natus Grass S88X, User & Service Manual

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S88X
Dual Output Square Pulse Stimulator
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These applications with this type electrode submerged in baths present
a very low resistance circuit load to the stimulator output requiring the
stimulator to deliver large amounts of current. Most stimulators are not
capable of driving large currents and tend to overload when used for this
application. Additionally, the waveform becomes distorted and does not
represent the normal output from the stimulator.
The high output current available is capable of stimulating multiple baths.
The amount of current required by a bath depends on several factors. Bath
size, type of bath solution, electrode size and spacing can determine the
amount of current required. Monophasic and Biphasic pulses are selectable
at the S88X.
To facilitate stimulating multiple baths, an output manifold, Model CEM
simplifies connection from the S88X to the baths. This device has two
inputs for connection from the S88X, S1 and S2 outputs. Four outputs are
available for connection to up to four tissue baths.