Noraxon TeleMyo 2400T V2 User Manual

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TeleMyo 2400T V2
Transmitter/ PC Card User Manual
P-2308TV2 Rev G (06-06-11)

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  • Page 1 ® TeleMyo 2400T V2 Transmitter/ PC Card User Manual P-2308TV2 Rev G (06-06-11)
  • Page 2 Noraxon U.S.A. Inc. Noraxon is a registered trademark of Noraxon U.S.A. Inc. All rights reserved. All other company and product names contained herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are sole property of their respected owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    B. Installing the Cisco Drivers ........................7 Driver Instructions for the Cisco Card Pictured Here ................. 10 C. Installing the Noraxon to Aironet Protocol ................... 11 D. Installing the AEGIS Protocol (Necessary ONLY if you have the Cisco card with the Gold plate) ..14 E.
  • Page 4: Icons And Symbols

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 Icons and Symbols The following international icons and symbols are found on the TeleMyo 2400T enclosures. Their meaning is described below. CE Mark: This symbol indicates the approval to market this product in the European Community as certified by Notified Body #0344, KEMA.
  • Page 5: Telemyo 2400T Introduction

    The active electrode leads use Noraxon’s patented signal processing technology to provide clear, consistent, and reliable data. The TeleMyo 2400T System operates as an IEEE 802.11b wireless local area network. Communication is bi- directional, using an internationally accepted direct sequence spread spectrum 2.4GHz radio channel.
  • Page 6 2. EMG Active Lead (Quantity depends on number of channels desired) 3. Battery Charger Power Source with detachable country specific power cord 4. Noraxon Wireless LAN Card 5. Transmitter Carrying Case 6. Transmitter- to-transmitter Sync Cable (Only provided with systems over (8) channels)
  • Page 7 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 Step #2 – PREPARING THE TRANSMITTER 1. The TeleMyo 2400T transmitter was supplied with a detachable antenna. If not already attached, locate the transmitter antenna and its insulating rubber O-ring. Place the rubber O-ring around the antenna receptacle on the transmitter.
  • Page 8: Installing The Network Adapter

    A. Installing the Network Adapter 1. With your computer turned off, insert the Noraxon Wireless PC LAN Card (Cisco Card) into an open PCMCIA slot on your computer. Windows XP will automatically recognize the card. B. Installing the Cisco Drivers 1.
  • Page 9 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 Instructions continued Driver Instructions for the Cisco Card Pictured Here: from above. 6. Introduction Screen for the Aironet Desktop Utility. Click next. 7. Choose “Install Client Utilities and Driver” and click Next. P-2308TV2 Rev G (06-06-11)
  • Page 10 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 6. You do not need to install the Site Survey Utility – leave the box unchecked. 7. Use the default directory or if desired choose your own. 8. Select the program folder – the default folder should work.
  • Page 11: Driver Instructions For The Cisco Card Pictured Here

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 9. Just before this screen is a “Read Me” screen. It explains the difference between the Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU) and the Third Party Tool. 10. Choose the Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU) 11.
  • Page 12: Installing The Noraxon To Aironet Protocol

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 C. Installing the Noraxon to Aironet Protocol 1. Open the Control Panel and click “Network and Internet Connections”. 2. In the displayed window, click “Network Connections”. 3. In the displayed window, find the connection that corresponds to your wireless LAN.
  • Page 13 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 4. In the displayed dialog, click “Install”. 5. In the displayed dialog, double- click “Protocol”. 6. In the displayed dialog, click “Have Disk” P-2308TV2 Rev G (06-06-11)
  • Page 14 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 7. In the displayed dialog, find the directory where your Noraxon wireless drivers are located on your CD. You may be able to find the directory by using the pull-down menu or you may need to click browse.
  • Page 15: Installing The Aegis Protocol (Necessary Only If You Have The Cisco Card With The Gold Plate)

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 D. Installing the AEGIS Protocol (Necessary ONLY if you have the Cisco card with the Gold plate) 1. Open the Control Panel and click “Network and Internet Connections”. 2. In the displayed window, click “Network Connections”.
  • Page 16 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 4. In the displayed dialog, click “Install”. 5. In the displayed dialog, double-click “Protocol”. 6. Select “Meetinghouse Data Communication” for the Manufacturer and “AEGIS Protocol” for the Network Protocol. and click P-2308TV2 Rev G (06-06-11)
  • Page 17: Configuring The Wireless Card In Windows Xp

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 E. Configuring the Wireless Card in Windows XP 1. Open the Control Panel and click “Network and Internet Connections”. 2. In the displayed window, click “Network Connections”. 3. In the displayed window, find the connection that corresponds to your wireless LAN.
  • Page 18 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 4a. In the displayed dialog, ensure that the “Noraxon to Aironet Interface” is checked and uncheck all the other entries. 4b. NOTE: If you have the Gold plated Cisco Card, check the “AEGIS Protocol” also.
  • Page 19: Setting The Ssid In The Cisco Aironet Utilities

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 F. Setting the SSID in the Cisco Aironet Utilities If you have this Cisco Card, follow these instructions: 1. After rebooting your computer, remove the Cisco card and reinsert it. In the lower right-hand corner of...
  • Page 20 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 4. Select the “General” tab and choose a Profile Name. The Client Name is usually defaulted to the name of the computer. 5. Enter the SSID1 as TELEMYO. (It must be all caps.) 6. Select the “Security” tab.
  • Page 21 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 11. You will come back to this screen. Highlight “TeleMyo” (or whatever you called your profile) and click “Activate”. Your profile and Cisco card is now set up. 12. “Current Status” will display the signal strength of your transmitter.
  • Page 22 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 2. Click Add. Then give it a name and click Ok. 3. Under the “System Parameters” tab, use the default Client Name or leave it blank. For SSID1, type TELEMYO. (It must be all in caps!) Set the network type to “Ad Hoc.”...
  • Page 23 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 4. Under the “RF Network” tab, select Channel 1. 5. Under the “Network Security” tab, set Network Authentication: None Data Encryption: None Access Point Authentication: Open Click Ok. P-2308TV2 Rev G (06-06-11)
  • Page 24 With MyoResearch XP closed, in Windows Explorer or other program, go to the “C” drive, “Program Files”, “Noraxon”, then go to “MRXP_(your version)”. Find the file called “nxnair.ini”. Change the values of min and max to min=178 and max=255. Save the file. Now you can open MyoResearch XP and your change should be there.
  • Page 25: Setting Up The Telemyo 2400T In Myoresearch Xp

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 G. Setting up the TeleMyo 2400T in MyoResearch XP Note: MyoResearch XP is defaulted to measure data using a Demo Driver which simulates the data. These instructions will guide you through the process of setting up MyoResearch XP with your hardware.
  • Page 26 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 2b) Click on the Hardware Icon Skip to Step 3 in the next section. Master Program Icon: 1) From the Database Menu, click “Measure”. 2) Click on the Hardware Icon P-2308TV2 Rev G (06-06-11)
  • Page 27 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 3) In the Hardware Setup screen, the “Demo driver” is pre-selected in the Hardware Device panel. 4) Scroll down in the Hardware Device panel and click on the TeleMyo 2400T icon. 5) In the A/D Input panel, click “Settings”.
  • Page 28: Controls And Displays

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 8) In the displayed window, you should see the following if your transmitter is connected. If you have a 16 channel unit, you will see data for two transmitters. 9) Click OK for all the dialog boxes until you are back at the Measurement Setup screen.
  • Page 29: Battery Charge Indicator

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 Steady (Not blinking) – The Status indicator glows steady when its battery charge has reached a critical level. When this occurs, it is important to recharge the transmitter’s internal battery to continue satisfactory operation, or use an external battery.
  • Page 30: Emg Active Lead Connectors 1,3,5 And 7

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 2. EMG Active Lead Connectors 1,3,5 and 7 Ports to which Active Leads or other qualified analog input signals are connected. These ports come supplied with protective rubber caps that must be removed to attach inputs cables. The cap must be re- applied whenever the transmitter is used without an input connection to that channel.
  • Page 31: Back Side

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 Back Side 1. Unit No. 2. RF Channel 1. Unit Number When multiple transmitters are used, there must be a means to identify one transmitter from another. The first setting identifies transmitter ‘1’, which carries channels 1-8. Transmitter ‘1’ is the master unit. All other transmitters are slaves, which means their timing is controlled by the Sync Output of the ‘1’...
  • Page 32: Radio Channel

    IEEE802.1lb wireless network standard. Not all radio channels are available for use in each country. Based on the destination country, Noraxon presets the radio channel to ‘channel 1’ prior to shipping the TeleMyo 2400T. However, the channel can be changed by the user using the “RF Chan” control located on the right side, as shown in the picture on the preceding page.
  • Page 33: Status And Pre-Measurement Checks

    One way is a continual viewing of the status using the transmitter test panel dialog inside Noraxon’s data acquisition software. The second way is a temporary display of the status information in a brief dialog that appears prior to the beginning of each new measurement. These two ways are illustrated below.
  • Page 34: Establishing Measurement

    TeleMyo 2400T transmitter w/ Noraxon Wireless PC LAN Card Before a measurement can be taken, a few steps must be followed to configure the Noraxon software to allow TeleMyo 2400T measurements. If you are using MyoResearch or MyoClinical, please refer to Appendix B.
  • Page 35 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 2a) Click “Modify” in the Measurement Setup Screen. You will see the same screen, with more options. 2b) Click on the Hardware Icon Continue following Steps 3-9 in the Master Program Icon described below.
  • Page 36 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 2) Click on the Hardware Icon 3) In the Hardware Setup screen, the “Demo driver” is pre-selected in the Hardware Device panel. 4) Scroll down in the Hardware Device panel and click on the TeleMyo 2400T icon.
  • Page 37 2400T transmitter(s) to the “1” position and press the Start button. A wireless communication link will be established between the transmitter(s) and the Noraxon Wireless PC LAN Card. When the measurement is initiated, the status indicator on the transmitter(s) will blink at the fast speed of 4Hz.
  • Page 38 Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 Some settings on the transmitter can be controlled by Noraxon software. These settings include Gains, and Cutoff Filter frequency. When either of these settings are changed, they will become effective when the next measurement is started. For instruction on how to adjust these settings, please refer to your specific software instruction manual.
  • Page 39: Charging The Battery

    When fully charged the battery will run for 4 hours. The transmitter batteries should undergo a minimum of 300 recharge cycles before needing to be replaced. Only use replacement battery packs available from Noraxon. Use of unauthorized battery packs may create a safety hazard.
  • Page 40: Radio Considerations

    Do not change or modify the transmitter antenna. This can increase the output power level beyond what a certain country may allow. Never change the radio channel setting without first contacting Noraxon. Operation on unapproved radio frequencies is not allowed.
  • Page 41: Use Of Disposable Electrodes

    It will usually disappear within 24 hours. Noraxon discourages any attempt to reuse a disposable electrode, even if it is simply pulled off to slightly reposition the electrode’s muscle placement. Noraxon strongly recommends against the use of dried out electrodes that are re-wetted with electrode gel.
  • Page 42: Telemyo 2400T Cable And Accessory Connection/Disconnection

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 6. Electrodes are the weak link in the EMG measurement chain. Lack of proper attention to electrode quality or site preparation is by far the most common cause of inferior recordings. 7. It may take up to 5 minutes for disposable electrodes to fully stabilize electrically once applied to the skin.
  • Page 43 TeleMyo 2400T V2 2. Other analog signals The TeleMyo 2400T input channels can accept analog signals in the range of +/- 5 Volts. Noraxon offers special adapter cables that allow signals from other Noraxon supplied battery operated devices to be used in conjunction with EMG signals.
  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Users wishing to utilize this equipment in a sterile environment, such as an operating theater, should consult Noraxon for other options. In certain cases, cable extenders can be provided to accommodate the attachment of sterile terminal leads to the patient.
  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 Technical Specifications Power Requirements: • Transmitter – 6 V NiMH rechargeable battery pack. (Noraxon part number: BP2A) • Battery charger operates at 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz Battery Life: • Transmitter – 4 hours (continuous use); Charge time ~ 120 minutes Output Power &...
  • Page 46: Technical Description

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 Technical Description General The TeleMyo 2400T is an electromyographic (EMG) instrument available as 4,8,12, 16, 20 or 24 channel systems. This device has been manufactured specifically for sEMG applications and is not intended for use with evoked response equipment.
  • Page 47: Diagrams

    Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. TeleMyo 2400T V2 Diagrams A block diagram of the TeleMyo 2400T transmitter and associated block descriptions are provided in the following pages. Synch In Low Pass Filter Gain Control Analog Inputs 8th Order Converter 32K x 8...
  • Page 48: Schematics And Parts List

    2 hours and a trickle charge continues for the remaining 1 hour. Schematics and Parts List Noraxon will make available (on request) circuit diagrams, components parts lists and calibration instructions to assist qualified technical personnel in the service and maintenance of the TeleMyo 2400T.
  • Page 49: Appendix A: Installing The Pcmcia Card Software For Windows 98 Users

    MyoResearch 2.11 CD from the disk tray and replace it with the Windows 98 disk and follow the on screen instructions. 1. With your computer turned off, place the Noraxon Wireless PC LAN card into an open PCMCIA slot on your computer.
  • Page 50 23. Restart your computer and double click on the ‘Aironet Client Utility (ACU)’ icon. 24. Select the ‘Profile Manager’ located in the toolbar. 25. In the ‘Profile Management’ box select the ‘Add’ button. Enter the word “Noraxon” next to the flashing indicator and press ‘Enter’. A new window will open.
  • Page 51: Appendix B: Establishing A Measurement In Myoresearch Or Myoclinical

    TeleMyo 2400T V2 Appendix B: Establishing a Measurement in MyoResearch or MyoClinical To setup the software, open your Noraxon software (MyoResearch or MyoClinical). From the database menu, select ‘Setup’ and then ‘A/D Setup’. The following screen will appear. Under the Hardware section, press the pull down tab on ‘Device’ and ‘A/D Driver’ and select ‘TeleMyo 2400’...
  • Page 52 PCMCIA receiver will glow green. Some settings on the transmitter can be controlled by Noraxon software. These settings include Gains, and Cutoff Filter frequency. When either of these settings are changed, they will become effective when the next measurement is started.

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