Multichannel Systems MEAS42 User Manual

MEA S4/2 + MEA Switch USB

Manual

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1

1.1 About this Manual 1

1.2 Scope of Delivery 1

2 Important Information and Instructions 3

2.1 Operator's Obligations 3

2.2 Guarantee and Liability 3

2.3 Important Safety Advice 4

3 First Use of the MEA Switch 5

3.1 Welcome to the MEA S4/2 5

3.2 Installing the Software 6

3.3 Setting Up and Connecting the MEAS4/2 6

4 Operating the MEA Switch 9

4.1 Controlling the MEA S4/2 9

4.2 Toggling Channels 11

4.3 Printing the Channel Assignment 12

5 Troubleshooting 13

5.1 About Troubleshooting 13

5.2 No Connection 13

5.3 Problems with Single Channels 14

6 Appendix 15

6.1 Technical Specifications 15

6.2 Pin Layout 15

6.3 Contact Information 16

6.4 Ordering Information 16

7 Index 17

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1 Introduction

1.1 About this Manual

This manual comprises all important information about the first installation and the proper
usage of the MEAS4/2. It is assumed that you have a basic understanding of technical terms,
but no special skills are required to read this manual.

Make sure you read the "Important Information and Instructions" prior to install or to operate
the MEA S4/2.

1.2 Scope of Delivery

1 MEA S4/2 main device
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USB 2.0 cable, type A - B

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CD with MEA Switch USB program

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Manual

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2 Important Information and Instructions

2.1 Operator's Obligations

The operator is obliged to allow only persons to work on the device, who

 are familiar with the safety at work and accident prevention regulations and have been

instructed how to use the device;

 are professionally qualified or have specialist knowledge and training and have received

instruction in the use of the device;

 have read and understood the chapter on safety and the warning instructions in this manual

and confirmed this with their signature.

It must be monitored at regular intervals that the operating personnel are working safely.

Personnel still undergoing training may only work on the device under the supervision of
an experienced person.

2.2 Guarantee and Liability

The General conditions of sale and delivery of Multi Channel System MCS GmbH always apply.
The operator will receive these no later than on conclusion of the contract.

Guarantee and liability claims in the event of injury or material damage are excluded
when they are the result of one of the following.

 Improper use of the device.

 Improper installation, commissioning, operation or maintenance of the device.

 Operating the device when the safety and protective devices are defective and/or inoperable.

 Non-observance of the instructions in the manual with regard to transport, storage, installation,

commissioning, operation or maintenance of the device.

 Unauthorized structural alterations to the device.

 Unauthorized modifications to the system settings.

 Inadequate monitoring of device components subject to wear.

 Improperly executed and unauthorized repairs.

 Unauthorized opening of the device or its components.

 Catastrophic events due to the effect of foreign bodies or Acts of God.

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