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Step 1: Hardware Setup

Hardware for PhysioTel, PhysioTel HD and PhysioTel Digital

The Ponemah Data Acquisition system automates the collection of physiologic data via wireless telemetry.

As a courtesy, DSI has included the colored cables referenced in the figure below with the system. However, any color standard Cat5e or Cat6e Ethernet cables may be used in system set-up.

To connect your hardware:

1. Connect the red Ethernet cable from the output of the router (1) to any port (PoE or non-PoE) on the switch (2).
2. Connect the orange Ethernet cable from the PC (3) to any port (PoE or non-PoE) on the switch (2).
3. Connect the yellow Ethernet cable from the J1-Ethernet jack on the APR-2 (4) to a PoE port on the switch (2).
4. Power up the Router by ensuring the provided power supply is plugged in, and press the power button on the back of the unit (1). 
   • IMPORTANT:  Booting may take up to two minutes. The Router needs to be fully booted up before connecting to the switch.  
5. Power up the switch by plugging in the provided power supply, there is no power button to press (2).
   • IMPORTANT:  THE SWITCH NEEDS TO BE FULLY BOOTED UP PRIOR TO CONNECTING TO THE MX2 IN ORDER FOR THE IP ADDRESS TO BE ASSIGNED
6. After the switch is powered up, connect the blue Ethernet cable from the network connection jack of the Matrix 2.0 (MX2) (5) or the Communication Link Controller (CLC) (5) to one of the PoE ports on the switch (2).
7. The MX2/CLC (5) should power up in about 1.5 minutes. The front panel LEDs indicate when the MX2/CLC is ready as the green power button ONLY will be lit. If the amber or red LEDs are lit the device has not fully booted up yet. If the red error light is blinking, this means the router is not connected or powered and is not supplying an IP address to the MX2/CLC.
8. Connect the appropriate receiver (RPC or RSC) for MX2 OR transceiver (TRX) for CLC to the connections on the back of the MX2/CLC (5).
   • If using the CLC (PhysioTel Digital implants), connect TRXs in sequential order starting at jack 1. This will optimize communication with the Digital Implants for the best experience.

Note: For a typical setup, the MX2, CLC, APR-2, and E2S-1 are powered by the PoE port of the switch and DO NOT require an additional power supply. If a PoE switch is not available, the components will need their own individual power supplies.

The following example illustrates the hardware setup when using an APR-1 with E2S-1.

Hardware for SoHo Telemetry

The SoHub connection system uses USB communication to a PC, and the provided SoHub cables have a different USB connection on each end.

Note: The USB Type A jack labeled 'OUT' on the SoHub comes with a plug inserted. The 'OUT' port is only needed when connecting more than one SoHub in a daisy chain method. See below for connection details.

To connect your hardware:

1. Connect the USB Type B end of the provided cable to the IN port on the SoHub.
2. Connect the USB Type A end of the provided cable to an open USB port on the laptop or PC.

NOTE: If the laptop or PC does not have available USB Type A ports but has smaller ports with rounded ends, this is USB Type C. An adapter is provided for USB Type A to USB Type C.

1. If more than one SoHub is to be used, additional SoHubs can be connected in one of two ways:
   • Individually to the PC. Each SoHub can be connected to a separate port on laptop or PC. In addition, a USB hub can be used to expand the available USB ports.
   • Daisy Chain configuration. SoHubs can be connected one after another in a chain.
     • Connect the USB Type A end of the provided cable to the OUT port on the first SoHub.
     • Connect the USB Type B end of the provided cable to the IN port on the second SoHub.

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