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Software Installation for the SEAM ECG Test Platform

Obtain a Windows PC with administrator rights.

Install USB drive included with SEAM hardware.

Navigate to "QC SEAM v* Setup" on the USB drive and double-click on it.

Click "Next" twice and then click "Install".

Wait for the installation to complete and then click "Finish".

Repeat this procedure with the other applications on the USB drive.

End of Procedure

Hardware Setup for the SEAM ECG Test Platform

Place laptop, SEAM tester and cables on table.

Connect SEAM Tester to a wall outlet using the power cable.

Connect the SEAM Tester to the computer using the communications cable.

Connect to ECG electrodes gel-to-gel.

Make sure there are no air bubbles trapped between gels. This can result in inaccurate readings

Connect leadwires to electrode pair.

Install leadwires in SEAM channel.

Repeat process with remaining electrodes and SEAM channels.

Not all SEAM channels need to be populated to run a test.

End of Procedure

Creating and Running a Test Sequence with the SEAM ECG Test Platform

Start the SEAM application.

Press the button on the SEAM Tester to turn the unit on.

When power is on:
- The light beside the button will be green.
- The fan on the Power Supply Module will be on.

Start the connection with the SEAM Tester.

Check that the connection was successful.

Wait for channel data to be read by application.

4 channels = wait 5 seconds
12 channels = wait 10 seconds
32 channels = wait 30 seconds

Select the "Edit" button to open the Test Sequence Editor.

You can load a saved test sequence using the "Load" button.

If this is your first time running the SEAM software, skip this step.

To add a test, select the test type from the drop-down menu.

Select the number of test repetitions from the drop-down menu.

When you choose a BIAS test, you will have to specify two additional parameters.

Test Time from 1 to 165 hours.

Sample Interval from 1 to 60 minutes.

Click "Insert" to add test to sequence.

Repeat this process to add more tests to the sequence.

Click the "Save" button if you would like to reuse your test sequence at a later time.

Click "OK" and observe that the test sequence has been loaded into the main window.

Select the channels you wish to run and then click "Set as Defaults".

Make sure that the selected channels have electrode pairs installed. If not, the test report will record the unpopulated channels as failures.

Click "Run" in the main window and then "Start Test" in the Test Details window.

You can add a lot number and notes for the lot. This information will be included in the test report.

Wait for the test to complete.

The expected completion time is displayed at the bottom of the window.

Once complete, the test report will be displayed.

You can use the Export tab to save the data in the format of your choosing.

End of Procedure

Software Installation for the SEAM-AC(P) Calibrator

Obtain a Windows PC with administrator rights.

Install USB drive included with SEAM-AC(P) hardware.

Navigate to "SEAM Calibrator v* Setup" on the USB drive and double-click on it.

Click "Next" twice and then click "Install".

Wait for the installation to complete and then click "Finish".

End of Procedure

Logging on to the SEAM Calibration Server

Open the SEAM Calibrator application.

The black "Server Available" indicator shows that there is no connection with the calibration server.

Select "Connection Settings" and update the IP and Port fields.

Server IP = seamac.qcintegrated.com
Server Port = 2256

If the connection was successful, then the "Server Available" indicator will turn green.

If the connection was unsuccessful, the "Server Available" indicator will remain black.

The firewall for either the computer or network is often the source of this issue.
Contact your IT department.

Input the username and password and click "Login".

If you do not have a username and password, please contact info@qcintegrated.com.

You have successfully logged in to the Calibration Server when the "Start Calibration" button is enabled.

You have the option to update your password once logged in.

End of Procedure

Channel Calibration with the SEAM-ACP (gold)

Remove all Channels from the Bus.

Install the Channel you wish to calibrate into Slot 1.

Install the SEAM-ACP into Slot 4.

Remove the cap from the Channel.

Screw the SEAM-ACP connector on to the Channel connector.

Power up the SEAM tester.

Login to the Calibration Server. Set the "Calibration Mode" to "SEAM-ACP Automatic Calibration" and then click "Start Calibration".

Confirm that you are using the SEAM-ACP for calibration.

This process will not work for a SEAM-AC (red) calibrator.

Click "Connect" to initiate the connection with the tester.

Click "Collect Preliminary Info", wait for the data to load and then click "Continue".

Click "Start Test". All tests will execute automatically.

Cycle time is approximately 5 minutes.

Verify the results. Click "Continue" to apply the new calibration.

Click "Finish" to complete the calibration. The calibration certificate will be sent to you in an email.

If you do not receive the calibration certificate with in 5 minutes of clicking "Finish", check your Junk Mail.

If you still cannot find the calibration certificate, please contact info@qcintegrated.com.

Repeat this process with your remaining Channels.

End of Procedure

Channel Calibration with the SEAM-AC (red)

Remove all Channels from the Bus.

Install the Channel you wish to calibrate into Slot 1.

Install the SEAM-AC into Slot 4.

Power up the SEAM tester.

Login to the Calibration Server, select "Calibrate Only" and click "Start Calibration".

Alternatively, you can also select "Calibrate + Verify" as a Calibration Mode. The user will be prompted to verify each measurement with an external multimeter when this option is chosen.

You can also specify the number of calibration points and calibration period at this time.

Click "Connect" to initiate the connection with the tester.

Click "Collect Preliminary Info", wait for the data to load and then click "Continue".

Click "Start Tests".

Remove the fasteners holding down the Channel Top.

Install the Noise/DCO Channel Top and click "OK".

Connect the SEAM-AC to the Noise Test Leads and click "OK".

Wait for the first Noise test to complete and then click "Continue". Repeat this process two more times.

Connect the SEAM-AC to the TEST pins on the Noise/DCO Channel Top. Click "OK".

Wait for the test to be completed and then click "Continue". Repeat this process two more times.

Reinstall the original Channel Top and click "OK".

Connect the SEAM-AC to the 0.063" pins on the Channel and click "OK".

Wait for the test to be completed and then click "Continue". Repeat this process six more times.

Verify the results. Click "Continue" to apply the new calibration.

Click "Finish" to complete the calibration. The calibration certificate will be sent to you in an email.

If you do not receive the calibration certificate with in 5 minutes of clicking "Finish", check your Junk Mail.

If you still cannot find the calibration certificate, please contact info@qcintegrated.com.

Repeat this process with your remaining Channels.

End of Procedure

Updating the SEAM-AC(P)

When performing a channel calibration, you may encounter this error message indicating that the SEAM-AC(P) must be updated.

It is necessary to verify that the SEAM-AC(P) is within tolerance on an annual basis.

Obtain a NIST traceable multimeter which meets the following specifications.

If you do not have access to a multimeter with these specifications, contact info@qcintegrated.com for assistance.

Install the SEAM-AC(P) into Slot 4 of the Bus.

Slot 1 does not have to be populated for a SEAM-AC(P) update.

Power up the SEAM tester.

Open the Calibrator application and login. Select "SEAM-AC(P) Update" from the "Calibration Mode" menu.

Specify the number of calibration points and then select "Start Calibration".

Click "Connect" to initiate communication with the SEAM-AC(P).

When the connection is successful, the SEAM-AC(P) serial number and correction values are loaded.

Input the information for your NIST traceable multimeter and click "OK".

Select the "DCO 5mV" button.

Set the multimeter to measure DC voltage and probe the VERF sockets.

Record the measurement from the multimeter and click "Save".

5.832 mV has been used as an example here.

Repeat Steps 10 to 12 for the remaining DCO and NOISE measurements.

Press the "SDR 200V" button.

Probe the VERF sockets.

This measurement must be made within 10 seconds of pressing "SDR 200V".

Verify that your New Correction Values are within 10% of the Old Correction Values.

If a this is not the case, check that there have been no errors in typing in the measured values.

Click "Update Correction Values".

Set your multimeter to measure resistance. Complete the ACZ measurements using Steps 10 to 12.

Complete the BIAS measurement using Steps 10 to 12.

Note: The measurement must be inputted as kilo-ohms.

Verify the results. Click "Updated Resistor Values" to apply the updates.

Click "OK" and then "Calibration Complete!". A SEAM-AC(P) update report is then emailed to the operator

If you do not receive the report with in 5 minutes of clicking "Finish", check your Junk Mail.

If you still cannot find the report, please contact info@qcintegrated.com.

End of Procedure

Software Installation for the SEAM TENS Electrode Tester

Obtain a Windows PC with administrator rights.

Install USB drive included with SEAM hardware.

Navigate to "QC SEAM10 v* Setup" on the USB drive and double-click on it.

Click "Next" twice and then click "Install"

Wait for the installation to complete and then click "Finish".

End of Procedure

Test Configuration for the SEAM TENS Electrode Tester

Connect the SEAM10 Tester to the computer.

Open the SEAM10 Configurator on the computer and click "Connect".

Verify that the connection was successful.

The "Connect" button will turn GREEN.

The SEAM10 Tester holds 3 test programs. You can view each test program by clicking on its tab.

A test program can be updated by changing the parameters in a tab and clicking on "Upload to SEAM10".

End of Procedure

Running a Gel-to-Plate Test with the SEAM TENS Electrode Tester

Connect the tester to the 5 VDC power adapter.

A computer can be used as a power supply, however, extended use can cause additional wear to the USB port.

Turn the tester on by pressing the power button.

Open the lid and apply the TENS electrode to the plate.

Feed the leadwire through the space between the tester and lid.

Install the leadwire into the tester.

Make sure that the lid closes completely. If not, the test will not run.

Use the "Select" button to choose the test program you wish to run.

Start the test using the "Run" button.

Wait for the test complete.

The impedance measured will be approximately half the impedance measured by a gel-to-gel sample.

End of Procedure

Running a Gel-to-Gel Test with the SEAM TENS Electrode Tester

Connect the tester to the 5 VDC power adapter.

A computer can be used as a power supply, however, extended use can cause additional wear to the USB port.

Turn the tester on by pressing the power button.

Prepare your sample by connecting the electrodes gel to gel.

Remove the plug to expose "Dual/Cal" pin.

Connect the sample to the tester.

Use the "Select" button to choose the test program you wish to run.

Start the test using the "Run" button.

Wait for the test complete.

The impedance measured will be approximately twice the impedance measured by a gel-to-plate sample.

End of Procedure

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