Multi-Channel Amplifier Module MA-16.

MA-16 is a basic carrier module for building multi-channel amplifier system, based on high voltage amplifiers HVA-1 or HVA-2. The module can include up to 8 HVA-1 or HVA-2 boards, making an 8 or 16 channel amplifier system. There are threecoloured LEDs on the front panel for indication of the operating state of each channel amplifier and a connector for output voltage measurement. MA-16 has Eurocard size and can be installed into a 19" rack.

Fields of application:
o Adaptive Optics
o Precise positioning (actuators, motors)
o Industrial automated systems (laser cutting, laser welding)
o Scientific use
o Education

Technical specification:

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Software - The above units are delivered with a specialized software which can be run on PCs. We use specialized protocol Device Connect (DC) which allows multiple completely different devices to be operated simultaneously.

The Software is delivered on a compact disc, which comes with the unit, running under Windows XP or Windows 7. The Software consists of two packages: “SetupDC” and “SetupMD”.
The package “SetupDC” contains a set of programs supporting hardware-software protocol DC. The protocol DC functions in the physical network connecting channel amplifiers and their power supply. A USB-controller is used for communication with the PC and is part of the Multichannel Driver.
The set of programs supporting the protocol includes a USB DC driver, the “DCServer” and “DCClient” programs.
The USB driver provides data transfer via USB and it is initiated by the “DCServer” program. “DCServer” is designed to work with USB and the user’s client programs. “DCServer” is a DCOM application that runs as a service. The “DCServer” provides simultaneous operation of multiple user programs, and can be configured for serving a number of products, including physically different devices. The “DCServer” uses a IDCMsgExt interface.
The DCClient eases the connection between the DCServer and User programs. It is performing buffering and batching of incoming and outgoing messages, thereby isolating the user program from the delays associated with the data exchange. It runs as in-process server in the context of user program. It has a number of supportive functions for creating messages.
The SetupMD package contains a MD731 program. The MD731 program is used to switch on/off the device, control its functionality, check input and output voltages, demonstrate the capabilities of the products based on DC protocol.