B-Alert X10 – Wireless EEG Headset

Mobile 10-Channel Wireless EEG Headset

The B-Alert X10 is the premiere solution for mobile EEG applications, delivering a balance of functionality and simplicity. The lightweight headset applies easily and remains comfortable for extended high quality recordings in any home, lab, or operational setting. The 9-channel combination of mid-line and lateral EEG sites allows for multiple analysis opportunities as evidenced by numerous peer-reviewed publications. As the complete SDK is included with every purchase, straight-forward integration and synchronization tools ensure B-Alert X10 meets the needs of researchers across many fields.


  • Man wearing the B-Alert X10 Wireless EEG System integrated into a construction helmet to monitor his brain activity
  • Woman wearing the B-Alert X10 Wireless EEG system to monitor her brain activity during a research study

Product Features:

  • 9 channels of high-quality EEG, plus 1 optional channel for ECG, EMG, or EOG (10 Channels @ 256Hz)
  • Comfortable and non-intrusive; sets up in about 5 minutes
  • Automated wireless impedance checks
  • Bluetooth wireless signal transmission up to 10 meters
  • 8+ hour rechargeable battery life
  • On-board accelerometer to quantify head movement & position
  • Data quality monitoring and feedback
  • Multiple options for data synchronization
  • Sizing to fit adolescent through adult heads
  • SDK fully compatible with MatLab, EEGLab, and BCI2000

Product Specifications:



Channels 9 EEG with fixed gain referenced to linked mastoids
1 optional differential channel
Sampling rate 256 samples/second
Dynamic range Fixed gain ±1,000 µV
Resolution 16 bit, CMRR 105 dB
Bandpass characteristics 0.1Hz HPF, 100Hz 5th order LPF
Input impedance 100 GO
Noise ~ +2 µV @ 10 Hz and 50 kO impedance @ 256 s/s
Head movement/position Angles obtained with 3-axis 12-bit accelerometer
RF Band 2.4 to 2.48 GHz (ISM band)
Transmission mode Bi-Directional with B-Alert Bluetooth – USB dongle
Data transmission range ~ 10 meters, line of sight with onboard antenna
Transmission power Bluetooth Class 2 +4dBm
System power consumption ~ 40 mA @ 3.7 V
Battery capacity Standard 2 x Li-ION batteries - 460 mAH, 11-hours of continuous use
Optional 4 x Li-ION batteries - 920 mAH, 22-hours of continuous use
Battery run time 8+ hours
Battery charging Internally charged with custom cable and USB wall charger
On-line impedance monitoring Initiated by host computer using bi-directional link
Head unit dimensions Size: 5’(L) x 2.25” (W) x 1” (H); Weight: 0.11 kg with standard battery
User control On/Off
Indicator LEDs Green/Amber

Software

Compatibility Windows 8, 7, and XP, PC with 2.0 GHz or higher processor & 1 GB of RAM
Estimated file size per minute ~ 45 KB/Min/channel

Sensor Headset & Accessories

Sensor sites Fz, F3, F4, Cz, C3, C4, POz, P3, P4
Sensor strip sizes Ships with small & medium; inquire about other sizes
Electrode cream Highly conductive electrolytes and preservatives in non-ionic, hypoallergenic base, buffered to skin pH
B-Alert X10 Wireless EEG Headset Electrode Sites

B-Alert X10 Electrode Sites


B-Alert LAB Wireless EEG Software

The B-Alert X10 Wireless EEG Headset will pair with the B-Alert LAB Software Suite best suited to meet your needs


  • Image of students wearing the B-Alert X4 Wireless EEG system during a teaming study

EEG Metrics synchronized across individuals can be used to derive Team Cognitive States