Multichannel Systems HiClamp Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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3.3 Setting up the HiClamp
Setting Up the HiClamp
1. Provide a power supply in the immediate vicinity of the installation site.
Important: Make sure that you do not place any AC voltage sources, that is, any electrical devices
or cables in the immediate vicinity of the HiClamp robot (especially not near the amplifier or near
any parts belonging to the perfusion system, for example, the bath reservoir or the waste bottle),
as they can introduce a 50 Hz noise or other electrical interferences to your recordings. Move
electrical devices or cables a few inches away if you observe any problems.
2. Place the HiClamp on a rigid, stable, and vibration-free base in an air conditioned room.
3. Place the computer and its accessories next to it. Make sure that you do not place the monitor
or the computer too near to the HiClamp robot or the perfusion system.
Connecting the HiClamp
Connect all cables as described below.
Warning: Carefully lay and secure the cords. Remember that someone could easily trip
over a loose cable.
Note: All electrical connections are clearly marked, and the plug coding prevents confusion.
The cords should be plugged in without the use of excessive force.
The following illustration shows the back panel of the HiClamp.
Connecting the video camera (Cam)
The USB cable of the video camera is fixed to the rear panel of the HiClamp.
Please connect the cable of the video camera to an USB port of the computer.
Connecting the peristaltic pump stand (Pump)
Plug the female connector into the male socket of the peristaltic pump. Then plug the male
valves connector into the female socket on the HiClamp's back panel.
On / Off Toggle Switch I / O (Power)
Toggle switch I / O for turning the HiClamp device on and off.