Model 3600 16-Channel Extracellular Amplifier

Price: $9,600.00 
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16 AMPLIFIERS IN ONE. SEVERAL HEADSTAGE OPTIONS.

Can record up to 16 independent extracellular
signals using a pre-amplifying headstage.

A-M Systems Model 3600

Low Noise

Typical 2 µV, rms

Headstages

Stimulating and Recording or Miniature Record Only

Integration

MATLAB and LabView Drivers

The Model 3600 features 16 independent channels, or amplifiers, a front panel touch screen, computer control capabilities and a built-in calibrator. Compatible with two different headstage styles.

Users can also monitor the activity on any two channels through an external oscilloscope.

Multiple instruments and multiple channels can be controlled from a single computer program.

The Model 3600 offers:

  • 11 gain settings from x2 to x20,000
  • 8 high-pass filter settings from 0.3 Hz to 500 Hz
  • 8 low-pass filter settings from 100 Hz to 20.0 kHz
  • TTL Control of instrument mode
  • Channel Monitors
  • Built-In Calibration signal
  • Common Reference Bus
  • Blanking
  • PC control capability
  • MATLAB® and LabVIEW SDK and drivers available
  • 3U rackmount enclosure accommodates all 16 channels

Headstages for Model 3600 16-Channel Amplifier

16-Channel Stimulating & Recording Headstage

For simultaneous stimulation and recording on any combination (or all) of the 16 channels when paired with our Model 3600 Amplifier. Capped in the Omnetics Corporation nanominiature connectors, we can provide adapters for use with other electrode configurations, including the Michigan Probe. This headstage uses fast switching relays (microsecond switching times, not milliseconds!) to control signal paths between stimulating and recording modes.

Includes built-in recording output cable. Optional Stimulation control cable (#962050) is required to operate stimulation functions. Max current is 20 mA, with a ±10V voltage range.

16-Channel Record-Only Headstage

Microminiature x20 headstage with 16 amplified channels and an amplified reference electrode channel. The entire headstage is roughly the size of a penny, and features 0.025" connector spacing using Omnetics Corporation nanominiature connectors.

Does not include a recording output cable. Order #961150 Output Cable.

Input options include direct connections to electrodes or to a connector with small input leads (Product 963000). Adapters are available for the "Michigan Probe DIP electrode (Product 963200) or a larger pin connector (Product 963100). Please contact us for details.

Model 3600 Control Software

The Model 3600 is supplied with optional Windows control software. This software controls all features of the amplifier via a USB port (cable included).

The program also enables the storage of an unlimited number of 16-Channel parameter files, as well as provides a real-time notepad that logs changes in parameter settings or experimenter-added notations.

Model 3600 Headstage

For proper operation, the purchase of a headstage is required.

16-Channel Stimulating & Recording Headstage

16-Channel Recording Only Headstage

The Model 3600 includes:

  • USB Cable: Type A to Type B
  • Control software
  • Operator's manual
  • Rack mount hardware
  • Power supply

Noise

  • Voltage, fB = 10 Hz-10 kHz, typical: 2.0 µV, rms

Offset Voltage

  • Average Drift , typical: ±4.0 µV/°C
  • Average Drift , maximum: ±30.0 µV/°C

Bias Current

  • Initial Bias Current, maximum: ±1 pA

Offset Current

  • Input Offset Current, maximum: ±1 pA 

Input Impedance

  • 1012 Ω || 4 pF

Inter-channel Crosstalk

  • -70 dB at 1 kHz

Input Voltage Size

  • VDC: 1 Volt
  • VAC: Gain/10 Volts
  • Common Mode Rejection (CMR): 100 dB

Rated Output

  • Voltage Output: ±11 V
  • Output Resistance: >100 Ωs

Low Cut-Off Filter

  • Cut-Off Frequencies: 0.3, 1.0, 3.0, 10.0, 30.0, 100, 300, 500 Hz
  • Cut-Off Rate: 40 dB/decade

High Cut-Off Filter

  • Cut-Off Frequencies: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 5.0, 10.0, 20.0 kHz
  • Cut-Off Rate: 40 dB/decade

Notch Filter

  • Center Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz
  • Rejection: >35 dB

Gain

  • 11 values from x10 to x20,000

Stimulating and Recording Headstage Limits

  • Max current is 20 mA, with a ± 10 V voltage range.

Model 3600 amplifier settings can be set either by the touch screen or by a Windows program.

The CHANNEL EDIT SCREEN is used to edit the parameters of the amplifier channels. The top line of all screens is the TOOLBAR with navigation icons.

Single Channel Parameters

The horizontal SINGLE CHANNEL SELECT LIST selects the channel whose current settings are displayed in the vertical parameter lists (High Pass, Low Pass, Gain, Notch, Reference, and Mode).

Pressing any value displayed in any list will highlight that value, and will immediately set that channel's parameter to the selected value. This is the equivalent of turning a dial or a knob on traditional amplifiers.

Transfer Channel Parameters

Parameters of a selected channel can be transferred by selecting the channel numbers from the double rows of the MULTICHANNEL SELECT LIST at the bottom of the EDIT SCREEN. Pressing COPY transfers the channel parameters to the selected channels.

16-Channel View

Pressing 16 at the top of any screen will display the 16-CHANNEL VIEW screen. The first 16-Channel view displays the most commonly changed parameters (High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, and Gain settings) of all 16 channels. Pressing the arrow in the lower right will switch the display to the other parameters (Notch, Common Reference, and Mode).

MAIN MENU Options

PROGRAM

LOAD, SAVE 16-channel parameter sets for later, choose and SET START-UP PROGRAM to run at boot-up, and set INSTRUMENT NAME.

AMPLIFIER

Set Common REFERENCE type, apply the NOTCH FILTER, set STIMULATION INPUT current parameters, and generate a CALIBRATION SIGNAL.

USER PREFS

Control LCD SETTINGS, CALIBRATE LCD for a user's finger placement, and determine the preferred STARTUP PAGE.

FIRMWARE

Identify current version firmware and software versions.

Currently, A-M Systems does not provide electrodes compatible with our headstages.

We can supply appropriate pin out diagrams of our headstages so you can order your electrodes from any of the following companies

Input options include direct connections to electrodes or to a connector with small input leads (Product 963000). Adapters are available for the "Michigan Probe DIP electrode (Product 963200) or a larger pin connector (Product 963100). Please contact us for details.

Catalog # Product Price
963000 16-Channel Record-Only Input Cable, for Headstages (Prior to 2020)
Price: $195.00
963006 16-Channel Headstage Input Cable for Record-Only Headstages Since 2020 and All Stimulating and Recording Headstages
Price: $195.00
962000 Model 3600 Headstage, 16-Channel, Record / Stimulate
Price: $2,050.00
962050 Model 3600 Stimulation Control Cable, for 16-Channel Stim/Record Headstage
Price: $95.00
963100 Model 3600 Pin Socket Headstage Adapter for any 16-Channel Headstage
Price: $295.00
963200 Model 3600 Michican Probe Headstage Adapter for any 16-Channel Headstage
Price: $295.00
961100 Model 3600 Headstage, 16-Channel, Record Only
Price: $1,195.00
961150 Model 3600 Output Cable, for 16-Channel Record Only Headstage
Price: $395.00

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