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  • Page 1 USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2017 Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH. All rights reserved. Printed: 09. 03. 2017...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Guarantee and Liability Operator's Obligations Welcome to the USB-ME16-FAI-System ME Product Line Welcome to the USB-ME16-FAI-System Operating the USB-ME16-FAI-System Setting Up and Connecting the USB-ME16-FAI-System Front Panel Rear Panel Setting up and Connecting the USB-ME16-FAI-System Software Installation Multi Channel Experimenter...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction About this Manual It is assumed that you already have a basic understanding of technical and software terms. No special skills are required to read this manual. If you are using the device for the first time, please read the Important Safety Advice before installing the hardware and software, where you will find important information about the installation and first steps.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Advice

    Important Safety Advice Important Safety Advice Warning: Make sure to read the following advice prior to installation or use of 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: Guarantee And Liability

    The operator will receive these no later than on conclusion of the contract. Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of any and all tests and data generated by the use of the device or the software. It is up to the user to use good laboratory practice to establish the validity of his / her findings.

  • Page 7: Welcome To The Usb-Me16-Fai-System

    Data transfer to any computer is realized via USB. The following components are part of the USB-ME16-FAI-System. Please make sure that you have carefully studied the documentation on the single components before setting up your system. All manuals can be found on the installation volume shipped with the system.
  • Page 8 USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual Welcome to the USB-ME16-FAI-System The USB-ME16-FAI-System is a very compact and portable stand-alone solution. It features an integrated 16-channel filter amplifier and data acquisition. The digitally converted electrode signals are transmitted to the connected computer via universal serial bus (High Speed USB 2.0). Thus, it is possible to use any computer as a data acquisition computer, also a laptop.

  • Page 9: Operating The Usb-Me16-Fai-System

    Damage to the devices and even fatal injuries may result from improper installation or use. Note: Using a USB hub for connecting the USB-ME16-FAI-System to the computer is not recommended. The system needs a broad bandwidth for the data transmission. Recording might not be possible, especially if a second device that sends or receives continuous data streams, for example, a web cam or USB speakers, is connected to the same USB port.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    The Digital OUT allows generating a digital signal with up to 16 bits and read it out, for example, by using a Signal Divider SD16 from Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH. You can utilize this digital signal to control and synchronize other devices with the USB-ME16-FAI. Bit 0 of the Digital OUT is separated and available as Lemo connector DIG OUT D0.
  • Page 11 Operating the USB-ME16-FAI-System DIG OUT D0 The Bit 0 of the Digital OUT D0 is also accessible independently from the 68-pin Digital IN / OUT connector. The digital output channel D0 is generally used for synchronizing the USB-ME16-FAI- System with a stimulus generator, or with another data acquisition system, for example, an imaging or a patch clamp system.

  • Page 12: Setting Up And Connecting The Usb-Me16-Fai-System

     Set up the MPA8I as described in chapter "Setting Up and Connecting the MPA".  Connect the MPA8Is to the main unit of the USB-ME16-FAI-System. Close all unused inputs with terminal plugs.  Connect the USB output connector to a free USB 2.0 port of the data acquisition computer.
  • Page 13 Driver Installation The USB-ME16-FAI-System is a plug and play device. The driver is automatically installed together with the software program. It is easier to connect the USB-ME16-FAI-System first to the data acquisition computer and then install the software. Important: Please make sure that you have full control over your computer as an administrator.

  • Page 14: Multi Channel Experimenter

    USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual Multi Channel Experimenter Doubleclick 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 15 Operating the USB-ME16-FAI-System 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!
  • Page 16 USB-ME16-FAI-System 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. The input and output ports of the devices are color coded for a better assignment of the instruments.

  • Page 17: Mc_Rack

    Connecting the USB-ME16-FAI-System to a computer with installed MC_Rack If MC_Rack had already been installed on the computer before the hardware was connected, the operating system needs to load the driver once. After this procedure, the USB-ME16-FAI-System will be automatically recognized by the operating system.
  • Page 18 1. Add the USB-ME16-FAI to your virtual rack. 2. In the tree view pane of the virtual rack, select the USB-ME16-FAI-System and click the Hardware tab. Enter the total amplifier gain according to the specifications of the instruments. For example, for a miniature preamplifier with a gain of 10 and a following filter amplifier with a gain of 100, the total gain is 1000.

  • Page 19: System Components

    System Components Miniature Preamplifier (MPA8I) The 8-channel miniature head stage preamplifiers MPA8I is connected directly to the microelectrodes in the test model to provide the first amplification stage of 10. Adaptors for standard microelectrodes such as NeuroNexus probes are available. The miniature preamplifiers small size allows easy placement. The metal housing prevents the amplifier from picking up external noise.

  • Page 20: Setting Up And Connecting The Mpa8I

    USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual Setting up and Connecting the MPA8I General Setup Recommendations In the following, you find general recommendations for the installation. If you are using NeuroNexus probes, adapters are available from MCS, please refer to the following chapters for more information.

  • Page 21: Testing The Noise Level Of The Mpa8I

    It will take only a few minutes time and can save you time and trouble in the long run. Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH recommends running these tests before you start your real experiments.

  • Page 22: Connecting 16-Electrode Neuronexus Probe

    USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual The noise level is 60 µV peak to peak with the provided test model probe (channels 1 to 8) and 20 µV peak to peak with grounded inputs (channels 9 to 16). The top window shows raw data; the bottom window shows the extracted peak-to-peak amplitudes of channels 1 and 9.

  • Page 23: Connecting Chronic Probe From Neuronexus

    8 recording channels (1 to 8) of the MPA8I. Please see the MPA8I Manual for details. The photo shows the top of the adapter NNCP from Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH. To insert the chronic probe from NeuroNexus Technologies C16 into the adapter you have to turn...

  • Page 24: Mpa8I Pin Layout

    USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual MPA8I Pin Layout Power Supply Supply voltage is applied to the output connector pins 8 and 15. The voltage source should supply a stable noise-free voltage. Do not exceed the maximum voltage. Pin 8: –3 V to –8 V Pin 15: +3 V to +8 V Warning: Do not mismatch the polarity of the power supply.
  • Page 25 System Components Test Model Probe Test signal IN: You can use the jumper to connect the signal input pin (Signal IN) to ground (standard situation for a noise level test), or you can connect a data source, for example, a sine wave generator to the input (and the ground of the test signal to the signal ground input) to test the signal distribution.

  • Page 26: Service And Maintenance

    USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual Service and Maintenance 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 miniature preamplifier or the cable.

  • Page 27: Integrated Filter Amplifiers (Fa)

    Integrated Filter Amplifiers (FA) Raw data from the preamplifiers is amplified by a 16-channel filter amplifier with fixed gain and bandwidth. A differential amplifier with input type I includes a common ground and a common reference electrode input. The reference electrode is ideally identical to the recording electrodes and placed into a comparable but inactive area or tissue.

  • Page 28: Integrated Data Acquisition

    Integrated Data Acquisition Analog input signals are acquired from the data source and digitized by the 16-channel analog-digital converter that is integrated into the main unit. Recorded signals are converted in real-time into digital data streams at sampling rates of up to 50 kHz per channel. You will not miss even the fastest biological signals. Data is transferred to the computer via High Speed USB 2.0 port.

  • Page 29: Digital Input / Output, System Synchronization

    USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual Example: You have a broadband filter amplifier with a bandwidth of 1 Hz to 5 kHz. The expected signals have a maximum frequency of 1 kHz. Therefore, you want to filter the data with a digital low pass filter and a cutoff frequency of 1 kHz.
  • Page 30 Triggering other Instruments The digital output of the USB-ME16-FAI-System sends 20 ms TTL pulses (0 V = LOW and 5 V = HIGH). This feature can be used to apply a feedback triggered by a signal or a parameter stream.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Please pay attention to the safety and service information in the separate manuals of the related products and in the software help. Multi Channel Systems has put all effort into making the product fully stable and reliable, but like all high-performance products, it has to be handled with care.
  • Page 32 You have connected a TTL source (for example, the Sync Out of a stimulus generator) to the digital input of the USB-ME16-FAI-System, and configured the virtual rack in MC_Rack for triggering displays or data acquisition by the TTL source, but you do not see any sweeps.

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Digital Input/Output, System Synchronization Appendix 10.1 Technical Support Please read the chapter "Troubleshooting" of the manual first. Most problems are caused by minor handling errors. Contact your local retailer immediately if the cause of trouble remains unclear. Please understand that information on your hardware and software configuration is necessary to analyze and finally solve the problem you encounter.

  • Page 34: Pin Layout Usb-Me16-Fai-System

    USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual 10.2 Pin Layout USB-ME16-FAI-System MPA8I Input to USB-ME16-FAI MPA8I Input (Female D-SUB 15 Connector) MPA8I Input 1 MPA8I Input 2 GNDP (power ground) GNDP (power ground) GNDS (signal ground) GNDS (signal ground) Channel 1 Channel 9 Pin 10...
  • Page 35 Digital Input/Output, System Synchronization Digital IN / OUT Connector 68-Pin MCS Standard Connector Pin 1: channels bit 0 - 7 Pin 2: Pin 3 - 10: Digital output Pin 11 - 14: Pin 15 - 22: Digital output channels bit 8 - 15 Pin 23 - 26: Pin 27 - 34: Digital input channels bit 0 - 7...

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual 10.3 Technical Specifications...
  • Page 37 Warning: The device may only be used together with MEA-Systems or ME-Systems from Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH, and only for the specified purpose. Damage of the device and even fatal injuries can result from improper use. Do not open the data acquisition box and do not change hardware configuration as it could lead to improper behaviour of the system.

  • Page 38: Contact Information

    Please see the list of official MCS distributors on the MCS web site. User forum Multi Channel Systems User Forum provides the opportunity for you to exchange your experience or thoughts with other users worldwide. Mailing list If you have subscribed to the...

  • Page 39: Ordering Information

    USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual 10.5 Ordering Information Please contact your local retailer for pricing and ordering information. Amplifiers Product Product Description Number Miniature preamplifier with MPA2I Small sized and light weight head stage with common 2 electrode inputs ground and additional indifferent reference electrode input, input type I, gain = 10.
  • Page 40 Digital Input/Output, System Synchronization ME-Systems Product Product Description Number Data acquisition system with 16 ME16 Complete with data acquisition computer with analog channels System MC_Card and IPS10W, and software package Data acquisition system with 32 ME32 analog channels System Data acquisition system with 64 ME64 analog channels System...
  • Page 41 USB-ME16-FAI-System Manual Accessories Product Product Description Number Power supply PS40W For supplying power to programmable gain amplifiers, for custom with 40 W setups that lack an internal power supply, or for other custom power applications and ± 7 V output voltage...

  • Page 42: Scope Of Delivery

    A broad range of microelectrode probes are available from several providers. The following are compatible with the miniature preamplifiers from Multi Channel Systems. If you are interested in a particular probe that is not mentioned here, please ask Multi Channel Systems or your local retailer for compatibility.

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