Med-PC Behavioral Control Software Suite
The simple fact is that MedState Notation (MSN) works. Users determine exactly what is desired for experimental flow and data collection, encoded in simple text commands. Reviewing countless tables is no longer necessary to determine which options apply under given circumstances. MSN uses simple commands whose functions are inherently recognizable and easy to learn (e.g. ON, OFF, SHOW, ADD, IF, SET, etc.).
Placing these commands into logically ordered text gives you total flexibility in the control of chamber components, stimuli, reinforcement mechanisms, data storage, and display. MSN is a state-based programming language with blocks of states called state sets. If it can be drawn as a state diagram or a flow chart, it can be coded in MSN.
To write your own protocol, use the included Trans™ editor and execute it in multiple chambers with Med-PC. Extensive tutorials and syntax documentation to learn MSN programming and concepts are included.
Many standard pre-written procedures are available for purchase to suit many common applications such as: Fixed Ratio Training, Elevated Maze Data Collection, Delayed Match to Position, Five Choice Serial Reaction Time Task, and many more.
In addition, we offer custom coding solutions. Whether simple or complex, just provide us with your specifications and we will develop the program for you so you can focus on getting your experiment up-and-running quickly.
The suite is comprised of four applications:
Hardware Configuration Utility (HCU) is used to build a configuration file that informs Med-PC® how many boxes are connected, how many inputs and outputs are available to each box, and how they are identified. Includes on-screen guides that walk the user step-by-step through the setup procedure.
Med Test helps verify hardware functionality independently of Med-PC®. This includes tests for interface cards, Programmable Audio Generators (e.g. ANL-926), Standard/SuperPort/SmartCtrl/OmniCtrl interface modules, and more.
Trans is used to compile MedState Notation™ (MSN) procedures into DLL files to be executed by Med-PC®. Trans also serves as a text editor for writing MSN procedures and includes a detailed help file for programming in MedState Notation.
Med-PC® is the runtime or operating system in which MSN procedures are executed. It allows for the use of up to 16 test chambers with up to one million data elements per chamber. A single test chamber may have up to 80 inputs and 80 outputs.
To learn more about what’s new in Med-PC and Trans, check out the brochure or this webpage.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM RQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows 10 64 bit or later
Processor, Graphics Display, and RAM: Minimum to run OS
Hard Disk Space: >600 MB (approximate Installation size for Med-PC Med Test and Med Drivers)
Hardware: USB 2.0 or faster serial port
SKU: SOF-736 + SOF-737
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Approximately 2/3 of research articles in leading behavioral research journals feature the use of Med-PC® software for experimental control. - Compiled results from the Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior (2006 to 2019)Although some manufacturers may try, it’s difficult to compare any other system to Med-PC®. It has been the leading behavioral experimental control software for over three decades. Med-PC® and MedState Notation™ (MSN) continue to be the preferred choice for more laboratories than any other programming language or system. Over the last decade, our software has been used for experimental control in more JEAB behavioral research articles than any other software.
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