Specifications
Docking station
Function
“Docking station”/bridge/converter for Meilhaus Electronic 3 U Com-
pactPCI boards (ME series) to PCI-Express x1 over cable
Number of slots
2 or 6 (XL) active peripheral bus slots
+ 1 system slot for the ethernet module
Supported boards
All boards supported by the driver system ME-iDS, 3 U CompactPCI
versions of the ME series: ME-8200, ME-8100, ME-6x00, ME-5000
cobalt, ME-FoXX ME-46x0, ME-1600, ME-1400 (except C/D), ME-1000,
ME-630, ME-96, ME-95, ME-94
General data
Interface
PCI-Express x1, connector type Molex 74960;
internal 3 U CompactPCI
Housing
Rugged metal housing, stackable, optional: 19“ and DIN-rail mountable
Size
(mm, WxHxD) ~85 x 147 x 262 or XL: 185 x 147 x 262 (housing only)
Connectors
PCI-Express x1 type Molex 74960. Phoenix terminal for external power
supply (optional)
The connector(s) for the DAQ, control or communication lines depend
on the ME board used
Power supply
Phoenix connector. External power supply, optional.
9…35 V, nominal 24 V. Zero-signal current without load at 24 V
~200 mA. 24 V: Max. 6.5 A. 12 V: Max. 12.7 A. 30 V: Max. 5.5 A
Fuse
2x 10 A, type car mini fuse
Environmental
Don‘t operate in direct solar radiation.
Operating temperature 0…55°C. 20…55% rel. humidity, non condensing
CE certification
EG directive: 89/336/EMC; Emission: EN 55022; Noise immunity: EN
50082-2
Expandability
Connectivity
Use the same connectivity accessory as available for the CompactPCI/
PXI board versions (eg. cable ME AK, terminal blocks ME AB)
Expansions
Use the same expansion accessory as available for the CompactPCI/
PXI board versions (eg. analog multiplexer ME-MUX32, external relay
modules or opto modules ME-631 to ME-635)
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