PowerLab is a data acquisition (DAQ) tool designed for accurate, dependable, and consistent data collecting.
PowerLab, which was created in 1985, has served as a dependable tool for a whole generation of researchers and teachers, providing a quick and adaptable solution for practically all kinds of physiological data collection.
PowerLabs is compatible with instruments, signal conditioners, and transducers supplied by ADInstruments and many other top brands, and it can record at speeds of up to 400,000 samples per second continuously to disk (aggregate).
PowerLab for Education
The best DAQ option for experiments in biology classes. PowerLab facilitates interactive, hands-on learning with a straightforward setup and high-quality data. Will support students' heavy and frequent use while maintaining the correctness and dependability of the data.
The T Series PowerLab is a reasonably cost, high-quality DAQ device with a two-channel bio amplifier that is entirely isolated, an isolated stimulator, independent non-isolated analog inputs, and a differential-mode analog output.
PowerLab 15T
A dual Bio Amp, an isolated stimulator, and two analog inputs are included in the entry-level integrated data recording system. Each channel will have a separate ADC to maintain perfect data synchronization.
Product codes:
- PL26T04 PowerLab 26T (LTS)
- PL15T02 PowerLab 15T (LTS)
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26T
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15T
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Included Software
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None, LabChart, LabStation or Lt purchased separately
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None, LabChart, LabStation or Lt purchased separately
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Data communication
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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Trigger Input
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Yes
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No
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Analog input channels
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4
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2
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Single ended inputs
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4
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2
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Differential inputs
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4
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2
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Input voltage range
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± 20 mV to ± 10 V
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± 20 mV to ± 10 V
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Data Resolution
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16 bit
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16 bit
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Min sampling rate
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1 S/10 min
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1 S/10 min
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Max sampling rate per channel
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100 kS/s
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100 kS/s
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Input crosstalk
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> 90 dB
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> 90 dB
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Frequency response
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- 3 dB (37 kHz, 10 V)
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- 3 dB (37 kHz, 10 V)
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CMRR
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>95 dB @100 Hz, 20-100 mV
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>95 dB @100 Hz, 20-100 mV
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Input impedance
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1 MΩ @ 150-200 pF
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1 MΩ @ 150 pF
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Output amplifier
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Yes
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Yes
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Output channels
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1
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1
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Output resolution
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16 bit
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16 bit
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Output voltage ranges
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± 200 mV to ± 10 V
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± 200 mV to ± 10 V
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Digital output channels
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8
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0
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Digital input channels
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8
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0
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Built-in bio-amplifier
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Yes
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Yes
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Safety rating
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IEC60601-1
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IEC60601-1
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Bio-amplifier channels
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2
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2
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Amplification range
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± 200 µV to ± 20 mV
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± 200 µV to ± 20 mV
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Bio-amplifier CMRR
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110 dB
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110 dB
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Isolated stimulator
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Yes
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Yes
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Isolated stimulator current range
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0-20mA
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0-20mA
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Pulse duration
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50 – 200 μs
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50 – 200 μs
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Pulse rate
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Software selectable
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Software selectable
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A USB 2 or 3 interface is necessary for a PowerLab to connect to your PC.
LabChart 8 or LabChart Lightning software for research, or LabStation, Lt, or LabChart for Education software for teaching, are both compatible with PowerLabs. Most of the time, any desktop or laptop PC or Mac with a current AMD or Intel processor and 2 Gb or more of system memory will be adequate. Please see the system requirements for LabChart for more specific details.