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Owner’s Guide

Front End

Supported Minimum

Cable
Requirement

Limitations

Supported
without
PowerLab C?

IN125/X NIBP
Controller

Yes

2 Channel

MLAC872

Trigger in/out not
supported

Y (=>7.5W Port)

IN175 STH

Pump

Controller

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

FE132 Bio Amp

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

FE135 Dual Bio
Amp

Yes

2 Channel

MLAC872

Y (=>7.5W Port)

FE136 Animal

Bio Amp

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

FE185 Neuro

Amp

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

IN191 Blood

Flow Meter

‘30 Series’ Front-Ends

ML206 Gas

Analyzer

Yes

2 Channel

MLAC872

Y (=>7.5W Port)

ML221 Bridge

Amp

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

ML224 Quad

Bridge Amp

Yes

4 Channel

MLAC874

Y (=>

15W

Port)

ML228 Octal

Bridge Amp

Yes

8 Channel

MLAC878

ML117 BP Amp

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

ML116 GSR

Amp

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

ML165 pH Amp

Yes

2 Channel

MLAC872

Y (=>7.5W Port)

ML305 Pod

Expander

Yes

4 Channel

MLAC874

Y (=>

15W

Port)

ML141

Spirometer

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

ML142 GP Amp

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

ML180 Stimulus
Isolator

Yes

1 Channel

MLAC871

Y (=>7.5W Port)

Summary of Contents for PowerLab C

Page 1: ...RESEARCH PRODUCTS Owner s Guide Front End Interface and Instrument Interface ...

Page 2: ...marks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Document Number U CSR OG 01D Date of issue 08 21 Copyright ADInstruments NZ Limited 2021 All rights reserved PowerLab LabChart and ADInstruments are registered trademarks of ADInstruments NZ Limited Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows 10 Windows Vista and NET Framework are trademarks of Microsoft ...

Page 3: ...sal 5 2 Overview 6 How to Use This Guide 7 Software Installation 7 PowerLab Check 7 Power on Self Diagnostics 8 3 Setting Up 9 Connecting the Hardware 10 With a PowerLab C 10 Without a PowerLab C 11 Installing the Software 11 LabChart 8 11 LabChart Lightning 11 PowerLab Event Link PEL 11 4 PowerLab C 12 The PowerLab C 13 The Front Panel 13 The Rear Panel 14 Upstream facing USB Ports 14 Downstream ...

Page 4: ...End Interface 21 Connecting a Front End into a system 22 Supplied Accessories 23 Software 23 Front End Compatibility Table 24 6 Instrument Interface 28 The Instrument Interface 29 The Front Panel 29 The Rear Panel 30 Connecting an Analog Instrument into a system 30 Supplied Accessories 31 Software 31 7 Technical Specifications 33 Specifications 34 Electromagnetic Compatibility 39 8 Glossary 41 9 W...

Page 5: ...or hospital ADInstruments equipment is not intended for use in domestic environments Where a product meets IEC 60601 1 it is under the principle that this is a more rigorous standard than other standards that could be chosen it provides a high safety level for subjects and operators The choice to meet IEC 60601 1 is in no way to be interpreted to mean that a product is a medical device may be inte...

Page 6: ...er needs to refer to the Instruction manual or the booklet associated with the device Warning symbol The exclamation mark inside a triangle means that the supplied documentation must be consulted for operating cautionary or safety information before using the device CE Mark All front end amplifiers and PowerLab systems carry the CE mark and meet the appropriate EU directives Date of Manufacture Ma...

Page 7: ...e use of the equipment are presented below Any electrical equipment which is located within the SUBJECT AREA should be approved to IEC 60601 1 Do not touch the subject to which the PowerLab or its peripherals is connected at the same time as making contact with parts of the PowerLab or its peripherals that are not intended for contact to the subject Cleaning and sterilization of equipment should b...

Page 8: ...raints They shall not be placed on the floor Additional multiple portable socket outlets or extension cords shall not be connected to the system They shall only be used for supplying power to equipment which is intended to form part of the system Cleaning and Sterilization ADInstruments products may be wiped down with a lint free cloth moistened with industrial methylated spirit Inspection and Mai...

Page 9: ...tions Temperature in the range 5 35 C Non condensing humidity in the range 0 90 Disposal Forward to recycling center or return to manufacturer Unwanted equipment bearing the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive symbol requires separate waste collection For a product labeled with this symbol either forward to a recycling center or contact your nearest ADInstruments representativ...

Page 10: ...atory data acquisition hardware They work seamlessly with LabChart 8 and LabChart Lightning to provide a reliable foundation on which to integrate a variety of input and output devices suitable for a range of life science applications Overview Chapter 2 Figure 2 1 Front End Interface Instrument Interface and PowerLab C ...

Page 11: ...ies device The Getting Started with PowerLab manual provides full installation instructions for the LabChart software PowerLab Check Please do not attempt to connect a PowerLab C or any C Series device to a power outlet or computer or turn it on until you have checked it as described below 1 Check that all items in the accompanying packing list are included in the box 2 Check that there are no obv...

Page 12: ...ed only to determine the operability of the device Any faults found during this procedure may be indicated in two ways 1 As long as USB communication is functional errors may be reported by LabChart when communication to the device is established 2 The PowerLab will also give a Red status LED if the test detects a hardware fault The devices contain no user serviceable parts inside If a hardware fa...

Page 13: ...Owner s Guide 9 This chapter describes Connecting the Hardware Installing the software Setting Up Chapter 3 Figure 3 1 C Series devices connected ...

Page 14: ...Note that the power budget of the downstream facing ports will be limited by the power available from the host computer Auxiliary Power Input A second power only USB C connector on the back of the PowerLab can be used to power it from a USB PD compliant power supply such as battery packs laptop chargers or car chargers Note that the power budget of the downstream facing ports will be limited by th...

Page 15: ...found at the link above LabChart Lightning Install the latest version of LabChart Lightning by visiting adi to powerlabcstart Once installed LabChart Lightning will automatically detect PowerLab C and C Series devices Getting started videos and more information can also be found at the link above PowerLab Event Link PEL A PowerLab C and all C Series devices can communicate with each other using a ...

Page 16: ...when used with a Windows or Macintosh computer This chapter provides an overview of the PowerLab system and describes the basic features connectors and indicators of the PowerLab Note that the software supplied with the PowerLab should be installed before connecting the PowerLab to the computer PowerLab C Chapter 4 Figure 4 1 The PowerLab C ...

Page 17: ...vice synchronisation features Multiple PowerLab Cs may be connected in series to provide extra ports if required The Front Panel The front panel Figure 4 2 provides the indicators for various functions The Power LED illuminates as the following colours when the system is receiving power from one of the 3 possible power sources 1 Blue Mains power 2 Cyan Auxillary port powered 3 Purple Computer port...

Page 18: ...om the selected power supply Downstream facing USB Ports ThedownstreamfacingportsareprimarilyintendedforconnectiontoanyADInstruments C Series device These devices should be connected using an ADInstruments supplied USB C to USB C Cable If using a third party cable it must support both alternate mode and be capable of 100W USB PD Each of the 4 downstream facing ports functional identically The down...

Page 19: ...lacing fuses Ensure the power lead is disconnected before attempting to replace a fuse The fuses are contained in the fuse drawer To remove the drawer the top and bottom plastic tabs need to be squeezed simultaneously while pulling the drawer away from the PowerLab a small flat bladed tool is useful for this task The old fuses should spring free of the drawer once removed from the inlet Load the n...

Page 20: ...ilable downstream facing ports on the first PowerLab 2 Connect both PowerLabs to the host computer This maximizes the number of downstream facing ports for other C Series devices but comes at the cost of not allowing PEL communications between C Series devices connected to the different PowerLabs Figure 4 5 Daisy chained PowerLabs To Computer WARNING When used in ambient temperatures of 38 degrees...

Page 21: ...Owner s Guide 17 Supplied Accessories Accessory MLAC89 2 USB C to USB C cable 1m MLAC89 3 USB C to USB A cable 1m Figure 4 6 PowerLabs con nected to host computer ...

Page 22: ...ront Ends with I2C and BNC connectors to be connected to the PowerLab C The Front End Interface provides analog to digital conversion USB C PD interface for connection to the PowerLab C and FE device detection Front End Interface Chapter 5 Figure 5 1 The Front End Interface ...

Page 23: ...any ADInstruments Front End The product is designed to connect directly to the rear of all current Front Ends It can also be connected via the MLAC02 DB9M DB9F Cable sold separately if required Figure 5 2 The front view of the Front End Interface I2C Port NOTE The Front End Interface does not support daisy chaining Front Ends The I2C Output port on a Front End should NOT be used in conjunction wit...

Page 24: ... matrix below for details Guide Screws for securely attaching to the rear of a supported ADInstruments Front End These screws should be done up finger tight only Note these screws are not necessary if connecting the device via an MLAC02 DB9 cable Figure 5 3 The rear view of the Front End Interface Analog Input Output Connector Guide Screws USB C port NOTE The Front End Interface does not support d...

Page 25: ... Screwed directly using the guide screws In this case the I2C port on the front of the Front End Interface can be inserted into the corresponding port on the rear panel of the Front End Once inserted the guide screws on the Interface can be twisted clockwise to to engage with the threads on the nuts of the serial port on the Front End 2 Using a DB9M DB9F cable In this case the MLAC02 DB9M DB9F cab...

Page 26: ... USB ports on the PowerLab C A USB C to USB C cable or USB C to USB A cable should be used to connect the PowerLab using the Computer labelled upstream facing port to the appropriate USB port on the computer 2 Directly to the Computer After connecting the Front End and the Front End Interface using an analog cable the Interface can be powered by directly connecting it to a computer In this case an...

Page 27: ...rface devices will be detected and listed during LabChart 8 s device detection process Channels can be enabled in the Devices and Channels dialogue in the Setup menu There are no specific settings available for the Front End Interface itself All settings for the connected Front End can be found in the Input Amplifier section of the channel drop down menu LabChart Lightning Front End Interface devi...

Page 28: ...Y 7 5W Port FE224 Quad Bridge Amp Yes 4 Channel MLAC874 Y 7 5W Port FE228 Octal Bridge Amp Yes 8 Channel MLAC878 N FE117 BP Amp Yes 1 Channel MLAC871 Y 7 5W Port FE116 GSR Amp Yes 1 Channel MLAC871 Y 7 5W Port FE165 pH Amp Yes 2 Channel MLAC872 Y 7 5W Port FE305 Pod Expander Yes 4 Channel MLAC874 Y 15W Port FE141 Spirometer Yes 1 Channel MLAC871 Y 7 5W Port FE180 Stimulus Isolator Yes 1 Channel ML...

Page 29: ...Channel MLAC871 Y 7 5W Port IN191 Blood Flow Meter NA 30 Series Front Ends ML206 Gas Analyzer Yes 2 Channel MLAC872 Y 7 5W Port ML221 Bridge Amp Yes 1 Channel MLAC871 Y 7 5W Port ML224 Quad Bridge Amp Yes 4 Channel MLAC874 Y 15W Port ML228 Octal Bridge Amp Yes 8 Channel MLAC878 N ML117 BP Amp Yes 1 Channel MLAC871 Y 7 5W Port ML116 GSR Amp Yes 1 Channel MLAC871 Y 7 5W Port ML165 pH Amp Yes 2 Chann...

Page 30: ... Y 7 5W Port ML138 Octal Bio Amp Yes 8 Channel MLAC878 N ML185 Neuro Amp Yes 1 Channel MLAC871 Y 7 5W Port ML191 Blood Flow Meter No ML408 Dual Bio Stim Yes 4 Channel MLAC874 The red cable MUST be used for connecting the Stim connector Y 7 5W Port Older Front Ends ML205 Gas Analyzer Yes Does not use Front End Interface uses Instrument Interface ML140 Spirometer Yes 1 Channel MLAC871 Y 7 5W Port ML...

Page 31: ...wner s Guide 27 Front End Supported Minimum Cable Requirement Limitations Supported without PowerLab C ML160 Potentiostat No ML162 PicoStat No ML164 QuadStat No ML130 Bio Amp No ML133 Bio Amp CF Rated No ...

Page 32: ...evice is powered and controlled by a single USB C PD cable connecting to the PowerLab C or to a host computer Connection to the PowerLab C provides adaptive mains filtering when PowerLab C is powered from mains and enables advanced synchronization features Instrument Interface Chapter 6 Figure 6 1 The Instrument Interface ...

Page 33: ...ectors and indicators for various functions The 4x BNC Input Ports for connection to analog instruments using a BNC BNC Cable The Power LED illuminates blue when the system is receiving power The Status LED illuminates green when communication with LabChart has been established 1 2 3 4 Figure 6 2 The front panel of the Instrument Interface Status indicator BNC Ports Power indicator ...

Page 34: ... be connected to the Instrument Interface by using the BNC sockets on the front panel Using the USB C to USB C cable the Instrument Interface can be powered by connecting it to one of the 4 downstream facing USB ports on the PowerLab C A USB C to USB C cable or USB C to USB A cable should be used to connect the PowerLab using the Computer labelled upstream facing port to the appropriate USB port o...

Page 35: ...essories Accessory MLAC89 1 USB C to USB C cable 300mm MLAC89 3 USB C to USB C cable 1m Software LabChart 8 Instrument Interface devices will be detected and listed during LabChart 8 s device detection process Channels can be enabled in the Devices and Channels dialogue in the Setup menu Settings for the Instrument Interface can be found in the Input Amplifier section of the channel drop down menu...

Page 36: ...ument Compatibility The Instrument Interface is designed to work with most 3rd party instruments that feature an analog output between 10V and 10V Many instruments feature a BNC output port some may require an adapter cable ...

Page 37: ...o know the material here to use these products It is likely to be of special interest to the technically minded however it should not be used as a service manual user modification of the PowerLab voids your rights under warranty Technical Specifications Chapter 7 Figure 7 1 Instrument Interface connected to a laptop through a PowerLab C ...

Page 38: ... with IEC 60601 1 2012 tested by TÜV SÜD PSB Singapore Classification Class I ME Equipment EMC Complies with IEC 60601 1 2 2014 tested by TÜV SÜD PSB Singapore Operation Continuous Unsuitable uses Do not use in the presence of flammable anaesthetic air mixtures Avoid operating near high voltage RF or strong magnetic fields that may cause interference Method of Disposal Forward to recycling center ...

Page 39: ... C 0 90 humidity non condensing Altitude 2000m Atmospheric Pressure 70 kPa 106 kPa Downstream facing Ports Number of Ports 4 Power supply via USB PD Supports 5V up to 15W 9V up to 45W 15V up to 75W 20V up to 100W per port Total available power 320W when powered by internal power supply Upstream facing Computer Port Number of Ports 1 Power capability 100W Supports power in high speed data synchroni...

Page 40: ...e 13 V Input impedance 1 M Input Coupling DC Non linearity max 0 2 Low pass filters Off 20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 Hz Only available when no front end device is detected Sampling ADC sampling Simultaneous across channels ADC resolution 18 bits 16 bit effective ADC linearity 4 LSB Available sampling rates Up to 100 000 samples s per channel max throughput 400 000 samples s Output Amplifier Number ...

Page 41: ...W Power requirements Front end dependent Refer Figure 5 8 Operating conditions 5 35 C 0 90 humidity non condensing PLCI1 Instrument Interface Analog Inputs Number of input channels 4 Configuration Single ended Amplification ranges Range Resolution 10 V 313 µV 5 V 156 µV 2 V 62 µV 1 V 31 µV 500 mV 15 µV 200 mV 6 µV 50 mV 1 5 µV 20 mV 625 nV Maximum input over voltage 13 V Input impedance 1 M Input ...

Page 42: ...on 18 bits 16 bit effective ADC linearity 4 LSB Available sampling rates Upto 100 000 samples s Physical Configuration Dimensions h w d 55 mm x 120 mm x 260 mm 2 2 x 4 7 x 10 2 Weight 1 2 kg 2 lb 10 oz Operating Requirements Operating voltage range 5 V Rated Power 15 W Power requirements 2 5 W Operating conditions 5 35 C 0 90 humidity non condensing PowerLab Event Link PEL Time Sync accuracy betwe...

Page 43: ...that the device be powered from an uninterruptible power supply or a battery Power frequency magnetic fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical location in a typical commercial or hospital environment Floors should be wood concrete or ceramic tile If floors are covered with synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Separation Distances The devices are intended for...

Page 44: ... 2 kV line ground 0 5 1 kV line line 0 5 1 2 kV line ground Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 5 sec 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40...

Page 45: ...nnector A plug socket jack or port used to connect one electronic device to another via a cable a PowerLab to a computer say CPU central processing unit A hardware device that performs logical and arithmetical operations on data as specified in the instructions the heart of most computers DAC digital to analog converter A device that converts digital information into some corresponding analog volt...

Page 46: ...annel chart recorder with other powerful options Macintosh and Windows versions differ slightly PD Power Delivery An industry standard regulating the flow of power between devices which use USB C standard port A socket where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device Also any connection for transferring data for instance between the CPU and main memory PowerLab Event Li...

Page 47: ... as further noted below ADI will pass through to Purchaser all applicable third party warranties to the extent it has the right to do so ADI Product Hardware Warranty ADI warrants that PowerLab Data Acquisition Units PL prefix 1 and Front ends FEprefix 2 shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for five 5 years from the date of purchase Other PowerLab Data Acquisition Units3 Front e...

Page 48: ...ditioners ADI manufactured products covered by one 1 year warranty 6 Specialized Data Recorders Metabolic Systems e g ML240 PowerLab 8M Metabolic System 7 Instruments Blood FlowMeter Gas Analyzers NIBP System excluding transducers STH Pump Controller Third Party Products Including Transducers Products not manufactured by ADI are covered by the manufacturer s warranty Accessories and Consumables Ac...

Page 49: ...SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY WHETHER INTORT CONTRACT OROTHERWISE SHALLADIORITSSUPPLIERSBELIABLETOPURCHASEROR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF GOODWILL OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR DAMAGES FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF ANY CHARACTER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWI...

Page 50: ...d in the supplied product documentation or on ADI web sites Inquiries For additional information or service inquiries please contact the nearest ADInstruments office or Authorized Distributor For contact details see www ADInstruments com Copyright ADInstruments NZ Ltd 2021 All rights reserved PowerLab LabChart and ADInstruments are registered trademarks of ADInstruments NZL Ltd Windows 8 Windows 7...

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