Multichannel Systems USB-MEA32-STIM4 Manual - Manual (Page 11)

5
3 Software Installation
There are two software options available to run an USB-MEA32-STIM4-System: Controlling
the data recording and processing with MC_Rack in combination with MC_Stimulus for the
stimulation, or working with LTP-Director. The LTP-Director controls the data acquisition and
the stimulation as well. Please read the respective manuals or helps for detailed information.
MC_Rack
The recording and analysis software MC_Rack can be used to work with the USB-MEA32-STIM4-
System. Channel maps for all pMEA layouts are provided, please see chapter "Data Sheet" in the
Appendix. MC_Rack can be opened up to four times on one PC to control four connected units
independently.
MC_Stimulus II
Selection of stimulation electrodes and programming of the current pulses is done with
MC_Stimulus II. Programming of the internal stimulator works in the same way as the
programming of the regular STG stimulators from MCS.
LTP-Director and LTP-Analyzer
The software package LTP-Director and LTP-Analyzer is designed to run standard LTP / LTD
experiments in acute hippocampal slices. It is less flexible than MC_Rack, but includes the control
of recording, stimulation and electrode selection, and an integrated documentation of the
experiment in one program. Furthermore, it is possible to control an automated perfusion system.
The course of the experiment can be designed up in front, and then runs automatically.
LTP-Director is for recording and LTP-Analyzer for offline analysis of the data. Results can
be normalized on baseline values and exported as relative ASCII values to a database.
Please check the system requirements before you install the software. MCS cannot guarantee that
the software works properly if these requirements are not fulfilled. Please see the appropriate
help or manual for more information. It is recommended that you check the MCS web site for
software updates on a regular basis.
The USB-MEA32-STIM4 is a plug and play device. The driver is automatically installed together
with the software. It is easier to install the software first and then connect the USB-MEA32-
STIM4 to the data acquisition computer.
Important: Please make sure that you have full control over your computer as an administrator.
Otherwise, it is possible that the installed hardware does not work properly.