Manual
Stimulus Generator 4000 Series Manual
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Downloading Stimuli 49
8.1 Downloading Stimulus Files 49
8.1.1 Download Modes 49
8.1.2 Independent Channel Download 50
8.2 Operating multiple MEA Amplifiers with one STG 51
9 General Software Features 53
9.1 Customizing the Main Window 53
9.2 Menu Bar 53
9.3 Toolbar 54
9.4 Shortcut Keys 54
9.5 File Menu 55
9.6 Settings Menu 56
10 Synchronizing Events 57
10.1 Digital Output Signals (Sync Out) 57
10.2 Triggering Stimulation (Trigger In) 58
10.3 Trigger Settings 60
10.4 Multi File Mode 63
10.5 Extended Multi File Mode 64
10.6 Batch Mode 67
11 Analog Output Signals 69
11.1 Output Modes 69
11.2 Voltage Mode 70
11.3 Current Mode 74
11.4 Measuring Output Signals with an Oscilloscope 77
11.5 Rise Time 77
11.6 Comparison of Output Signals in Current Mode 85
11.7 Capacitive Behavior of Stimulation Electrodes 91
12 Troubleshooting 93
12.1 About Troubleshooting 93
12.2 Technical Support 93
12.3 Error Messages 94
12.4 Signal terminated when using Trigger In 96
12.5 Strong Peak Artifacts 96
12.6 Output Signal Does not Match Programmed Signal 96
12.7 Signal is not Repeated / Pulse Train Fails 97
12.8 Internal Calibration Signals 97
13 Appendix 99
13.1 Technical Specifications STG4004 and STG4008 99
13.2 Pin Layout Digital I / O 100
13.3 Contact Information 101
14 Index 103