Computers for Gamry Potentiostats and Software

Gamry has brought an innovative approach to computer-controlled electrochemistry since 1989.  Computer-controlled electrochemistry is all we do, so we’ve become very skilled at engineering potentiostats and computers to work together.

The Gamry Reference 600 and 3000 Potentiostats connect to a computer using a USB Interface. USB ports are available on all modern computer, even notebook computers.

Gamry Series G Potentiostats are printed circuit boards that install in the PCI bus of a Windows-compatible computer.  The PCI bus is an ideal low-cost interface between a potentiostat and computer.  The PCI bus provides input/output signals and power that allow the potentiostat and the computer to work together as a cohesive unit.    

What Computers Can I Use with My Gamry Potentiostat?
You can purchase your computer from Gamry.  The price includes installation and test, so it's the easiest way to put a Gamry system in your laboratory.

You can also purchase your computer directly from the manufacturer. Virtually any computer will work fine with the Reference 600 or 3000.  For the Series G family, make sure the the Potentiostat will fit inside the computer.  The printed circuit boards in the Gamry Series G Potentiostats are 25.5 cm (10 in.) long and 9.8 cm (4 in.) high, so you need to make sure that the PCI slots in your computer will accommodate boards of this dimension.  You'll usually find this information on the computer manufacturer's website in the Technical Specifications section under "Slots".

Gamry software is compatible with Windows 2000 and XP and Vista.  We recommend Windows XP Professional.  The Series G Potentiostats are Plug and Play devices, so installation is very easy.  If you have any questions during installation, we'll be glad to provide any technical assistance you need.

Note: Because Microsoft no longer supports Windows 98, Gamry does not recommend Windows 98 for our users. 

Why Install a Potentiostat Inside the Computer? 
Gamry engineers our products to give customers the best price/performance ratio available in the electrochemistry instrumentation market.  One way to keep our prices low is to install the potentiostat in a computer.  This eliminates the cabinet, power supply, and front panel needed for competitor’s instruments.  If you're concerned about price, then you should check out Gamry's Series G Potentiostats!

This also has secondary benefits:  

·      Gamry’s systems have only one box – the computer – so it requires less bench space. 

·      System interconnections are simple – the cell cable is all you need to run the system. 

·      You don’t need the interface card required in many competitors’ systems. 

·      Portable systems can be configured with research-grade instrumentation.

Even though Gamry’s Series G Potentiostats are in a computer, they have the best noise specification in the industry.  Well, that's not quite true.  The Reference 600 noise specs are better than the Series G.  Click here for an explanation of our noise specifications. 

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