Sutter Instrument IPA Quick Start Manual page 2

QUICK START GUIDE
IPA OVERVIEW
Please read these instructions carefully before installation. This guide covers both IPA
and Double IPA systems. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact
Sutter Instrument.
OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows 10 or later: 64-bit versions
macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
INSTALL HARDWARE
1. Attach IPA Headstage to amplifier front panel: HEADSTAGE. Double IPA headstages
are tuned - attach the lower serial-numbered headstage to HEADSTAGE 1, and the
higher serial-numbered headstage to HEADSTAGE 2.
2. Attach IPA Breakout Cable, or the optional Patch Panel cable, to amplifier rear panel:
AUXILIARY I/O.
3. Attach USB cable to USB ports on amplifier rear panel and your computer. The
connector on the dPatch rear panel must click in place.
4. Attach power cord to amplifier rear panel and a grounded power outlet.
INSTALL IGOR PRO / SUTTERPATCH SOFTWARE
1. Power on computer.
2. If you have Internet access, download the latest version of the SutterPatch Software
installer from www.sutter.com/AMPLIFIERS/SutterPatch.html
3. If Internet access is not available, attach the included USB flash drive to your
computer.
4. Double click on ''SutterPatch_Installer_with_Igor' (Windows) or 'sutterpatch_mac_
full' (Mac OS)
5. Follow the prompts of the installer.
6. Open Igor Pro and activate the Igor Pro license as instructed:
i. Serial Number:
ii. Activation Key:
affix label here
TEST SYSTEM
1. Model Cell:
a. Attach Model Cell to IPA headstage and tighten the collar. For a Double IPA
system, attach Model Cell to Headstage 1.
b. Attach ground-wire gold plugs to IPA headstage and model cell.
c. Surround with aluminum foil for shielding and ground to the headstage
ground connector.
2. Click icon to launch Igor Pro:
3. SutterPatch welcome screen will open. Press 'Start'.
SUTTER INSTRUMENT
4. In the floating Dashboard:
Click on the Membrane Test icon:
5. Scope + Analysis windows open:
(Actual analysis values depend on IPA filter settings)
I. With the Model Cell switch in Bath position, click the Bath button.
Pipette Resistance = ~10 MΩ
II. With the Model Cell switch in Seal position, click the Seal button.
Seal Resistance > 10,000 MΩ
III. With the Model Cell switch in Cell position, click the Cell button.
Access Resistance = ~10 MΩ
Membrane Resistance = ~500 MΩ
Membrane Capacitance = ~28 pF
For a Double IPA system, move the model cell (and shielding) to HEADSTAGE 2,
set the Membrane Test 'Signal Parameters' Channel to 'Headstage 2', and repeat
steps I – III.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Visit the Sutter Instrument and WaveMetrics YouTube channels for tutorials, tech
support videos, and webinars!
www.youtube.com/c/SutterInstrument
www.youtube.com/c/WaveMetricsInc
If you have any questions, please contact SutterPatch support:
sutterpatch@sutter.com
IPA ® / DOUBLE IPA ®
INTEGRATED PATCH AMPLIFIER SYSTEM