BSL PRO Lesson H17 - Biopac

BSL PRO Lesson H17
Objectives
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1. To record muscle activity of both the triceps and the biceps muscles.
2. To observe limb angular movement of the elbow.
Equipment
BIOPAC Electrode Lead Sets (2) (SS2L)
BIOPAC Disposable Vinyl Electrodes (EL503), six per Subject
BIOPAC Twin-axis Goniometer (180 mm) (SS21L)
BIOPAC Adhesive Single-Sided Tape (TAPE1)
BIOPAC Adhesive Double-Sided Tape (TAPE2)
Dumbbell weights (two different weights)
Computer running Windows XP or higher, or Mac OS X
Biopac Student Lab PRO software
BIOPAC Data Acquisition Unit (MP36/MP35/MP30)
Setup
Hardware
1. The SS21L connects to two channels:
Connect SS21L-X to CH 1 and
Connect SS21L-Y to CH 2.
2. Use two SS2L lead sets:
Connect one SS2L to CH 3 and
Connect the other SS2L to CH 4.
3. Turn on the MP unit.
Software
1. Launch the BSL PRO software on the host computer.
The program should create a new "Untitled1" window.
2. Open the Biomechanics Template by choosing File > Open > choose Files of type: Graph Template
(*GTL) > File name: "H17 Biomechanics.gtl"
The template will establish the required settings.
3. Save As the desired file name.
Calibration
1. Go to MP Menu>Setup Channels and click the wrench icon for CH 1 to change parameters.
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