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Remote Recording Control
Customers can use the Remote Recording Control feature in Central's File Storage application to remotely begin, end, and pause their recordings. This feature utilizes the Neural Signal Processor's (NSP) or Cereplex Direct's digital input port on the ...
NEV and NSx File Specifications
See the attached PDF for the current file specifications. Below you'll find a screenshot of our short summaries for the currently available file specifications in Central 7.0.6:
Packet Loss Error Message
Introduction When using the Central Software, it is possible to receive a message that indiciates packet drop or packet loss. This indicates that some data was lost between the data acquisition system and the PC. Since this error typically is due to ...
Multiple Instances of Central on the Same Host PC
NOTICE: This feature has been removed as of Central version 7.5.0. 7.5.0 and later supports running two NSPs in one instance of Central, but cannot run 3 or more in one instance. If you prefer having separate instances for each NSP connected to your ...
Recording Restarted Error
CauseIf you're experiencing a warning dialogue with the message "File Recording Restarted" then it means that HDDs inside the host PC can not keep up with the amount of data they are receiving from the NSP. Specifically, it indicates that the buffer ...

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Fast Settle Functionality
Stimulus delivery to recording electrodes or electrodes adjacent to the recording electrodes is likely to cause saturation with stimulation artifacts. Fast settle works to mitigate this, generally providing a shorter recovery from stimulation by ...
How to Synchronize Multiple Neural Signal Processors
Introduction Neural Signal Processors can be synchronized to achieve higher channel counts on the combined system. Hardware Requirements Neural Signal Processors with PN 4176 were not all synchronization capable. To check whether your unit is ...
Signal Processing Flow Diagram
The attached document shows how various signal processing steps and Central signal processing features are applied to the neural data stream from Blackrock analog and digital (CerePlex) systems.
How to Interpret and Use Mapfiles
Overview In Central's Hardware Configuration utility, under the 'Location' header is a Bank assignment and a Pin number. Each Bank, which is lettered A to H, has 32 Pins, which are numbered 1-32. The number of Banks multiplied by 32 is your system's ...
Error Light on Front End Amplifier Power Supply
Introduction A power supply in error mode generally indicates a short either in the power pins on the cable or amplifier or damage to internal fuses due to over voltage conditions. The error light indicates the power supply taking a protective action ...

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