PowerLab Data Acquisition Systems

The 26-series are high-performance digital data acquisition and analysis systems for use in life science research. They offer comprehensive data recording, display and analysis features designed for research in the fields of human and animal physiology, pharmacology, neurophysiology, biology, zoology, biochemistry and biomedical engineering. 

The Powerlab Series 35 platforms have been discontinued and are now replaced by the Powerlab C Platform.  The range of signal conditioners for bridge, biopotential and pods require addition of an appropriate “Powerlab C Front End Interface”.  For acquisition of external signals from other devices one or more four channel Instrument Interfaces is/are required.  To ensure that your system is properly configured as a complete setup that meets your experimental needs, please contact your local HBio account executive, email us at sales@harvardapparatus.com or call us at 800-597-0580.  In Europe, please call +49 7665 92000 or email sales@hugo-sachs.de.

The system has 16-bit resolution (hardware and software supported) and is capable of recording at speeds of up to 200,000 samples per second (400 kHz aggregate). Communication is via High Speed USB (2.0 or 3.0). Research PowerLabs provide 16-bit resolution on all gain ranges for high resolution on even the smallest of signals. Each channel has individual filters and noise reduction circuitry for minimal channel crosstalk and signal noise. All research PowerLabs have at least 1 analog output, a trigger input and offer a 5-year product warranty.

Features

PowerLab Flexibility

• Intuitive and powerful LabChart software allows researchers to concentrate on the science. With no programming required, the software is mastered quickly and provides comprehensive recording, display and analysis features.
• Combine with Harvard Apparatus research systems to create complete solutions for virtually any bio-research application.
• Available with 2 or 4 acquisition channels.
• Detects a broad range of signals simultaneously via multiple devices and transducers, at adjustable sampling frequencies.
• Analog outputs for external device control or stimulation protocols.
• DIN connectors for pre-calibrated transducers and low-cost amplifiers.
• Digital input and output connectors for signaling to/from external devices.

LabChart Software

• Suitable for research on any species from humans to mice to flies.
• Capable of continuous recording and display of data, perform online or offline calculations, display numerous analysis windows and automatically extract data.
• Configurable recording parameters, including settings, calibrations and computed values, saved in a single file.

 System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 7 and later or MacIntosh OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion and later.
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4 and later.
• Internet Explorer 8.0 or later.
• USB-2 or USB-3 interface for operation with PowerLab.
• Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 768 to support common projector settings.
• Recent Intel or AMD processor and 2 Gb or more of system memory will be enough.

 All PowerLab Data Acquisition Systems include:

• LabChart or LabChart Pro Software
• Cable Kit Including Power Cord, BNC to BNC Test Cable, USB Cable
• Getting Started with PowerLab Manual
• Finger Pulse Transducer