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Front-end

Signal Conditioners

Getting Started with


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ADInstruments is conscious o the critical saety issues involved when connecting electricaldevices to subjects. We invest significant resources to ensure that our products are approvedto strict international saety standards, and have our systems tested by independent

certification bodies. In addition, ADInstruments products are designed, manuactured andserviced under the internationally recognized ISO9001:2008 quality management system.

Statement of Intended Use

All ADInstruments manuactured products are intended or use in teaching and researchapplications and environments only. ADInstruments products are NO intended tobe used as medical devices or in medical environments. Tat is, no product supplied byADInstruments is intended to be used to diagnose, treat, or monitor a subject. Furthermore

no product is intended or the prevention, curing or alleviation o disease, injury orhandicap.

Where a product meets IEC 60601-1 it is under the principle that:

1. it is a more rigorous standard than other standards that could be adopted.2. it provides the most appropriate saety level or subjects and operators.

Te choice to meet IEC 60601-1 is in no way to be interpreted to mean that a product:

1. is a medical device.

2. may be interpreted as a medical device.3. is sae to be used as a medical device.

Safety and Quality Standards

When used with ADInstruments isolated ront-ends, PowerLab systems are sae orconnection to subjects. Te Bio Amp and the Isolated Stimulator built into the ML760PowerLab/4S, ML860 PowerLab 4/20, ML865 PowerLab 4/25, ML818 PowerLab 15,ML856 PowerLab 26 and the FE132 Bio Amp, FE135 Dual Bio Amp, FE408 Dual Bio

Amp/Stimulator, FE116 GSR Amp, FE117 BP Amp and FE180 Stimulus Isolator ront-ends, conorm to international saety requirements. Specifically these are IEC60601-1 andits addenda (see next page), and various harmonized standards worldwide (CSA601.1 inCanada and AS/NZS 3200.1 in Australia and New Zealand). In accordance with Europeanstandards they also comply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements underEN61326-1, which encompasses the EMC directive.

Quality Management System ISO9001:2008z

ADInstruments manuactures products under a quality system certified as complying withISO9001:2008 by an accredited certification body.

Safety Information


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BF (body protected) Symbol

Tis means that the input connectors are suitable or connection to humansprovided there is no direct electrical connection to the heart.

Warning Symbol

Tis means that the supplied documentation must be consulted or operating,cautionary or saety inormation beore using the device.

CE Mark

All PowerLab systems and ront-end amplifiers carry the CE mark and meetthe appropriate EU directives.

UL Mark

ADInstruments isolated preamplifiers and 35 series PowerLab data acquisitionunits meet the standards set by Underwriters Laboratories.

IEC Standard - International Standard - Medical Electrical Equipment

IEC60601-1:1998 General requirements or saety

IEC60601-1-1:1992 Saety requirements or medical electrical systems

EN61326-1:2006 Electrical equipment or measurement, control and laboratory use – EMCrequirements

IEC61010-1ed2.0 Saety requirements or electrical equipment or measurement, control andlaboratory use.

UL Standard - Medical Electrical Equipment

UL 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements or Saety -Edition 1

CSA C22.2 NO. 601.1 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements or Saety -Edition 1



Safety Information ii

Overview 5

Getting Started 6

Front-ends 8

Animal Bio Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Bio Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

BP Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Bridge Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14GSR Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Neuro Amp EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18pH Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Spirometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Stimulus Isolator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Stimulator HC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Warranty & License Agreement 28

Contents



Front-ends are ancillary devices connected to the PowerLab recording unit to extend thesystem’s capabilities. Tey provide additional signal conditioning and other eatures, andextend the types o experiments that you can conduct and the data you can record.

• All ADInstruments ront-ends are designed to be operated under ull sofwarecontrol.

• Any ront-end eature such as gain or filtering is combined with the appropriateeatures o the program and presented as a single set o sofware controls.

• No knobs, dials, or switches are needed, although some may be provided or reasonso convenience or saety.

Te PowerLab controls ront-ends through an expansion connector called the I2C (“eye-squared-see”) bus. Tis makes it very easy to add ront-ends to the system or to transer

them between PowerLabs. Many ront-ends can be added to the system by connectingthe I2C sockets in a simple daisy-chain arrangement. In general, each ront-end requires aseparate analog input channel o the PowerLab, although the Stimulus Isolator and similarront-ends use the positive analog output o the PowerLab.

Te ront-ends are compatible with PowerLab and MacLab hardware and require theollowing ADInstruments sofware versions or later: LabChart v6, Chart v4 or Scope v3.6.

Visit www.adinstruments.com/downloads/ or Windows and Mac operating systemcompatibility. For more inormation please contact your ADInstruments representative.

Overview



Front-ends are used with PowerLabs and ADInstruments programs such as LabChart andScope. Tis section describes the general setup or ront-ends. Some ront-ends (IsolatedStimulator, Stimulator HC) have specialized connection requirements. Reer to the Front-

end Owners Guide installed with your sofware or urther inormation.

Checking the Front-end

Beore connecting the ront-end to anything, check it careully or signs o physical damage.

1. Check that there are no obvious signs o damage to the outside o the ront-endcasing.

2. Check that there is no obvious sign o internal damage, such as rattling. Pick up theront-end, tilt it gently rom side to side, and listen or anything that appears to be

loose.

I you have ound a problem, contact your ADInstruments representative and describe theproblem. Arrangements can be made to replace or repair the ront-end.

Connecting to the PowerLab

o connect a ront-end to the PowerLab, first ensure that the PowerLab is turned off.

Single Front-ends

Connect the I2C output o the PowerLab to the I2C input o the ront-end using the I2C cableprovided. Connect the BNC output o the ront-end to an Input channel on the ront o thePowerLab.

Getting Started



Multiple Front-ends

Te number o normal ront-ends that can be connected depends on the number o inputchannels on the PowerLab, since the BNC cable or each ront-end is normally connected toone o the analog input channels o the PowerLab. Te initial ront-end should be connectedwith the I2C cable. Te remainder are daisy-chained via I2C cables, connecting the I2Coutput o the last connected ront-end to the I2C input o the ront-end to be added.

Software Configuration

Te unctions o the ront-end are combined with those o the PowerLab and the programand presented as a single set o sofware controls, replacing the input amplifier dialogs or theStimulator dialog depending on the ront-end connected.

1. urn on the PowerLab and start LabChart2. Create a new document3. Choose the ront-end rom the Channel Function popup menu.



Te Animal Bio Amp is a galvanically isolated, high perormance, differential amplifiersuitable or the measurement o a wide variety o biological signals in animals and isolatedtissues.

For ull usage and specification inormation see the Front-end Owners Guide installed withLabChart or available rom www.ADInstruments.com.

Related Products

MLA1213 Needle Electrodes or FE136 (3 pk)

MLA1214 Spring Clip Electrodes or FE136 (3 pk)

See www.ADInstruments.com or urther inormation.

Animal Bio Amp



Specifications

Product: FE136 Animal Bio Amp

Saety: Approved to IEC 60601-1 Standard (BF rating)

EMC: EN61326-1:2006

Connection type: Tree shrouded 1.5 mm male pin sockets

Configuration: Isolated differential channel with isolated ground reerence

Input range: ± 5 µV to ± 100 mV ull scale in 14 steps (combined PowerLaband Bio Amp)

Input impedance: 200 MΩ differential

Input leakage current: < 3 µArms

@ 240 V, 50 Hz

< 2 µArms

@ 120 V, 60 Hz

CMRR: > 85 dB (typically, 1–60 Hz)

IMRR: > 130 dB (to true earth, 50–60 Hz)

Noise: 1 Hz to 5 kHz < 1.3 µVrms

(< 8 µV peak-to-peak)

0.3 Hz to 1 kHz < 0.6 µVrms

0.1 Hz to 100 Hz < 0.35 µVrms

(@ 200 samples/second)

Accuracy: ± 1.5% (all ranges, within Bio Amp)

Non-linearity: < 0.2% within range

DC blocking: ± 1 V

Baseline restore: Automatic



Te Bio Amp is a galvanically isolated, high-perormance differential bio amplifieroptimized or the measurement o a wide variety o biological signals such as ECG, EEG andEMG recordings. It is certified and approved or human connection.


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MLA1605 Shielded Lead Wires (5 alligator clip, 25 cm)

MLA1610 Shielded Lead Wires (5 Micro-Hooks)

MLA1203 Needle Electrodes (5) 29 gauge

MLAEC1 EEG Electro-Cap System 1 (medium cap)

MLAEC2 EEG Electro-cap System 2 (large & medium cap)

MLAC14 Adapter Pack (2 mm pin to SAF, 5 pk)


Bio Amp



Specifications

Product: FE132/FE135 Bio Amp


EMC: EN61326-1:2006

Connection type: Six-pin DIN/MS socket to fit 3-lead (FE132) Bio Amp cable(ronomed D-1340) or 5-Lead (FE135) Bio Amp Cable(ronomed D-1540)

Configuration: Isolated differential channel with isolated ground reerence

Input range: ± 5 µV to ± 100 mV ull scale in 14 steps (combined PowerLaband Bio Amp)

Input impedance: 200 MΩ differentialInput leakage current: < 3 µA

rms @ 240 V, 50 Hz

< 2 µArms

@ 120 V, 60 Hz

CMRR: > 85 dB (typically, 1–60 Hz)

IMRR: > 130 dB (to true earth, 50–60 Hz)

Noise: 1 Hz to 5 kHz < 1.3 µVrms

(< 8 µV peak-to-peak)

0.3 Hz to 1 kHz < 0.6 µVrms

0.1 Hz to 100 Hz < 0.35 µVrms (@ 200 samples/second)Accuracy: ± 1.5% (all ranges, within Bio Amp)

Non-linearity: < 0.2% within range

DC blocking: ± 1 V

Baseline restore: Automatic

Input pin diagram:

Shield

Reerence/Common

Negative input (−)

Positive input (+)CH1 Positive (+)

CH2 Positive (+)

CH2 Negative (−)

Reerence/Common Shield

None

NoneCH1 Negative (−)

Single Channel

Dual Channel



Te BP Amp is a galvanically isolated blood pressure amplifier that provides pressuremeasurements rom human and animals using suitable BP transducers. It is certified andapproved or human connection.

Note: For human application the transducer must be cold sterilized prior to use.


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BP Amp



Specifications

Product: FE117 BP Amp


EMC: EN61326-1:2006

Connection type: 6-pin socket to fit 6-pin Utah Medical 650-208 transducercable with a 4-pin transducer connection cable

Configuration: Isolated AC Bridge

Input range: 50 to 250 mmHg ull scale in 3 steps (combined PowerLab andBP Amp)

Sensitivity: Correct or 5 µV/V/mmHg transducer standard (~350 Ω

bridge)Input impedance: > 10 kΩ at 400 Hz AC

Input leakage current: < 3 µArms

at 240 V, 50 Hz

< 2 µArms

at 120 V, 60 Hz

Frequency response: –3 dB at 50 Hz

Accuracy: ± 2% (± 0.2 mmHg) all points, afer zero correction

Zeroing and offset: Automatic sofware-controlled ast zeroing, controlled by

internal 12-bit DAC; resolution = ± 0.2 mmHg (with suppliedtransducer)

Excitation: 5 Vrms

AC at 400 Hz ± 5%



Te Bridge Amp is a non-isolated bridge amplifier, which provides strain gaugemeasurements rom most DC bridge transducers, including orce transducers, displacementtransducers, pressure transducers and temperature probes. Te Bridge Amp is available in

single- (FE221), our- (FE224) or eight-channel (FE228) models.For ull usage and specification inormation see the Front-end Owners Guide installed withLabChart or available rom www.ADInstruments.com.

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Bridge Amp



Specifications

Product: FE221/FE224/FE228 Bridge Amp

EMC: EN61326-1:2006

Connection type: 8-pin DIN socket

Configuration: Differential

Input range: ± 200 µV to ± 5 V ull scale in 14 steps (combined PowerLaband Bridge Amp)

Input impedance: 2 × 1 MΩ (single-ended) 2 MΩ (differential)

CMRR (differential): 100 dB @ 50 Hz (typical)

Noise: < 1 µVrms

reerred to input at highest gain

Frequency response: –3 dB, 2 kHz maximum at all gains with the low-pass filter off

Accuracy: ± 0.5% (combined PowerLab and Bridge Amp)

Maximum input voltage: ± 10 V

Zeroing circuitry: Sofware-controlled, either manual or automatic

Internal offsetting range: ± 10 V (1–5 V range)

± 1 V (100–500 mV range)

± 100 mV (0.2–50 mV range)

Internal offset resolution: 16-bit (internal DAC) ± 32 000 steps about 0 V

Excitation voltage range: 0–20 V DC (± 10 V reerred to ground), adjusted by externalresistor

ransducer drive current: ± 45 mA maximum

Input pin diagram:

[6] None

[1] Excitation Positive (+)

[5/8] Excitation voltageprogramming resistor

[3] Input Positive (+)

[7] Ground

[4] Excitation Negative (−)

[2] Input Negative (−)



Te Galvanic Skin Response amplifier with suitable electrodes is designed to measurethe electrical conductance o the skin, which is used as an indication o psychologicalor physiological response. It is galvanically isolated or subject saety, and certified and

approved or human connection.For ull usage and specification inormation see the Front-end Owners Guide installed withLabChart or available rom www.ADInstruments.com.

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GSR Amp



Specifications

Product: FE116 GSR Amp


EMC: EN61326-1:2006

Connection type: 2 × 4 mm shrouded sockets. Custom cable with two shroudedbanana plugs and terminated with two dry, bright-plated,bipolar electrodes with Velcro attachment strap suitable oradult fingers

Configuration: ransormer isolation (AC bridge operation)

Input range: 1 to 40 μS ull scale in 6 steps (combined PowerLab and GSR

Amp)Input leakage current: < 3 μA

rms at 240 V, 50 Hz

< 2 μArms

at 120 V, 60 Hz

Frequency response: –3 dB at 1 Hz

Accuracy: ± 5%

Zeroing and offset: Automatic sofware-controlled ast zeroing, controlled byinternal 12-bit DAC; ± 0.2 μS resolution

Excitation: Constant-voltage AC excitation (22 mVrms

@75 Hz)

Current density: ≤0.5 μA cm–2



Te Neuro Amp EX is a galvanically isolated, low noise and high gain amplifier (suppliedwith headstage), which is ideal or extracellular recordings requiring a wide bandpass(0.1–5 kHz) and a high signal to noise ratio, especially in microneurography. Te device is

certified sae or human connection.For ull usage and specification inormation see the Front-end Owners Guide installed withLabChart or available rom www.ADInstruments.com.

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Neuro Amp EX



Specifications

Product: FE185 Neuro Amp EX


EMC: EN61326-1:2006

Connection type: Five-pin Redel connector

Configuration: One isolated differential channel with isolated groundreerence

Input range: ± 20 μV to ± 1 mV ull scale in 6 steps (combined PowerLab,Neuro Amp EX ront-end and headstage)

Input impedance: 100 MΩ

Low-pass filtering: Fourth-order Bessel filter, ± 3% accuracy.

Frequencies sofware-selectable: 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 5 kHz

High-pass filtering: First-order filter, ± 0.25% accuracy.

Frequencies sofware-selectable: 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 500 Hz

Notch filter: Second-order filter, –32 dB attenuation; 50 or 60 Hz requency(automatic sensing)



Te pH Amp is a non-isolated dual ront-end suitable or use with pH, ion-selective andpotentiometric redox electrodes. It can provide pH measurements in the range 0–14,electrode voltages to 2.0 V and temperature ranging rom 0 to 100 °C. It can also be used or

temperature compensated measurements or as an independent temperature sensor.For ull usage and specification inormation see the Front-end Owners Guide installed withLabChart or available rom www.ADInstruments.com.

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pH Amp



Specifications

Product: FE165 pH Amp

pH Section

Connection type: Insulated BNC socket

Configuration: High impedance, electrometer type

Input Range: ± 200 µV to ± 2 V ull scale in 13 steps (combined PowerLaband pH Amp)

Input impedance: 1013 Ω typical

Noise: < 1 µVrms

(< 4 µV p–p) with a bandwidth o DC – 10 Hz

Low pass filter: 10 Hz. (–3 dB requency)

Low pass filter accuracy: ± 3.0%

Low pass filter type: Bessel (2 pole)

Temperature Section

Connection type: 3 pin mini-audio jack

Configuration 100 Ω platinum RD (Resistance emperature Detector)

Output ranges: Range emperature °C Resolution °C

± 10 V ± 200 0.1

± 5 V ± 100 0.05

± 2 V ± 40 0.02

± 1 V ± 20 0.01

± 500 mV ± 10 0.01

Amplifier output: 0 V @ 0 °C, 50 mV/°C (actory set)

Accuracy: ± 0.2 °C

Temp

pH



Te Spirometer is a precision differential pressure transducer that measures the respirationflow rates rom humans or animals (using suitable flow head sizes). Te Spirometer andattached flow head unction together as a pneumotachometer, with an output signal

proportional to airflow.For ull usage and specification inormation see the Front-end Owners Guide installed withLabChart or available rom www.ADInstruments.com.

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Spirometer



Specifications

Product: FE141 Spirometer

EMC: EN61326-1:2006

Connection type: wo emale Luer fittings to enable connection to Flow Head via male Luer fittings and suitable tubing.

Configuration: Differential pressure input, ± 1" (2.5 cm) H2O (1.9 mmHg,

249 Pa)

Input range: ± 20 mV to ± 500 mV ull scale in 5 steps (combined PowerLaband Spirometer)

Pressure sensitivity: 0.5 V per inch (1.27 V per cm) H2O

Amplifier noise: < 150 µVrms @ 100 Hz < 50 µV

rms @ 10 Hz

< 35 µVrms

@ 1 Hz

emperature drif: 0.05% o ull scale per °C

Warm-up time: ~ 2 minutes

Maximum input pressure: ± 28.1"

H2O (7 kPa)

Response time: 1 ms (10–90% ull scale) at maximum bandwidth

Linearity: ± 0.5% ull scaleLow-pass filtering: 1, 10 or 100 Hz (sofware-selectable) using ourth-order Bessel

filter

Max zero pressure offset: < 1% ull scale, sofware removable

Zero offset correction: Sofware removed (up to ± 10% ull scale)



Te Stimulus Isolator is a galvanically isolated constant-current stimulator providing arange o pulse width rom 10 µs to 2.56 ms with a maximum current o 10 mA. Te unitprovides adjustable pulse amplitude, width, and requency. It is certified and approved or

human connection.For ull usage and specification inormation see the Front-end Owners Guide installed withLabChart or available rom www.ADInstruments.com.

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Stimulus Isolator



Specifications

Product: FE180 Stimulus Isolator


EMC: EN61326-1:2006

Connection type: wo shrouded 4 mm sockets

Configuration: Constant-current stimulator with hardware-limited repetitionrate

Output range: 100 µA, 1 mA, or 10 mA ull scale

Resolution: 1% o ull scale (1 µA, 10 µA, or 100 µA)

Compliance voltage: 100 V fixed

Pulse duration range: 0.01 to 2.56 ms in 0.01 ms steps

Duration accuracy: ± 0.01% +5/–0 µs

Repetition rate: up to 2000 Hz

Saety indicators: A single, multi-color indicator displays the isolated stimulatorstatus. A green flash indicates delivery o a valid stimulus. Ayellow flash indicates an out-o-compliance condition (OOC)

Saety switch: Isolating On-Off switch flicks down to disconnect quickly



Te Stimulator HC is an isolated constant-current stimulator with 100 V compliancedesigned to stimulate in vitro isolated nerve, muscle or tissue samples. It providesadjustable constant-current pulses o 10 microsecond to 4 milliseconds duration, o 0.1 to 30

Hz pulse requency and up to 100 mA pulse amplitude. It is NO approved or live subjectconnection!


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Specifications

Product: FE155 Stimulator HC

Saety: Not For Human Connection

EMC: EN61326-1:2006

Connection type: wo 2 mm touch-proo saety sockets

Configuration: Constant-current stimulator with hardware limited repetitionrate

Output range: 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA ull scale

Resolution: 1% o ull scale (10 µA, 100 µA, or 1 mA)

Compliance voltage: 100 V fixed

Pulse duration range: 0.02 to 5.12 ms in 0.02 ms steps

Duration accuracy: ± 0.01% +5/–0 µs

Repetition rate: up to 30 Hz

Saety indicators: A single, multi-color indicator displays the Stimulator HCstatus. A green flash indicates delivery o a valid stimulus. Ayellow flash indicates an out-o-compliance condition (OOC).

Saety switch: Isolating On-Off switch flicks down to disconnect quickly.



Extent

his Agreement is between ADInstruments Pty Ltd [‘ADI’] and the purchaser [‘the Purchaser’] o any ADI product — sotware, hardware or

both — and covers all obligations and liabilities on the part o ADI, the Purchaser, and other users o the product. he Purchaser (or any user)accepts the terms o this Agreement by using the product. Any changes to this Agreement must be recorded in writing and have ADI’s and thePurchaser’s consent.

Responsibilities

he Purchaser and any others using any ADI product agree to use it in a sensible manner or purposes or which it is suited, and agree to takeresponsibility or their actions and the results o their actions. I problems arise with an ADI product, ADI will make all reasonable eorts torectiy them. his service may incur a charge, depending on the nature o the problems, and is subject to the other conditions in this Agreement.

Statement of Intended Use

All ADInstruments manuactured products are intended or use in teaching and research applications and environments only. ADInstrumentsproducts are NO intended to be used as medical devices or in medical environments. hat is, no product supplied by ADInstruments isintended to be used to diagnose, treat, or monitor a subject. Furthermore no product is intended or the prevention, curing or alleviation odisease, injury or handicap.

Where a product meets IEC 60601-1 it is under the principle that:

1. it is a more rigorous standard than other standards that could be adopted and

2. it provides the most appropriate saety level or subjects and operators.

he choice to meet IEC 60601-1 is in no way to be interpreted to mean that a product:

1. is a medical device;

2. may be interpreted as a medical device;

3. is sae to be used as a medical device

General Limitations

ADI products are produced to high standards, and should perorm as described in the supplied documentation. here is a limited hardwarewarranty, and technical support is provided or all products. Nevertheless, since ADI products could be aected by external actors (or instance,

the computer system on which they run), absolute perormance and reliability cannot be guaranteed. No warranty, either expressed or impliedor statutory, other than that contained in this Agreement, is made in respect to ADI products. he Purchaser thereore assumes all risks as tothe perormance and reliability o the products, and the results gained using them. ADI is not responsible or any problems with the computersystem not directly related to ADI products. ADI neither assumes or authorizes any person to assume on its behal any liability in connection

with the sale, installation, service or use o its products. ADI shall not be held responsible or special, consequential or punitive damages o anykind arising out o sale, installation service or use o its products.

Hardware Warranty

ADI warrants that PowerLab Data Acquisition Units (PL preix)1 and Front-ends (FE preix)2 shall be ree rom deects in materials andworkmanship or ive (5) years rom the date o purchase. Other PowerLab Data Acquisition Units3, Front-ends4 and Pods5 shall be ree odeects in material and workmanship or three (3) years rom their date o purchase. ADI also warrants that ADI Specialized Data Recorders6and Instruments7 shall be ree o deects in material and workmanship or one (1) year rom their date o purchase. I there is such a deect,

ADI will repair or replace the equipment as appropriate, and the duration o the warranty shall be extended by the length o time needed orrepair or replacement.

o obtain service under this warranty, the Purchaser must notiy the nearest ADI oice, or Authorized Representative, o the deect beore thewarranty expires. he ADI or Representative oice will advise the Purchaser o the nearest service center address to which the Purchaser must

ship the deective product at his or her own expense. he product should be packed saely, preerably in its original packaging. ADI will payreturn shipping costs.

Hardware Warranty Limitations

his warranty applies only to the hardware speciied in this document and used under normal operating conditions and within speciication.Consumables, electrodes and accessories are not covered by this warranty. hird party equipment is covered by the manuacturer’s warranty. Itdoes not cover hardware modiied in any way, subjected to unusual physical, electrical or environmental stress, used with incorrectly wired or

substandard connectors or cables, or with the original identiication marks altered. ampering with or breaking o the Warranty Seal will also void the warranty. ADI does not warrant that equipment is suitable or any speciic purpose, other than that explicitly stated by ADI.

Product Types & Warranty Term

ADI manufactured products covered by five (5) year warranty1 Data Acquisition Units: PowerLab 35 series with PL preix2 Front-ends: ADI Front-end Signal Conditioners with FE preix.

ADI manufactured products covered by three (3) year warranty3 Data Acquisition Units: PowerLab 26 series with ML preix4 Front-ends: ADI Front-end Signal Conditioners with ML preix.5 Pods: he entire range o ADI Pod Signal Conditioners.

ADI manufactured products covered by one (1) year warranty6 Specialized Data Recorders: Metabolic Systems (e.g. ML240 PowerLab/8M Metabolic System)

Warranty & License Agreement



7 Instruments: Blood FlowMeter, Gas Analyzers, NIBP System (excluding transducers), SH Pump Controller.

Third Party Products (Including Transducers)

Products not manuactured by ADI are covered by the manuacturer’s warranty.

Accessories and Consumables

Accessories and Consumables are not covered by any type o warranty.

Software License

he Purchaser has the non-exclusive right to use the supplied ADI sotware. (he Purchaser’s employees or students, or instance, are entitled touse it, provided they adhere to this Agreement.) he Purchaser is permitted to make one backup copy o ADI sotware. Each separate purchaseo a sotware program, allows the Purchaser to install the sotware on up to three computers or use with one PowerLab data acquisition unit or

an Authorized Recording Device. hat is, the sotware can be used or analysis purposes on three separate computers, however a single licensecan only be used with one PowerLab unit or an Authorized Recording Device to perorm data acquisition at any one time. Departmental(multiple-user) licenses allow the Department to use the program on all computers situated within the Department, even i only one CD isprovided. See the accompanied Sotware License document or more inormation.

Controlling Law and Severability

his license shall be governed by the laws o the territory into which the sotware is sold, or i sold into the United States o America, by the

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Technical Support

he Purchaser is entitled to ree technical support or any ADI product or one year rom its date o purchase. Our technical support sta canprovide advice concerning installation and operation o ADI products. Services outside o this may incur a charge. echnical support sta willnot provide experimental protocols or procedural instructions or conducting experiments. However, inormation o this type may be providedin the supplied product documentation, or on ADI web sites.

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