BioPac UIM100C Universal Interface Module

The BioPac UIM100C Universal Interface Module serves as a bridge between BIOPAC’s MP150 and MP100 data acquisition systems and external laboratory equipment. It facilitates the integration of various analog and digital devices, expanding the data acquisition capabilities for physiological and environmental monitoring. The UIM100C is designed to connect to older MP150 and MP100 Starter Systems, and is not supplied or required with MP160 systems, which utilize the HLT100C Rev 2 or AMI100D.

### Technical Specifications

**Analog Input/Output:**
* **Analog Inputs:** 16 channels via 3.5 mm phone jacks (front panel)
* **Analog Outputs:** 2 channels via 3.5 mm phone jacks (front panel)
* **Signal Level:** Typically used for pre-amplified signals greater than +/- 0.1 volt peak-peak
* **Connector Type:** 3.5 mm mini-phone jacks
* **Cabling:** BIOPAC Systems, Inc. offers cables with various mating ends, including BNC and phone plugs, for connecting to analog signal sources. For analog signals, the tip of the mini-phone plug is the input and the base (shield) is the ground.

**Digital Input/Output:**
* **Digital I/O Lines:** 16 channels via screw terminals (back panel)
* **Programming:** Each block of 8 digital lines (0-7 and 8-15) can be programmed as either inputs or outputs.
* **Connector Type:** Screw terminals accommodating pin plugs or bare wires

**External Trigger:**
* **Trigger Input:** 1 channel via screw terminal (back panel)

**Isolated Power Supply:**
* **Outputs:** ±12 V, +5 V @ 100 mA (back panel) via screw terminals
* **Caution:** Do not short the +5V, +12V, and -12V terminals together or to the GND A or GND D output terminal, as this may damage the MP150.

### Electrical Characteristics

* **Isolated Power:** ±12 V, +5 V @ 100 mA provided via screw terminals on the back panel

### Interfaces

* **Front Panel:**
* 16 x 3.5 mm mini-phone jack connectors for analog inputs
* 2 x 3.5 mm mini-phone jack connectors for analog outputs
* **Back Panel:**
* Screw terminals for 16 digital input/output lines
* Screw terminal for 1 external trigger input
* Screw terminals for isolated power supply outputs (±12 V, +5 V @ 100 mA)

### Physical Characteristics

* **Dimensions:** 7 cm (width) x 11 cm (depth) x 19 cm (height)
* **Weight:** 520 g

### Compatibility

* **MP Systems:** Primarily designed for the BIOPAC MP150 and MP100 data acquisition units. It snaps onto the right side of the MP150. For MP100, it connects via two included 0.6-meter cables (37-pin for analog, 25-pin for digital).
* **Module Interconnection:** Up to seventeen modules, including the UIM100C, can be snapped together in a chain. When cascading with other 100-Series modules (e.g., STM100C, OXY100C, HLT100C), the UIM100C is typically the first module, with others plugged in to its left.
* **MP160 Systems:** Not compatible; the HLT100C High Level Transducer Module is recommended for MP160 hardware.
* **External Devices:** Suitable for connecting polygraph and chart recorder analog outputs, as well as other laboratory equipment that provides pre-amplified signals or digital signals.
* **Signal Isolators:** When connecting mains-powered external laboratory equipment to an MP System that also connects to electrodes attached to humans, signal isolators (like INISO or OUTISO via HLT100C for analog signals, or STP100 via UIM100C for digital signals) are recommended for subject safety and isolation.
* **Specific Module Compatibility:** Can be used with BIOPAC series of signal conditioning amplifiers, such as the ECG100C.

### Usage Notes

* **Input Signal Threshold:** The UIM100C is typically used to input pre-amplified signals, usually greater than +/- 0.1 volt peak-peak.
* **Digital Input Configuration:** Digital input sources should only be connected to blocks programmed as inputs.
* **Grounding:** Exercise caution not to short analog output terminals together or any of the connectors on the digital side.
* **Human Subject Safety:** Mains-powered external laboratory equipment should not be connected directly to an MP System via the UIM100C when the system is also connected to electrodes attached to humans. Use signal isolators for safe integration.
* **Channel Contention:** When using analog channels on the UIM100C, ensure that two external devices do not use the same analog channel. Similarly, if amplifier modules are connected, they must be set to a channel not used by external devices plugged into the UIM100C or HLT100C.

Why Choose Aumictech for BioPac UIM100C Universal Interface Module?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end data acquisition equipment. Whether you need to integrate legacy polygraph outputs, expand your sensor input capabilities, or connect diverse external laboratory instruments, our team ensures the BioPac UIM100C Universal Interface Module delivers maximum performance for your application.