Electroantennogram Instrumentation

SPECIFICATIONS 1.0 Specifications Description: Item Name: 2-Channel BT Acquisition Controller, Type IDAC-2 BT incl. SW Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Each Minimum Requirements: 1. 2-channel signal recording system optimised for EAG and GC-EAD signals 2. Connects by Bluetooth to the computer; No external power needed. 3. Powered by Battery; charging through USB 4. 6-8 hrs operation time with one charge 5. Very low noise because no galvanic connections to the computer 6. Auto- and manual offset control and filter functions available through software. 7. Compatible with Syntech EAG and GC-EAD software. 8. Suitable for application in the field (NOT suitable for SSR recording) 9. Includes Software for EAG and GC/EAD SIGNAL RECORDING and ANALYSIS PROGRAM, with additional requirements: a. For use with Syntech IDAC data acquisition systems b. Auto zero on trigger signal of base line and time base c. Real-time recording and display of ElectroAntennogram signals (EAG) d. Calculation and display of EAG maxima and Normalized values e. Calculation and display of means and standard deviations Item Name: 4-Channel USB Acquisition Controller, Type, IDAC-4 incl. SW Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Each Minimum Requirements: 1. 4-channel amplifier / data-acquisition system for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2. For use with any PC (and portables) with USB port. 3. Real-time on screen display of all signals before and during recording. 4. Fully software programmable: Gain, Offset, Filters, Command inputs, etc. -- 1 of 4 -- 5. 50/60 Hz filter and zero offset control; special EAG filter 6. Sampling rate (1/s - 100k/s) adjustable for each channel individually 7. Powered inputs for active sensors and headstages (Probes) 8. Voice comments can be recorded with data 9. All inputs and outputs galvanically isolated 10. DIRECT OUTPUTS for up to 8 external solenoids (valves) and actuators 11. DIRECT OUTPUTS for 2 proportional actuators (lights, flow controllers, motors, etc.) 12. Programmable time sequence of actuator (solenoids and motors) outputs 13. Graphical time sequence actuator control program 14. Actuator sequence runs simultaneously with signal acquisition 15. Includes Software for AutoSpike for EAG and ACTIONPOTENTIAL RECORDING, with additional requirements: a. For use with any Syntech IDAC data acquisition systems b. Comfortable WINDOWS user interface c. Real-time recording of action potential trains d. Sampling rates 1 - 50.000 per s; Resolution 16 bits e. Full wave capture; Spike capture up to 7 hours f. Interactive spike extraction and classification g. Amplitude drift correction function h. Amplitude discrimination in 128 classes i. Interval plot and interval histogram j. Spikes/bin and frequency plot k. Pre-and post trigger time settings; Auto-trigger on adjustable signal level l. Dual real-time amplitude histogram calculation and display m. Signal averaging by means of multiple alternating stimulation n. Graphic output in Windows metafile format (copy/paste) o. Extensive print options of all graphic output and numeric data p. SAPID compatible file format q. ASCII data input and output Item Name: COMBI - EAG Probe PRG-3 Quantity: 1 -- 2 of 4 -- Unit Type: Each Minimum Requirements: 1. For use with electrically conductive gel and glass pipette electrodes 2. Including 2 interchangeable antenna holders 3. Suitable for filiform antenna. 4. Including 2 stainless steel electrode holders for glass pipette 5. High input impedance 10x input stage Item Name: Electrode gel, Tube Quantity: 2 Unit Type: Each Minimum Requirements: 1. Must be compatible with the Syntech Combi-EAG Probe PRG-3 Item Name: Glass mixing tube, bended Quantity: 2 Unit Type: Each Minimum Requirements: 1. This tube for delivering sample to the instrument must be compatible with the Syntech system and all other items on this list. • Place of Delivery 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Bldg 004, Rm 012, Beltsville, MD 20705 Deliveries are best made from loading dock area in rear of building. Elevators may not be operational. • Delivery Schedule Item QTY Unit Place of Delivery Delivery Date 1. 2-Channel BT Acquisition Controller, Type IDAC-2 BT incl. SW 2. 4-Channel USB Acquisition Controller, Type, IDAC-4 incl. SW 3. COMBI - EAG Probe PRG-3 4. Electrode gel, Tube 5. Glass mixing tube, bended 1 1 1 2 2 ea ea ea ea ea 10300 Baltimore Avenue, Bldg 004, Rm 012 Beltsville, MD 20705 ASAP -- 3 of 4 -- • Delivery Point of Contact 1. David Green, Cell: 443-910-8067, e-mail: david.green3@usda.gov 2. Dr. Mohamed Ahmed, Cell: 615-554-1980, e-mail: mohamed.ahmed@usda.gov Additional Requirements 1. Security Requirements: An escort is required for entry into our facility. Please contact one of the POC's listed above when arriviving. 2. Warranty Requirements: At least a one-year warranty is required. -- 4 of 4 --