Digital switching system 1256L

controllerRFGPIB

LXI Switching System The Racal Instruments™ 1256L switching system is a high-density 12-slot switching and control system in a compact 2U rack-mountable package. This new switching system complies with LXI Core 2011 and is based on the proven legacy Racal Instruments™ 1256 product, which is compatible with the Adapt-a-Switch™ series of plug-in switching and digital I/O products. Product Information Wide Range of Plug-Ins The 1256L controls up to 12 Adapt-a- Switch™ switching plug-ins. You can easily configure these plug-ins into a high- performance, low-cost solution to satisfy many kinds of switch applications. A single 1256L can accommodate any one of the following configurations plus many others: • Matrix up to 4x432 • Multiplexer up to 768 channels • Up to 960 SPST channels • Up to 120 1x4 RF multiplexers High-Speed Switching The 1256L switching system reduces test times with its high throughput and advanced timesaving features. It is capable of scanning more than 100 channels per second. Non-Volatile Memory The non-volatile memory stores up to 100 complete switch states and includes a separate automatic power-up state. In addition, the 1256L can store all user- designated preferences, such as USB/ GPIB address, module names, and path names, and then have these automatically restored at power-up. Advanced Triggering The 1256L synchronizes with other equipment using the external trigger in/out signals. Coupled with the advanced scan list features, the triggering facilitates rapid automated measurements with minimal user intervention from the system controller.