eDAQ e-corder, Manual

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Chapter 3 — The Dual Picostat 25
working electrodes. The Overload indicator will flash if the current
signal exceeds its range.
The Back Panel
The back panel of the Dual Picostat is shown in Figure 3–3 .
Power Connector, On/Off
The Dual Picostat requires 12 V DC power from a mains adaptor
(supplied). Press the Power On/Off button for about a second to turn
the unit on and off. Because it uses DC power the Dual Picostat can be
used inside Faraday cages if required.
E Out, I Out and E In Connectors
The Dual Picostat back panel has six BNC connectors labelled E out 1
and 2, I out 1 and 2, and E in and Ext Trigger. The E in is connected to
the Output of the
e-corder
, usually is used.
The Dual Picostat provides up to four analog signals: the potential
signals (E out 1 and 2); and the current signals (I out 1 and 2).
See the section Connecting the Dual Picostat, page 27 , for connection
details.
BNC output connectors
DB-9 pin, I
2
C
connectors
4 mm socket,
chassis ground
BNC input
connector
USB socket
Power socket and
on/off switch
Figure 3–3
The Dual Picostat back
panel.