MULTICHANNEL SYSTEMS USB-ME128-System, System Manual

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2 Introduction
2.1 About this Manual
It is assumed that you already have a basic understanding of technical and software terms. No special skills
are required to read this manual.
If you are using the device for the first time, please read the
Important Safety Advice
before
installing
the hardware
and
software
, where you will find important information about the installation and first
steps.
The device and the software are part of an ongoing developmental process. Please understand that the
provided documentation is not always up to date. The
latest information can be found in the Help .
Check also the MCS web site (www.multichannelsystems.com) for downloading up-to-date manuals
and help files.
2.2 Welcome to the USB-ME-System
The USB-ME-System is a stand-alone solution for acquiring data from up to 256 channels. It can replace
the internal computer hardware MC_Card. The analog input signals are acquired and digitized by the
USB-ME-System and the digital electrode signals are transmitted to the connected computer via universal
serial bus (High Speed USB 2.0). Thus, it is possible to use any computer for data processing. Recorded data
are graphed, analyzed and reviewed with the powerful and easy-to-use
Multi Channel Suite
, the newest
software package from Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH or the well-proved
MC_Rack
program. You can
export the data in standard formats.
The USB-ME-System supports up to 256 channels with an amplification factor 1 that means no
amplification, data acquisition only.
It is a high flexible system: You can connect, for example, four
MEA60-Systems
via MCS high grade cables
or two MEA120-Systems or ME-Systems in different configurations or whatever comes with 68-pin MCS
standard connectors. Please see "Microelectrode Array Systems" and "Microelectrode Array USB-Systems"
for more information. You can stack several
USB-ME-Systems but you need a separate data proceeding
computer with
software
for each system.