Technical Specification

 
The Patchliner workstation includes:  
  • PatchControl HT software (Windows) including pre-programmed sealing-protocols and     an intuitive graphical user interface for experimental setup. 48 recordings without     user interaction can be pre-programmed. Furthermore, protocols can be interrupted     at any time, enabling a high flexibility in experimental  procedures
  • HEKA PatchMaster software including pre-programmed pulse generator files (.pgf) for     the most common ion channel recording procedures
  • On-site installation support and patch clamp training
  • Documentation
  • NPC-16 chips
  • State-of-the-art Dell Computer , 24“ TFT monitor
  • Electrode set, technical service set
  • Electrophysiological salt solution set (ext. and int. physiological salt solutions)
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    Size and weight:
  • Workstation: 62 x 55.7 x 53 cm (L x W x H), weight: 55 kg
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    Options:  
    Amplifier:  
  • Patchliner Double (2 recording channels): HEKA EPC-10 double including PatchMaster
  • Patchliner Quattro (4 recording channels): HEKA EPC-10 quadro including PatchMaster
  • Patchliner Octo (8 recording channels): 2 HEKA EPC-10 quadro  including     PatchMaster
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    Temperature control  
    Disposable or washable tips  
       
    EPC-10 double/EPC-10 quadro amplifier:
     
  • Suitable for single-channel, whole-cell, capacitance, and bilayer measurements
  • 100-130 V AC or 200-260 V AC switchable
  • Full computer control
  • Can be used with PULSE or PatchMaster acquisition software
  • Automatic self-test and calibration
  • Automatic capacitance neutralization, capacitance tracking
  • Automatic leak subtraction
  • Optimized, built-in interface
  • Integration with the ITC-1600 AD/DA interface with fiber optic connection to the host     computer
  • Ultra slim-line headstage design with improved noise performance
  • True current clamp capabilities and low frequency voltage clamp
  • Digital outputs & telegraphing inputs
  • True noise measurements from 100 Hz to 15 kHz