Multichannel-systems MEA1060-Up Manual Bedienungsanleitung

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes Manual

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 6 3.2 Setting Up and Connecting the MEA Amplifier Warning: Spilled liquid can damage or even complete

7 4 First Tests and Tutorial 4.1 First Functional Tests Each MEA amplifier has been thoroughly tested at the factory site before delivery. However,

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 8 The following screen shot shows a recording from a typical MEA amplifier with a test model probe and

9 5 Operating the MEA Amplifier 5.1 Signal Amplification and Filters The standard MEA amplifier combines the probe interface with a band pass filter

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 10 If you use a MEA-System, the isolated power supply IPS10W that is integrated in the data acquisitio

Operating the MEA Amplifier 11 5.3 Mounting the MEA Probe and Grounding the Bath Warning: Do not use too much force. Otherwise you could damage the

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 12 Grounding the bath You can ground the bath with a plain silver wire or with an Ag/AgCl pellet. Only

Operating the MEA Amplifier 13 5.4 Stimulation Recommended stimulus protocols for MEA electrodes MCS recommends to use biphasic pulses only, with nega

15 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 About Troubleshooting The following hints are provided to solve special problems that have been reported by users. Most pro

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MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 16 Contact pin is defective Possible causes: ? The contact pins are contaminated.  Clean the contac

Troubleshooting 17 6.4 Artifacts on All Channels You see strange artifacts on all channels. This behavior can be caused by an insufficient supply pow

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 18 6.5 Liquid Spilled onto Amplifier Warning: Spilled liquid can damage or even completely destroy th

19 7 Appendix 7.1 Technical Specifications 7.1.1 Pin and MEA Layout The layout of standard MEA electrodes follows the scheme of a standard grid: The

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 20 Assignment pin to electrode 68-Pin socket pin MEA electrode 68-Pin socket pin MEA electrode 3

Appendix 21 7.1.2 MEA1060-Up Operating temperature 10 °C to 50 °C Storage temperature 0 °C to 50 °C Dimensions (W x D x H) 165 mm x 165 mm x 14

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 22 Pin layout 7.1.4 Test Model Probe The provided test model probe simulates a MEA with a resistor o

Appendix 23 7.3 Ordering Information Product information is subject to change without notice. Please contact your local retailer for pricing and order

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 24 USB-MEA-System with blanking circuit for inverted microscopes USB-MEA240-Inv-4-BC-System board. The

Appendix 25 Accessories Product Product Number Description Adapter for MEAs with 8 special electrodes for stimulation MEA-STIM-Adapter For use with M

iii Table of Contents Introduction 1 About this Manual 1 Important Information and Instructions 3 Operator's Obligations 3 Guarantee and Lia

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 26 Spare Parts Product Product Number Description Heating element with 8 mm bore hole HE-Inv-8 Heating

Appendix 27 MEA-Systems Product Product Number Description MEA recording system for inverted microscopes, 60 electrode channels MEA60-Inv-System Comp

29 8 Index

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31 A Aliasing 9 B Band pass band...9 Bandwidth 9 C Change MEA 11 Configuration 13 Connecting 6 Contact Inf

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1 1 Introduction 1.1 About this Manual This manual comprises all important information about the first installation of the hardware and software, a

3 2 Important Information and Instructions 2.1 Operator's Obligations The operator is obliged to allow only persons to work on the device, who

MEA Amplifier for Upright Microscopes - Manual 4 2.3 Important Safety Advice Warning: Make sure to read the following advice prior to install or to

5 3 First Use of the MEA Amplifier 3.1 Welcome to the MEA Amplifier Raw data from up to 60 electrodes of a microelectrode array (MEA) is amplified