User manual

Blackrock Microsystems CereStim R96 - User Manual
Rev. 1.00 ® Page 6
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CAUTION: The CereStim R96 is ONLY recommended for use with low
impedance (<100 kΩ) electrodes such as the NeuroPort™ SIROF array
provided by Blackrock Microsystems
2.4.2.7 Open the Stim Manager Software on your PC and turn on the CereStim R96. The
status bar in the lower right-hand corner of the Stim Manager window should
change from green to orange, indicating that the CereStim R96 is connected. Refer
to Section 3 below for further instructions regarding the use of the Stim Manager
Software.
3 Stim Manager Software
The parameters of the biphasic current pulses output by the stimulator can be altered in the Stim Manager
Software and updated to the CereStim R96 via a USB A-B cable. The Stim Manager main window is shown
in Figure 3-6 below.
3.1 Stim Manager Configuration Tab
Figure 3-7: Stim Manager Main Window
Status Bar (1): The status bar can be in one of the three following states:
If the CereStim R96 unit is on and the USB cable is connected, the status bar should change from green to
orange. The CereStim R96 must be powered on in order for the software to recognize the connection.
Modules Array Panel (2): Once the CereStim R96 has been connected and recognized by the Stim Manager
Software, the available current modules are highlighted green in the Modules Array Panel. All unavailable
CereStim R96 is not connected
CereStim R96 is connected
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