FreeLynx Accessories

Comprehensive line of accessories for a wide range of wireless digital telemetry experiments:

FreeLynx Starter Kit

required for use with FreeLynx Base

FreeLynx Remote Power Control Set

Infrared (IR) receiver and transmitter pair for remote power control to turn FreeLynx on/off - ideal for sleep studies.

Includes:
  • FreeLynx IR Receiver
  • FreeLynx IR Transmitter

FreeLynx Power Tether

Allows continued use of FreeLynx for recording setup without use of battery.

FreeLynx Power Stick

Turns FreeLynx “On/Off” via magnetic control switch.

FreeLynx USB Charging Hub

40W/8A 5-Port USB charger.

FreeLynx Required Accessories

required for use, sold separately

FreeLynx Battery

FreeLynx batteries are rechargeable and may be quickly swapped.

  • Small: 240 mAh, 6.8 grams, approx. 0.5 hours

  • Medium: 650 mAh, 15 grams, approx. 1.5 hours

  • Large: 1300 mAh, 30 grams, approx. 3 hours

  • Custom battery options available for longer experiments.

FreeLynx Charger

Conveniently charges FreeLynx batteries, indicating charging status via colored LED’s.

Product Options
FreeLynx Small Battery Charger
for use with FreeLynx small batteries
FreeLynx Standard Battery Charger
for use with FreeLynx medium/large batteries

FreeLynx Optional Accessories

highly recommended, but not required for use

FreeLynx Shield

~ 3 grams. Optional, but highly recommended for protection and optimal battery life.

FreeLynx Mounting Bracket

Optional 90-degree mounting bracket, replaces shield.

FreeLynx EIB-72-QC Large

Provides microwire connections to FreeLynx with QuickClip® connectors.

Uses large EIB pins. Mounts directly on Halo-18 Microdrives. Mounting tabs allow for a more secure connection between the EIB and FreeLynx.

FreeLynx EIB-72-QC Small

Provides microwire connections to FreeLynx with QuickClip® connectors.

Uses small EIB pins. Mounts directly on Halo-18 Microdrives. Mounting tabs allow for a more secure connection between the EIB and FreeLynx.

FreeLynx LEDs

Omni-directional LEDs for tracking subject’s head location and direction.

Product Options
FreeLynx LED Blue
FreeLynx LED Green
FreeLynx LED Red

FreeLynx Training Weight

Used to train subjects prior to running experiments with FreeLynx system. This is a FreeLynx mass model, representing approximate size, weight and balance of FreeLynx.

FreeLynx Signal Mouse

Simulates a live subject by sending an individual signal to all headstage channels for testing purposes.

FreeLynx Protective Cover

Prevents NHP subjects from accessing or damaging FreeLynx. “On/Off” switch may be toggled using FreeLynx Power Stick while FreeLynx Protective Cover is in place. Customized for specific application.

FreeLynx 256 Channel 4 Port LVDS Bridge Board

Adapts FreeLynx to most major neural probes. Connects up to four LVDS tethers with four 30-position Molex input connectors.

FreeLynx PZN-12 LVDS Tether

Connects FreeLynx wireless acquisition system to animal interfaces using Polarized Nano (PZN-12) connection such as Cambridge NeuroTech Mini-Amp-64. Custom lengths available for your application.

FreeLynx LVDS tether

Connects Freelynx wireless acquisition system to 32 or 64 channel silicon probes: Cambridge NeuroTech® (ASSY-116, ASSY-156, ASSY-158), NeuroNexus® (CM/OCM/H/HC/P series), ATLAS Neuro® (Omnetics 32-Chronic).

QuickClip 72 to Dual Omnetics Adapter

Connects a HS-72-QC headstage or 64-channel FreeLynx to compatible 3rd party animal interfaces (Omnetics 36).

​This adapter features a magnetically-aligned QuickClip® connection to a HS-72-QC headstage or the Analog Front End (AFE) of a FreeLynxTM wireless telemetry device. The reverse side features two Omnetics 36 socket connectors for compatible probes and other animal interfaces.

For use with 32 and 64 channel ATLAS Neuroengineering (Omnetics 32-Chronic), Cambridge NeuroTech (ASSY-116, ASSY-158) and NeuroNexus® (CM/OCM/H/HC/P series) probes. This adapter can also convert Plexon®, Tucker-Davis®, and Blackrock Microsystems® interfaces to be used with the HS-72-QC and Freelynx 64 channel.