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ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC PC - CONTROLLED
SYSTEM “MITSAR – EEG”

OPERATION MANUAL
MIRN. 943119. 001 RE

Saint Petersburg, 2007

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Attention
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Mitsar Co Ltd. makes
no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Mitsar assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Mitsar makes no commitment
to update or to keep current the information contained in this document.

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prior written consent of Mitsar Co Ltd.

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In case of any troubles, problems or requests please do not hesitate to contact us:
in writing: Mitsar [Link].
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via E-mail: info@[Link]

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Mitsar Product Warranty

Mitsar warrants that each product we sell you is free from defects in labor and materials and
shall conform to its product specifications as defined in the user documentation. If the product
does not function as warranted during the warranty period, we will repair or replace it without
charge. If in our judgment we are unable to do so, you may return it to us and we will refund
your money.

Limit of Warranty
Misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, improper
maintenance, or damage caused by a product for which we are not responsible may void the
warranty. Certain components may have separate warranty periods as stated in the product
user documentation. Consumables are not covered under warranty.

Items Not Covered by Warranty

We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product. We provide certain non-
Mitsar products on an “as is” basis. Non-Mitsar manufacturers or suppliers may provide their
own warranties to you. Separate software warranty is provided with software user
documentation.

Customer Responsibility
This product and its components will perform reliably only when operated and maintained in
accordance with the instructions contained in this manual, accompanying labels and inserts. A
defective product should not be used. Parts which may be broken or missing or those that are
clearly worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced immediately with clean, genuine
replacement parts that have been manufactured by or available from Mitsar.

The responsibility of Mitsar for a non-functioning product is limited by the warranty set forth
in this guide. Should repair or replacement of this product become necessary after the
expiration of the warranty, the customer should seek advice from Mitsar prior to such repair
or replacement. If this product is in need of repair, it should not be used until all repairs have
been made and the unit is functioning properly and is ready for use.

The owner of this product has the sole responsibility for any malfunction resulting from
improper use or maintenance, or repair done by anyone other than a qualified Mitsar
representative and from any malfunction caused by any parts that have been damaged or
modified by anyone other than a qualified Mitsar representative.

The owner of this product has the sole responsibility for connection devices to the system not
corresponded to the electrical safety requirements class I, type BF, standards IEC 60601-
1:1988, IEC 60601-2-26:1994, IEC 60601-1-1:1992, IEC 60601-1-2:1993, IEC 60601-1-
4:1996, CISPR 14 1 Ed. 3.0, Add 1, 2 : 1993-1998 for medical devices.

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Mitsar Warranty and Post-Guarantee Obligations

1. The manufacturer guarantees compliance of the system with technical specifications

subject to the customer’s fulfillment of operating requirements described below.
2. Warranty period is 24 months beginning with the date of installation and commission (date
of signing of the commission deed). If the BSC delivery set includes a computer and/or other
computer equipment, video camera, etc., warranties for such equipment shall be stipulated
separately.
3. Warranty for electrodes and electrode fixing devices is 12 months if not stipulated
otherwise by the electrode manufacturer.
4. During warranty period the manufacturer will provide for the customer necessary
consultation regarding operation of the system.
5. During warranty period the manufacturer undertakes, against presentation of the filled
guarantee coupon, to restore serviceability of the system by means of setting-up, repair, or
replacement of the entire device or its parts.
6. The manufacturer shall inform the customer during warranty period on all new
developments and modifications of the system, and shall suggest substitution of earlier
software versions for upgraded ones free of charge.
7. Post-guarantee service for the system shall be carried out by the manufacturer under
separate contract with the customer.
8. The warranty will be considered void:
• In a case of absence of guarantee coupon with date of commission, manufacturer’s
signature and stamp.
• In a case of broken seals;
• In a case of mechanical damages caused during operation;
• If a liquid was poured over/into the device, including leakage of batteries of a type not
recommended by the manufacturer;
• If batteries of not recommended type and/or voltage were used;
• In a case of attempts of unauthorized repair or changes in internal connections;
• If illegal copies of “Mitsar” software were used.
9. The present warranty does not include replacement of electrode sockets and battery
cartridge, and replacement of batteries. Such defects may be eliminated at the customer’s
request against separate charge.
10. The present warranty does not concern equipment not included into the delivery set (see
section 3.1 hereinabove), if not stipulated otherwise by the delivery contract.
11. Guarantee coupons are enclosed.

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Safety Summary
Read and follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES provided in this guide. To avoid
the possibility of injury, damage to your system or data loss, always observe these safety
precautions during system operation.

WARNINGS

Only trained personnel familiar with safety regulations is allowed to operate the EEG system.
Only personnel properly trained to operate the Mitsar-EEG system should use it for patient
testing.
The personal computer (as a part of Mitsar-EEG system) must not be situated closer than 1.5
m from a patient.
PC, monitor and printer (as a part of Mitsar-EEG system) must be connected to power supply
line only via socket equipped with ground contact.
Do not turn on any system power until all cables have been properly connected and verified.
To reduce the risk of patient injury, turn on any system power before beginning of connection
any patient electrodes.
To reduce the risk of patient injury, disconnect all recording and stimulating electrodes from
the system before you turn off system power.
Connect patient electrodes to fully electrically isolated physiological devices only.
Connection to any other devices or external electrical oulets may result in personal injury.
Any devices connected to Mitsar-EEG system should be certified by Mitsar Co LTD. to
provide the conformity of system to requirements for leakage current in accordance with the
standard IEC 60601-1-1:1992 for medical electrical systems.

CAUTIONS

Proper use of this system depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels.
Turn OFF system power before connecting or disconnecting any system component(s) or
accessories. You may damage the device(s).
Do not disconnect or reconnect any system components or accessories with the system
powered on. You may damage the components.
A power interruption that occurs during a recording session may cause loss of data in that
recording. If you experience frequent power interruptions, Mitsar recommends the usage of
an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to help prevent power interruptions.
Do not autoclave any parts of Mitsar-EEG system.
Do not use acetone for cleaning the components of system.

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Continuous impedance checking may need to be disabled if the impedance check signal
interferes with other equipment.

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Contents
1. Mitsar-EEG System overview ...............................................................................3
1.1. Available additional manuals ..............................................................................3
1.2. Delivery set .........................................................................................................4
1.3. USB KEY configurations.....................................................................................5
2. Mitsar-EEG Additional information ........................................................................6
2.1. Software components. ........................................................................................6
2.2. Electrodes...........................................................................................................6
2.3. Antivirus software ...............................................................................................7
2.4. System installation..............................................................................................7
2.5. Switching On ......................................................................................................7
2.6. Switching Off ......................................................................................................8
2.7 Leakage current...................................................................................................8
2.8. Transportation. ...................................................................................................8
2.9. Utilization. ...........................................................................................................8
3. Mitsar-EEG Amplifiers technical data....................................................................9
3.1 Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifier ....................................................................................9
3.1.1. Basic technical data: ..................................................................................10
3.1.2. The Amplifiers functional diagrams. ...........................................................14
3.1.3. Principle of operation..................................................................................16
3.1.4. Safety measures ........................................................................................16
3.1.5. Starting up ...............................................................................................17
3.1.6. Operation procedures.............................................................................19
3.1.7. Maintenance............................................................................................21
3.1.8. Troubleshooting guide.............................................................................21
3.2 Mitsar-EEG-202 amplifier ..................................................................................23
3.2.1. Basic technical data: ..................................................................................24
3.2.2. The Amplifiers functional diagram. .............................................................27
3.2.3. Principle of operation..................................................................................28
3.2.4. Safety measures ........................................................................................28
3.2.5. Starting up ...............................................................................................29
3.2.6. Operation procedures.............................................................................30
3.2.7. Maintenance............................................................................................33
3.2.8. Troubleshooting guide.............................................................................33
4. Mitsar-EEG connection diograms .......................................................................34
4.1. EEG recording with model 104xxxx and 105xxxx amplifiers. ...........................34
4.2. EEG recording with model 106xxxx and 107xxxx amplifiers. ...........................35
4.3. EEG recording with model 401xxxx and 403xxxx amplifiers. ...........................36
4.4. EEG recording with model 404xxxx and 406xxxx amplifiers. ...........................37
4.5. ERP recording with Mitsar-EEG amplifiers. ......................................................38
4.6. Video EEG with Mitsar-EEG amplifiers.............................................................39
4.7. Two cameras with Video EEG with Mitsar-EEG amplifiers...............................41
5. Mitsar-EEG driver installation..............................................................................42
5.1. Amplifier driver installation................................................................................42
5.2. USB KEY driver installation. .............................................................................45
6. Mitsar-EEG software installation .........................................................................47
6.1. WinEEG program installation............................................................................47
6.2. WinEEG program initial setup and testing. .......................................................50
6.3. WinEEG program initial setup of video EEG option..........................................52
6.4. Initial equipment preparation for carrying out ERP studies...............................53
7. Mitsar-EEG software quick review ......................................................................56
7.1. WinEEG program main functions. ....................................................................56
7.2. PSYTASK program introduction .......................................................................58
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7.3. Quick EEG recording. .......................................................................................59

8. DEED OF COMMISSION....................................................................................61
9. DATA ON INSTALLATION AND ASSIGNMENT TO OPERATION ....................62

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1. Mitsar-EEG System overview

The electroencephalographic PC-controlled system “Mitsar-EEG” (hereinafter: the
EEG system) is purposed for acquisition, storage at personal computer’s HDD, processing,
displaying at PC’s display and printing out of electroencephallographic signals. The devices
are intended for the clinical observation of electroencephalogram (EEG), video EEG and
evoked (event related) potentials (ERP) recording for the diagnostics of brain diseases. The
software package for MS Windows XP allow to perform an advanced computerized analysis
of the EEG on the standard personal computer or Notebook including digital filtering,
montage reformatting, spectra and coherence analysis, topographic mapping and etc.
The EEG-system includes the biosignals converter (hereinafter: the Amplifiers) The
Amplifiers is controlled by means of the specially developed computer software.
Mitsar-EEG device is not sterile.
Device does not directly contact the patients. Accessories that contact patients, such as
electrodes and caps, are the same as used with the legally marketed devices or are comprised
of the same components materials as legally marketed accessories.
The system is intended for use in functional diagnostics wards and departments at out-
patient’s clinics, hospitals, health research institutes, health centers and other medical
institutions. Patient population includes adults, children and infants.
This document if intended for administrative personal of medical institute or clinic,
medical doctors and medical nurses and other medical staff.
The personal intended to work with the EEG system should be experienced enough in
technique of clinical EEG observation. The user should be familiar with operation system
Windows XP also.

1.1. Available additional manuals

There are additional manuals in which the detailed information about software of
system is included.
1. User manual for WinEEG program. The WinEEG program is intended for
recording and processing EEG, Video EEG and event related potentials
observation.
2. User manual for PSYTASK program. The PSYTASK program is intended for
synchronous stimuli presentation during EEG recording for event related studies.

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1.2. Delivery set

The delivery set can include the next components in dependence on customer order:
No Component Quantity
.
1. The Amplifier Mitsar-EEG-201, Model 104xxxx1 with 4 batteries. 1 piece2
2. The Amplifier Mitsar-EEG-201, Model 105xxxx1 with 4 batteries. 1 piece2
3. The Amplifier Mitsar-EEG-201, Model 106xxxx1 with 4 batteries. 1 piece2
4. The Amplifier Mitsar-EEG-201, Model 107xxxx1 with 4 batteries. 1 piece2
5. The Amplifier Mitsar-EEG-202, Model 401xxxx1 with power adapter for medical device. 1 piece2
6. The Amplifier Mitsar-EEG-202, Model 403xxxx1 with power adapter for medical device. 1 piece2
7. The Amplifier Mitsar-EEG-202, Model 404xxxx1 with power adapter for medical device. 1 piece2
8. The Amplifier Mitsar-EEG-202, Model 406xxxx1 with power adapter for medical device. 1 piece2
9. Software with user manuals for EEG recording and processing 1 set
3
10. Advanced software with user manuals for EEG and ERP recording and processing 1 set
11. Advanced software with user manuals for video EEG3 1 set
3
12. EEG electrodes and caps 1 set
13. ECG electrodes connection cable 1 piece
14. Operation manual 1 piece
15. PC connection cable 5-7 meter 1 piece
16. USB KEY 1 piece
17. Tripod3 1 piece
3
18. Photostimulator with cables and power adapter 1 piece
3
19. Patient warning button 1 piece
20. Null modem cable3 1 piece

21. Desktop computer for data acquisition3,4 1 piece

3,4
22. Laptop computer for data acquisition 1 piece
23. Desktop computer for stimuli presentation3,4 1 piece
3,4
24. Printer 1 piece
25. Video capture card3 1 piece
3, 4
26. Video camera with set of cables 1 piece
27. Video camera remote control with set of cables3 1 piece
3
28. IR light source 1 piece
3
29. Power supply for video camera, camera remote control and IR light source 1 piece
3
30. Microphone and microphone amplifier (if necessary) 1 piece
1
The description of this model is places below. Here “xxxx” is a serial number.
2
The type of amplifiers depends of the customer’s order.
3
To be delivered at customer order.
4
The configuration or model should be discussed with customer.

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The minimal configuration of Mitsar-EEG system includes:

1. One of amplifiers (Item 1.-8.)
2. Software with user manuals (Item 9.)
3. ECG electrodes connection cable (Item 13.)
4. Operation manual (Item 14.)
5. PC connection cable (Item 15.)
6. USB KEY (Item 16.)
1.3. USB KEY configurations.
A number of WinEEG functions are protected by special electronic device (USB
KEY) connected to USB. To open their functionality it is necessary to connect USB KEY to
USB and install driver for this device.
The possible configurations of USB KEY are enumerated in the following table.

USB KEY label EEG ERP Video EEG Normative

recording recording recording database
comparison
EEG-Base + - - -
EEG + + - -
EEG+Video + + + -
EEG+DB + + - +
EEG+DB+Video + + + +

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2. Mitsar-EEG Additional information

2.1. Software components.

Most important component of system is the software. It controls the hardware

components, acquires the data, processes the data, displays and prints out them, stores the
data to hard disk and provides user interface. The software includes the next modules:
1. WinEEG base version. This is a program for recording and processing EEG.
2. WinEEG advanced version for ERP studies. This program includes also options
intended for ERP and event related EEG changes studies.
3. WinEEG advanced version for video EEG. This program includes also option
intended for video EEG.
4. PSYTASK. This is a program for synchronous presentation of visual and acoustic
stimuli with EEG recording during ERP studies.

2.2. Electrodes.

Electrodes and electrodes caps are important component of EEG system but they are
delivered separately. Mistar Co. Ltd recommends use the standard electrodes with touch
proof connectors, ElectroCap electrode positioning system (Electro-Cap International Inc.,
USA) or any compatible electrodes cap . All electrodes used together with Mitsar-EEG
system should be certified. Mitsar Co Ltd. does not provide the warranties of appropriate
quality of EEG recording if not certified or damaged electrodes are used.

ATTENTION! The usage not certified electrodes can damage the system.

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2.3. Antivirus software

The Mitsar-EEG system software can interfere with antivirus software. This can result
in data loss during EEG recording. The active scanning is not recommended. Do not use the
scanning during EEG recording.

2.4. System installation.

Before the beginning of installation read attentively this manual.

1. Start with installation from checking the components and cables. Be sure that these
components have no damage.
2. Connect the components in accordance with connection diagrams presented in this
manual below (see Chapter 4.).
3. Connect system to power source. The power supply requirement is present at next
table.
Power supply voltage 100-240 B
Power supply frequency 50-60 Hz
Power consumption (not 20 W
including the computers)
4. Turn on the system.
5. Install the system specific drivers and software and test the EEG system in
correspondents to instructions presented in this manual below (see Chapter 5 and 6).

ATTENTION! There are no parts inside the EEG system components

which should be maintained by user except the batteries inside Mitsar-
EEG-201 amplifiers.

ATTENTION! Do not open EEG system cases if the system is connected

to power source.

2.5. Switching On

ATTENTION! Switch on the system before connection the electrodes to

patient.

WARNING! Turn off the system before connection additional components

and peripheral devices.
To switch on the system press “Power” button on PC.

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2.6. Switching Off

ATTENTION! Disconnect the electrodes from the patient before

switching off the system.

Close all application and turn off Windows before switching of the system.

Switch off the system before disconnecting it from power supply.

2.7 Leakage current.

The EEG system conjointly with a line-supplied PC complies with the electrical safety
requirements class I, type BF, standards IEC 60601-1:1988, IEC 60601-2-26:1994, IEC
60601-1-1:1992, IEC 60601-1-2:1993, IEC 60601-1-4:1996, CISPR 14-1 Ed. 3.0, Add 1, 2
:1993-98.

The standard IEC 60601-1:1988 defines the permissible leakage current. The
connection several systems to the patient the leakage current will sum that can result to not
permissible value of total leakage current and running the risk of patient injury. Check the
total value of leakage current of several systems before connection them to the patient.

2.8. Transportation.

Turn off the system before transportation.

2.9. Utilization.

The utilization of the system and the batteries should be done in correspondence to the
domestic regulation.

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3. Mitsar-EEG Amplifiers technical data

3.1 Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifier

The EEG system complies in accordance with the requirements of technical

specifications TU 9441-001-25890578-99.

The EEG-system includes the multi-channel bio-signal amplifier, the personal

computer in a desktop or portable (notebook-type) case and additional accessories. The
Amplifier is controlled by means of the specially developed computer software.

The Amplifier is designed in four modifications: Model 104xxxx, Model 105xxxx,

Model 106xxxx, Model 107xxxx. (where xxxx – serial number). The Amplifiers connector
layout is presented on Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1. Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifier connectors layout for models 104xxxx and

105xxxx.

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Figure 2. Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifier connectors layout for models 106xxxx and

107xxxx.

ATTENTION! The Fpz and Oz EEG input connectors absent in Model

104xxxx and Model106xxx.

ATTENTION! The 19 channels EEG cap connector is absent in Model

104xxxx and Model106xxx

3.1.1. Basic technical data:

1. Weight of the Amplifier: not more than 1 kg. Weight of the package without a
computer and a printer: not more than 10 kg.
2. Dimensions of the Amplifier (without tripod): 185 х 135 х 45 mm.
3. The Amplifier operates by computer system.

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4. Mitsar-EEG-201 is provided from internal power supply (four dry cells or storage
batteries, type AA (R6), supply voltage: 3.0 to 6.5 V, 48 mА).
5. The Amplifier consumption current: not more than 0.048 A.
6. The Amplifier total operation time with one set of alkaline batteries: not less than
50 hours.
7. PC interface: USB.
8. Digital sampling rate per channel: 250 or 500 Hz.
9. Calibration signals: square-wave 0.5 Hz, 200 μV.
10. Number of channels

Model EEG channels Poly channels TTL inputs

104xxxx 19 1 0
105xxxx 21 1 0
106xxxx 19 1 2
107xxxx 21 1 2

10. EEG channel characteristics:

10.1. Input voltage range: 10 to 1000 μV.
10.2. Permissible error for voltage measurements:
within the range of 10 μV to 50 μV: ± 10 %;
within the range of 50 μV to 1000 μV: ± 5 %.
10.3. Input resistance: not less than 200 МΩ.
10.4. Irregularity of the frequency amplitude response not more than 10 % within the
designated frequency range:

Model
104xxxx 1 to 17.5 Hz
105xxxx 0.65 to 35 Hz
106xxxx 1 to 17.5 Hz
107xxxx 0.65 to 35 Hz

10.5. Lower threshold frequency of the Low Cut filter (High Pass filters) at level 0.7:

Model Hz Hz (digital) Hz (digital)

104xxxx 0.32 ± 0.06 1.6 ± 0.32 5.0 ± 1.0
105xxxx 0.5 ± 0.1 1.6 ± 0.32 5.0 ± 1.0
106xxxx 0.32 ± 0.06 1.6 ± 0.32 5.0 ± 1.0
107xxxx 0.5 ± 0.1 1.6 ± 0.32 5.0 ± 1.0

10.6. Upper threshold frequency of the High Cut filter (Low Pass filter) at level 0.7:

Model Hz Hz (digital) Hz (digital)

104xxxx 35 ± 3.5 30 ± 3 15 ± 1.5

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105xxxx 70 ± 7 30 ± 3 15 ± 1.5
106xxxx 35 ± 3.5 30 ± 3 15 ± 1.5
107xxxx 70 ± 7 30 ± 3 15 ± 1.5

10.7. Notch filter 50/60 Hz frequency: not less than 40 dB.

10.8. Internal noise voltage reduced to input within the range of 0.5 to30 Hz: not more
than 2 μV (p-p).
10.9. Common mode rejection ratio: Typically 100dB at 50 or 60 Hz.
10.10. Channels interference factor: within ± 2 %.
10.11. Permissible ratio error limits for time domain within the range of 0.2 to 10 s: ±
5 %.
10.11. Input impedance: not less than 200 MΩ.

11. POLY channel characteristics.

ATTENTION! The POLY channel is intended for ECG signal input and
representation. As the POLY channel does not comply the requirements of
standard for measuring ECG channel especially due to low time constant
that will result to distortion of the QRS complex, the incoming ECG signal
may not be used for calculation of the ECG parameters and for diagnosing
based on the curve shape. The incoming ECG signal can be used for visual
estimation of the position and for calculation of time delays between the R-
wave position and some other EEG waveforms.

ATTENTION! The POLY channels can be used for measurement patient

response parameters using “Patient warning button” during Event-Related
Potentials recording.
11.1. Input voltage range: 0.03 to 5 mV.
11.2. Voltage relative deviation from prescribed value within the range of 0.1 to 5
mV: not more than ± 15 %.
11.3. Irregularity of the frequency-amplitude response within the range of 1 to 17.5
Hz: not more than ± 15 %.
11.4. Common mode rejection ratio: not less than 80 dB.
11.5. Internal noise voltage reduced to input within the range of 0.5 to 15 Hz: not
more than 10 μV (p-p).
11.6. Permissible ratio error limits for time domain within the range of 0.2 to 10 s: ± 5
%.
11.7. Input impedance: not less than 100 MΩ.
12. Average operating time: not less than 8 hours per day.

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13. Electrical safety of the Amplifiers complies with the requirements for instruments
with internal power supply, type BF, standards IEC 60601-1:1988, IEC 60601-2-
26:1994.
14. The EEG system complete with line-powered PC complies with the electrical
safety requirements: class I, type BF, standards IEC 60601-1:1988, IEC 60601-2-
26:1994 and IEC 60601-1-1:1992
15. Electromagnetic compatibility of the EEG system complies with requirements of
standard IEC 60601-1-2:1993.
16. Working condition:
temperature range: +10 to +35°C;
moisture range: 25 to 95% (without condensation).

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3.1.2. The Amplifiers functional diagrams.

Figure 3. Functional diagram of Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifier for models 104xxxx and

105xxxx.

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Figure 4. Functional diagram of Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifier for models 106xxxx and

107xxxx.

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3.1.3. Principle of operation.

EEG system is intended only for medical purposes and it used to measure and to
record the electrical activity of the patient brain. EEG and ECG signals are obtained by
placing electrodes on the patient and enter the multichannel voltage amplifier.
The voltage amplifier amplifies the signals up to the level coordinated to the ADC’s
range and the signals come through analog filters (HF and LF first-order filters are used).
The amplified signals are reduced to common signal by means of the voltage
switching unit. The resulting signal enters the ADC input, and the ADC converts it into
digital signal consequently for each channel. The ADC converts the signals into 16-bit digital
code (65536 quantization levels).
Synchronization of operation for the voltage switching unit and the ADC, control for
photostimulator and data communication with the PC, are provided by the microcontroller.
The data are sent to the PC through a standard serial interface type USB via the decoupling
device and the level converter. The decoupling device acts as a reinforced isolation and may
withstand AC voltage of 4 kV for 1 minute.
The power supply of the Amplifiers is the batteries. Necessary internal voltages are
generated by the internal power source (DC/DC converter) which is turned on by software
command and is kept in ON state by special commands. The power source switch off
automatically in 2 - 5 seconds after the program stops transmitting commands for keeping ON
or after interruption of PC connection.
The system software provides creation of data files for input signal, digital filtration of
the data, displaying of those as curves at a PC’s monitor (memory oscilloscope mode), storing
of the data on the PC’s hard disk, and further processing and analysis of signals.
EEG analysis features are described in the user’s manual for the software.

3.1.4. Safety measures

1. Regarding operation safety the Amplifiers complies with the requirements of
standard IEC 60601-1-92 as a device with internal BF type power source. The EEG system
conjointly with a line-supplied PC complies with the electrical safety requirements class I,
type BF, standards IEC 60601-1:1988, IEC 60601-2-26:1994, IEC 60601-1-1:1992.
2. General safety of the EEG system is provided by fulfillment of the requirements of
standard IEC 60601-1-1:1992.
3. The Amplifiers operates in a patient’s environment.
4. The personal computer represents a subsystem of non-medical equipment and must
be situated at distance from a patient providing impossibility of intended or accidental contact
between a patient and the PC.
5. The integrated insulating decoupling device in the amplification module supports
appropriate safety levels for the amplification module and for personal computer after
interconnection.
6. Electric strength of the isolation between the operating parts and the PC connection
cable (reinforced isolation) withstands AC voltage of 4 kV at operating temperature.

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7. The connection cable has the length of 4 m at least for removing the PC from a
patient’s environment.

8. ATTENTION! The PC must not be situated closer than 1.5 m from a

patient.

Figure 5. An example of patient environment

9. ATTENTION! PC, monitor and printer must be connected to power

supply line only via socket equipped with ground contact.
10. Electric strength of the PC’s insulation against power line must be not less than
1500 V.
11. The Amplifiers has the decoupling device providing electric strength not less than
4 kV AC for computer connection circuits.
12. Only trained personnel familiar with safety regulations is allowed to operate the
EEG system.

3.1.5. Starting up
1. First engaging and testing of the equipment should be carried out by the
manufacturer’s representative(s) or by personnel specially trained by the manufacturer.

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2. The system’s operation site.

The EEG system “Mitsar-EEG” does not require a special screened camera subject to
absence of closely situated interference source (radio or TV transmitter, power transformer,
radar station, X-ray unit, physiotherapy equipment, etc.).
3. Place the EEG system’s components at the site in accordance to safety measures
described herein.
4. Open the battery compartment and insert batteries into the cartridge. Strictly
observe the batteries’ polarity. Now the unit is ready for operation.
5. Install the Amplifiers unit onto the tripod and install the Amplifiers in a proper
place, adjusting the tripod height. It is not recommended to place the Amplifiers close to
concrete or metal structures or close to power lines; that may cause additional 50/60 Hz stray
pick-up.
6. Connecting the Amplifiers to the computer.
The Amplifiers is connected to the computer via serial port type USB. In order to
connect them insert one connector of the cable into the PC’s port and the other plug into the
appropriate Amplifier connector.
The connector at the Amplifier’s case is not used for another purpose. Direct the
cable’s connector properly, it should come into the socket without excessive force.
For correct choice of the PC’s connector see the computer user’s manual.
7. Methods of installation and use of the software are given in Chapter 6 of this
manual.
After installation of the software carry out trial operation of the system in accordance
to the instructions presented in Chapter 6 of this manual.
8. Recommendations on adjustment of computer.
The present section describes elimination of possible faults during the first starting-up
or reinstallation of the software to a new computer. When similar fault appears during normal
operation, the reason will likely be another.
All the activities described hereinafter should be executed by a qualified computer
expert only. The actions of an inexperienced user may cause not repairable damage to the
computer.
After switching the device on the signal comes to input for 1 to 10 seconds, after that
the input disconnects and the device switches off.
In this case you have to carry out the following procedures (for PCs equipped with
processors Celeron, Pentium III or higher):
a) Replace the batteries for new ones and start the device up again; if the situation
repeats, then:
b) Enter program CMOS Setup while starting up the computer;
c) Enter the following settings (names may vary depending on a motherboard’s type):
Virus Warning – Disabled
Power Management – disable Energy Saving function

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3.1.6. Operation procedures

1. Operating the software.
Usage of the software is described in the user’s manual included in the set of delivery
of the system.
2. Reference input connectors.
Reference input connectors (A1 and A2) may be connected by the Amplifier’s internal
switch at the software command.
In case if input connectors A1 and A2 are connected it is possible to use as ear average
referent: (A1+A2)/2 or as independent referent used instead of ear (parietal, frontal, etc.)
position; in this case you may apply one or two reference electrodes.
In case if input connectors A1 and A2 are disconnected it is possible to use as
referents: A1, A2 or (A1+A2)/2; in this case you should apply two reference electrodes.
3. Neutral (“ground”) input connectors.
For successful EEG recording you must use one or two neutral electrodes. Connectors
for these electrodes are marked “N”.
If the neutral electrode is disconnected or defective, instead of EEG, you can observe,
as usual, a distorted low frequency signal, 50(60) Hz interference or saturated amplifiers with
pencil-beam pattern.
A special neutral ECG electrode is not provided. For ECG recording, the potential of
appropriate EEG electrode is used.
4. EEG exploration features.
The main reason of unsatisfactory operation of the EEG system may lie in sporadic
line 50(60) Hz interferences or high frequency interferences. These interferences may be
caused by various reasons:
The electrodes are contaminated. Follow electrode maintenance instructions enclosed
to electrodes.
Unsatisfactory applying of signal electrodes (additional indication for that is 50(60)
Hz picked up in one or more channels).
Unsatisfactory applying of neutral or reference electrodes (additional indication for
that is strong 50(60) Hz pickup in one or more channels).
The electrodes’ wires or connectors are damaged.
Powerful electric equipment presents in the neighborhood of the EEG room which
generates strong noise (X-ray installations, physiotherapy equipment, etc.).
Computer grounding is poor or absent.
The Amplifiers to computer connecting cable runs right against the computer’s
monitor.
There are some individual properties of the patient’s skin or his/her mental state. In
this case it is necessary to apply the electrodes more thoroughly, to set the patient at rest, to
ask him/her to relax.
A list of reasons causing noises or disturbances during EEG taking is given hereunder:

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№ Reason Permanent Temporary

disturbance disturbance
1 Computer is not grounded or it has a poor ground Yes Yes
connection.
2 Pulsing photostimulator is not grounded or it has a poor Yes Yes
ground connection*
3 The Amplifiers is installed too close to computer’s Yes
monitor.
4 The Amplifiers connecting cable runs right against the Yes
computer’s monitor.
5 There is powerful electric equipment in the neighborhood Yes
of the EEG room which generates strong noise (X-ray
installations, physiotherapy equipment, etc.).

6 There is radio or TV transmitter, radar station or cellular Yes Yes

communication unit in the vicinity of the building (the
distance depends on the unit’s capacity).
7 The Amplifiers is placed right against the wall under Yes
which electric lines or cables are run
8 The Amplifiers is placed too close to a wide metal surface Yes Yes
(metal closet, box, safe, etc.) or to a wall behind which
such object is placed.
9 There is a cable line with defective or ungrounded screen Yes Yes
(TV, computer network, etc.) in the wall.
10 There is a sparkling electric switch, defective fluorescent Yes
lamp(s) or such lamp(s) with a defective starter.
11 There is a working engine source closely outside the Yes
building.
12 Domestic electric appliances (microwave oven, coffee Yes
grinder, etc.) are on at the time of examination.
13 Cellular or radio telephone is used at the time of Yes
exploration.
* Necessity of photostimulator grounding depends on the device type and means of connection to the Amplifiers
(regular or optical cable).
The permanent disturbance means a disturbance (noise) which is always present at an
EEG record. The temporary disturbance means a disturbance (noise) which appears at the
record from time to time.
It is recommended to start search for unsatisfactory record quality reason from
electrode applying quality and operating condition, and from grounding connection and its
quality.

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Use a possibility to check electrode operating impedance. The instrument provides

high quality EEG recording if the resistance is less than 20 kΩ; it is recommended to achieve
resistance less than 10 kΩ, and in a case of strong radio interference – less than 5 kΩ.
Elimination of reasons 5 and 9 may require installation of the equipment in another
room; elimination of reasons 5, 6 and 9 may require a screened room.
5. Switching off.
The Amplifiers switches off automatically after discontinuance of signals input,
disconnection of connecting cable or switching the computer off. There are no other measures
required for switch the Amplifiers off.
It is recommended to take the batteries out the compartment if service interruption
exceeds one month presumably.
6. Power cells.
The Amplifiers is energized from four batteries or accumulators type AA (R6).
Non-hermetic batteries should not be used for power supply of the Amplifiers. It is
recommended to use alkaline cells or Ni-Mn accumulators from well-known manufacturers.

3.1.7. Maintenance
1. It is recommended to take the batteries out the compartment if service interruption
exceeds one month presumably.
2. Exhausted batteries should be replaced by new ones when required. The signs of
batteries’ exhaust are:
• Special warning message about necessity of battery change.
• More and more frequent warning “No response from ADC” or “No reply from
the device” or “Channel faulty”.
3. The device should be cleaned by standard means.

ATTENTION! Do not autoclave any parts of Mitsar-EEG system.

ATTENTION! Do not use acetone for cleaning the components of system.

4. The electrodes should be cleaned and sterilized by as described into their
accompanying documentation.

3.1.8. Troubleshooting guide

Possible problems and methods of their elimination are given in the table below:

Problem: symptoms Reason Method of elimination

After signal input attempt the Poor connection of the Check the connection.
power indicator remains dim. interface cable connector.

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After signal input attempt the Batteries low. Check the batteries. Replace if
power indicator remains dim. necessary.
After signal input attempt the Serial computer port Check the computer port.
power indicator remains dim. faulty.
After attempt of signal input Batteries are inserted in a Check the batteries’ polarity and
the power indicator remains wrong way or cartridge cartridge contacts.
dim, even after replacement of contact is faulty.
batteries.
Power indicator glows. No Poor connection in the Check the connecting cable.
signal from the instrument. interface cable connector.
Power indicator glows. No Serial computer port Check the computer serial port.
signal from the instrument. faulty.
When the signals discontinue, Batteries exhausted. Check the batteries. Replace if
the power indicator still glows. necessary.

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3.2 Mitsar-EEG-202 amplifier

The EEG system complies is accordance with the requirements of technical

specifications TU 9441-004-52118320-2005.

The EEG-system includes the multi-channel bio-signal amplifier, the personal

computer in a desktop or portable (notebook-type) case and additional accessories. The
Amplifier is controlled by means of the specially developed computer software.

The Amplifier is designed in four modifications: Model 401xxxx, Model 403xxxx,

Model 404xxxx, Model 406xxxx. (where xxxx – serial number). The Amplifiers connector
layout is presented on Figures 5 and 6.

Figure 6. Mitsar-EEG-202 amplifier connectors layout for models 401xxxx and

403xxxx.

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Figure 7. Mitsar-EEG-202 amplifier connectors layout for models 404xxxx and

406xxxx.

3.2.1. Basic technical data:

1. Weight of the Amplifier: not more than 2 kg. Weight of the package without a
computer and a printer: not more than 10 kg.
2. Dimensions of the Amplifier (without tripod): 200 х 140 х 48 mm and power
supply.
3. The Amplifier operates by computer system.
4. Power supply: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz via 12V DC power adapter for medical
devices.
4. The Amplifier consumption current: not more than 0.20 A (12V).
5. PC interface: USB.
6. Digital sampling rate per channel (internal): 2000 Hz.
7. Digital sampling rate per channel (to computer): 500 Hz.
8. Calibration signals: square-wave 0.5 Hz, 200 μV.

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9. Number of channels

Model EEG channels Poly channels TTL inputs

401xxxx 24 8 2
403xxxx 24 8 2
404xxxx 31 1 2
406xxxx 31 1 2

10. EEG and Poly channels characteristics:

10.1. Input voltage range:

Model μV
401xxxx 10-300000
403xxxx 10-100000
404xxxx 10-300000
406xxxx 10-100000

10.2. Permissible error for voltage measurements:

within the range of 10 μV to 50 μV: ± 10 %;
within the range of 50 μV to 100000 (300000) μV: ± 5 %.
10.3. Input resistance: not less than 200 МΩ.
10.4. Irregularity of the frequency amplitude response not more than 10 % within the
designated frequency range:

Model Hz
401xxxx 0.35 - 75
403xxxx 0.35 - 75
404xxxx 0.35 - 75
406xxxx 0.35 - 75

10.5. Lower threshold frequency of the Low Cut filter (High Pass filters) at level 0.7:

401xxxx 403xxxx 404xxxx 406xxxx

DC - DC -
0.16 ± 0.016 Hz 0.16 ± 0.016 Hz 0.16 ± 0.016 Hz 0.16 ± 0.016 Hz
(digital) (digital) (digital) (digital)
0.5 ± 0.05 Hz 0.5 ± 0.05 Hz 0.5 ± 0.05 Hz 0.5 ± 0.05 Hz
(digital) (digital) (digital) (digital)
1.6 ± 0.16 Hz 1.6 ± 0.16 Hz 1.6 ± 0.16 Hz 1.6 ± 0.16 Hz
(digital) (digital) (digital) (digital)
5.0 ± 0.5 Hz 5.0 ± 0.5 Hz 5.0 ± 0.5 Hz 5.0 ± 0.5 Hz
(digital) (digital) (digital) (digital)

10.6. Upper threshold frequency of the High Cut filter (Low Pass filter) at level 0.7:

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Model Hz Hz (digital) Hz (digital) Hz (digital)

401xxxx 150 ± 15 70 ± 7 30 ± 3 15 ± 1.5
403xxxx 150 ± 15 70 ± 7 30 ± 3 15 ± 1.5
404xxxx 150 ± 15 70 ± 7 30 ± 3 15 ± 1.5
406xxxx 150 ± 15 70 ± 7 30 ± 3 15 ± 1.5

10.7. Notch filter 50/60 Hz frequency: not less than 40 dB.

10.8. Internal noise voltage reduced to input within the range of 0.5 to30 Hz: not more
than 1.5 μV (p-p).
10.9. Common mode rejection ratio: not less than 100 dB.
10.10. Channels interference factor: within ± 2 %.
10.11. Permissible ratio error limits for time domain within the range of 0.2 to 10 s: ±
5 %.
10.11. Input impedance: not less than 200 MΩ.
11. Average operating time: not less than 8 hours per day.
12. Electrical safety of the Amplifiers complies with the requirements for instruments
with internal power supply, type BF, standards IEC 60601-1:1988, IEC 60601-2-
26:1994.
13. The EEG system complete with line-powered PC complies with the electrical
safety requirements: class I, type BF, standards IEC 60601-1:1988, IEC 60601-2-
26:1994 and IEC 60601-1-1:1992.
14. Electromagnetic compatibility of the EEG system complies with requirements of
standard IEC 60601-1-2:1993.
15. Working condition:
temperature range: +10 to +35°C;
moisture range: 25 to 95% (without condensation).

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3.2.2. The Amplifiers functional diagram.

Figure 8. Functional diagram of Mitsar-EEG-202 amplifier for models 401xxxx,

403xxxx, 404xxxx and 406xxxx.

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3.2.3. Principle of operation.

EEG and ECG signals are received by the electrodes and enter the multichannel
voltage amplifier.
The voltage amplifier amplifies the signals up to the level coordinated to the ADC’s
range and the signals come through analog filters (HF and LF first-order filters are used).
The amplified signals are reduced to common signal by means of the voltage
switching unit. The resulting signal enters the ADC input, and the ADC converts it into
digital signal consequently for each channel. The ADC converts the signals into 16-bit digital
code (65536 quantization levels).
Synchronization of operation for the voltage switching unit and the ADC, control for
photostimulator and data communication with the PC, are provided by the microcontroller.
The data are sent to the PC through a standard serial interface type USB via the decoupling
device and the level converter. The decoupling device acts as a reinforced isolation and may
withstand AC voltage of 4 kV for 1 minute.
The power supply of the Amplifiers is a special power adapter designed for medical
devices. Necessary internal voltages are generated by the internal power source (DC/DC
converter) which is turned on by software command and is kept in ON state by special
commands. The power source switch off automatically in 2 - 5 seconds after the program
stops transmitting commands for keeping ON or after interruption of PC connection.
The system software provides creation of data files for input signal, digital filtration of
the data, displaying of those as curves at a PC’s monitor (memory oscilloscope mode), storing
of the data on the PC’s hard disk, and further processing and analysis of signals.
EEG analysis features are described in the user’s manual for the software.

3.2.4. Safety measures

1. The EEG system conjointly with a line-supplied PC complies with the electrical
safety requirements class I, type BF, standards IEC 60601-1:1988, IEC 60601-2-26:1994, IEC
60601-1-1:1992.
2. General safety of the EEG system is provided by fulfillment of the requirements of
standard IEC 60601-1-1:1992.
3. The Amplifiers operates in a patient’s environment.
4. The personal computer represents a subsystem of non-medical equipment and must
be situated at distance from a patient providing impossibility of intended or accidental contact
between a patient and the PC.
5. The integrated insulating decoupling device in the amplification module supports
appropriate safety levels for the amplification module and for personal computer after
interconnection.
6. Electric strength of the isolation between the operating parts and the PC connection
cable (reinforced isolation) withstands AC voltage of 4 kV at operating temperature.
7. The connection cable has the length of 4 m at least for removing the PC from a
patient’s environment.

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8. ATTENTION! The PC must not be situated closer than 1.5 m from a

patient.

Figure 9. An example of patient environment

9. ATTENTION! PC, monitor and printer must be connected to power

supply line only via socket equipped with ground contact.
10. Electric strength of the PC’s insulation against power line must be not less than
1500 V.
11. The Amplifiers has the decoupling device providing electric strength not less than
4 kV AC for computer connection circuits.
12. Only trained personnel familiar with safety regulations is allowed to operate the
EEG system.

3.2.5. Starting up
1. First engaging and testing of the equipment should be carried out by the
manufacturer’s representative(s) or by personnel specially trained by the manufacturer.
2. The system’s operation site.

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The EEG system “Mitsar-EEG” does not require a special screened camera subject to
absence of closely situated interference source (radio or TV transmitter, power transformer,
radar station, X-ray unit, physiotherapy equipment, etc.).
3. Place the EEG system’s components at the site in accordance to safety measures
described herein.
4. Install the Amplifiers unit onto the tripod and install the Amplifiers in a proper
place, adjusting the tripod height. It is not recommended to place the Amplifiers close to
concrete or metal structures or close to power lines; that may cause additional 50/60 Hz stray
pick-up.
5. Connecting the Amplifiers to the computer.
The Amplifiers is connected to the computer via serial port type USB. In order to
connect them insert one connector of the cable into the PC’s port and the other plug into the
appropriate Amplifier connector.
The connector at the Amplifier’s case is not used for another purpose. Direct the
cable’s connector properly, it should come into the socket without excessive force.
For correct choice of the PC’s connector see the computer user’s manual.
6. Connect power adapter to appropriate connector of Amplifier’s case and to power
source.
7. Methods of installation and use of the software are given in Chapter 6 of this
manual.
After installation of the software carry out trial operation of the system in accordance
to the instructions presented in Chapter 6 of this manual.
8. Recommendations on adjustment of computer.
The present section describes elimination of possible faults during the first starting-up
or reinstallation of the software to a new computer. When similar fault appears during normal
operation, the reason will likely be another.
All the activities described hereinafter should be executed by a qualified computer
expert only. The actions of an inexperienced user may cause not repairable damage to the
computer.
After switching the device on the signal comes to input for 1 to 10 seconds, after that
the input disconnects and the device switches off.
In this case you have to carry out the following procedures (for PCs equipped with
processors Celeron, Pentium III or higher):
a) Enter program CMOS Setup while starting up the computer;
b) Enter the following settings (names may vary depending on a motherboard’s type):
Virus Warning – Disabled
Power Management – disable Energy Saving function

3.2.6. Operation procedures

1. Operating the software.

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Usage of the software is described in the user manual included in the set of delivery of
the system.
2. Reference input connectors.
Reference input connectors (A1 and A2) may be connected by the Amplifier’s internal
switch at the software command.
In case if input connectors A1 and A2 are connected it is possible to use as ear average
referent: (A1+A2)/2 or as independent referent used instead of ear (parietal, frontal, etc.)
position; in this case you may apply one or two reference electrodes.
In case if input connectors A1 and A2 are disconnected it is possible to use as
referents: A1, A2 or (A1+A2)/2; in this case you should apply two reference electrodes.
3. Neutral (“ground”) input connectors.
For successful EEG recording you must use one or two neutral electrodes. Connectors
for these electrodes are marked “N”.
If the neutral electrode is disconnected or defective, instead of EEG one can observe,
as usual, a distorted low frequency signal, 50(60) Hz interference or saturated amplifiers with
pencil-beam pattern.
4. EEG exploration features.
The main reason of unsatisfactory operation of the EEG system may lie in sporadic
line 50(60) Hz interferences or high frequency interferences. These interferences may be
caused by various reasons:
The electrodes are contaminated. Follow electrode maintenance instructions enclosed
to electrodes.
Unsatisfactory applying of signal electrodes (additional indication for that is 50(60)
Hz picked up in one or more channels).
Unsatisfactory applying of neutral or reference electrodes (additional indication for
that is strong 50(60) Hz pickup in one or more channels).
The electrodes’ wires or connectors are damaged.
Powerful electric equipment presents in the neighborhood of the EEG room which
generates strong noise (X-ray installations, physiotherapy equipment, etc.).
Computer grounding is poor or absent.
The Amplifiers to computer connecting cable runs right against the computer’s
monitor.
There are some individual properties of the patient’s skin or his/her mental state. In
this case it is necessary to apply the electrodes more thoroughly, to set the patient at rest, to
ask him/her to relax.
A list of reasons causing noises or disturbances during EEG taking is given hereunder:

№ Reason Permanent Temporary

disturbance disturbance
1 Computer is not grounded or it has a poor ground Yes Yes
connection.

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2 Pulsing photostimulator is not grounded or it has a poor Yes Yes

ground connection*
3 The Amplifiers is installed too close to computer’s Yes
monitor.
4 The Amplifiers connecting cable runs right against the Yes
computer’s monitor.
5 There is powerful electric equipment in the neighborhood Yes
of the EEG room which generates strong noise (X-ray
installations, physiotherapy equipment, etc.).

6 There is radio or TV transmitter, radar station or cellular Yes Yes

communication unit in the vicinity of the building (the
distance depends on the unit’s capacity).
7 The Amplifiers is placed right against the wall under Yes
which electric lines or cables are run
8 The Amplifiers is placed too close to a wide metal surface Yes Yes
(metal closet, box, safe, etc.) or to a wall behind which
such object is placed.
9 There is a cable line with defective or ungrounded screen Yes Yes
(TV, computer network, etc.) in the wall.
10 There is a sparkling electric switch, defective fluorescent Yes
lamp(s) or such lamp(s) with a defective starter.
11 There is a working engine source closely outside the Yes
building.
12 Domestic electric appliances (microwave oven, coffee Yes
grinder, etc.) are on at the time of examination.
13 Cellular or radio telephone is used at the time of Yes
exploration.
* Necessity of photostimulator grounding depends on the device type and means of connection to the Amplifiers
(regular or optical cable).
The permanent disturbance means a disturbance (noise) which is always present at an
EEG record. The temporary disturbance means a disturbance (noise) which appears at the
record from time to time.
It is recommended to start search for unsatisfactory record quality reason from
electrode applying quality and operating condition, and from grounding connection and its
quality.
Use a possibility to check electrode operating impedance. The instrument provides
high quality EEG recording if the resistance is less than 20 kΩ; it is recommended to achieve
resistance less than 10 kΩ, and in a case of strong radio interference – less than 5 kΩ.
Elimination of reasons 5 and 9 may require installation of the equipment in another
room; elimination of reasons 5, 6 and 9 may require a screened room.
5. Switching off.

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The Amplifiers switches off automatically after discontinuance of signals input,

disconnection of connecting cable or switching the computer off. There are no other measures
required for switch the Amplifiers off.

3.2.7. Maintenance
1. There is no special measure for maintenance of system.
2. The device should be cleaned by standard means.

ATTENTION! Do not autoclave any parts of Mitsar-EEG system.

ATTENTION! Do not use acetone for cleaning the components of system.

3. The electrodes should be cleaned and sterilized by as described into their
accompanying documentation.
3.2.8. Troubleshooting guide

Possible problems and methods of their elimination are given in the table hereunder:

Problem: symptoms Reason Method of elimination

After signal input attempt the Poor connection of the Check the connection.
power indicator remains dim. interface cable connector.
After signal input attempt the Poor connection of the Check the connection of the
power indicator remains dim. power adapter. power adapter.
After signal input attempt the Serial computer port Check the computer port.
power indicator remains dim. faulty.
Power indicator glows. No Poor connection in the Check the connecting cable.
signal from the instrument. interface cable connector.
Power indicator glows. No Serial computer port Check the computer serial port.
signal from the instrument. faulty.

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4. Mitsar-EEG connection diograms

The Mitsar-EEG amplifiers, Mitsar-EEG system accessories, computers, computer
peripheral and computer multimedia accessories can be connected at the different ways
depending on the goals of EEG research. There are the connection diagrams for the typical
Mitsar-EEG system configuration only.

4.1. EEG recording with model 104xxxx and 105xxxx amplifiers.

Figure 10. The connection diagram of Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifiers (Model 104xxxx

and 105xxxx) with computer and Mitsar-EEG system accessories.

ATTENTION! The PC must not be situated closer than 1.5 m from a

patient.

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4.2. EEG recording with model 106xxxx and 107xxxx amplifiers.

Figure 11. The connection diagram of Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifiers (Model 106xxxx

and 106xxxx) with computer and Mitsar-EEG system accessories.

ATTENTION! The PC must not be situated closer than 1.5 m from a

patient.

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4.3. EEG recording with model 401xxxx and 403xxxx amplifiers.

Figure 12. The connection diagram of Mitsar-EEG-202 amplifiers (Model 401xxxx

and 403xxxx) with computer and Mitsar-EEG system accessories.

ATTENTION! The PC must not be situated closer than 1.5 m from a

patient.

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4.4. EEG recording with model 404xxxx and 406xxxx amplifiers.

Figure 13. The connection diagram of Mitsar-EEG-202 amplifiers (Model 404xxxx

and 406xxxx) with computer and Mitsar-EEG system accessories.

ATTENTION! The PC must not be situated closer than 1.5 m from a

patient.

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4.5. ERP recording with Mitsar-EEG amplifiers.

Figure 14. The connection diagram of Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifiers or Mitsar-EEG-202

amplifiers with computer and Mitsar-EEG system accessories for ERP studies.

ATTENTION! The PCs must not be situated closer than 1.5 m from a
patient.

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4.6. Video EEG with Mitsar-EEG amplifiers.

Figure 15. The connection diagram of Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifiers or Mitsar-EEG-202

amplifiers with computer and Mitsar-EEG system accessories for Video EEG.

ATTENTION! The PC must not be situated closer than 1.5 m from a

patient.

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ATTENTION! Different configuration of EEG system for Video EEG can

be designed based on Mitsar-EEG amplifiers and accessories. The
connection of multimedia devices can differ from this connection diagram.

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4.7. Two cameras with Video EEG with Mitsar-EEG amplifiers.

Figure 16. The connection diagram of Mitsar-EEG-201 amplifiers or Mitsar-EEG-202

amplifiers with computer and Mitsar-EEG system accessories for Video EEG.
ATTTENTION! The PC must not be situated closer than 1.5 m from a patient.

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5. Mitsar-EEG driver installation

5.1. Amplifier driver installation.

Corresponding driver should be installed for any device plugged in to USB input.
Driver installation is standard procedure performed by Windows XP. To install driver
user should perform a number of standard steps listed below.
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM.
2. Connect your amplifiers USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
Windows automatically detects the device. Found New Hardware Wizard dialog
box appears.

3. Select No, not this time and then click the Next button

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4. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and then click the Next
button

5. Select Search the best driver in these locations, uncheck Search removable media
(floppy, CD-ROM…), check Include this location in the search, and then click the
Browse button

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6. Find USBDRV folder on your installation CD and then click the OK button

7. Click the Next button. Windows will automatically install driver. Windows can ask
you to specify corresponding .inf and .sys file. In this case select [Link] and
[Link] – for Mitsar-EEG-201, models 104xxxx and 105xxxx, or [Link]
and [Link] – for Mitsar-EEG-201, models 106xxxx and 107xxxx, and Mitsar-
EEG-202, models 401xxxx, 403xxxx, 404xxxx and 406xxxx placed into USBDRV
folder.

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8. Click the Finish button to complete installation

5.2. USB KEY driver installation.

A number of WinEEG functions are protected by special electronic device (USB

KEY) connected to USB. To open their functionality it is necessary to connect USB KEY to
USB and install driver for this device.
1. Insert the CD to the corresponding drive
2. Open the “ProtectionKey” folder
3. Open “Drivers” subfolder
4. Run [Link]
5. Insert the USB KEY into the USB connector
6. Windows will detect a new hardware
7. Select Automatic search for the corresponding driver and allow Windows to install it
(press button “Next”).
8. Sometimes you will need to reboot computer
If you haven’t Security Key you can open protected functions by Access Codes. The
Access Codes are distributed by Mitsar Ltd. Mitsar will give you these codes by requirement
if you have purchased the corresponding hardware/software configuration.
The Access Codes are unique for each amplifier box and are active if this amplifier
box is connected to computer only. To generate Access Codes it is necessary to know the
information about amplifier box such as its version and its serial number. This information
can be found using Setup: Equipment parameters command (For more information see
WinEEG User manual). The following or similar string will be displayed in “Amplifiers
type” field if the amplifier box is connected to the computer:

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Mitsar 202 serial number 4010001 (37)

The access codes should be entered to corresponding fields:

“Main” to open EEG recording function.
“Video” to open video signal capture function.
“Database” to open comparison functions with normative database.

ATTENTION! The access code is 8-characters string with digits or capital

English letters and without additional symbols such as space, point, comma
and others.

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6. Mitsar-EEG software installation

6.1. WinEEG program installation.

WinEEG is a program for EEG recording and processing.

WinEEG program should be installed on computer to which Mitsar-EEG amplifier is
connected. To install WinEEG program:
1. Insert the CD to the corresponding drive
2. Open folder with name “WinEEG”.
3. Run [Link] program.
4. Follow the instruction on the screen

Press “Next” button to continue installation.

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Press “Browse…” button if you like to change location of the WinEEG program.
Press “Next” button to continue installation.

Select type of Setup you prefer. Press “Next” button to continue installation.

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Select components you want to install. Don’t install “Sounds” component if you don’t
plan to use auditory biofeedback. Don’t install “Child Database” component if you will not
use Normative Database including spectra and ERP. Press “Next” button to continue
installation.

Type a new folder name if you want. Press “Next” button to continue installation.

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Press “Finish” button to complete Setup.

6.2. WinEEG program initial setup and testing.

The following steps should be done to complete installation of the WinEEG program.
1. Run [Link] program.
2. WinEEG program will automatically ask the location of calibration file [Link]
distributed by Mitsar Co Ltd. together with Mitsar-EEG amplifiers.

3. Select the location of [Link] file and press OK.

4. WinEEG will automatically copy [Link] file to working folder of WinEEG
program.
5. Run the Setup: Equipment parameters command. The next dialog window will
displayed at the screen.

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6. Press button “Find”.

7. WinEEG program will automatically search for connected to computer amplifier
and displays it identification in Amplifier type field.
8. If WinEEG program is not able to find connected to computer amplifier it will
display “Not connected!!! DEMO mode” string in Amplifier type field. In this
case check the USB cable using to connect amplifiers to computer or reinstall
amplifier driver.
9. If WinEEG program displays amplifier identification correctly perform the next
steps is to check amplifier works properly.
10. Run the File: New command and press OK button.
11. Run the Recording: Turn On (Off) Calibration command.
12. Visually check the calibration signal on the screen. The calibration signal should
be square waveforms with frequency – 0.5 Hz and amplitude – 200 uV. The
calibration signal should be the same for all displayed channels.
13. Run the Recording: Stop command.
14. Close EEG window.

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6.3. WinEEG program initial setup of video EEG option.

1. Run the Setup: Video recordings command. The next dialog window will
displayed at the screen.

2. Select Video Input Device for Main camera from the corresponding list.
3. Select Video Input from the corresponding list to which the camera is connected.

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4. Select appropriate Video compressor for Main Camera that will be used for on
line compression of video information. The compressors “Microsoft MPEG-4
Video Codec V1” or “Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V3” will be the best for
many system configurations. We don’t recommend you to use this option with
rather slow computers. Use Source button to specify compression parameters if
corresponding video capture card support on line compression.
5. Select frame rate if it is possible. We recommend use the sampling rate equals to
25 or 30 frames per second.
6. Press button Video format to specify parameters of video format. Usually these
parameters include the resolution of video data. (Specific for video capturing
device).
7. Press button Video Source to specify parameters of video capturing. (Specific for
video camera)
8. Select Audio input device from the corresponding list.
9. Select appropriate Audio compressor that will be used for on line compression of
audio information. The compressors “MPEG Layer-3” will be the best for many
system configurations.
10. Turn of audio capturing checking the button “Would you like to capture audio?”
11. Specify minimal length of block of video data placed into one file using Video
block length field. By another words the old video file will be closed and new file
will be created every specified seconds.
12. Specify parameters for additional camera if it is connected and will be used. The
parameters are specified at the same way as described above (see 2.-7.)
Attention! The video and audio compressors will be available if corresponding codecs
have installed.
Attention! Please specify all parameters of Video format, Video source and Audio
source carefully. The quality of recorded signal will depend on these parameters.
Unfortunately corresponding dialog boxes are unique for each video capture and audio
capture devices. Please look for information about them in corresponding operation manuals.

6.4. Initial equipment preparation for carrying out ERP studies

1. Turn off the computers.
2. Connect computers together by null modem cable.
3. Turn on the computers.
4. Install the PSYTASK program on computer that will be used for presentation of
stimuli. The installation procedure is described in PSYTASK user manual.
5. Run the WinEEG program on computer to that the Amplifier is connected.
6. Run the PSYTASK program on computer that will be used for presentation of stimuli.
7. Run the Setup: Equipment parameters command of WinEEG program. The
following dialog window will displayed at the screen.

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8. Run the Modify synchronization parameters command of PSYTASK program. The

following dialog window will displayed at the screen.

9. Check the all parameters of Synchronization ports. The parameters “Baudrate”,

“Number of bits”, “Parity” and “Stop bits” should be identically defined in both
programs.
10. Check parameter “Presentation device” of the WinEEG program. It should be
specified as “PSYTASK”.

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11. Check parameter “Synchronization mode” of the PSYTASK program it should be

specified as “Don’t send synchro code (WinEEG control)”.
12. Select COM ports to that the null modem cable connected to each computer.
13. Press OK button to close the Equipment configuration dialog window of the
WinEEG program.
14. Press OK button to close the Parameters of synchronization dialog window of the
PSYTASK program.
15. Run the Switch to Slave Mode command of the PSYTASK program.
16. Run the Setup: Stimuli presentation programs command of WinEEG program. The
following dialog window will displayed at the screen.

17. Click the Update button. If synchronization COM ports are defined correctly the
progress bar will display a process of transferring of task protocols from the
PSYTASK program to the WinEEG program. Otherwise the WinEEG program will
report that the slave computer doesn’t respond.
18. Change synchronization parameters if necessary and repeat steps 15.-17. In some
cases it is necessary to find correct combination of COM ports step by step.
Attention!!! It is necessary to perform steps 15.-17 every time when the list of tasks
or their parameters is changed in PSYTASK program.
Attention!!! PSYTASK program is able to send correct task protocols only. Please be
attentive and check new task protocols before updating list of protocols for the WinEEG
program if they were added.
Attention!!! The procedure of recording and analysis ERP is described in the
WinEEG user manual.

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7. Mitsar-EEG software quick review

This chapter includes quick review of Mitsar-EEG software: WinEEG and
PSYTASK programs.
The WinEEG program is intended for the clinical observation of
electroencephalogram (EEG), video EEG and evoked (event related) potentials recording for
the diagnostic of brain diseases. The software is written for MS Windows XP is designed for
recording and assessing EEG synchronously with video signals, as well as for recording and
analyzing responses of the human brain induced by external stimuli or internal movements.
The PSYTASK program is intend for visual and auditory stimuli presentation
synchronously with EEG recording. The stimuli are presented on the monitor of additional
computer connected to the main computer (to witch Mitsar-EEG amplifier is connected). Two
computers should be connected via COM ports.

7.1. WinEEG program main functions.

The main functions of WinEEG program is presented at following table.

Recording - Continious, unlimited,
- Moving paper emulation,
- Synchronous with stimuli presentation for ERP and event related
desynchronization (ERD)
Video EEG - Synchronous on-line recording of EEG, video and audio signals
(from one or two cameras and microphone).
- On-line MPEG-4 compression of video signals and MPEG-3
compression of audio signal.
- Off-line compression/recompression of video and audio signals.
- Night video recording using video camera with infrared illuminant.
- Manual marking of events during EEG and video recording.
- Off-line synchronous playback of EEG, video and audio signals
- Automatic positioning to video pictures corresponding to manually
selected EEG sample or marker.
- Editing of EEG and video signals to save meaningful fragments
only.
- Advanced service for preparation of CD copy of video EEG
record.
- Compact but powerful free video EEG viewer for displaying of CD
copy of video EEG record provides next possibilities: off-line
synchronous playback of EEG, video and audio signals, digital
filtering of EEG data, montage reformatting, EEG mapping.
Artifacting - OCG subtraction using regression method.
- Spatial filtration on the basis of estimation of filter parameters
using Principle Component Analysis (PCA) or Independent
component analysis (ICA).
- EEG epoch elimination on the basis of low and high frequency
power values.
- Manual EEG epoch elimination.

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Remontaging - Any monopolar.

- Any bipolar.
- Common average reference.
- Weighted average references (Hjorth и Lemos).
- Laplacian.
- and some others
Digital filtering - A set of IIR bandpass filters.
- Notch filters at 50 or 60 Hz. (12-th order, more then 40 dB
attenuation)
- High order bandpass FIR filters.
Calculating - Absolute and relative spectra, spectral ratios, spectral asymmetries,
coherence, phase.
- Cross correlations of EEG.
- Spectral density arrays.
- Event-related potentials (ERPs).
- Event-related de/synchronization (ERD/ERS).
- Event-related wavelet transforms (time-frequency decomposition
of EEG responses and estimation event related bandpower).
- Event-related wavelet coherence
- Estimation a reaction time, omission and commission errors in
behavioral paradigms.
- Grand averaging of power spectra, coherence, event-related
potentials, event-related de/synchronization, event-related wavelet
bandpower, event-related wavelet coherence for selected subjects
group and estimation of variance of computed parameters.
Mapping - The above mentioned parameters into 2-D topograms using the Hot
Metal, White-Grey, RGD, Blue-Red, Sokolow and some others
mapping styles.
- EEG spectra, ERPs into 3D Talarach atlas by means of LORETA
time sequence displaying.
- Dipole source localization for EEG and ERPs.
Automatic spike - Automatic spike detection procedure based on amplitude-temporal
detection parameters of waveforms.
- Estimation and analysis of dipole sources parameters increase
performance of procedure.
- PCI of ICA decomposition of multi channel EEG before spike
detection.
- Manual editing of list of spikes.
- Individual spikes averaging.
- Calculation of synchronously to spikes averaged wavelet
bandpower and wavelet coherence.
- Manual copying spike waveforms and its parameters to clipbouard.
Statistical - between different states (eyes opened, eyes closed) for one subject
comparison of group by using t-score
power spectra, - between subject groups for one state by using t-score
coherence, ERP, - between single subject and subjects group by using z-score.
event-related - between single subject and normative data base by using z-score.
de/synchronization.
Exporting - Raw EEG to other applications by using European data format

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(EDF), ASCII format, or binary format, LEXICOR

- Power spectra, coherence, event-related potentials, event-related
de/synchronization wavelet bandpower and wavelet coherence for
selected group of subjects for advanced statistical estimation by
using ASCII format.
Importing - Raw EEG from other EEG systems by using EDF, ASCII,
LEXICOR, NeuroScan data formats.
Additional features - Build-in database or Mitsar database MDB.
- High quality printing of EEG signals.
- Batch processing of EEG for selected set of EEG records.
- Composing and color printing summary reports to include raw
wave forms, time-frequency presentations, maps, LORETA images
and text.
- User defined list of final report templates.
- EEG biofeedback.
- Nonlinear analysis of EEG - D2 estimation (available by
additional order)
For more information please see the WinEEG User manual

7.2. PSYTASK program introduction

The PSYTASK is intended for preparation and carry out both psychophysics and
psychophysiology investigations.
PSYTASK main features are:
1. Visual (on the monitor screen) and auditory (using sound card and speakers)
stimuli presentation.
2. Reaction time measurement. To measure the reaction time keyboard and mouse
can be used.
3. PSYTASK is working together with “Mitsar” digital EEG recorder (WinEEG
software) and provides a synchronous stimuli presentation with EEG acquisition.
In this case two computers connected via COM ports are used. PSYTASK
program works on the first computer and WinEEG program works on the second
computer. WinEEG program send synchronization codes to PSYTASK program to
control its work and provides a synchronous stimuli presentation with EEG
acquisition. The recoded data can be used to calculate and analyze event related
potentials (ERP) and/or event related desynchronization (ERD).
4. PSYTASK program can send synchronization codes to another program via COM
port. This feature provides a possibility to carry out ERP studies using another
amplifiers and another program that is able to detect synchronization codes.
5. PSYTASK program have a users friendly interface that provide a possibility to
design psychological tasks.
6. PSYTASK program measures the reaction time and task performance parameters
(omission and commission errors) and save them to build-in database for the future
analysis and final report preparation.

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For more information how please see the PSYTASK User Manual.

7.3. Quick EEG recording.

The following steps describe briefly how to acquire an EEG and to create a final
report:
1). Place the electrodes on the patient's head. For a normal investigation 19 electrodes
are placed using the International 10-20 system. Also a "common point" electrode, a "N"
electrode and reference electrodes must be placed.
Common point and reference electrodes are to be placed in any case, whether bipolar
or monopolar montage is used. If EEG is assumed to be recorded in reference to ears two
reference electrodes are placed on the ears. A reference electrode can be placed on the
forehead and connected to A1 or A2 input (the appropriate electrode is provided in the set)
and a corresponding montage is set in the program. EEG signal quality depends on paying
special attention to the placement of common point and reference electrodes.
2) Connect the electrodes to their respective inputs on the front panel of the amplifier
block.
3) Set the electrode impedance checking mode using Recording: Impedance
command. If the impedance value is satisfactory (less than 5 KOhm), close the Control of
Electrode Impedance dialog. Otherwise re-install those electrode(s) showing excessive
impedance.
4) Run the File: New command. - Fill in the patient card, choose a montage and check
it. When these actions are completed successfully, a new EEG window will be displayed on
the screen.
5) Run the Recording: EEG Monitoring command. Visually check the quality of the
live EEG displayed in the new window. If any channel is acquiring EEG poorly, re-install
the corresponding electrode(s). Check EEG acquisition quality using a monopolar montage,
without averaging.
6) Run the Recording: EEG Recording command to start recording signals to a file.
To stop recording, run the Recording: EEG Recording command once more. One fragment
of the EEG will be recorded. Record another fragment if necessary. If photostimulation is
necessary turn the photostimulator on using the Recording: Photostimulation (on/off)
command, wait for the time needed, change the photostimulation frequency or turn the
photostimulator off, and so on. After finishing the photostimulation procedure, stop EEG
recording.
7) Stop EEG acquisition using the Recording: Stop command.
8) Save the newly created EEG file into the database using the File:Save command.
9) Remove the electrodes and let the patient go.

ATTENTION! To avoid data loss, do not carry out Step 9 before Step 8.
10) Analyze the newly recorded EEG. (See EEG window chapter of the WinEEG
user manual).

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11) Open the Final Report window using the Analysis: Final Report command.
12) Compose the final report and save it to the database using the File: Save
command.
13) Print the final report and illustrative fragments of the EEG using the File: Print
command.
14) Close the WinEEG window using the File: Exit command.
The EEG recorded to the hard disk is the raw one, acquired using monopolar montage
in relation to reference electrodes, with the widest bandwidth. But the EEG displayed on the
screen is reformatted and filtered according to the montage parameters that have been set (see
Setup: Montage List command). The raw EEG data may be reformatted into any montage,
without limitation.
For more information how to do this please see the WinEEG User manual and the
PSYTASK User Manual.

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8. DEED OF COMMISSION
The Amplifier “Mitsar-EEG”, serial # ___________________, found to be ready for
operation.
Modification (underline as required):
• Mitsar-EEG-104xxxx,
complied with technical specifications TU 9441-001-25890578-99

• Mitsar-EEG-105xxxx,
complies with technical specifications TU 9441-001-25890578-99

• Mitsar-EEG-106xxxx,
complies with technical specifications TU 9441-001-25890578-99
• Mitsar-EEG-107xxxx,
complies with technical specifications TU 9441-001-25890578-99
• Mitsar-EEG-401xxxx,
complies with technical specifications TU 9441-004-52118320-2005
• Mitsar-EEG-403xxxx,
complies with technical specifications TU 9441-004-52118320-2005
• Mitsar-EEG-404xxxx,
complies with technical specifications TU 9441-004-52118320-2005
• Mitsar-EEG-406xxxx,
complies with technical specifications TU 9441-004-52118320-2005

Manufactured on ________________________________

Mitsar [Link].________________________________
(date, signature, seal)

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9. DATA ON INSTALLATION AND

ASSIGNMENT TO OPERATION

The electroencephalographic system "Mitsar-EEG" serial # ________________, have

been installed and commissioned.

Date of installaton: ______________________

Signature Position Name

Commissioned
by:

Assigned by:

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«MITSAR» [Link].

WARRANTY COUPON # 1

for repair / replacement within the warranty period

Medical equipment - electroencephalographic system "Mitsar-EEG", serial #

________________, manufacturing date ____________________________________,

Purshased _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
(date, signature and the seller’s seal)

Commissioned ________________________________________
(date, signature and the seller’s seal)

Assigned for warranty service by

__________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Head of the enterprise - signature and stamp:

The customer’s signature:

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«MITSAR» [Link].

WARRANTY COUPON # 2

for repair / replacement within the warranty period

Medical equipment - electroencephalographic system "Mitsar-EEG", serial #

________________, manufacturing date ____________________________________,

Purshased _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
(date, signature and the seller’s seal)

Commissioned ________________________________________
(date, signature and the seller’s seal)

Assigned for warranty service by

__________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Head of the enterprise - signature and stamp:

The customer’s signature: ______________________

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