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This compact and economically priced series can be used as either 1xN multiplexers, 2xN matrices, or individual switches. As multiplexers, they can be used as a large number of individual muxes or jumpered together to form as large a mux as you need to switch a large number of inputs or outputs to one common port. As a 2xN matrix they allow you to switch any number of signals between two ports of a DVM, DMM, LCR, or other type of meter or supply. Individual relay modules are available for other configurations requiring discrete SPST or SPDT relays with standard or power relays.
Features
These Chassis control up to 16 modules with as many as 32 two pole relays per module allowing 1xN multiplexers up to 1020×1, 2 pole muxes up to 512×1 or 2xN matrix configurations up to 256×2. Jumpering option allow the modules to be controlled as separate smaller muxes, i.e. 64 4×1 2 pole muxes, or combine specific groups to allow an almost unlimited combination of sizes. Add switch modules and an optional manual control to complete the system.
Dimensions: 19″ Rack Mount (483 mm) 15″ deep (381 mm) 7″ to 10.5″ (4 to 6 RU) high (180 to 270 mm)
Weight: 15 to 25 lbs (7 to 12 Kg) max AC Power : 75 Watts max. 110/220 selectable.
DC to 150 MHz depending on configuration.
1×4 through 1×1020 single pole mux per chassis.
2×4 through 2×256 1 or 2 pole mux per chassis.
LAN, GPIB, USB, RS232 or Manual Control
Type S reed relays, Armature relays, Low Thermol Relays or High voltage relays for almost any signal range.
Custom systems and configurations
This module has 16 two pole relays arranged as four separate 4×1 multiplexers as shown in the figure.
The muxes may be operated and wired individually for up to 64 4×1″s per chassis, or jumpered together to form 8×1″s or 16×1″s or jumpered to the backplane to form up to a 256×1 mux or two 128×1 muxes. It is available with Type S or LT reed relays and comes standard with 10 and 34 pin headers
This module has 16 two pole relays arranged as two separate 8×1 multiplexers as shown in the figure to the left.
The muxes may be operated and wired individually for up to 32 8×1’s per chassis, or jumpered together to form 16×1’s or jumpered to the backplane to form up to a 256×1 mux or two 128×1 muxes.
It is available with Type S or LT reed relays.
This module has 32 two pole relays arranged as four separate 8×1 multiplexers as shown in the figure.
The muxes may be operated and wired individually for up to 64 8×1’s per chassis, or jumpered together to form 16×1’s or 32×1’s or jumpered to the backplane to form up to a 512×1 mux or two 256×1 muxes.
It is available with Type A, Armature relays only. Relays may be driven in pairs to build 4 wire multiplexers up to 256×1 per chassis.
This module has 16 single pole relays arranged as an 8×2 matrix as shown in the figure to the left. The matrix may be operated and wired individually for up to 16 8×2’s per chassis, or jumpered to the backplane to form up to a 128×2 matrix. It is available with Type S reed relays for high speed, long life application. These modules are usually used for 2 wire testing where high and low meter leads must be switched between any two points. Often used for 2 wire LCR meter measurements, cable testing, or open / short testing in a variety of applications.
This module has 16 two pole relays arranged as an 8×2 matrix as shown in the figure to the left. The matrix may be operated and wired individually for up to 16 8×2’s per chassis, or jumpered to the backplane to form up to a 128×2 two pole matrix. It is available with Type S or LT reed relays for high speed, long life application. These modules are usually used for 2 wire matrix applications where any number of 2 wire signals must be switched between either of 2 pieces of equipment.
This module has 32 single pole relays arranged as a 16×2 matrix as shown in the figure to the left. The matrix may be operated and wired individually for up to 16 16×2’s per chassis, or jumpered to the backplane to form up to a 256×2 matrix. It is available with Type S reed relays for high speed, long life application. These modules are usually used for 2 wire testing where high and low meter leads must be switched between any two points. Often used for 2 wire LCR meter measurements, cable testing, or open / short testing in a variety of applications.
This module has 32 two pole relays arranged as a 16×2 matrix as shown in the figure to the left. The matrix may be operated and wired individually for up to 16 16×2’s per chassis, or jumpered to the backplane to form up to a 256×2 matrix. It is available with Type S reed relays for high speed, long life application. These modules are usually used for 2 wire testing where high and low meter leads must be switched between any two points. Often used for 2 wire LCR meter measurements, cable testing, or open / short testing in a variety of applications.
This module has 16 single pole, Form A, discrete relays which are wired and controlled individually. The relays can be externally wired to make any configuration needed. Use as individual ON/OFF relays or use them to drive external relays, solinoids, or any external device. It is available with Type S reed relays.
Different pin-outs are available as Versions A and B. Call or email for more information.
This module has 16 single pole, Form C, discrete relays which are wired and controlled individually. The relays can be externally wired to make any configuration needed. Use as individual A-B relays or use them to drive external relays, solenoids, or any external device. It is available with Type S reed relays.
This module has 16 single pole, Form A, discrete power relays which are wired and controlled individually. The relays can be externally wired to make any configuration needed. Use as individual A-B relays or use them to drive external relays, solenoids, or any external device. Comes standard with a D37 pin connector.
This module has 8 single pole, Form C, discrete power relays which are wired and controlled individually. The relays can be externally wired to make any configuration needed. Use as individual A-B relays or use them to drive external relays, solinoids, or any external device. Screw Terminal Connectors and Armature power relay for switching up to 8 Amps of DC or AC current.
Prototype Modules with Darlington Drivers are available as well as Signal I/O Modules for the common slot
These are a few of the more basic applications for JX Series Multiplexers.
This set-up works well for basic component test such as measuring resistance, inductance or capacitance when high accuracy is not needed such as basic Open/Short testing. It is also a good way of doing two wire data acquisition from strain gauges, themistors, etc.. Mechanical relays allow the switching of signals without signal conditioning and give you a true reading of what you are testing.
Driven guard circuits allow you to speed up test routines by eliminating the need to wait for capacitance to charge. The guard circuit also improves accuracy since it will allow you to test at higher levels well above the noise. Use three or four pole module arrangements for this type of testing.
Use with four wire meters to eliminate test fixture resistance and capacitance. Much higher accuracy can be achieved by switching the signal and sense lines through all the fixturing and test circuits. Typically used with LCR meters up to 10 MHz. For even greater accuracy, Cytec can build 4 wire test systems using coax modules allowing LCR meters with bandpass as high as 500 MHz greatly extending the minimum values of capacitance that can be measured.