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- Page 1 Micro Preamplifier Manual μPA16 μPA32...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted without the express written permission of Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Information and Instruction Operator's Obligations Guarantee and Liability Important Safety Advice Welcome to the μPA Setting Up and Connecting the μPA General Setup Recommendations Multi Channel Experimenter Setting up MC_Rack 3.3.1 Noise Level Test 3.3.2 ME/W-SG Test Service and Maintenance 3.4.1 Cleaning the Connectors 3.4.2 Sterilization... -
Page 4: Important Information And Instruction
Important Information and Instruction Important Information and Instruction Operator's Obligations The operator is obliged to allow only persons to work on the device, who are familiar with the safety at work and accident prevention regulations and have been instructed how to use the device;... -
Page 5: Important Safety Advice
Micro Preamplifier Manual Important Safety Advice Warning: Make sure to read the following advices prior to install or to use the device and the software. If you do not fulfill all requirements stated below, this may lead to malfunctions or breakage of connected hardware, or even fatal injuries. -
Page 6: Welcome To The Μpa
Welcome to the μPA The μPA micro preamplifier with 16 or 32 electrode inputs is connected to the microelectrode probes for providing the initial tenfold amplification stage. Gain might be different from default value according to customer specification. The use of a headstage preamplifier unit optimizes the signal to noise ratio. -
Page 7: Setting Up And Connecting The Μpa
Micro Preamplifier Manual Setting Up and Connecting the μPA General Setup Recommendations In the following, you find general recommendations for the installation. Important: It is important that the complete setup refers to a single common ground. The reference input has always to be connected. It is recommended to use a reference electrode. However, if you are not using a reference electrode, connect the reference input to ground (GND). - Page 8 3. Connect the reference electrode REF to the reference input of the micro preamplifier. Generally, a reference electrode is inserted into non-active tissue of the experimental model. The reference electrode should be identical to the recording electrode so that both electrodes see the same background noise.
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Page 9: Multi Channel Experimenter
Micro Preamplifier Manual Multi Channel Experimenter Double-click the Multi Channel Experimenter icon or select Multi Channel Experimenter from the "Start" menu. The program starts. The main window opens automatically: "Multi Channel Experimenter (Instance: 1)". It is possible to open up to four instances in parallel. Operation is independent for each instance. - Page 10 Building a Rack It is very easy to build a rack: Please click onto the button of the desired instrument and move it via drag and drop from the left to the right side of the main window! It is also easy to connect the instruments: Please click onto one of the symbols on the lower part of an instrument button to connect this output port via drag and drop with the input port (symbol on the upper side) of the target instrument.
- Page 11 Micro Preamplifier Manual Conventions for Building a Rack Please consider the rules for connecting the instruments. The Multi Channel Experimenter program allows only connections between output ports at the lower side of the device to the input port on the upper side of the target device.
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Page 12: Setting Up Mc_Rack
Setting up MC_Rack Please refer to the MC_Rack Manual for more information. Start MC_Rack. Click Data Source Setup on the Edit menu. Select a 1-dimensional layout. Select the number of electrode channels, 16 channels when using a μPA16, 32 channels when using a μPA32. Deselect the check box for the digital channel if you do not need it. -
Page 13: Me/W-Sg Test
Micro Preamplifier Manual 3.3.2 ME/W-SG Test The following screen shots show the results of a test with a ME/W-SG signal generator. Please read the data sheet for more information. Connect the ME/W-SG to the μPA32 via Omnetics connector on the bottom of the signal generator. The Omnetics connector of the μPA is lettered in black and the Omnetics connector of the ME/W-SG respectively. -
Page 14: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 3.4.1 Cleaning the Connectors Warning: It is recommended to avoid the use of cleaning solutions to avoid corrosion. If a wet cleaning is required, use distilled water. Make sure that only the connectors touch the liquid; do not submerge the micro preamplifier or the cable. -
Page 15: Μpa16
Micro Preamplifier Manual μPA16 The micro preamplifier μPA16 is equipped with an Omnetics socket. You can directly connect different types of NeuroNexus probes (from NeuroNexus ®, www.neuronexustech.com) without the need of an adapter. Please see below. Please find the connectors and corresponding mating connectors listed in chapter “Technical Specifications”. -
Page 16: 4.1 Pin Layout Μpa16
4.1 Pin Layout μPA16 4.1.1 Input Connector two guide posts This illustration shows the pin layout of the Omnetics connector A79039-001 (NSD-18-DD-GS with 2 guide posts, female), viewed from the front, with the metal housing of the μPA16 above. The reference input is used for connecting a reference electrode. Channel Channel Reference REF... -
Page 17: Output Connector
Micro Preamplifier Manual 4.1.2 Output Connector The signal ground is connected to the ground of the amplifier. The signal ground is used as the reference for the following filter amplifier. Channel Channel Pin 2 Channel 1 Pin 11 Channel 2 Pin 3 Channel 3 Pin 12... -
Page 18: Technical Specifications Μpa16
Technical Specifications μPA16 Operating temperature 0° C to 50° C Storage temperature 0° C to 50° C Relative humidity 10 % to 85 % non-condensing Dimensions (W x D x H) ca. 17 mm x 17 mm x 2.5 mm w/o connector ca. -
Page 19: Μpa32
Micro Preamplifier Manual μPA32 The micro preamplifier μPA32 is equipped with an Omnetics socket. You can directly connect different types of NeuroNexus probes (from NeuroNexus ®, www.neuronexustech.com) without the need of an adapter. Please see the list below. Please find the connectors and corresponding mating connectors listed in chapter “Technical Specifications”. -
Page 20: 5.1 Pin Layout Μpa32
5.1 Pin Layout μPA32 5.1.1 Input Connector four guide posts This illustration shows the pin layout of the Omnetics connector A79023-001 (NSD-36-DD-GS with 4 guide posts, female), viewed from the front, with the metal housing of the μPA32 above. The reference input is used for connecting a reference electrode. Channel Channel Ground GND... -
Page 21: Output Connector
Micro Preamplifier Manual 5.1.2 Output Connector The signal ground is connected to the ground of the amplifier. The signal ground is used as the reference for the following filter amplifier. Channel Channel Channel Pin 23 Channel 20 Channel Pin 24 Channel 23 Channel Pin 25... -
Page 22: Technical Specifications Μpa32
Technical Specifications μPA32 Operating temperature 0° C to 50° C Storage temperature 0° C to 50° C Relative humidity 10 % to 85 % non-condensing Dimensions (W x D x H) ca. 20 mm x 25 mm x 3 mm w/o connector ca. -
Page 23: Contact Information
Micro Preamplifier Manual Contact Information Local retailer Please see the list of official MCS distributors on the MCS web site. User forum The Multi Channel Systems User Forum provides an excellent opportunity for you to exchange your experience or thoughts with other users worldwide. Mailing list If you have subscribed to the newsletter, you will be automatically informed about new software releases, upcoming events, and other news on the product line.
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