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npi ELC-01MX

ELC-01MX – Universal Amplifier Module

Npi's ELC-01MX Universal Amplifier Module can record extracellularly in AC or DC coupling and facilitates precise, single cell stimulation using current or voltage.

The "Swiss Army Knife" for Electrophysiology

Advantages of the ELC-01MX

  • Enables juxtacellular fillings and cell staining
  • Features an accurate current clamp of a bridge amplifier
  • Utilizes voltage clamp for cell approach
  • Integrates with miniature headstages for in vivo recording
  • Also offered as a 19" stand-alone device

Features:

  • Records extracellularly in AC or DC coupling
  • Facilitates precise, single cell stimulation using current or voltage
  • Appropriate for juxtasomal filling of cells with dyes or DNA in a loose-patch configuration
  • Records and stimulates intracellularly in CC or VC mode
  • BRIDGE balance for eliminating the electrode artifact
  • Available with a differential headstage for in vivo recordings
  • Suitable for amperometric or voltammetric studies using carbon fiber electrodes
  • Also applicable for iontophoresis
  • 2 Pole High Pass Filter

Specifications of the ELC-01MX

Input voltage range: ±12 V

Operating voltage: ±15 V

Enclosure: Size: 23 x 70 x 26 mm, grounded

Dovetail: Size: 70 mm x 17 mm x 3 mm

Electrode connector: BNC with driven shield

REF connector: SMB connector

Ground connector: 2.4 mm connector

Input resistance (CC): >1013 Ω (internally adjustable)

Current range:

  • ±100 nA max. (100 MΩ feedback, x1 range)
  • ±1.0 µA max. (10 MΩ feedback, x10 range)
  • ±10 µA max. (1 MΩ feedback, x100 range)
  • ±10 nA max. (1 GΩ feedback, x0.1 range)

OFFSET: range ±100 mV, ten-turn control

CAPACITY COMPENSATION: range 0 – 30 pF, ten-turn control

BIAS: range ±100 pA, ten-turn control

BRIDGE BALANCE: 0-100 MΩ, adjustable with ten-turn control

Sensitivity 1 mV / MΩ application of square current pulses ±1 nA

Display: 3 ½ digit, XXX MΩ, activated by key switch (same as POTENTIAL display)

Full power bandwidth (REL = 0 MΩ): 25 kHz

rise time (10% – 90%):

  • <15 µs (REL = 100 MΩ)
  • <8 µs (REL = 5 MΩ)

Output impedance: 50 Ω

Max. voltage: ±12 V

Current output: BNC connector, sensitivity 10…10 V/nA,

Current output sensitivity: 3-position switch 10, 100, 1k V/nA

Current display: 3 ½ digits, XX.XX nA, resolution 10 pA

Current LP filter: 1-pole BESSEL filter

attenuation: -6 dB/octave

corner frequencies (Hz): 2k

Potential output x1: BNC connector, sensitivity 1 V/V

Potential output: BNC connector, sensitivity 10…1k V/V

Potential output gain: Rotary switch, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1k

Potential output resolution in AC: 50 µV

Potential LP filter: 1-pole BESSEL filter

attenuation: -6 dB/octave

corner frequencies (Hz): 2k

Potential HP filter: 1-pole filter, (other options available)

attenuation: -6 dB/octave

corner frequencies (Hz): DC, 1, 10, 50, 100, 500

Display mV/MΩ: 3 ½ digits, XXXX mV or XXX MΩ

Display current: 3 ½ digits, XX.XX nA

Input impedance analog: 100 kΩ

Input range: ±12 V

Input impedance digital (TTL): 10 kΩ

Input range TTL: 0-5 V

Current stimulus input CC: via BNC connectors, sensitivity 10 nA / V

Step gate input: via BNC connector (TTL)

Gated stimulus CC: with ten-turn control of holding current resolution: 100 pA, range: ±100 nA

Polarity: selectable with toggle switch

Voltage command input VC: via BNC connectors, sensitivity: ÷10 mV

Voltage command input VCx10: via BNC connectors, sensitivity: ÷1 mV

Step gate input: via BNC connector (TTL)

Gated stimulus VC: with ten-turn control of holding potential resolution: 1 mV, range: ±1 V

Gated stimulus VCx10: with ten-turn control of holding potential resolution: 10 mV, range: ±10 V

Polarity: selectable with toggle switch

Dimensions: Module for EPMS-07 system, width: 2 U

Power requirements: Supply power is provided by EPMS-07

Ordering Information

  • ELC-03XS Universal Amplifier
  • ELC-MOD Cell Model Circuit for ELC System (passive)
  • ELC-PRS Remote Switch for Penetration Unit
  • ELC-EH-SET Electrode Holder Set for ELC Amplifiers
  • ELC-EH Standard Micro-/Patch Electrode Holder
  • ELC-HS ELC Headstage
  • ELC-DIFF Surplus for Differential Headstage for ELC Amplifiers
  • ELC-SWI-M Surplus for switchable Headstage, x1/x100
  • ELC-MINI Miniature headstage for ELC-series amplifier. Many different configurations available for in-vivo or in-vitro use, housing and cable options.

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