Special developments for universities and institutes

For research and studies in the field of neurology we produce special solutions and devices with MRT and MEG compatible cells for stimulation. From a single cell to a complete solution with analogue or digital data input: metec offers the whole product range. Our longtime experience guarantees that the different components and drives match perfectly so that you can fully concentrate on your research work.

Haptic stimulations

Also in other research field where stimulation or haptic recognition should be done by pins or piezo actuators we can offer you effective solutions. Simply contact us.

MRT-MEG

OEM products

USB controller

DC/DC converter

New at metec. The MRT / MEG complete solution

Features

MRT / MEG complete set consisting of MRT box, MRT cell, driver, software. You can connect up to five cells to a MRT box if desired.

Technical specifications

Dot spacing:	2.45 mm
Dot height:	ca. 0.7 mm
Cell width:	6.42 mm
Tactile force:	min. 17 cN
Connector:	connection via DIN plug with 7 pins and a cable with ca. 1 m

OEM products

Mouskie:

A device in the form of a computer mouse to easily learn Braille on a PC. Ergonomically designed device with two integrated Braille cells. With the help of a simple and functional software learning Braille on a PC is a children’s game.

Vision:

Especially flat Braille cell with 6 Braille dots and 2 navigation dots.
Developed and produced at metec according to customer specification

Braillex Trio:

40 character Braille line in flat design for Trio

USB controller

Features

The USB Interface connects a PC with a Braille line assembled with metec Braille cells. For Flat20, Braille Line or B11, B12, P16 Braille lines with separate 200V power supply. Drivers for 32 Bit (Win98 ... Windows 7) and 64 Bit (Windows 7) are available.
The application communicates with the device over the metec BD.dll (data sheet USB Software).

The drivers have a digital signature and are needed for the first installation.

In addition, the power supply for the piezo actuators a DC/DC converter is integrated which generates the power directly from 5 V. With driver and DLLs for control via PC.

Technical specifications

Dimensions (w x h x d):	88 x 38 x 15 mm
Power supply 5 V:	über USB max. 500 mA
Power supply 200 V:	für max. 43 Module
Navigation keys:	max.10 Stück
Connector:	USB-B
Drive circuit:	SIL 1.25 mm, 8 pins, FFC
Average live time:	> 10^6 actuations

USB 200 V
USB installation

USB Mini

Features

The USB Interface connects a PC with a Braille line assembled with metec Braille cells. For Flat20, Braille Line or B11, B12, P16 Braille lines with separate 200V power supply. Drivers for 32 Bit (Win98 ... Windows 7) and 64 Bit (Windows 7) are available.
The application communicates with the device over the metec BD.dll (data sheet USB Software).

The drivers have a digital signature and are needed for the first installation.

Technical specifications

Dimensions (w x h x d):	62 x 38 x 15 mm
Power Input 5V +-5%:	max. 100mA from USB
Power output 200 V+/-5 %:	4 mA for max. 40 Cells
Connector to Braille display:	Hirose DF3A-8P-2DSA 2 mm pitch
Connector to cursor keys:	10 pin standard RM 2.54 IDC

USB small
USB installation

DC/DC converter

Features

DC/DC Stepup switcher 5 to 200 V for up to 40 Braille cells (80 cells when a significant slower movement is due to the change of many dots at the same time or rising up the input Voltage to 9-13V). Via the ON Pin the DC/DC can be controlled (pin must be active). Low = on, > 3 V = off

Uin also without power limitation with inactive HV 0.7 V.

Technical specifications

Dimensions:	26 x 38 mm, printed board 1.6 mm thick
Power input:	max. 500 mA
Uin:	4,75 - 13,4 V
Uout:	200 V +/- 5% 4 mA
Connectors:	+5 V Uin, GND, + 200 V out, On-Off pin

DC/DC converter