Specifications

BC-535 Preliminary, Rev. 060126
Perfusion ............................................................................................................................................17
Oscilloscope .......................................................................................................................................17
INITIAL TEST..........................................................................................................................................18
Amplifier setup .....................................................................................................................................18
Overview................................................................................................................................................18
Initial conditions...................................................................................................................................18
Hold voltage test.................................................................................................................................19
Input noise test without model membrane..........................................................................................20
Input noise test with model membrane...............................................................................................20
Test instrument I
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output....................................................................................................................21
Cap test...............................................................................................................................................21
Autozero .............................................................................................................................................21
Capacity compensation ......................................................................................................................22
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................23
Setup of the bilayer chamber...............................................................................................................23
Input offset ............................................................................................................................................24
Input offset adjustment .......................................................................................................................24
Bilayer formation..................................................................................................................................24
Commands.............................................................................................................................................25
APPENDIX................................................................................................................................................26
Theoretical considerations...................................................................................................................26
Shielding.............................................................................................................................................26
Grounding ..........................................................................................................................................26
Membrane capacitance calculations...................................................................................................28
Suggested References ...........................................................................................................................29
Specifications.........................................................................................................................................30
Chloriding electrodes ...........................................................................................................................32
Techniques for chloriding silver wires................................................................................................32
Accessories and replacement parts .....................................................................................................33
Warranty...............................................................................................................................................33
Service....................................................................................................................................................33
Service notes.......................................................................................................................................33
Certifications.........................................................................................................................................35
Glossary.................................................................................................................................................38