Multichannel Systems STG1000 Manual - Manual (Page 12)

Stimulus Generator 1000 Series User Manual
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3.2 Setting Up and Connecting the STG
Provide a power supply and a computer with RS232 serial port in the immediate vicinity of the
installation site. Make sure the STG is switched off before you connect it to the power supply.
1. Place the STG on a stable surface, where the air can circulate freely and the STG is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Plug the main cable into the socket on the back of the STG.
3. Connect the main cable to the power outlet.
4. Connect the RS232 connector to the serial port of the computer. The computer connection is
necessary for programming the STG, but not for operating it (except in Batch mode).
5. Connect the required output channels with 2 mm plug cables to the stimulating electrodes. Use
the +U or U outputs for voltage stimuli, and +I or I outputs for current stimuli. Connect the
appropriate ground to the ground input of the stimulation setup, for example to the ground
input of the MEA1060 amplifier. See also chapter "Output Signals" for more information and
illustrations showing suggested setups.
6. (Optional) Connect the required Trigger In input with a BNC cable to an instrument that produces
TTL signals for triggering the STG.
7. (Optional) Connect the required Sync Out output with a BNC cable to a following instrument that
you want to be triggered by TTL signals from the STG, for example to one of the 16 digital inputs
of the MC_Card.
8. Switch the STG on by pressing the toggle switch on the rear panel.