actiCAP

Overview

actiCAP* - The third generation of active electrodes

actiCAP is a ground-breaking development aimed at raising EEG and ERP research to the next level. It combines active electrodes based on high-quality Ag/AgCl sensors with impendance conversion at electrode level leading to much lower noise levels compared to conventional passive electrodes.

In June 2017 we launched a new and further improved version of our actiCAP system: actiCAP slim and actiCAP snap.
Low weight, low profile, electrode arrangement flexibility, plus all the benefits of the original actiCAP technology ... more details.

* US patent pending

Quick Links

Visual Publication on "Coherence between Brain Cortical Function and Neurocognitive Performance during Changed Gravity Conditions"
various videos on moblile EEG applications

Worldwide Caution:
Our products are scientific equipment for INVESTIGATIONAL USE ONLY! Medical use e.g. for diagnosis, treatment of disease or other such purposes is strictly forbidden.

Technical Specifications

Recording mode
Gain factor	1
Input impedance	> 200 MΩ (-10%)
Max. bandwidth	DC - 5 kHz
Inherent noise (incl. electrode noise)	< 2 μVpp (0.1 – 35 Hz)
Input voltage range	± 1000 mV
Offset voltage	< 20 mV (incl. electrodes offset)

Impedance measurement
Measurement frequency	30 Hz
Measurement range	1 kΩ - 500 kΩ
Measurement current	< 7.5 μA, sine wave
Measurement cycle time	< 4 s (for 128 channels)
Impedance indication	Indication through 3-color LEDs (green, yellow, red) in active electrodes (and in recording software, if applicable)
Default impedance values (using the ControlBox)	green < 25 kOhm yellow 25 - 60 kOhm red > 60 kOhm

actiCAP ControlBox: Battery mode
Battery type	4 x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries with min. 2,100 mAh
Rated voltage	1.2 V per rechargeable battery
Voltage threshold for activation of “Replace Battery” LED	4.0 V; actiCAP can be operated for approx. another 30 minutes
Operating time with ControlBox	Typically approx. 6 hours in recording mode with 128 channels and new, fully charged batteries

actiCAP ControlBox: USB Interface:
Rated voltage	5 V (± 10 %)
Isolation	Yes, galvanic isolation of USB port in the actiCAP ControlBox
Length of USB cable	2 m
Requirements for USB cable	USB 2.0 high speed certified

Miscellaneous
Active shielding support	present
Filling hole for electrode gel	present
Easy replacement of individual electrodes	Yes, by removing from splitter box
Suitable for use in MR scanner room	no, MR unsafe
Medical product	no
Safety	Tested according to IEC 60601 (2nd ed.)
EMC	Tested according to EN 60601-1-2:2007 and EN 61326-1:2013
CE marking	CE based on EMC directive

actiCAP ControlSoftware - PC requirements
Supported operating systems	Windows® XP SP3 Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows® 8 and 8.1 (64-bit): only Version 1.2.5.2 and higher: requires .NET 2 or higher
Minimum configuration	- Intel® Pentium 4 Processor 2.4 GHz or higher - 1 GB RAM - Graphics adapter with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, 32768 colors and 512 MB internal memory - 4 GB space on hard disk (for Installation) - 1 USB 2.0 slot to connect the actiCAP ControlBox

Available EEG amplifier adapter
Brain Products	all amplifiers
Neuroscan	SynAmps ssp, NuAmps
Deymed	all amplifiers
Nihon Kodhen	all amplifiers
ANT	all amplifiers
G-Tec	all amplifiers
MicroMed	all non MR
EGI	all non MR
Other:	Yes, pls. Send Email

Brochures

Did you know ... !? (Compendium on BCI)
Type: pdf Size: 8.7 MB

How to Set-Up the actiCAP
Type: pdf Size: 4.1 MB

How to clean the actiCAP
Type: pdf Size: 12.5 MB

How to replace a faulty actiCAP electrode
Type: pdf Size: 4.9 MB

Manual, Tutorials & Downloads (only for registered users)