PARTS AND FUNCTION

POLYGRAP
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 ANALOG
POLYGRAPH
In an analog polygraph, the displaced
air acts on a bellows, an accordion-
like device that contracts when the
tubes expand. This bellows is attached
to a mechanical arm, which is
connected to an ink-filled pen that
makes marks on the scrolling paper
when the subject takes a breath.
 COMPUTERIZED
POLYGRAPH
Polygraph is one kind of electronic
instrument, which record the changes
of many physiological parameters
such as skin conductance, respiration,
finger pulses and cardiovascular, etc.
it can be used to research and detect
the tested person's psychology
behavior.
FOUR MAJOR COMPONENTS
OF POLYGRAPH
1. CARDIOSPHYGMOGRAPH COMPONENT
2. PNEUMOGRAPH COMPONENT
3. GALVANOGRAPH COMPONENT
4. KYMOGRAPH COMPONENT
CARDIOSPHYGMOGRA • it was designed to
detect changes in
PH COMPONENT the blood pressure
and pulse rate of
the subject
• it can record
changes of systolic
blood pressure and
pulse rate of the
subject
• it is made up of
the following:
CARDIOSPHYGMOGRAPH
COMPONENT
1. Blood pressure cuff – which is attached to the upper
right arm of the subject, slightly above the brachial
artery.
2. Sphygmomanometer – which is utilized to indicate the
amount of air pressure inflated in the system.
3. Pump bulb assembly - which is inflates air into the
system, also known as an air pump it has a hose
connecting the blood pressure the recording pen.
CARDIOSPHYGMOGRAPH
COMPONENT
4. Resonance control unit – which is used for reducing or
increasing the amount of air pressure to reach the brass
bellows and thus reduce or increase the amplitude of pen
excursions.
5. Centering control- which is used to provide adjustment
of the tracing so that the composite records pattern would
be on the guideline.
6. Vent – provide the means by which air in the system can
CARDIOSPHYGMOGRAP
H COMPONENT

7. Recording pen unit –

which is used to record
the blood pressure, pulse
rate changes on the
chart paper by means
of five inch recording
pen.
GALVANOGRAP
H COMPONENT
Ø its primary function is
to detect changes of
alterations in skin
resistance of the
subject
Ø it is made up of the
following components:
GALVANOGRAP
H COMPONENT
Finger electrode assembly –
which has a finger electrode
plate and retainer bond
attached to the left index and
ring finger of the subject and a
connecting plug designed to
fasten the system to the
polygraph machine.
GALVANOGRAP
H COMPONENT
Ø Recording pen unit –
which usually seven
inches in length.
Ø Amplifier unit – which is
made to support the
galvanometer in
converting electrical to
mechanical current.
PNEUMOGRAPH
COMPONENT
Ø it is designed to detect changes of
respiration of the subject
Ø its major components are the
pneumograph chest assembly and
recording unit.
Ø Rubber convoluted tube – which is
ten inches in length corrugated
rubber attached to the chest and
abdominal area of the subject.
PNEUMOGRAP
H COMPONENT
Ø Pneumograph recording unit is
made up of brass bellows, a
frame, crankshaft,
countershaft, adjustable
fulcrum, bearing with
adjusted screw pen, vent
limiting screws, pen cradle and
pen centering control. The
backward and forward right
movement is then recorded to
the chart paper.
PARTS OF POLYGRAPH
INSTRUMENT (STOELTING)
Pen Lifter – raises or lower pens to 3 position

Program Pacer – a programmable cueing device for

question and answer spacing,
Paper Tear Bar – provides cutting edge for convenient
removal of charts.
PARTS OF POLYGRAPH
INSTRUMENT (STOELTING)
Foam Pen Hold Down – keeps pens in place when
instrument is being transported.
Attached Compartment – storage for all forms and
supplies. Slightly smaller in Executive Ultra Scribe.
Accessory Storage & Optional Calibration Checking
Fixture - Slightly smaller in Executive Ultra Scribe.
PARTS OF POLYGRAPH
INSTRUMENT (STOELTING)
Subject Connections – stylish grouping provides neat,
professional appearance. Facilitates set – up and
storage.
M ec h a n ic a l P n eu m o M o d u l e – r ec o r d i n g p a r t o f
Mechanical Pneumo channel
GSR Module - recording part of GSR channel.
PARTS OF POLYGRAPH
INSTRUMENT (STOELTING)
Mechanical Cardio Module – recording part of
mechanical Cardio Module.
Paper Storage Compartment – holds two spare rolls of
chart paper or other supplies.
AC Power Receptacle – power cords connects here
PARTS OF POLYGRAPH
INSTRUMENT (STOELTING)
Power Switch and Circuit Breaker – applies power to
instrument built-in reset table circuit breaker protects
instrument and eliminates need for fuses. To re-set,
simply press “ off “and then “on” again.
Chart Drive Roller Lever – lifts chart drive roller for
proper changes and chart removal.
PARTS OF POLYGRAPH
INSTRUMENT (STOELTING)
Power Analyzer – automatically indicates whether wall
outlets is properly wired and grounded for proper
instrument operation and subject safety.
Stimulus Marker – marks significant events on the
chart.
Sphygmomanometer Dial – reads operating pressure of
cardio channels.
PARTS OF POLYGRAPH
INSTRUMENT (STOELTING)
Pneumo 1 – pneumatic connection for upper (throracic) Pneumograph. Not
connected in instrument with only one Pneumo channel.

Pneumo 2 – pneumatic connection lower (abdominal) pneumograph.

Cuff – pneumatic connection for cardio channel subject cuff tubing.

Pump - pneumatic connection for hand pump used to inflate subject cuff.
PARTS OF POLYGRAPH
INSTRUMENT (STOELTING)
Mechanical Cardio Switch – disengages mechanical cardio module from pneumatic system for low pressure electronic
cardio operation

Multi- Function Module – selectable recording module. Can be used as:

a. Electronic Pneumo Channel

b. Electronic Cardio Channel

c. Cardio Activity Monitor (CAM)

d. Cardio Tech, or other accessories

KYMOGRAPH
COMPONENT
Ø its primary serves as the paper feed
mechanism of the polygraph machine
Ø it is a device that records the different
tracin g s by drivin g t h e p a p e r o u t
under a recording pen unit
Ø it pulls or drives the chart paper under
the recording pen simultaneously at
the rate of 6 to 12 inches per minute
Ø the chart must travel in a uniform
speed to facilitate the valid
interpretations
KYMOGRAPH
COMPONENT
Ø Chart – which is rolled graph paper
composed of 12 division in 60 seconds
run designed to measure the rate of
various body function.
Ø Rubber roller – which pulls the paper
out of the machine.
Ø Paper trail guide – which serves as to
secure or ensure the chart paper’s
forward movement without shaking.