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– CerePlex Exilis: Instructions for Use 

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oriented 90° from each other allows for reliable data recording (see Automatic Wireless 
Data Validation,
 Page 17). See 

Figure 12

 for a model antenna placement scheme for 

this condition. 

9.  In setups where the CerePlex Exilis IS expected to move throughout the entire 

enclosure, it is beneficial to ensure the entire enclosure gets maximum antenna 
coverage. See 

Figure 13

 for a model antenna placement scheme for this condition. 

10. Every experimental setup is unique. Adjust your antenna orientation, location, and 

distance while observing the blue antenna indicator lights on the receiver to achieve the 
best placement for your setup. 

11. For guidance on antenna placement, contact Blackrock Support at 

[email protected]. 

 

 
Assembling the Wireless System

 

1.  Connect the 12 V power supply to the receiver. 
2.  Connect the HDMI-A cable to the receiver as well as the digital hub or CerePlex Direct. 
3.  Launch the Central Software Suite on the host PC. 
4.  Power on the components of the Blackrock data acquisition system

—the digital hub and 

NSP when using the Cerebus system, or the CerePlex Direct if using the CerePlex 
Direct system. Refer to the associated data acquisition system product manuals as 
needed. 

5.  Connect the CerePlex Exilis headstage to the pedestal connector on the Blackrock 

DNSS as shown in 

Figure 14

Note:

 The DNSS is not included in the system and needs 

to be purchased separately. 

 

Figure 12 

 Wireless antenna placement scheme for 

animal with restricted movement. 

 

 

Figure 13 

 Wireless antenna placement scheme for 

animal with unrestricted movement. 

 

Summary of Contents for CerePlex Exilis

Page 1: ...uite 200 Salt Lake City UT 84108 USA P 1 801 582 5533 F 1 801 582 1509 www blackrockmicro com Revision 2 00 LB 0889 CerePlex Exilis Instructions for Use 2019 05 2019 Blackrock Microsystems LLC CerePle...

Page 2: ...ttery and Charging 8 Dimensions Pinout and Labels 10 Reference Selection 11 Receiver and Antennas 12 Setting Up the CerePlex Exilis 14 Setting up the Antennas 14 Assembling the Wireless System 15 Test...

Page 3: ...CerePlex Exilis Instructions for Use 2019 Blackrock Microsystems LLC 3 Warranty 19 Return Merchandise Authorization RMA 20 Support 20 Manuals Software Downloads and Application Notes 20 Complaints 20...

Page 4: ...h Blackrock Microsystems data acquisition systems Do not use the CerePlex Exilis device with non approved electrodes The CerePlex Exilis must be used with a Blackrock Omnetics array or a Blackrock ada...

Page 5: ...vices Indicates packages containing electrostatic sensitive devices or to identify a device or a connector that has not been tested for immunity to electrostatic discharge 5140 Non Ionizing Electromag...

Page 6: ...smission to receiver Input Impedance 1300 M 10 Hz 13 M 1 kHz Data Transmission Wired and wireless Battery Type Li ion rechargeable Battery Capacity 3 7 V 200 mAh Device Run Time Up to 2 5 Hours Device...

Page 7: ...4Ch 10451 96Ch 1 Populated HBA with Omnetics Connector PN 6176 1 Wireless Receiver PN 9660 8 Antennas 8 SMA antenna cables 8 SMA to N adaptors 1 12 V AC DC power supply 1 Micro USB to USB A cable 1 5...

Page 8: ...evice To turn the power on or off swipe the magnetic wand provided with the system across the area shown in Figure 2 CerePlex Exilis Battery and Charging When the battery is low the battery status LED...

Page 9: ...low It is possible to use two complete CerePlex Exilis systems together for a total of 192 channels if they are tuned to different frequencies Contact a Blackrock Microsystems representative if you ar...

Page 10: ...up to 3 Omnetics 36 pin Nano connectors A79027 001 The pitch center to center of the connectors is 4mm The pinouts references labels and bank labels of the 96 ch 64 ch and 32 ch Exilis device are show...

Page 11: ...There are three SPDT switches SA SB SC one for each bank to allow each bank to select its reference from its Omnetics reference wire or a common reference R There is another 4 in 1 SPST switch SR whi...

Page 12: ...8 antennas can be used to cover a larger operational area than would be possible with a single antenna The receiver will display a blue indicator LED on the front panel to indicate an antenna receivin...

Page 13: ...a cables are low loss coaxial cables specifically designed for high performance at the frequency range used by the CerePlex Exilis system After amplifying and decoding the wirelessly transmitted signa...

Page 14: ...nsider that each antenna is phase dependent Use the orientation indicator arrows to place antennas with different orientations as shown in Figure 11 Figure 10 Antenna beams and overlap Figure 11 Optim...

Page 15: ...For guidance on antenna placement contact Blackrock Support at support blackrockmicro com Assembling the Wireless System 1 Connect the 12 V power supply to the receiver 2 Connect the HDMI A cable to...

Page 16: ...eiver frequency does not cause the reception indicator LEDs to illuminate it could be due to range issues Ensure the antennas are pointed in the right direction and oriented correctly see Figure 10 an...

Page 17: ...tion quality and bit error rate If the receiver can recover clock signal from one antenna input that antenna input channel s Reception Indicator LED will illuminate blue Otherwise that antenna input c...

Page 18: ...x Exilis headstage is rated for approximately 500 recharge cycles Eventually the battery will lose its ability to maintain its original capacity At such time contact a Blackrock representative if you...

Page 19: ...g Test alternative reference selections Ground sources of electrical noise near the experimental area to earth ground DO NOT ground the animal to earth ground Verify that the CerePlex Exilis is plugge...

Page 20: ...item for shipping back to Blackrock It is preferred that you save the original boxes and packing materials that your system arrived in for return shipment Please address the package as follows Blackr...

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