Multichannel Systems HiClamp Manual - Manual (Page 11)

Important Information and Instructions
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2.3.3 Handling of the motor driven axes
 Do not move the axes by hand. Breakage may occur. Always use the software controls to move
in vertical or horizontal level.
 The capillaries of the probe are sharp and may lead to injuries. Stay at a safe distance during
operation and protect your eyes. Especially take care not to move your hands in the range of
the vertical axis.
 Do not try to plug anything other than 0.4 mm wire or the provided connectors into the
sockets of the recording axis. Damage may occur.
2.3.4 Handling of the chloride coated silver wires
 The silver chloride coated silver wires are sensitive to light. Always keep them in dark during
storage. Make sure that all electrodes (including the reference electrodes) are still well-chlorided
before you start a recording. They should look dark grey, not shiny. The Ag/AgCl layer
deteriorates over time, leading to a DC offset and a voltage drift over time.
 We recommend that you use the provided connectors to connect the electrodes to the vertical
axis. If you want to plug the silver wire directly into the sockets of the vertical axis, use only
0.4 mm silver wire for the electrodes. A wire with a greater diameter will damage the
connectors of the vertical axis irreversibly.
2.3.5 Handling of recording electrode needles
 The needles are sharp and break easily. Always handle them with care.
 In rare cases, the needles may splinter when pressure is applied. Stay at a safe distance
and protect your eyes.
Operation of the peristaltic pump
 Empty the waste bottle at regular intervals, at least once a day if the HiClamp is in use.
The peristaltic pump must not be operated if the waste bottle is full.
Regular backups
 You (or the administrator) should perform backups of the HiClamp data files at regular intervals
and to appropriate recording media for preventing data loss. Data loss may be caused by power
failure, system and software errors.
INI file modifications
 If you remove or edit text of an INI file, the software may cause severe problems. Some INI files
relate to hardware functions. A modification of INI files may lead to malfunctions or even severe
damage of the hardware. Always keep a copy of the original INI file. Only advanced users should
modify program files. This warning message applies to all INI file modifications.