Multiple D360 amplifier systems may be connected to a single PC allowing multiples of 8 channels to be controlled by one PC system.  Electrode connection is via touch-proof 1.5mm (DIN 42 802) sockets on the headbox and signal output to your chosen acquisition device is possible either through the eight BNC connectors on the front panel or a pair of “D” connectors at the rear of the main unit. Because the Windows compatible D360 Control Software can run in parallel with your data acquisition program, adjustments to the amplifier settings or tasks such as impedance checking and de-blocking can be made while still monitoring data collection.

Among the features included in the D360 are electrode impedance checking and de-block.  Impedance checking can be activated from the headstage or control software and impedances levels are indicated in the software or via LEDs conveniently located on the headstage.  Thresholds for the impedance levels are fully customisable by the user. The de-block facility can also be accessed via the software or headstage and allows the input circuitry to be stabilised more quickly following electrode placement or movement.  D360 Amplifiers now include an external de-block BNC input, which allows the operator to remotely “gate” the de-block function of the amplifier with a TTL-high command. This can be useful for D360 operators who need the amplifier to detect responses with short latency, following a magnetic stimulus pulse.  De-blocking while the stimulus is delivered can enhance the recovery time of the amplifier circuitry.

Importantly, the D360 has analogue signal outputs making it compatible with the majority of commercially available data acquisition systems, so users are not restricted to any particular acquisition and analysis software.