--- title: "Installing NeuroMap and Decomposing Data" slug: "installing-neuromap-and-decomposing-data" description: "Install and use NeuroMap to decompose sEMG data into motor units, gaining insights into neuromuscular control. Visualize and export your findings easily." tags: ["NeuroMap"] updated: 2026-08-14T10:55:08Z published: 2026-08-14T10:55:08Z canonical: "support.delsys.com/installing-neuromap-and-decomposing-data" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.delsys.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Installing NeuroMap and Decomposing Data ## Overview This article provides an introduction to installing and using NeuroMap, which is our motor unit decomposition software package. Through NeuroMap, you can decompose sEMG data files into individual motor units, offering powerful insights into neuromuscular control during complex movement. You will learn how to install NeuroMap, activate your NeuroMap license, and use NeuroMap to decompose data. Once you have successfully decomposed your data, refer to our [Analyzing Decomposed Data in NeuroMap Explorer](/v1/docs/analyzing-decomposed-data-in-neuromap-explorer) guide for more information on how to visualize and export your motor unit data. > [!CAUTION] > Important > > - This article assumes you have already collected NeuroMap-compatible data. For more information on how to collect NeuroMap-compatible data (See [Collecting Data for Motor Unit Decomposition](/v1/docs/collecting-data-for-motor-unit-decomposition)) > [!NOTE] > Information > > - A high-performance processor will improve decomposition speed and reliability. NeuroMap is CPU-based only. It does not support GPU-accelerated processing. --- ## **System Requirements** | **Material/Tool** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | **Software** | NeuroMap 1.0.0+, NeuroMap Explorer 1.0.0+ | | **Operating System** | Windows 10+ | | **Minimum PC Specifications** | - At least 2.0 GHz processor clock speed (3.0 GHz recommended) - At least 2 processor cores (4 recommended) - 2 GB of HDD space for NeuroMap Explorer and MATLAB RunTime installations (SSD recommended) - At least 4 GB of RAM per processor core | --- ## Step-by-Step Instructions ### Step 1: Installing and Activating NeuroMap 1. Installing NeuroMap 1. Download the NeuroMap software package [here](https://delsys.com/support/neuromap/): This installer contains both NeuroMap and NeuroMap Explorer. 2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts 3. Follow the prompt to install MATLAB Runtime 1. Installing MATLAB Runtime is required in order to use NeuroMap ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0adedc1d-5225-43a1-9673-53a5c8c15600/Images/Documentation/image(450).png) 1. Activating your License 1. After NeuroMap Installation, open NeuroMap 2. A license agreement pop-up will appear and will display two codes 1. Copy these codes and send them to Delsys Support 2. You will receive two activation keys in return. Enter these codes, then click Activate. > [!NOTE] > Information > > - Licensing is tied to the computer. You must repeat this process on each device where NeuroMap is installed. > - Licensing is only required for NeuroMap, not NeuroMap Explorer ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0adedc1d-5225-43a1-9673-53a5c8c15600/Images/Documentation/image(451).png) ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0adedc1d-5225-43a1-9673-53a5c8c15600/Images/Documentation/image(452).png) ### Step 2: Using NeuroMap to Decompose Data > [!CAUTION] > Important > > - Not all EMG data can be decomposed into motor units. For more information on how to collect NeuroMap-compatible data (See [Collecting Data for Motor Unit Decomposition](/v1/docs/collecting-data-for-motor-unit-decomposition)) 1. Import your Data 1. Click the Add Files button to add .HPF files 1. You can import multiple files at the same time by holding “Ctrl” on your keyboard and left-clicking on each file you want to import. 2. If desired, remove files by selecting them and clicking Remove Files. > [!CAUTION] > Important > > - Only .HPF files can be imported into NeuroMap. You must use Trigno Discover or EMGworks to collect .HPF files. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0adedc1d-5225-43a1-9673-53a5c8c15600/Images/Documentation/image(453).png) 1. Preview your Data 1. Once the files are imported, you’ll see them on the left-hand side. 2. Click the file you want to view, then click preview. 3. The sEMG signal will appear in the middle of the screen. 2. Decompose your Data 1. Click Process to decompose files. 2. Choose the location where you want to save your data. 3. It can take 1-2 minutes for the decomposition process to start after clicking Process. 4. Each Trigno Galileo sensor will get its own progress bar, and decomposition only happens for one sensor at a time. 5. Once decomposition is complete, a new .DHPF file will be created. This data can be analyzed using NeuroMap Explorer and then exported for further processing. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0adedc1d-5225-43a1-9673-53a5c8c15600/Images/Documentation/image(110).png) > [!NOTE] > Information > > - The decomposition progress bar will not update until the file is decomposed, as long as the loading symbol on the left hand side is moving, the decomposition process is underway. > - Motor unit decomposition takes approximately 1 minute per second of data for each sensor (i.e. a 30-second trial may take ~30 minutes to decompose from a single sensor). > > ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0adedc1d-5225-43a1-9673-53a5c8c15600/Images/Documentation/image(454).png) --- ## Troubleshooting | Issue | Solution | | --- | --- | | “The following files could not be read, please verify that data is collected with Trigno Galileo Sensors” ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0adedc1d-5225-43a1-9673-53a5c8c15600/Images/Documentation/image(112).png) | Ensure that you are collecting NeuroMap-compatible data (See [Collecting Data for Motor Unit Decomposition](/v1/docs/collecting-data-for-motor-unit-decomposition)). | | No motor units are detected during decomposition. | Focus on collecting high-quality data by performing proper skin preparation and sensor placement (See [Collecting Data for Motor Unit Decomposition](/v1/docs/collecting-data-for-motor-unit-decomposition)). Data collection should be performed for at least 30 seconds for the best results. | | Decomposition is taking too long. | We recommend a maximum trial length of 5 minutes to avoid extended decomposition times. | --- DOC-672-1-0 The NeuroMap application is used to decompose EMG data into its constituent motor units. Allows users to view and analyze motor unit data acquired using the NeuroMap system. - For clients from Europe, the Middle East & Africa, contact Delsys Europe Support - [support@delsyseurope.com](mailto:support@delsyseurope.com) - +44 161 504 5066 - For clients from the rest of the world, contact Delsys Support - [support@delsys.com](mailto:support@delsys.com) - +1 508 545 8200 Delsys high-performance binary data file. This file type is required for analysis in EMGworks Analysis. Our flagship data acquisition software, compatible with all of our Trigno Systems and Avanti-Style sensors. EMGworks is our legacy software package and includes Acquisition and Analysis Software. A file type generated after a data file has been decomposed in NeuroMap. ## Related - [NeuroMap](/neuromap.md) - [Analyzing Decomposed Data in NeuroMap Explorer](/analyzing-decomposed-data-in-neuromap-explorer.md) - [Collecting Data for Motor Unit Decomposition](/collecting-data-for-motor-unit-decomposition.md)