PowerLab

Data with Integrity

 

Re-engineered for 
unparalleled flexibility
Research without boundaries

PowerLab C

 
 
 

PowerLab C is a digital data acquisition device at the heart of a modular system that provides unparalleled flexibility for researchers looking to invest in customizable, reliable, solutions for both now, and in the future.

Modular System Options

PowerLab C Series Devices

Instrument Interface
Connect analog instruments / simple DAQ

PowerLab C
Synchronized DAQ and power management

Front End Interface
Connect analog ADInstruments signal conditioners / simple DAQ

Analog compatible

Based on modern digital architecture, PowerLab C integrates data from up to four C Series compatible USB-C devices. Our first two C Series compatible devices are the Instrument Interface and the Front End Interface. When connected to the PowerLab C, these Interfaces allow you to integrate any existing analog technology, ADInstruments or otherwise, with sub-µS synchronization and seamlessly stream data into one software platform (LabChart 8 or LabChart Lightning) for analysis. So you can invest in the future while still being able to use existing equipment in your lab!

Digital framework for the future

Looking forward, we are planning a complete product pipeline of C Series digital DAQ devices, so you can sample data with unparalleled precision and time synchronization across all aspects of your research.

Modular

Provides a modular data acquisition system that can grow as your research requirements grow

  • Create a simple setup of one device connected to a computer via a C Series Interface,
  • Connect multiple devices via C Series Interfaces with a PowerLab C,
  • Or chain multiple PowerLab C units together for even greater sampling capacity

Powerful and Portable

PowerLab C provides unique power management options for increased portability and system customization

  • Can be powered from mains, laptop or portable battery pack for increased portability in different experimental setups
  • Can power other USB-PD compliant devices… fun fact, it is the most powerful USB-C power delivery device on the market!
  • Sophisticated power management of up to 4 devices at 100W each
 
PowerLab C - Research without boundaries

  • Powered by standard USB-PD
  • Adaptive mains filtering (when using a mains powered PowerLab C)
  • PowerLab Event Link (PEL) gives low latency inter-device communication for advanced real time applications
  • Seamless firmware updates in LabChart 8 and LabChart Lightning
  • IEC60601-1 Compliance
  • 5 year warranty

 
DAQ System

PowerLab C

PowerLab C is a digital data acquisition device that provides adaptive mains filtering, power management for peripheral devices (max 100W via USB-PD) and sub-µS time synchronization for up to four C Series compatible USB-C devices (currently up to 32 channels).

PowerLab C

Features

  • PowerLab C can be powered from mains, PC port, AUX port

    Can be powered from mains, PC port, AUX port

  • RGB Power LED to indicate power source

  • Connects up to 4 devices

    Connects up to 4 devices

  • ‘PowerLab Event Link (PEL)’ facilitates sub-µS time synchronization

    ‘PowerLab Event Link (PEL)’ facilitates sub-µS time synchronization

  • Daisy chain for increased sampling capacity

    Daisy chain for increased sampling capacity

C Series Interfaces

Instrument Interface

 

Instrument Interface

ce PLCI1

Provides 4 channels of input capability from any analog instrument to the PowerLab C. Up to 100kHz sampling on 4 channels. 20mV to 10 V range.

Configuration options

With PowerLab C connectivitySee setup
Benefits from adaptive mains filtering, sub-µS time synchronization with other C Series compatible devices.

Connect directly to computer connectivitySee setup
Perfect solution for simple setups where only one instrument interface is required.

Front End Interface

 

Front End Interface

ce PLCF1

Converts analog data from existing (and majority of legacy) ADInstruments Front-Ends such as Bridge Amps and Bio-Amps, so that they can be digitally sampled by the PowerLab C. Up to 8 channels at 50 kHZ, or 4 channels at 100 kHz. Comes in 1, 2, 4 and 8 channel variants (different cables).

Configuration options

With PowerLab C connectivitySee setup
Benefits from adaptive mains filtering, sub-µS time synchronization with other C Series compatible devices, enough power for any Front End.

Connect directly to computer connectivitySee setup
Perfect solution for simple setup, does not apply to Octal Front Ends.

Instrument Interface configured with PowerLab C
Instrument Interface configured with direct connection to computer
Front End Interface configured with PowerLab C

Front End Interface configured with direct connection to computer

Disclaimer: Analog I/O cable not shown

 

Software Connectivity

Enabling Discovery

Designed specifically for life science data, LabChart provides up to 32 channels for data display and analysis options that are powerful and easy to use. Auto-recognition of PowerLabs and other LabChart compatible hardware.

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Data acquisition and     
analysis re-imagined

LabChart Lightning is the latest iteration of our easy to use data acquisition and analysis software. While supporting many similar features to LabChart 8, including auto-recognition of PowerLabs and other compatible hardware, LabChart Lightning has been completely re-imagined to focus on combining power, ease of use and data integrity.

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Industry-Leading Data Acquisition Hardware

Data Acquisition Hardware - PowerLab C

ADInstruments’ line of data acquisition products are engineered for unparalleled accuracy and precision in data collection. Unleash your research potential with our specialized suite of DAQ hardware including DAQ devices, transducers, instruments and signal conditioners. Our PowerLab platform sits at the heart of this modular system, enabling unprecedented configuration and flexibility for both research and educational data acquisition applications.

PowerLabs integrate the DAQ system, permitting streamlined transduction of physical phenomenon to digital signals, calibration of measurement systems, and signal conditioning. High-speed sampling rates ensures precise and reliable data acquisition. PowerLab seamlessly interfaces with our LabChart DAQ software enabling advanced data analysis, automation and real-time data recording far surpassing that of traditional data loggers.

The PowerLab C is a high-quality DAQ device, re-engineered for the future. Modern digital signal architecture with USB-C permits unparalleled time synchronization across all digital input modules. Integration with our Instrument and Front-End Interfaces also allows for analog signal compatibility with any existing analog input devices or measurement applications. PowerLab C in parallel with ADInstruments’ suite of data acquisition products promises to propel your workflow into the future.

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