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PLX‐ZCA Z‐Series Headstage to Plexon® Preampli‐
fier
This adapter connects a Z-Series headstage to a Plexon® preamplifier. Each PLX-
ZCA adapter board connects 16-channels. Multiple adapter boards can be stacked for
a higher channel count and are fastened together using two screws on either side of
the adapter board. An external power source is provided to power the headstage.
External Power Connector
(Connect to 10-Pin Header)
External Power Source Connector and a Single PLX‐ZCA Adapter Board
External Power Source
In order to power TDT headstages when using this adapter, an external power
source is required. Each external power source includes four connectors and can
power up to four PLX-ZCA adapter boards. The external power source uses two 1.5
V D batteries and is enabled through a simple ON/OFF switch.
To power the PLX-ZCA adapter:
1.
2. Connect an external power connector to the 10-pin header located on the
3. Ensure that the batteries are correctly inserted in the battery pack then move
Note: To power multiple PLX-ZCA adapters, simply connect each 10-pin header to one of
the available external power connectors.
Plexon Header Pinout
NA = Not Used, G = AGND, R = Reference
Pinouts are looking into the connector and reflect the preamplifier channels.
Preamplifier Adapters
To Battery Pack
and ON/OFF Switch
Align the red colored stripe to the Harwin connector side of the adapter (as
shown in the diagram above).
adapter.
the switch to the ON position.
Harwin Connector
Female Mini-DB26 Connector
(Connects to Z-Series Headstage)
Square denotes channel 1
Female Harwin Connector
(Connects to Plexon® Preamp)
(For external power connector)
System 3
10-Pin Header