Setting Up

Your CPS Receiver

and Student

Responders

Each Pulse RF (radio frequency) receiver can support up to 1000 student responders.

The Pulse RF student responders do not have to be pointed toward the screen, board, or room front. The batteries ( 2 - AA) last for approx. 360 hours.

The Hardware - Pulse

The Pulse USB Hub Receiver plugs into a USB plug on your computer. CPS will automatically “detect” the receiver.

Smart Tip: ALWAYS CONNECT THE RECEIVER BEFORE STARTING THE CPS PROGRAM.

Connecting the Pulse Receiver

Pulse Receiver Range

200 Ft in any direction

To check or change the receiver channel on the Pulse receiver,

click on the eInstruction icon in the bottom tool bar.

When the eInstructionwindow opens, click on “Device Manager”.

What Channel Am I On? Pulse Receiver

What Channel Am I On? Pulse Receiver

When the Device Manager opens, first click on the device you want to check.Then, click on “Options”, Finally, select “Properties” in the next window.

What Channel Am I On? Pulse Receiver

When the “Properties” window opens,you can enter a new channel.Then, click OK.

Smart Tip: NEARBY ROOMS SHOULD BE ON SEPARATE CHANNELS TO AVOID DATA CROSS-OVER.

To change the channel on the student responders, make sure the responder is turned ON…then…

Changing the Channel on the Student Responder

Simultaneously, pressand release BOTH arrow keys.

Quickly, press the“+-” button.When the “Channel”prompt appears, enterthe 2 digit channel (Ex. 01)

Press the button 3 times.

Turning on the Student Responder

Press the “POWER” button at the bottom to turn the responder on.

When powered on, the screen at the top will activate, showing the responder number and several icons.

Student Responder Screen

Student Responder Keys

Left Navigation

Back Space

Alpha/Numeric/SMSEntry

Plus/Minus

Switch Text EntryMode

Menu

Right Navigation

Send/Enter

Symbols

Jump/Search

What the Student Responder Keys Do

Left/Right Navigation – moves cursor right or left

Back Space – erases a letter, number, or word

Alpha/Numeric/SMS Entry - cycle to the text entry mode you need to enter your answer, letters, numbers, or text

Plus/Minus – for positive/negative math entries

Switch Text Entry Mode - Press key multiple times to cycle through the text entry modes. As you change modes, they are pictured on the screen.

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What the Student Responder Keys Do

Menu – Press to access the Main Menu. Press the Navigation keys to scroll the Menu. Press the Enter key to select a Menu item.

Send/Enter – transmits student response

Symbols - Press key multiple times to cycle through Symbols Table

Jump/Search - Press key to jump to a question in a self-paced test or homework assignment. Press and hold key to search for the next unanswered question.

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Student Responder Menu

Testing the Student Responders

Click on the CPS Hub icon and then on the “Properties” icon on the toolbar

OR select “Properties” from the Options menu.

Testing the Student Responders

Click on the “Start Receiver” button and turn on the clickers you want to test.

Send responses from the clickers.

Data will appear for each active clicker.

Click on the Test tab.

What Happens If My Receiver Is Not Detected?

Start the CPS Program byclicking on the icon on your Desktop

Click on “Settings” along the top,And select “Delivery Options”

Click on “Receiver” and then,“Show Device Manager”

Detecting the Receiver

When the eInstruction Device Manager window appears, Click on “Options”. Under Options, select “Discover Devices”.

Detecting the Receiver

When your the Device Manager detects your receiver, a green checkmark will appear beside its icon.

Smart Tip: If the receiver is not recognized by the program, and you have checked the USB cord, contact eInstruction Tech

Support at: 888-333-4988 or go to www.einstruction.com