HP E1463A VXI 32-Channel 5 Amp, Form C Switch

Product Summary

The HP E1463A 32-channel form C switch is a C-size, 1-slot, register-based VXI module. It is capable of carrying 5 Amp of current on a single channel for power-switching applications. These applications include process control, appliance pass/fail testing, and on/off control among many others.

This general-purpose switch generates low thermal offset voltage (<3 µV typical), making it suitable for signal switching and scanning applications. The HP E1463A comes with the HP QUIC screw terminal block (optional solder eye connectors) for easy wiring. Space to add series and shunt signal conditioning or circuit-protection elements -- MOVs and fuses -- is available on the terminal block. Extra screw terminal blocks can be purchased and wired separately if multiple applications share the HP E1463A.

Product Features

• Nonlatching relays
• Normally closed/open and common terminals (SPDT)
• Space for adding varistors for greater relay protection
• HP QUIC easy-to-use terminal block included
• Generates low thermal offset voltage (<3 µV typical)
• VXIplug&play frameworks are supported per the Instrument Drivers information listed below

Note: Configuration software that allows you to easily select compatible interfaces, controller platforms, and VXI test system components is available on CD ROM. Order the "Test System and VXI Products Catalog and CD ROM" from the Test & Measurement Catalogs available on this web site.

Product Specifications

Input
Maximum voltage (C to NC or NO or any terminal-to-chassis):
  DC:               125 V  (250 V non-switched)
  AC rms:           250 V
  AC peak:          n/a
Maximum current (non-inductive, per switch):
  DC:               5 A, (50 Adc or Aac rms per module)
  AC rms:           5 A, (50 Adc or Aac rms per module)
Maximum power:
Per switch:
  DC:               150 W
  AC:               1,250 VA
Per module:
  DC:               1,500 W
  AC:               12,500 VA

DC
Maximum thermal offset:      7 µV (<3 µV typ)
Closed channel resistance:
  Initial:                   <.25 Ohm (>100 mA)
                             <20 Ohm (<100 mA)
  End of life:               <2 Ohm (>100 mA)
Insulation resistance (between any two points):
  <=40°C, <=95% RH:          >10E8 Ohm
  <=40°C, <=65% RH:          n/a
  <=25°C, <=40% RH:          >10E9 Ohm

AC
Typical bandwidth
(-3 dB):          10 MHz 
Crosstalk (dB, channel-to-channel): 
  <10 kHz:        <-83
  <100 kHz:       <-63
  <1 MHz:         <-43
  <10 MHz:        --
Crosstalk (dB, common-to-NO or NC): 
  <10 kHz:        <-80
  <100 kHz:       <-60
  <1 MHz:         <-40
  <10 MHz:        n/a
Crosstalk (dB, module-to-module): 
  <10 kHz:        <-100
  <100 kHz:       <-100
  <1 MHz:         <-90
  <10 MHz:        n/a
Closed channel capacitance:
  Ch-to-ch:       30 pF
  Ch-to-com:      <40 pF
  Ch-to-guard:    <25 pF

General Characteristics
Typical relay life (number of operations): 
  No load:                >5x10E7
Rated load:               >3.5x10E4 (250 Vac, 5A, p.f.=0.4)
                          >10E5 (250 Vac, 5A resistive)
                          >10E5 (30 Vac, 5A L/R=7 ms)
  Time to close or open
  a channel (register
  programming):           16 ms
  Connector type, wire
  size:                   Screw: >=18 AWG(1.2 mm)
  Power up/down states:   Normally open contact is open

VXI Characteristics
VXI device type:        Register-based, A16, slave only
Size:                   C
Slots:                  1 
Connectors:             P1/P2
Shared memory:          None
VXI busses:             None
C-size compatibility:   n/a

Instrument Drivers
Click here for driver 
availability and downloading.
Command module
 firmware:               ROM 
Command module 
 firmware rev:  A.08
I-SCPI Win 3.1:          Yes
I-SCPI Series 700:       Yes
C-SCPI LynxOS:           Yes
C-SCPI Series 700:       Yes
HP VEE Drivers:          Yes
VXIplug&play Win 
Framework:               Yes
VXIplug&play Win95/NT 
Framework:               Yes
VXIplug&play HP-UX 
Framework:               No (not available at time of publication)


Module Current
            IPM    IDM 
+5 V:       0.1    0.1
+12 V:      0.6    0.01



Cooling/Slot
Watt/slot:  10.00
deltaP mm H2O:  0.08
Air flow liter/s:  0.42

Product Ordering Information

HP E1463A	VXI 32-Channel 5 Amp, Form C Switch
   Opt 0B3	Service manual  
   Opt W01	3-yr. return to HP to 1-yr. on-site warranty
   Opt A3G	Solder eye terminals

HP E1463-80011	 Extra screw terminal block

HP E1463A Technical Specifications Datasheet

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