ADInstruments Bio Amp, Owner'S Manual

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Bio Amp Owner’s Guide
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single set of software controls, replacing the Input Amplifier dialog with the
Bio Amp dialog. The LabChart Help Center and
Scope User’s Guide describe
the Input Amplifier dialog, and explain relevant terms and concepts.
The Front-end Driver
A driver is a piece of software the computer uses to drive a peripheral device.
In order for a front-end to be recognized by ADInstruments applications, the
appropriate front-end driver must be present. The Bio Amp front-end driver
is used with the Bio Amp. Front-end drivers are automatically installed when
ADInstruments applications are installed on the computer.
On both Windows and Macintosh, LabChart and Scope front-end drivers are
kept in an Essential Files folder in the LabChart and Scope folders
respectively. To replace the drivers, reinstall the ADInstruments application.
The Bio Amp Self-test
Once the Bio Amp is properly connected to the PowerLab, and when the
proper software is installed on the computer, a quick check can be performed
on the Bio Amp. To perform the self-test:
1. Turn on the PowerLab and check that it is working properly, as described
in the owner’s guide that was supplied with it.
2. Once the PowerLab is ready, open either LabChart or Scope. While the
software is starting, watch the Bio Amp’s Status indicator. During
initialization the indicator or indicators will flash briefly and then remain
lit.
If the indicator or indicators light correctly, the Bio Amp has been found by
the PowerLab and is working. If the indicator or indicators don’t light, check
the cable connections and repeat the procedure.
Software Behavior
When a Bio Amp is properly connected to the PowerLab, the
Input Amplifier…
menu command is replaced by
Bio Amp…
for the input
channel to which it is connected. If the application fails to find a front-end
connected, the normal text remains. If you were expecting a connected front-
end and see the normal text instead, you should quit the application, turn the
PowerLab off and check the connections. Then restart the PowerLab and the
application.
The documentation for LabChart and Scope does not cover front-end-specific
features. These features are described in detail here for LabChart. In general,
Scope dialogs are similar to those of LabChart. The Bio Amp dialog for
LabChart for Macintosh and LabChart for Windows are very similar and are
described here together.