TechTip: Cleaning ATLAS Neurophysiology System Components & Devices – Neuralynx

For plastic or aluminum exterior device surfaces and insulated cables…

If possible, do not clean equipment during electrophysiology recording. Power off devices before cleaning.
If you must clean during recording, first assess to make sure any cleaning operation will not interfere electrical contacts.
Make sure you can access any surfaces to be cleaned without applying pressure to switches or in-use electrical connections.
Clean plastic, aluminum, and rubberized surfaces with disinfectant wipes.
When using disinfectant wipes near electrical connections or circuit boards, take special care to prevent disinfectant liquid from dripping or seeping into electrical connections or circuit boards.

For electrical contacts...

Ensure that the device is not currently in use. Then, power off and unplug the device.
Apply DeoxIT® Gold G-Series Contact Enhancer to contact/connector surface using a lint-free swab or cloth.
Repeatedly connect / disconnect the device to help distribute the DeoxIT® Gold and break up minor amounts of oxides and contamination.
Wait a few seconds, then reapply DeoxIT® Gold G-Series Contact Enhancer to the contact/connector surface using a lint-free swab or cloth.
For extended protection, apply DeoxIT® Shield S-Series using this procedure:
a. Apply DeoxIT® Shield S-Series Contact Protector to the contact/connector metal surfaces using a lint-free swab or cloth.
b. Repeatedly connect / disconnect the device to help distribute the DeoxIT® Shield.
c. Wait a few seconds, then reapply DeoxIT® Shield to the contact surface using a lint-free swab or cloth.
Finally, ensure the contact surface has completely evaporated before using the device.

NOTE: If you notice a green or black coloration on the surface a few days after applying DeoxIT® Gold G-Series Contact Enhancer, this is dissolved oxidation indicating the surface was severely oxidized. Repeat steps above until no green or black coloration is seen on the electrical contacts.