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HRV Data Collection Steps

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.

  • Open Elite HRV app and ensure that the device is connected via Bluetooth.

  • Click the “+” button on the tool bar and select “Open Reading”.

  • Once device is fully connected/detected begin recording for the allotted length of time.

  • When finished title the file with the participant ID. 

  • To export data either do so right after recording or click the “…” tab and then select “Export Data”.

  • File will be emailed to you and you can simply place it in the participant’s folder.

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