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Bio-Amplifier with active probe

Order # SYS-DAM80

Bio-Amplifier with active probe
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  • Low noise, battery-operated amplifier
  • Includes low-noise headstage



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Features

WPI’s DAM series amplifier’s are well known as a standard of the industry for extracellular potential amplification. These battery powered bio-amplifiers are designed with a compact chassis profile that enables the user to locate the unit closer to the preparation and thereby minimize long lead lengths which contribute to noise. Each amplifier is equipped with selectable high and low filters, and a position control to offset galvanic potentials which may develop during recording. A choice of models offer additional features that are useful for certain applications.

Current Generation

Gated or manual current generation for histological marking, iontophoresis, or cell stimulation.

Remote active headstage

DAM80, an AC amplifier only, features a very low noise headstage probe which can be mounted in micromanipulators for up-close cortical recording, for extracellular recording from high impedance glass or metal microelectrodes. Also provides a gated current for tissue marking. Microelectrode holder MEH3SB is recommended.

Portability

DAM series amplifiers can be used as standalone units on any tabletop, or use optional clamp-mounting hardware to locate them conveniently within the work area. Alternatively, a pair of amplifiers can be mounted into a standard equipment rack with a rack mount kit (#3484 ). A variety of hook up accessories are available to configure your application

INPUT IMPEDANCE 1012Ω, common mode and differential
INPUT LEAKAGE CURRENT 50pA (typical)
COMMON MODE REJECTION RATIO 100dB @ 50/60Hz
INPUT CAPACITANCE 20pF
AC MODE NOISE 0.4uV RMS (2uV p-p) 0.1-100Hz
AC MODE NOISE 2.6uV RMS (10uV p-p) 1Hz-10 kH
BANDWIDTH FILTER SETTINGS, AC Mode Low frequency, 0.1, 1, 10, 300 Hz
BANDWIDTH FILTER SETTINGS: AC Mode(DAM80) High frequency, 0.1, 1, 3, 10 kHz
OUTPUT CONNECTORS 3.5mm MiniPhone connector on DAM80
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SWING ±8V
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 470ohm
BATTERY TEST Audible tone
CALIBRATOR SIGNAL 10Hz square wave
POSITION Approximately 250mV
CURRENT SOURCE:DAM80: DC Generator 0 to ±50uA, variable
EXTERNAL COMMAND Input Voltage ±10V commands
AC or DC current waveform ±50uA max. amplitude @ 200ohm
BATTERIES 2 x 9V alkaline (included)
DIMENSIONS:DAM80 7 x 4 x 1.75 in. (17.8 x 10.2 x 4.4 cm)
SHIPPING WEIGHT 3.5 lb (1.6 kg)

 

T. Wichmann, M. A. Kliem, M.R. DeLong "Antiparkinsonian and Behavioral Effects of Inactivation of the Substantia Nigra Pars Reticulata in Hemiparkinsonian Primates" Experimental Neurology 167. 2001: 410-424
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DAM80P
Replacement Probe
CBL102
3.5mm Phone plug to BNC Cable
2851
BNC-to-BNC Cable
2033
Black Insulated Mini-Banana Plug
2034
Red Insulated Mini-Banana Plug
2035
Uninsulated Mini-Banana Plug
2102
9V Alkaline Battery, each (2 required)
3484
Rack Mount Kit (for 2 DAM preamps)
3485
Ringstand Mounting Kit
5469
Metal Micro electrode Adaptor (DAM80) (mini banana plug to 0.031 in. socket)
13388
Adapter, mini-banana plug to 2mm socket
5371
Cable, Low noise (2mm pin to 2mm pin)
3578
Adapter Cable for Ag/AgCl pellets (2mm pin)
300102
Electrode Extension, 4"
3414 9V NiMH Battery

The DAM80 Startup Kit includes: 2-CBL102, 5469, 2-13388, 3294, 2033, 2034, 2-2035

Mutliple applications are available with a variety of options. Here you can see two setups.

DIFFERENTIAL APPLICATION FOR METAL ELECTRODES

In this setup, metal electrodes are used with a differential amplifier. In this setup, a DAM80 is shown, but you could easily substitute a DAM50 (with 5489), ISO-DAM8A (with 74040) or ISO-80.

EXTRACELLULAR APPLICATIONS UTILIZING GLASS

For rare instances when using extracellular amplifiers with glass, you could use the setup shown below. In this setup, a DAM80 is shown, but you could easily substitute an ISODAM8A (with 74040) or ISO-80. Likewise, this setup shows the 2505 handle (1/4" - 6.3mm), but if you have a smaller micromanipulator, you may need the 5444 handle (3/16" - 4.8mm). In this illustration, MEH7W-10 is used, but any glass-size MEH7W could be used. (MEH7W-10 is 1.0mm glass, MEH7W-12 is 1.2mm glass, MEH7W-15 is 1.5mm glass and MEH7W-20 is 2.0mm glass.) EP2 is used for grounding in the illustration.

For single-ended applications, however, a 2033 wire adapter on the black connector socket can be connected to the 3294 cable. The tip used depends on your specific needs. In the illustration, TIP1TW1 was suggested. NOTE that the glass is not shown in the illustration below.

 

Last Updated: Friday, 10 February 2012 07:06


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