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PowerLab vs MacLab

 

PowerLab and MacLab recording units
PowerLab and MacLab

The name "PowerLab" is interchangeable with the name "MacLab". Either of these recording units can be used on a Windows or Mac computer (MacLab units may require a minor upgrade.)

The original MacLab units were developed in the late 1980's to run with only Macintosh computers. Since then ADInstruments software applications (LabChart and Scope) have been developed for Windows as well as MacOS. The recording units were renamed 'PowerLab' several years ago to reflect the cross-platform nature of the system.

As long as your PowerLab or MacLab has a SCSI or USB connector, you will be able to use it on both Windows and Mac systems.

E, S, SP, /20, /25 and /30 Series PowerLabs/MacLabs

Over the years, ADInstruments has continued to improve its recording units. Sampling speeds have increased, the number of channels has been extended, SCSI and USB connections have been introduced, and support for additional Front-ends and Pods has been included. This has led to the production of a number of models which can be grouped into E, S, SP, /20, /25 and /30 series PowerLabs.

No Longer Supported
  • MacLab /4
  • MacLab /8


E Series
  • MacLab /8e
  • PowerLab /400
  • PowerLab /410
  • PowerLab /200
  • PowerLab /800
  • PowerLab /415


S Series
/S Units: SCSI only
  • PowerLab /4S
  • PowerLab/8S
  • PowerLab/16S
/SP Units: USB & SCSI
  • PowerLab /4SP
  • PowerLab /8SP
  • PowerLab /16SP
  • PowerLab 4ST


20 Series: USB only
  • PowerLab 2/20
  • PowerLab 4/20
  • PowerLab 4/20T


25 Series: High Speed USB (USB 2.0)
  • PowerLab 2/25
  • PowerLab 4/25
  • PowerLab 4/25T


30 Series
  • PowerLab 4/30
  • PowerLab 8/30
  • PowerLab 16/30

Software and hardware specifications, including feature sets, are generally specific to the E, S, SP, /20, /25 and /30 series. You will find these terms used throughout this web site, so determine which type of PowerLab you have using the table above.

Due to the difficulty in sourcing and stocking spare parts for older units, ADInstruments, whilst making every attempt to support and service all units, can no longer support the E Series models, namely /4, /8, /2e and /4e.

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