Specifications
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MESA IIMESA II
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MESA II
The versatility of the MESA Controller is that it enables up to
32 Expansion Chassis of different types to be controlled from
one Control Unit. This means that it is possible to build a
complete Switching System including Matrices, Multiplexers,
Group Switches or Individual Relays by selecting the Expan-
sion Chassis and Switch Modules most suitable for the appli-
cation.
Each Expansion Chassis can be used for handling different
types of signals including: Low Level Instrumentation, RF
Coaxial, Audio, Video, High Voltage or High Current. The
Expansion Chassis can be located remotely from the Control
Unit so that each chassis can be placed close to the signal
source, reducing connecting wiring length with improvement
in signal transmission.
The Expansion Chassis can be used in any combination with
the MESA Control Unit. Full details on each type of Chassis
are described in their respective bulletins which are part of
the CYTEC catalog and can also be viewed at www.cytec-
ate.com.
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CYTEC Corp. warrants that all products are free from defects in
material or workmanship for a period of five years.
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Free drivers and/or sample programs are available for the most
commonly available application programming languages.
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The Cytec Switch Manager provides a GUI inter-
face for controlling matrices and multiplexers via
remote computer. The software includes an in-
tuitive graphical interface, security implementa-
tion, built in test functionality, multiple device control,
switchpoint memory, as well as many other useful features.
You can download the Switch Manager free of charge from
our website.
Available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS, or any other
Java enabled platform
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CYTEC MESA II Series Controllers allow the control of up to 16 separate expansion chassis from a single point of
control. That is, the MESA II holds the overall system’s single Control Module, and it directly controls multiple
expansion chassis. The MESA II can be used to build large Matrix or Multiplexer configurations requiring multiple
expansion chassis, or it can simply run several different expansion chassis.
The MESA II Switching System is composed of one primary MESA II CM-8 Control Module and up to 16 expansion
chassis. It is possible to add an optional redundant/backup CM-8 .
Expansion Chassis are typically high density solid state switches, such as the DX/256x256, TX/128x128, DX/64x64
or VDX/32x32. However, the Expansion Cassis can be many combinations of product types, including but not
limited to CXAR, CX, LX, HXV, VX, and PX Matrices, JX Multiplexers, GX and RS Group Switches, VDX Video
Switches, FX and FO Fiber Optic Switches, HDX 4600 High Density Matrices and DX Digital Matrices. Full details on
each expansion chassis type are given in their respective bulletins, which can be viewed in the full product catalog
or downloaded from www.cytec-ate.com.
Standard computer control is via IEEE488, RS232 and Ethernet TCP/IP, and Keypad Manual Control can be sup-
plied as an option.