Pod Expander
The 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.
Overview
The 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.
Note that some early MacLab and PowerLab systems manufactured before December 1997 do not support the operation of the Pod Expander.
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Key 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.
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Details and Tech Specs
Technical
- 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
- Dimensions (h × w × d): 70 mm × 240 mm × 260 mm (2.76" × 9.45" × 10.2")
- Weight: 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz)
- Operating temperature range: 0 to 90 % humidity (non-condensing)
All specifications were tested at the time of printing and are subject to change.
Product Code
Compatibility
FE305
| Operating System | Recommended Hardware | Alternate Hardware | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LabChart Lightning | Windows / Mac | Traditional PowerLab | PowerLab C + Front End Interface |
| LabChart 8 | Windows / Mac | Traditional PowerLab | PowerLab C + Front End Interface |
Requirements
The following versions of software are required for the Pod Expander and Pod support:
| Windows |
|---|
| LabChart v 6 or later |
| Chart v 3.4.8 or later |
| Scope v 3.6.3 or later |
| Macintosh |
|---|
| LabChart v 6 or later |
| Chart v 3.6.3 or later |
| Scope v 3.6.3 or later |
Note: Earlier software versions do not support the Pod Expander or Pods.
