Neurotechnology Research Systems
Optogenetic Controller
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Getting Started
Before using your Optogenetic Controller, please check
software updates.
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Introduction
The Plexon
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Optogenetic Controller is a 4-channel current or voltage output device. It has 4
individually programmable channels that can be configured from a host computer using the Radiant
graphical user interface software or configured from user-written applications by means of a
software development kit (SDK). The maximum output of the Controller is up to 1100mA in current
mode or 5V in voltage mode. User defined output limits may be defined with 8-bit precision and
output waveforms may be defined with 8-bit resolution within those output limits.
Playback of pulses and arbitrary stimulation waveforms may be initiated from the host PC or
triggered in response to external digital inputs. Each channel has a dedicated start and stop digital
inputs that may be used to initiate and halt stimulation. Each channel also has four dedicated
digital outputs to signal to other devices the precise time when stimulation events are occurring.
Thank you for purchasing this Plexon product. We hope you are pleased with every aspect of it.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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System Requirements
A modern personal computer running Windows 7 or Windows XP with a free USB 2.0 port and 1 GB
of memory is required to operate the system.