Multichannel Systems USB-MEA32-STIM4 Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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4.3.3 Connecting the USB-MEA32-STIM4
USB-MEA32-STIM4 is a highly compact system with integrated amplification, data acquisition,
and analog / digital conversion. Via USB High Speed 2.0 it is possible to transfer a digitally
converted and amplified data stream of up to 32 electrode channels to any data acquisition
computer.
Note: Using a USB hub for connecting the USB-MEA32-STIM4 to the computer is not
recommended. The system needs a broad bandwidth for the data transmission. Recording might
not be possible, especially if a second device that sends or receives continuous data streams,
for example, a web cam or USB speakers, is connected to the same USB port.
1. Provide a power supply in the immediate vicinity of the installation site.
2. Place all devices on a stable and dry surface, where the air can circulate freely and the devices
are not exposed to direct sunlight.
3. Set up the computer. Install the MC_Rack / LTP-Director program from the installation volume
if it is not already installed. The USB-MEA32-STIM4 is a plug and play device. The driver
is automatically installed together with the software program.
4. Set up the USB-MEA32-STIM4 amplifier.
5. Set up the TC01/02.
6. Connect the USB output connector to a free USB 2.0 port of the data proceeding computer. It is
not recommended to use an USB hub. Please be aware that USB ports on the front of a PC are
often connected to the main board via internal USB-Hub. If possible, use a USB-Port on the back.
7. Connect the USB-MEA32-STIM4 via power supply unit to a power outlet of the same electrical
system (connected to the same ground / earth wire) as all other components of the setup,
for example, the computer or shielding.
8. If necessary, connect the system to an external ground.
9. Connect the PH01 perfusion cannula to the TC01/02 temperature controller's output channel
(D-Sub9 socket) with the provided cable. Do not connect the PH01 cable to the computer!
10. Start the MC_Rack program and select the USB-MEA32-STIM4 as the data source. Please
see the MC_Rack help or manual for more details on how to define the data source.
11. Start MC_Stimulus II program for stimulation. Please read the MC_Stimulus help or manual
for information.
12. Optionally: Start LTP-Director program. Please read the LTP-Director help or manual for
information.