Multichannel Systems MEA2100-System - Manual (Page 2)

Connection to the Data Acquisition Computer
1. Setup and start the data acquisition computer. The data acquisition programm MC_Rack
should be installed (icon on the desktop). If the icon is not on the desktop, please find the
MC_Rack setup.exe on the provided CD (MC_Rack Setup/MC_Rack_Setup x.x.x.exe).
2. Connect the interface board (MEA2100-IFB) with the USB cable A - Mini B to an USB 2.0 port
of the computer. Important: Do not use an USB 3.0 port (blue)!
2a: If only one headstage will be connected, please use the connector labelled with USB 1
on the rear panel of the Interface Board.
2b: In case you have two headstages, use USB 2 for the second USB connection.
Do not use a hub, but connect the interface board directly to the computer!
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Data Acquisition Computer
Interface Board Rear Panel
USB Cable A-Mini B
USB 2.0 Ports
Connection of the MEA2100 Components
Headstage
Power Outlet
Headstage Side Panel
eSATAp Cable
Power Supply Unit
Interface Board Side Panel
Interface Board Rear Panel
1. Connect the interface board to the headstage with the eSATAp cable.
1a: If only one headstage is connected, please use the connector labelled with HS1.
1b: For an optional second headstage, use the HS2 connector.
2. Connect the interface board with the power supply cable to the power outlet. Switch on the
interface board (I/O on the rear panel). If it comes up, follow the upcoming hardware installation guide.
3. For grounding, please connect the interface board and the computer to the same power outlet.
HS2 HS1
USB 1 USB 2
Interface Board
Interface Board
Switch ON