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Scientific Solutions ® Inc.
LabMaster ® products for Axon Voltage Clamp
Applications
Scientific Solutions has been providing data acquisision products
particularly for whole-cell voltage clamp data acquisition since the
early 1980s.
In 1973, The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) introduced
the first pClamp applications for controlling and analyzing
electrophysiological experiments. In 1982, these programs were
converted to PC-compatible versions and based upon the Scientific
Solutions LabMaster products.
In 1984, Caltech licensed the package to Axon Instruments, Inc. for
continued commercial development. The first Axon Instruments TL-1
systems were based upon the Scientific Solutions LabMaster 20009
products. With the introduction of the DMA version of the
LabMaster products in 1987, Axon migrated to using the LabMaster DMA
cards in the TL
product line. So some TL systems use the LabMaster 20009, while
others use the LabMaster DMA. The only significant difference is
the Direct
Memory Access (DMA) feature for Analog-to-Digital recording.
Axon's pClamp DOS software up to version 6.x runs
on either the LabMaster 20009 or the LabMaster DMA products.
pClamp software is a comprehensive software package used for
acquisition and analysis of electrophysiological data. The Axon
software requires the use of a "software protection" device
called a parallel port key or "dongle" to
operate. This device plugs into the parallel port of your
computer. The dongle is required to configure the sofware, and if
the dongle is not present, the Axon software will run in Demo mode,
which displays only simulated input and output singlas on the screen.
The Axon TL systems consist of a card for inside the computer and an
external TL rackmount unit. The rackmount unit is generally blue
in color and has BNC connections on the font. The back of the TL
unit contains the ribbon cable connections that is used to cable the TL
unit to the card in the computer. The card in the computer is the
LabMaster 20009 or LabMaster DMA computer interface card (depending on
which version you have). Inside
the TL unit is the LabMaster External ADC card.
Note, another difference between the LabMaster 20009 and the LabMaster
DMA is the Timer /Counter header on the PC Interface. The
LabMaster 20009 products use a 40pin header while the LabMaster DMA
products use a 50pin header.
A LabMaster 20009 based TL-1 unit has a 40 pin Timer / Counter
connection on the back of the TL-1
A LabMaster DMA based TL-1 unit has a 50 pin Timer / Counter connection
on the back of the TL-1
You should note:
(1). The current LabMaster DMA will run the pClamp software (up to
version 6.x)
(2). Scientific Solutions routinely test, calibrates and repairs TL
units
(3). Scientific Solutions can provide you with a DeskTop BNC unit for
your needs or alternatively you can choose from a screw-terminal
solution.
The Scientific Solutions LabMaster products for the personal computer
were first introduced in 1981. In 1987, DMA capabilities were
added and the product name updated to LabMaster DMA - to distinguish
from the prevoius non-DMA version. Besides the DMA features, the
LabMaster (also called LabMaster 20009) and LabMaster DMA products are
essentially the same. The current version of the LabMaster DMA
uses newer surface mount technology and is a physically smaller circuit
board - but remains 100% compatible. Sold and supported for
almost 25 years the LabMaster DMA products are the longest selling and
supported computer product of any type. The product received the
first Test & Measurement world "Product of the Decade" for its
pioneering role in computer based data acqusition and test and was also
acknowledged in the 20th anniversary issue of the IBM pc. The
LabMaster products are the longest selling and supported PC-based
products in the world!
The multifunctional LabMaster DMA has analog-to-digital,
digital-to-analog, digital I/O, and counter/timer functions with a
unique two piece design for exceptional ultra-low noise
measurements.
Used in such diverse applications as Voltage Clamp (pCLamp),
EEG/EKG, industrial test/control, gravitational meters, and
fluorescence research instrumentation - the LabMaster DMA is available
in several models of A/D resolution/speed, amplifier gain, and I/O
buffering methods.
Additional
Features:
External ADC, DeskTop BNC, screw terminals, header and DB connection
units.
Suggested
Uses:
Ultra-low Noise acquisitions for medical EEG/EKG, sensor measurements,
or product development and
testing.
Software
Support:
32-bit kernel-mode Win Device Drivers and function
library.
LabMaster
DMA / ISA Products for Axon pClamp
Part
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Product Overview
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The LabMaster DMA is a family of
many different versions and configurations.
Not All Configurations shown, only most popular - ask if you don't see
what you need
Product Includes:
- LabMaster DMA card for inside the PC
- External DeskTop unit with the Analog-to-Digital circuitry
- 50pin ribbon cable to connect PC card to DeskTop unit
- Inverting and Non-Inverting Digital I/O buffers
- PDF manual on Diskette
- LabMaster Series Software Diskette
Features
Include:
- A/D, D/A, Digital I/O, Counter/Timer
- 8 or 16bit ISA Bus compatible
- 16 Analog Inputs (12 or 16 bit resolution, 50Khz or 160Khz
speed)
- Dual 12 bit Analog Output
- 24 bits of Digital I/O
- Five 16 bit Counter/Timers
- DMA transfer of A/D samples to computer memory
- Precision timed A/D using on-board Counter/Timer
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Description and
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
On-line Manual (html)
PDF Manual (download) |
814103
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LabMaster DMA, 12 bit 160Khz,
HGE, w/ Screw Terminals
- 12 bit, 160Khz Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- HGE - Hardware Gain = 1 for all Analog Input Channels.
- Can be changed to any gain using Precision Resistor
- High Density round cable connection from PC to DeskTop
unit
- ST 64 custom screw terminal with all LabMaster signals
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813623
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LabMaster DMA, 12 bit 160 Khz.
HGE, Desk Top BNC
- 12 bit, 160Khz Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- HGE - Hardware Gain = 1 for all Analog Input Channels.
- Can be changed to any gain using Precision Resistor
- High Density round cable connection from PC to DeskTop unit
- 44 frequently used DMA signals with convenient BNC
connectors
- 16 Analog Input
- 2 Analog Output
- 16 Digital I/O
- 9 Counter Timer functions
- +5 volt and ground
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814133
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LabMaster DMA, 12 bit 160Khz,
HGE, RC w/o enclosure
- 12 bit, 160Khz Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- HGE - Hardware Gain = 1 for all Analog Input Channels.
- Can be changed to any gain using Precision Resistor
- RC - Ribbon Cable connection from PC to external ADC board
- For Customers who have their own TL-1 enclosure
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LabMaster DPCI, 12bit 160Khz,
HGE with LabRack BNC TL-1
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LabMaster
DMA Accessories for Axon pClamp
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811990
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LabMaster DMA PC Interface
- PC Interface only (no cables or external unit)
- Comes with both Inverting and Non-inverting Digital I/O
buffers
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Frequently Asked Questions
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813570
not for DMA
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LabMaster Desktop Screw
Termination ST104 (64 Analog Inputs)
with 60pin connection
- Provides Convenient screw terminals for signals
- Housed in small DeskTop unit
- Small unit only 11" wide x 2" tall x 7" deep
- 64 Analog Input connections
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0821008
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Windows Device Drivers and
LabPac32 DLL (included with card)
32-bit kernel mode driver
WDM driver supports Win98, 2000, XP
LabPac32.DLL function library
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Description and Specifications |
0821004
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LabPac32 Software Application
Development Toolkit
- 32-bit kernel mode driver
- WDM driver supports Win98, 2000, XP
- LabPac32.DLL function library with full documentation
- Software Developer Example software
- Header files
- C/C++ open source compilier
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938298
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LabMaster DMA 50 position
shielded ribbon cable 6 ft.
- This cable is supplied with the RC version of the LabMaster
and is available as a replacement for lost or damaged cables.
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938299
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LabMaster DMA 50 position
shielded ribbon cable 10 ft.
- 10 ft version of the standard LabMaster DMA shielded cable
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0361003
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Cable, 68 pin high-density, 6 ft.
- For use with LabMaster cards using the 68pin connector
- This cable supplied with the 68pin version LabMaster
DMA
and is available as a replacement for lost or damaged cables.
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Description and Specifications |
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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