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Faster Automatic Detection and Analysis of Peaks
Automatically detect, analyze and report non-overlapping peaks in recorded data, either online or offline using the MLS380 Peak Analysis Module.
 PA_Tip.pdf (297 KB)
Noise Reduction with Filtering
Electrical interference in labs can make obtaining quality recordings difficult at times. ADInstruments Chart software provides a number of filtering options (hardware and software) for removing noise from these recorded signals.
Noise_Reduction.pdf (284 KB)
Automatic Detection and Analysis of ECG Signals
The ADInstruments ECG Analysis Module for Chart software provides fast and powerful online or offline analysis of animal and human ECG signals.
Auto_ECG_Analysis_Tip.pdf (298 KB)
Automatic Detection and Analysis of Cardiovascular Pressure Waveforms
Automatically detect, analyze and report cardiovascular parameters from
arterial or ventricular pressure signals, either online or offline,
using the MLS370 Blood Pressure Module.
Auto_Cardio_Tip.pdf (167 KB)
Preset Comments
Preset Comments are comments you can set up to insert automatically in response to certain types of events. These can be events such as function key presses, digital bit events and Stimulator events.
PresetComments.pdf (144 KB)
Cyclic Measurements
The Cyclic Measurements feature in Chart v5.2.2 or later for Windows allows processing of periodic waveform signals online or offline, converting data from the incoming signal into computed data on another channel. A number of measurements are available including rate, period, mean and frequency.
cyclic.pdf (169 KB)
Cardiac Output Technique
Measuring cardiac output in animals such as mice, rats through to rabbits is made easy with the ADInstruments Cardiac Output System which includes a T-type Pod, Ultra-Fast T-Type Thermocouple, Cardiac Output Accessory Kit and the Cardiac Output Module for easy calculation of cardiac output from recorded thermodilution curves.
COSystem.pdf (131 KB) COTechnique.pdf (153 KB)
Signal Filtering
Have you ever wondered what type of filter options to use for your application? The Signal Filtering Application Note explains the difference between hardware and software filters, and the subsets within these two groups. It illustrates the effects of each filter and provides advice to optimize data collection and analysis using hardware and software filters.
SignalFiltering.pdf (145 KB)
Exporting Chart Data As Images
When preparing papers for publication, it is important to be able to export signal recordings into images. There are several ways to export picture files when using Chart (Win or Mac) software.
ExportingChartImages-FAQ-05A.pdf (41 KB)
Removing Noise from Data using Chart Filters
Working in labs with electrical interference can make obtaining quality recordings difficult at times. While finding and removing the source of such interference is preferred, with a basic understanding of the filtering options within Chart 5, one can still obtain clean data.
RemovingNoisefromData.pdf (38 KB)
Radnoti Isolated Perfused Heart
This note describes the technique and equipment involved in conducting studies on the isolated perfused heart system using a Working Heart or Langendorff modes.
Radnoti.pdf (235 KB)
8 (GT205) and 16 (GT201) Channel Bio Amps
This technique note provides detailed specifications and an FAQ on the 8 channel and 16 channel bio amplifiers.
M_g.BSamp.pdf (107 KB)
Radnoti Tissue-Organ Bath Principles
This document describes the principles involved in performing isolated tissue-organ experiments.
RadnotiPrinciples.pdf (95 KB)
Quick Time Capture Movie Compression
A technique note describing the procedure for copying the synchronization data track from an original movie captured in Quicktime to a compressed movie.
QuickTimeCapture.pdf (41 KB)
Intraventricular Pressure Measurement in a Langendorff Preparation
This document describes how to construct a fluid-filled, balloon-tipped catheter for measuring intraventricular pressure in a Langendorff experiment. The balloon provides a closed system from which pressure measurements may be made, and intraventricular pressure (i.e. left ventricular developed pressure [LVDP]) determined.
Balloon_Catheter.pdf (92 KB)
Glassware Maintenance and Post Experimental Cleanup
This document provides detailed instructions on the maintenance and cleaning of Radnoti and PanLab organ baths. If you use one of these Organ Bath Systems, it is recommended that these instructions are followed.
Glassware.pdf (65 KB)
Cardiac Output Technique
Measuring cardiac output in small animals such as mice and rats is made easy with the ADInstruments Cardiac Output System which includes a T-type Pod, Ultra-Fast T-Type Thermocouple, Cardiac Output Accessory Kit and the Cardiac Output Module for easy calculation of cardiac output from recorded thermodilution curves.
COTechnique.pdf (153 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PowerLab have bipolar inputs,unipolar inputs or both? Does PowerLab filter signals with analog or digital filters? Can the display show the data prior to and after filtering? Get answers to these and many more questions in our FAQ document.
faq_05a.pdf (39 KB)
Analyzing Peaks in Waveforms
The Peak Parameters Extension (for Chart v5 Win and Mac) quantifies the salient features of positive and negative peaks. Analysis is as easy as highlighting a peak in a waveform and selecting Peak Parameters from the Window menu. The extension is available free of charge from Software Updates.
PeakParaWin.pdf (345 KB) PeakParaMac.pdf (233 KB)
Exporting with Data Pad and OLE
Learn how to use the powerful Data Pad feature for extracting experimental values and how to link and export data in real time to OLE supported software such as Microsoft® Excel.
DataPadOle.pdf (363 KB)
Making Intraventricular Pressure Balloon Catheters
If you are using intravascular blood pressure catheters to measure ventricular pressure, this document provides 'tried and tested' methods for making catheter balloons.
Balloon_Catheter-05B.pdf (92 KB)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Compatible Transducers
ADInstruments carries a range of MRI safe of compatible transducers including laser Doppler blood flow meter probes, Mikro-Tip® pressure catheters, GSR electrodes and respiratory belt transducers. See: MRI compatible products.
Calibrating Blood Pressure Transducers
Prior to recording pressure data users should take steps to determine an appropriate voltage and pressure range, zero the transducer, and most importantly, calibrate the transducer.
PressureCalib.pdf (137 KB)
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