Fresh Install
If the computer dies, the hard drive is upgraded, or anything else happens to disrupt the executable or the
TDT, some or all of the aspects of the recording software and/or hardware will have to undergo a fresh install.
Follow the instructions in this section for set-up. Note that depending on the event that necessitated the set-
up, all or some of these steps may be necessary. Evaluate what needs to be done before executing all
these steps.
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External Hardware
The PC has a series of hardware extending from it: the fiber optic cables that plug into the computer attach
to the TDT processor, which receives audio from the SoundConnect Microphone Power Supply, connected
to the collecting microphone. The fiber optic cables should NOT be bent beyond a gentle curve. See
http://www.tdt.com/rx6-multifunction-processor.html for details about the processor and
https://www.listeninc.com/wp/media/SoundConnectManual_20150430.pdf for details about the microphone
power supply.
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PCI Card
The TDT processor interfaces with the PC via a specialized PCI card, which the fiber optic cables connect to
at the back of the PC.
Note that the currently installed card causes some
issues upon booting the computer
, and may have to be
replaced in the future. See http://www.tdt.com/files/manuals/Sys3Manual/Optibit.pdf for information about
the PCI card and its installation.
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Associated Software
Upon installation of the PCI card, drivers for the card must be downloaded from
http://www.tdt.com/downloads.html. The key programs RPvdsEx and zBUSmon should be included in the
driver download; if not, they must be downloaded separately from the TDT website. The processor's
microcode may have to be updated when downloading new drivers. See
http://www.tdt.com/files/fastfacts/Microcode.pdf for instructions.
Additional ActiveX Controls (also available via the TDT download link) are required to interface with MATLAB.
Unlike the drivers, the ActiveX Controls are password protected. The password to enter when prompted
during installation is "spider".
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RPvdsEx Circuit File
The RPvdsEx program converts .rcx circuits to assembly code and loads the code onto the TDT processor
to direct its audio collection. The AcquireAudio file, located at C:\Ultrasonic Recording
Program\AcquireAudio.rcx is the software interface between Ultrasonic_Recording_Interface and the
processor.