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MP100 STARTER SYSTEM
*MP100 Specifications are on page
9.
The MP100 system offers USB-ready data acquisition and analysis. Record multiple channels with differing sample
rates. Record at speeds up to 70 kHz or 16 kHz (aggregate to disk)
MP100 System includes
:
Data acquisition unit: MP100A-CE Transformer: AC100A
Universal interface module: UIM100C Cables: CBLSERA cable, CBLS100 cable set
USB adapter: USB1W (PC) or USB1M (Macintosh) AcqKnowledge
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software CD
Recommended MP100 configuration:
For the best possible performance, connect the MP System to the computer’s USB port, with no other USB traffic
intensive devices (e.g. scanners, hard drives, cameras) running simultaneously. If a computer has no USB port, users
need to install an industry standard PCI USB card.
MP100 Symbology
Front panel
POWER
Power status
On if MP100 is turned ON.
Off if MP10 is turned OFF.
BUSY
MP100 acquisition status
On during acquisition or during the first 1-5
seconds after the MP100 is powered ON.
CABLE
INPUTS
25-pin cable connection Digital signals
37-pin cable connection Analog signals
Back panel
Power switch
On powers up the MP100
Off cuts the flow of power to the MP100
Fuse holder
Next to the power switch is a 2 Amp fast-blow fuse holder.
To remove the fuse, use a screwdriver to remove the fuse cover,
which is located below the word Fuse.
The maximum capacity of the fuse is 2 Amps.
Back panel
cont’d
DC Input
The DC Input, located between the fuse holder and the serial cable, is where a
battery, AC/DC converter or other power supply connects to the MP100.
The power supply requirements for the MP100 are 12 VDC @ 1 Amp,
The receptacle is configured to accept a “+” (positive) input in the center of the
connector and a “−” (negative) input on the connector housing.
Serial port
The MP100 connects to the computer via a serial port, located just
below the word Serial.
Uses a standard MINI DIN 8 connector.
Should only be used to connect the MP100 to a PC or Macintosh.