CBP Bipotentiostat - Interface Boards
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Related Software Links: AfterMath, PineChem, NIDAQ Device Driver
There are a variety of interface boards available for use with the CBP bipotentiostat system. When using our AfterMath software to control the bipotentiostat, Pine generally recommends using a 16-bit interface board because these boards produce higher resolution digital waveforms. This higher resolution is especially important when using sweep voltammetry to study surface-bound electrochemical processes (see reference at end of this article).
When using our older PineChem software to control the bipotentiostat, either a 12-bit or a 16-bit board may be used. PineChem uses the true analog sweep generator within the bipotentiostat to generate waveforms, and the resolution (12 bit vs. 16 bit) of the interface board is less of an issue.
| Supported Interface Boards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 bit M-Series | AfterMath only | PCI-6251 | PCI-6259 |
| 16 bit E-Series | AfterMath or PineChem | PCI-6030E | PCI-MIO-16XE-10 |
| 12-bit E-Series | AfterMath or PineChem | PCI-6040E | PCI-MIO-16E-4 |
It is very important to use the correct version of the NIDAQ device driver software when using these boards with PineChem or AfterMath.
Obsolete Interface Boards
These boards were used during the era of the ISA slot (1990s) primarily with Pine's older PineChem software. It is now very rare for any Windows-based computer to have an ISA slot, so it is nearly impossible to make use of these boards now. It is possible (but often very tricky) to use an AT-MIO-16E-10 board with AfterMath if you happen to have a very old computer with an ISA slot that also has Windows XP installed.
| Obsolete Interface Boards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ISA Board | AfterMath or PineChem | AT-MIO-16E-10 | |
| ISA Board | Early PineChem only | AT-MIO-16H-9 | |
Unofficially Supported Interface Boards
Both the PineChem and AfterMath software unofficially recognize several other boards manufactured by National Instruments. These include the PCI-MIO-16E-1, PCI-6070E, PCI-6052E, AT-MIO-16E-2, AT-MIO-16E-1, and AT-MIO-16XE-10 boards. Pine makes no guarantee with regard to how well AfterMath or PineChem will work with these boards, but if you happen to already own one of these boards, you can give it a try.
Further Reading
The issue of digital waveform resolution in sweep voltammetry and its influence on surface-bound voltammetry experiments is discussed in great detail in the article linked below. If you work with electrochemical systems involving adsorption, oxide films, self-assembled monolayers, etc., you are encouraged to read this article.
Copyright Notice
All photos of interface boards on this web page are Copyright © 1999-2008 Artisan Scientific (Champaign IL). Used with Permission.
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