Contents Install BioTrace+ Software ..................3 Power supply ......................3 Connect the NeXus ....................4 Bluetooth pairing ..........................4 USB connection ..........................4 Activate BioTrace+ ....................5 Start a session ....................... 6 Select a training screen ........................6 Screen controls ..........................6 Connect sensors and check signal quality ..................
For an elaborated overview, please refer to the hardware and software manual. These can be accessed on our website https://www.mindmedia.com/documentation/ Install BioTrace+ Software Make sure to check latest system requirements on https://www.mindmedia.com/products/biotrace-software/?tab=specifications Insert the supplied BioTrace+ DVD or download the latest version from https://www.mindmedia.com/downloads/ Select 'Full' for a new installation.
Connect the NeXus The NeXus-10 can be connected wirelessly by using (1) Bluetooth. The NeXus-10 also allows for (2) USB connection. Bluetooth pairing Use the internal Bluetooth of the computer or connect the Bluetooth dongle to the computer and deactivate the internal Bluetooth of the computer. Switch the NeXus on by pressing and shortly holding the power button.
Open BioTrace+. Make sure your NeXus device is connected to the computer. The Introduction screen will appear. Click 'Continue'. Click 'Sign Up' to register a Mind Media account or visit https://www.mindmedia.com/register/ Fill out your account details on our website and click 'Send'.
Start a session Select a training screen At the startup of BioTrace+, Home will appear. Home contains the following libraries: Choose between various types of signals or modalities. This library provides a series of protocols for specific biofeedback and neurofeedback applications. This library provides psychophysiological stress profiling protocols and stress assessment protocols.
Connect sensors and check signal quality Click the Connecting button to check how to connect the sensors. Connect the sensors to the correct input and make sure the red dot of the connector is facing downward. Sensors can be disconnected by pulling the silver ribbed part of the connector backward.
Client feedback Press the Windows logo key +P for extending display to dual monitor setup Select type of feedback Feedback Type Controls are shown on the right side of a training screen. Just select one of the buttons that are available on the screen. Graph Audio Video...
It is possible to show and hide the bar graph feedback on the client screen: Show graph on client screen Hide graph on client screen Score controls The controls for score are located in the bottom right corner of a screen: Show score on client screen Hide score on client screen Reset score...
Review & Analysis Data can be reviewed and edited in Session Overview by clicking the following symbol in the Session Control Bar. This will open the Session Overview. Use the right mouse click for using several options Change display of signals Right-click the y-axis for changing the display of signals.
Segments There are several predefined segment types available, like baseline, train, stressor, relax etc. Add specific segments in sessions to distinguish different phases in a recording. After selecting a part of the data, a segment can be defined by using the Add Segment option.
Session statistics Right click the Session Overview screen and choose Compute statistics: > On entire session or > On all segments. It is also possible to compute statistics over a selected data area. Select an area and click Segment: compute statistics. The Session Statistics screen will appear.
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