Biopac Science Lab Line In Ports
The Biopac Science Lab MP40 unit connects to the computer via Line-In. Important—Audio line-in is not the same as headphones. Typical audio line-in connectors are shown below for Windows and…
Read moreElectrode Properties – gel and adhesive
SALT CONTENT Disposable Electrode Chloride % EL500 10% EL501 10% EL502 4% (solid gel) EL503 7% EL504 4% (solid gel) EL507 0.5% EL508 10% EL509 n/a: dry electrode—use your own…
Read moreDA100C amplifier signal validation
It is possible to validate the signals coming from any DA100A/B/ or C amplifier by using a CBLCAL* Calibration Cable. The cable connects to the front of the amplifier and…
Read moreBiopotential amplifier signal validation
It is possible to validate the signals coming from any BIOPAC biopotential amplifier* by using a CBLCALC Calibration Cable. The cable connects to the front of the amplifier and the…
Read moreAmplifier baseline offset adjustment
If the signal from the amplifier is not on zero, it is possible to remove the offset by using the Zero Adj screw at the top of the amplifier. Make…
Read moreAmplifier conversion – 2 mm to touchproof
Use the CBL201 to convert older amplifiers that use 2 mm pin sockets to the newer 1.5 mm touchproof connectors. This is useful if you have an older amplifier with…
Read moreMP System Comparison: MP150 vs. MP100
BIOPAC Research Systems were updated from MP150/UIM to MP150/HLT in August 2016 Sophisticated solutions for data acquisition and analysis Each MP System (MP100 or MP150) is a complete and expandable…
Read moreElectrical stimulation and artifact
Here are some suggestions for overcoming the problem of stimulation artifact when applying a stimulation voltage to a muscle. Have the ground between the stimulating electrodes and the recording…
Read moreDuplicating waveforms
To duplicate a waveform, select the waveform (channel) and click “Edit > Duplicate Waveform”. For Windows versions of AcqKnowledge older than version 4.0: When selecting the waveform, BIOPAC recommends choosing…
Read moreElectrode Check on older MP36 and MP35
The “Electrode Check” port on the front panel of MP36 and MP35 units is dseigned to measure impedance. As a rule of thumb, impedance levels below 10 kOhms are ideal,…
Read moreBiopac Science Lab – System Check Troubleshooting
Clipping If the Biopac Science Lab system check generates a prompt that the MP40 is clipping, click Check System and try to run the system check again. Repeat if necessary.…
Read moreMP150 UDP protocol fixed IP address
If you want to use a fixed IP address when connecting directly with the MP150 system via a crossover cable and using the UDP protocol, you should use the following address…
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