NeuroLight Stimulator
Model PX.NL.STIM
- Current output range: 0-100microA
- Compatible with OmniPlex and other data acquisition systems
- Compatible with Carousel commutators
- GUI control for all µLEDs
- Grouped control
- Independent control
- Pattern generation, with constants and ramps
- For use with our 12 channel µLED NeuroLight stimulating headstage
- Digital inputs for automatic control
- Programmable Digital outputs for time-locking with neural recordings
- External control of stimulating start/stop
Details
The Plexon NeuroLight Stimulator is a USB3 device designed specifically for current stimulation of µLEDs on up to four NeuroLight Optoelectrode probes. With the NeuroLight Stimulator, you can control each of the twelve µLEDs individually, in groups, or all together.
Specifications
| Feature | Specifications and Options | Remarks |
| Hardware | NeuroLight Stimulator Box | |
| Electrode Compatibility | NeuroLight or other optoelectrode | Contact Sales Engineer to ask if your optoelectrode is compatible |
| Number of Parallel Headstages | 1-4 | Up to 4 µLED stimulating headstages can be used simultaneously. |
| Analogue Output Channels | Up to 4 | Each channel offers independently controllable output. |
| µLED Synchronisation | Capable | µLEDs can be stimulated individually, in groups or all together. |
| Stimulation Modes | Current | |
| Current output | 0-100mA | Current output for driving optoelectrodes. |
| Voltage Output | 0-5V | Voltage output for controlling a third-party laser. |
| Temporal Resolution | 100µs | |
| Digital Inputs | 32 | Two per channel. May be used to start and stop stimulation on individual channels. *See pin map below |
| Digital Outputs | 32 | Four per channel. *See pin map below |
| Minimum Trigger Pulse Width | 200µs | |
| Arbitrary Waveform Update Rate | 10kHz | |
| Commutator Compatiblity | Carusel Commutator R2S2-Vertical | |
| Dimensions | 152 x 218 x 46 mm 5.98 x 8.58 x 1.8 inches |
Includes feet, switches, and connectors in length and height. |
| Weight |
0.72kg 1.6 lbs |
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| NeuroLight Stimulator incudes |
– µLED Stimulator box – USB Type-C to USB-A 3.1 Cable – Power Supply |
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| Software | NeuroLight Stimulator Software | |
| Pattern Generation | Capable | NeuroLight Stimulator Software is capable of generating complex signal patterns independently per µLED. |
Digital Inputs
The NeuroLight Stimulator channels can be started and stopped through the digital input pins on the stimulator hardware.
Each channel has a corresponding digital input pin. A high (+3.3V) level on a pin will start the channel assigned to that pin, and a low (0V) level will stop the channel.
The channel will only start if it’s armed.
Digital Outputs
The NeuroLight Stimulator channels can be monitored through the digital output pins on the stimulator hardware.
By default, the DO pin for each channel goes high (+3.3V) when that channel is playing, and low (0V) when it is stopped. This behavior can be altered in the settings.
Downloads
Product Manuals
Software Downloads
Related Products
Plexon NeuroLight Optoelectrode
Model PX.NL
Plexon Inc and NeuroLight Technologies LLC have partnered to offer the NeuroLight Optoelectrode, a customizable electrode capable of optogenetic-control of local neural circuits in awake, behaving studies; square-wave excitation for precise timing control, sine-wave excitation for graded modulation, and chronic optogenetics where a microdrive is used for fine-tune positioning.
