WaveNeuro Fast-Scan Cyclic Voltammetry Potentiostat System Pine Research Instrumentation 2741 Campus Walk Avenue Building 100 Durham, NC 27705 USA http://www.pineresearch.com Phone: +1 919.782.8320 Fax: +1 919.782.8323 Copyright © 2008 - 2017 Pine Research Instrumentation DRU10120 (REV002 / AUG 2017) Table of Contents 1. PREFACE 1 1.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Copyright .............................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Trademarks ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Use Limitation ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.5 Service and Warranty Information .................................................................................... 2 1.6 Icons (Icônes) ....................................................................................................................... 3 1.7 Back Panel Markings ........................................................................................................... 4 1.7.1 Serial Number ............................................................................................................................. 4 1.7.2 Model Numbers .......................................................................................................................... 4 1.8 Safety Warnings (Avertissements de sécurité)................................................................. 5 1.9 Electrostatic Discharge Information .................................................................................. 6 1.10 Software Information ....................................................................................................... 7 2. INSTRUMENT INFORMATION 8 2.1 Background Subtracted Fast-Scan Cyclic Voltammetry Overview ............................. 8 2.2 Instrument Description ........................................................................................................ 9 2.3 Software Description ........................................................................................................... 9 2.4 Instrument Specifications .................................................................................................. 10 2.5 Major System Components .............................................................................................. 13 2.6 WaveNeuro Side/End Panel ............................................................................................ 15 2.7 WaveNeuro Top Panel ...................................................................................................... 16 2.7.1 WaveNeuro Connectors ........................................................................................................ 16 2.7.2 WaveNeuro LED Indicators .................................................................................................... 18 2.7.3 WaveNeuro Filter Settings ....................................................................................................... 18 2.7.4 Digital Triggers ........................................................................................................................... 18 2.7.5 Stimulus Connectors ................................................................................................................ 19 2.7.6 Analog Input/Output Connectors ........................................................................................ 19 2.7.7 Headstage and Behavioral Connectors ............................................................................. 19 3. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 20 3.1 Headstage Amplifier Kit .................................................................................................... 20 3.1.1 Working Driven Headstage Description .............................................................................. 21 3.1.2 Headstage Cable Kit Detailed Description ........................................................................ 21 3.2 WaveNeuro Dummy Cell Description ............................................................................. 22 4. SYSTEM INSTALLATION 24 4.1 Software and Data Acquisition System Installation ...................................................... 24 i DRU10120 (REV002 / AUG 2017) 4.1.1 Installation of NI-DAQTMmx ..................................................................................................... 25 4.1.2 Installation of the PCIe-6363 Data Acquisition Interface Board ..................................... 28 4.1.3 Installation of Data Acquisition Software (HDCV Shown Here) ...................................... 28 4.2 Physical Installation............................................................................................................ 30 4.2.1 Location ..................................................................................................................................... 30 4.2.2 Electrical Power ........................................................................................................................ 30 4.2.3 National Instruments Interface Cables ................................................................................ 32 4.3 Installation Checklist .......................................................................................................... 32 5. SYSTEM TESTING 33 5.1 System Verification and Tests ........................................................................................... 33 5.1.1 Verify Installation of Data Acquisition Interface Board .................................................... 33 5.1.2 Verify Instrument Status ........................................................................................................... 34 5.1.3 Review Hardware Settings ..................................................................................................... 34 5.1.4 Review Experimental Setup ................................................................................................... 37 5.1.5 Verifying the Connection between the Computer and WaveNeuro ........................... 39 5.2 WaveNeuro Dummy Cell Performance Test .................................................................. 39 5.2.1 Testing the WaveNeuro Performance ................................................................................. 39 5.2.2 Testing DB-25 Extension Cable Performance ..................................................................... 40 5.2.3 Testing the Headstage Cable Performance ...................................................................... 41 5.2.4 Testing the Headstage Amplifier Performance .................................................................. 41 5.2.5 Testing the Microelectrode-Headstage Coupler Wire Performance ............................ 42 6. GROUNDING INFORMATION 45 6.1 Common Environmental Noise Sources ......................................................................... 45 6.2 Grounding Terminology .................................................................................................... 45 6.2.1 Earth Ground ............................................................................................................................ 46 6.2.2 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................ 46 6.2.3 DC Common ............................................................................................................................ 47 7. DUAL CHANNEL WAVENEURO (OPTIONAL) 48 7.1 WaveNeuro Dual Channel Adapter (DCA) ................................................................... 48 7.1.1 Dual Channel Adapter Installation ....................................................................................... 49 7.2 System Verification ............................................................................................................ 51 7.3 WaveNeuro Hardware Setup for Dual Channel Use .................................................... 51 7.4 Software (HDCV) Setup for Dual Channel Use .............................................................. 52 7.4.1 Hardware Setup in HDCV for Dual Channel Operation ................................................... 52 7.4.2 Experiment Setup in HDCV for Dual Channel Operation ................................................ 55 7.4.3 Filter Settings for Dual Channel Operation ......................................................................... 56 7.5 Testing Dual Channel Operation ..................................................................................... 57 7.6 Dual Channel Data Viewing in HDCV ............................................................................ 59 8. POWER CORDS 61 ii DRU10120 (REV002 / AUG 2017) 8.1 International Power Cords ................................................................................................ 61 9. GLOSSARY 63 9.1 Important Terms used in this Guide ................................................................................. 63 10. CONTACT SUPPORT 66 10.1 By E-mail ........................................................................................................................... 66 10.2 By Phone .........................................................................................................................