ECG data collection using Physio16
Cords are in the brown box in the cabinet under the fridge.
Take one blue and one white cord and plug them into the 2 ports labeled “1” on the Physio16 box.
Using BIOPAC electrode pads, apply the first cord to the right side of the chest under the collarbone and the second cord to the left side of the body on the rib cage.
Open Net Station Acquisition and input participant ID.
On the right tool bar go to the “Hardware Settings” tab.
Under “PNS Set” select “Physio16 HRV ECG Set Up” which will have all of the proper ECG settings already programmed.
* Sampling rate should be at 250 s/s.
Hit the “On” button and check the quality of data before recording.
* Screen for any strange line noise, etc.
After recording is complete simply save data into the corresponding participant folder.
Chest strap data collection using Polar H10
There are two chest strap sizes, choose whichever you think will fit.
Wet and place strap on participant, ensuring that the device is snapped into the band.
* Band should fall around the bottom of the sternum.
* Recording/device detection does not occur until skin contact is made.
To connect the watch to H10 go to
settings > General settings > Pair and Sync > Pair Sensor or other device
Bring the watch close to the heart rate monitor, check to make sure it is the correct ID for the H10 and select the check mark.
Exit the main menu, select start training > swipe until you reach walking > make sure the HR sensor has a blue circle to make sure it is paired properly and select walking to start the session.
To end the session, press the knob once to pause, then hold for 3 seconds to stop.
