Over a year of focus, engineering, programming, evaluation and finally fabrication was invested into our completely re-designed EMDR lightbar and BLS kits. We took everything we have learned from our research, our earlier models and the generous input from many practitioners to re-imagine what our ideal lightbar and BLS system should be while challenging ourselves to maintain our design fundamentals: effectiveness, ease of use and value.
Major improvements over our previous models include:
- A vastly simplified system with fewer parts and pieces.
- The desktop/lap controller is now separate from the lightbar and has it’s own 3.5” color touchscreen display, replacing our old IR remote control and small display on the lightbar.
- The new touchscreen display has full functionality control vs. the simplified control offered by our past remote control system.
- An improved, more intuitive phone/tablet/laptop WiFi interface.
- New tappers/buzzers designed for extreme consistency and utilizing an industrial grade cable, designed to withstand many years of use, even by clients who may be rough on equipment.
- A wired headphone port in case you prefer to use the simplicity and reliability of wired connections over bluetooth headphones - the controller still offers bluetooth as well if desired.
- Very high quality, custom made, industrial grade cables to withstand many years of use.
- Please note that our new model is still primarily wired/cabled to help keep our prices down and reliability high. The controller must be plugged into a wall outlet or a high capacity USB power bank (not included). The tappers plug into the controller using cables. The improved WiFi interface is still available to operate and control the system from your nearby phone/tablet/laptop browser (not included).
- Affordable, custom fitted storage cases! We are now offering quality, fitted cases that include cutouts for each component and pouches for cable storage.
Control methods (Touchscreen Controller or WIFI using your phone/tablet/laptop):
You can choose to operate the kit from it’s WIFI based interface using your phone/laptop/tablet, or you can use the wired touchscreen controller. The phone pictured in the product pictures is used to illustrate the WIFI control and is not included with the lightbar.
Modes:
The system has two primary modes, “EMDR” - which scrolls until paused, and “Cycles” - which scrolls until an adjustable number of cycles is completed and then automatically pauses.
Tappers:
The tappers have both a tap (vibrating) function and an audio buzzer function. These functions are synced with the lightbar (if you choose to use them together) and can be operated without a lightbar connected. The tappers are corded with a single industrial grade cable that must be plugged into the controller. The tappers and cable are provided with a reusable cable tie.
Headphones:
Bluetooth headphones can be connected to the controller and will play an audio tone synced with the tappers in the right and left ear. Most Bluetooth stereo headphones with a fast response time will work with the controller, gaming headphones typically meet the Bluetooth speed requirements for proper syncing. Alternatively, you can connect wired stereo headphones directly to the controller for reliability, accurate syncing and simpler setup.
Cases:
Custom fitted cases with separate compartments for each component and pouches for each cable to help keep your equipment safe and orginized.
Client Profiles:
You can choose to save and load your own or client specific profiles or use this section to update the defaults to match our preferred settings.
Cycles and Countdown/Countup:
When using Cycles mode, the user can set the number of cycles run until automatically paused. When a cycle is running, an easy to read countdown is displayed on both the touchscreen controller and the WIFI interface.
User selected settings
Frequency (speed):
The frequency adjustment has a very wide range of 0.10-2.0Hz in increments of 0.05 Hz, tappers/buzzers and headphones function to a maximum frequency of 1.5Hz. Default is 0.80Hz and 1Hz.
Cycles:
The number of cycles are adjustable in cycle mode from 10-50 round trip cycles and can be used with or without tappers and/or buzzers. Default is 40 cycles.
WIFI Interface Detailed:
The web based interface will work with any WIFI device that has a web browser (phone, tablet or laptop - not supplied). The interface does not require an app or download. The controller generates a local, password protected WIFI access point and hosts a control webpage. The controller does not connect to the internet or your network for security purposes. You must be within WIFI range (50'+) to access the user interface. A WIFI tutorial is available here: https://www.emdrlight.com/pages/manuals
Available Options:
Headphones:
Bluetooth stereo headphones with a short USB charging cable and 16' headphone cable for backup and ease of use.
