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  • Page 1 2015 ©...
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  • Page 3 START TRACKING NOW empatica.com/get-started-e4 empatica 2015 ©...
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  • Page 5 OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and arousal and to derive features related to above, Windows desktop and Windows stress, engagement, and excitement. 8 tablet. It transfers data from the E4 • 3-axis accelerometer, to capture motion- and uploads it securely to the Empatica based activity.
  • Page 6 Other experts in other fields might examine the data provided by E4 to gain insights for their research in areas such as anxiety, stress and sleep.
  • Page 7 The Customer and User must strictly adhere to or Users. the rules it contains. Empatica S.r.l is not responsible for damages inferable to the final user, customer and person or animal that are due to improper use of the device. empatica 2015 ©...
  • Page 8 Personal use: In this scenario the patient and operator are equivalent. The patient uses the E4 as a monitoring tool. Professional use: In this scenario the E4 is prescribed by a medical professional to a patients in order to monitor their physiological data and conduct studies on those data.
  • Page 9 ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 Usability • IEC 60601-1-6:2010 (third edition) Safety • IEC 60601-1:2005 (third edition) • IEC 60601-1-11:2010 (first edition) 1 Empatica devices have an integrated Bluetooth® module from which the FCC id is inherited empatica 2015 ©...
  • Page 10 Compliance of the E4 product with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. E4 has two metal contact points that are used by the EDA sensor. This is type BF part which means that it may generate a leakage current when in contact with the skink.
  • Page 11 E. WARRANTY AND SUPPORT The E4 is covered by warranty as stated by the general sale terms, where the modalities are described by which a broken or defective device can be returned to Empatica. If a malfunction arises during the warranty coverage period and the malfunction belongs to one of the categories listed in the warranty statement, Empatica, after a proper test of the device, will replace or repair it.
  • Page 12 ISO 13485:2012. Risk analysis has demonstrated that the E4 can be considered a low risk profile device. Synthesis of cautions The list below represents all aspects that should be considered as cautions resulting from Risk analysis of the E4. The user is required to carefully read this manual before using the device. Functional hazards –...
  • Page 13 Electromagnetic compatibility Very Low risk level – no harm – design validation and verification has been conducted and has demonstrated that the E4 is safe for use with other electronic devices. It is compliant with the following standards: • IEC 60601-1-2:2007 (third edition) •...
  • Page 14 The E4 can be stored in it’s original box for a maximum of 1 month without charging. If the E4 will not be used for a longer time we recommend to charge the device at least once a month.

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    1 USB dock (for charging and data transfer) 1 pair of stainless steel electrodes (installed) 1 pair of silver (Ag) replacement electrodes 1 USB cable (type MICRO–B) Package covers with Empatica Logo, Quick Start Guide and Certifications empatica 2015 ©...
  • Page 16 2. E4 WRISTBAND OVERVIEW The E4 is worn like a wristwatch. All of the sensors are embedded in the device: the PPG sensor and the temperature sensor are on the bottom side of the device while the wristband holds the EDA electrodes.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    • Ranges of ±4g or ±8g are selectable with custom firmware. • IP 22 - E4 is protected against insertion of fingers • Resolution: 8 bits of the selected range. and will not be damaged or become unsafe if exposed to vertically or nearly vertically dripping water.
  • Page 18 Charger width 1.73 • • Life expectancy: 2 years Charger height 0.47 • Fully charge the E4 battery at least once a month for optimal performance. When the device is stored inside it’s original box. Materials Weight • Band: polyurethane. •...
  • Page 19 • Glass Fiber 30% Precautions of use It’s forbidden to use the E4 with injured skin or other types of skin diseases located in the area where you plan to wear the E4. Known allergic reactions Among all E4 users (thousands) we have been reported with two cases of allergic reactions of light intensity (few days of persistence).
  • Page 20 Low battery level. alternating During streaming. Low battery level. alternating The only way to see the battery level of the E4 is to put it in streaming mode. The battery level can be viewed in the Empatica Realtime app. empatica 2015 ©...
  • Page 21 4. WEARING THE E4 WRISTBAND Wearing the device is as easy as wearing a watch. Wear the E4 with the case on top of your wrist. Wear it snugly, so that it does not move around, but not so tight that it is uncomfortable.
  • Page 22 4 - Line up the snaps under the middle and ring fingers. 5 - Wrap the band over snaps and tighten. 8 - The E4 should fit snugly above the wrist joint. 6 - To secure, connect one snap at a time.
  • Page 23 The E4 is controlled with a push button interface Status is viewed from the E4’s multi-color LED indicator light BUTTON STATUS LIGHT Button interactions The E4’s push button interface will trigger different actions depending on the duration of the button press. PRESS HOLD <...
  • Page 24 LED status interactions The E4’s LED light will generally appear BLACK. Yellow light indicates the battery is charging (connected) or low. Green light indicates device start-up and Bluetooth discovery mode. Purple light indicates recording has started*. Blue light indicates data streaming has started*.
  • Page 25 Install the Realtime app on your Bluetooth(R) Smart ready iOS or Android device (search for “Empatica Realtime” in Google Play or the App Store). Once installed, connect the E4 with a mobile device using Empatica Realtime app to: • View sensor data in Realtime.
  • Page 26 Working in recording mode For easy everyday use of the E4 you can record data on the go and sync it once a day. Recording mode allows you to record data and analyze it later. Download Empatica Manager from https:/ /www.empatica.com/product-e4-download and follow the installation instructions.
  • Page 27 Login to your Empatica Connect account at: https:/ /www.empatica.com/connect/ • View, manage, and download all of your E4 sessions through the Empatica Connect web dashboard. • View session details by time series for each signal type (EDA, BVP, HR, TEMP and ACC) with event mark tags overlaid.
  • Page 28 RMA No LED light procedure outlined Warranty and Support section above. If the device is not responsive or failing to behave as described above after powering off and let the Empatica Support team know by emailing support@empatica.com. empatica 2015 ©...
  • Page 29 Empatica support. Types of electrodes The E4 comes with two types of user-replaceable 8mm diameter electrodes: stainless steel and silver (Ag). Please note that the Stainless steel electrodes are darker than the Ag ones. Extensive testing has demonstrated that the stainless steel electrodes are performing as well as classic Ag electrodes when used with the E4.
  • Page 30 Requires iOS 6.1.4 and above on iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, iPod Touch 5th gen, iPad 3rd & 4th gen, Air, Air 2, iPad Mini (all versions) NOTE: The Empatica Realtime app is formatted for iPhone, make sure to search for iPhone apps if you are attempting to install on an iPad.
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