User manual

Stim Switch User Manual
Rev. 2.00 ® Page 6
LB-0357
2.5 Hardware Setup
The Stim Switch and its subcomponents (i.e. USB A-B Cable, power cord,
Headstage Cables, Interconnection Cables, and Headstage Housing) are
all suitable for use within the “patient environment.” However, any IEC
60950 approved information technology equipment that is intended for
use with the Stim Switch System (i.e. computer) must be placed outside of
the “patient environment.” The patient environment is defined as an area
1.5m (4.92 feet) from the patient.
2.5.1 Stim Switch Setup
1. Unpack all components of the Stim Switch.
2. Connect the USB port on the Stim Switch to a USB port on the computer with the USB A-B
cable that is included in the packaging.
3. Verify that the voltage switch on the back of the Stim Switch
Control Module matches the line voltage for your region.
4. Plug in the Stim Switch Control Module using the included
power cable. Do not turn the system on yet.
5. Plug in the Emergency Off Switch if required for your
application.
6. Plug each available Headstage Cable into one of the four
banks of Headstage connectors labeled ‘HST OUT’ on the
Stim Switch Control Module. Secure each connector in place
using two thumbscrews.
7. Plug the other end of the Headstage Cables into
the available Headstage Modules that are encased
within the Headstage Housing. The Headstage
Cables from each Bank (A-D) on the Stim Switch
should connect to their corresponding Headstage Modules labeled A-D in the Headstage
Housing. Be careful, the connections are keyed, but it is possible to partially plug the
cable(s) in backwards.
8. If you have a Fast Settle modified Front End Amplifier, connect the Fast Settle BNC Cable
from the modified Front End Amplifier to the FS Out BNC connector on the Stim Switch
Control Module. If you do not have a Fast Settle modified Front End Amplifier, you can
continue without making this connection, but you will be unable to record for approximately 3-
5 s after switching between stimulation and recording modes. Front End Amplifiers can also
be connected to any of the Status Out BNC connectors that correspond to Banks A-D for
independent fast settling.
2.5.2 Connection to the Stim100 Stimulation Source
CAUTION: The Stim Switch is ONLY approved for stimulation with Blackrock
Microsystems Stim100.
1. Verify that the Stim100 and the Stim Switch are both powered off. CAUTION: Never
connect/disconnect cables when these systems are powered on.
Figure 2-8 Fast Settle modified
Front End Amplifier
Figure 2-9 Headstage Housing
Stim Switch Connectors