Multichannel Systems MEA1060-Inv-BC Manual User Manual
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction 1
1.1
About this Manual
1
1.2
Terms of Use for the Program
1
1.3
Limitation of Liability
1
2
Important Information and Instructions
3
2.1
Operator's Obligations
3
2.2
Guarantee and Liability
3
2.3
Important Safety Advice
4
3
First Use of the MEA Amplifier
5
3.1
Welcome to the MEA Amplifier
5
3.2
Installing the Software
6
3.3
MEA_Select Program
7
3.4
Setting Up and Connecting the MEA Amplifier
10
4
First Tests and Tutorial
13
4.1
First Functional Tests
13
4.2
General Performance / Noise Level
13
4.3
Computer Connection
15
4.4
Stimulation and Recording
15
4.4.1
Operating multiple MEA Amplifiers with one STG16
5
Operating the MEA Amplifier
23
5.1
Signal Amplification and Filters
23
5.2
Temperature Control
25
5.3
Mounting the MEA Probe and Grounding the Bath
26
5.4
Grounding Defective Electrodes
28
5.5
Stimulation 30
5.6
Stimulus Artifact Suppression (Blanking)
33
5.7
Examples with Different MEA Types
36
5.8
Service and Maintenance
40