INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MiniSim 330
EEG Simulator
Netech Corporation
110 Toledo Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735 • USA
www.GoNetech.com
Dear User:
We appreciate your purchase of the MiniSim 330
EEG Simulator. Properly used, the instrument will
deliver years of high performance and accuracy.
This instruction manual has been designed as a tool
to assist you in getting the most from your MiniSim
EEG. In order to properly use and to maintain this
instrument, please read the manual carefully.
Netech is recognized as an innovative designer and
manufacturer of advanced biomedical and industrial
test instruments. We are ISO 9001-2000 Certified
and fully committed to a continuous improvement
process. Further, we guarantee absolute
satisfaction with our products.
Your business is important to us and we are
dedicated to providing you with the best customer
and technical service possible. Please contact us
should you have any questions or concerns
regarding your instrument.
We hope you will consider us again when you have
a requirement for accurate, reliable, affordable test
instruments.
Sincerely,
NETECH CORPORATION
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Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by Netech Corporation. All rights
reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form other than for
the purchaser’s personal use without written
permission from Netech Corporation.
Quality Assurance
Netech Corporation is ISO 9001-2000 Certified. This
instrument was thoroughly tested and inspected
according to Netech’s ISO 9001-2000 quality
standards (ISO/IEC 17025) and test procedures,
and was found to meet those specifications when it
was shipped from the factory.
Warranty
Netech warranties the MiniSim 330 EEG for one
year from the date of its original purchase against
defects in materials and workmanship.
During the warranty period, we will repair or, at our
option, replace at no charge a product that proves to
be defective, provided you return the product
shipping prepaid to Netech Corporation. This
warranty does not apply if the product has been
damaged by accident or misuse, or as the result of
service or modification by other than Netech
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Corporation, or if its serial number is defaced or
removed.
Netech reserves the right to discontinue the MiniSim
330 EEG at any time, and change its specifications,
price, or design without notice and without incurring
any obligation. Netech guarantees availability of
service parts for 5 years after the manufacture of
the unit is discontinued.
The warranty is void if you elect to have the unit
serviced and / or calibrated by someone other than
Netech.
The purchaser assumes all liability for any damages
or bodily injury that may result from the use or
misuse of the unit by the purchaser, his employees,
agents or customers.
In no event shall Netech Corporation be liable
for consequential damages
Trademarks
Netech and MiniSim 330 EEG are trademarks of
Netech Corporation. Any other trademark names
used in this manual are only for editorial purposes
and the benefit of the respective trademark owner,
with no intention of improperly using that trademark.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description
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Controls and Indicators
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Operating Instructions
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Calibration
9
Specifications
9
Accessories
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Appendix
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MiniSim 330 EEG Simulator is a
unique stand-alone simulator designed to
test EEG recorders and sleep study
monitors. The MiniSim 330 EEG simulates
microvolt levels of ABR, sine, triangle, and
square waveforms.
The instrument has a 2 line 16 character
LCD display and 8 key keypad. It is menu
driven via the tactile keys.
The small hand held instrument is powered
by one 9 Volt battery. The MiniSim 330 is
CE marked and is shipped with a
Certificate of Calibration traceable to the
NIST.
The MiniSim 330 EEG Simulator is a
rugged instrument that performs quickly,
accurately, and with ease.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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1. On-Off Key.
2. AC adapter connection.
3. Left Arrow Key Í.
4. F1, F2, F3, F4 Function Keys.
5. Negative lead connectors.
6. Reference ground connectors.
7. LCD Display.
8. Positive lead connectors.
9. Right Arrow Key Î.
10. Menu Key:
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1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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When the MiniSim 330 Simulator is turned on a test
routine is performed and the model and software
version will be displayed followed by “EEG Simulator
ABR Sin Sqr Tri”. Menus are arranged in a tree
structure.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Connect the MiniSim 330 to the instrument
being tested using the positive, negative, and
reference connectors as appropriate. Refer
Appendix1 for connection diagram)
(Refer to Appendix 1 for connection Drawing)
Push ON/OFF Key to turn the MiniSim on.
Select the desired waveform by pushing F1
for ABR, F2 for Sin, F3 for Sqr, or F4 for Tri
If ABR is selected “1KHz ABR @ 0.64 µV
Spike” will be displayed.
If Sin, Sqr, or Tri waveform is selected “Freq”
and “Ampl” will be displayed.
Push the F1 Key to select Frequency and the
F2 Key to select Amplitude.
Push the F1, F2, F3, or F4 Keys to select the
desired frequency or amplitude. The selected
value will be displayed.
Press the left arrow key Í or right arrow key
Î to scroll to the other frequency and
amplitude choices.
To return to the previous menu push the
MENU key.
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CALIBRATION
The MiniSim 330 EEG Simulator is shipped from the
factory fully calibrated with a Certificate of
Calibration traceable to the NIST. Annual
calibration is recommended. Contact the Customer
Service Department for instructions for returning the
instrument to Netech for either calibration or repair.
SPECIFICATIONS
ABR Waveform: 1 KHz, 0.64 µV
Sine, Square, Triangle Waveforms:
Frequencies: 0.1, 0.5, 2, 5, 50, 60 Hz
Amplitudes: 10, 30, 50, 100, 500 µV
and 1, 2, 2.5 mV.
Operating Temperature: 15ο C to 35ο C.
Storage Temperature: 0ο C to 55ο C
Accuracy: ± 1%.
Power: One 9 Volt Alkaline Battery.
Weight: 10 oz. (.28 kg) With Battery.
Dimensions: 5.5 X 3.5 X 1.5 in.
(14 X 8.9 X 3.8 cm.)
ACCESSORIES
Description
Part Number
User Manual
Soft Carrying Case
330-Manual-Rev 3
301
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APPENDIX
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since 1987.
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Netech Corporation
110 Toledo Street • Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: 631-531-0100 • Fax: 631-531-0101
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Appendix1
Netech EEG Simulator 330 – Connection Drawing
Common reference (GND)
E5 (-)
E5 (-)
E4 (-)
E4 (-)
E3 (-)
E3 (-)
E2 (-)
E2 (-)
E1 (-)
E1 (-)
Note: The simulator differential
outputs are available through the Cup
electrode adapter as shown above. The out
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put signal is paired with signal polarity as
shown. The common mode reference is at
the top. There are 5-paired outputs.
E1(-) and E1(+) makes one pair
(Channel 1),
E2(-) and E2(+) makes second pair
(Channel 2).
E3(-) and E3(+) makes third pair
(Channel 3).
E4(-) and E4(+) makes fourth pair
(Channel 4).
E5(-) and E5(+) makes fifth pair
(Channel 5).
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