Multichannel Systems ME-System Manual - Manual (Page 15)

Welcome to (USB-) ME-Systems
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2.4 Setting up the (USB-) ME-System
Warning: Please read the separate manuals of all devices before installation, especially the
warnings and safety information. Make sure all devices are switched off before you connect
them to the power supply. Damage to the devices and even fatal injuries may result from
improper installation or use.
See also the documentation (USB-) ME-System Setups detailed diagrams and various setup
suggestions. Provide a power supply in the immediate vicinity of the installation site.
In the following example setup the MC_Card is used as data acquisition. Please refer to the
USB based data acquisition manuals for setting up the USB-ME-Systems.
1. Place all devices on a stable and dry surface, where the air can circulate freely and the devices
are not exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Set up the computer.
3. Set up all system components as described in the separate manuals.
4. Connect the MPA8Is to the SC8x8, or the MPA32Is to the SC2x32. Close all unused sockets
with ground connectors.
5. Connect the SC8x8 or the SC2x32 to the FA or PGA.
6. Connect the FA or PGA amplifier to the MC_Card (input labeled MC_Card Ch. 01–64)
with the 68-pin MCS standard cable C68x3M.
7. If you have a ME128 System, connect a second amplifier with the 68-pin MCS standard cable
C68x3M to the input for channels 65–128 labeled MC_CX64 Ch. 65–128.