The Adapt-a-Switch® platform is a revolutionary, modular switch system that delivers high density and flexibility. The 1260-101 Switch Carrier accommodates two plug-in switch cards in a single slot VXI module. Configurations combining discrete relays, multiplexers, matrices, power relays, RF switches, and digital test units are currently available. An ever-expanding range of plug-in switch cards ensures that the Adapt-a-Switch platform will continue to be the solution for future test requirements.
To simplify configuration, the Adapt-a-Switch plug-ins are inserted easily and directly from the front panel of the 1260-101, without removing the carrier module from the VXIbus chassis. Field upgrades or modifications can be accomplished quickly and easily. In addition, sparing can be done at the individual plug-in level, minimizing the cost of system support.
The 1260-101 provides an analog bus to interconnect the two plug-ins. This enables large multiplexers and matrices to be dynamically configured via software control.
The Option 01T interface, housed in the 1260-101, controls the two Adapt-a-Switch plug-in cards, and up to ten additional 1260-series VXI switch modules using both register-based and message-based modes. Refer to the Option 01T data sheet for specifications and product features. The 1260-101 includes VXIplug&play support for WIN96/NT frameworks, including drivers for LabWindows/CVI and LabVIEW.