Specifications

MESA-4
EXPANSION CHASSIS
The versatility of the MESA Expansion System 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
requiring Matrices, Multiplexers, Group Switches or Individual Relays by selecting the Expansion Chassis
and Switch Modules most suitable for the application.
Each Expansion Chassis can be used for handling different types of signals including: Low Level Instrumen-
tation, High Frequency Coaxial, Audio, Video, High Voltage or High Current. The Expansion Chassis can be
remote from the Control Unit so that each chassis can be placed close to the signal source, reducing wiring
length with improvement in signal transmission.
The Expansion Chassis summarized below can be used in any combination with the MESA Control Unit. Full
details on each type of Chassis are described in respective bulletins which are part of the CYTEC catalog.
The photograph shows a typical Switching System used to analyze ultrasonic data from a large number of
transducers and to record the data on several tape recorders.
RS SERIES
Multiplexers (1xN configurations) for multi wire communications
such as RS232 and RS422. 9, 15 or 25 wires on D type connec-
tors.
RSM SERIES
Matrix configurations for 9, 15, or 25 wire data signals.
RJV SERIES
4 and 8 wire signals on RJ45 connectors such as 10/100/1000
BaseT.
RJM SERIES
2, 4, 6 or 8 wire signals on RJ45 connectors in matrix configura-
tions.
GX SERIES
Used specifically to switch large numbers of signals as a group.
VX SERIES
General purpose, 256 channel units with a versatile range of mod-
ules.
JX SERIES
High density 1xN or 2xN configurations. Up to a 1000x1 mux in a
single chassis.
FX SERIES
Fiber Optic optical-electrical-optical (OEO) matrices available in
non-blocking, full fan out matrix configurations up to 64x64.
FO SERIES
Passive Fiber Optic switches in a variety of configurations.
PX SERIES
Compact, cost effective matrices. 512 relays in a 3.5" high
chassis.
HDX 4600 SERIES
High density matrices. Up to a 64x32 two wire matrix in a single
chassis.
DX SERIES
Digital matrices up to 64x64 for LVDS, PECL, ECL, HDTV or other
extremely fast digital signals.
Expansion chassis available in the follow-
ing product series:
CXAR SERIES MULTIPLEXERS
Coaxial 50 or 75 ohm 1xN multiplexers with bandpass up to 1GHz.
CX SERIES MATRICES
Coaxial 50 or 75 ohm NxM matrices with bandpass up to 700 MHz.
CXM SERIES
Microwave multiplexers and matrices with bandpass up to 18GHz.
VDX SERIES
50 or 75 Ohm solid state, video or RF matrices up to 180 MHz.
16x16 through 128x128 sizes.
LXA SERIES GENERAL PURPOSE
128 relay system has the most versatile selection of Switch Mod-
ules, for matrix or multiplexer, low level to high power, frequencies
below 20 MHz.
LXB SERIES MATRICES
128 relay matrix configurations for power, low level and signals
below 20 MHz.
HXV SERIES
Switching for High Voltage Signals up to 5000 volts.
All CYTEC Switching Systems have field proven reliabil-
ity and are backed by a 5 year warranty.
For technical assistance with your switching applica-
tions, contact the Switching Specialists at:
1-800-346-3117
or
www.cytec-ate.com
Expansion chassis available in the follow-
ing product series: