Revision 7.00 / LB-0462 – CerePlex Direct Instructions for Use
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Warnings and Precautions
Do not use with devices not approved by Blackrock Microsystems.
Do not touch any exposed electrical conductors or use damaged digital data cables
when using the CerePlex Direct.
Keep cables out of traffic paths. Injury to user or patient can occur.
The user/patient/subject should not attempt to open the CerePlex Direct.
Use caution when operating the CerePlex Direct, especially when connecting and
disconnecting cables to minimize risk of CerePlex Direct falling and/or injury.
Do not rest objects on or against the CerePlex Direct.
Avoid strong static discharges from sources like television or computer monitors; they
may damage the electrical components of the system.
Always operate the CerePlex Direct system in a clean environment.
Keep the CerePlex Direct system away from liquids. Contact with water, shower spray,
or wet surfaces can result in a device malfunction and/or electrical shock.
Connection of external instruments to the CerePlex Direct may compromise electrical
safety.
Always use antistatic or electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe gloves when connecting the
CerePlex Direct.
Use only Blackrock Microsystems supplied components (CerePlex Direct, CerePlex
Headstages, Blackrock Microsystems Cables and Adaptors). Substitution of components
not supplied by Blackrock Microsystems may affect system performance and patient /
subject safety.
Do not leave the patient / subject connected to the CerePlex Direct when system is not
in use.
Plug in all connections and wires to the patient / subject and the system prior to
powering on the CerePlex Direct.
Power off the system prior to removing or disconnecting any cables from the patient /
subject and the system.
Regularly inspect cables for compromised insulation or bad connections. This can help
prevent electrical shock as well as data corruption.
Read this entire manual prior to using the device.
