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title: "Setting up the Flow System"
slug: "setting-up-the-flow-system"
updated: 2025-12-08T22:19:43Z
published: 2025-12-08T22:19:43Z
canonical: "docs.kernel.com/setting-up-the-flow-system"
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# Setting up the Flow System

## Setting up the Flow System

![Image: alert icon.](https://cdn.document360.io/c97072d7-dbc3-41f6-b55e-b62dbde0527b/Images/Documentation/Important_icon_LONG(14).png)The Flow Headset arrives packed in its case with a layer of foam between the headset and the Headset Stand. Remove the foam before first use.

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Before beginning, ensure you are using a computer with Kortex installed (see [Installing the Acquisition Driver](/docs/downloading-kortex)). If using a laptop, plug it into a power source to prevent battery loss during use.

There are two versions of the Power/Data Cable, depending on when the Flow headset was purchased.

#### Original Power/Data Cable (With On/Off Switch)

This cable has three branches and includes an On/Off Switch at the split point.

1. Plug the Kernel-provided Power Bank into a wall outlet or power strip.NOTE:Use only the Kernel-provided Power Bank or an equivalent 100-Watt power brick.
2. Plug the shorter USB-C end of the Power/Data Cable (labeled PWR) into the Kernel Flow Power Bank.
3. Plug the USB-A end of the Power/Data Cable (labeled DATA) into the USB-A port of your data acquisition computer.
  1. If your data acquisition device has only USB-C ports, use a USB-A to USB-C adapter.
4. Plug the long USB-C end of the Power/Data Cable (labeled FLOW) into the USB-C connector on the Hub of the headset.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c97072d7-dbc3-41f6-b55e-b62dbde0527b/Images/Documentation/image-1762467855756.png)

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#### New Power/Data Cable (Without On/Off Switch)

This version is three-pronged but does not include an On/Off switch, and comes with a male-to-male USB-C connector.

1. Plug the female USB-C end of the Power/Data cable (labeled POWER) into one side of the male-to-male USB-C connector.
2. Plug the other side of the male-to-male USB-C connector into the Kernel Flow Power Bank.
3. Plug the Power Bank into a wall outlet or power strip.
4. Plug the USB-A end of the cable Power/Data cable (labeled COMPUTER*)* into your data acquisition computer.
  1. If your data acquisition device has only USB-C ports, use a USB-A to USB-C adapter.
5. Plug the USB-C end of the Power/Data cable (labeled FLOW*)* into the USB-C connector on the Hub of the headset.![](https://cdn.document360.io/c97072d7-dbc3-41f6-b55e-b62dbde0527b/Images/Documentation/image-1762469081690.png)

NOTE:You may use a different male-to-male USB-C connector if needed to accommodate your desired cable length.