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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ActiGraph Link waterproof?

The ActiGraph Link is water resistant to 1 meter for 30 minutes according to IP27 certification. The device can be 
worn during bathing and swimming activities.

How should I clean the ActiGraph Link and accessories after use by a subject?

The ActiGraph Link, wristband, and belt clip should be wiped down using any alcohol based solution. Elastic belts 
and pouches should be laundered.

Is the raw accelerometer output the same as with ActiGraph’s previous devices?

Yes, the ActiGraph Link uses the same accelerometer and sampling and filtering methods as the GT3X+ line of 
activity monitors.

Is there any way for the subject to change or reprogram the ActiGraph Link display after it has been 
deployed?

No, the ActiGraph Link display will operate according to the parameters selected during initialization until it has 
been reinitialized with ActiLife.

Does the wear sensor work at the waist?

No, the wear sensor is only accurate for wrist worn devices.

What do the various sensors in the IMU measure?

The accelerometer measures acceleration normalized to Earth gravity (g). The gyroscope measures angular rates 
in degrees per second. The magnetometer measure magnetic field strength in microteslas. The thermometer 
measures temperature of the IMU in Celsius.

Does the magnetometer provide accurate measurements in any geographic location?

Variations in magnetic north versus true north vary by location in a predictable way. There are lookup tables 
available. The magnetic field measurements may also be affected by hard and soft iron effects.

Can I calculate body temperature using the thermometer in the IMU?

No, the thermometer measures the temperature of the the IMU sensor for possible compensation of the IMU 
output.

Contact Us

Please contact our Customer Support Team with any questions or for additional information about operating the 
ActiGraph GT9X Link.

support@actigraphcorp.com  

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  +1 (877) 497-6996 (toll free)

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Summary of Contents for GT9X Link + ActiLife

Page 1: ...QuickStartGuide ActiGraph GT9X Link ActiLife Activity Monitor ActiGraph GT9X Link Revision A Released 11 24 2014 ...

Page 2: ...plays date and time provides optional real time subject feedback or can be completely disabled Wear time sensor Automatically detects if a wrist worn device has been removed for simplified compliance monitoring and data cleaning Inertial Measurement Unit IMU Contains a secondary accelerometer and gyroscope and magnetometer sensors to capture position and rotation data for advanced applications Thi...

Page 3: ...You ll Need ActiGraph Link ActiLife software version 6 11 5 or higher Single Dock Six Port Link Dock Optional USB Cable s Link Belt Clip Link Wrist Band Pouch with Belt Loop Or Or Heart Rate Monitor Optional Waist Belt Optional ...

Page 4: ...level It takes approximately three hours to charge a fully depleted battery Connect the Link dock to the computer or a wall outlet using the mini USB cable Plug the ActiGraph Link into the dock with the ActiGraph logo facing up Once connected the red LED light on the right side of the dock will turn yellow the device screen will display the serial number and the battery icon will blink to indicate...

Page 5: ...tions are as follows Display On Wireless Heart Rate Off IMU Off 14 days Display On Heart Rate On IMU Off 7 days Display On Wireless Heart Rate Off IMU On all sensors 1 day Note These estimates are based on average device usage parameters More frequent use of wireless communication will result in reduced battery life Note ActiLife software is not required for battery charging Note Battery voltage c...

Page 6: ...zation parameters are pre selected as system defaults Start and Stop Times Enter the dates and times when the device should start and stop collecting data If no start time is selected the system defaults to two minutes ahead If no stop time is selected the device will continue to collect data until the battery is depleted the memory capacity is full or it is downloaded and reinitialized Device Tim...

Page 7: ... preserve battery life Show Display Activates the display window on the device Click Options to select whether to display date and time in 24 hour format and to enable subject feedback IMU Enables Inertial Measurement Unit IMU which contains a gyroscope magnetometer secondary accelerometer and IMU temperature sensor The IMU data are collected at a 100 Hz sample rate Complete the initialization par...

Page 8: ...tion procedure is not required for waist worn devices which do not provide valid wear sensor data The device will begin collecting data when the selected start time elapses as indicated by the active mode icon in the upper left corner of the display The device will continue to collect data until the stop time occurs if selected the battery is depleted or the device is downloaded and reinitialized ...

Page 9: ... collecting data Either the stop time has elapsed or the battery was fully depleted and recharged Heart Rate Connected Device is collecting HR data Beats per minute BPM will appear if display is enabled 1 Heart Rate Not Connected Device is configured to collect heart rate but is not connected to a heart rate monitor Mobile Connect Device is communicating with mobile app via Bluetooth Reset Mode De...

Page 10: ...emove the ActiGraph Link from the watchband firmly grasp and pull up on the device with one hand while gently lifting the plastic tab on the top edge of the watchband with the other hand Waist worn devices Belt Clip Insert the ActiGraph Link into the belt clip by positioning the plastic notch on the bottom edge of the device into the matching groove on the bottom edge of the belt clip Ensure that ...

Page 11: ...e body Heart Rate Monitor To collect heart rate information the Heart Rate option must be enabled during initialization and a compatible Bluetooth wireless heart rate monitor is required Unsnap the heart rate transmitter from the chest strap position the transmitter in the center of the sternum and snap back into place Adjust the strap so that it is secure across the breast bone The ActiGraph Link...

Page 12: ...box will open to display the download options listed below The most commonly used download parameters are preselected as defaults File download location Select where downloaded files will be saved Download naming convention Provides a list of file name formats Download Options Create Clinical Report A customizable PDF report containing summary data will be automatically generated on download Subje...

Page 13: ...ons are selected click Download All Devices The dialog box will close and a progress bar will appear under the Status column in the grid When the download is complete a finished downloading link will appear Click this link to reveal options to view data export the raw data file and navigate to the download folder Data has now successfully been downloaded from the ActiGraph Link and can be cleaned ...

Page 14: ... Gyroscope Y Gyroscope Z Magnetometer XMagnetometer Y Magnetometer Z 2014 11 04T09 25 59 0000000 0 418945 0 60791 0 327637 63 016354 69 763188 28 564455 13 977052 27 246092 9 667968 15 234374 2014 11 04T09 25 59 0100000 0 441406 0 554688 0 32666 63 726211 51 635745 48 828128 9 216309 27 246092 9 667968 15 234374 2014 11 04T09 25 59 0200000 0 475586 0 530273 0 333496 63 78312 34 790041 74 157719 3 ...

Page 15: ...ialized with ActiLife Does the wear sensor work at the waist No the wear sensor is only accurate for wrist worn devices What do the various sensors in the IMU measure The accelerometer measures acceleration normalized to Earth gravity g The gyroscope measures angular rates in degrees per second The magnetometer measure magnetic field strength in microteslas The thermometer measures temperature of ...

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