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Tel: (800) 722-2528, (949) 859-8999; Fax: (949) 859-7139 atsinfo@astronics.com atssales@astronics.com atshelpdesk@astronics.com http://www.astronicstestsystems.com Copyright 1995 by Astronics Test Systems Inc. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher.
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This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from any modification(s) of any product or part without Astronics Test Systems express written consent, or misuse of any product or part. The warranty also does not apply to fuses, software, non-rechargeable batteries, damage from battery leakage, or problems arising from normal wear, such as mechanical relay life, or failure to follow instructions.
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This document and the technical data herein disclosed, are proprietary to Astronics Test Systems, and shall not, without express written permission of Astronics Test Systems, be used in whole or in part to solicit quotations from a competitive source or used for manufacture by anyone other than Astronics Test Systems.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance or exploratory procedure, read carefully the WARNINGS and CAUTION notices. This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting personal injury. If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line (mains) through an autotransformer, ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral (earth pole) of the power supply.
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Using the older 1260-01S, the command would be (as shown in this manual): CLOSE 7.0 Many other command syntax differences exist. Please consult chapter 2 of the 1260-01T manual for a description of the commands which are available for the 1260-01T. Astronics Test Systems Addendum Page 6/98...
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4-wire MUX. That is, when channel 0 is closed using the message-based interface with a 1260- 38B, the firmware also closes channel 10; when channel 143 is opened, the firmware opens channel 153 as well. Channel Control Register Control Bit Addendum Page 6/98 Astronics Test Systems...
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Publication No. 980673-037 Rev. A 1260-38 User Manual Channel Control Register Control Bit 110* 111* 112* 113* 114* 115* 116* 117* Astronics Test Systems Addendum Page 6/98...
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137 is closed automatically by the firmware; when channel 24 is opened, channel 34 is also opened by the firmware). ** This channel is not available when programming a 1260-38B in message-based mode. Addendum Page 6/98 Astronics Test Systems...
1260-38 Module Specification ....................1-2 Ordering Information ......................... 1-5 Safety ............................1-5 Chapter 2 ..........................2-1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................2-1 Unpacking and Inspection ......................2-1 Option 01 Installation ......................... 2-1 Module Installation........................2-2 1260-38 ID Byte ........................2-2 Astronics Test Systems...
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Mating Connectors......................... 3-3 1260-38 Module Specific Syntax ....................3-4 Syntax ........................... 3-4 CLOSE Command ......................3-5 OPEN Command ....................... 3-5 PDATAOUT Command ...................... 3-5 PSETUP Command ......................3-6 Chapter 4 ..........................4-1 OPTIONAL HARNESS ASSEMBLIES ..................4-1 Astronics Test Systems...
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List of Figures Figure 1-1, 1260-38 Multiplexer / Scanner ..................1-2 Figure 3-1, 1260-38 Module Configuration Block Diagram ............3-7 Figure 3-2, 1260-38 Multiplexer Configuration Block Diagram ............3-8 Figure 3-3, 1260-38 Pin Connections, Front View ................. 3-9 Astronics Test Systems...
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1260-38 User Manual Publication No. 980673-037 Rev. A List of Tables Table 3-1, 1260-38 Channel Number/Connector Pin/Cable Mapping.......... 3-10 Astronics Test Systems...
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Reshipment Instructions in (Chap. 2-1) and removed (Chap 5). Information. Now appears in first 2 sheets behind cover sheet. Updated table of contents to reflect changes made. . Added company name to footer/lower corner opposite of Page no’s i thru vi. Astronics Test Systems...
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• One 1 x 8 Four-wire multiplexer Figure 3-1, 1260-38 Module Configuration Block Diagram, and Figure 3-2, 1260-38 Multiplexer Configuration Block Diagram, shows a diagrammatic representation of the switch module and multiplexer pair, respectively. Astronics Test Systems Module Specification 1-1...
2A AC, 2A DC Bandwidth (50Ω) 1 x 8 Configuration >30MHz 1 x 16 Configuration >30MHz 1 x 128 Configuration >2MHz Insertion Loss (50Ω) 1 x 8 Configuration <0.10dB to 100kHz <0.25dB to 1MHz <1.70dB to 10MHz Module Specification 1-2 Astronics Test Systems...
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< 120pF High to Low (1 x 128) < 600pF Temperature Operating C to +55 Non-Operating C to +71 Relative Humidity 95+1-5% RH Non- Condensing < 30 75+1-5 %RH > 30 45+1-5 %RH > 40 Astronics Test Systems Module Specification 1-3...
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+5V Dynamic Current, I 0.225A +24V Static Current, I 6mA per energized relay +24V Dynamic Current, I Weight Without Option 01 installed 3.21b (1.45kg) With Option 01 installed 3.51b (1.60kg) Minimum Option 01 Firmware Revision 28.1 Module Specification 1-4 Astronics Test Systems...
160-Pin Cable Assy, 12ft, 24GA 407409 Refer to the "FOR YOUR SAFETY" page preceding the Table of Safety Contents. Follow all NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS to ensure personal safety and prevent damage to the instrument. Astronics Test Systems Module Specification 1-5...
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Installation of the Option 01 to the 1260-38 is described in the Option 01 Installation Section of the 1260 Series VXI Switching Cards Installation Manual. Astronics Test Systems Installation Instructions 2-1...
S1 Switch 6 Four-wire Two-wire The 1260-38 is set at the factory for two-wire configuration. NOTE: *The software will report the Model Number as “1260- 38A” for the two-wire configuration, or “1260-38B” for the four-wire configuration. Installation Instructions 2-2 Astronics Test Systems...
The multiplexer pairs are formed by multiplexers 00-01, 02-03, 04-05, 06-07, 08-09, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15. The multiplexer pairs are joined to each other through two more pairs of interconnecting relays (1000, 1001,2000, 2001, …7000, Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3-1...
Close channels 1000, 1002, 2000, 2002 and 3002. When the one-wire channel is open, the one-wire common is connected to the two-wire high path. When the one-wire channel is closed, the one-wire common is connected to the two-wire low Module Operation 3-2 Astronics Test Systems...
The mapping of channel numbers to connector pins and the available mating connector cable is given in Table 3-1. There are no mating connectors shipped with the 1260-38 module. Mating Astronics Test Systems offers the following accessories for mating Connectors connectors (see ordering information for part numbers): •...
01. <channel> ::= 0 to 7 0 to 7 for multiplexers 0 to 2 for interconnect relays 0 to 7 for one-wire relays Module Operation 3-4 Astronics Test Systems...
A or B designating two or four-wire, respectively. The next line designates the setup mode for scanning which, by default, is Break-Before-Make (BBM). The last line containing the "END" characters denotes no more information to report. Module Operation 3-6 Astronics Test Systems...
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1260-38 User Manual Publication No. 980673-037 Rev. A Figure 3-2, 1260-38 Multiplexer Configuration Block Diagram Module Operation 3-8 Astronics Test Systems...
Publication No. 980673-037 Rev. A 1260-38 User Manual R a c a l In s tr u m e n ts a b c 126 0-38 FA IL Figure 3-3, 1260-38 Pin Connections, Front View Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3-9...
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0016 Lo J200P26D P200, CABLE 1, white/yellow/grey 0017 Hi J200P25E P200, CABLE 1, white/orange/grey 0017 Lo J200P26E P200. CABLE 1, white/green/blue COM01 Hi J200P25C P200, CABLE 1, white/orange/blue COM01 Lo J200P26C P200, CABLE 1, white/yellow/violet Module Operation 3-10 Astronics Test Systems...
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0036 Lo J200Pl8D P200, CABLE 1, grey 0037 Hi J200P17E P200, CABLE 1, yellow 0037 Lo J200P18E P200. CABLE 1, white COM03 Hi J200P17C P200, CABLE 1, red COM03 Lo J200P18C P200, CABLE 1, violet Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3-11...
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0056 Lo J200P10D P200, CABLE 2, white/yellow/grey 0057 Hi J200P9E P200, CABLE 2, white/orange/grey 0057 Lo J200P10E P200, CABLE 2, white/green/blue COM05 Hi J200P9C P200, CABLE 2, white/orange/blue COM05 Lo J200P10C P200, CABLE 2, white/yellow/violet Module Operation 3-12 Astronics Test Systems...
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0076 Lo J200P2D P200, CABLE 2, grey 0077 Hi J200P1E P200, CABLE 2, yellow 0077 Lo J200P2E P200, CABLE 2, white COM07 Hi J200P1C P200, CABLE 2, red COM07 Lo J200P2C P200, CABLE 2, violet Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3-13...
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0096 Lo J201P26D P201, CABLE 1, white/yellow/grey 0097 Hi J201P25E P201, CABLE 1, white/orange/grey 0097 Lo J201P26E P201, CABLE 1, white/green/blue COM09 Hi J201P25C P201, CABLE 1, white/orange/blue COM09 Lo J201P26C P201, CABLE 1, white/yellow/violet Module Operation 3-14 Astronics Test Systems...
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0116 Lo J201P18D P201, CABLE 1, grey 0117 Hi J201P17E P201, CABLE 1, yellow 0117 Lo J201P18E P201, CABLE 1, white COM11Hi J201P17C P201, CABLE 1 ,red COM11 Lo J201P18C P201, CABLE 1, violet Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3-15...
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0136 Lo J201P10D P201, CABLE 2, white/yellow/grey 0137 Hi J201P9E P201, CABLE 2, white/orange/grey 0137 Lo J201P10E P201, CABLE 2, white/green/blue COM13 Hi J201P9C P201, CABLE 2, white/orange/blue COM13 Lo J201P10C P201, CABLE 2, white/yellow/violet Module Operation 3-16 Astronics Test Systems...
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J201P1D P201, CABLE2, orange 0156 Lo J201P2D P201, CABLE2.grey 0157 Hi J201P1E P201, CABLE2, yellow 0157 Lo J201P2E P201, CABLE 2, white COM15Hi J201P1C P201, CABLE2, red COM15 Lo J201P2C P201, CABLE 2, violet Astronics Test Systems Module Operation 3-17...
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- open connects to COM12R Hi - close connects to COM12R Lo 9007 COM141W - open connects to COM14 Hi - close connects to COM14 Lo COM141WR - open connects to COM14R Hi - close connects to COM14R Lo Module Operation 3-18 Astronics Test Systems...
407439 Virginia Panel, Inc. Series VP90 Interface Harness 407440 TTI, Testron, Inc. Interface Harness For more information on the complete line of Test Receiver Interface solutions, contact Customer Support Department.. Astronics Test Systems Optional Harness Assemblies 4-1...
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