Check channels
After tuning and before each measurement you should check the channels.
Before measurement
- Click GO! in the Acquisition control window
- Browse through channels to see if everything looks alright
- If everything looks good you are ready to start recording, if not see below
During measurement
If door is opened or between condition when recording has been stopped redo the steps above
After measurement
No action required
Issues
Fixing bad channels before recording
Problem: Jumpy or noisy channels
Solution: Use Squiddler to heat bad channels
Open: Menu -> Neuromag -> Squiddler
In Squiddler:
- Select channel with slider
- Open Commands, click Heat Channel. Wait until the channels settle then inspect if the channel looks fine. Inspect if other channels have been affected by the heating.
- Repeat 1-2 for all bad channels.