The Racal Instruments™ 1260-116 is a 24-channel, Form C, Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT) switch card for use in either the 1260-100 VXI Carrier or the 1256 GPIB/RS-232 Switching Mainframe.
Custom relay switch networks may be configured with some of the relays while all remaining channels continue independent operations. This plug-in can switch up to 5A making it useful to control external devices such as motors or loads. It can be used for applications requiring high-current switching of AC and DC power supplies as well as a current source.
If the 1260-116 is used with the 1260-100 Adapt-a-Switch™ platform, an Option 01T is required to communicate with the switch cards, and to provide message-based operation for ease of use and register-based operation for maximum speeds. If the switch card is used with the 1256 mainframe, no additional controller is required.
The Racal Instruments Adapt-a-Switch line includes drivers for LabWindows/CVI and LabView for VXI applications. It also includes VXIplug&play compliant support for WIN95/WIN98/WINNT frameworks.