Rz2 Bioamp Processor - TDT RZ2 Manual

RZ2 BioAmp Processor
RZ2 Overview
The RZ2 BioAmp Processor has been designed for high channel count
neurophysiology recording and signal processing. The RZ2 features two (RZ2-2),
four (RZ2-4), or eight (RZ2-8) digital signal processors cards. Any card can be
either a single standard processor card (RZDSP) or a quad-core processor card
(QZDSP). Standard single processor cards use a single Sharc DSP; quad-core
processor cards use four Sharc DSPs Cores with the potential to more than double
the power of the RZ2. All cards are networked on a multiprocessor architecture that
features efficient onboard communication and memory access. The highly optimized
multi-bus architecture uses four dedicated data buses to eliminate data flow
bottlenecks—all transparent to the user. This architecture yields an extremely powerful
system capable of sophisticated real-time processing and simultaneous acquisition on
all channels.
The RZ2 is typically used with a Z-Series Amplifier (such as the PZ5). High
bandwidth data is streamed from the amplifier to the RZ2 over a lossless, fast, fiber
optic connection. Both single and quad-core processors cards may include an optical
interface for connection to devices such as the RS4 Data Streamer, an IZ2
Stimulator or a secondary PZ Amplifier. Each onboard optical connection can support
256 channels at sampling rates up to ~25 kHz and 128 channels at sampling rates
up to ~50 kHz. The RZ2 also features 16 channels of analog I/O, 24 bits of
digital I/O, two Legacy optical inputs for Medusa PreAmps, and an onboard LCD for
system status display.
Power and Communication
The RZ2's Optibit optical interface ensures fast and reliable data transfer from the
RZ2 to the PC and is integrated into the device. Connectors are provided on the
back panel and are color coded for correct wiring. The RZ2's power supply is also
integrated into the device and is shipped from the factory configured for the desired
voltage setting (110 V or 220 V). If you need to change the voltage setting,
please contact TDT support at +1.386.462.9622 or email support@tdt.com.
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