Multichannel Systems ME-System Manual - Manual (Page 11)

Welcome to (USB-) ME-Systems
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2.2.1 Single Components for Standard Systems
The following components are part of ME standard systems. Please make sure that you have
carefully studied the documentation on the single components before setting up your system.
All manuals can be found on the installation volume shipped with the system. Updated versions
can also be downloaded from the MCS web site.
Web link to the manual download page on www.multichannelsystems.com
Product Manual / Reference
8- or 32-channel 10x miniature preamplifiers (MPA8I or
MPA32I) with signal collectors (SC8x8 or SC2x32) MPA8I / PA32I Manual, SC8x8/SC2x32
data sheet
Filter amplifiers (FA) or programmable gain amplifiers
(PGA) with custom bandwidth and gain settings (PGA
with flexibly adjustable gain from 10 to 5000) FA Manual, PGA Manual
Data acquisition computer with MC_Card and
integrated isolated power supply IPS10W or external
power supply PS40W
USB-ME64-System, USB-ME128-System,
USB-ME256-System
ME-System Manual
PS40W Manual
USB-ME64-System Manual,
USB-ME128-System Manual,
USB-ME256-System Manual
Data acquisition and analysis software MC_Rack
and MC_DataTool MC_Rack Manual / Help,
MC_Rack Tutorial
Complete ME-System / Setup
Complete USB-ME-System / Setup
ME-System Manual, Multielectrode Array
Systems, System Suggestions,
Multielectrode Array Systems,
USB-System Suggestions
2.2.2 ME Data Acquisition
The basic ME data acquisition system includes a data acquisition computer and a software
package.
Analog input signals are acquired from the data source and digitized by the MC_Card that
is preinstalled on the data acquisition computer. The ME data acquisition system is available
in different channel configurations: ME16, ME32, ME64, and ME128 with 16, 32, 64, and 128
analog channels, respectively.
The MC_Card provides the option to use a 16-bit digital (TTL) channel instead of one of
the analog data acquisition channels. You can use the digital TTL inputs, for example,
for synchronizing stimulation and recording, or for synchronizing the ME-System with other
systems, video tracking, for example. The digital TTL outputs can be used for triggering other
systems and instruments, for example, for applying a feedback. The standard scope of delivery
includes a three BNC input slot for connecting three input bits of the digital channel. If you
need more input bits or output bits for more advanced setups, MCS provides a Digital IN / OUT
Extension as an accessory, with 32 BNC connectors for connecting all 16 input and output bits
to separate TTL sources / inputs.