PowerLab C is a digital data acquisition device at the heart of a modular system that provides unparalleled flexibility for researchers looking to invest in customizable, reliable, solutions for both now, and in the future.
Modular System Options
Instrument Interface
Connect analog instruments / simple DAQ
PowerLab C
Synchronized DAQ and power management
Front End Interface
Connect analog ADInstruments signal conditioners / simple DAQ
Analog compatible
Based on modern digital architecture, PowerLab C integrates data from up to four C Series compatible USB-C devices. Our first two C Series compatible devices are the Instrument Interface and the Front End Interface. When connected to the PowerLab C, these Interfaces allow you to integrate any existing analog technology, ADInstruments or otherwise, with sub-µS synchronization and seamlessly stream data into one software platform (LabChart 8 or LabChart Lightning) for analysis. So you can invest in the future while still being able to use existing equipment in your lab!
Digital framework for the future
Looking forward, we are planning a complete product pipeline of C Series digital DAQ devices, so you can sample data with unparalleled precision and time synchronization across all aspects of your research.
Modular
Provides a modular data acquisition system that can grow as your research requirements grow
- Create a simple setup of one device connected to a computer via a C Series Interface,
- Connect multiple devices via C Series Interfaces with a PowerLab C,
- Or chain multiple PowerLab C units together for even greater sampling capacity
Powerful and Portable
PowerLab C provides unique power management options for increased portability and system customization
- Can be powered from mains, laptop or portable battery pack for increased portability in different experimental setups
- Can power other USB-PD compliant devices… fun fact, it is the most powerful USB-C power delivery device on the market!
- Sophisticated power management of up to 4 devices at 100W each
- Powered by standard USB-PD
- Adaptive mains filtering (when using a mains powered PowerLab C)
- PowerLab Event Link (PEL) gives low latency inter-device communication for advanced real time applications
- Seamless firmware updates in LabChart 8 and LabChart Lightning
- IEC60601-1 Compliance
- 5 year warranty
PowerLab C
PowerLab C is a digital data acquisition device that provides adaptive mains filtering, power management for peripheral devices (max 100W via USB-PD) and sub-µS time synchronization for up to four C Series compatible USB-C devices (currently up to 32 channels).
ce PLC01
Features
Can be powered from mains, PC port, AUX port
Connects up to 4 devices
‘PowerLab Event Link (PEL)’ facilitates sub-µS time synchronization
Daisy chain for increased sampling capacity
C Series Interfaces
Instrument Interface
ce PLCI1
Provides 4 channels of input capability from any analog instrument to the PowerLab C. Up to 100kHz sampling on 4 channels. 20mV to 10 V range.
Configuration options
With PowerLab C
connectivitySee setup
Benefits from adaptive mains filtering, sub-µS time synchronization with other C Series compatible devices.
Connect directly to computer
connectivitySee setup
Perfect solution for simple setups where only one instrument interface is required.
Front End Interface
ce PLCF1
Converts analog data from existing (and majority of legacy) ADInstruments Front-Ends such as Bridge Amps and Bio-Amps, so that they can be digitally sampled by the PowerLab C. Up to 8 channels at 50 kHZ, or 4 channels at 100 kHz. Comes in 1, 2, 4 and 8 channel variants (different cables).
Configuration options
With PowerLab C
connectivitySee setup
Benefits from adaptive mains filtering, sub-µS time synchronization with other C Series compatible devices, enough power for any Front End.
Connect directly to computer
connectivitySee setup
Perfect solution for simple setup, does not apply to Octal Front Ends.
Disclaimer: Analog I/O cable not shown