TDT ACO32, Hardware Reference Manual

Page 1: ...ACO32 ACO64 Motorized Commutators Hardware Reference Updated 2022 10 31...

Page 2: ...The information contained in this document is provided as is and is subject to being changed without notice TDT shall not be liable for errors or damages in connection with the furnishing use or perf...

Page 3: ...l Buttons 7 Inhibit BNC 7 External Ground 8 Headstage Connections 9 Amplifier Connections 9 Fiber Optic Rotary Joint 9 Replacing the Optical Fiber ACO32 13 Change Kits 14 Replacing the Optical Fiber A...

Page 4: ...ng a PZ5 analog amplifier or up to 256 channels or 512 channels when using ZD digital headstages and a PZ5 digital amplifier Built in electrical shielding ensures an ultra quiet environment for record...

Page 5: ...able 1950 mAh Li ion Battery The ACO64 has a 3900 mAh battery A 6 9 V 3A center negative adapter one provided charges the device Low battery status is reported only by a decrease in rotational speed A...

Page 6: ...ned to allow it to be disengaged for testing and troubleshooting noise issues The plate may slide out of normal position during shipping or anytime the commutator is turned upside down If the motor is...

Page 7: ...he manual rotational button External Ground A banana jack located on the face GND provides connections to common ground on the commutator The external ground is optional and should only be used in cas...

Page 8: ...to the source of the RF noise Headstage Connections Two or four interface receptacles are positioned on the rotary interface module The receptacles are labeled to correspond to the DB26 connectors on...

Page 9: ...mps See ACO Technical Specifications for connector pinout Fiber Optic Rotary Joint The fiber optic rotary joint FORJ assembly is an available add on component It includes an FC FC optical fiber connec...

Page 10: ...tes Carefully pull the FORJ away from the commutator face until the fiber is free Disconnect the fiber from the joint Replace the fiber To install the FORJ Insert metal cannula end of fiber into cente...

Page 11: ...next to the encoder Pull the end of the fiber through the hole and insert it through the hole in the groove of the connector module Leave enough slack in the section of fiber between the encoder and...

Page 12: ...iber optic rotary joint plate can be attached to the ACO32 plate Attach the encoder clamping plates back onto the ACO32 shaft by tightening the two screws The plate should be just below body of the AC...

Page 13: ...the new optics to the ACO32 or ACO64 faceplate If you purchased the ACO32 or ACO64 with a FORJ and wish to remove it use the kit below to cover the opening where the FORJ was previously mounted If a...

Page 14: ...Hex driver to remove the two screws securing the fiber optic rotary joint to the commutator face Use the hex driver to remove the two screws securing the encoder clamping plates Carefully pull the FO...

Page 15: ...the fiber into center of gear inside the ACO64 Slowly push fiber through hole until the end appears among the wires on the other side of the ACO64 Carefully pull the wire through the slip ring Insert...

Page 16: ...tightening the two screws The plate should be just below the body of the ACO64 and the encoder body should sit snugly inside the lip of the clamping plates Be careful not to pinch any wires or the fi...

Page 17: ...0 dB 20 Hz to 25 kHz RPM approx 18 Digital Inputs 1 Inhibit Power Consumption ACO32 and ACO64 quiescent 35 mA ACO32 rotating 65 mA ACO64 rotating 75 mA Run time ACO32 20 hr ACO64 40 hr Power Supply AC...

Page 18: ...ACO32 Dimensions ACO32 ACO64 Motorized Commutators 18...

Page 19: ...les The interface receptacle diagram shows how the pins on each receptacle map to the pins on the associated DB26 connector on the face of the commutator See pinouts below for the appropriate model AC...

Page 20: ...o the commutator see Tech Note TN0896 ACO32 and ACO64 Amplifier Connector Pinout Connectors are labeled A and B on ACO32 and A B C D on ACO64 Electrode channels below are relative to the electrode hea...

Page 21: ...26 DNC Do Not Connect When mapping channel numbers for recording purposes the preamplifier connections must be taken into account The first channel as labeled above is relative to the amplifier bank...