Pod Expander

Overview:

The ML305 Pod Expander is a front-end designed to provide Pod support on MacLab and PowerLab models that do not have built-in Pod connections. It provides 4 Pod inputs and is compatible with all Pod models.

The following versions of software are required for the Pod Expander and Pod support:

  WINDOWS                         MACINTOSH
• LabChart v6 or later        • LabChart v6 or later
• Chart v3.4.8 or later        • Chart v3.6.3 or later
• Scope v3.6.3 or later       • Scope v3.6.3 or later

Note: Earlier software versions do not support the Pod Expander or Pods. Some early models of MacLab/4S, /8S and /16S systems along with PowerLab/4S, /8S and/16S systems manufactured before December 1997 do not support the operation of the Pod Expander. For more information on compatibility with your PowerLab/MacLab please contact your nearest ADInstruments representative.

Hardware:
ADInstruments signal conditioners only function with PowerLab data acquisition units and therefore are not suitable for use with other data acquisition systems.

Features:

• The ability to add up to four Pod devices to a MacLab or PowerLab hardware unit that has no built in Pod support.
• The necessary switching and power distribution for each Pod.
• Software-control, the software will periodically scan each Pod input on the Pod Expander to see if a Pod is attached. If it finds one, the Pod will be installed on that channel.

Applications:

Specifications:

• Maximum number of Pods: 4
• Internal gain: x 1 (internal differential buffering)
• Output voltage: Same as Pod output voltage (±5 V max)
• Input configuration: Differential (fixed)
• Input impedance: ~1 MΩ
• Frequency response: DC – 25 kHz nominal
• Max. input voltage ±10 V
• DC drift: 3 μV/°C
• Pod power supply: ±5 V, 100 mA maximum per supply rail
• Operating conditions: 0 – 35 °C, 0 – 90 % humidity (non-condensing)
• Input connector: 8-pin DIN
• Enclosure size: 200 mm (w) x 65 mm (h) x 250 mm (d) (7.9" x 2.6" x 9.8")
• Weight: 1.5 kg (~3 lb)
• Operating temperature range: 0 to 90 % humidity (non-condensing)

All specifications were tested at the time of printing and are subject to change.