Multichannel Systems MEA-System Manual - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
1.1 Operator's Obligations 5
1.2 Guarantee and Liability 5
1.3 Important Safety Advice 6
2.1 Basic Components of (USB-) MEA-Systems 7
2.2 System Configurations and optional Components 8
2.2.1 Single Components for MEA-Systems 8
2.2.2 MEA2100-System 9
2.2.3 USB-MEA256-System 9
2.2.4 USB-MEA-Systems 9
2.2.5 MEA1060-BC Amplifier with Blanking Circuit 10
2.2.6 Enhanced Perfusion System (- E) 10
2.3 Accessories 10
2.4 Add-ons for Stimulation 11
2.5 Setting up the (USB-) MEA-System 12
3.1 Introduction 13
3.2 Background 13
3.3 Signal Types 14
3.3.1 Single Unit Activities 14
3.3.2 Local Field Potentials 14
3.4 Recording and Stimulation 14
3.4.1 Microelectrode Arrays (MEAs) 15
3.4.2 Signal Amplification and Filters 15
3.4.3 Data Acquisition 16
3.5 Using the additional Analog Inputs 18
3.6 Digital Input / Output, System Synchronization 19
3.6.1 Triggering the Data Acquisition and MC_Rack 19
3.6.2 Triggering other Instruments by MEA2100 or USB-Device19
4.1 About Troubleshooting 20
4.2 Triggering / Digital Input does not Work 20
4.3 Artifacts caused by Perfusion 21
5.1 Contact Information 22
5.2 Ordering Information 23
5.2.1 MEA2100-Systems 23
5.2.2 USB-MEA-Systems 25
5.2.3 Stimulus Generators 28
5.2.4 MEA Amplifiers 28
5.2.5 Accessories 28