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Amplifier VA-10 Voltammetry / Amperometry

The VA-10 from npi electronic GmbH is an amplifier designed for voltammetry and amperometry, combining ease of use with picoamp sensitivity. It enables precise voltammetric recordings to be made over a wide voltage range (±1000 to ±2000 mV) and DC amperometry to be used easily thanks to its built-in voltage source. Compatible with carbon fibre electrodes and in vivo recording, it offers multiple Bessel filters, adjustable gain and a very high input impedance to detect the weakest signals. Also available as a module for the EPMS-07 system, it is a high-performance solution for sensitive electrochemical measurements.

Features of theVA-10 amplifier

Amplifier for voltammetry and amperometry

  • Easy-to-use amplifier for voltammetric recordings
  • Detects the smallest signals with picoampere sensitivity
  • FCV in the range +/-1000 mV or +/-2000 mV
  • Easy DC amperometry with built-in voltage source
  • Connection with carbon fibre electrodes
  • In vivo recording with optional mini-heastages (also multi-channel)
  • Also available as a module for the EPMS-07 system

Technical characteristics of theVA-10 amplifier

Caractéristique Valeur
Input voltage range ±1200 mV
Operating voltage ±12 V
Case Size: 40 x 70 x 20 mm, pilot shielding (ORDER potential)
Mounting plate 50 x 70 mm, non-conductive
Electrode connector Driven shield (COMMAND potential)
Ground connector 1 mm connector (black)
Pilot shield output 1 mm connector (red)
Input resistance >1013 Ω
Current range ±20 nA
Feedback resistor 500 MΩ (other values on request)
OUTPUTS Impedance 250 Ω
FILTERED: BNC connector, sensitivity selectable with GAIN switch, FILTERED with LP Bessel FILTER
UNFILTERED: BNC connector, sensitivity selectable with GAIN switch
INPUTS Resistance 1 MΩ
VOLTAGE SOURCE CONTROL VOLTAGE set by 10-turn potentiometer, range: (1000 mV, polarity selectable with polarity switch (+, 0, -), display XXXX mV
CONTROL VOLTAGE INPUT BNC connector, sensitivity: /10, also displayed
LP FILTER Bessel FILTER 8 poles 16 corner frequencies 20, 50, 100, 200, 300 500, 700, 1k, 1.3k, 2k, 3k, 5k, 8k, 10k, 13k, 20k Hz (other values on request)
Other features NOISE <1 pA GAIN rotary switch 7 positions (x0.5, x1, x2.5, x5, x10, x25, x50 mV/pA) (other values on request)
POWER SUPPLY REQUIRED 115/230 V AC, 60/50 Hz, fuse 0.4/0.2 A, slow-blow
DIMENSIONS 19″ rackable cabinet, 19″ (483 mm), 10″ (250 mm), 3,5″ (88 mm)

Documentation

VA-10 Amplifier brochure

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