The GC-EAD (Gas Chromatography-Electroantennographic Detection) system records electrical potential changes in insect antennae when exposed to various chemical stimuli, aiding electrophysiological research across plant protection, biocontrol, and forest disease management.
The system captures extremely weak raw electrophysiological signals from insect specimens and amplifies them automatically via control software to produce robust signals. It measures antennal responses to complex mixtures such as plant extracts and sex attractants, as well as olfactory responses to specific single compounds. By using gas chromatography to separate these complex mixtures into individual components, the system enables pure compounds to stimulate the antenna sequentially, allowing precise measurement of the insect's response to each isolated fraction.
Key Features:
USB Connectivity: Standard USB communication port enables seamless plug-and-play connection with desktop and laptop computers.
Real-Time EAG Recording: Captures and displays Electroantennogram (EAG) waveforms in real time.
Statistical Analysis: Automatically calculates and displays mean values and standard deviations.
Data Annotation: Allows users to add custom annotations directly to recorded data entries.
Standard Graphics Export: Exports graphs in standard Windows-compatible formats.
Printing Support: Enables direct printing of generated graphs and raw datasets.
ASCII Data Export: Supports exporting data in ASCII format for convenient post-analysis in third-party software.
GC Integration: Fully compatible with Gas Chromatography (GC) systems for coupled GC-EAD measurements.
