The Model 1257 switching system is a high-performance switching and control system available in 4U, 5U, or 6U rack-mountable packages. The unit draws upon Racal Instruments' four decades of experience as a major automated test equipment (ATE) switching supplier to set a new standard in switching systems.
Applications include automated testing of mobile radios, wireless phones, pagers, antennas, RF components, optical components, industrial, and medical wireless products.
Wide Range of Configurations
The 1257 switching system provides significant control capabilities. Each system can control up to 240 TTL/CMOS and/or 2A open-drain channels. This capability when paired with a spacious drawer size makes the 1257 ideal for housing and controlling the most demanding and space-intensive applications.
Completely Assembled System
Using world class manufacturing techniques, Racal Instruments will design and build a complete turnkey system based on customer requirements and specifications.
Intuitive Front Panel Controls
System start-up is simple and fast with the highly intuitive, menu-driven interface consisting of a display, four soft-keys, and a knob. This powerful interface provides easy access to all switch states, system preferences, and non-volatile memory features of the 1257 switching system.
Signal Path Control
The Model 1257 is the only switching system available that comes configured with all signal paths defined with meaningful path names assigned. This simplifies software and front panel control, eliminating the need to reference system drawings.
Non-Volatile Memory
The non-volatile memory of the 1257 stores up to 100 complete system switch states and includes a separate automatic power-up state. This insures the system starts in a known state without user intervention.
Non-volatile memory also stores user preferences like RS-232 baud rates, GPIB address, display settings and path names for automatic load at power up.
Advanced Triggering
The 1257 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 intervention from the user or system controller.
Ethernet/GPIB/RS-232 Interfaces
The 10/100 Ethernet, GPIB, and RS-232 remote interfaces facilitate easy access for automated test system development. The remote interfaces are IEEE 488.2 and SCPI compliant and can access all features including the advanced command set and more:
- Path Level Switching -- Assign names to switch paths for ease of reference
- Include Lists -- Automatically close multiple switches with a single command
- Exclude Lists -- Build large scanners using mutually exclusive switch groups
- Scan List -- Define sequentially-closed switch groups
- Trigger Delays -- Time switch closures to coincide with external events
- Switch Mode -- Select make-before-break, break-before-make, or immediate switch closures
Path Level Switching
The Model 1257 is the first switch box of its kind to offer full, alphanumeric path-level switching. This means that during manual or program control of the box, meaningful path names may be specified for control as opposed to a list of channels or numerically coded paths that competing products offer. This frees the user to operate the instrument quickly and eliminates the possibility of switching mistakes, which might damage valuable items that might be connected, not to mention the safety hazard.
Easy to Integrate
The 1257 switching system reduces test times with its high throughput and time saving advanced features. The SCPI-compliant command set and available LabVIEW and LabWindows /CVI drivers, allow the experienced test engineer to rapidly interface the 1257 to any environment with minimal effort.
Easy to Service
The 1257 design has the end-user in mind. It incorporates fully removable bottom and top covers that, when used in conjunction with rack-mount slides, allow in-service troubleshooting and component replacement. Providing additional flexibility, every 1257 switching configuration is built on a removable drawer. This allows easy bench service and supports equipment sparing for critical applications.
- 制造商: Racal Instruments
- 模型: 1257
