Choice protocol in the CPT sections so these screens are also coded green Channel sets The file name of each channel set indicates the encoder for which it is designed the section of the suite that it belongs to and the protocol type that it measures For example e P5 Reaction Time Basic Single chs is designed for a ProCompb Infiniti encoder belongs to the RT Basic section of the Reaction Time suite and measures reaction times for a single stimulus protocol e FI Reaction Time Physiology Variable chs is designed for a FlexComp Infiniti encoder belongs to the RT Physiology section of the suite and measures reaction times for a variable stimulus protocol Screens The file name of each screen indicates the function for which it is designed calibration assessment training review report For the assessment screens the name also includes a description of the stimuli type presented by the screen Screen naming is similar throughout the entire suite For example e Assessment Images is an assessment screen The stimulus type is visual and the bitmaps presented are the following images Focus Target Non Target Reoction Ti me User Manual 47 e Assessment Lights with Audio is an assessment screen The stimulus type is mixed audio and visual with LED lights as the visual stimuli presented simultaneously with audio tones a Focus Target Non Target LED light OFF green LED light ON red LED light ON
134. the TAV SYNC SENSO e 16 Setting sound defaults for the TT AV Sync SCNSOD seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeneeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeseeeeenaeeesaseeeeeeeeeeeseeenenaesesseneeeeeseees 17 Initial settings configuration pc X M 18 Le Ee triggering KE Un EE 19 Audio d fe a ieu dier m Enia E R rS EPAIA EEEa R EEEE Ep XX 19 USING the EEG SONS OF E 21 Connecting and RE ue We EE E CN 22 BEG E gr MA 22 EEG electrode plaCement 1ECHIMIQUe mee 23 Checking EEG sensor impedance Valles eeggeeE eeh 27 Reaction Time User Manval Ili SOMWA e T M i i ERR EET 28 Cheni Bc of T 28 Se e Ti e SESSIONS NEP E OT OE 28 Start LENG OE Rz E 28 Sensor C NNECH NS ca 29 Before starting TO record ME 30 lr dee AICS E 30 i o e M 31 i e o c e 32 CHECKING the batery Mii enges 32 MO GIEVING E un TEE 32 SOPIN zii Illo E 35 PREDIAVING SESSION E 35 Reviewing RE e In w X 36 Using he UME Mark me 37 Calculating
135. the use of a different combination of sensors Before a session can be recorded the appropriate channel set must be selected and the correct sensors must be connected to the encoder Note You can find a fuller description of these sections and the channel sets they contain in Anatomy of the Reaction Time Suite starting on page 45 of the chapter Reaction Time Assessment and Training This table lists the sensors used for each section a brief description of each sensor follows the list RT Basic RT Physiology RT EEG RT Sports TT AV Sync sensor TT AV Sync sensor TT AV Sync sensor TT AV Sync sensor Push button switches Push button switches Push button switches Push button switches Skin conductance sensor EEG Z sensor Foot pedal switch Temperature sensor Respiration sensor EKG sensor Skin conductance sensor Respiration sensor Temperature sensor EKG sensor EMG MyoScan sensor EMG MyoScan Pro sensor EEG Z sensor TT AV Sync sensor The TT AV Sync sensor is a highly accurate time synchronizing device for making TT AV Sync measurements of audio and video events produced by a PC The TT AV Sync is used qu en O in evoked and slow cortical potential protocols and reaction time testing to provide VN O measurements with millisecond accuracy deg The section Using the TT AV Sync Sensor starting on page 16 provides a detailed a description of how to connect page 16 set defaults page 17 configure page 18 and use the TT AV Sync sensor
136. top the session click the Stop button D e hena series of message prompts guides you through the process of saving data adding notes to the session file and switching to reviewing mode so that you can review individual events A full explanation of this process is provided in Stopping a Session on page 35 Reviewing and reporting on a session e After you switch to reviewing mode the system calculates session statistics from the data and loads screens for reviewing and reporting Note Instructions for reviewing a session by accessing it from the database are provided on page 36 If the favorite loads more than one review screen you can view each one by clicking on the numerical buttons on the toolbar at the top Up to five screens can be viewed in the example below there are four where the third screen is currently on display 1 2 3 4 5 Quick Start Favorites in the RT EEG section load all available review and report screens in reviewing mode e Review Screens To review individual events select an appropriate time scale and use the time marker to navigate through the session event by event See Viewing individual trials on page 38 e Report Screens to display statistics for the full session drag the scroll bar to the extreme right Help 5 sec al In Ble e To generate the standard BioGraph Infiniti report types see Generating session reports
137. training as well as statistics and all available review and report screens A Reaction Time User Manual 58 RT Physiology Single RT Physiology Variable RT Physiology Choice Single Assessment Audio Variable Assessment Audio Choice Assessment Lights Single Assessment Lights Variable Assessment Lights Choice Assessment Lights with Audio Single Assessment Lights with Audio Variable Assessment Lights with Audio Choice Assessment Images Single Assessment Images Variable Assessment Images Choice Assessment Images with Audio Single Assessment Images with Audio Variable Assessment Images with Audio Choice Training Images Single Training Images Variable Training Images Recording a session Connect the sensors in the configuration required for assessment or training e urn the encoder on 1 Click Quick Start 2 From Categories select the Reaction Time Categories Suite section for your encoder 3 From Clients select a name Ballance Tara Dorimond Florian 2 Florimond Dorian 3 4 From Favorites select the desired Reaction Time assessment or training session For an Perte assessment session choose based on the type of presentation stimuli desired audio tones images LED lights or mixed audio visual variable Training Images PI RT Physiology Varie Training sessions are only available with mages Variable Assessment Lights with Audio PI RT Ph
138. ts Note Ifyou want to design your own custom Excel reports the on line help F1 describes how to add these reports to your BioGraph Infiniti system In this case Microsoft Excel must be installed on your system e Text reports include general information about the session as well as optional information session notes statistics markers that you select A text report can be generated from any screen which includes line graphs or trend graphs Text reports are generated from Microsoft Word templates and can be saved or printed using the Word functions Ke action Time User Manual 41 The Reaction Time Suite includes screens that were defined specifically for creating session reports These screens are designed to display session statistics and trends To generate a session report enter review mode either immediately after recording a session see Stopping a Session on page 35 or from the Database window by selecting the session from the database and clicking on Review Report see Reviewing a Session on page 36 When you review a session that was recorded using a Favorite the software loads the review and report screens by default 1 If the Favorite has loaded more than one screen open the screen from which you want to generate the report Different screens can generate different or Pec aa deti elus reports M Session Notes M Session Statistics 2 Move the session scroll bar to the far right This ensures that the report scre
139. u can use the same screen for different purposes by modifying the stimuli prior to each use Note If your installation of BioGraph Infiniti includes the optional Developer Tools you can also make changes in Screen Editor and save the modified screen under a new name The following instructions describe briefly how to modify visual and audio stimuli and add new images to be used as BioGraph Infiniti stimulus presentation files For detailed context sensitive descriptions of these options refer to BioGraph Infiniti on line help F1 1 Load the screen by opening it in recording mode dis Si Lal 2 Place your cursor over the EP Instrument and click the right mouse button TEMERE Show MER RUPEM Edi Mitoe EE ES 3 Select Edit Instrument Settings Reoction Ti me User Manual 32 The EP Settings window opens displaying the stimuli configuration Each stimulus can be audio only visual only or both Select the stimulus type from the drop down menu This activates the Audio Stim Settings button and or the Visual Stim Settings button depending on the stimulus type you selected If you want to modify the focus bitmap click the Select Focus Bitmap button This opens the Select Focus Bitmap window where you can select images from the list There are several bitmaps included with the suite Click the settings button for the stimulus that you want to modify This opens the corresponding Stim Settings window where you can make
140. vents select an appropriate time scale and use the time marker to navigate through the session event by event See Viewing individual trials on page 38 e Report Screens To view report screens containing graphs of group averaged data categorized by event type you must end the session and exit then reload the session from the database select the report channel set and screens and follow the on screen instructions For more details see the section Loading report screens for RT Sports using report channel sets on page 39 e To generate the standard BioGraph Infiniti report types see Generating session reports on page 41 e For suggestions on how to use the screens in this section see Suggested Usage Scenarios Sports on page 49 Reoction T me User Manual 73 FlexComp Infiniti EMG Triggered responses Although the protocols are the same this section differs from the RT Sports section designed for the ProComp Infiniti encoder described in the previous section in that raw EMG signals are used as the response mechanism This means that instead of push buttons or a foot pedal the actual muscle contractions responsible for response movements are used to trigger the response As in the ProComp section RT Sports for FlexComp is designed to provide neurological and physiological assessment during athletic performance for the purpose of guiding subsequent biofeedback training strategies The protocols are designed to relate to real s
141. which quick discrimination is required between a necessary reaction and non reaction for example baseball hitting ball vs strike and ice hockey face offs puck drop vs fake Both the warning and imperative stimuli are visual in this section and the indication of which image pair the subject should respond to and which should be avoided is given in the context of each screen With a ProComp Infiniti encoder the response is made with a push button switch The FlexComp Infiniti encoder features EMG triggered responses such that actual muscle contractions are used to respond to events This protocol is analogous to the Variable protocol in the CPT sections so these screens are also coded purple e Left Right This protocol is used for sports in which a quick decision to react towards the left or the right is required for example tennis return of serve soccer penalty kicks for kicker reaction to early goaltender movement and ice hockey goaltending for goaltender reaction to shooting direction Both the warning and imperative stimuli are visual in this section and the indication of which image pair the subject should respond to the left and which should be to the right is given in the context of each screen With a ProComp Infiniti encoder the response is made with push button switches The FlexComp Infiniti encoder features EMG triggered responses such that actual muscle contractions are used to respond to events This protocol is analogous to
142. with built in impedance sensing This sensor monitors skin impedance both the reactive and resistive elements and sensor connection Connect the bottom end of the EEG sensor to the correct encoder channel as illustrated on page 8 Each EEG Z sensor comes with a monopolar bipolar electrode kit starting on page 21 describes how to place EEG Z electrodes on an 79 and other kits are available The section Using the EEG Z sensor examinee This section covers a number of topics including how to connect the EEG electrodes to the sensor page 22 prepare the examinee s skin page 25 prepare the electrodes page 26 and identify sites for EEG electrode placement page 22 and page 27 Reaction D me User Manual 11 Using the physiology sensors Respiration sensor Apply the respiration sensor to the examinee as follows The respiration sensor is fixed to a long hook and loop strap that is placed around the chest or abdomen Unravel the strap and attach it around the abdomen so that the sensor is in the front The fit should be snug enough that the strap stays fixed when the subject is relaxed There should also be enough slack in the rubber strap of the sensor so that expansion of the abdomen causes this rubber strap to expand without being overextended The rubber strap stretches when the abdomen expands during breathing Skin conductance sensor Apply the skin conductance sensor to the examinee as follows There
143. y Code found inside the encoder battery compartment into the Key Code text box 6 Click_ gt to move the serial number from the left table to the right table The serial number should now appear in the Configuration Table 7 When done click OK Now the Application Key Code dialog box opens Application Key Code 8 Enter the Application Key Code Please enter the Application Key Code This number is found in the battery compartment with the encoder key code 9 When done click OK Cancel Note Even if you are using more than one encoder you need to enter only one Application Key Code If the key codes have been entered properly and there is no problem with the encoder setup or sensor connections you will enter recording mode While in recording mode you can also run the zeroing function for the MyoScan Pro EMG sensor or the offset check for the MyoScan EMG sensor To exit recording mode click the Stop button Ell on the toolbar see page 35 for more information Sensors TT AV Sync Before its first use with an examinee the TT AV Sync sensor must be connected and configured correctly Instructions for connecting the sensor to the computer system begin on page 16 Configuration procedures include setting sound defaults for your system page 17 configuring initial settings page 18 and verifying video and audio triggering levels page 19 EEG Z Before you start recording any session with the EE
144. y may refuse to honor the unit s warranty if the seal is broken Polarity When the compartment cover has been slid out place four AA batteries in the slots observing the correct battery polarity as embossed on the inside surface of the compartment Closing the compartment Slide the door back into the encoder case gently pushing it in until you feel the click of the locking mechanism Keeping an eye on the battery level Since each sensor draws a small amount of power from the batteries when connected to the encoder it is better to connect only the sensors that are going to be used for a session before you start recording this will ensure maximal battery life In the recording screen BioGraph Infiniti provides an option to monitor the level of your batteries see page 32 We recommend that you replace the batteries as soon as this indicator falls below about 50 of the battery power Caring for the fiber optic cable A fiber optic FO cable is used for transmitting the sensor data to the computer Although this technology provides maximal electrical isolation signal fidelity and freedom of movement some care has to be taken when handling the fiber optic cable as it is much less flexible than a regular electric wire Ay Be careful not to bend it sharply or wind it in a loop smaller than 4 inches in diameter Electromagnetic electrical interference When performing a biofeedback session it is best to avoid placing th
145. ysiology Vari as stimuli Variable Assessment Lights PI RT Physiology Varie 5 Click OK e Click the Start button Di e Ensure that the fiber optic to the AV Sync sensor is placed correctly It should be placed directly over the black square which turns white when images are presented this can be seen only after the recording session has started Note The position of the square is constant for all assessment screens in the suite It is also constant for all training screens However between these two screen types its location is slightly different The fiber optic placement should be adjusted only when switching between an assessment and a training screen React ion Time User Manual 59 e To stop the session click the Stop button Bi e Then a series of message prompts guides you through the process of saving data adding notes to the session file and switching to reviewing mode so that you can review individual events A full explanation of this process is provided in Stopping a Session on page 35 Reviewing and reporting on a session e After you switch to reviewing mode the system calculates session statistics from the data and loads screens for reviewing and reporting Note Instructions for reviewing a session by accessing it from the database are provided on page 36 If the favorite loads more than one screen you can view each one by clicking on the numerical buttons on the toolbar at the top Up to five sc

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