Multichannel Systems MEA1060-Inv-BC Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 About this Manual 1
1.2 Terms of Use for the Program 1
1.3 Limitation of Liability 1
2 Important Information and Instructions 3
2.1 Operator's Obligations 3
2.2 Guarantee and Liability 3
2.3 Important Safety Advice 4
3 First Use of the MEA Amplifier 5
3.1 Welcome to the MEA Amplifier 5
3.2 Installing the Software 6
3.3 MEA_Select Program 7
3.4 Setting Up and Connecting the MEA Amplifier 10
4 First Tests and Tutorial 13
4.1 First Functional Tests 13
4.2 General Performance / Noise Level 13
4.3 Computer Connection 15
4.4 Stimulation and Recording 15
4.4.1 Operating multiple MEA Amplifiers with one STG16
5 Operating the MEA Amplifier 23
5.1 Signal Amplification and Filters 23
5.2 Temperature Control 25
5.3 Mounting the MEA Probe and Grounding the Bath 26
5.4 Grounding Defective Electrodes 28
5.5 Stimulation 30
5.6 Stimulus Artifact Suppression (Blanking) 33
5.7 Examples with Different MEA Types 36
5.8 Service and Maintenance 40