Cleaning your DevKit system

Kernel DevKit is designed to be used in a variety of settings, and to function well under a range of environments and circumstances. However, even tiny bits of dust or debris can interfere with performance and impact the lifespan of your equipment.

To ensure that your headset operates optimally and that you continue to receive accurate and consistent results, it must be handled with appropriate care, cleaned between each use, and stored in an environment that supports and protects it properly.

Clean the module and electrode surfaces:

During use, the headset may accumulate dust, oil, or other debris that can interfere with its operation. For both sanitation and to maintain maximum efficacy, the headset should be thoroughly cleaned after each participant that wears it. If multiple datasets are being collected with the same participant, cleaning can wait until after the last dataset.

1. Gently remove the DevKit from the Headset Stand and flip it upside down onto a table or your lap.
2. Thoroughly clean the modules and any part of the cap that made contact with a participant's head with a mild (low-alcohol) antimicrobial cleaning solution and with a lint-free cloth such as Sani-Cloth Plus. Focus especially on the exposed module surfaces and EEG electrode bristles.
3. Place the DevKit back onto the Headset Stand.

Avoid using solvent-based solutions such as IPA (isopropyl alcohol), as the solvent can dissolve the polymers in the modules.

To maintain the EEG electrodes:

• It is recommended not to remove the dry EEG electrodes, as they are difficult to install.
• If the white coating layer begins showing signs of deterioration, the electrodes must be replaced. Refer to Setting up the EEG components.

See Also: Storing your DevKit system

Any misuse or mishandling of the Kernel-supplied materials, including failure to properly clean and store the product, will void the warranty.