PhysioTel Hardware

When using DSI pressure transmitters, it is necessary to use an Ambient Pressure Reference.  DSI’s ambient pressure monitors report the absolute pressure measured in the room where it is placed.  H...

The Matrix 2.0 (MX2) and PhysioTelTM Digital CLC diagnostic page can be accessed directly by using Internet Explorer 11 or the Mozilla FireFox® web browser.  Before beginning, you will need to know...

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, i...

The RSSI Threshold for the PhysioTel Digital Implants and Transceivers (TRX) can be adjusted in the Communication Link Controller (CLC) Diagnostic page in Ponemah.  Changes to the RSSI Threshold sh...

The following two files are required to update the Anipill Monitor firmware: Bootloader IHM_0.0.0.8.exe - installs the bootloader program needed to upload the firmware to the monitor. In can be do...

No, the MX2 may not be reprogrammed to a CLC by installing a CLC SD card or by installing CLC firmware onto an MX2. Same is true for a CLC to MX2. The model number and serial number are stored else...

Model:           Communication Link Controller (CLC) Version:         1.29.206 Date:             August 2017    Firmware Release Notes for CLC version 1.29.206 indicate revisions made to the CLC Fi...

The following outline the power requirements/specifications of the CLC and MX2. PoE – this is a 15 watt PoE, conforming to the IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet standard DC jack – 5V @ 2.5A Max (no...

All products returned to DSI must be cleaned and decontaminated. Shipments that have not been cleaned and decontaminated will be charged a $100 USD, €82 or £56 handling fee per item. These products...

Description      Specification Input Voltage 120 VAC / 60 Hz Output Voltage 9 VDC @ 1 Amp (max) Power        AC-75 W  

The Syslog on the PhysioTelTM MX2 and PhysioTel Digital CLC can be used to help DSI Technical Support diagnose problems with a Digital system.  The log is stored automatically stored on the MX2 and...

Plenum Rated Ethernet cables are similar to normal Cat5 Ethernet cables, only more fire retardant. Unfortunately, the cables DSI provides are standard Cat5 Ethernet cables, and thus are not Plenum ...

There may be times when it is helpful to know the IP Address of the CLC or MX2.  There are two easy ways to locate the IP Address of the CLC or MX2.  The instructions below outline the 2 methods fo...

If a cage is being used that is larger than a single RPC-1, the receivers can be arranged in a Distributed Receiver Array (DRA) to cover a larger area.  The DRA feature allows groups of receivers t...

The following video will walk you through the process used to replace an MX2/CLC SD Card.    

The Ponemah Data Acquisition system automates the collection of physiologic data via wireless telemetry. Note: Please do not power any devices until directed in the appropriate step. As a courtesy,...

Prior to installing, it is recommended to review the CLC Firmware Release Notes. The firmware may be updated from a web browser (video below) or from Ponemah (instructions below video) . The follow...

Prior to installing, it is recommended to review the MX2 Firmware Release Notes. The firmware may be updated from a web browser (video below) or from Ponemah (instructions below video) . The follow...

Prior to installing, it is recommended to review the TRX Firmware Release Notes. The following are the instruction to install the firmware update. TRX Firmware Compatibility Newer TRX Firmware vers...

The RMC-1 (used with PhysioTel implants) and TRX (used with PhysioTel Digital implants) are typically used when monitoring large animals housed in metal cages. Key Features Stainless steel and pol...

  The maximum recommended cable length between all PhysioTel Telemetry hardware is 100 meters. This includes: Router → Switch PC → Switch APR-2* → Switch CLC/MX2 → Switch CLC → TRX MX2 → RPC/RSC/R...

Symptom When using a power supply instead of PoE, the MX2 / CLC power light immediately turns on but doesn't go through the boot up sequence. The MX2 / CLC is unresponsive and unable to be recogniz...

Below is a guide to installation and what to look/watch out for when installing or upgrading to an MX2 system. MX2 & Receiver Isolation Isolation is required either at the receiver side or powe...

Model:           Matrix 2.0 (MX2) Version:         1.0.11 Date:             January 2017   Firmware Release Notes for MX2 version 1.0.11 indicate revisions made to the MX2 Firmware version since th...

The RSSI Threshold for the PhysioTel™ Digital Implants and Transceivers (TRX) can be adjusted in the Communication Link Controller (CLC) Diagnostic page in Ponemah.  Changes to the RSSI Threshold s...

Common Errors (both PhysioTel Digital and MX2) POPUP TEXT MEANING RECOMMENDATION The Matrix XXX is synchronized [within YYY ms] CLC/MX2 is now synchronized with PC (should only popup ...

Below is a guide to installation and what to look/watch out for when installing or upgrading to an MX2 system Symptoms: MX2 is being used and a high amount of data dropout (HD implants) or signal ...

The R11CPA will work with the PA-C10 and PA-C20 implants with a caveat. The customer needs to be made aware that while it will work, they will experience decreased accuracy at higher pressure range...

Transmission Characteristics The transmission frequency of DSI transmitters is 455 KHz. The range of susceptibility is approximately 400 to 500 KHz. Very strong signals slightly outside of this ran...