Multichannel Systems MEA2100-System Manual - Manual (Page 43)

The MEA2100-System
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General Performance / Noise Level
Please use the provided test model probe to test the amplifier immediately after installation.
It simulates the behavior of a MEA electrode in a bath with conductive solution by a resistor
of 220 kOhm and a 1 nF capacitor between ground and amplifier.
Use MC_Rack or your custom data acquisition program to record from the test model probe
and to check the headstage. Please see the data sheets "Test Model Probe" in the Appendix.
Alternative to the test model probe you can use a MEA Signal Generator.
A MEA Signal Generator is a convenient tool adapted for MEA2100-Systems with HS60 or HS2x60.
Use the MEA-SG instead of setting up an experiment with biological sample for training,
controlling, and troubleshooting purposes. This reduces the number of animal experiments
and saves laboratory equipment. Please see the data sheet "MEA-SG" in the Appendix.
Important: When using a MEA-SG which is not adapted to MEA2100-System, the contact to the
internal reference must be disconnected. Otherwise the delivered signals are not acceptable.
Please insert the MEA-SG in correct orientation as shown on the following picture. Cover the
designated contact pad connected to the reference electrode, for example with isolation tape.