Meilhaus Electronic ME-Synapse-Express, ME-Synapse-Express-XL, ME-1-Express, ME-1-Express-XL User Manual

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ME-Synapse-Express (ME-1-Express) - Rev. 1.0E

“Docking station”, converts 3 U CompactPCI to PCI-Express x1 over Cable

Model overview and scope of delivery (base model)

Model overview:

• ME-Synapse-Express (ME-1-Express): 2 user slots.

• ME-Synapse-Express-XL (ME-1-Express-XL): 6 user slots.

By default, the ME-Synapse-Express is sold in combination with ME DAQ and control boards. The ME-Synapse­Express works transparently also with 3 U CompactPCI boards from other suppliers. However, our support
team cannot offer support for boards from other suppliers, only if the ME-Synapse-Express itself is considered.

Scope of delivery:

ME-Synapse-Express metal housing and PCIe module. This installation instruction on CD. The driver software
required for programming the ME boards is included in the delivery scope of the ME board(s).

Optional accessories:

• HE-ExpressCard

• HE-PCIe-x1

Adaptor/interface for Laptop/ExpressCard or desktop-PC/PCI-Express x1.

• ME AK-PCIe-x1

2 m PCI-Express cable x1

• ME-Synapse-LAN-RM-Kit

• ME-Synapse-LAN-XL-RM-Kit

Use to mount the ME-Synapse-LAN in 19“ systems. Includes 2 angular guidance plates and a front panel

• UTA-130

Universal DIN rail adaptor, use to mount ME-Synapse-LAN on standard DIN-rails. 2x required!

• ME-Synapse-LAN-PWR

• ME-Synapse-LAN-PWR-DT

Power supply for ME-Synapse-Express (or LAN), via Phoenix connector. DIN-rail-mountable or desktop device.

Short description

The concept: Use DAQ and control boards (eg. ME series) ”remotely“ via PCI-Express x1 over cable!

• “Docking station”/converter from 3 U CompactPCI to PCI-Express x1 over cable.

• Remote and decentral: Control all supported ME series boards (3 U CompactPCI models supported by the

software driver system ME-iDS) via PCIe over cable. Also with boards from other suppliers.

• Rugged industrial housing. Can be mounted in 19“ racks or on standard DIN-rail with optional accessory.

• 2 or 6 (XL) active slots for ME boards and others.

• Uses rugged, standardized, CompactPCI-based technology.

• ME DAQ hardware programmed via intelligent software driver system ME-iDS.

• Ideal solution also for “cross-platform” projects ethernet/LAN - PCI - CompactPCI and Windows - Linux.

• Use as remote DAQ system, data logger/line writer, for sensor data acquisition and control of actuators, in

classic DAQ, process control, automation, aerospace, automotive, environmental technology, building services
engineering and many more.

➄ Fuse 10 A

➆ Status LED 5 V

➅ Status LED 3.3 V

Back side:

➇ Phoenix terminals

for power supply

PE

GND

nom. 24 V

Connectors and LEDs of the ME-Synapse-Express (ME-1-Express)

➃ 2x slots for

the supported
ME series 3 U
CompactPCI
boards and
others

➀ PCI-Express x1 port

(type Molex 74960)

➁ Status LEDs:

POW
RES
RESP

Robust metal housing

Front side:

Operation in upright po­sition (also 19“ mounted)
or flat on the side (also
when stacked with other
modules)

➃ ME-Synapse-Express-XL with 6

active 3 U CompactPCI user slots