Unique Solutions for Clinical And Research Applications - Biometrics Ltd
Surface EMG
Biometrics Ltd EMG sensors & systems have been extensively researched & developed over a number of years incorporating
the latest design principles & technologies. The result is a versatile, state of the art range of EMG products which
are reliable, accurate and easy to use.
Biometrics Ltd offer a technologically advanced yet cost effective range of EMG* display & data capture systems offering both full portability and real time display and analysis options.
Biometrics sensors and instrumentation are used extensively in the fields of ergonomics, sports science and
medical research where measurements of surface EMG are commonly taken for a wide range of applications such as:
- Symmetry studies during gait
- Timing data in Biomechanics
- Work done & fatigue studies
- Work environment and tool design
- Sports performance
- Neuro Rehabilitation
- Education
- Veterinary Science
* When a muscle contracts electrical activity is generated within the muscle which may be measured using electrodes placed on the surface of the skin. This electrical signal is usually in the order of up to 3,000 micro volts and is referred to as electromyography or EMG.

Biometrics Ltd EMG sensors, instrumentation, and software are designed with maximum versatility in mind:
- up to 32 channels of EMG data display, collection, and analysis
- adjustable sensitivity with full scales of 0-3mV, 0-1mV, or 0-300µV
- user selectable sampling frequency set per channel up to 20kHz per channel, with total sequential sampling frequency of 160KHz per DataLOG
- easily combine EMG data with other sensors such as goniometers and forceplates – Biometrics Ltd instruments are general purpose devices with each channel individually configurable for a variety of sensors
- collect data real-time to the computer (or other data acquisition system) or store on Micro SD cards for later download & analysis
- comprehensive Analysis software with real-time display and analysis
- readily synchronize EMG data with other systems/software
- input and output triggers for record start/stop
- event markers for optical synchronization
- analogue output cable to send data real-time as it is collected to other systems
- DLL dynamic link library streams data real time as it is collected to third party software, for example LabView or video motion analysis system software
- differential sensor with the highest input impedance in the industry minimizes noise to signal ratio providing superb signal detection
- integral electrodes with fixed inter-electrode distance give consistent high quality results
- set high and/or low thresholds per channel with audible and visual alarms for biofeedback