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MR-Safe Fibre Optic Response Pads

The complete solution for subject response in the MR environment. Widely used for 9 years in 21 countries, it combines response pad choice with universal software compatibility. Best of all there is no metal and nothing electronic in the MR room, so you never need to worry that the system will add noise to your images, or raise safety concerns.

  • Flexible: A wide variety of basic handheld devices with customised versions available.
  • Robust and Reliable: Fiber optic bundle connects handheld device to the optoelectronic interface unit.
  • Compatible: Interface unit takes optical signal and adapts it for use with all types of software programs.
  • Completely safe with no artefacts: Components within the MR room are completely metal free.

Specifications

 

fORP Fiber Optic Handhelds

 

Inline Model No: HH-1x4-L
  • Four 0.43 inch coloured round buttons
  • Inline pattern 1 inch (2.5 cm) button spacing center to center
  • Buttons can be placed in straight or curved line
  • Rectangular enclosure 1.0 x 5.1 x 2.5 inches (2.5 x 13 x 6.4 cm)
  • 10 foot long fiber pigtailed connector
  • Compatible with both 4- and 8-channel bundles

 

Diamond Model No: HH-1x4-D
  • Four 0.43 in. colored round buttons in diamond pattern.
  • 0.8 inches (2 cm) button spacing center to center (green and blue buttons)
  • 0.5 inches (4 cm) button spacing center to center (red and yellow buttons)
  • Ergonomic enclosure 1.25 x 3.25 x 2.25/1.75 inches (2.8 x 9 x 5.8/4 cm)
  • 10 foot long fiber pigtailed connector

 

Bimanual 4 Model No: HH-2x2
  • Four 0.43 in. colored round buttons.
  • 0.8 inches (2 cm) button spacing center to center.
  • Ergonomic enclosure 1.25 x 3.25 x 2.25/1.75 inches (2.8 x 9 x 5.8/4 cm).
  • 36 inch Y spacing between two boxes.
  • 8.5 foot long fiber pigtailed connector from Y (10 feet total).
  • Compatible with both 4- and 8-channel bundles

 

Bimanual 8 Model No: HH-2x4-C
  • Eight 0.43 in. colored round buttons in straight or curved line.
  • 1.0 (2.5 cm) button spacing center to center.
  • Two rectangular enclosures 1.0 x 5.1 x 2.5 inches (2.5 x 13 x 6.4 cm).
  • Also available in ergonomic enclosures. 36 inch Y spacing between two boxes.
  • 8.5 foot long fiber pigtailed connector from Y (10 feet total).
  • Requires 8-channel (12 fiber) bundle.

 

5 Button Stick Model No: HH-5-CYL
  • Five 0.43 in. colored round buttons.
  • Button spacing 0.8 in(2 cm) center to center for fingers.
  • Stick: 1 inch (2.5 cm) diameter, 7 inches (17.8 cm) length.
  • 10 foot long fiber pigtailed connector.
  • Requires 8-channel (12 fiber) bundle.
  • Ergonomic button device with four finger buttons and one thumb button can be used with identical results by left- or right- handed persons

 

Joystick Model No: HH-JOY-4
  • Two-axis continuous pointing device.
  • All plastic construction.
  • Works with the standard fORP interface.
  • Enumerates as a USB HID gamepad.
  • Acts as serial mouse under Windows XP.
  • High speed serial mode for demanding applications.
  • Angular range: 30 degrees (+/-15 degrees).
  • Highly configurable: Finger actuator vs. Grip actuator (easily removeable grip)
  • Foam inserts provide 3 different return-to-zero forces.
  • Dimensions: Overall height: 7.0 in (18 cm)Base enclosure: 7.25 x 4.25 x 2.25 in (19 x 11 x 6 cm).
  • Buttons: Two 0.43 in. colored round buttons.
  • Finger stick: 1 x 0.35 in (2.4 x 0.8 cm).
  • Grip 4.5 x 1.25 in (11.5 x 3 cm).
  • 10 foot long fiber pigtailed connector.
  • Requires 8-channel (12 fiber) bundle.

 

Trackball Model No: HH-TRK-1
  • Two-axis shaft encoder cursor control.
  • Two side buttons.
  • All plastic construction.
  • Works with the standard fORP interface.
  • 10 foot long fiber pigtailed connector.
  • Enumerates as a USB HID gamepad.
  • Acts as serial mouse under Windows XP.
  • Overall dimensions: 4 in. x 5.75 in. x 1.75 in. (10 cm x 15 cm x 4 cm).
  • Requires 8-channel (12 fiber) bundle.

 

fORP Interface

Description
  • 1 in. x 4.5 in. x 7 in. aluminum enclosure.
  • L.E.D.s: 4 indicators show response independently of PC/Mac.
  • 8 position program selector switch.
  • 9 TTL outputs (10-10 Modular Connector).
  • USB (USB type B).
  • RS-232 (8 pin mini-DIN)

 

Power Supply
  • 9V unregulated for 120 VAC countries (US, Canada, Japan)
  • 9V unregulated for 240 VAC countries (EU, UK, Australia)

 

Triggering
  • TTL input, 47k ohm pullup, positive edge triggered
  • RS-232,TTL, or USB output
  • RS-422 adapter also available

 

Front Panel (Electronic) Connections
  • TTL trigger input: BNC
  • Serial Port Output: Mini DIN8
  • USB outputs: USB Type 8
  • TTL outputs: 10/10 Modular
  • Selects program (0 to 7): Program Switch
  • 9V unregulate supply (120 and 220 Vac mains): 2.5 mm power

 

Rear Panel (Optical) Connections
  • (Bundle connection) Light signals to/from handheld units: Circular Optical Connector

 

fORP Fibre Optics

Description
  • Standard length is 55 feet (17 m).
  • Two bundles can be added together for up to 110 feet (34 m).
  • Connector: 0.625 inches outer diameter.
  • Bundle: 0.400 inches outer diameter.
  • 12 fibers standard (works with all handheld units).
  • 8 fiber low cost option (works with 4 buttons or fewer, no pointing devices)

 

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