nanoZ Impedance Tester

Plexon is pleased to offer the nanoZ™ multi-electrode impedance tester. It is specifically designed for rapidly measuring impedance or performing electrode impedance spectroscopy (EIS) for multichannel microelectrode arrays.

 

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Latest Software Downloads
nanoZ v1.4.0

Description

The nanoZ includes several inbuilt electroplating modes for automated electrode impedance matching, activation, and cleaning. As the nanoZ utilizes a very low test current and only requires a computer with a USB port, it is easy to use and ideal for both in vivo and in vitro applications.

The nanoZ comes packaged with the following.

  • 1.8m USB cable,
  • 32 channel NZA CAL calibration adaptor
  • DIP16 adaptor
  • 3-pin to alligator clip cable

Additionally, a Plexon/nanoZ adaptor specific to the headstage in use will be needed. We offer adapters for headstages with Omnetics connectors and Samtec connectors.

The nanoZ is fast, accurate and very easy to use, but only when using the appropriate adaptors bridging your electrodes to the nanoZ. Your Plexon Sales Engineer is ready to help evaluate the best set-up to meet your research needs.

*nanoZ is a trademark of the manufacturer White Matter LLC.

Technical Specs

The hardware, coupled with the nanoZ software offers the following at your fingertips:

Feature Specifications and Options Remarks
Channels Up to 64
Impedance working measurement range 1k to 100MΩ
Test frequencies 1Hz to 5kHz Default 1kHz sinusoid test waveform or other arbitrary user-defined waveforms.
Accuracy and precision 1kΩ display resolution
10k to 20MΩ with ≤ 2% error		 All channels matched to within 1%.
Test current 1nA RMS (max) Bias current of 50pA is typical; low test currents suitable for in vitro or in vivo.
Constant current electroplating ±5V compliance, ±12μA range with 100nA adjustment step resolution
Dimensions 81 x 70 x 12mm
3.2 x 2.8 x 0.47 inches
Weight 82g (2.9oz)
Onboard EEPROM Stores device-specific calibration values. Firmware updates installed via the USB interface.
Platform Windows® 10, 7, 2000, XP, XP64 and Vista With spare USB port.
SDK availability MATLAB® .MEX library for developing specialized user control applications.

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