Specifications

MEA-System Manual
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2.2 System Configurations and Optional Components
Multi Channel Systems provides several complete standard configurations and custom systems.
This chapter will give you an overview on different system configurations. Please see also the
handout Microelectrode Array Systems System Suggestions, which shows diagrams of
several typical setups.
Please note that you have various options for setting up your personal MEA-System configuration.
For more information about the scope of delivery of your system, please see the separate please
see the separate shipping documents.
Please see the separate documentation for information on installing and operating the individual
components of your MEA-System. All warnings and safety related information of the separate
documents apply and must be regarded.
Do not hesitate to contact MCS or your local retailer if you are interested in a particular setup or if
you have other questions.
2.2.1 Single Components for Standard Systems
The following components are part of MEA standard systems. Please make sure that you have
carefully studied the documentation on the single components before setting up your system. All
manuals can be found on the installation volume shipped with the system. Updated versions can
also be downloaded from the MCS web site.
Web link to the Manuals download page on www.multichannelsystems.com
Product Manual / Reference
MEA probes of your choice
MEA Manual
Temperature controller TC01 or TC02
TC01/2 Manual
Perfusion cannula PH01 with programmable fluid
temperature (systems with enhanced perfusion E only)
PH01 Manual
MEA1060 amplifier(s) with custom bandwidth and
gain settings
MEA Amplifier (with Blanking Circuit) for
Upright/Inverse Microscopes Manual,
MEA_Select Help
MEA Switch (MEA60-2-Systems and MEA120-4-
Systems only)
MEA Switch Manual, MEA_Switch Help
Data acquisition computer with MC_Card and
integrated isolated power supply IPS10W or external
power supply PS40W
MEA-System Manual
Data acquisition and analysis software MC_Rack and
MC_DataTool
MC_Rack Manual / Help, MC_Rack
Tutorial
Complete MEA-System / Setup
MEA-System Manual, Microelectrode
Array Systems — Suggested Setups, MEA
Application Notes
2.2.2 Enhanced Perfusion System (-E)
A perfusion system is required especially for recordings from acute slices. All systems can be
upgraded with an enhanced perfusion system (indicated by the code –E), featuring a perfusion
cannula PH01 with programmable fluid temperature and a two-channel temperature controller
TC02 for controlling both the MEA culture chamber temperature and the fluid temperature in
parallel.