Multifunction electrical stimulator, ESTM-9, is equipped with pulse outputs, external camera control, external lighting control, analog outputs, and analog recording functionality.
By connecting external equipment such as camera, light source, isolator, and amplifiers, ESTM-9 synchronizes electrical stimulatation, image acquisition and inputs/outputs of external equipment.
- Multifunction Electrical Stimulator
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ESTM-9
Main Features
- 4ch Pulse Outputs
- 2ch Analog Outputs - Custom Pulse Pattern
- 2ch Analog Inputs for Biological Signal Recording
- Acquisition Control for External Camera
- Lighting Control for External Light Source
Applications
- Use as a single pulse generator and perform electrical stimulation to biological sample
- Pacing stimulation to Langendorff isolated heart and cultured cardiomyocytes
- Lighting control of multiple LED light sources
- Image acquisition and biosignal analog recording in combination with camera, light source, isolator, electropysiological amplifier, external trigger signal generator
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Multifuncion Electrical Simulator ESTM-9
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Multifuncion Electrical Simulator ESTM-9
Features
Pulse Stimulator
- 4 channels of pulse stimulation can be controlled individually.
- Stimulation works with or without camera control.
- Continuous stimulation using free-run mode is also available.
Analog Output - Custom Pulse Pattern
- 2 channels of analog outputs.
- Pulses 1-4 can be synthesized and output from Aout 1.
- Sine, triangle, sawtooth, or custom waveform can be selected.
- Custom pulse pattern can be created using a CSV file.
Analog Signal Recording
- 2 channels of analog inputs.
- Pre-trigger, delayed-trigger and multiple trigger source available.
Acquisition Control for External Camera
- Outputs frame timing pulses to external camera, or receives frame timing signals from external camera.
- Frame rate can be specified.
- Time-lapse acquisition control is also available.
Lighting Control for External Light Source
- Outputs signals to external light source in synchronization with camera control.
- Continuous, intermittent, or custom light pattern available.
Control Software
- 2 versions of control software are included.
Examples of Usage
(1) Image acquisition and biosignal analog recording in combination with camera, light source, isolator, electropysiological amplifier, external trigger signal generator
(2) Electrical stimulation in combination with Brainvision's MiCAM05/MiCAM03 high-speed imaging system
(3) Use as a function generator where arbitrary waveforms can be output
(4) Use as a single pulse generator and electrical stimulator
(5) Use as a windows discriminator where a pulse can be output when input signal reaches preset amplitude range
(6) Use as an analog signal recording device, and biosignal data can be stored in a file
Specifications
| ESTM-9 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Output | 4 ch (BNC) | |
| Analog Input | 2 ch (BNC) | |
| Analog Output | 2 ch (BNC) | |
| Camera I/O Port for XB1CM | 2 ch (4 pin connector) | |
| Frame Timing Signal Output | 1 ch (BNC) | |
| Acquisition Status Output | 1 ch (BNC) | |
| Shutter Control Output | 1 ch (BNC) | |
| External Trigger Input | 1 ch (BNC) | |
| Others | Trigger button, Stop button, 8-pin connector for optional function | |
| Control Software | 2 versions | |
| Interface | USB2.0 | |
| Power | USB bus power | |
| Includes | ESTM-9, USB2.0 cable, Software | |
| Dimensions | 180mm(W) x 120mm(D) x 65mm(H) | |
| Each function | ||
| Main Trigger | Trigger Mode | Software / External / Internal |
| Trigger Source | Software / External Trigger Input / Trigger Button | |
| Trigger Edge | Positive / Negative | |
| Pulse Output | Output Voltage | 5V |
| Clock Cycle | 10μsec - 10msec | |
| Duration Time | 10μsec - 10min | |
| Delay Time | 10μsec - 10min | |
| Interval Time | 10μsec - 10min | |
| Pulse Number | 1 - 65,535 | |
| Analog Input | Input Range | 1V / 3V / 10V |
| Sample Clock | 10μsec - 10msec | |
| Trigger Source | Main / Pulse1 / Pulse2 / Pulse3 / Pulse4 / Ain1 level | |
| Others | Previous-trigger, Delayed-trigger, Low-pass filter, Polarity inversion | |
| Analog Output | Output Voltage | -10V - 10V |
| Output Waveform | Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Custom (with a CSV file) | |
| Camera Control | Number of Camera Port |
Brainvision BV-XB1 : 2 (I/O connectors) Other camera : 1 (BNC connectors) |
| Frame Timing Signal | Input or Output | |
| Frame Timing Signal Cycle | 10μsec - 300msec | |
| Trigger Source | Main / Ain1 level / Pulse3 | |
| Others | Time Lapse | |
| Light Control | Lighting Mode |
Continuous / Synchronous with data acquisition / Synchronous with frame acquisition / Custom lighting pattern |
| Others | Polarity inversion | |