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- Page 1 SmartBox Pro | Allego Quick Start Guide V 2.6.2 April 9, 2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
What's in the Box Computer Requirements System Overview Front Panel Back Panel Connect the SmartBox Pro to Your Computer Download and Install the Allego Software Application Windows macOS Allego Interface Allego Dashboard Activating Allego Checking Hardware Connection Training with Allego Quick streaming and saving - Determine if a headstage and probe are connected prop- erly and can stream data NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... -
Page 3: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the SmartBox Pro / Allego acquisition system! This advanced new system from NeuroNexus enables and accelerates neuroscience research ... -
Page 4: Getting Up And Running
(2) BNC-to-Alligator cables Selected SmartLink headstage amplifier(s) and headstage interface cable(s) that are specified in the order. For more information about our SmartLink head- stages please visit our website at www.NeuroNexus.com (optional) Windows laptop computer that was specified in the order Computer Requirements The computer system requirements include: Storage: SSD. Traditional magnetic hard disks may not be fast enough in some recording configurations USB 3.0 Generation Intel Core i7 processors (4 cores), or equivalent NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... -
Page 5: System Overview
Digital / Analog Inputs and DI/DO BNC connectors for connecting auxiliary signals from other instruments. Outputs System Ground Banana jack for connecting the box to a low-noise earth ground point. USB USB 3.0 Connector Connect to a USB 3.0 port on PC/Mac using the supplied USB 3.0 cable. Use only the supplied AC power adapter to provide the required DC voltage 9VDC DC Power Input input. Stereo audio Aux jack for connection to speakers to monitor the Analog Out- Audio Output put (AO) channels. NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... -
Page 6: Connect The Smartbox Pro To Your Computer
Kelly XEM6310-LX45). The necessary drivers should be automatically installed with no fur- ther action necessary. If the driver does not install or the Allego recording software cannot detect your SmartBox Pro unit, try downloading and installing the driver from www.Neur- oNexus.com. Connect a SmartLink headstage amplifier to a SmartLink HDMI cable and then connect the other end to one of the SmartBox Pro amplifier ports (ports A-D) Optional-Use a banana cable to attach the SmartBox Pro ground port to a low-noise earth ground. This may be beneficial for removing extrinsic noise on the signal lines depending on the laboratory environment. (Note: Regardless of the ground port connections, the recording reference and ground signals are provided through the configuration of the SmartLink headstage amplifier(s)) Note: Do not connect the multiplexer adaptor to ports A through D NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... -
Page 7: Download And Install The Allego Software Application
Windows Launch the installer. If you receive a warning against running an unrecognized app, select “More Info”, then “Run any- way.” After the installation completes, Allego will launch. macOS Download the Allego installer. Double-click the installer to launch. Drag the Allego icon into the Applications folder. Open the Applications folder by double clicking the folder icon. In the Applications folder, double-click the Allego icon while holding down the control key (hold- ing down the control key overrides the MacOS security check, which is only needed during the initial launch). After the installation completes, Allego will launch. NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... -
Page 8: Allego Interface
Monitor Shows the signals currently being streamed. Impedance Impedance testing. VISUALIZATION HD Snapshot Takes a high resolution still picture of signals for closer inspection. Configure spike detection parameters and view key performance indic- Signal Metrics ators/signal quality characteristics. View spike waveform and set spike detection threshold using voltage or stand- Spike Grid ard deviation of background noise from the mean. Activate the software, set visual themes and set the recording file name and Settings location. NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... -
Page 9: Activating Allego
License Status displays the current state of your software activation If the status is inactive, unknown or expired, you may: 1. Click the “REQUEST TRIAL” button. This will grant a license for several weeks. 2. Check the emails you have received from NeuroNexus for an 18-digit license key. If you do not have this yet, contact NeuroNexus Customer Service (support@NeuroNexus.com) to request a license key. Paste the 18-digit key into the text box labeled “Activate” and click the arrow. If this is a trial system, activation will extend the license and unlock other parts of the applic- ation Accept the End User License Agreement to begin using Allego NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... - Page 10 SmartBox Pro DATA ACQUISITION AND EXPERIMENTAL MANAGEMENT Your license key allows two computers to run Allego simultaneously. If you need to activ- ate Allego on a different computer, you may deactivate the license on one by choosing the Deactivate button. This removes the current computer from the allowed list, freeing up the seat to be use with another computer instead. If your software has been activated but appears inactive, unknown or expired, click the REFRESH button to re-attempt to activate. If this does not work, check your internet con- nection. NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com...
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Page 11: Checking Hardware Connection
DATA ACQUISITION AND EXPERIMENTAL MANAGEMENT Checking Hardware Connection Navigate to the Dashboard and hit the System button. With the SmartBox Pro on (press and release the SmartBox Pro power LED switch) and connected to SmartLink headstages, your software recognize connected SmartLink headstages automatically. If you are using a different Intan-based system, click on the Mode menu and select the appropriate option. On the right side of the bottom bar in the System tab, you can check the status of connected ports to the SmartLink headstages. Green light indicates which ports are in use. The SmartBox Pro supports simultaneous recording of up to 512 channels across all four ports. For example, below shows the status of two 64 channel SmartLink headstages connected to ports A, and D. The sample rate on the System view can be changed to values between 1 kHz to 30 kHz. NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... -
Page 12: Training With Allego
SmartBox Pro DATA ACQUISITION AND EXPERIMENTAL MANAGEMENT Training with Allego To familiarize yourself with Allego before using it with a SmartBox Pro, return to the Dashboard and select the System icon if the tab is not still open. From the Mode dropdown menu, choose Training: Simulated spike data. This mode simulates having a 64 channel headstage connected on Ports A and D. You may also test filtering options by choosing Training: Sine waves. Sine mode simulates a 64 channel headstage connected on Ports A and C. NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... -
Page 13: Quick Streaming And Saving - Determine If A Headstage And Probe Are Connected Properly And Can Stream Data
Choose a name for this monitor if desired Click Stream. Data should begin to populate the window. a. If it does not, navigate to the System view to verify that the SmartBox Pro detects your SmartLink headstage(s) b. You might need to scale the streaming to display the waveforms appropriately. On the bottom of Monitor view, click the Vertical Controls button to increase/- decrease the time span, the space between your waveforms, and the mag- nitude or resolution of your signals. From the Signal Processing tab of the Dashboard, apply a filter set that is suited for your research. For more information about the filtering, refer to technical document. To save NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com... - Page 14 SmartBox Pro DATA ACQUISITION AND EXPERIMENTAL MANAGEMENT streamed data, click Record. The streaming and recording status will be displayed in the Status bar visible all throughout the application. NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc. ©2020 | 5200 S. State Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, USA Page Telephone: +1.734.913.8858 | Fax: +1.734.786.0069 | Support@neuronexus.com...
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