The Power1401 mk 2 is our latest high-performance data acquisition interface. It uses advanced processor technology to give you all the power and flexibility you need in a state-of-the-art laboratory interface.
Power1401 mk 2 expansion units
Fast data acquisition and analysis
The Power1401 records waveform data, digital (event) and marker information, and can generate waveform and digital outputs simultaneously for real-time, multi-tasking experiment control. The Power1401 features an Intel XScale® processor and has on-board memory, to facilitate high speed data capture, independent waveform sample rates and complex on-line analysis, freeing valuable time for the host computer to perform other tasks, such as data manipulation and further analysis.
Expandable for advanced applications
The modular design of the Power1401 enables users to upgrade their systems to benefit from new technology with expansion modules for specialist signal processing.
Up to 48 channels of waveform input
512 Mbytes memory expandable to 1 Gbyte
Dynamically programmable amplifier option
User-selectable ±5V or ±10V input and output ranges
Synchronisation with other CED 1401s for large numbers of channels, all accurately timed
USB 2.0 or PCI via advanced high-speed serial connection
Waveform I/O
16 channels of 16-bit waveform input, switchable ±5V or ±10V
Up to 48 waveform inputs via expansion units 2701-3, -5 or -9
Maximum sampling rate: 1 MHz multi-channel, up to 2 MHz single channel
System accuracy and noise: 0.05% of full scale ±1.5 bits
Optional programmable gain x1, x2, x5, x10
4 waveform output channels, 16-bit, switchable ±5V or ±10V
Up to 8 waveform output channels via 2701-5 top box
Processor and memory
32-bit Intel 800 MHz XScale® processor
512 Mbyte of read-write memory, expandable to 1 Gbyte
Case and power supply
Size: 428 x 48 x 230mm (16.85 x 1.89 x 9.0 inch) (W x H x D)
Rack mount for standard 19 inch laboratory racks
Fan cooling for enhanced reliability
External 110-240V 50-60 Hz auto-sensing power supply, 45W approx.
12V DC option available for field/remote research applications
Digital I/O
16 digital inputs, 8 with change-of-state detection to µs accuracy
16 digital outputs with handshake lines for byte input and output
Synchronisation Synchronise (time lock) multiple Power1401s and Micro1401 mk 2s
Clocks and events
5 programmable clocks with 100nS resolution
BNC socket for clock inputs and event (clock start) connections
Host interface
USB 2.0 or PCI via advanced high-speed serial connection
Expansion units
For users who require more inputs and outputs than are available on the standard unit, we offer several expansion options in the form of top-boxes.
Waveform input options
ADC16 - 16 additional channels of waveform input, optionally with programmable gain.
PGA16 - 16 additional waveform channels with a wide range of programmable gains.
PGF8 - 8 channels of tracking filter with PLL synthesiser.
Spike2 Expansion - 8 additional channels of waveform input, 2 further channels of waveform output and 6 event input BNCs.
Signal Expansion - 8 additional channels of waveform input, a total of 8 channels of waveform output and 2 digital output BNCs.
The Power1401 base unit may optionally have programmable gains from x1 to x10.
Also available is the Event Expander - stand-alone 12-channel event expansion in addition to the 8 dedicated change of state inputs. This can also be used with a Micro1401 and 1401plus.
Compatibility
Software compatible with CED 1401, 1401plus and Micro1401 at application level
Drivers for Windows 98SE, Me, NT 2000, XP, XP64, Vista and Windows 7.
USB operation requires Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or later.
USB operation requires Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or later.
