Multichannel Systems nanoZ manual - Manual (Page 8)

nanoZ User Manual
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Alternatively, MultiChannel Systems Inc.
provides an adaptor (sold separately)
with an integrated aluminum rod that
can be attached to a micromanipulator.
This mounting option is also suitable for
in vivo applications. A recalibration is
recommended if you intend to use this
adaptor (see Appendix E).
To use the nanoZ with in vitro
electrode arrays from MultiChannel
Systems, plug the MCS MEA adaptor
into the nanoZ, then turn the nanoZ
face down and plug it into the MEAʼs
68 pin Honda socket, as shown here.
If the probe is connected directly to the nanoZ (e.g. a NeuroNexus A32 or A64
packaged probe), use a short jumper wire to connect one of the ʻGʼ pins on the
probe PCB to the bath electrode. If using a NZA series adaptor, such as the
supplied NZA-DIP16, connect the bath electrode to the adaptor using the 3-pin-
alligator cable supplied. A piece of platinum or platinum-iridium alloy wire
immersed in the bath solution makes an ideal reference connection, as does a
silver-silver chlorided wire or other inert metal. With the MCS MEA adaptor
(shown above) the reference connection of the bath is already connected to the
nanoZʼs reference input, so no external reference wire is required.
For other 3 rd party adaptors, refer to the documentation provided to determine the
appropriate point of connection to the bath electrode.
Take care not to expose the nanoZ to liquids of any kind. If liquid gets
splashed on the nanoZ, wipe it off with a moist cloth and allow to dry. If
solution gets spilled inside the nanoZ, immediately unplug it and remove
any attached electrodes or electrode adaptors. For water spills, allow the nanoZ
to dry completely before resuming use. For saline or other solutions, remove the
two screws that secure the end-cap closest to the probe connector. It may be
necessary to remove both end-caps. Slide out the printed circuit board, being
careful not to damage the probe connector on the enclosure opening. Flush with