Serial I/O - ICSDataCom

Reliable DAQ and 

Interface Products 

2004

ICSDataCom is proud to present to you, our customers, our latest catalog with the fi nest products 

for Serial Communications, Interfacing and Data Acquisition. ICSDataCom started with the 

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and Interfaces from three of the best companies that we could fi nd. As ICSDataCom’s business 

grew, customers asked for more products from these three companies. Today, ICSDataCom 

brings you serial interface cards, digital I/O cards and Data Acquisition cards for PCs and for the 

CompactPCI bus in addition to our original serial converters. For those of you new to ICSDataCom 

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Meilhaus Electronic is situated in Puchheim near Munich. 

Page 3 - 51 in this catalog! 

Meilhaus Electronic is one of the leading European designers, producers and sales companies of 

PC-based data acquisition and interface technology products. Since 1977, Meilhaus Electronic 

has been offering know-how, innovative designs and individual custom-specifi c EMC compatible 

solutions for professional data acquisition and control. Their product lines include software for 

PC-based measurements under Windows, Linux, VxWorks and QNX as well as PC boards (PCI 

and CompactPCI) for data acquisition, control and serial data transmission in labs and industrial 

environments. Moreover Meilhaus Electronic offers products for the GPIB, VCAN and PROFIBUS, 

decentralized modules with fi eldbus, connectivity products, USB data Acquisition, components for 

measurement, control, automation and more. For additional information about Meilhaus Electronic 

go to www.meilhaus.com. 


Amplicon Liveline is located in Brighton in the South of England. Since 1974, Amplicon has been 

supplying PC interface boards and a range of innovative Serial Conversion products. Today 

Amplicon offers interface boards for the PC, industrial PC solutions, GPIB products, serial interfaces 

and converters and more. 


Founded in 1993, ICP DAS is an industry innovator in the Industrial Data Acquisition and 

Embedded Control fi elds. ICP DAS is located in Taiwan. For almost a decade, the company has 

been fi rmly dedicated to developing cutting edge Industrial and Data Acquisition and Intelligent 

Communication products that enable integrators, OEMs and industrial users to implement completely 

reliable, cost-effective, and flexible embedded control and data acquisition systems. ICP 

DAS has built a reputation as a world-wide supplier of high quality, Industrial Data Acquisition and 

Control Products. Their Factory Headquarters has over 60,000 Square foot factory and more 

than 50 engineers in the Engineering Department. 

2 Introduction

Overview 

Reliable DAQ, Control and Interface Boards: 

Meilhaus Electronic ■ ME Series 

16 bit/500 kHz. 4 

6 

Analog DAQ Boards, Multifunctional Boards 

Contents 

Analog Inputs Analog Outputs Digital I/O Special Features Bus Model Page 

16 bit/500 kHz. 

32 E/A depending 

3 counters 8254, PCI ME-4680, 

ExATrig 1) tor) 

description) 

i/is 500 V isol. 32 

se./16 diff. is: 8 

se. with sim. sampl. 

outputs (i/is optoisolation); 

FIFOs 

(waveform genera- 

on model 

TTL or opto-isol. 

i/is opto-isolated. 

Many extras (see 

detailed product 

i, is 2) 

16 bit/500 kHz. 

500 V isolation, 

32 se./16 diff. 

ExATrig 1) and digital 

trigger 

16 bit/500 kHz. 4 

outputs with optoisolation 

8 opto-inp. 8 

opto-outp. 16 

TTL I/O 

3 counters 8254, 

opto-isolated 

PCI ME-4670i 2) 8 

16 bit/500 kHz. 16 

se. channels 

- 32 TTL I/O Digital trigger 

(rising, falling, both 

edges). High-impedance 

inputs. 

PCI ME-4650 2) 10 

12 bit/500 kHz. 

Isol. up to 500 V. 

16 se./8 diff. inputs. 

Opt. 4 simult. 

channels 

12 bit/100 kHz. 4 

outputs with sense 

32 TTL I/Os. 

Optional: 

Counters, PWM 

A/D section optoisolated 

from the 

rest of the board. 

Opt. isol. RS422/ 

485 interface. 

PCI, 

CompactPCI 

ME-3000 2) 14 

12 bit/300 kHz. 

Isol. up to 500 V. 

16 se./8 diff. inputs 

12 bit/100 kHz. 4 

outputs with sense 

32 TTL I/Os A/D section optoisolated 

from the 




PCI, PXI/ 

CompactPCI 

ME-2600i 2) 12 

12 bit/300 kHz. 

Isol. up to 500 

V. 16 se./8 diff. 

inputs. 

- 32 TTL I/Os A/D section optosolated 

from the 




PCI, PXI/ 

CompactPCI 

ME-2000i 2) 12 

1) ExATrig: External analog trigger. 2) Can be used to expand the ME-MultiSig system. 

Analog Output Boards 

Contents 

Analog Output Isolation Special Features Bus Model Page 

16 bit high precision. 1 

DAC per channel. 4, 8, 16 

channels. 500 kHz per 

channel 

With or without common 

GND (potential free) 

- PCI ME-6000 16 

16 bit high precision. 1 

DAC per channel. 4, 8, 16 

channels. 500 kHz per 

channel 

With or without common 

GND (potential free) 

FIFOs on channels 1 - 4, 

for use as waveformgenerator 

PCI ME-6100 16 

12 bit quad DAC. 4, 8, 12, 

16 channels 

- Model with 16 voltage 

outputs, 8 of them can 

also be used as current 

outputs 

PCI, PXI/ 

CompactPCI 

ME-1600 18 

Meilhaus Electronic Data Acquisition Boards 

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Digital I/O, Opto I/O, Counter and Relay Boards 

Contents 

Digital I/O Relays Counters Special Features Bus Model Page 

24 or 48 inputs/ 

outputs. TTL level 

ME-1400 26 

64 or 128 

inputs/outputs. 

TTL level 

- 0, 3, 6 or 15 

counters. 16 bit. 

TTL level. PWM 

Independent 10 MHz clock. 

Models with counters: 

Interrupt inputs. 

ME-1400C+D: 30 counters. 

Can be expanded with ME- 

Xtend and ME-UB series 

- - Outputs with read-back. Can 

be expanded with up to 128 

relays or opto-isolation (ME- 

63Xtend series) 

PCI, PXI/ 

CompactPCI 

(C+D PCI 

only) 

PCI, PXI/ 

CompactPCI 

ME-1000 28 

8 TTL inputs. 

8 opto-isolated 

inputs (24 V). 

2 TTL interrupt 

inputs 

16 type C 

up to 2 A 

at 30 V 

- Relays with read-back. 

Short time for single relay 

also up to 3.5 A 

PCI, PXI/ 

CompactPCI 

ME-630 20 

16/16 or 32/32 

inputs/outputs. 

Opto-isolated. 

24 V level 

- 3 counters 16 bit 

Opto-isolation. 

24 V level 

Bit pattern comparator. 

Outputs stable during 

power-on. Monitoring of 

input bit changes 

PCI, PXI/ 

CompactPCI 

ME-8100 22 

10 inp./8 outp. 

Opto-isol. 24 V 

16 outputs. Optoisolated, 

24 V 

18 inputs. Optoisolated, 

24 V 

- - Input models: Interrupt 

lines. 

Output models: Outputs 

stable during power-on. 

PCI, PXI/ 

CompactPCI 

ME-96 24 

ME-95 

ME-94 

External Expansion Boards, DIN Rail Mount 

Contents 

Expands… Channels Special Features Model Page 

PCI and PXI/Compact 

16 relays type C, 5 A, 30 VDC/240 VAC With ME-1000 up to 64 ME-631 EXT 34 

PCI boards with 16 opto-isolated inputs, 2.5 - 60 V or 128 relays can be ME-632 EXT 

TTL digital I/O lines, 16 opto-isolated outputs, 0.6 - 60 V controlled from a PC. ME-633 EXT 

eg. ME-1400(A), 

ME-1000, ME-FoXX® 

series 

8 inputs/8 outputs, opto-isolated, specs 

see ME-632 and ME-633 

16 solid state relays, 5 A/240 VAC 

ME-1400(A): All remaining 

signals available 

DIN rail mountable 

ME-634 EXT 

ME-635 EXT 

PCI and PXI/Compact 

8 opto-isolated inputs, 2.5 - 60 V Mini desktop connectivity ME-UBOI 34 

PCI boards with 8 opto-isolated digital outputs, 0.6 - 60 V boxes 

ME-UBOO 

TTL digital I/O lines, 8 relays type C, 5 A, 240 VAC ME-UBRE 

eg. ME-1400, ME- 

FoXX® series; USB 

mini DAQ lab 

Multi I/O DAQ 

boards, eg. ME- 

FoXX® series, 

ME-3000, ME-2600i, 

ME-2000i and others 

32, 256, 4096, 8192 analog inputs in 

multiplexing technology 

Signal conditioning with 

optional plug-on modules. 

Expandable at any time. 

Digital I/O for channel 

selection required 

ME-MUX32 38 

A/D DAQ boards, eg. 

ME-FoXX® series, 

ME-3000, ME-2600i, 

ME-2000i and others 

16, 32 channels with signal conditioning Signal conditioning with 

optional plug-on modules. 

Same modules are used 

on the ME-MUX32 

ME-SIG32 38 

Multi I/O DAQ 

boards eg. ME-46xx, 

ME-3000 ME-2600i 

and others 

32 analog outputs in demultiplexing 

technology 

Signal conditioning with 

optional plug-on modules 

(module for user signal 

conditioning circuitry). 

Digital I/O for channel 

selection required 

ME-DEMUX32 38 

4 Meilhaus Electronic Data Acquisition Boards

Serial Interface Boards 

Contents 

RS232 RS422/485 Special Features Bus Model Page 

16 ports up to 

1 MBaud 

- 2 VHDC female. 

All handshake lines available 

PCI ME-9300 49 

2 ports up to 

460 kBaud 

1 LPT port on board Low profile PCI ME-9200 50 

4, 8 ports up to 

1 MBaud 

4, 8 ports 

up to 1 MBaud 

Opto-isolation up to 1 kV. 

Models with RS232 or 

RS422/485 

PCI, PXI/CompactPCI ME-9100i 48 

2, 4, 8 ports up 

to 1 MBaud 


to 1 MBaud 


RS422/485 or mixed. 

Point-of-sales/retail modifications 

possible. 

PCI, PXI/CompactPCI 

3.3 V versions available 

ME-9000 46 


to 1 MBaud 


to 1 MBaud 


RS422/485 or mixed. 

Point-of-sales/retail modifications 

possible. 

Opto-isolation up to 1 kV 

PCI, PXI/CompactPCI 

3.3 V versions available 

ME-9000i 46 

Other Meilhaus Electronic Products in this Catalog 

Contents 

Description OS or Bus Platform Model Page 

Driver software for ME series PCI, and PXI/CompactPCI boards Windows (LabVIEW, Agilent ME-DriverSystems 44 

VEE, DASYLab, Visual C++ and 

others), Linux, QNX VxWorks 

Mobile mini data logger/recorder TEMP for temperature (-10 - +70°C) Application software for MEgicDisk® TEMP 45 

or CLIMA for “climate” (= temperature + rel. humidity 2 - 99%). 

Memory for 3500 values. IrDA data transmission. Battery powered. 

Windows and Linux included 

on CD-ROM 

and CLIMA 

ISA Classics Description OS or Bus Platform Model 1) Page 

200 kHz/12 bit A/D, 16 single-ended/8 differential inputs, programmable 

gain. ME-260D and ME-300: 3 TTL digital I/O ports, 8 bit each. 

ME-300: 12 bit D/D, 4 outputs 

ISA 16 bit bus 

ME-300 ISA 

ME-260 ISA 

ME-260D ISA 

12 bit D/A, 4, 8, 12 or 16 outputs, max. ±10 V/5 mA ISA 16 bit bus ME-160 ISA 18 

12 

9 opto-inputs/8 opto-outputs, 24 V, isolation up to 500 V. Interrupt ISA 8 bit bus ME-96 ISA 24 

16 opto outputs, 24 V, isolation up to 500 V ME-95 ISA 

18 opto-inputs, 24 V, isolation up to 500 V. Interrupt ME-94 ISA 

16 opto-inputs, 16 opto-outputs, 24 V, isolation up to 500 V. Bitpattern 

comparator and monitoring of status changes. Interrupt 

ISA 16 bit bus ME-81 ISA 22 

16 reed relays, 100 V/0.5 A, status LEDs. 4 TTL digital inputs ISA 8 bit bus ME-63 ISA 20 

Lowcost 60 kHz/12 bit A/D, 16 single-ended inputs. 1x 16 bit TTL 

counter 

ISA 8 bit bus 

ME-26 ISA 

24 or 48 TTL digital I/O channels, grouped in 8 bit ports. 3x or 6x 

16 bit TTL counters. Independent clock source on board 

ISA 8 bit bus ME-14 ISA 34 

1) All “Classic” ISA models available while supplies last. After that, boards can be ordered in larger quantities only for support of running applications. 


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Multi-I/O 

Highend DAQ Board with Sophisticated Features: 

16 bit/500 kHz Isolated Multi I/O Board ■ ME-4680, i, is 

Terminal block and cable 

■ Analog Inputs: 

• 32 single-ended/16 differential inputs. 

Model “is”: 8 of the inputs also with simultaneous 

sampling (single-ended) plus 24 standard single-ended 

inputs. 

• 16 bit/500 kHz A/D conversion. 

Models “i”/“is”: A/D section opto-isolated. 

• External analog and digital trigger. 

ME-MultiSig® system: 

ME-MUC32M + S and plug-on 

■ Analog Outputs: 

• 4 output channels. 

• 16 bit/500 kHz D/A conversion. 

Models “i”/“is”: D/A section opto-isolated. 

• External digital trigger. 

• Waveform output: FIFO for each channel. 

■ Digital I/O and Counters: 

• 4x 8 digital I/O channels. 

• Depending on model/port: TTL or opto-isolated. 

• Timercontrolled bitpattern output using D/A FIFO. 

• 3x 16 bit counters 

• Models “i”/“is”: Channels opto-isolated 

ME-63Xtend series 

■ PCI-Bus Interface: 

• PCI Local Bus 2.1 compatible. 

• Plug’n’Play. 

ME-UB series 

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■ Expandability: 

• ME-MUX32: More analog inputs in multiplexing technology. 

Timer controlled acquisition. 

• ME-SIG32: Flexible signal conditioning with plug-on 

modules. 

• ME-DEMUX32: More analog outputs in demultiplexing 

technology. 

• ME-63Xtend: Expand digital I/O ports with opto-isolation 

or relays. 

• ME-UB: Expand digital I/O ports with opto-isolation or 

relays. 

Meilhaus Electronic Data Acquisition Boards

+10V 

-10V 

Specifications: 

Analog inputs 

Number 

Ranges 

FIFO 

Isolation 

A/D conversion 

Trigger 

Analog outputs 

Number 

Range 

Isolation 

D/A conversion 

FIFO 

Trigger 

Digital I/O 

Number 

Level 

AD_TRIG_A- 

AD_TRIG_A+ 

ExATrig Analog Trigger 

Technology 

In trigger mode an A/D conversion is 

started only if a rising (“RISING”), falling 

(“FALLING”) or a rising or a falling 

edge (“BOTH”) occurs. 

The analog A/D trigger makes use of a 

comparator which compares the positive 

trigger input (AD_TRIG+, dynamic 

signale up to 500 kHz, ±10 V) and 

the negative trigger input (AD_TRIG, 

threshold). “Rising edge” means that 

the threshold value is exceeded from 

negative to positive. “Falling edge” 

means that AD_TRIG_A+ is falling below 

the threshold value from positive 

to negative. 

Extras 

Counters 

Number 

Level 

Lines 

General 

Bus interface 

Settings 

Size (mm) 

Connectors 

ME-SylverFoXX: 

The new Flexibility in 

Measurement Data Acquisition 

The ME-SylverFoXX (ME-4680, i, is) is 

the highend model of the ME-FoXX®® 

family. It has a variety of innovative 

features many users have been look- 

ing for: The most important feature 

is the complete opto-isolation of all 

analog inputs, outputs, counter lines 

as well as 2 digital I/O ports on the 

versions “i” and “is”. Are analog inputs 

with simultaneous sampling re- 

quired? The ME-4680is has 8 of them. 

The analog outputs have FIFOs which 

can be used for waveform generator 

applications. The digital outputs can be 

programmed for bit pattern output 

under timer control (with FIFOs). The 

trigger section, with its digital and ana- 

log trigger lines, is another innovative 

highlight worth taking a closer look 

(see text and picture on the right). 

ME-4670i and ME-4680, i, is 

32 single-ended or 16 differential; ME-4680is: 8 of the inputs can 

also be used as single-ended channels with simultaneous sampling/ 

Sample&Hold plus 24 “normal” single-ended channels 

±10 V, ±2.5 V, 0...10 V, 0...2.5 V 

1 k FIFO (1024 values) for conversion with channel list 

Models “i” and “is”: Up to 500 V (opto-coupler chip specifi cation) 

16 bit/500 kHz 

External digital trigger, external analog trigger (both on rising, falling 

or both edges) 

4 channels 

±10 V 

Models “i” and “is”: Up to 500 V (opto-coupler chip specifi cation) 


All ME-4680 versions: 4 k per channel 

External digital trigger (rising, falling edge) 

Models “i” and “is”: 8 opto inputs, 8 opto outputs and 2x 8 bit TTL 

I/O ports, each port as input or output. 

Model ME-4680: 4x 8 bit TTL I/O ports, each port as input or output 

Depending on port: TTL level or opto-isolated (standard: 5 V level, 

optional: Up to 48 V. Outputs open-collector) 

Bitpattern generator timercontrolled with FIFO 

3 independent 16 bit, type 8254 compatible 

TTL. Models “i” and “is” opto-isolated (standard: 5 V level, optional: Up 

to 48 V. Outputs open-collector) 

All lines (Clock, Gate, Out) of all counters available at the connector 

32 bit/33 MHz PCI Local Bus 2.1 compatible 

Via software; Windows Plug’n’Play 

175 x 107 (without slot bracket/connector 

78-pin D-sub female, pin fi eld connector on board (2x 8 bit TTL digital 

I/O ports). A fl at ribbon cable with a 25-pin D-sub female and an additional 

slot bracket is included; uses another PC slot 


Software: 

Including: ME-Power-CD with… 

Drivers for Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP. 

Supports Visual C++, Delphi, Visual Basic and 

Borland C/C Builder 

Driver for Agilent VEE and LabVIEW 

Support software for Linux (source code 

under GPL) 

Utilities, examples, demos 

“Soft manuals” English and German, for Acrobat 

Reader (printed manuals as an option/extra 

charge) 

Ordering Code: 

ME-4680is 2925.00 $ 

PCI multi I/O board: 16 bit/500 kHz isolated A/D, 

channels: 32 se. or 16 diff. or 8 se. with simultaneous 

sampling + 24 “normal” se., 4 isolated 16 bit 

analog- outputs with FIFOs, 8/8 optoI/Os, 2x 8 TTL 

digital I/Os, 3x 16 bit isol. counters 

ME-4680i 

on request 

see ME-4680is, but 32 se. or 16 diff. channels (no 

simultaneous sampling) 

ME-4680 2269.00 $ 

see ME-4680i, but without opto-isolation 

Web: www.meilhaus.com/e_me 

Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 (1 m) 92.00 $ 

Cable ME AK-D78 (2 m) 95.00 $ 

78-pin D-sub male and 78-pin D-sub female (1:1), 

connects ME-FoXX® to terminal block, ME-MultiSig® 

boards or user application 

Terminal block ME AB-D78M 145.00 $ 

78-pin D-sub male and spring terminals 

Cable ME AK-D25F/S 

on request 

20-pin ribbon cable connector and 25-pin D-sub 

female, for digital I/O ports C/D. 1 cable is included 

Cable ME AK-D2578/4000 on request 

25-pin D-sub male and 78-pin d-sub female, connects 

ME-FoXX®® to 1x ME-63Xtend 

Cable ME AK-D2515/4000 

on request 

25-pin D-sub male and 2x 15-pin D-sub male, connects 

ME-FoXX®® to 2x ME-UB 

ME-63Xtend and ME-UB series 

External expansion boards/boxes with relays or 

opto-isolation 

ME-MultiSig® series 

quote 

quote 

Multiplexing, demultiplexing and signal-conditioning 

system 

ME-AA4-3(i) series 

quote 

Connectivity adaptor, connects exisiting ME-2x00i/ 

ME-3000 applications to ME-FoXX®® boards. Connects 

ME-4680i/is to ME-MUX32 with full opto-isolation 

and functionality 


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Multi-I/O 

Rugged, Isolated Midrange Allround DAQ Board: 

16 bit/500 kHz Isolated Allround Multi I/O Board ■ ME-4670i 


ME-FoXX series 

20-pin connector 

on board ME AK-D25F/S 




A/D section opto-isolated. 

• External analog and digital trigger. 

Expanding the 

ME-FoXX® series 

with ME-63Xtend 

boards 

8 bit port C and D 

ME AK-D2578/4000 


• 4 output chann els. 

• 16 bit/500 kHz D/A conversion. 

D/A section opto-isolated. 


ME-FoXX Series 



ME AK-D2515/4000 


• 8 opto-inputs and 8 opto-outputs. 

• 2x 8 TTL digital I/O channels. Each port can be input or output 

(via software). 

• 3x 16 bit counters 

• Counter channels opto-isolated 

Expanding the ME-FoXX® 

series with ME-UB boxes 

PCI DAQ boards: 

e.g. ME-46xx, 

ME-2x00i, 

ME-3000 

8 bit port C 

Master 

16 inputs 

8 bit port D 

A B A Slave 1 B A Slave 2 B A Slave 3 B 

16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 

A Slave 7 B A Slave 6 B A Slave 5 B A Slave 4 B 

16 inputs 16 inputs 

Expanding the ME-FoXX® series with the ME- 

MUX32-M/-S from the ME-MultiSig® System 



■ PCI-Bus Interface: 





• ME-MUX32: More analog inputs in 

multiplexing technology. Timer controlled 

acquisition. 

• ME-SIG32: Flexible signal conditioning 

with plug-on modules. 

• ME-DEMUX32: More analog outputs in 

demultiplexing technology. 

• ME-63Xtend: Expand digital I/O ports 

with opto-isolation or relays. 

• ME-UB: Expand digital I/O ports with 

opto-isolation or relays. 

Technical specifi cations see previous side, ME-4680! 

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ME-FoXX® - Get the MaXXimum 

DAQ power 

The ME-46xx family offers a variety of 

innovative features as well as some 

“small, excellent” functions many 

users have been looking for: Isolated 

A/D, D/A, digital I/O and counters on 

a single PCI board, isolated channels 

with simultaneous sampling, analog 

outputs with FIFOs and a sophisticated 

analog and digital trigger section. 

There are 4 standard models. More 

versions are available on request as 

custom specifi c boards (high quantities): 

Model Overview: 


Analog Inputs 

Model 

Channels 

Isolation 

Diff. 1) 

ExATrig. 2) 

S&H 3) 

Channels 

ME-SlyFoXX: 

Professional PC DAQ and 

Control in Labs and Industry 

The ME-SlyFoXX (ME-4670i PCI) is 

the ME-FoXX® series midrange model 

from Meilhaus Electronic. With its 

complete opto-isolation of all analog 

I/O channels the board is a good 

choice for applications in industrial 

and lab environments, where reliabil- 

ity and galvanic isolation between 

a PC and the measurement and/or 

control processes is required. 

ME-FoXX®/ME-46xx Series 

16 bit Digital I/O 5) 16 bit 

Analog 

Counters 

Outputs 

ME-4650 16 - - - - - - - 4x 8 - - - 

ME-4660* 32 - 16 - - - - - 4x 8 - 3 - 

ME-4660i* 32 √ 16 - - - - - 4x 8 2 ports 3 √ 

ME-4660s* 32 - 16 - √ - - - 4x 8 - 3 - 

ME-4660is* 32 √ 16 - √ - - - 4x 8 2 ports 3 √ 

ME-4670* 32 - 16 √ - 4 - - 4x 8 - 3 - 

ME-4670i 32 √ 16 √ - 4 √ - 4x 8 2 ports 3 √ 

ME-4670s* 32 - 16 √ √ 4 - - 4x 8 - 3 - 

ME-4670is* 32 √ 16 √ √ 4 √ - 4x 8 2 ports 3 √ 

ME-4680 32 - 16 √ - 4 - √ 4x 8 - 3 - 

ME-4680i 32 √ 16 √ - 4 √ √ 4x 8 2 ports 3 √ 

ME-4680s* 32 - 16 √ √ 4 - √ 4x 8 - 3 - 

ME-4680is 32 √ 16 √ √ 4 √ √ 4x 8 2 ports 3 √ 

1) Software-selectable: 32 single-ended or 16 differential inputs. 

2) External analog trigger, see following page. Moreover all models have an external digital 

trigger. 

3) In addition to 1): Sample&hold for simultaneous sampling on 8 single-ended channels 

plus 24 standard single-ended inputs. 

4) For extended D/A modes like waveform generator, periodic output of data sets. 

5) Depending on model: 2x 8 bit wide ports with or without opto-isolation. 2 additional 8 bit 

wide, non-isolated TTL ports. TTL channels: Each port programmable as input or output. 

Opto-isolated channels: One 8 bit input and one 8 bit output port (fi xed). 

■ Standard models, short delivery times. 

■* Special custom models on request. 

Applications: 

All kinds of data acquisition, control 

and switching applications in labs, 

industry, automation, test and 

measurement and more. 

Isolation 

FIFO 4) 

Channels 


Isolation 

Number 

Isolation 

Software: 







under GPL) 




charge) 


ME-4670i PCI 1759.00 $ 

PCI multi I/O board: 16 bit/500 kHz isolated A/D, 

32 single-ended or 16 differential channels, 4 isolated 

16 bit analog outputs, 8/8 opto I/Os, 2x 8 TTL 

I/Os, 3x 16 bit isolated counters 

Starter-Kit ME-SK7 

on request 

PCI DAQlab with ME-4670i PCI, support software, 

cable, terminal block 


Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 (1 m) 92.00 $ 

Cable ME AK-D78 (2 m) 95.00 $ 


connects ME-FoXX® to terminal block, ME-MultiSig® 



78-pin D-sub male and spring terminals. 


on request 

20-pin ribbon cable connector and 25-pin D-sub 

female, for digital I/O ports C/D. 1 cable is included 

Cable ME AK-D2578/4000 on request 

25-pin D-sub male and 78-pin d-sub female, connects 

ME-FoXX® to 1x ME-63Xtend 


on request 

25-pin D-sub male and 2x 15-pin D-sub male, connects 

ME-FoXX® to 2x ME-UB 

ME-63Xtend and ME-UB series on request 

External expansion boards/boxes with relays or 

opto-isolation 



system 

ME-AA4-3(i) series 

on request 

Connectivity adaptor, connects exisiting ME-2x00i/ 

ME-3000 applications to ME-FoXX® boards. Connects 

ME-4670i to ME-MUX32 with full opto-isolation 

and functionality 


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Multi-I/O 

Low Cost High Quality DAQ Board: 

16 bit/500 kHz Low Cost A/D DAQ Board ■ ME-4650 



• 16 single-ended inputs. 



■ Digital I/O: 

• 4x 8 TTL digital I/O channels. 

• Each port programmable as input or output. 



■ PCI bus Interface: 




• ME-MUX32: More analog inputs in multiplexing technology. 

Timer controlled acquisition. 

• ME-SIG32: Flexible signal conditioning with plug-on 

modules. 


or relays. 


relays. 

ME-UB series 



ME-4650 PCI 695.00 $ 

PCI A/D board: 16 bit/500 kHz A/D, 16 channels, 4x 8 TTL digital I/O ports 

Starter-Kit ME-SK6 

on request 

PCI DAQ lab with ME-4650 PCI, support software, cable, terminal block 

Starter-Kit ME-SK6 MUX 

on request 

47-channel DAQ system with A/D board ME-4650 PCI, 32-to-1 multiplexing 

extender board ME-MUX32M and cable ME AK-D78 

iMEssbox 4600 

on request 

The new iMEssbox with 16 bit DAQ board ME-4650 PCI! Rugged, compact 

industrial chassis with backplane, power supply, CPU module, HDD, FDD and 

CD drive 


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DAQ System iMEssbox 4600 

Professional PC data acquisition 

doesn’t necessarily have to be 

expensive! Proof: The iMEssbox is a 

complete PC DAQ system including 

DAQ board, software and connectivity 

at a price often paid for a single DAQ 

board! Just compare! 

The new iMEssbox 4600 includes: 

• 16 bit/500 kHz DAQ board ME- 

4650 incl. ME-Power-CD. 

• Connectivity cable ME AK-D78. 

• Terminal block ME AB-D78M. 

• Rugged, compact industrial chassis 

with PCI backplane and power 

supply. 

• CPU module. 

• HDD, FDD and CD drive. 

Go to: www.meilhaus.com/e_special 

The starter model for professional 

PC data acquisition 

The ME-LittleFoXX is the low cost 

version of the 16 bit ME-FoXX® family. 

This high quality board is tailor made 

for applications with a low budget. The 

ME-FoXX® can be used for measure- 

ment data acquisition up to 500 kHz 

in labs and industrial environments. 

The ME-MUX32 is a low cost expan- 

sion for the ME-FoXX® with up to 47, 

271, or even 4096 analog inputs 

using multiplexing technology. 

Software: 







under GPL) 




charge) 

Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 (1 m) 92.00 $ 

Cable ME AK-D78 (2 m) 95.00 $ 

78-pin D-sub male and 78-pin D-sub female (1:1), connects ME-FoXX® to terminal block, ME-Multi- 

Sig® boards or user application 




on request 

20-pin ribbon cable connector and 25-pin D-sub female, for digital I/O ports C/D. 1 cable is included 


on request 

25-pin D-sub male and 78-pin d-sub female, connects ME-FoXX® to 1x ME-63Xtend 


25-pin D-sub male and 2x 15-pin D-sub male, connects ME-FoXX® to 2x ME-UB 


External expansion boards/boxes with relays or opto-isolation 


Multiplexing and signal-conditioning system 

ME-AA4-3 series 

on request 

Connectivity adaptor, connects exisiting ME-2x00i/ME-3000 applications to ME-FoXX® boards 

Standard 60 kHz/12 bit A/D-Board: ME-26 

“Classic” ISA models available while supplies 

last. After that, boards can be ordered in larger 

quantities only for support of running applica- 


• 60 kHz/12 bit A/D conversion. 

• 16 single-ended inputs. Max. input 

range unipolar 0…10 V/bipolar ±10 V. 

• Sample intervals 20 µs…35 min with 

software loop or timer. 

■ Counters: 

• 1x 16 bit counters (TTL level). 

■ ISA Bus Interface: 

• ISA-8 bit. Jumper for base addresse/ 

interrupt. 


ME-26 ISA 399.00 $ 

ISA 12 bit/60 kHz A/D board, 1 counter 16 bit 

Cable ME AK-D25 (2 m) 50.00 $ 

25-pin, D-sub male-female, 1:1 

Terminal block ME AB-D25F 80.00 $ 

25-pin D-sub female and spring terminals. 

Driver software for Windows 95, 98, NT 

(Visual C++, Delphi, Visual Basic, Borland C/C 

Builder, Agilent VEE, LabVIEW). 


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Multi I/O 

Solid, Reliable and Widely Used DAQ Board: 

Isolated 12 bit/333 kHz Multi I/O Board ■ ME-2600i, ME-2000i 



• A/D section opto-isolated up to 500 V. 


• Max. input range unipolar 0…10 V, bipolar ±10 V. 

■ Analog Outputs (ME-2600i only): 

• Quad 12 bit D/A converter. 

• 4 output channels with sense lines. 

• Buffered or transparent output. 


ME-2000i/ME-2600i 

ME AK-D78/1 

78-pin D- 

ME AB-D78M 

78-pin D- 


• 32 TTL digital I/O channels (2x 16 bit 

ports). 

• Each port programmable as input or 

output. 



• Fully compatible CompactPCI/PXI versions 

available. 


Isolated 200 kHz/12 bit Multi I/O Board: ME-300, ME-260 



quantities only for support of running applications. 

■ Opto-Isolated Analog Inputs: 



• Max. input range 0…10 V/±10 V. 

• Programmable gain x1, x2, x4, x8 (LG) 

or x1, x10, x100, x1000 (HG). 

■ Digital I/O (ME-300, 260D): 

• 3x 8 TTL digital I/O channels. 

■ Analog Outputs (ME-300): 

• 4 output channels. 12 bit D/A. 

• Buffered/transparent output. 

• All outputs set to 0 V at power-up. 


• ISA-16 bit. Jumper for addresses/IRQ. 


ME-300 LG ISA 1089.00 $ 

ME-300 HG ISA 1089.00 $ 

ISA multi I/O board with LG/low gain x1/2/4/8 

or HG high gain x1/10/100/1000 

ME-260 LG or HG ISA 709.00 $ 

ME-260D LG or HG ISA 839.00 $ 

ISA A/D board with LG/low gain or HG/high gain 

(see ME-300). Models D with digital I/O 

Cable ME AK-D50 (2 m) 75.00 $ 

50-pin D-sub male-female, 1:1 

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Turn your PC into a professional DAQ lab. The ideal solution for process control, D&E, test: 

ME-2600i/2000i MEsslabor/DAQlab software, virtual instrument panels (Agilent VEE 

runtime) 


ME-2600i, ME-2000, ME-300, ME-260 

A/D 1) D/A Digital I/O Model Bus 

12 bit/300 kHz 12 bit, 4 channels 2) 32 ME-2600i PCI PCI 

12 bit/300 kHz - 32 ME-2000i PCI PCI 

12 bit/300 kHz 12 bit, 4 channels 2) 32 ME-2600 cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

12 bit/300 kHz - 32 ME-2000 cPCI CompactPCI/PCI 

12 bit/200 kHz 12 bit, 4channels 24 ME-300 ISA ISA 3) 

12 bit/200 kHz - 24 ME-260D ISA ISA 3) 

12 bit/200 kHz - - ME-260 ISA ISA 3) 

1) A/D section opto-isolated from rest of board. 16 single-ended/8 differential channels. 

2) With sense lines. 

3) Classic” ISA models available while supplies last. After that, boards can be ordered in 

larger quantities only for support of running applications. Reduced driver software.. 


ME-2600i, ME-2000i 

Analog inputs 

Number 16 single-ended/8 differental channels 

Range, gain Programmable unipolar (single-ended) or bipolar (single-ended/differential): 

x1: 0…10 V ±10 V x2: 0…5 V ±5 V 

x4: 0…2.5 V ±2.5 V x8: 0…1.25 V ±1.25 V 

Isolation Galvanic isolation of A/D the section from PC GND and from the rest 

of the board up to 500 V. Inputs protected up to ±15 V 

A/D converter 12 bit, sampling rate max. 333 kHz 

Trigger 

Internal (A/D timing counter), external TTL trigger 

Operating modes Single value; block of values; conversion with programmable channel 

list (max. 1024 entries: Channel number, gain, uni-/bipolar, singleended/differential); 

2 k FIFO for A/D data 

Analoge outputs (ME-2600i only) 

Number 4 independent channels with 1 sense line per channel (automatic 

stabilisation of the output voltage depending on the load) 

Ranges 0…10 V, ±5 V, ±10 V programmable for each channel individually. Output 

current max. 2 mA per channel 

D/A converter Quad 12 bit D/A converter 

Sampling rate Max. 100 kHz (at ±10 V; this is the max. value of the D/A converters; 

actual rate depending on system). Operating modes: Single value 

(buffered/transparent) or simultaneous output (buffered) 

Digital I/O (TTL) 

Number 32 I/O channels (2x 16 bit independent ports as inputs or outputs) 

Level 

Outputs: Low max. 0.5 V/24 mA; high min. 2 V/-15 mA; inputs: Low 

max. 0.8 V; high min. 2 V 

General 

Bus interface 32 bit/33 MHz StandardPCI bus or CompactPCI/PXI bus. PCI Local 

Bus 2.1 compatible 

Size (mm) PCI: ~174 x 98; CompactPCI: 160 x 100 (3 U) 

Connectors 78-pin D-sub female 


Software: 


Drivers for Windows 98/Me, NT, 2000, XP. 


Borland C/C Builder. 

Driver for Agilent VEE und LabVIEW. 


under GPL) 

Drivers for QNX (source code under QNX 

Community License) 

Drivers for VxWorks 5.4.2. 

Utilities, examples, demos. 



charge) 


ME-2000i PCI 875.00 $ 

PCI A/D board: Isolated 12 bit/333 kHz A/D, digital 

I/O 

ME-2600i PCI 1085.00 $ 

PCI multi I/O board: Isolated 12 bit/ 333 kHz A/D. 

12 bit D/A. digital I/O 

ME-2000i cPCI 1145.00 $ 

ME-2600i cPCI 1295.00 $ 

See above, but for CompactPCI/PXI platform 


Starter-Kits: 

ME-SK2 

on request 

PCI MEsslabor/DAQlab with ME-2000i, support 

software, cable ME AK-D78/1, terminal block ME 

AB-D78M 

ME-SK2 BNC 

See ME-SK2, but with BNC box ME AB-BNC16 

instead of cable + terminal 

ME-SK2 MUX 

on request 

on request 

47 channel DAQ system with: DAQ board ME-2000i 

PCI, 32-to-1 multiplexer extender board ME- 

MUX32M and cable ME AK-D78/1 

ME-SK4 

ME-SK4 BNC 

ME-SK4 MUX 

on request 

on request 

on request 

See above, but with ME-2600i instead of ME-2000i 


Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 (1 m) 92.00 $ 


connects ME-2000i/ME-2600i to terminal block, 

ME-MultiSig® boards or user application 



Terminal block ME AB-BNC16 185.00 $ 

78-pin D-sub male and16 BNC. 



system 


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Multi I/O 

12 bit Multi I/O Board with Many Extras: 

Isolated 12 bit/500 kHz A/D Multifunction Board ■ ME-3000 


14 

78-pin D- 

ME-1600 



ME AK-D78/1 



• A/D section opto-isolated. 


Model SA: 4 inputs with simultaneous sampling/ 

Sample&Hold, 12 standard single-ended inputs. 

• Input ranges unipolar 0…10 V/bipolar ±10 V. 

• Start conversion with external trigger, software or 

1x 16 bit counter (model VEC-2) or 3x 16 bit counter 

(models VEC-2 and 3). 

■ Analog Outputs 

• 4 output channels with sense lines. 

• D/A section with quad 12 bit D/A converter. 

ME AB-D78M 


• VEC-2 and 3: Continuous-FIFO and Wrap- 

Around mode. 

■ Digital I/O, Counters/Timer, PWM: 

78-pin D- • 32 TTL digital I/O channels (2x 16 bit 

ports). 

• Each port programmable as input or 

output. 

• Models VEC-2 and 3: Puls width modulation (PWM). 

• VEC-1 and 3: 2x 16 bit counters. 

■ Serial I/O (PCI models): 

• Optional isolated serial RS485-interface. 

• 16 Byte FIFO. Rates up to 115.200 Baud. 

■ Simultaneous operation: 

• Models VEC-2/3: Simultaneous acquisition and output 

(several independent state machines). 

• Ideal solution for DAQ, process control, signal generation. 



• Fully compatible CompactPCI/PXI versions available. 



312 mm (without slot bracket/connector) 

107 mm (without slot bracket) 

202 mm 33 mm 77 mm 


ME-3000 

Analog inputs 

Number 16 single-ended/8 differential channels; input resistance typ. 160 

MΩ/input capacity: 3 pF 

Ranges Programmable unipolar (single-ended) or bipolar (single-ended/differential): 

x1: 0…10 V ±10 V x2: 0…5 V ±5 V 

x4: 0…2,5 V ±2,5 V x8: 0…1,25 V ±1,25 V 

Isolation Galvanic isolation of A/D the section from PC GND and from the rest 

of the board up to 500 V. Inputs protected up to ±15 V 

A/D converter 12 bit, sampling rate max. 500 kHz (depending on system) 

Option SA 4 single-ended channels with simultaneous sampling and 12 “normal” 

single-ended channels. Simultaneous sampling rates: 

2 channels: ~150 kHz; 3 channels: ~115 kHz; 4 channels: ~93 kHz 

Operating modes Single value, block of values, conversion with programmable channel 

list (max. 1024 entries: Channel number, gain, uni-/bipolar, singleended/differential); 

2 k FIFO for A/D data 

Trigger 

Internal (A/D timing counter), external TTL trigger 

Analog outputs 

Number 4 independent channels with 1 sense line per channel (automatic 

stabilisation of the output voltage depending on the load) 

Ranges 0…10 V, ±5 V, ±10 V programmable for each channel individually. Output 

current max. 2 mA per channel 

D/A converter Quad 12 bit D/A converter; sampling rate max. 100 kHz (at ±10 V; 

actual rate depending on system). 

Operating modes Single value (buffered/transparent) or simultaneous output (buffered); 

VEC-2/3 additional Continuous or WrapAround mode, 4 k FIFO 

for D/A output (VEC-2 and 3) 

Digital I/O (TTL), PWM, counters 

Number 32 I/O channels (2x 16 bit independent ports as inputs or outputs) 

Level 

Outputs: Low max. 0.5 V/24 mA; high min. 2 V/-15 mA; 

inputs: Low max. 0.8 V; high min. 2 V 

PWM 

1 output for puls width modulation (pin 32) on the models VEC-2 and 

3; duty cycle: 0…99% in steps of 1%. Frequency range up to 30 kHz; 

can be divided down to 0.4 Hz using the 16 bit counter. Output 

voltage at max. output current low: Max. 0.33 V ati 6 mA; high: Min. 

3.84 V at -6 mA; input voltage low: Max. 0.8 V; high: Min. 2 V 

Counter 2x 16 bit counters on the models VEC-1 and 3; functions: Load 

start value/end value, interrupt on zero, latched reading of present 

counter value. External clock max. 6 MHz (end value = 65535), max. 

90 kHz (end value < 65535). Min. pulse width 60 ns (high level) 

Serial interface (optional for ME-3000 PCI-Modelle) 

Operating modes RS422, RS485 half duplex, RS485 full duplex; distance max. 

1200 m; all lines opto-isolated; output current max. 100 mA. UART 

16C550 with 16 Byte FIFO 

Rates 1.200, 2.400, 4.800, 9.600, 19.200, 38.400, 57.600, 

115.200 Baud 

Transmission Parity: No/even/odd, data bits: 7/8, stop bits: 1/2 

General 

Bus interface 32 bit StandardPCI bus oder CompactPCI/PXI bus. PCI Local Bus 2.1 

compatible 

Size (mm) PCI: ~312 x 107 (without slot bracket/connector - for details see 

picture/drawing); CompactPCI/PXI: 160 x 100 (3 U) 

Connectors 78-pin D-sub female. 

Option SIO/RS485: 10-pin connector with fl at ribbon cable and an 

additional slot bracket with 9-pin D-sub female (see picture) 


42 mm 65 mm 

Slot bracket + D-sub 

female of option SIO 

(RS422/485 

Software: 












charge) 


ME-3000 PCI VEC-1 1450.00 $ 

PCI multi I/O board for data acquisition: Isolated 

12 bit/500 kHz A/D, additional A/D features, 12 bit 

D/A, digital I/O, 2x 16 bit counters 

ME-3000 PCI VEC-2 1835.00 $ 

PCI multi I/O board for prozess control and signal 

generation: Isolated 12 bit/500 kHz A/D, 12 bit 

D/A, additional D/A-features, digital I/O, PWM 

ME-3000 PCI VEC-3 2150.00 $ 

versions VEC-1 + 2 on one board 

ME-3000 PCI VEC-1 SA 1765.00 $ 

ME-3000 PCI VEC-3 SA 2450.00 $ 

See PCI model VEC-1 or -3, but with 4 channels with 

simultaneous sampling and 12 standard single-ended 

channels 

ME-3000 PCI VEC-1 SIO 



Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 (1 m) 92.00 $ 


connects ME-3000 to terminal block, ME-MultiSig® 




Terminal block ME AB-BNC16 185.00 $ 

78-pin D-sub male and16 BNC. 



system 


on request 

on request 

on request 

See model VEC-1, -2 or -3, but with additional isolated, 

RS485-interface, incl. ribbon cable + connector/slot 

bracket 

ME-3000 cPCI VEC-1 1595.00 $ 

ME-3000 cPCI VEC-2 2095.00 $ 

ME-3000 cPCI VEC-3 2395.00 $ 

ME-3000 cPCI VEC-1 SA 1925.00 $ 

ME-3000 cPCI VEC-3 SA 2695.00 $ 



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Analog-Out 

The Extraordinary PCI Analog-Output Board: 

Analog Output Channels with Opto-Isolated Channels ■ ME-6000 

Shielded special cable ME AK-D78/6000 with open ends. 

ME-6000 or ME-6100 

ME AK-D78/6000 

78-pin D- 

… 


• All channels opto-isolated. 

• 4, 8 or 16 voltage outputs, available as: 

- “Island” channels: Total, i.e. potential free isolation: No 

common GND, all single channels opto-isolated from PC 

and from each other. 

- Opto-isolated outputs with common GND. 

• Output range ±10 V, output current max. ±15 mA per 

channel. 

• 16 bit high precision D/A conversion. 

• Highspeed rates up to 500 kHz per channel independent 

from system. 

• One individual converter per channel. 

■ General: 

• Automatic adjustment, no potentiometers. 

■ Waveform-generator - ME-6100: 

• One 8 kByte FIFO per channel for channel 1 to 4. 

• Transparent output and extended operating modes to 

generate waveforms on channels 1 to 4: 

- Continuous output. 

- WrapAround: Periodic output of data sets from the 

FIFO under timer control. 

• Virtual waveform generator: Software instrument 

panel included. Output of periodic signals up to 250 kHz 

(square signal). 




ME-6100 virtual waveform-generator software (Agilent VEE Runtime) 

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Picture above, left: Opto-isolated channels with common GND. 

Picture above, right: Fully opto-isolated “Island” channels with no common GND. 


ME-6000, ME-6100 

Channels Type 1) Isolation 2) FIFO Model Bus 

16 U √ CGND - ME-6000/16 “Island” PCI PCI 



16 U √ CGND - ME-6000i/16 PCI PCI 



16 U √ no CGND Channel 1 - 4 ME-6100/16 “Island” PCI PCI 



16 U √ no CGND Channel 1 - 4 ME-6100i/16 PCI PCI 



1) Opto-isolation with common GND (CGND) or fully potential free opto-isolation with no 

common GND. 

2) U/voltage outputs 


ME-6000, ME-6100 

Analoge outputs 

Number 4, 8 or 16 voltage outputs. 

Output current Without external power supply depending on the number of channels: 

Imax per channel ±3…15 mA. “Island” channels, with external power 

supply (±15 V): ±15 mA (external power supply always required) 

Output range ±10 V 

Accuracy (Full scale) “i”/isolated max. ~0,191%; min. ~0,095%. “Island” max. 

~0,129%; min. ~0,03% 

Isolation Versions “i”: Opto-isolation from PC, channels with common GND. 

Versions “Island”: Full opto-isolation, potential free, no common GND. 

Max. 500 V isolation from PC; max. 250 V between “Islands” 

D/A converter 1 high precision serial converter per channel. 16 bit/500 kHz 

Settling time 2 µs (-10 V to +10 V) 

Operating modes Single value (transparent) 

ME-6100 for channels 1 to 4: Continuous mode (continuous output 

under timer control) or 

WrapAround-Mode (periodic output under timer control). 

FIFOs 

ME-6100, channel 1…4: 8 k values D/A FIFOs per channel 

External trigger ME-6100, channel 1 to 4: TTL level, starts conversion (WrapAround, 

Continuous) 

General 

Bus interface: 32 bit StandardPCI bus. PCI Local Bus 2.1 compatible 

Size (mm): 174 x 98 

Connectors: 78-pin D-sub female 


Software: 







under GPL) 

ME-6100: MEsslabor/DAQlab for Windows. 




charge) 


ME-6000/16 “Island” PCI 3395.00 $ 

ME-6000/8 “Island” PCI 2150.00 $ 

ME-6000/4 “Island” PCI 1520.00 $ 

PCI 16 bit analog output board with 4, 8, 16 voltage 

outputs. Fully opto-isolated “Island” channels with no 

common GND 

ME-6000i/16 PCI 2595.00 $ 

ME-6000i/8 PCI 1830.00 $ 

ME-6000i/4 PCI 1450.00 $ 


outputs. Opto-isolated channels with common GND 

ME-6100/16 “Island” PCI 3695.00 $ 

ME-6100/8 “Island” PCI 2520.00 $ 

ME-6100/4 “Island” PCI 1935.00 $ 


outputs. Fully opto-isolated “Island” channels with no 

common GND. FIFO for channels 1 - 4 

ME-6100i/16 PCI 2990.00 $ 

ME-6100i/8 PCI 2150.00 $ 

ME-6100i/4 PCI 1750.00 $ 


outputs. Opto-isolated channels with common GND. 

FIFO for channels 1 - 4 


Accessories 

Cable ME AK-D78/6000 (1 m) 

on request 

Shielded special cable 78-pin D-sub male and 16 

shielded open lines with labels (ME AK-D78/6000). 

One cable is included. Additional cables can be 

ordered as accessories 


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Analog-Out 

Versatile Multi-Channel Analog Output Board: 

16 Analog Output Channels for Voltage and Current ■ ME-1600 


78-pin D- 

ME-1600 

ME AK-D78/1 

ME AB-D78M 


• Available with 4, 8, 12 or 16 voltage outputs or 

16 voltage outputs, 8 of them can also be used as current 

outputs. 

• Output ranges software-selectable: 

Voltage range 0…10 V or ±10 V; 

current range 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA. 

• Current outputs short circuit proof and readjusting. 

• 12 bit D/A conversion. Output transparent or simultaneous 

per quad converter. 

• Control analog positioning elements with 

current or voltage signals from your PC. 

78-pin D- 



• Fully compatible CompactPCI/PXI versions 

available. 


16-Channel Analog Output Board for Voltage: ME-160 





• 12 bit D/A conversion. 

• Models with 4, 8, 12, 16 outputs. 


• Simultaneous update of all channels. 

• Output range 0…10 V, ±5 V, ±10 V 

(max. 5 mA). 


• ISA-16 bit. Jumper for addresses. 




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Selection Chart for Analog Output Boards: 

ME-1600 PCI ME-6000i ME-6000 Island ME-6100i ME-6100 Island 

Range 0…10 V √ - - - - 

Range ±10 V √ √ √ √ √ 

Range 0…20 mA √ (model 16U8I) - - - - 

Range 4…20 mA √ (model 16U8I) - - - - 

4 channels √ √ √ √ √ 

8 channels √ √ √ √ √ 

12 channels √ - - - - 

16 channels √ √ √ √ √ 

Opto-isolation with common GND - √ - √ - 

Opto-isolation with no CGND - - √ - √ 

12 bit D/A conversion √ - - - - 

16 bit D/A conversion - √ √ √ √ 

Waveform-generator/FIFOs - - - √ (channel 1 - 4) √ (channel 1 - 4) 

High precision 16 bit output - √ √ √ √ 

For PCI bus √ √ √ √ √ 

For CompactPCI/PXI bus √ (models cPCI) - - - - 


ME-1600, ME-160 

Chan. Type Resol. Model Bus 

4 Voltage outputs 12 bit ME-1600/4U PCI PCI 




16 Voltage outputs, 8 of 12 bit ME-1600/16U8I PCI PCI 

them also as current 

outputs 

4 Voltage outputs 12 bit ME-1600/4U cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 




16 Voltage outputs, 8 of 12 bit ME-1600/16U8I cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

them also as current 

outputs 

4 Voltage outputs 12 bit ME-160/4 ISA ISA* 




1) “Classic” ISA models available while supplies last. After that, boards can be ordered in 

larger quantities only for support of running applications. Reduced driver software. 


ME-1600 

Analoge outputs 

Number Depending on model 4, 8, 12, 16 voltage outputs or 

16 voltage outputs, 8 of them as current and/or voltage outputs 

D/A converter 12 bit; 1…4 quad converters with 4 channels each 

Ranges Voltage outputs: 0…10 V, ±10 V; output current ±2 mA per channel 

Current outputs: 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA selectable per channel; short 

circuit proof and readjusting; current output circuitries are in parallel 

to the voltage outputs, so voltage and current outputs can operate 

simultaneously 

General 

Bus interface 32 bit/33 MHz StandardPCI bus or CompactPCI/PXI bus. 

PCI Local Bus 2.1 compatible 

Size (mm) PCI: ~174 x 98; CompactPCI/PXI: 160 x 100 (3 U) 


Software: 







under GPL) 







charge) 


ME-1600/4 U PCI 650.00 $ 

ME-1600/8 U PCI 875.00 $ 

ME-1600/12 U PCI 1080.00 $ 

ME-1600/16 U PCI 1270.00 $ 

PCI board. 12 bit D/A-board with 4, 8, 12 or 16 voltage 

outputs. 

ME-1600/4 U cPCI 890.00 $ 

ME-1600/8 U cPCI 1090.00 $ 

ME-1600/12 U cPCI 1295.00 $ 

ME-1600/16 U cPCI 1365.00 $ 


ME-1600/16 U 8 I PCI 1750.00 $ 

PCI board. 12 bit D/A board with 16 voltage outputs, 

8 of them also as current outputs. 

ME-1600/16 U 8 I cPCI 1875.00 $ 



Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 (1 m) 92.00 $ 

78-pin D-sub male and 78-pin D-sub female (1:1), connects 

ME-1400, A, B to terminal block 





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Relay & I/O 

Switch High Loads, Monitor Digital Statuses: 

34/26-Channel Relay and TTL/Opto Input Board ■ ME-630 

■ Relays: 

• 16 or 8 relays type C (change over). 

• For current up to 2 A/30 V (short time current for 

single relay up to 3.5 A). 

• Models with small signal relays. 

• Status check. 

• Relay statuses can be checked with read-back. 



18 additional digital-inputs: 

• 8 TTL digital inputs. 

• 8 opto-isolated inputs (24 V level). 

• 2 interrupt inputs (TTL level). 



• Fully compatible CompactPCI/PXI versions available. 


Relay type C/change over 

16-Channel Reed-Relay and TTL Digital Input Board: ME-63 




■ Relays: 

• 16 reed-relays (single pole, normally 

open). Isolation 10 GΩ (open contact). 

• Max. contact data: 100 V, 0.5 A, power 

10 W/VA. 

• Switching time less than 0.5 ms. 

• One red status LED per channel. 


• 4 TTL digital inputs. 


• ISA-8 bit. 

• Jumper for addresses. 


ME-63 ISA 350.00 $ 

ISA 16 reed relay board, 4 TTL inputs 

Cable ME AK-D37 (2 m) 65.00 $ 

37-pin D-sub male-female; 1:1 




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ME-630 

ME AK-D78/1 

ME AB-D78M 

Other products with relay channel: 

78-pin D- 

78-pin D- 

Desktop connectivity 

box ME-UBRE and 

external boards for 

DIN rail: ME-631 and 

ME-635 


ME-630, ME-63 

Relays Inputs Model Bus 

Opto TTL IRQ 1) 

16 2) 8 8 2 ME-630 PCI PCI 

16 2)3) 8 8 2 ME-630/KS PCI PCI 

8 2) 8 8 2 ME-630/8 PCI PCI 

8 2)3) 8 8 2 ME-630/8KS PCI PCI 

16 2) 8 8 2 ME-630 cPCI CompactPCI/PCI 

16 2)3) 8 8 2 ME-630/KS cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

8 2) 8 8 2 ME-630/8 cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

8 2)3) 8 8 2 ME-630/8KS cPCI CompactPCI 

16 4) - 4 - ME-63 ISA ISA 5) 

1) TTL level interrupt lines. 

2) Type C/change over 

3) Small signal relays. 

4) Single pole, normally open reed relays. 


larger quantities only for support of running applications. 


Relays 

Number, type 

Voltage/current 

ME-630 

Depending on model: 8 or 16, type C (change over); 

NAIS APE3005 according to EN 60255, EN 60335, EN 60730, EN 

60950, EN 60065, EN 50178 

Permanent load (25°C): 30 VDC/2 A; 30 VAC/2 A; short time load, 

single relay: 3.5 A 

Contact data Model: Standard Small signal relays 

Material: Silver Silver, gold plated 

Max. resistance at 6 VDC/1 A: 100 mΩ 30 mΩ 

Expected lifetime Mechanic, at 180 cpm 5x 106 

Status 

Read-back functionality 

Opto inputs (24 V) 

Number 8 

Voltage Low: 0…12 V; high: 13…24 V; input current at 24 V: 7 mA 

Isolation Up to 500 VDC 

Rate 

Max. 1 kHz (effective suppression of fast transients in µs range) 

Digital inputs (TTL) 

Number, type 8 (TTL compatible) 

Voltage, input Low: -0.5 V…+0.8 V (I ILmax =±10 µA); 

high: +2.0 V…5.5 V (I IHmax =±10 µA) 

General 

Interrupt lines 2 (TTL compatible) 



Size (mm) PCI: ~174 x 98; CompactPCI: 160 x 100 (3 U) 


6) Can only be used for currents up to 0.5 A per relay. For higher currents please use 

cable with a larger diameter! 


Software: 







under GPL) 







charge) 


ME-630 PCI 505.00 $ 

ME-630/KS PCI 

on request 

34-channel PCI board, 16 relays or 16 small signal 

relays (KS), 8 TTL inputs, 8 opto inputs, 2 IRQ inputs. 

ME-630/8 PCI 

on request 

ME-630/8KS PCI 

on request 

See ME-630 PCI, but with 8 relays or 8 small signal 

relays (KS) 

ME-630 cPCI 520.00 $ 

ME-630/KS cPCI 

on request 

ME-630/8 cPCI 

on request 

ME-630/8KS cPCI 

on request 



Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 6) (1 m) 92.00 $ 


ME-630 to terminal block 




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Opto I/O 

Industrial Control Board with 24 V Level: 

64 Channels Opto I/O and Counter Board ■ ME-8100 

positive 

interrupt 

External input bit pattern 

16 bit ME-8100 input port 

0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 

comparison 

0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 

comparison register 

Pic. 1: Bitpattern comparator, 16 bit, Interrupt at comparison positive 


• Opto-isolation up to 1 kV. 

• ME-8100A: 16/16 opto inputs/outputs. 

ME-8100B: 32/32 opto inputs/outputs. 

• Inputs/outputs for 24 V operation. 

■ Specials: 

• Can be used to monitor status changes, with interrupt 

generation. 

• Outputs stable during PC power-on: No voltage peaks. 

• Bit pattern compare, 16 bit, Interrupt on comparison 

positive. 

• Source/sink software selectable. 

interrupt 

External input bit pattern 

16 bit ME-8100 input port 

status change (one of the bits 

changes from 0 to 1 or 1 to 0) 

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 

mask register 

■ Counters/Timer: 

• Opto-isolation up to 1 kV. 

• 3x 16 bit counters. 

• Lines for 24 V operation. 



• Fully compatible CompactPCI/PXI version available. 


Opto I/O Board with Bitpattern Comparator: ME-81 





• 16 inputs, 16 outputs. 

• Opto-isolated I/O for 24 V signals. 

• Outputs stable during power on. 

■ Special Features: 

• Bitpattern comparator: Interrupt on 

comparison positive. 

• Monitoring status changes (interrupt). 



• Jumper for addresses/interrupts. 


ME-81 ISA 495.00 $ 

24 V ISA opto I/O board. 16 inputs/16 outputs 

Cable ME AK-D37 (2 m) 65.00 $ 

37-pin D-sub male-female, 1:1 




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ME-8100, ME-81, ME-96/5/4 

24 V opto-inputs 24 V opto-outputs Isolated counters Bitpattern comparator Model Bus 

16 16 3 (16 bit) √ 16 bit ME-8100A PCI PCI 

32 32 3 (16 bit) √ 2x 16 bit ME-8100B PCI PCI 

16 16 3 (16 bit) √ 16 bit ME-8100A cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

32 32 3 (16 bit) √ 2x 16 bit ME-8100B cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

18 1) - - - ME-94 PCI PCI 

- 16 - - ME-95 PCI PCI 

10 2) 8 - - ME-96 PCI PCI 

18 1) - - - ME-94 cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

- 16 - - ME-95 cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

10 2) 8 - - ME-96 cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

18 1) - - - ME-94 ISA ISA 3) 

- 16 - - ME-95 ISA ISA 3) 

9 2) 8 - - ME-96 ISA ISA 3) 

16 16 - √ 16 bit ME-81 ISA ISA 3) 

1) Two of the inputs can be used as isolated interrupt inputs. 

2) One of the inputs can be used as isolated interrupt input. 


larger quantities only for support of running applications. Reduced driver software. 

ME-8100 

ME AB-D78M 

ME AK-D78/1 


78-pin D- 


ME-8100 

Opto-Eingänge (24 V) 

Number ME-8100A: 16; ME-8100B: 32. 

Switching frequency max. 6 kHz. Isolation up to 1 kV. Level typ. 24 V 

Operating modes Simple read. Bit pattern comparator: Programmable, 1x (model A) 

or 2x (model B), 16 bit wide, Interrupt on comparison positive. Bit 

change: A bit selected/set in the mask register will generate an 

interrupt, whenever the corresponding input changes its status. If 

more than one bit is set in the mask register, an interrupt will be 

generated, if at least one of the related inputs changes its status 

Opto outputs (24 V) 

Number ME-8100A: 16; ME-8100B: 32. 

Switching frequency max. 6 kHz. Isolation up to 1 kV. Level typ. 24 V 

(depending on ext. power supply) 

Driver 

Source or sink driver software-selectable per port 

Current Depending on the number of channels in use per chip 250…500 mA 

Counters 

Number 3 independent 16 bit counters (82C54). All pins/lines opto-isolated 

up to 1 kV. Level typ. 24 V (depending on ext. power supply) 

Counter clock External up to 1 MHz 

General 

Bus interface 32 bit StandardPCI bus or CompactPCI/PXI bus. PCI Local Bus 2.1 

compatible 




78-pin D- 

Software: 







under GPL) 






Reader (printed manuals as an option) 


ME-8100A PCI 605.00 $ 

PCI board. 24 V opto I/O channels, 16 inputs/16 

outputs, 3 counters 16 bit. 

ME-8100B PCI 750.00 $ 

PCI board. 24 V 0pto I/O channels, 32 inputs/32 

outputs, 3 counters 16 bit. 

ME-8100A cPCI 735.00 $ 

ME-8100B cPCI 900.00 $ 


Starter-Kit ME-SK3 770.00 $ 

PCI Digital lab with ME-8100A PCI, support software, 

cable ME AK-D78/1, terminal block ME AB-D78M. 


Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 (1 m) 92.00 $ 






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Opto I/O 

Reliable PCI Digital I/O Boards. Widely Used – Fair Price: 

Versatile, Solid Opto I/O Board Series ■ ME-96, ME-95, ME-94 

Cable and terminal 

blocks for ME-94, 

ME-95 or ME-96 


• Opto-isolated digital I/O for 24 V signals. 

Opto-isolation up to 500 V. 

• ME-96: 10 opto inputs and 8 opto outputs. 

ME-95: 16 opto-isolated digital outputs. 

ME-94: 18 opto-isolated digital inputs. 

• 2x 15-pin D-sub male (ME-96) or 1x 25-pin D-sub male 

(ME-95, ME-94) 

• Two (ME-94) or one (ME-96) of the input lines can be 

used as isolated interrupt control lines. 

• Outputs stable: No voltage peaks during PC power on. 





Reliable ISA Opto I/O Board Series: ME-94, ME-05, ME-96 





• 24 V level. Isolation up to 500 V. 

• ME-96: 9 opto in and 8 opto out. 

ME-95: 16 opto-isolated outputs. 

ME-94: 18 opto-isolated digital inputs. 

• Two (ME-94) or one (ME-96) of the 

input lines as interrupt control lines. 

• Outputs stable: No voltage peaks during 

PC power on. 








ME-94 ISA 500.00 $ 

24 V ISA opto input board, 18 inputs 

ME-95 ISA 500.00 $ 

24 V ISA opto output board, 16 outputs 

ME-96 ISA 450.00 $ 

24 V ISA opto I/O board, 9 inputs/8 outputs 

Cable ME AK-D25 (2 m) 50.00 $ 



25-pin D-sub female and spring terminals 

2x cable ME AK-D15 (2 m) 45.00 $ each 


2x terminal ME AB-D15F 

78.00 $ each 

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ME-94 cPCI and PCI 




ME-96, ME-95, ME-94 

Opto inputs ME-94 ME-95 ME-96 

Number 18 - 10 

Level 24 V - 24 V 

Voltage Low: 0…12 V; - Low: 0…12 V; 

high: 13…24 V - high: 13…24 V 

input current - input current 

at 24 V: 7 mA 

at 24 V: 7 mA 

Isolation Up to 500 VDC - Up to 500 VDC 

Rate Max. 1 kHz 1) - Max. 1 kHz 1) 

Interrupt Two of the input - One of the input lines 

lines can be used - can be used as 

as interrupt control 

interrupt control 

lines/strobe and 

line/strobe and can 

can generate an 

generate an interrupt 

interrupt on status 

on status changes 

changes from high 

from high to low 

to low 

Opto outputs ME-94 ME-95 ME-96 

Number - 16 8 

- defi nite status (0) defi nite status (0) at 

at power-on 

power-on 

Level - 24 V 24 V 

Voltage - Output high imped- Output high imped 

ance; voltage -0.1 V ance; voltage -0.1 V 

(output high min.) (output high min.) 

Driver current - Max. 220 mA Max. 100 mA 

Isolation - Up to 500 VDC Up to 500 VDC 

Rate Max. 1 kHz 1) Max. 1 kHz 1) 

General (all models) 



Size (mm) PCI: ~174 x 98. CompactPCI/PXI: 160 x 100 (3 U) 

Connectors ME-96: 2x 15-pin D-sub male; 

ME-95 and ME-94: 25-pin D-sub male; 

PCI models: 2-pin low voltage connector DIN 45323 (external power 

supply: 24 V nominal; fuse for external power F1: 1.6 AT/250 V); 

CompactPCI/PXI models: External power supply via CompactPCI slot 

connector 

* effective suppression of fast transients in µs range 

2x 15-pin D-sub male 

ME-96 

2x ME AK-D15 


2x ME AB-D15F 

15/25-pin D- 

Software: 







under GPL) 







charge) 


ME-94 PCI 380.00 $ 

24 V PCI opto input board, 18 inputs. 

ME-95 PCI 380.00 $ 

24 V PCI opto output board, 16 outputs. 

ME-96 PCI 430.00 $ 

24 V PCI opto I/O board, 10 inputs/8 outputs. 

ME-94 cPCI 440.00 $ 

ME-95 cPCI 440.00 $ 

ME-96 cPCI 449.00 $ 



Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D15 (2 m) 45.00 $ 




15-pin D-sub female and spring terminals, for ME-96 

Cable ME AK-D25 (2 m) 50.00 $ 


ME-94 or ME-95 to terminal block 


25-pin D-sub female and spring terminals, for ME-94 

and ME-95 


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Digital I/O 

Versatile Counter and TTL Digital I/O Board: 

Up to 30 Counters, 16 bit and 48 I/O Channels ■ ME-1400 



• ME-1400: 24-channels digital I/O. 

ME-1400A: 24-channels digital I/O. 

ME-1400B: 48-channels digital I/O. 

ME-1400C: 24-channels digital I/O. 

ME-1400D: 24-channels digital I/O. 

• TTL level. 

ME-1400D 

■ Counters/Timer: 

• ME-1400A: 3x 16 bit counters. 

ME-1400B: 6x 16 bit counters. 

ME-1400C: 15x 16 bit counters. 

ME-1400D: 15x 16 bit counters. 

• TTL level. 

• Independent, programmable counters. 

• Counters can be cascaded via software. 

• 1 or 10 MHz clock (quartz oscillator), independent from 

PC clock. 

• Models with counters: Interrupt control. 




• Fully compatible CompactPCI/PXI versions of ME- 

1400, ME-1400A, ME-1400B available. 




or relays. For ME-1400 and ME-1400A. 


relays. For ME-1400. 

• ME-1400D: Expands ME-1400C via fl at ribbon cable 

(included with the ME-1400D). Uses an additional slot 

space. A total of 30 counters and 48 TTL I/O channels. 

ME-UB series 

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ME-1400(A) 

ME AK-D25 

ME AB-D25M 

8 bit Port C: 

E/A 16…23; 

Zähler-Leitungen 

der ME-1400A 

ME AK-D78/1 

8 bit Port A: E/A 0…7 

8 bit Port B: E/A 8…15 

^ ME-1400(A) and ME-63Xtend series, 

ME-1400 and ME-UB series > 

ME-1400 

8 bit Port A: 

E/A 0…7 

8 bit Port B: 

E/A 8…15 

ME AK-D7815/1400 

8 bit Port C: 

E/A 16…23 

Software: 







under GPL) 








ME-1400, ME-14 

TTL I/O 16 bit IRQ D-sub Model 

Bus 

ctrs. female 

24 channel 1) - - 78-pin ME-1400 PCI PCI 

24-channel 1) 3 √ 78-pin ME-1400A PCI PCI 

48-channel 6 √ 78-pin ME-1400B PCI PCI 

24-channel 15 √ 78-pin ME-1400C PCI PCI 

24-channel 15 √ 78-pin ME-1400D EXP PCI PCI 2) 

24-channel 1) - - 78-pin ME-1400 cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

24-channel 1) 3 √ 78-pin ME-1400A cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

48-channel 6 √ 78-pin ME-1400B cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

24-channel - - 37-pin 3) ME-1400E PCI PCI 

24-channel 3 √ 37-pin 3) ME-1400EA PCI PCI 

24-channel 6 √ 37-pin 3) ME-1400EB PCI PCI 

24-channel 3 √ 37-pin ME14A ISA ISA 4) 

48-channel 6 √ 37-pin ME-14B ISA ISA 4) 

1) Controls one ME-63Xtend board (external board for DIN rail 

with relays or opto-isolation). The ME-1400 can also control up 

to 3 ME-UB boxes (desktop boxes with relays or opto-isolation). 

2) Expands ME-1400C PCI. Uses one slot space, but does not need 

a slot connector. 

3) Pin-out compatible with ME-14 ISA. 

4) “Classic” ISA models available while supplies last. After that, 

boards can be ordered in larger quantities only for support of 

running applications. 


ME-1400 PCI 250.00 $ 

PCI 24-channel TTL digital I/O board 

ME-1400A PCI 300.00 $ 

PCI 24-channel TTL digital I/O board, 3 counters 

16 bit 

ME-1400B PCI 370.00 $ 

PCI 48-channel TTL digital I/O board, 6 counters 

16 bit 

ME-1400C PCI 390.00 $ 

PCI 15 counters and 24-channel TTL digital I/O 

board. Incl. ME AK-D78/1400CD 

ME-1400D EXP PCI 265.00 $ 

PCI 15 counters and 24-channel TTL digital I/O 

board. Expansion board for ME-1400C. Incl. ME AK- 

D78/1400CD 

ME-1400E PCI 250.00 $ 

ME-1400EA PCI 300.00 $ 

ME-1400EB PCI 370.00 $ 

See above, but 37-pin D-sub female, compatible with 

ME-14 ISA connector 

ME-1400 cPCI 365.00 $ 

ME-1400A cPCI 380.00 $ 

ME-1400B cPCI 450.00 $ 




ME-1400 

Digital I/O (TTL) ME-1400 ME-1400A ME-1400B ME-1400C ME-1400D 

Number 24 24 48 24 24 

Type 

TTL compatible 

Voltage, input Low: -0.5…+0.8 V (I ILmax =±10 µA); high: +2.0…5.5 V (I IHmax =±10 µA) 

output Low: Max. 0.45 V (I OL =1.7 mA); high: Min. 2.4 V (I OH =-200 µA) 

Counters ME-1400 ME-1400A ME-1400B ME-1400C ME-1400D 

Number - 3 6 15 15 

Type 

Independent 16 bit counters, can be cascaded via software. Compatible 

with 8254. TTL level 

Voltage, input Low: -0.5…+0.8 V (I ILmax =±10 µA); high: +2.2…6 V (I IHmax =±10 µA) 

output Low: Max. 0.45 V (I OL =2.2 A); high: Min. 2.4 V (I OH =-400 µA) 

Quartz oscillator 1 MHz/10 MHz selectable (software); accuracy: ±100 ppm 

(±0,01%). Clock available on the D-sub female connector. The clock 

output line (Clk Out) can also be used as interrupt input (IRQ-In) (software-selectable) 

General 

Bus interface Depending on model: 32 bit/33 MHz StandardPCI bus or Compact- 

PCI/PXI bus (models C and D only PCI). PCI Local Bus 2.1 compatible 


Connectors 78-pin D-sub female. Models E: 37-pin D-sub female, pin-out compatible 

with ME-14 ISA. Model C: 40-pin fl at ribbon connector for ME- 

1400D to ME-1400C connectivity 


Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 (1 m) 92.00 $ 


ME-1400, A, B to terminal block 

ME AK-D78/1400CD (1 m) 

on request 

78-pin D-sub male and open ends; shielded special 

cable for ME-1400C and D (1 cable included) 



Cable ME AK-D37 (2 m) 65.00 $ 


models E to terminal block 


37-pin D-sub male and spring terminals; for models E 


External expansion boards/boxes with relays or optoisolation; 

for ME-1400 and ME-1400A (ME-63Xtend) 

Cable ME AK-D25 (2 m) 50.00 $ 


ME-63Xtend series to terminal block 


25-pin D-sub male, spring terminals; for ME-63Xtend 


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Digital I/O 

Multichannel TTL Digital I/O Board: 

Up to 128 Channels, can Control up to 129 Relays ■ ME1000 



• Multiple I/O channels for switching and acquisition of 

digital status. 

• ME-1000/64: 64 TTL digital I/O channels (2x 32 bit 

ports). 

ME-1000/128: 128 TTL digital I/O channels (4x 32 bit 

ports). 

• Each port programmable as inputs or outputs. 

• Output ports with read-back. 

• ME-1000/128: Extender board ME-1001 PCI or cPCI 

with slot bracket, additional D-sub female and fl at ribbon 

cables included. 







or relays and control up to 128 relays or optochannels. 


ME-1000 

(ME-1001) 

ME AB-D78M 

ME AK-D78/1 

(ME-631, ME-632, ME-633 and ME-635) 

ME-1000 and ME-1001 PCI 

78-pin D- 

78-pin D- 

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ME-1000/64 

+ ME-1001 = ME-1000/128 

2x Flachbandkabel 

im Lieferumfang 

der ME-1000/128 

32 bit Port A: 

E/A 0…31 

32 bit Port B: 

E/A 32…63 

32 bit Port C: 

E/A 64…95 

32 bit Port D: 

E/A 96…127 

2x 

ME AK-D78/1000 

Port A: 0…15 

Port B: 32…47 

Port C: 64…79 Port D: 96…111 

4x 

ME AK-D2578/1000 

Port A: 16…31 

Port B: 48…63 

Port C: 80…95 Port D: 112…127 


ME-1000, 

Channels Level Controls max. Model Bus 

64 I/O TTL 4x ME-63Xtend (4x 16 ME-1000/64 PCI PCI 

channels 

128 I/O 1) TTL 8x ME-63Xtend (8x 16 ME-1000/128 PCI PCI 

channels 2) ) 

64 I/O TTL 4x ME-63Xtend (4x 16 ME-1000/64 cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

channels) 

128 I/O 1) TTL 8x ME-63Xtend (8x 16 ME-1000/128 cPCI CompactPCI/PXI 

channels 2) ) 

1) ME-1000/128 = ME-1000/64 and extender ME-1001 for PCI or CompactPCI. The 

extender uses an additional slot space, but doesn’t require a PCI bus slot connector. 

2) External boards with DIN rail mountable card holder. 16 relays or 16 opto-inputs or 16 

opto outputs. The ME-634 cannot be used with the ME-1000. 


ME-1000 

Digital I/O (TTL) 

Number, type ME-1000/64: 64 TTL I/O channels (2x 32 bit ports) 

ME-1000/128: 128 TTL I/O channels (4x 32 bit ports) 

Each port can be programmed as input or output; 

outputs with read-back 

Voltage Input low: 0 V…+0.8 V (I ILmax =±10 µA); 

Input high: +2.0 V…+5.5 V (I IHmax =±10 µA); 

Output low: 0…+0.8 V (I OL =20 mA); 

Output high: Min. 2.4 V (I OH =-4 mA) 

General 




Connectors 78-pin D-sub female; 

ME-1000/128: Additional 2x 40-pin IDC connector on board; expansion 

board ME-1001 with PCI slot bracket, additional 78-pin D-sub 

female and 2x fl at ribbon cables 


Software: 







under GPL) 







charge) 


ME-1000/64 PCI 505.00 $ 

PCI 64-channel TTL digital I/O board 

ME-1000/128 PCI 580.00 $ 

PCI 128-channel TTL digital I/O board. Incl. ME-1001 

for PCI (see picture above) 

ME-1000/64 cPCI 590.00 $ 

ME-1000/128 cPCI 700.00 $ 



Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-D78/1 (1 m) 92.00 $ 





Note: For the ME-1000/128 you may need another 

set of cable and terminal block 



on request 

on request 

Special cables, connect ME-1000 and ME-63Xtend 

series (see picture) 


External expansion boards with relays/opto-isolation 


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Accessories 

High Quality Cables and Terminals: 

…for Reliable Connectivity in Data Acquisition and Communication 

ME AK-D78/1 

ME AK-D37 ME AK-D15 ME AK-D50 

ME AK-DQuad 

ME AK-D78/1000 

ME AK-D2578/1000 

ME AK- 

DOcto 

ME AK-D78/6000 


Accessories 

■ Standard Cable ■ 

Model Side 1 Side 2 …for use with ME series boards 1) Price 

ME AK-D15 2 m 15-pin D-sub male 15-pin D-sub female ME-96 with TB 45 $ 

ME AK-D25 2 m 25-pin D-sub male 25-pin D-sub female ME-63Xtend at ME-1400(A) with TB; ME-95, ME-94 with TB; 50 $ 

ME-26 with TB 

ME AK-D37 2 m 37-pin D-sub male 37-pin D-sub female ME-160 with TB; ME-81 with TB; ME-63 with TB; ME-14 with TB 65 $ 

ME AK-D50 2 m 50-pin D-sub male 50-pin D-sub female ME-300, ME-260 with TB 75 $ 

ME AK-D78/1 1 m 78-pin D-sub male 78-pin D-sub female ME-FoXX/ME-4600: ME-4650, ME-4670i, ME-4680, i, is with 92 $ 

ME AK-D78 

2 m 

TB or ME-MultiSig; ME-8100 with TB; ME-3000, ME-2600i, 95 $ 

ME-2000i with TB or ME-MultiSig; ME-1600 with TB; ME-1400 

with TB, ME-1400(A) with ME-63Xtend, ME-1000 with TB; ME- 

630 with TB (specifi ed for current up to 0.5 A per relay) 

ME AK-D2578/4000 0.5 m 25-pin D-sub male 78-pin D-sub female ME-FoXX/ME-4600 series with 1x ME-63Xtend board on req. 

ME AK-D2515/4000 0.5 m 25-pin D-sub male 2x 15-pin D-sub male ME-FoXX/ME-4600 series with 2x ME-UB on req. 

ME AK-D78/1000 1 m 78-pin D-sub male 78-pin D-sub female ME-1000 with 2x ME-63Xtend on req. 

ME AK-D2578/1000 0.5 m 25-pin D-sub male 78-pin D-sub female ME-63Xtend at ME-1000 with an additional ME-63Xtend on req. 

ME AK-D7815/1400 0.5 m 25-pin D-sub male 3x 15-pin D-sub male 3x ME-UB with ME-1400 on req. 

■ Special Cables, Connect Boards from other Manufacturers to ME-MultiSig® ■ 

Model Manufacturer …for use with Additional adaptor Price 

ME AK-MUX/CIO-DAS1602/Y Measurement Computing/ComputerBoards CIO-DAS1602 BP40-37 on req. 

ME AK-MUX/CIO-DAS08/Y Measurement Computing/ComputerBoards CIO-DAS08 BP40-37 on req. 

ME AK-MUX/PC30X Eagle PC-30X - on req. 

ME AK-MUX/PCI6025 National Instruments PCI-6025 - on req. 

ME AK-MUX/PCI9111X/Y ADLink PCI-9111X ACL-10337 on req. 

ME AK-MUX/PD2-MF-X/Y UEI PD2-MF-X ME-1001/PCI on req. 

ME AK-MUX/PD2-MF-X/F4 

ME AK-MUX/PD2-MF-X/F2 

■ Accessories Included, Order as Spare Part only ■ 

Model Side 1 Side 2 …for ME board Price 

ME AK-D25F/S 20-pin fl at ribbon cable 25-pin D-sub female ME-FoXX/ME-4600 Serie Digital-E/A Ports C/D on req. 

ME AK-D78/6000 1 m 78-pin D-sub male offene Enden ME-6000, ME-6100 on req. 

ME AK-D78/1400CD 1 m 78-pin D-sub male offene Enden ME-1400C, ME-1400D on req. 

ME AK-DDual 1 m 78-pin D-sub male 2x 9-pin D-sub male ME-9000 on req. 

ME AK-DQuad 1 m 78-pin D-sub male 4x 9-pin D-sub male ME-9100i, ME-9000 on req. 

ME AK-DOcto 1 m 78-pin D-sub male 8x 9-pin D-sub male ME-9100i, ME-9000 on req. 

1) TB = terminal block 2) Many accessory products can also be used with boards from other 

manufactuers 

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ME AB-D78M ME AB-D50M ME AB-D37M ME AB-D15M 

ME AB-BNC16 

ME AB-D25M, 

ME AK-D25 

ME-MultiSig® 

ME-63Xtend 

series 

ME AB-D9/16-V 

ME-UB series ME-AA4-3(i) ME-PA series 


Accessories 

■ Terminal Blocks with Spring Terminals 3) ■ 

Model Side 1 Side 2 …for use with ME series boards 1) Price 

ME AB-D15M 15-pin D-sub male Spring terminals … 78 $ 

ME AB-D15F 15-pin D-sub female Spring terminals ME-96 78 $ 

ME AB-D25M 25-pin D-sub male Spring terminals ME-1400 + ME-63Xtend 80 $ 

ME AB-D25F 25-pin D-sub female Spring terminals ME-95, ME-94; ME-26 80 $ 

ME AB-D37M 37-pin D-sub male Spring terminals ME-160; ME-81; ME-63; ME-14 90 $ 

ME AB-D37F 37-pin D-sub female Spring terminals … 90 $ 

ME AB-D50M 50-pin D-sub male Spring terminals ME-300, ME-260 115 $ 

ME AB-D50F 50-pin D-sub female Spring terminals … 115 $ 

ME AB-D78M 78-pin D-sub male Spring terminals ME-FoXX/ME-4600: ME-4650, ME-4670i, ME-4680, i, is; 145 $ 

ME-8100; ME-3000, ME-2600i, ME-2000i; ME-1600; ME- 

1000; ME-1400; ME-630; ME-MultiSig®; ME-63Xtend 

ME AB-BNC16 78-poliger D-sub male 16 BNC female ME-3000, ME-2600i, ME-2000i. BNC box for 16 singleended 

185 $ 

analog inputs. ~1 m cable integrated 

ME AB-BNC16/MUX 2x Phoenix male 16 BNC female ME-MUX32, ME-SIG32 with ME-DIFF on req. 

■ Expansion Boards with Additional Functionality ■ 

Model Description …for use with ME series boards 1) 

ME-63Xtend series External expansion boards for DIN rails, with relays or optoisolation 

ME-FoXX/ME-4600, ME-1400(A), ME-1000 

ME-UB series 

External desktop expansion boxes with relays or opto-isolation 

ME-FoXX/ME-4600, ME-1400 

ME-MUX32-M/-S Multiplexing system for analog inputs (32-to-1, 256-to-1, 

expandable) 

ME-FoXX/ME-4600 (models “i” may require additional ME- 

AA4-3i board); ME-3000, ME-2600i, ME-2000i 

ME-DEMUX32 Demultiplexing system for analog outputs (1-to-32) ME-FoXX/ME-4600 (not for ME-LittleFoXX/ME-4650); 

ME-3000, ME-2600i 

ME-SIG32 Signal conditioning system for analog inputs (16 or 32 ME-FoXX/ME-4600; ME-3000, ME-2600i, ME-2000i 

channels, with plug-on modules) 

ME-AA4-3(i) series Connectivity adaptor, isolation adaptor Connects running ME-2x00i/ME-3000 applications to ME- 

FoXX/ME-4600 series boards or connects models “i” to a 

ME-MUX32 with full opto-isolation 

ME-PA series Connectivity adaptor for various ME series boards ME-FoXX/ME-4600 Serie; ME-1400; ME-3000, ME-2600i, 

ME-2000i; ME-14; ME-300 

3) Incl. tool to open the spring terminals easily. 


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Accessories 

Serial Data Com Connectivity, D-Sub Connectors: 

…for Reliable Connectivity in Data Acquisition and Communication 

ME AB-D9/8 

ME AB-D9/8-H ME AB-D9/8-V ME AB-D9/8-HV 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8- 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8-PV 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8-P 

ME AS-D78M/BNC 

ME AS-D78M-LP und -F-LP 

ME AS-D78M-180 

ME AS-D78M 


Accessories 

■ Serial Connectivity Accessories ■ 

Model Side 1 Side 2 …for use with ME series boards Price 

ME AB-D9/8 78-pin D-sub male 8x 9-pin D-sub male ME-9100i, ME-9000. Breakout box version incl. cable 195 $ 

ME AB-D9/8-H 78-pin D-sub male 8x 9-pin D-sub male ME-9100i, ME-9000. Board version with card carrrier for 160 $ 

DIN rails incl. cable 

ME AB-D9/8-V 68-pin VHDC male 8x 9-pin D-sub male ME-9300. Breakout box version incl. cable 195 $ 

ME AB-D9/8-HV 68-pin VHDC male 8x 9-pin D-sub male ME-9300. Board version with card carrier for DIN rails incl. 160 $ 

cable 

ME AB-D9/16-V 68-pin VHDC male 16x 9-pin D-sub male ME-9300. Breakout assembly incl. cable (picture see previous 

on req. 

page) 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8 78-pin D-sub male 8x RJ45 Rocket Port female ME-9100i, ME-9000. Breakout box version incl. cable 220 $ 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8-P 78-pin D-sub male 8x RJ45 Rocket Port female ME-9100i, ME-9000. Board version incl. cable 130 $ 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8-V 68-pin VHDC male 8x RJ45 Rocket Port female ME-9300. Breakout box version incl. cable 225 $ 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8-PV 68-pin VHDC male 8x RJ45 Rocket Port female ME-9300. Board version incl. cable 135 $ 

■ Connectors ■ 

Model Description …for use with ME series boards Price 

ME AS-D78M/BNC 78-pin D-sub male to 1 BNC (converts pin 39 to ME-3000, ME-2600i, ME-2000i with ME AB-BNC-16 and ME- on req. 

BNC, use for ME-MUX full system confi guration) MUX32 system in full confi guration 

ME AS-DxxF xx-pin female counter connector All ME series board orders already include one counter connector on req. 

ME AS-DxxM xx-pin male counter connector 

ME AS-D78M-180 78-pin D-sub male connector, print mount, 180° Für beliebige Anwender-Zusatzbeschaltungen aller on req. 

ME AS-D78M-LP 78-pin D-sub male connector, print mount, 90° For all kinds of additional user circuitries, for all boards with 78- on req. 

ME AS-D78F-LP 78-pin D-sub female connector, print mount, 90° pin D-sub connectors 

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Accessories 

Reliable and Clear Connectivity 

Cables and Terminal Blocks ■ ME AK and ME AB series 

• For PC boards with D-sub: ME series and boards from 

other suppliers. 

• Ideal solution for industry and labs. 

• Shielded 1:1 quality cable. 

• Terminal blocks with D-sub connectors and spring terminals. 

• DIN rail mountable. 

• BNC connectivity boxes. 

• Octo connectivity boxes for serial interface boards with 

D-sub or RJ45. 

Terminal block 

ME AB-D78M with 

spring terminals 

PC board 

Cable 

ME AK-Dxx 

ME AB-DxxM 

ME AB-DxxF 

xx-pin D-sub female 

xx-pin D-sub male 


xx-pin D-sub female 


Terminal blocks with spring terminals - reliable and easy installation. Wires 

cannot slip out of the terminals. Easy connectivity - no multicore cable ends 

required. This tool to open the spring terminals is included! 


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Accessories 

External Expansions with Relays or Opto-Isolation: 

Board Series ME-63Xtend ■ Box Series ME-UB 

ME-631 ME-632 ME-633 

ME-634 

ME-635 

■ ME-63Xtend Series: 

• External universal connectivity boards. 

• Reliable, low-cost expansion. 

• Expand TTL digital I/O boards or multi I/O DAQ boards 

with digital I/O channels. 

• Add opto-isolation or relays to standard TTL lines. 


• Reliable spring terminals for I/O lines, easy to connect. 

• Cables available for ME series boards ME-1000, ME- 

1400(A), ME-FoXX® series. 

• Use with PCI or CompactPCI/PXI board models. 

• Digital I/O board ME-1000 can control up to 8 ME- 

63Xtend boards, i.e. up to 128 channels with relays and/ 

or opto-isolation. 

ME-UBRE 

ME-UBOI 

ME-UBOO 

■ ME-UB Series: 

• External universal connectivity desktop boxes. 

• Reliable, low-cost expansion. 

• Expand TTL digital I/O boards or multi I/O DAQ boards 

with digital I/O channels. 

• Add opto-isolation or relays to standard TTL lines. 

• Reliable spring terminals for I/O lines, easy to connect. 

• Cables available for ME series boards ME-1400, ME- 

FoXX® series. 

• Use with PCI or CompactPCI/PXI board models. 

• Digital I/O board ME-1400 can control up to 3 ME-UB 

boxes, i.e. up to 24 channels with relays and/or opto-isolation. 

• Can also be used with USB mini DAQ labs LabJack U12 or 

PMD-1008. Cables available! 

48-Channel Digital I/O and Counter Board: ME-14 





• 24 (ME-14A) or 48 (ME-14B) TTL I/O 

channels. 

• 3x (ME-14A) or 6x (ME-14B) 16 bit TTL 

counters. 

• Counters can be cascaded (jumper). 

• Independent clock on board. 

• Interrupt control. 

• Version B: Flat ribbon cable included. 




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ME-63Xtend Series External Expansion Boards for Digital I/O: 

ME-633 

All models are standard Euro-size boards with 

a DIN-rail mountable card carrier. 

ME-631 

on request 

16 relays, change-over type C, 5 A/30 VDC, 

240 VAC 

ME-632 

on request 

16 opto-isolated digital inputs, 2.5 to 60 V, 

12 kHz, isolation up to 2500 V rms 

on request 

Connectivity and cables/accessories see charts on the previous pages! 


ME-UB Series External Expansion 

Boxes for Digital I/O: 

All models are desktop connectivity boxes with additional 

I/O functions 

ME-UBOI 

on request 

8 opto-isolated digital inputs, 2.5 to 60 V, 12 kHz, 

isolation up to 2500 V RMS 

ME-UBOO 

on request 

8 opto-isolated digital outputs, 0.6 to 60 V, 5 kHz, 

isolation up to 2500 V RMS 

ME-UBRE 

8 relays, change-over type C, 5 A/240 VAC 

on request 

Specifications and Overview: 

Model 

Relays: 

ME-631 

Relays: 

ME-UBRE 

Opto inputs: ME- 

632/ 

ME-UBOI 

Opto outputs: 

ME-633/ 

ME-UBOO 


Opto I/O: Solid state relays: 

ME-634 

ME-635 

Relays 

16 relays type C 

(change over) 

8 relays type C 

(change over) 

- - - 16 solid state 

relays 

8 1) 2.5…60 V, 12 kHz, - 

8 - 

0.6…60 V, 5 kHz, 

- 

Specs 

5 A/30 VDC or 5 A/240 VAC - - - 5 A/240 VAC 

240 VAC 

Opto-isolated digital 

- - ME-UBOI: 8; 

- 

inputs 

ME-632: 16 1) 

Specs - - 2.5…60 V, 12 kHz, 

2500 VAC RMS 2500 VAC RMS isolation up to 

isolation up to 

Opto-isolated digital 

- - - ME-UBOO: 8; 

outputs 

ME-633: 16 2) 

Specs - - - 0.6…60 V, 5 kHz, 

2500 VAC eff 2500 VAC eff 

300 mA cont. / 

400 mA peak ; 


300 mA cont. / 

400 mA peak ; 


General ME-63Xtend Series ME-UB Series 

Status 1 status LED per channel 1 status LED per channel 

Connector -> PCI board 78-pin D-sub male 15-pin D-sub female 

Connector -> I/O lines Spring terminals Spring terminals 

Connector -> other lines 25-pin D-sub female - 

Connect to… 

ME-1400, ME-1400A, ME-1000 (not ME-634), ME- ME-1400, ME-FoXX series 

FoXX series; 

Size (mm) 160 x 100 - (desktop box) 

Mounting Card carrier for DIN rails incl. - (desktop box) 

1) Can be connected separately or in groups: Max. every 4 channels can be refered to a 

common power supply or GND. These individual groups can be combined. 

2) Can be connected separately or in groups: Max. every 8 channels can be refered to a 

common power supply with a pull-up resistor. Max. every 4 channels can be refered to a 

common GND. These individual groups can again be combined. 


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How to connect the ME-63Xtend series: 

• ME has ready-to-use special cables (available as accessories) to connect the ME- 

63Xtend series to PCI boards ME-1400, ME-1000 and the ME-FoXX (ME-46xx) 

series. 

• The ME-63Xtend boards can also be connected to many other TTL digital I/O 

ME-FoXX series 



8 bit port C and D 

ME AK-D2578/4000 

ME-FoXX® series/ME-46xx: 

16 bit/500 kHz multi I/O board 

with TTL digital I/Os, PCI. 

Connecting the ME-63Xtend series board to 

the ME-FoXX/ME-4600 

• The TTL digital ports C and D (on- board pin 

connector) of the ME-FoXX boards (ME-4650, 

ME-4670i, ME-4680, i, is) are used to connect 

the ME-63Xtend series. So the cable ME AK- 

D25F/S included with the ME-FoXX boards has 

to be plugged on the pin connector. 

• Use the cable ME AK-D2578/4000 to connect 

the ME-63Xtend board directly to the additional 

slot bracket of the ME-FoXX. 

ME-1400(A) 

ME AK-D25 

ME AB-D25M 

8 bit port C: 

I/O 16…23; 

ME-1400A counter lines 

ME AK-D78/1 

8 bit port A: E/A 0…7 

8 bit port B: E/A 8…15 

ME-1400: TTL digital I/O 

and counter/timer board, 

PCI or CompactPCI/PXI. 

Connecting the ME-63Xtend series boards 

to a ME-1400 

• Use a cable ME AK-D78 or ME AK-D78/1 and 

connect ME-63Xtend directly to ME-1400 or 

ME-1400(A). 

• Remaining signals from the ME-1400(A) are 

wired to a 25-pin D-sub female connector and 

can be continued with a 25-pin D-sub cable and a 

terminal block, if needed. 

ME-1000/64 

ME-1000: 64 or 128 TTL 

digital I/O channels, PCI 

or CompactPCI/PXI. 

32 bit port A: 

I/O 0…31 

Port A: 0…15 

Port A: 16…31 

+ ME-1001 = ME-1000/128 

2x flat ribbon cable 

included with the 

ME-1000/128 

32 bit port B: 

I/O 32…63 

Port B: 32…47 

Port B: 48…63 

Connecting the ME-63Xtend serie boards to a ME-1000: Up to 128 channels! 

• Use a cable ME AK-D78/1000 to connect 2x ME-63Xtend directly to a ME-1000/64. 

If you have a ME-1000/128 (= ME-1000/64 + ME-1001): use another cable ME AK- 

D78/1000 to connect 2 more ME-63Xtend boards directly to the ME-1001. 

32 bit port C: 

I/O 64…95 

32 bit port D: 

I/O 96…127 

Port C: 64…79 Port D: 96…111 

Port C: 80…95 Port D: 112…127 

2x 

ME AK-D78/1000 

4x 

ME AK-D2578/1000 

• Use up to 4 cables ME AK-D2578/1000 to connect 

one additional ME-63Xtend board to each 

of the previous ME-63Xtend boards in „daisychain“ 

(note: only one more board can be connected 

to each ME-63Xtend board!). If you also 

want to use TTL signals, you can replace one or 

more ME-63Xtend board(s) with terminal blocks. 

• With a full system confi guration you can control 

up to 4x ME-63Xtend using a ME-1000/64 and 

up to 8x ME-63Xtend using a ME-1000/128. 

Smaller/reduced system confi gurations are also 

possible. 

• Please note, that the I/O lines on the ME- 

1000 are organized in 32 bit wide ports. Only 

a complete port can be confi gured as inputs or 

outputs. So the ME-634 (8 inputs, 8 outputs) 

can not be used wirh a ME-1000. Moreover both 

ME-63Xtend boards controlled by a ME-1000 

32 bit port (ie. boards in „daisy-chain“) have to 

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How to connect the ME-UB series: 

* ME has ready-to-use special cables (available as accessories) to connect the 

ME-UB series to the PCI plug-in boards ME-1400 (ME-1400 only, not for versions 

A, B, C, D) and the ME-FoXX (ME-46xx) series. 

* Die ME-UB boxes can also be connected to many other TTL digital I/O boards 

using individual custom-specifi c/board-specifi c cables. 

ME-FoXX Series 

8 bit port C 



ME AK-D2515/4000 

8 bit port D 




Connecting the ME-UB serie to the 

ME-FoXX®/ME-46xx 

• Use the TTL digital ports C and D (on-board pin 

connector) on the ME-FoXX® boards to connect 

the ME-UB boxes. The cable ME AK-D25F/S 

included with the ME-FoXX® has to be plugged 

on the pin connector. 

• Use the cable ME AK-D2515/4000 to connect 

up to 2x ME-UB directly to the additional slot 

bracket of the ME-FoXX. 

• If you also want to use a port with TTL signals, 

just replace one ME-UB box with a terminal block 

ME AB-D15F or ME-UB 

ME-1400 

ME AK-D7815/1400 




Connectingh the ME-UB series to a 

ME-1400 

• Use a cable ME AK-D7815/1400 and connect 

up to 3x ME-UB directly to the ME-1400. 

• If you also want to use one or two ports with TTL 

signals, just replace one or two ME-UB boxes 

with terminal blocks ME AB-D15F. 

8 bit Port A: 

E/A 0…7 

8 bit Port B: 

E/A 8…15 

8 bit Port C: 

E/A 16…23 

Split cable 

ME AK-DUB 

ME-UB series 

15-pin/8 channels 

ME-UB15 

ME-UB37 

Connectingh the ME-UB series to a 

USB mini DAQ lab 

• Use with USB lab PMD-1008 or LabJack U12. 

• Tripple or double split cable ME AK-DUB or 

ME AK-DUB/LJ available as accessories. 

Mini USB DAQ lab 

ME AK-DUB 

Low power connector 

(power supply) 

ME AK-DUB/LJ 

Accessories: 

Additional Accessories for mini USB DAQ labs: 

Terminal ME-UB15 

on request 

15 spring terminals 

Terminal ME-UB37 

37 spring terminals 

Cable ME AK-DUB 

on request 

on request 

Triple split cable, 37-pin D-sub female and 3x 15-pin 

D-sub male + low power connector. For PMD-1008 

Cable ME AK-D37 65.00 $ 

37-pin D-sub male-female, 1:1, for PMD-1008 

Cable ME AK-DUB/LJ 

on request 

Double split cable, 25-pin D-sub male and 2x 15-pin 

D-sub male + low power connector. For LabJack U12 


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Accessories 

DAQ System for up to 8192 Analog Inputs: 

Analog Multiplexing Boards ■ ME-MUX32 

ME-MUX32-M and S and plug-on 

modules for signal conditioning 

■ Application: 

• Save time, money and PCI slots: 

The lowcost solution for multiple 

DAQ channels. 

• Expands DAQ boards from the ME 

Family and from other suppliers. 

■ Multiplexing 

• Multiplexing of 32 analog input channels into one DAQ board input 

or of 2 groups of 16 channels into 2 DAQ board inputs. 

• Expand with 7 or more slave boards. 

• All lines available: Remaining DAQ board’s A/D channels wired 

through to D-sub for further use. 

• Uses digital I/O lines for multiplexer control. 

■ Gain 

Every group of 16 lines/channels has an individual variable gain sec- 

tion which can be software-confi gured for gain 1, 10 and 100. 

Connect ME-3000, 

ME-2x00i here 

Connect ME-FoXX® 

series here 

■ Flexible signal conditioning with plug-on modules. 

• Differential measurement of voltage and current signals. 

• Modules for PTC/RTD temperature sensors. 

• Prototyping module. 

■ General 

System Overview, Applications: 

ME-MUX32 

DAQ system with chan. number Required DAQ boards Required ME-MUX32 boards Options 

➀ 47 (32-to-1 MUX + 15 remaining 16 A/D channels, 12 digital outputs, eg. 1x ME-MUX32-M 

Signal conditioning 

DAQ board channels) 

ME-3000, ME-2x00i, ME-4650 

➀ 63 (32-to-1 MUX + 31 remaining 32 A/D channels, 12 digital outputs, eg. 1x ME-MUX32-M 



ME-4670i/80/80i/is 

➁ 271 (256-to-1 MUX + 15 remaining 16 A/D channels, 12 digital outputs, eg. 1x ME-MUX32-M + 



ME-3000, ME-2x00i, ME-4650 

7x ME-MUX32-S 

➁ 287 (256-to-1 MUX + 31 remaining 32 A/D channels, 12 digital outputs, eg. 1x ME-MUX32-M + 



4670i/80/80i/is 

7x ME-MUX32-S 

➂ 4096 (16x 256-to-1 MUX) 16 A/D channels, 192 digital outputs, 

eg. ME-3000, ME-2x00i, ME-4650 and 

ME-1000 

16x [ 1x ME-MUX32-M + 

7x ME-MUX32-S] 


➂ 8192 (32x 256-to-1 MUX) 32 A/D channels, 384 digital outputs, eg. 

ME-4670i/80/i/is and ME-1000 

32x [ 1x ME-MUX32-M + 

7x ME-MUX32-S] 


38 Meilhaus Electronic Data Acquisition Boards

DAQ board 

ME-SIG32 

inputs 

DAQ board 

1 Analog 

input 

Gain 

ME-MUX32M 

➀ Step of Expansion: Multiplexing 32 Analog Input Channels into one DAQ Board Analog Input 

Controlled by digital I/O 

DAQ board 

DAQ board 

1 Analog 

input 

32-to-1 “Single-MUX” 


2 analog 

inputs 


DAQ board 

1 Analog 

DAQ board 

input 

78-pin D-sub Internal female bus 

Up to 7 slaves 

at one master 


Gain 

ME-MUX32M 

Gain 


Gain 

ME-MUX32M 


Gain 

ME-MUX32M 


Gain 

ME-MUX32S 

max. 32 

DAQ channels 

max. 16 

DAQ channels 

max. 16 

DAQ channels 

max. 32 

DAQ channels 

max. 32 

DAQ channels 

78-pin D-sub male 


2 analog 

Controlled DAQ boardby digital 

inputs 

I/O 

1 analog 

DAQ board 

output 

2x [16-to-1] “Multi-MUX” 


max. 16 

DAQ channels 

Gain Signal conditioning 

Gain 

ME-DEMUX32 

ME-MUX32M 

max. 32 

max. analog 16 

DAQ outputs channels 

■ Master board ME-MUX32-M with the 

operating modes… Signal conditioning 

- 32-to-1 

Controlled by digital I/O Signal multiplexing conditioning - “Single-MUX”: 

max. 

Multiplexes 32 analog channels 

16 or 32 

into 

analog 

one DAQ board A/D channel. max. inputs32 

DAQ board 1 Analog - 2x DAQ channels 

DAQ board 

input Gain ME-SIG32 (16-to-1) multiplexing - “Multi- 

MUX”: Multiplexes 2x 16 channel 

groups ME-MUX32M into 2 A/D channels of your 

DAQ board. Signal conditioning 

■ The multi I/O board’s digital I/O lines 

Controlled by digital I/O Signal conditioning 

are used to control the multiplexers. max. 32 

on up to 256 channels. DAQ max. channels 32 

Internal bus Gain 

1 Analog 

DAQ channels 

Up to 7 slaves ME-MUX32S 

DAQ board 

input Gain 

at one master 

ME-MUX32M 78-pin D- 

Cable ME AK-D78 

sub male 


DAQ board 

78-pin D-sub female 

2 analog Gain 

inputs 

Flat ribbon cable, connects master ME-MUX32-M with up Gain to 7 

slave modules ME-MUX32-.S in daisy chain 

ME-MUX32M 


ME-MUX32-M 

max. 16 

DAQ channels 

max. 16 

DAQ channels 

➁ Step of Expansion: Multiplexing 256 Analog Input Channels into one DAQ Board Analog Input 

■ At least one master board ME-MUX32-M and 

■ optional up to 7 slave boards ME-MUX32-S for 

max. 256-to-1 channels. 

■ ME-MUX32 boards connected via internal bus 

using fl at ribbon cable (included). 


DAQ board 

1 Analog 

input 


Gain 

ME-MUX32M 


max. 32 

DAQ channels 

PCI DAQ boards: 

e.g. ME-46xx, 

ME-2x00i, 

ME-3000 

eg. cable 

ME AK-D78 

Master 

Internal bus 

Up to 7 slaves 

at one master 

Gain 

ME-MUX32S 

A B A Slave 1 B A Slave 2 B A Slave 3 B 

max. 32 

DAQ channels 

16 inputs 

16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs 

A Slave 7 B A Slave 6 B A Slave 5 B A Slave 4 B 






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➂ Step of Expansion: Up to 4096 or 8192 Analog Input Channels in Multiplexing Technology 

DAQ board, 

16 or 32 analog inputs 

… 

1 

M 

S 

S 

S 

S 

S 

S 

S 

… 

… 

M 

S 

S 

S 

S 

S 

S 

S 

12 

… 

Digital control boards 

up to 192 or 384 

digital outputs 

16 or 32 

chains of 

1x ME-MUX32-M 

and 

7x ME-MUX32-S 

each 

Scematic graph of full 

expansion (special cables 

and adaptors required) 

■ 16-channel DAQ board: 16x [256-to-1] = 4096 channels. 

■ 32-channel DAQ board: 32x [256-to-1] = 8192 channels. 

■ Additional digital I/O boards required as control signals (eg. ME- 

1000). 

DAQ board 

One special adaptor per ME-MUX chain 

(ME AS-D78M/BNC) 

78-pin D-sub male and BNC 


Base master board ME-MUX32-M 499.00 $ 

Multiplexer master board with 32 analog inputs. Can control 

up to 7 slave modules ME-MUX32-S. Slots for 2 signal 

conditionings plug-on modules. 

Base slave board ME-MUX32-S 449.00 $ 

Multiplexer slave board with 32 inputs. Up to 7 slave modules 

controlled by one master module. Slots for 2 signal 

conditionings plug-on modules. Incl. fl at ribbon cable for 

master-slave module connectivity. 

Plug-on modules see following page! 

Multiplexing with or without additional signal conditioning is 

possible. Plug-on modules see following pages! 


Software: 


Online documentation, English and German, for Acrobat 

Reader. 

No additional special software required for the ME-MUX32 

system. 

0 1 2 3 

4 5 6 7 

8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 15 

ME AB-BNC16 

Digital I/O board 

ME-1000/128 

Digital I/O board 

ME-1000/128 

Standard BNC cable 

for analog signal 

4 x 12 

4 x 12 

Digital outputs 

4 x 12 

4 x 12 

Digital outputs 

ME-MUX chain 1 (1x master and 7x slave): 

8 x 32 = 256 analog inputs 





Custom specific special cable 

for digital control signals 

1x or 2x ME AB-BNC16/MUX. ME-MultiSig® board 

has to be armed with 1x or 2x ME-Diff16-xx plug-on 

modules 

ME-MUX32-M 

or 

ME-SIG32 

connected to 

ME-FoXX® series, 

ME-3000, 

ME-2600i or 

ME-2000i 

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Terminals for signal lines 

Bridge modules for 

multiplexing without signal 

conditioning (included) 

Flat ribbon cable included 

with the slave modules 

Plug-on modules for signal 

conditioning see below 

Base Specifications: boards 

ME-MUX32-M and -S 

Functions 

Multiplexing of 32 single-ended analog DAQ inputs for voltage (2 groups, 16 channels each) into one analog input of a PC DAQ 

board. Operating modes “Single-MUX” (32-to-1) or “Multi-MUX” (2x [16-to-1]). Master function: 1 master ME-MUX32-M con- 

trolls up to 7 slave boards ME-MUX32-S for max. 256-to-1 channel multiplexing (via internal bus). 

Inputs 

Range ±10 V. Gain x1/x10/ x100, programmable from PC board (via digital I/O lines) for each group of 16 channels. 

Control 

Channel selection and confi guration using the PC board’s digital output lines 

Installation Board with DIN rail mountable card carrier 

Size (cm) ~25 x 10 (without card carrier) 

Sots 

For 2 signal conditioning plug-on modules ME-Proto, ME-Current, ME-Diff16 and ME-RTD8 (all models) 

Connectors 78-pin D-sub male 1: Connects to ME-2000i, 2600i, 3000. 

78-pin D-sub male 2: 

Connects to ME-FoXX® series. 

78-pin D-sub female: 

Remaining DAQ board signals (digital I/Os, D/A channels etc.). 

2x IDC: 

Internal bus, connects master and slave modules in any order. 

2x pin connectort/“slot”: 

For signal conditioning plug-on modules. 

2x 18 terminals: 

DAQ input signals, GND. 

Connector for 24 V power supply. 

Supported boards With 1:1 cable: 

Meilhaus Electronic DAQ boards ME-2000i, ME-2600i, ME-3000, ME-46xx (optional adaptor may be 

required) 

With special cable: 

ADLink PCI-9111 and -9112, Eagle PC-30F and G series, Measurement Computing/Computer Boards CIO- 

DAS-08, CIO-DAS-1602/16, National Instruments PCI-6025E, UEI PD2-MF-xxx. 

Flexible Plug-On Signal Conditioning Modules for ME-MultiSig® System 

Pluggable terminals for signal lines 


For ME-MUX32, ME-SIG32: 

ME-Diff16-10V 450.00 $ 

ME-Diff16-20V 460.00 $ 

ME-Diff16-50V-3.75MΩ 460.00 $ 

ME-Diff16-50V-50MΩ 470.00 $ 

Module with 16 differential analog voltage 

inputs. Range 10 V, 20 V or 50 V with R i = 

3,75 MΩ or R i = 50 MΩ 

ME-Current16 460.00 $ 

Modul with 16 differential analog current 

inputs. Range 0…20 mA 

Prototyping area 


Plug-on Modules for Signal Conditioning 

ME-RTD8-PT100 430.00 $ 

ME-RTD8-PT500 430.00 $ 

ME-RTD8-PT1000 430.00 $ 

Module with 8 analog inputs for RTD/PTC 

Pt100, Pt500 or Pt1000. 2-, 3- or 4-wire 

connectivity. 

For ME-MUX32, -SIG32, -DEMUX32: 

ME-Proto 50.00 $ 

Prototyping module for user signal conditioning 

circuitry. Area of soldering holes. 


Specifications 1) : 

For ME-MUX32, -SIG32: 

ME-Diff16-xxV - differential inputs 

Inputs 16 differential analog voltage inputs 

Ranges Model with 10 V (R i >200 GΩ), 20 V 

(R i >20 MΩ) or 50 V (available with 

R i =3.75 MΩ or 50 MΩ) 

ME-RTD8-PTxxxx - PTC/RTD inputs 

Inputs 8 analog inputs for PTC RTDs with 

2-, 3- or 4-wire connectivity. 

RTDs Depending on model Pt100, Pt500, 

Pt1000. R i >200 GΩ 

ME-Current16 - current inputs 

Inputs 16 analog inputs for current. 

Range 0…20 mA. R i =499 Ω 

For ME-MUX32, -SIG32, -DEMUX32: 

ME-Proto - Prototyping module 

Function Prototyping area with soldering 

holes for user signal conditioning 

circuitry. 

1) Ri = Input resistance 

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Accessories 

Flexible Signal Conditioning for Analog DAQ Boards: 

Signal Conditioning for 16 or 32 Analog Inputs ■ ME-SIG32 


ME-SIG32 and plug-on modules for max. 32 

signal conditioning 

analog 

1 analog 

outputs 

DAQ board 

output 

ME-DEMUX32 

DAQ board 


max. 

16 or 32 

analog 

inputs 

ME-SIG32 

■ Signal Conditioning: 

• Expands DAQ boards from the ME Family 

and from other suppliers. 

• The lowcost solution for multichannel 

signal conditioning. 

• Flexible signal conditioning with plug-on 

modules. 

• All lines available: Remaining DAQ board’s 

A/D channels wired through to D-sub. 

■ Plug-on modules: 

• Differential data acquisition of voltage or 

current signals. 

• Modules for temperature sensors (PTC/ 

RTDs). 

• Prototyping modules. 

■ General: 


• 24 V power supply required. 

• Pluggable terminals for signal lines. 

Software: 

Including: Controlled ME-Power-CD by digital with… I/O 

Online documentation, English and German, for 

Acrobat Reader. 

1 Analog 

No additional special software required for the ME- 

DAQ board 

input 

SIG32 system. 


DAQ board 

2 analog 

inputs 

Picture above - note: The ME-SIG32 does actually 

not have fl at ribbon connectors for the internal 

ME-MUX32M 

bus. As plug-on modules are always required, the 

board comes without bridge modles. 


ME-SIG32 

Signal conditioningBase board 

Functions 16 or 32 channel with signal conditioning 

max. 32 

DAQ Installation channels Board with DIN rail mountable card carrier 

Gain 


ME-MUX32M Sots 

For 2 signal conditioning plug-on modules 

Connectors 78-pin D-sub male 1: Connects to ME-2000i, 2600i, 3000. 

78-pin D-sub male 2: Connects to ME-FoXX® series. 

78-pin D-sub female: Remaining DAQ board signals. 


2x pin connectort/“slot”: For signal conditioning plug-on modules. 

2x 18 terminals: DAQ input signals, GND. 

Gain 

max. 16 Connector for 24 V power supply. 

DAQ Supported channels boards With 1:1 cable: Meilhaus Electronic DAQ boards ME-2000i, ME- 

2600i, ME-3000, ME-46xx. 

With special cable: ADLink PCI-9111, -9112, Eagle PC-30F, G series, 

Gain 

max. 16 

Measurement Computing/Computer Boards CIO- 

DAQ channels 

DAS-08, CIO-DAS-1602/16, National Instruments 

PCI-6025E, UEI PD2-MF-xxx. 

Signal conditioning modules you can use with the ME-SIG32 

ME-Diff16 all models, ME-Currents16, ME-RTD8 all models, ME-Proto 

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Controlled by digital I/O Signal conditioning

Accessories 

32 Analog Outputs in Multiplexing Technology: 

Analog Multiplexing Boards ■ ME-MUX32 

ME-DEMUX32 and 

optional prototyping 

modules for user signal 

conditioning 

■ Demultiplexing: 

• Expands DAQ boards from the ME Family and from 

other suppliers. 

• The lowcost solution for multiple analog output 

channels. 

• Demultiplexing of one D/A channel into up to 32 

outputs. 

• Uses digital I/O lines for demux decoding. 

• Remaining DAQ board’s A/D channels wired 

through to D-sub. 

• Save time, money and PCI slots. 


DAQ board 

1 analog 

output 


ME-DEMUX32 

max. 32 

analog 

outputs 

■ Signal Conditioning: 

Flexible signal conditioning with user plug-on modules, 

based on the prototyping module. 

■ General: 


• 24 V power supply required. 

• Pluggable terminals for signal lines. 

User signal conditioning with the prototyping 


ME-DEMUX32 

module ME-Proto 

Signal conditioning Base board 

Functions max. 

Demultiplexing of 1 DAQ board analog output (DA0) into 32 analog 

16 or 32 

outputs 

analog 

Control inputs 

Channel selection using the PC board’s digital output lines 

DAQ board 

ME-SIG32 

Installation Board with DIN rail mountable card carrier 


Software: 

Sots 

For 2 signal conditioning plug-on modules ME-Proto. 


Verbinder 78-pin D-sub male 1: Connects to ME-2000i, 2600i, 3000. 

Online documentation, English and German, for 

78-pin D-sub male 2: Connects to ME-46xx. 


Acrobat Reader. 

78-pin D-sub female: Remaining DAQ board signals. 

No additional special software required for the ME- 

max. 32 2x pin connectort/“slot”: For signal conditioning plug-on modules. 

DEMUX32 system. 1 Analog 

DAQ channels 2x 18 terminals: DAQ input signals, GND. 

DAQ board 

input Gain 

Connector for 24 V power supply. 

ME-MUX32M Supported boards With 1:1 cable: Meilhaus Electronic DAQ boards ME-2600i, ME- 

3000, ME-46xx. 

With special cable: ADLink PCI-9111 and -9112, Measurement Computing/Computer 

Boards CIO-DAS-1602/16, 

Ordering Controlled Code: by digital I/O Signal conditioning 

National Instruments PCI-6025E, UEI PD2-MFxxx. 

Base board ME-DEMUX32 395.00 $ 

max. 16 

32-to-1 demultiplexing base board 

Signal 

DAQ channels 

conditioning modules you can use with the ME-DEMUX32 

2 analog Gain 

DAQ board inputs 


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max. 16 

DAQ channels

Software 

Easy to use Driver Software for ME Series DAQ Boards 

Windows, LabVIEW, Agilent VEE, Linux ■ ME-DiverSystem 

■ Tried and tested driver software and “soft-manuals” (PDF) for ME 

series boards included on CD-ROM - no extra charge. 

■ Various operating systems and programming environments supported 

(also see ME boards, paragraph “Software”) - depending on 

board model: 

• Windows XP, 2000, 98/Me, NT 4. 

Visual BASIC, Visual C++, Borland C/C Builder, Delphi. 

Agilent VEE, LabVIEW and DASYLab. 

• Drivers for Linux: Source code under GPL (GNU General Public 

License) for Kernel 2.0 - 2.4. The driver includes a Kernel module 

and a function library, which can be automatically installed 

with a shell skript. 

Additional drivers and examples for LabVIEW/Linux. 

• Drivers and examples for QNX: Source code under QNX 

Community License. For QNX 6, x86-based systems. 

• Drivers and examples for VxWorks: VxWorks 5.4.2 on x86- 

based systems. 

• Programming examples, test programs. 

• Reliable serial drivers for RS232 and RS422/485 boards. 

■ Download area: www.meilhaus.com/e_download 

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Logger 

Mobile, Battery Powered Longtime DAQ and Logging 

Temperature/rel. Humidity Measurement ■ MEgicDisk® 

■ Mini DAQ modules with a temperature or a “climate” sensor (= combination 

of temperature + relative humidity/r. H.). 

■ Data recording and storage functionality (data logger). 

■ Small, light, mobile, battery powered. 

■ Data transfer via infra red/IrDA to a PC or notebook. 

■ Easy to use software MEgicSoft for Windows and Linux is included, 

featuring an ASCII data export function for Excel. 

■ How to Measure - Fast Results in 4 Easy Steps: 

∂ Confi gure the MEgicDisk® and get it “ready to go” with a few mouse clicks. 

∑ Place the MEgicDisk® in the required measurement position. 

∏ The MEgicDisk® automatically takes measurements over the programmed 

period of time. 

π Read the measured values into your PC. Directly display data or export 

data to Excel. 

Applications: 

• Transport: Food, chemicals, 

pharma, containers, plants, 

animals. Insurances. Scientifi c 

experiments/space… 

• Stationary: Greenhouses, stables, 

buildings, (cold) storage 

rooms, wine cellars, warehouses. 

Inside temperatures of 

devices, servers, racks… 


MEgicDisk® TEMP 

on request 

Mini DAQ and logger module with temperature sen- 

sor, including battery and CD-ROM with documentation 

and MEgicSoft Win and Linux 1) 

MEgicDisk® TEMP-P 

on request 

Mini board/OEM version without housing 1) 

MEgicDisk® CLIMA 

on request 

Mini DAQ and logger module with “climate“ sensor 

(temperature + relative humidity), including battery 

and CD-ROM with documentation and MEgicSoft Win 

and Linux 1) 

MEgicDisk® CLIMA-P 

on request 

Mini board/OEM version without housing 1) 

5 Pack and 10 Pack on request 

Bundle with 5 or 10 MEgicDisks® of one type 1) 

Cell Battery 

on request 

Accessory for all models. Special battery for models 

-P as an option on request, extended lifetime 

IrDA 1) on request 

Infra red interface for PC/notebook, plugs on serial 

PC COM port 

USB-to-COM 

on request 

USB to serial converter. This allows the external IrDA 

to be used via a standard USB port 

Starter-Kits 

on request 

Bundles with MEgicDisk® and IrDA, various versions 

Web: www.meilhaus.com/megic 


MEgicDisk® 

Data acquisition and logging 

Models 

TEMP: Measurement of temperature. 

CLIMA: Measurement of temperature and relative humidity 

Range, accuracy Temperature -10…+70°C/±1°C (TEMP, CLIMA), 

2…99%/±3.5% relative humidity (CLIMA) 

Sampling Measurement intervall 1 s or more, in steps of 1 s 

Memory depth 3500 values for longtime recording/logging 

Trigger 

Start immediately, start with upper/lower threshold for temperature 

(TEMP) or r. H. (TEMP, CLIMA), start with time delay (set date, 

time, incl. timing synchronisation with PC clock) 

Data transfer Infra red (IrDA). IrDA via COM required 1) 

General 

Housing Cylinder-shaped. Plastic Polycarbonat. Suitable for food. Water 

resistant. Mounted with 4 screws and a sealing ring. 

Size 

13 mm high, 33,6 mm diameter. 

Option -P: Mini board without housing 

Temperature Operating temperature, see measurement range: -10…+70°C 

Battery Type CR 2032 with soldering lugs, Li/MnO2, 3 V/235 mAh. Lifetime, 

standby with max. Live Signal Intervall: ~130 days. Lifetime 

worst case with Live Signal Intervall 3 s and measurements/logging 

every 1 s incl. data transmission via IrDA: ~2 weeks. For option -P 

(mini board version) another type of battery with an extended lifetime 

can also be used 

Software MEgicSoft for Windows or Linux included on CD-ROM: 

1) Please note: To setup and start a data acquisition process and to read the measured 

values, a notebook or PC with an external infra red port is required. The MEgicDisks® 

do not function with the infra red ports available on most Notebooks. 

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Serial I/O 

Up to 8 Isolated RS232, RS422/485 or Mixed Ports: 

Multiport Highspeed Serial I/O and PoS Board ■ ME-9000 

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Meilhaus Electronic Data COM Boards

Standard Model Overview: 

ME-9000(i) 

Ports Type Rates Isol. Model Bus Price 

2 RS232 1 MBd - ME-9000/2 RS232 PCI PCI $295 

2 RS422/485 1 MBd - ME-9000/2 RS485 PCI PCI $295 

2 1x RS232 + 1 MBd - ME-9000/2 MIX PCI PCI $295 

1x 422/485 

2 RS232 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/2 RS232 PCI PCI $295. 

2 RS422/485 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/2 RS485 PCI PCI $295. 

2 1x RS232 + 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/2 MIX PCI PCI $295. 

1x 422/485 

4 RS232 1 MBd - ME-9000/4 RS232 PCI PCI 335 $ 

4 RS422/485 1 MBd - ME-9000/4 RS485 PCI PCI 335 $ 

4 RS232 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/4 RS232 PCI PCI on req. 

4 RS422/485 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/4 RS485 PCI PCI on req. 

8 RS232 1 MBd - ME-9000/8 RS232 PCI PCI 375 $ 

8 RS422/485 1 MBd - ME-9000/8 RS485 PCI PCI 375 $ 

8 4x RS232 + 1 MBd - ME-9000/8 MIX PCI PCI on req. 

4x 422/485 

8 RS232 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/8 RS232 PCI PCI 825 $ 

8 RS422/485 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/8 RS485 PCI PCI on req. 

8 4x RS232 + 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/8 MIX PCI PCI on req. 

4x 422/485 

8 RS232 1 MBd - ME-9000/8 RS232 cPCI cPCI/PXI on req. 

8 RS422/485 1 MBd - ME-9000/8 RS485 cPCI cPCI/PXI on req. 

8 4x RS232 + 1 MBd - ME-9000/8 MIX cPCI cPCI/PXI on req. 

4x 422/485 

8 RS232 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/8 RS232 cPCI cPCI/PXI on req. 

8 RS422/485 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/8 RS485 cPCI cPCI/PXI on req. 

8 4x RS232 + 1 MBd √ ME-9000i/8 MIX cPCI cPCI/PXI on req. 

4x 422/485 

All models with option “-3.3”: For use in 3.3 V PCI-slots. cPCI = CompactPCI 

• ME AB-RJ45/8x8-P: Octo connectivity board with RJ45 connectors. 

Applications: 

Classic industrial data communication/ 

transmissions incl. RS485-based remote 

I/O networks and RS232-based serial 

instrument control. Point-of-sales (PoS) 

and retail applications. Identifi cation and 

security solutions. Kiosk systems (Point-of- 

Information) and more. 

Sales) and retail equipment. 

• For use with WindowsNT, 2000, XP, 

Linux. 




• Fully compatible CompactPCI/PXI 

version available. 

■ Optional Accessories: 

see pictures on the left side 

• Cable ME AK-DDual, Quad or Octo: 

Fanout cable with 2x, 4x or 8x 9-pin 

■ Serial I/O: 

• RS232 or RS422/485 ports. 

• 2, 4 or 8 ports (incl. dual, quad or 

octo fanout cable). 

• Mixed versions RS232 + 

RS422/485. 

• Highspeed transmission rates up to 

1 MBaud. 

• All handshake lines available on the 

connector. 

• Versions with opto-isolation of all 

lines. 

• Versions for 3.3 V PCI. 

• Optional custom specifi c modifi cations 

for use with PoS (Point-of- 

D-sub male. One dual, quad or octo 

fanout cable is included. 

• ME AB-D9/8: Octo connectivity box 

with 9-pin D-sub connectors. 

• ME AB-D9/8-H: Octo connectivity 

board with 9-pin D-sub connectors. 

• ME AB-RJ45/8x8: Octo connectivity 

box with RJ45 connectors. 

Meilhaus Electronic Data COM Boards 

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Up to 8 Isolated RS232, RS422/485 or Mixed Ports: 

Multiport Highspeed Serial I/O and PoS Board ■ ME-9000 


• RS232 or RS422/485 ports. 

• 4 or 8 ports (incl. quad or octo fanout cable). 

• Highspeed transmission rates up to 1 MBaud. 

• All handshake lines available on the connector. 

• Opto-isolation of all lines. 

• For use with Windows 98/Me, NT, 2000, XP, Linux. 






see pictures on the left side 

• Cable ME AK-DQuad or Octo: Fanout cable with 4x or 

8x 9-pin D-sub male. One fanout cable included. 

• ME AB-D9/8: Octo connectivity box with 9-pin D-sub 

connectors. 

• ME AB-D9/8-H: Octo connectivity board with 9-pin D- 

sub connectors. 

• ME AB-RJ45/8x8: Octo connectivity box with RJ45 

connectors. 

• ME AB-RJ45/8x8-P: Octo connectivity board with 

RJ45 connectors. 

Printer 

Serial 

instrument 

RS232 

Interface in a PC 

Modem 

Ethernet 

Internet 

RS422/485 

fieldbus 

Industrial plant, 

environmental 

technology/climatology, 

building 

Pressure 

Temperature 

Number of pieces 

Level 

RPM 

Status 

… 

Control PC 

PCs for analysis etc. 

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Touchscreen 

Modem 

Price display for customers 

Touchscreen 

Scales 

Cash desk 

Credit card reader 

Barcode scanner 

Printer for 

vouchers 


Printer for cash 

vouchers etc. 


Modem 

PC/server 

PC/server 

Model Overview: Accessories for ME-9000 and ME-9100i 

Connector Type Model 

board side serial port side 

1x 78-pin 2x 9-pin 

Fanout cable (included with ME AK-DDual 

D-sub male D-sub male ME-9000) 


Fanout cable (included with ME AK-DQuad 

D-sub male D-sub male ME-9000/9100i) 


Fanout cable (included with ME AK-DOcto 

D-sub male D-sub male ME-9000/9100i) 


Solid connectivity box (metal) ME AB-D9/8 

D-sub male D-sub male 


Connectivity board with card ME AB-D9/8-H 

D-sub male D-sub male carrier (DIN rail mountable) 

1x 78-pin 8x RJ45 (compatible Solid connectivity box (metal) ME AB-RJ45/8x8 

D-sub male with Rocket Port) 

1x 78-pin 8x RJ45 (compatible Connectivity board for integration 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8-P 

D-sub male with Rocket Port) 

into user 

systems 

Model Overview 

ME-9100i 

Ports Typ Isol. Rate Modell Bus Price 

4 RS232 1 kV 1 MBd ME-9100i/4 RS232 PCI PCI 595 $ 

4 RS422/485 1 kV 1 MBd ME-9100i/4 RS485 PCI PCI 595 $ 

8 RS232 1 kV 1 MBd ME-9100i/8 RS232 PCI PCI 695 $ 

8 RS422/485 1 kV 1 MBd ME-9100i/8 RS485 PCI PCI 695 $ 

4 RS232 1 kV 1 MBd ME-9100i/4 RS232 cPCI cPCI/PXI 595 $ 

4 RS422/485 1 kV 1 MBd ME-9100i/4 RS485 cPCI cPCI/PXI 595 $ 

8 RS232 1 kV 1 MBd ME-9100i/8 RS232 cPCI cPCI/PXI 695 $ 

8 RS422/485 1 kV 1 MBd ME-9100i/8 RS485 PcCI cPCI/PXI 695 $ 


ME-9100i 

Data transmission 

Interfaces ME-9100i RS232: RS232 with handshakes 

ME-9100i RS485: RS422, RS485 halfduplex, RS485 fullduplex 

Ports 4 or 8 

Baud rates 75/110/134/150/300/600 Baud, 1.2/1.8/2.4/4.8/7.2/9.6/ 

14.4/19.2/38.4/57.6/115.2/128/230.4/460.8/921.6 kBaud 

Data bits 4…8 

Parity 

No, even, odd, mark, space 

Stop bits 1, 1.5 or 2 

Protocol Xon/Xoff, hardware, none 

UART type Multiple UART(s), register compatible with 16550, with integrated 

send and receive FIFOs per port 

FIFO size 128 Byte each 

Isolation All lines: Opto-isolation up to 1000 V 

General 




Connectors 78-pin D-sub female. Fanout cable with 4x or 8x 9-pin D-sub male 

connectors included, depending on the version 

ESD protection Up to 15 kV (IEC 1000) 



PC/server 

Software: 





Runs as standard COM port with Agilent 

VEE and LabVIEW and others 


under GPL) 






charge) 


ME-9100i/p s b 

i 

= with opto-isolation 

p = Ports: 4 or 8. 

s 

b 

Display for 

identification, 

touchscreen 

= Interface: RS232 or RS485 (for 

RS485/422) 

= Bus platform PCI or cPCI (CompactPCI/ 

PXI). 

Buzzer 

All available standard models see table on the left 


Accessories: 

Cable ME AK-DQuad or Octo 

Card 

reader 

1x 78-pin D-sub male and 4x or 8x 9-pin D-sub male. 

Note: One fanout cable is included 

ME AB-D9/8 ME AB-RJ45/8x8 

ME AB-D9/8-H ME AB-RJ45/8x8-P 

Octo connectivity boxes and boards with 9-pin D-sub 

or RJ45 available incl. cable as optional accessory 


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16 Highspeed RS232 Ports on a Single PCI Board: 

Multiport Highspeed Serial I/O ■ ME-9300 


• 16 RS232 ports. 

• Highspeed transmission rates up to 1 MBaud. 

• All handshake lines available on the connector. 

• For use with Windows 98/Me, NT, 2000, XP, Linux. 

• High density connectivity: 8 ports are wired to each 

high densitiy VHDC-male connector. 





• ME AB-D9/8-V or -HV: Breakout box with 8x 9-pin 

D-sub connectors. 

-HV: Board version with card cage for DIN rails. 

• ME AB-RJ45/8x8-V or -PV: Breakout box with 8x 

RJ45 connectors. -PV: Board version. 

• ME AB-D9/16-V: Breakout Assembly with 16x 9-pin 

D-sub connectors 

ME AB-D9/16-V 

Software: 


Drivers for Windows 98/Me, NT, 2000, XP. Supports 

Visual C++, Delphi, Visual Basic and Borland 

C/C Builder 

Runs as standard COM port with Agilent VEE and 

LabVIEW and others 

Support software for Linux (source code under 

GPL) 

Drivers for QNX (source code under QNX Community 

License) 





ME-9300 PCI 595.00 $ 

16-port RS232 PCI interface board, up to1 MBaud 


Accessories: 

ME AB-D9/8-V (8 D-sub, box) 

195.00 

ME AB-D9/8-HV (8 D-sub, board) 160.00 

ME AB-D9/16-V (16 D-sub, assembly) 

265.00 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8-PV (8 RJ45, box) 195.00 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8V (8 RJ45, board) 160.00 

Breakout boxes and boards with 8 or 16 9-pin D-sub or 

RJ45 incl. cable 



ME-9300 


Interfaces RS232 with handshakes 

Ports 16 

Baudrates 75/110/134/150/ 300/600 Baud, 1.2/1.8/ 

2.4/4.8/7.2/9.6/14.4/ 19.2/38.4/57.6/115.2/ 

128/230.4/460.8/ 921.6 kBaud 

Data bits 4…8 

Parity 

No, even, odd, mark, space 

Stop bits 1, 1,5 or 2 

Protocol Xon/Xoff, hardware, none 

UART type Multiple UARTs, register compatible with 16550 with integrated 

sende and receive FIFOs per port 

FIFO size 128 Byte each 

General 

Bus interface 32 bit/33 MHz StandardPCI bus. PCI Local Bus 2.1 compatible 

Size (mm) 124 x 99 

Connectors 2x 68-pin VHDC female 


Accessories for ME-9300 

Connection Type Model 

board side serial port side 

8x 9-pin D-sub male Solid connection box (metal) ME AB-D9/8-V 

Connection board with card ME AB-D9/8-HV 

1x 68-pin 

VHDC-male 16x 9-pin D-sub male 

carrier (DIN mounting) 

Breakout assembly ME AB-D9/16-V 

8x RJ45 (compatible Solid connection box (metal) ME AB-RJ45/8x8-V 

w. Rocket Port) Connection board for integration 

into user systems 

ME AB-RJ45/8x8-PV 

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Low Profile Serial and LPT PCI board: 

Low Profile RS232 and LPT Board ■ ME-9200 


• 2 RS232 ports. 

• Transmission rates up to 460.8 kbit/s. 

• Port COM 2 with fl at ribbon cable and additional 

slot bracket or together with COM 1 on a standard 

PCI slot bracket. 

■ Parallel 

• 1 parallel standard LPT Port. 

• Flat ribbon cable and additional slot bracket. 


• PCI Local Bus 2.1 compatible. Plug’n’Play. 

• Low profi le size 120 mm x 57 mm. 

• Will fi t into small desktop PCs, terminals or thin 

clients. 

Software: 


Installation notes for Windows (98/Me, NT, 

2000, XP), Linux and QNX. 

Runs as standard COM port with Agilent 

VEE and LabVIEW and others 




ME-9200 RS232 PCI LP 159.00 $ 

PCI interface board with 2 RS232 ports and 1 LPT 

port. Rates up to 460.8 kbit/s. Incl. set of fl at ribbon 

cables for COM 2 and LPT as well as all slot brackets 

needed for use in low profi le or standard PCI PCs 



ME-9200 


Interfaces RS232 with handshakes 

Ports 2 

Baud rates Up to 460.8 kbit/s 

Format Data bits: 5…8. Parity: No, even, odd. Stop bits: 1 or 2 

UART type Compatible with 16550 

FIFO 

1 transmit and receive FIFO each, with 16 Byte 

Parallel port 

Number 1 Standard LPT port 

General 

Bus interface 32 bit StandardPCI bus. PCI Local Bus 2.1 compatible 

Size (mm) Low profi le 120 x 57 (without slot bracket). 

Connectors 9-pin D-sub male for COM 1, 10-pin fl at ribbon cable connector for 

COM 2 (incl. cable with 9-pin D-sub male), 25-pin fl at ribbon cable 

connector for LPT (incl. cable with 25-pin D-sub female). 


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GPIB Cables 

Tested GPIB Quality Cable 

Robust, Light, EMV Compliant ■ GPIB Cable Series 

■ Tested GPIB/IEEE488 bus high quality cable for EMV compliant, 

reliable cabling. 

■ High noise immunity with multiple shielding. 

■ Reliable transmission with twisted-pair lines. 

■ Robust and light high quality piggyback connectors with aluminum 

housing. 

■ Multiple length available from 0,5 to 20 m. 

■ Flexible use, available with… 

• ➀ …standard piggyback connectors. 

• ➁ …straight-in connector on one side (similar to D-sub connector 

types). Helps you to access GPIB connectors which 

are diffi cult to reach with standard connectors, for example 

interface boards in PCs or measurement instruments 

mounted in a rack cabinet. 

➀ 

Outer jacket 

Isolation 

Shield/braiding with tracer wire 

Shield/plastic foil 

Handshake lines with tracer 

➁ 

Isolation foil 

Shield/braiding with tracer wire 




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National Instruments 

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52 Amplicon Liveline Data COM Products

Overview 

High Quality Products from Amplicon Liveline: 

Serial Interface Converters 

Amplicon Liveline offers a unique series of RS232 conversion 

and other products to help you assemble your system. The 

RS232 conversion products range from standard RS232 to 

RS422 and RS485 converters to isolators that help prevent 

equipment damage. 

The EIA RS422 and RS485 signal standards are often 

confused with 4-wire full-duplex and 2-wire half-duplex connections. 

We offer two Application Notes, AN-1 and AN-2, 

on our website to clarify the communications standards and 

show how the converters are connected. 

These Application Notes and other helpful materials can be 

downloaded from our website at 


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Converter Selection Guide 

Inputs Outputs Usage Model Page 

RS232 TxD, RxD and 

RTS 

RS485 TX and RX pairs 4-wire full-duplex connections. 

Requires RTS or and enable signal 

for 2-wire half-duplex connections 

485HF25 

485HF9 

54 


RTS 

RS485 TX and RX pairs 

2-wire half-duplex connections. Local 

TX is automatically tristated when 

not transmitting. 

MA485F25 

MA485F9 

55 


RTS 

RS232 TxD, RxD, DSR, 

DCD and DTR 

Isolated RS485 TX and 

RX pairs 

RS232 TxD, RxD, DSR, 

DCD and DTR 

Isolate serial devices. 4-wire fullduplex 

connections. Requires RTS 

or and enable signal for 2-wire halfduplex 

connections 

Isolate RS232 signal lines to prevent 

ground loops and equipment damage 

485Fi 

485Fi9 

232i-25 

232i-9 

56 

57 

RS232 TxD, RxD, RTS, 

CTS, Qm, DSR, DCD and 

DTR 

Red-Grn LED display 

Displays RS232 signal condition 

for quick troubleshooting of system 

problems9 

232Tracker 57 

RS422/RS485 TX and 

RX signal pairs 

RS422/RS485 TX and 

RX signal pairs 

Extends RS422/RS485 signals 

another 1,200 meters. 

TCC-120 

TCC-120i 

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Other Amplicon Products 

Amplicon Liveline makes many other fi ne products which ICSDataCom distributes in the United States. These 

include digital I/O boards like the PCI215 (shown on the left), A/D boards, multi-port serial I/O boards and 

many others. Refer to the Amplicon website at www.amplicon.co.uk or call 1-800-952-4499 for a catalog. 

Contact ICSDataCom for pricing and delivery. 

Amplicon Liveline Data COM Products 

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Connect RS422/485 Networks to PC COM Ports: 

RS232 to RS422/485 Converters ■ 485HF/HM series 

■ Interface Conversion: 

• Ideal low cost RS232 to RS422/RS485 converters for 4-wire 

systems or where the RS232 or an external TX enable signal 

will be used to disable the transmitter in 2-wire applications. 

• All models have a removable screw type terminal strip for easy 

connection to your RS422 or RS485 cable. Includes TX and 

RX signal pairs, power and external TX enable signal. 

■ Models: 

• Model 485HF25 has 25-pin female connector for direct plug 

in to PC COM ports. 

• Model 485HM25 has a 25-pin male connector for DCE type 

devices. 

• Model 485F9 has 9-pin female connector for direct plug in to 

9-pin PC COM ports. 


485HF25 99.00 $ 

RS232 to RS422/RS485 Converter with female DB-25 connector. Includes US 

115 VAC power adapter and manual on CD-ROM 

485HM25 99.00 $ 

RS232 to RS422/RS485 Converter with male DB-25 connector. Includes US 


485HF9 99.00 $ 

RS232 to RS422/RS485 Converter with female DE-9 connector. Includes US 


Web: www.icsdatacom.com 


485HF25, HM25, HF9 

Data Com 

Input voltage Space or On +2.4 to +30 V 

Mark or Off -30 to +0.8 V 

Input impedance 5 kohm typical 

RS232 

Output Volt +9 to -9 V 

RS485 

Output 1.5 V into 27 ohm (32 receivers) 

Termination Internal Receiver Termination 120 ohm when jumper set to ‘in’ 

Data rate >1 Mbaud up to 1,200 meters 

General 

Power 

+5 to +12 VDC at 50 mA typ, 100 mA max. 

Temperature 0 to 60°C operating, -20 to +70°C storage 

Dimensions 67 x 53 x 20mm (L x W x H) 



Converter Automatically Enables Transmitter: 

RS232 to RS422/485 Converters ■ MA485F25, MA485F9 


• Ideal RS232 to RS422/RS485 converters for 2-wire or 

4-wire systems. 

• Includes logic to automatically tristate local RS485 

transmiter when not transmitting to prevent blocking the 

transmission line. 

• Both models have a removable screw type terminal strip 

for easy connection to your RS422 or RS485 cable. 

Includes TX and Rx signal pairs and power connections. 

■ Models: 

• Model 485HF25 has 25-pin female connector for direct 

plug in to PC COM ports. 

• Model 485F9 has 9-pin female connector for direct plug in 

to 9-pin PC COM ports. 


MA485F25 125.00 $ 

Magic RS232 to RS422/RS485 Converter with female DB-25 connector. Includes US 


MA485F9 125.00 $ 

Magic RS232 to RS422/RS485 Converter with female DE-9 connector. Includes US 




MA485F25, MA485F9 

Data Com 




RS232 


RS485 

Output 1.5 V into 27 ohm (32 receivers) 

Output tristated when not ransmitting. 

Termination Internal Receiver Termination 120 ohm when jumper set to 

‘in’ 

Data rate 115.2 kbaud up to 1,200 meters 

General 

Power 




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Opto-Isolated Serial Converter: 

Isolated RS232 to RS422/RS485 Converters ■ 485Fi25, 485Fi9 


• Ideal RS232 to RS422/RS485 converters when isolation is 

required to reduce noise, eliminate ground loops or to protect 

serial devices or your computer from electrical damage. 

• Both models have a removable screw type terminal strip for 

easy connection to your RS422 or RS485 cable. Includes TX 

and Rx signal pairs and power connections. 

■ Models: 

• Model 485Fi25 has 25-pin female connector for direct plug in 

to PC COM ports. 

• Model 485Fi9 has 9-pin female connector for direct plug in to 

9-pin PC COM ports. 


485Fi25 119.00 $ 

Isolated RS232 to RS422/RS485 Converter with female DB-25 connector. Includes US 


485Fi9 119.00 $ 

Isolated RS232 to RS422/RS-485 Converter with female DE-9 connector. Includes US 115 

VAC power adapter and manual on CD-ROM 



485Fi25, 485Fi9 

Data Com 




RS232 


RS485 

Output 1.5 V into 27 ohm (32 receivers max) 

Output tristated when not ransmitting. 

Termination Internal Receiver Termination 120 ohms when jumper set to ‘in’ 

Isolation 2500 Volts 

CMR 

100 V/µs 

V common mode 50 V 

Data rate >115.2 kbaud up to 1,200 meters 

General 

Power 






Reliable Isolation and Troubleshootng for RS232: 

RS232 Isolators and Tracker ■ 232i-25, 232i-9 

■ Data Com: 

• Ideal RS232 Isolator when you want to block signal noise, to 

eliminate ground loops or to protect your computer against 

electrical damage. 

• Internal jumpers allow selection of RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR and 

DCD control signals for hardware handshaking and the appropriate 

handshaking mode is user selectable. 

Specifications: Data Com 

232i-25, 232i-9 

Signals 

TX, RX, DSR, DCD and DTR or RTS, CTS 




RS232 


Termination Internal Receiver Termination 120 ohms 

when jumper set to ‘in’ 

Data rate >1 Mbaud up to 1,200 meters 

General 

Power 

None, self powered 



■ Models: 

• Model 232i-9 has 9-pin female connector for direct plug in to 

PC COM ports. Provides a 9-pin male connector for standard 

RS232 cables connections. 

• Model 232i-25 has 25-pin female connector for direct plug 

in to PC COM ports. Provides a 25-pin male connector for 

standard RS232 cables connections. 


232i-25 109.00 $ 

RS232 to RS232 Isolator with 

female-male DB-25 connectors. 

232i-9 99.00 $ 

RS232 to RS232 Isolator with 

female-male DE-9 connectors. 

Includes manual on CD-ROM 

Includes manual on CD-ROM 

232Tracker 25.00 $ 

RS232 to RS232 LED Display Module with female-male DB-25 connectors 


■ Model 232Tracker 

• Plugs into any 25-pin cable and displays all RS232 signals for 

quick diagnosis of signal connections and system operation 

problems. Indispensible tool for every engineer. One use easily 

saves its cost. 

• Green LEDs show lines in - Mark or signal Off state. Red 

LEDs shown lines in + Space or signal On state. LEDs not lit 

indicate missing signals. 


TCC-120 145.00 $ 

RS422/RS485 to RS422/RS485 Repeater. Includes US 115 VAC power 

adapter and manual on CD-ROM 

TCC-120i 189.00 $ 

Isolated RS422/RS485 to RS422/RS485 Repeater. Includes US 




TCC-120(i) 

Data Com 

Signals 

TX and RX signal pairs 

Input voltage 

Space or On +2.4 to +30 V 


Input impedance 

5 kΩ typical 

RS232 


Termination Switch selectable internal termination 

Data rate 230.4 kbaud up to 1,200 meters 

General 

Power 

12 to 30 VDC at 390 mA 

Temperature -20 to 60°C operating, -20 to +70°C storage 

Extend an RS422&485 Bus: 

Isolated RS422/RS485 Repeater ■ TCC-120, TCC-120i 

■ Repeater: 

• The TCC-120 extends an RS422/485 bus well over the specifi 

ed 1.2km limit so enabling the extension of existing multidrop 

networks. Point to point links covering many kilometres 

can be achieved using several units back to back. 

• The isolated version is essential for longer cable runs to avoid 

data problems due to ground potential differences or to protect 

the connected equipment from electrical transients. 

• Terminal blocks for power and data provides easy and secure 

wiring. 

• Rugged aluminium housing, DIN rail or wall mountable. 

■ Models: 

• Model TCC-120 is a standard RS422/485 repeater module. 

• Model TCC-120i has additional opto-isolation. 


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Overview 

DAQ and Converter Modules from ICP-DAQ 

Ethernet, RS485 or USB ■ I Series 

ICP DAS offers a series of modules that provide the system 

designer with those unique building blocks for assembling a 

serial oriented system. Whether your need is for remote serial 

communication, isolating serial lines or for using the USB bus 

to add a COM port, ICP DAS had your solution. 

To round out the system, ICS DAS’s Data Acquisition and 

Control modules can be run from the COM port of a PC or 

remotely using the RS485 output from an Ethernet to serial 

converter. Each Ethernet to Serial Converter includes software 

for addressing the converter over the Internet or on 

your network and for virtualizing the converter’s remote serial 

ports as a COM port attached to your PC. 


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Ethernet, RS-232 and USB Converter Selection Guide 

Inputs Outputs Usage Model Page 

Ethernet Type 10Base-T Single RS485 port One Runs virtual PC COM ports at I-7188E2 thru 59 

with TCP/IP protocol to 7 RS232 ports remote locations on on company 

network 

I-7188E8 

RS232 TxD and RxD 

USB 1.1 

Isolated RS232 or 

RS485 TX and RX 

pairs 

Isolated RS232 or 

RS485 TX and RX 

pairs 

Convert RS232 signals to 

RS422 ro RS485 signal levels. 

Protect computer COM ports 

from electrical surges. 

Add isolated serial ports to a 

PC 

I-7520 

I-7520R 

I-7520A 

60 

I-7561 61 

Data Acquisition Module Selection Guide 

Control I/O Usage Model Page 

RS485 TX and Eight isolated analog inputs for Measure ±150 mV to ±10 V I-7017 62 

RX pairs reading voltage 

and ±20 mA current I-7017F 

RS485 TX and 

RX pairs 

Eight isolated analog inputs for 

reading voltage and temperature 

Measure ±150 mV to ±2.5 V, 

±20 mA current and 9 thermocouples 

I-7018 62 

RS485 TX and 

RX pairs 

Eight isolated analog inputs for 

reading voltage and temperature 

Measure mV/V/20 mA and 

temperature 

I-7019 62 

RS485 TX and 

RX pairs 

Eight isolated voltage or current 

outputs 

Control devces with voltage or 

current 

I-7024 63 

RS485 TX and 

RX pairs 

Four isolated digitl inputs and 

four sets of relay contact 

outputs 

Read digital inputs and switch 

signals 

I-7060 63 

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Converters 

Ethernet Communication Controllers/Converter 

Ethernet to RS422/RS485 Converter ■ I-7188E2 to I-7188E8 

■ The I-7188E Series Ethernet Communication Controllers are addressable 

ethernet-to-serial converters that can be used to control one or 

multiple serial devices from any LAN or internet network. 

• The I-7188E series controllers provide multiple RS422/RS485 

and RS232 COM ports with baud rates up to 115.2 kbaud. 

• Some models include 4/4 digital I/O lines for controlling external 

relays or for sensing external signals. 

• Software is provided that virtualities the I-7188E serial I/O ports 

as a COM port in any PC making it easy to control the I-7188E 

ports from a PC program. A unique software concept called 

Xserver lets you convert an I-7188E Controller into a web server 

so that it can be accessed and controlled by any HTML browser 

like IE, Netscape and Safari. 

■ RJ-45 Connector for 10BaseT connection to your newwork or internet 

router. 

■ Rugged housing, single DIN rail included with unit. 

■ Screw terminal blocks for serial I/O lines simplifi es serial wiring. 

■ Easy network control with Setup Wizard and VxComm driver. VxComm 

provides easy access to remote ports from Visual Basic and Excel. 


I-7188E1 215.00 $ 

Ethernet Module with (1) RS485 port. Includes US 115 VAC power adapter, 

software and manual on CD-ROM 

I-7188E2 250.00 $ 

Ethernet Module with (1) RS485 port and (1) RS232 port. Includes US 115 

VAC power adapter, software and manual on CD-ROM 

I-7188E3 305.00 $ 

Ethernet Module with (1) RS485 port, (1) RS422/RS485 port and (1) RS232 

port. Includes US 115 VAC power adapter, software and manual on CD-ROM 

I-7188E3-232 305.00 $ 

Ethernet Module with (1) RS485 port and (2) RS232 ports plus digital I/O. 

Includes US 115 VAC power adapter, software and manual on CD-ROM 

I-7188E4 315.00 $ 

Same as I-7188E2 bit with (3) RS232 ports 

I-7188E5 355.00 $ 


I-7188E8 430.00 $ 




I-7188E Series 

Ethernet Addressable 10Base-T, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP and RARP 

Address range 192.168.0.0. to 192.168.255.255 

Connector RJ-45 

RS485 output TX/RX pair 

RS232 output TX. RX. RTS and CTS 

Data rate 115.2 kbaud 

Data bits 7 or 8 

Parity 

None, odd or even 

Flow control Hardware or none (RS232 ) 

Number of ports 1 RS485 and 1 to 7 RS232 ports 


Size 

123 mm x 72mm x 33 mm without bracket 

Power 

10 to 30 VDC, 2.2 W typical 

Power adapter 115 VAC adapter standard, 230 V Europe and UK adapter optional 

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Converters 

Isolated Interface Converters 

Isolated RS232 to RS422/RS485 Converters ■ I-7520/R/A 

■ The I-7520 series RS232 to RS422/RS-485 Converters 

provide unique mix of RS485 protocol conversion and isolation. 

• All three models provide RS232 to RS485 protocol conversion 

up to 115,200 baud. 

• A proprietary auto tuner circuit detects the baud rate and 

data format automatically and controls the direction of the 

RS485 circuit precisely. This eliminates the need to control 

the module with the Request-to-send line as is done with 

some devices. 

• The three models give the user a choice of which side is 

isolated. The I-7520 and I-7520R drive RS485 half-duplex 

lines. The Model I-7520A has a RS422/RS485 port which 

can drive a full-duplex 4-wire circuit or a 2-wire half-duplex 

circuit 


■ Auto tuner circuit handles multiple data rates 

■ 3000 V isolation protect the computer from electrical transients 



I-7520 85.00 $ 

RS232 to RS422/RS485 converter with isolated RS232 port. Includes US 115 VAC power adapter 

and manual on CD-ROM 

I-7520R 95.00 $ 



I-7520A 105.00 $ 




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Converters 

Isolated USB to Serial Converter 

USB to RS232, RS422/RS485 Converter ■ I-7561 

■ The I-7561 is a cost-effective module for transfering serial data 

from a USB port. 

• It allows you to connect your serial devices to the PC using a 

USB interface. 

• When the I-7561 is connected to a PC, you get one or two 

extra high-speed RS232/422/485 ports. 

• The I-7561 contains our “Self Tuner” chip. This chip auto-tunes 

the baud rate and data format to the serial network. 

• The I-7561 module derives its power from the USB port and 

doesn’t need a power adapter. 

• The I-7561 features a high-speed 115.2 Kb/s transmission 

rate and supports various OS independent RS232/422/485 

ports. 


■ Auto tuner circuit handles multiple data rates. 

■ 3000 V isolation protect the computer from electrical transients. 

■ USB 1.1 port. 



I-7561 125.00 $ 

USB to RS232, RS485/RS422 and RS-85 ports with 3000 V isolation. Includes manual 

on CD-ROM. 


Specifications: I-7561 

USB input 

USB 1.1 compatible 

RS232 output 

TX and RX lines 

Data rate 

Up to 115.2 kbaud 


Parity 


RS485 output 

TX and RX pair, half duplex 

RS422/RS485 output TX and RX pairs, half-duplex 

Data rate 

Autotuner for multiple baud rates up to 115.2 kbaud 


Parity 


Isolation 

3000 V 

Temperature 

-25 to 75°C operating, -40 to +85°C storage 

Size 


Power 

None, USB bus powered 

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Acquisition 

Analog Input Modules for Distributed DAQ Systems 

RS485 Data Acquisition and Control Modules ■ I-7000 Series 

■ The I-7000 Series is a family of Data Acquisition and Control 

Modules that gives the user an easy way to build a distributed 

Data Acquisition or Control system. 

• All modules are controlled over an RS485 network at rates 

up to 115,200 baud. 

• The Model I-7017 has 8 analog input channels and the 

• Model I-7018 has 8 thermocouple input channels. 

• The Model I-7024 has 8 analog output channels. 

• The Model I-7060 has 4 digital inputs and 4 sets of 

relay contacts and 4 sets of relay contacts. 

• All units are designed for industrial applications, have 

3000 V isolation to the RS485 network for noise free 

operation, dual watchdog timers and fail safe outputs. 



Models in Detail: 

■ The I-7019 is a Universal Analog Input Module that can handle 

voltage, millivolt and thermocouple inputs. The I-7019 has 8 differential 

analog inputs with nine DC voltage ranges from ±15 

mV to ±10 V. 

■ The I-7017’s 24-bit sigma-delta A/D converter reads 8 channels 

at a 10 channel per second rate. Input ranges can be set 

to +10 V, +5 V, +1 V, +500 mV, +150 mV and 0 to 20 mA. 

■ The I-7018’s 24-bit sigma-delta A/D converter reads 8 channels 

of voltage or thermocouple inputs. The module has a Cold 

Junction Compensation/CJC circuit and can handle virtually 

any type of thermocouple. 


I-7017 230.00 $ 

RS485 Analog Input Module with 8 differential inputs. 

Includes single DIN rail and manual on CD-ROM 

I-7018 235.00 $ 

RS485 Analog Input Module with 8 differential inputs 

for voltage, mA or thermocouples. Includes single 

DIN rail and manual on CD-ROM. 

I-7019 235.00 $ 

Universal RS485 Analog Input Module with 8 dif- 

ferential inputs for voltage, mA and thermocouples. 

Includes single DIN rail and manual on CD-ROM. 



I-7000 DAQ Series 

Interface 

RS485 input TX and RX pair, half duplex 

Data rate Up to 115.2 kbaud 

Transmission Data bits: 7 or 8. Parity: None, odd or even. Stop bits: 1 or 2 

Distance 1200 m 

Data Acquisition 

I-7017 inputs 8 differential inputs, 10 samples/s 

Ranges ±150 mV, ±500 mV, ±1 V, ±5 V, ±10 V and ±20 mA 

Accuracy ±0.1%, zero drift ±0.03 µV/°C, span drift 25 ppm 


Thermocouples J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N and C 

Voltage ranges ±15 mV, ±50 mV, ±100 mV, ±1 V, ±2.5 V and 

±20 mA 

Accuracy ±0.05%, zero drift ±0.03 µV/°C, span drift 25 ppm 


Thermocouples J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, C, L and M 

Voltage ranges ±15 mV, ±50 mV, ±100m V, ±1 V, ±2.5 V, ±5 V, 

±10 V and ±20 mA 

General 


Size 

123 mm x 72 mm x 33 mm without bracket 

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Acquisition 

Analog and Relay Output Modules 

RS485 Data Acquisition and Control Modules ■ I-7000 Series 

■ The I-7024 provides 4 analog outputs that can provide ±10 V, ±5 V, 

5 V, 10 V, 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 20 mA. Power on settings can be stored 

in the module’s internal EEPROM. 

■ The I-7060 provides four isolated digital inputs and four relay outputs. 

The digital inputs have a wide range of voltage inputs. 

• Logic 0 is 0 to +1 V. Logic 1 is + 3.5 to +30 V. 

• Digital input #4 can be used as a 16 bit counter with rates up to 

100 kHz. 

• The four sets of relay contacts are two SPST (Form A) contacts 

and two SPDT (Form C) contacts. Contact ratings are a rugged 

2 A at 30 VDC and 0.5 A at 115 VAC. 

• The I-7060D version adds four LEDs which show which relays are 

energized. 

■ Screw terminals for easy wire connection 

Ordering Code 

I-7024 335.00 $ 

RS485 Analog Output Module with 4 analog outputs. 

Includes single DIN rail and manual on CD-ROM. 

I-7060 140.00 $ 

RS485 Relay Module with 4 relay contacts and 4 

digital inputs. Includes single DIN rail and manual on 

CD-ROM. 

I-7060D 150.00 $ 

This version adds four LEDs which show which relays 

are energized 



I-7000 DAQ Series 

Interface 

RS485 input TX and RX pair, half duplex 

Data rate Up to 115.2 kbaud 

Transmission Data bits: 7 or 8. Parity: None, odd or even. Stop bits: 1 or 2 

Distance 1200 m 

Data Acquisition 

I-7024 outputs 4 current or voltage outputs 

Ranges 0 - 20 mA, 4 - 20 mA, 5 V, 10 V, and ±10 V 

Resolution 14 bit 

Accuracy ±0.1% FSR, zero drift ±0.153 µV/°C, ±0.2 µA/°C 

I-7060 relays 4 (2 SPST, 2 SPDT) 

Contact ratings 125 VAC @ 0.6 A, 250 VAC @ 0.3 A, 30 VDC @ 2 A 

I-7060 inputs 4 high level digital inputs 

Logic levels: Logic 0 = 0 to 1 VDC, logic 1 = +3.5 to 30 VDC 

General 


Size 


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