ME-Synapse Express XL Bridge from CompactPCI to PCI-Express Over Cable
Description
Accessories
Files/Downloads
EOL/obsolete, not available anymore
Benefits
- Connect CompactPCI boards via PCI-Express-over-cable.
- Rugged, external metal chassis with 6 slots.
- DIN rail mountable..
Bridge System for 3 U ME CompactPCI Modules to PCI-Express Over Cable
With the ME-Synapse-Express (ME-1-Express) you can connect the 3 U CompactPCI boards from Meilhaus Electronic (and others) via PCI-Express over cable to a host PC. It's easy to use: Insert the DAQ board and connect to PCI-Express over cable. Also available bundled with ME series boards!
- Converts/adapts 3 U CompactPCI DAQ and control boards (ME series and boards from other suppliers*) to PCI-Express over cable.
- Remote DAQ stations for your host PC - 3 m with standard cable.
- Easy to program like a local PC board.
- Devices can be stacked. DIN rail mountable or 19" rack mountable (with optional accessories).
- Measure sensor signals, use as remote data logger etc.
System Components
| Product | Description | Included |
| PCIe-8560 | PCI-Express host adaptor for a host PC with a free PCI-Express slot. | yes |
| PXI-8565 | 3 U PXI/CompactPCI target adaptor, pre-installed in the ME-Synapse-Express chassis. | yes |
| ACL-Express-3 | 3 m connecting cable, other lenght optional. | yes |
| ME-Synapse-Express XL chassis | ME-Synapse-Express XL metal chassis with 6 slots for 3 UI CompactPCI modules. | yes |
| ME-Synapse-LAN-PWR | Power supply adaptor for ME-Synapse-Express (and LAN), connected via Phoenix terminals. DIN-rail mountable. | no, optional |
| ME-Synapse-LAN-PWR-DT | Power supply adaptor for ME-Synapse-Express (and LAN), connected via Phoenix terminals. Desktop version. | no, optional |
| ME-Synapse-LAN-XL-RM-Kit | Rack-mount kit for the ME-Synapse-Express (and LAN) in 19" systemes. 2 angular guidance plates and a front panel. | no, optional |
| UTA-130 | Universal DIN rail adaptor, use to mount ME-Synapse-LAN on standard DIN-rails. 2 x required! | no, optional |
| Driver software | If the system includes ME boards, the driver software is included with the boards. For boards from other suppliers use the driver software that is included with the boards. | |
Included: ME-Synapse XL metal chassis with PCI-Express module PXI-8565. Host adaptor PCIe-8560. 3 m connecting cable ACL-Express-3. User manual.
Use the ME-Synapse-Express with the ME series CompactPCI boards supported by the ME-iDS as well a boards from other suppliers* which are compatible with the 3 U CompactPCI standard.
Software: Included with the ME series boards (driver system ME-iDS, ME-PowerLab3).
For the boards from other suppliers use the driver software supplied with these boards*.
Use the ME-Synapse-Express with the ME series CompactPCI boards supported by the ME-iDS as well a boards from other suppliers* which are compatible with the 3 U CompactPCI standard.
Software: Included with the ME series boards (driver system ME-iDS, ME-PowerLab3).
For the boards from other suppliers use the driver software supplied with these boards*.
* Our support team cannot offer support for boards from other suppliers, only if the ME-Synapse itself is considered.
Field Installation
The ME-Synapse is...
- ...DIN rail mountable with option UTA-130.
- ...19" rack mountable with option RM-Kit.
- ...stackable with the products ME-PowerHouse (ME-5), ME-Synapse, ME-SIG32-8B, ME AB-D78 connector blocks (metal housing) and other ME-Neurons and ME-Synapses.
