Multichannel Systems ME16 User Manual

Technical Specifications

Input impedance 1
Input capacitance 13 pF
Input noise < 1.2 μV
Noise density e
Output voltage range ± 2.5 V (supply voltage range)

16-Channel filter amplifier

Number of input channels 16
Gain 100 (other gain / filter settings available on request)
Bandwidth 1 to 5 kHz
Input voltage range AC coupled
Input impedance 300 Ω
Input noise < 1 μV
Noise density e
Filter slope 80 db / decade

16-Channel data acquisition

Sampling frequency up to 50 kHz (software controlled)
Data resolution 16 bit
Crosstalk (channel to channel) typical 0.01 %, max. 0.1 %
Number of analog input channels 16
Number of digital input and output channels 16
Input signals TTL (CMOS 3.3 V)
Output signals TTL (CMOS 3.3 V)

Interface and connectors

2 analog inputs for MPA8I 15-pin D-SUB, female
1 analog input for µPA16 26-pin HD D-SUB, female
16 digital input and output bits 68-pin MCS standard connector
USB USB 2.0 High Speed cable (type A – mini B)
Digital OUT D0 OUT Lemo connector, EPL 00 250 NTN
Digital IN D0 IN Lemo connector, EPL 00 250 NTN
Audio Stereo jack 3.5 mm
Ground Common jack 4 mm, banana plug
Power supply Barrel connector 0.7 x 2.35 mm
Data transfer USB 2.0 High Speed (true USB 2.0 transfer rate)

Power supply unit (MPU 30)

Input voltage 90 – 264 VAC @ 47 – 63 Hz
Output voltage 11 – 13 V
Max. Power 30 W

Software

MC_Rack program Version 3.7.0 and higher
Operating system Microsoft Windows ® 7, Vista or XP with NTFS
English and German versions supported
MC_DataTool program Version 2.4.5 and higher

Warning: The device may only be used together with ME-Systems from Multi Channel Systems
MCS GmbH, and only for the specified purpose. Damage of the device and even fatal injuries
can result from improper use. Do not open the data acquisition box and do not change hardware
configuration as it could lead to improper behaviour of the system.

Portable ME16-System

The Portable ME16-Sytem can be used either with two MPA8Is - OR - with one µPA16. The
device is preconfigured for use with two MPA8Is or with one µPA16 by Multi Channel Systems
and cannot be modified by the user. If you like to change the preconfiguration, please contact
MCS www.multichannelsystems.com

Technical Specifications

General Characteristics

Operating temperature 10 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature 0 °C to 50 °C
Relative humidity 10 % to 85 %, non-condensing
Dimensions (W x D x H) 170 x 224 x 66 mm

2 x 8-Channel Miniature Preamplifier (MPA8I)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 17 mm x 25 mm x 2 mm
Weight 1.3 g w/o cable
Maximum tensile strength of cable 20 N
Input connector type Single-row precision sockets, 50 mil (1.27 mm)

Output connector type 15-pin D-SUB male
Number of amplifier channels 8
Gain 10
Bandwidth DC to 50 kHz
Input voltage range ± 500 mV (with respect to a supply voltage of 5 V)
Input impedance 1 TΩ Q 1 kHz
Input capacitance 10 pF
Input noise < 1.5 μV
Noise density e
Output voltage range ± 5 V (supply voltage range)

1 x 16-Channel Micro Preamplifier (µPA16)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 17 mm x 17 mm x 2.5 mm w/o connector

Length of the cable 1.5 m
Weight 1.5 g w/o cable

Maximum tensile strength of cable 20 N
Input connector type 18-pin dual-row Omnetics sockets,

Output connector type 26-pin HD D-SUB male (Harting)
Number of amplifier channels 16
Supply voltage range ± 2.5 V
Supply current range < 15 mA, typically ± 14 mA
Gain 10
Bandwidth DC to 50 kHz
Input voltage range ± 250 mV (with respect to a supply voltage of 2.5 V)

grid pattern, for 0.35-0.45 mm round pins

(1 Hz to 5 kHz, inputs short-circuited)

RMS

= 15 nV / √ Hz @ 1 kHz

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21 mm x 17 mm x 2.5 mm with connector

NSD series A 79039-001 female

GΩ @ 1 kHz

(0.1 Hz to 10 Hz, inputs short-circuited)

RMS

= 10 nV / √ Hz @ 1 kHz

n

(full bandwidth, inputs short-circuited)

RMS

= 9 nV / √ Hz @ 1 kHz

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© 2012 Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH

Technical Specifications

© 2012 Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH