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Comet® Portable PSG - Recording & Review
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier   Grass Technologies AS40 with 40 channels of data (expandable up to 50*):
AC channels:
Sleep Personality Module (included):
24 referential EEG/PSG AC inputs, 1 reference input, 1 patient ground, 6 bipolar AC channels
Universal Personality Module (optional):

32 referential EEG/PSG AC inputs, 1 reference input, 1 patient ground, 8 bipolar AC channels
DC inputs:
2 auxiliary DC inputs, 1 integrated pulse oximeter connection for SpO2/rate
DC Input Module for up to 8 channels (supplied with CometXL, optional for Comet & Comet Portable)
  * Maximum data channel count is determined by the type of AC and DC input modules in use.
AC Input
Signal
Range
  Referential and Bipolar AC channels: 4 mV peak to peak full-scale
  Differential DC voltage tolerance: 500 mV max
DC Input
Signal Range
  ±2.5 volts
Input
Characteristics
  10 Megohm impedance, all inputs including reference
  All referential and bipolar AC inputs electrically isolated from earth ground
Frequency
Response
  0.5 Hz to 100 Hz, -3 dB
0.1 to 100 Hz recoverable with TWin
Amplification   AC channels: 1200 ±2%
Vertical Resolution   16 bits (0.06 µV/bit)
Sampling Rate   800 samples/second/channel, simultaneous sample and hold. Data stored at 200 or 400 samples/second, user definable via TWin software
CMR  

>100 dB, all AC channels, at 50/60 Hz

Noise   <2 µV peak to peak referred to input
Impedance
Test Mode
  Referential inputs only: 30 Hz square wave; range, 1 kohm to 100 kohms, 10%
Calibration Signal   Referential inputs only: 500 µV peak to peak ±2%; 5 Hz square wave
Patient Bias
Current
  Maximum: <4 nA
Typically: 300 pA
Event Input   1 pushbutton patient signaling input
Photic   1 photic (flash unit) control line
Connectivity to
Host PC
  Standard Ethernet, TCP/IP protocol
Physical Size   AS40 Amplifier System: approximately
7"W x 6"H x 2"D (17.8 x 15.3 x 5.1 cm)
Weight: 2.3 lbs (1.1 kg)
  Personality Module alone: approximately
5.5"W x 5"H x 1"D
(14 x 12.3 x 2.5 cm)
Weight: 0.4 lbs (0.2 kg)
Software   Powerful and user-friendly TWin record, review and analysis PSG software include
Operating System   Windows® XP
Power   Medical-grade Isolated Power Supply
Warranty   Lifetime Limited Warranty on Grass Technologies manufactured parts (see our full warranty for details)
Regulatory   AS40 Amplifier System: certified to UL2601-1, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-4, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-2-26,
CAN/CSA22.2.No.601.1; CE marked to EC MDD (93/42/EEC),
Referential and Bipolar AC (patient) inputs isolated, Type BF

ORDERING INFORMATION
Model CMP-P   Comet portable PSG recorder includes:
Latest high-performance lap-top computer, DVD+/-RW Archiver (internal), 10/100 BaseT NIC and modem. TWin PSG Record and Review, Database Explorer software, MS Office software. 40-channel AS40 Amplifier System with Sleep Personality Module, 10-foot (3 m) Tether, Personality Module Adaptor, and Power Supply.
Model CM-P   Comet PSG recorder base only includes:
TWin PSG Record and Review software, 40-channel AS40 Amplifier System with Universal Personality Module, 10-foot (3 m) Tether, Personality Module Adaptor, and Power Supply (provide your own PC or laptop).**
** Grass Technologies personnel must approve all personal computers or laptops used with the Comet base unit. Please contact Grass Technologies with any questions
Options:
Model CMP-TI   

In-service/Training: on-site (USA only), 1 day (3 days minimum recommended)

Model
ACS-21825
  Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse
Rack Carts:
Model  IT9   Mobile Rack Cart with drawer for full size keyboard
Model
ARM-AS40-QR   
  Adjustable Arm with quick release for mounting the AS40 on a Mobile Cart
Recommended PSG Start Up Kits & Supplies
Model
EIM107-68
  Digital Impedance Meter, for use with AS40-based Amplifier Systems, includes EZ-SET Programming CD
Model PSG-E-1   PSG Electrode Kit
   
Accessories:
Model DCM8  

DC Input Module for up to 8 DC channels

Model
GRS-8399
  DCM8 wall-mount bracket
Model
CAB-21615-5
  DCM8 to AS40 patch cable, 5-foot (1.5 m) length
Model
SPM-PLUS
  Sleep Personality Module (select a 4-foot or 10-foot cable)
Model
UPM-PLUS
  Universal Personality Module (select a 4-foot or 10-foot cable)
Model
CAB-22120
  4-foot (1.2 m) cable for SPM-PLUS/UPM-PLUS
Model
CAB-22121
  10-foot (3 m) cable for SPM-PLUS/UPM-PLUS
Model PMA   Personality Module Adaptor, required for tethered personality modules only
Model
CAB-21648-10
  Patient pushbutton, 10-foot (3 m) cable length, other lengths available
Model
CAB-21617
  Event button to AS40 adaptor, used to connect an event button directly to the AS40 when an optional DCM8 DC Input Module is not available 1-foot (0.3 m) cable length
Model
KBD-21203-20
  20-button Keypad for notation entry and system operation
Model
KBD-21203-58
  58-button Keypad for notation entry and system operation
Model
ACS-21651
  Dedicated Ethernet Card for AS40 connection for use with a PC
Model
ACS-20944-01
  Dedicated Ethernet/Modem Card for AS40 connection for laptop use (included with portable EEG)
Model
AS40WMB
  AS40 base unit wall mount bracket
Model HUB-8   Network Hub (8-port 10/100/1000baseT switch)
Model HUB-16   Network Hub (16-port 10/100/1000baseT switch)
Model
ACS-21824
  Wireless-G Notebook Adaptor
Model
ACS-21823
  Wireless-G PCI Adaptor
Model
ACS-21822
  Wireless-G Broadband Router, 4 ports
Model
ACS-21841
  Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge, 1 port
Model
ACS-20749
  Carry case for Comet portable
Oximeter & Accessories:
Model XPOD   Nonin Xpod™ Pulse Oximeter & Sensors, 80" (2 m) length cable
sensors sold separately
Power Supplies:
Model IPS115   Isolated Power System (115 V, 50/60 Hz)
Model IPS230   Isolated Power System (230 V, 50/60 Hz)
Model UPS-1   Uninterruptible Power Source, 700 VA
(115 V, 50/60 Hz)
Model UPS-1-220   Uninterruptible Power Source, 700 VA
(230 V, 50/60 Hz)
Model UPS-2   Uninterruptible Power Source, 525 VA
(115 V, 50/60 Hz)
Model
MCB-20493
  AC Cordset, 6-foot (1.8 m) cable, from IPS115/230 to peripheral
PSG Software Options:
Model FASS   FASS Fully-Automated Sleep Stager Software
Model
CUST-REPORT
  Custom PSG Report Template
Model
TLOOK-CD
  TWinLOOK® review only software for use on any computer, site license
Model
ACS-21043-01
  MS Office, full version (included with portable EEG)
Digital Video Options:
Model
PANO-LAP
  Panorama® Digital video/audio recording (complete with exception of camera, see Video Equipment) for use with laptop computers
Model AUPAN-1   Panorama® Digital video/audio recording (complete with exception of camera, see Video Equipment) for use with PCs
EEG Software/Hardware Add-on:
Model EEG-UT3   TWin EEG software, UPM-PLUS Universal Personality Module, 10-foot (3 m) Tether
Model PMA   Personality Module Adaptor, required for tethered personality modules only
Storage Devices:
Model
ACS-22001
  Removable Hard Drive Kit, USB, 500 GBytes