Faraday-MP and MPX Potentiostats

Faraday-MP is a new high precision multi-processor potentiostat for teaching laboratories and electrochemical research.

The Faraday MPX is identical to the Faraday MP but includes an external signal input provision for custom ramp requirements.

Host Connection - Faraday-MP connects to the host computer via the USB port. No additional interface cards, data acquisition cards, or special cables are required, and no hardware modifications to the computer are needed.

User-friendly Software - The Faraday-MP system was designed for primary use in academic research laboratories. All buttons and parameter readouts are thoughtfully positioned and clearly labeled.

iR Compensation - Automated software iR compensation eliminates the need for expensive specially designed cells and high electrolyte concentrations.

Software Noise Reduction - The electronics of Faraday-MP includes selectable hardware filtering circuitry. In addition, the filtration circuitry can be bypassed, replaced by an antialiasing filter, and noise reduction can be taken over by sophisitcated Fourier transform routines in the software. Thus, the raw signal over the entire bandwidth is transmitted to the host computer eliminating any inadvertent alteration of the data due to inappropriate hardware filtering. Noise reduction and/or signal enhancement is then performed in software via signal averaging or by the Fourier transform algorithms.

Faraday MP Precision Scanning Potentiostat is unlike other low-cost computer-driven potentiostats currently on the market for a number of important reasons. Faraday MP is a true "plug-and-play" peripheral. No hardware cards need to be inserted into the computer bus, nor are there any special cables or connectors involved. Faraday MP connects to the computer via a standard USB port. Moreover, Faraday MP does not use the computer's noisy high-amperage switching power supply to generate delicate electrode voltages. Instead, Faraday MP has its own separate digital and analog power supplies, isolating the computer power from the cell, in contrast to slot-inserted potentiostats. Finally, Faraday MP will survive a computer supply malfunction, which could be catastrophic to a slot-inserted device.

SOFTWARE

	Faraday MP Software v. 1.6.0 (May, 2005)
	Faraday MP Software v.1.5.0 (36.5 MB, April, 2004)
	Manual (Format: pdf, April, 2004)
	Faraday Firmware v. 1.4 (July, 2003)
	Faraday MP(X) Warranty Certificate
	Faraday MP 1.6.4 beta (call before downloading)
Online Help:	Introduction to Electroanalytical Techniques (Format: pdf, 10.4MB)
	Why "Faraday"?! (Format: pdf, 2.1MB)
	Choosing a proper electrochemical cell... (Format: pdf, 2.2MB)
	Polishing a platinum disk working electrode... (Format: pdf, 490KB)
	Choosing a reference electrode... (Format: pdf, 138KB)
	Choosing a counter electrode... (Format: pdf, 178KB)
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Intuitive (and very student-friendly) control panels for a wide variety of electroanalytical procedures

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Power	line	1.5 amp 16 VAC external module (included)
	power supply	analog and logic level low-noise linear regulator
	safety	overvoltage protection, current limit, thermal shutdown, short-circuit proof
	operating temperature	0 - 70 °C
Electrode Drivers	counterelectrode compliance voltage	±13 V
	output current	±60 mA (limited)
	bandwidth	10 kHz
	slew rate	30 V/ms
	voltage window (working to reference)	±3 V
	signal to noise ratio	72 dB
	drift	1% / year<
	safety features	short-circuit proof, current limited, voltage limited, thermal shutdown
	linearity	R = 1.000
	resolution	16 bits
	scan speed range	DC to 200 volts/sec
Electrometer	input impedance	1015 W
	input current	200 fA (max)
	bandwidth	1 MHz
	signal to noise ratio	80 dB
	DC accuracy	92 microvolts
Current Measurement	full scale ranges	8 decades from ±10 nA to ±100 mA
	resolution (16 bits)	0.3 pA to 1.5 nA per bit
Interface	protocol	Full-speed USB

Computer Requirements

Hardware	Pentium-IITM 300 MHz or higher
	one unused USB or USB HUB
	32 MB RAM minimum
	30 MB free disk space (hard drive)
	24 or 32 Bit color graphics Recomended resolution 1024x768 or greater
	CD ROM or Internet connection
Software	Microsoft WindowsTM 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP with latest service packs
	Adobe Acrobat ReaderTM
	Faraday-MP instrument software package

System Information

Faraday-MP(X) is shipped with Faraday-MP(X) software, Adobe Acrobat Reader, hardware installation manual, external power module, and cell cable. Cells, electrodes, and other accessories available as options.

Warranty Information

Faraday-MP(X) is subject to a one year limited warranty. The host computer and computer accessories are subject to the computer vendor's warranty.