KB0050: Connecting a Noldus Trigger Cable

The Noldus Trigger cable connects the computer running The Observer XT by Noldus to the MindWare data acquisition hardware, allowing for The Observer XT to trigger the start of data acquisition and transmit the Time Code, or TCAP, signal for synchronization purposes.

 

The Noldus Trigger Cable

The Noldus Trigger cable consists of 3 connectors:

Noldus Cable Layout

 

Connector 1 is a male 1/8″ (or 3 1/2 mm) mono plug which is used for capturing the TCAP signal..

Connector 1

 

Connector 2 is a male RCA plug which is used to trigger the start of acquisition.

Connector 2

Connector 3 is a DB-9 connector which should be plugged into the serial port of the computer running The Observer XT.

Connector 3

 

Connection to the BioNex

First, take Connector 2 and plug it into the Trigger In port on the back of the BioNex.

Trig In BioNex

Note: Connection to some BioNex systems may require the use of a BNC-to-RCA adapter.

Next, plug Connector 1 into the input of a 4-Channel Pass-Thru module on the front of the BioNex.

TCAP In BioNex

 

Connection to the Wireless Data Center

Plug Connector 1 into the Analog port, and Connector 2 into the Trigger port on the front of the Wireless Data Center

 

Wireless Data Center

 

Connection to the Noldus Computer

Noldus PCPlug Connector 3 into the serial port of the computer running The Observer XT. Be sure to tighten the terminal screws on the connector to secure the connection.

 

For information on configuring BioLab and The Observer XT software packages, please see Triggering BioLab with Noldus Observer XT.

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