Multichannel Systems MEA-System Manual - Manual (Page 12)

2.5 Setting up the (USB-) MEA-System
Warning: Please read the separate manuals of all individual instruments 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 “Microelectrode Array Systems, System Suggestions” and
“Microelectrode Array USB-Systems, System Suggestions” with detailed diagrams and various
setup suggestions. Provide a power supply in the immediate vicinity of the installation site.
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 with installed MC_Rack program.
3. Set up the MEA amplifier as described in the amplifier`s manual.
4. Set up all other system components as described in the separate manuals.
With MEA2100-System:
5. Connect the headstage of the MEA2100-System via eSATAp cable to the interface board.
6. Connect the interface board via power supply unit to a power outlet.
7. Connect the interface board with an USB 2.8 A-mini B cable to the computer.
8. Ground the system.
With USB-ME64 / 128 / 256 device:
5. Connect the MEA amplifier(s) to the front panel of the USB-ME64 / 128 / 256 device with
3 m 68-pin MCS standard cable (C68x3M).
6. Connect the USB output connector of the USB-ME64 / 128 / 256 device to a free USB 2.0 port
of the data acquisition computer. It is not recommended to use a hub.
7. Connect the USB-ME64 / 128 / 256 device via power supply unit to a power outlet of the same
electrical system as the other components of the setup, for example, the computer or shielding.
8. Ground the system.
With USB-MEA256 device:
5. Connect the USB output connector of the USB-MEA256 device to a free USB 2.0 port
of the data acquisition computer. It is not recommended to use a hub.
6. Connect the USB-MEA256 device via power supply unit to a power outlet of the same electrical
system as the other components of the setup, for example, the computer or shielding.
7. Ground the system.
8. Optional: Connect the internal heating element to the temperature controller’s output channel
(D-Sub9 connector) with the integrated cable. Do not connect the heating element cable to the
computer!