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- Page 1 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual WHALETEQ PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System (HRS200) User Manual (Revision 2018-01-26)
- Page 2 This document could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in future revisions of this document. WhaleTeq Co. LTD. is under no obligation to notify any person of the changes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
System Requirements ......................19 3.1.2 HRS Software Installation ...................... 19 3.1.3 First Time Using WhaleTeq Product - USB Driver Installation ........20 3.1.4 First Time Using WhaleTeq Product – Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 Installation .............................. 20 3.2 HRS200 Software Operation ..................21... - Page 4 3.2.2 Fine Tune Mode ........................25 3.2.3 Play Raw Data Mode ......................26 3.2.4 Command Mode ........................32 3.3 HRS Software and Firmware Update ..............34 3.3.1 Software and Firmware Auto Update ................34 3.3.2 Manually Update Firmware....................35 Contact WhaleTeq ..................... 36...
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Page 5: System Introduction
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual System Introduction WhaleTeq Heart Rate Simulator (HRS) is a test system designed for “Photoplethysmography” (PPG) technology. For PPG sensor suppliers, IC Solution providers, and wearable manufacturers, HRS simulates the reflected light of human skin, and provides different adjustable parameters such as brightness, heart rate, and so on. -
Page 6: Whaleteq Heart Rate Simulator Test System
1.1.3 WhaleTeq Heart Rate Simulator Test System WhaleTeq HRS test system is based on the concept described in section 1.1.1 and 1.1.2. The simulated light source provided by the system verify if the photodiode of the wearables can receive the LED light properly, and if the module can react well with different simulated light. -
Page 7: Appearance And Package Content
This section introduces HRS200’s appearance and usage. Package content and specification are also listed in this section. 1.2.1 HRS200 Appearance HRS200 is designed for R&D and test engineers. The below illustration shows the product appearance and functions: 1.2.2 Package Content The HRS200 package contains the following items：... -
Page 8: Specifications For Hrs Alignment Fixture
Specifications for HRS Alignment Fixture User may use the below mechanical drawing to develop the alignment fixture for fitting your wearable. User can also download the HRS 3D model Here or on the WhaleTeq website. Mechanical Drawing： ✓ Top LED Holder：... - Page 9 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual ✓ Bottom LED Holder： Sectional View： Here is the length and width of HRS：(135mm X 76mm)
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Page 10: Using The Hrs
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual The following is the height of the machine: Fixture height: 25.4 mm Entire Machine height: 60.2mm 1.3 Using the HRS This chapter introduces the usage modes, cabling diagrams, and recommendations for using this product. -
Page 11: Cabling Diagram
In HRS100+ standalone mode, user can measure 10 specific heart rate values. If needed, users may modify the default parameter settings via PC software. In HRS200 standalone mode, in addition to measure 10 specific heart rate values, user may also test DUT under 3 preset settings pre-defined by user. -
Page 12: Recommended Usage
․ Recommendation 2: As shown in below figure, user can directly place the DUT onto HRS200 and proceed tests in standalone mode. The recommended distance between the diffusion film and DUT is 1 cm. -
Page 13: Functions And Specifications
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 1.4 Functions and Specifications 1.4.1 Functions in Standalone mode Below is the function chart in standalone mode: 1.4.2 Functions in PC software mode Below is the function list in PC software mode:... -
Page 14: Specifications
* Remark 2：Lumen accuracy would be ±10Lux when the light source is lower than 400Lux. * Remark 3：We suggest user to observe PD’s analog signals via connecting HRS200’s BNC port to the oscilloscope. Under High Resolution Mode, user requires to check “LED Off”... -
Page 15: Instruction For Different Version Of Hrs
*Tested by Konica Minolta illuminance meter, model T-10MA 1.4.4 Instruction for different version of HRS The photodiode detection range of HRS100+ and HRS200 was enhanced in July, 2017. Therefore, HRS series can measure DUTs with higher LED brightness after the enhancement. -
Page 16: Cautions
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Former Version Background color is all white Version Background color of PD Signal Display section is gray Two different PD scale ranges: “1000” and “10000” 1.5 Cautions ➢ We suggest warm up HRS unit for at least 5 minutes before testing. ➢... - Page 17 Please contact WhaleTeq (service@whaleteq.com) for details of enabling all the other databases. ➢ When HRS100+/HRS200 is powered by batteries and not in use, please switch off the power to save battery life. ➢ The blinking Power LED is the indication of low battery. Please replace with new batteries immediately.
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Page 18: Usage In Standalone Mode
6. Observe Analog Signals of Photodiode via HRS200 BNC Port If user would like to observe DUT LED’s waveform, user can connect HRS200 to the oscilloscope via HRS200’s PD BNC port. When connecting, user can directly observe HRS200’s hardware signals and it gives a higher accuracy compared with HRS software... -
Page 19: Pc Software Mode
․ When the installation is completed, HRS software would be executed automatically. User can also execute HRS software via selecting “All Programs” “WhaleTeq” “WhaleTeq” in Windows startup program manager. Relative to normal PC processing, there is no special use of PC speed. However, there has been noted a slow increase in system RAM usage over long periods of time up to 30-40MB (related to MS Windows “garbage collection”). -
Page 20: First Time Using Whaleteq Product - Usb Driver Installation
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual If HRS software can’t be executed properly or this is the first time using WhaleTeq product, please refer to section 3.1.3 and 3.1.4 to confirm that USB driver and Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 are all installed. -
Page 21: Hrs200 Software Operation
Microsoft website. Please click here to watch the tutorial video (from 2:03). 3.2 HRS200 Software Operation 3.2.1 Main Mode The screen in Main Mode can be briefly separated into two parts: “LED” relative settings are on upper half “PD”... - Page 22 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 04 – PI Value： This parameter simulates different AC/DC ratio. Please refer to Section1.1.2 for more details. 05 – Save to HRS： Save DC Level and PI value into HRS internal system memory as the startup default values.
- Page 23 LED could emit the N Max Peak in particular seconds. Therefore, there are 4 parameters for user settings: HRS200 software would have missed certain <120μs signals. Therefore, WhaleTeq strongly suggests to observe HRS200’s PD signal directly by connecting HRS200’s PD BNC port with the oscilloscope.
- Page 24 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual ․ Peak Lower Limit: Set the acceptable minimum limit for the brightness of LED. ․ Peak Upper Limit: Set the acceptable maximum limit for the brightness of LED. ․ Testing Seconds: The shorter testing time for production test is better. Therefore, we provide “Testing Seconds”...
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Page 25: Fine Tune Mode
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 3.2.2 Fine Tune Mode Below are the details of Fine Tune Mode interface: 01 – Synchronized Pulse： Select whether HRS LED flashes synchronously with DUT LED. 02 – Waveform Setting： Allows user to select Sine wave, Triangle wave, and PPG wave in the test. 03 –... -
Page 26: Play Raw Data Mode
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 09 – Output Waveform： Provides a semi-real time graphical display of the current signal 3.2.3 Play Raw Data Mode Play Raw Data mode supports the following waveform types: (1) Built-in clinical databases - HRS software has built-in several clinical symptom waveforms. - Page 27 Please follow the below instructions to initiate the use: For HRS200 serial number after WHR1602025, please directly download the latest HRS software (V1.0.0.6) for the trial use of AF database playback function. If HRS200 serial number is before WHR1602025, please contact WhaleTeq for the upgrade solution.
- Page 28 Step 2. Select the preferred record and click “OK” * Note. Only the first record is available as the trial purpose. Please contact WhaleTeq (service@whaleteq.com) to enable all the database records. Step 3. Click “Play” Step 4. Adjust “DC” value to change the LED brightness and adjust “AC” value...
- Page 29 Please follow the below steps to activate all clinical databases. Step 1. Click “Database” and select 2 record or any other databases which can’t not use. Step 2. Select and copy HRS ID. Send HRS ID to service@whaleteq.com request Activation Key.
- Page 30 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Step 3. Key-in or paste Activation Key to activate the full access of HRS Full Database Set. 3.2.3.2 Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Normal Range Signal Please follow the below instructions if you’d like to pay recorded PPG waveforms from statistic condition of human activities.
- Page 31 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Step 4. Click “Save” to save preferred parameters. “Restore” button is used for loading saved parameters. 3.2.3.3 Play Recorded Raw Data Waveform with Dynamic Range Signal If the raw data you recorded is from human motion state, it is necessary to use a special mode called “Dynamic”...
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Page 32: Command Mode
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Step 4. Adjust Gain, Offset, Resample parameters to change brightness, baseline and so on. Gain : Adjust the overall signal amplitude Offset : Adjust the overall signal brightness Resample : Adjust speed. Can also use to test the same waveform with different BPM values. - Page 33 PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual 01 – Save File： Save the completed command list into local PC. 02 – Load File： Load the command file from local PC. 03 – Execute Command： Play and execute the programmed commands. 04 –...
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Page 34: Hrs Software And Firmware Update
3.3 HRS Software and Firmware Update HRS unit which were shipped from early 2017 does all support firmware update. HRS software supports auto-update after software version 1.0.0.6. If you have any questions, please contact WhaleTeq for detailed information. 3.3.1 Software and Firmware Auto Update... -
Page 35: Manually Update Firmware
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual It would directly update your firmware or software to the latest version when you click “Yes”. 3.3.2 Manually Update Firmware Please follow the below steps to update firmware manually: Step 1: Connect HRS unit to PC and launch HRS software Step 2: Move the cursor to title bar and right click to select “About”... -
Page 36: Contact Whaleteq
PPG Heart Rate Simulator Test System | User Manual Step 6. Please restart the system to complete firmware update process. Contact WhaleTeq WHALETEQ Co., LTD service@whaleteq.com | (O)+886 2 2596 0701 9F, No.27, Minquan W. Rd., Taipei City 10452, Taiwan...
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