Basic Wireless-System:
Installation Guide
• Setting up a Basic Wireless-System
• For more information:
• Manual on the provided CD
• www.multichannelsystems.com/
downloads/documentation
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Connection to the Data Acquisition Computer
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A
Interface Board
B
Data Acquisition Computer
Interface Board Front Panel
USB 2.0 Ports
USB 2.0 Cable
C
D
1. Setup and start the data acquisition computer. The data acquisition programm MC_Rack should be installed (icon on the desktop). If the icon is not on the desktop, please find the MC_Rack setup.exe on the provided CD (Software/MC_Rack_Setup x.x.x.exe).
2. Connect the interface board (Wireless-IFB) with the USB 2.0 cable to the computer.
Important: Do not use an USB 3.0 port (blue)
Allgemeintoleranz
ISO 2768- f
Datum
Werkstückkanten
ISO 13715
Name
Maßstab
Werkstoff
Benennung
Erstellt
Gepr.
Norm.
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Connection of the Basic Wireless-System
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Multi Channel Systems
MCS GmbH
Aspenhaustrasse 21
72770 Reutlingen
Datum
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www.multichannelsystems.com
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Project:
Dateiname: 110516_W8_IFB-compl
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Interface Board
Receiver
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A
Data-Transfer Cable, Wireless-Dt 5m
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B
Receiver Back Panel
Interface Board Back Panel
C
1. Hook up the four antennas to the receiver. Hook up two antennas on each side (back and front).
2. Connect the interface board to the receiver with the data-transfer cable on the backside of the two devices (an arrow or a thick line on the cable should show towards you).
C
Note:
The green LEDs on the backside of the interface board and the receiver indicate that power is on.
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D
Allgemeintoleranz
ISO 2768- f
Allgemeintoleranz
ISO 2768- f
Datum
Werkstückkanten
ISO 13715
Name
A4
Maßstab
Format
Werkstoff
Rohm./Halbzeug
Datum
Werkstück- Maßstab
kanten
Werkstoff
ISO 13715
Name
Format
A4
Rohm./Halbzeug
Benennung
Erstellt
Gepr.
Norm.
Benennung
Project:
Blatt
F
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Set-up of the Data Acquisition Software MC_Rack
1. Open the data acquisition software MC_Rack on your
computer.
2. Add the system as a data source:
2a.Select “Edit”, the “Data Source Setup”.
2b.Select “Data Source” like shown on the screenshot.
Adjust the number of channels and adjust the head-
stage type if necessary via the button “Change Wireless Device”. Click OK.
3. Add the data source to your rack ( ).
4. Insert a display ( ). Then go back to the rack window
and choose the tab “Layout” and mark “Default Map”.
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Connection of the Headstage to the Signal Generator
Headstage
Signal generator
Connect the headstage to the signal generator as shown on the pictures. Please note that the orientation
depends on the type of headstage.
W4-HS
W8-HS-SR
Use adapter, orientation does not matter.
W8-HS-OM
W16-HS
W32-HS
Connect to corresponding Omnetics connector according
to orientation in the picture above.
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Connection of the Headstage to the Battery
Battery for headstage
Headstage
1. Check if battery is charged. To check the battery status, connect it to the charger and then to the USB port of your data acquisition computer (green LED indicates full charge).
If you need more information about the battery, please read the section “Charging Set”
in the manual on the provided CD.
2. Connect the cable of the battery to the headstage like shown on the picture. The blue LED on the headstage turns on and indicates that the headstage was switched on.
3. Please be careful with the insertion and removal of the battery cable to either the headstage or to the
charger. 4. If you wish to turn off the headstage, then press the “Switch Off” button via the “Wireless” window of
the MC_Rack “Hardware” tab. 5. In order to turn on the headstage, use the infra-red flashlight and illuminate the receiver LEDs next to the
connector for the battery. The flashlight and the headstage should have a distance of 5 to 10 cm.
Wireless Charger
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Infra-red flashlight
Test of the System
After you have connected the appropriate devices and you have set up the software, you can test the
complete set-up with a signal generator providing artificial data and make yourself comfortable with the
software settings before starting an experiment with biological samples.
1. Press the control button (see arrow) on the signal generator.
2. In the MC_Rack software, click the start button ( ).
3. You should now see signals in the display. Please note that the system
needs some seconds to reach the operation point.
4. If you wish to turn off the signal generator, press the control button for approximately 5 seconds.
The set up is now completed. For further information, read the Wireless System Manual on the provided CD
(Wireless-System_Manual.pdf), online at www.multichannelsystems.com/downloads/ or ask our support team
for advice.
Accessories
Headstage types
Batteries
Wireless-B-30mAh
Wireless-B-100mAh
Wireless-B-200mAh Wireless-B-300mAh
Dimension (W x D x H)
17 x 11 x 3 mm
26 x 19.5 x 2.3 mm
26 x 20 x 4.5 mm
27.5 x 19.5 x 5 mm
Weight
1.5 g
3.1 g
4.6 g
6.8 g
Rat and Mouse Jackets
We offer rat and mouse jackets in various sizes.
Animal
Animal Weight
Order number MCS
Mouse
0-25 g
Wireless-JM-S
Mouse
25-30 g
Wireless-JM-M
Mouse
30 g+
Wireless-JM-L
Rat
150-250 g
Wireless-JR-S
Rat
250-350 g
Wireless-JR-M
Rat
350-500 g
Wireless-JR-L
Rat
500 g+
Wireless-JR-XL
In Case You Experience any Problems
1. Consult the manuals provided on the included CD or online at www.multichannelsystems.com/downloads/documentation.
2. If you do not find help in the manuals, please do not hesitate to contact our support team via:
- Email: support@multichannelsystems.com
- Our support form at http://www.multichannelsystems.com/service/support.
3. In order to keep your software up-to-date and stay tuned to all MCSnews, please subscribe to our newsletter via our website (“Subscribe
Newsletter”).
We hope that your setup was successful and you can now start your
experiments.
We wish you great progress with your research and are happy to help you
with any further questions!
Your MCS-team
Multi Channel Systems
MCS GmbH
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