kpnl:acq_day_procedures
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| kpnl:acq_day_procedures [2022/05/08 09:03] – [Participant Preparation] labuser | kpnl:acq_day_procedures [2022/05/08 09:09] (current) – [After Experimental Session Is Complete] labuser | ||
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| - | ====== Prior to participant arrival | + | ====== Prior to Participant Arrival |
| * Swap out the amplifier battery with the fully charged battery on the charger | * Swap out the amplifier battery with the fully charged battery on the charger | ||
| * Confirm that headcaps and electrodes are clean and dry | * Confirm that headcaps and electrodes are clean and dry | ||
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| ====== Electrode Testing ====== | ====== Electrode Testing ====== | ||
| - | * Attach the ribbon cables and EX leads to the amplifier | + | * Attach the ribbon cables and EX leads to the amplifier |
| - | * Be mindful of correctly | + | |
| * Attach the battery to the amplifier and turn on the power | * Attach the battery to the amplifier and turn on the power | ||
| * Ensure the amplifier’s solid blue light is on indicating '' | * Ensure the amplifier’s solid blue light is on indicating '' | ||
| * Select the '' | * Select the '' | ||
| * Check all 64 channels and also EX 1-6 | * Check all 64 channels and also EX 1-6 | ||
| - | * Electrodes should be should be between +/- 40 mV and not bouncing up and down | + | * Electrodes should be should be ideally |
| * If electrode is outside of range: | * If electrode is outside of range: | ||
| * Try adding a bit more gel and parting hair with the syringe | * Try adding a bit more gel and parting hair with the syringe | ||
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| * Recording EEG data - START | * Recording EEG data - START | ||
| * Most of our experiments will automatically trigger the '' | * Most of our experiments will automatically trigger the '' | ||
| - | * If you are running an experiment that does not automatically trigger EEG recording (unlikely), you would press the '' | + | * Note: If you are running an experiment that does not automatically trigger EEG recording (unlikely), you would press the '' |
| * Recording EEG data – STOP | * Recording EEG data – STOP | ||
| * Most of our experiments will automatically pause EEG data recording when the experiment is over. However, you still need to terminate the session (i.e., close the file) | * Most of our experiments will automatically pause EEG data recording when the experiment is over. However, you still need to terminate the session (i.e., close the file) | ||
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| * Take picture of participant with the cap on (if they’d like one) | * Take picture of participant with the cap on (if they’d like one) | ||
| * Remember to email this picture and a screenshot of their EEG to the participant | * Remember to email this picture and a screenshot of their EEG to the participant | ||
| - | * Carefully remove all of the EX electrodes | + | * Carefully remove all of the EX electrodes |
| - | * Carefully remove the cap | + | |
| * Give the participant paper towels and allow them to clean up | * Give the participant paper towels and allow them to clean up | ||
| * On the display and acquisition computers: | * On the display and acquisition computers: | ||
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| * Debrief the participant | * Debrief the participant | ||
| * Tell them the goal of the studies that were run and give them the opportunity to ask any questions that they have | * Tell them the goal of the studies that were run and give them the opportunity to ask any questions that they have | ||
| - | * Log the completion time | + | * Log the completion time in the Excel spreadsheet |
| - | * Compensate | + | * Compensate the participant (and have them sign the Payment Verification form) |
| - | * If money, pay them and have them sign the Payment Verification form | + | * Note: Email Prof. Engell if we are low on any forms or subject payment funds (< $80) |
| - | * If '' | + | |
| - | * Email Prof. Engell if we are low on any forms or subject payment funds (< $80) | + | |
| * Mount the '' | * Mount the '' | ||
| * Enter your handwritten run sheet and notes into the Excel file | * Enter your handwritten run sheet and notes into the Excel file | ||
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| * Save the Excel file | * Save the Excel file | ||
| * Unmount the '' | * Unmount the '' | ||
| - | * Turn OFF the intercoms | + | * Turn OFF the intercoms |
| - | * Press and hold the '' | + | |
| - | * Turn off lights and fan in VERONICA | + | |
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