Multichannel-systems MEA-IT Manual Bedienungsanleitung

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 6 The two triangular front edges of the device can be moved outwards and inwards to open and close the MEA-IT

Setting up the MEA-IT 7 3.2 Installing the MEA-IT Software System requirements Software: One of the following Microsoft Windows ® operating systems i

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 8 3.3 Compatible Microelectrode Arrays Currently, the MEA-IT is available for MEAs with 60 electrodes only. Co

Setting up the MEA-IT 9 Table of microelectrode arrays, currently available for impedance testing device MEA-IT. Standard MEA 8 x 8 layout 100/10-Ti

11 4 Impedance Measurements 4.1 Mounting the MEA Open the upper part of the device by moving the triangular edges of the lid outwards. The lid swings

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 12 Grounding the MEA Fill the MEA dish with a conducting solution, usually PBS (phosphate buffered saline) or

Impedance Measurements 13 4.2 MEA-IT Software Controls 4.2.1 Introduction The MEA-IT software controls the impedance measurements with the MEA-IT dev

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 14 4.2.2 Overview The MEA-IT main window opens. See below for an overview of the MEA-IT software control.

Impedance Measurements 15 Header In the header the serial number S/N of the MEA-IT device is displayed. You can find the serial number additionally o

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Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 16 Click the "Ranges" button. In the "Ranges" tab, the default settings for the evaluation

Impedance Measurements 17 Click the "Help" button of the header for using the online help. Click the "Info" button of the header.

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 18 Main Controls The main control buttons allow to "Load" an old measurement and "Save" th

Impedance Measurements 19 Legend The “Legend” describes what you see in the virtual MEA layout: The color coded MEA electrodes with the value of the

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 20 4.2.3 Running a Measurement Note the serial number and type of the MEA, and mount it in the correct orientat

Impedance Measurements 21 Click "OK" to start the measurement. The electrodes are measured one by one and the exact values of the measurem

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 22 When comparing previous measurements with actual measurements, the impedance of the older measurement is dis

23 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Troubleshooting Most problems occur seldom and only under specific circumstances. In most cases, it is only a minor problem

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 24 5.3 Technical Support Please read the "Troubleshooting" part of the manual or help first. Most pro

25 6 Appendix 6.1 Technical Specifications The MEA-IT-System is a device for impedance testing of microelectrode arrays. Warning: The device may onl

iii Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 1.1 About this Manual 1 1.2 Welcome to the Impedance Testing Device 2 2 Important Information and Instr

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 26 6.2 Contact Information Local retailer Please see the list of official MCS distributors on the MCS web site.

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

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 2 1.2 Welcome to the Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT The impedance testing device MEA-IT for microelectrode a

3 2 Important Information and Instructions 2.1 Important Safety Advice Warning: Make sure to read the following advice prior to install or to use

Impedance Testing Device MEA-IT Manual 4 2.2 Guarantee and Liability The General conditions of sale and delivery of Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH alw

5 3 Setting up the MEA-IT 3.1 Hardware The MEA-IT is a very compact and portable device for measuring electrode impedances on microelectrode array