The Power On Detector (POD) is a handheld device which can be used to determine if PhysioTel Digital implant is successfully turned on during the magnet swipe. When an implant is first turned on, it omits a short transmission burst known as the chirp.  The POD listens for the chirp, and when heard, emits a short beep and blink its LED.  This indicates that the magnet swipe was successful and the implant is on.

The POD will only indicate if a magnet swipe was successful and the implant turned on.  It cannot be used to determine if an implant is already turned on.

POD Compatibility

Implants manufactured after 4/23/2014 that have firmware version 1.38049 or later.  The firmware version can be obtained through the PhysioTel Digital Diagnostics page.  Please contact DSI technical support for assistance in determining the implant firmware version.

All implants sent through DSI Exchange will automatically be updated to the latest firmware version.

Batteries

The POD is shipped without batteries installed.  It requires two AA batteries and is shipped with a box of four AA batteries.  Before first use, open the battery compartment and install two AA batteries in the indicated “+” and “-“ polarity. 

The POD is shipped with EN91 Energizer alkaline AA batteries but will accept any standard AA 1.5v alkaline battery. 

It is very important to turn the POD OFF when not in actual use to maximize the life of the batteries.

Activation Instructions

To activate the PhysioTel Digital implant into Standby Mode:

1. Turn ON the POD by pressing its black Power button on the front panel to turn the POD on. The POD will emit a short beep and its LED will blink indicating it has been turned ON.
2. Bring the POD within 3-5 meters of the implant that will be turned ON.
3. Use the magnet to turn on an implant by bringing it within 1-2 inches of the implant.
4. The POD will emit a beep for 2 seconds and blink its LED to indicate a successful magnet swipe.
   
   If it was not successful do the following:
   1. Ensure the implant manufacturing date and firmware version are compatible with the POD. See POD Compatibility.
   2. Ensure the POD is not located next to any potential noise sources (Monitors, PCs, outlets, etc.)
   3. Wait 10 seconds, then try to magnet ON the implant again.
      
      
5. Configure the implant to the desired CLC. Please see the PhysioTel Digital Telemetry Software Configuration article for instructions on how to perform this action.
   1. Once the implant is configured and joined to a CLC, it will remain in Standby Mode until automatically Activated via Start Acquisition.
      
      Note: If the implant cannot establish communication with a CLC within 10 minutes, the device will automatically shut off to conserve battery life. Repeat the magnet swipe to switch to Standby Mode.
   2. Once the Acquisition is terminated, the implant will automatically revert to Standby Mode. The implant will remain in Standby Mode as long as it stays within range of a CLC.