Features
High-density 300 V/2 A multiplexing scanning (up to 288 two-wire channels in 1U footprint)



Internal capacitive discharge relays keep high voltages from disturbing sensitive measurement points

Supports thermocouple, RTD and thermistor measurements

Optional screw-terminal junction box includes built-in cold junction compensation



Direct routing to DMM through internal analog measurement bus simplifies field wiring
EX1200-3048 Datasheet
48 channel 1000 V Multiplexer
Overview
The EX1200-3048 high-density multiplexer modules is designed for scanning of multiple points to a common bus, in either 2- or 4-wire configurations, either synchronously with the EX1200 system DMM scan function, or asynchronously as a system switch to other devices through LXI LAN messages or the hardware trigger bus. Up to 288 two-wire (or 144 four-wire) channels can be accommodated in a single EX1200 full rack mainframe for maximum density, or mixed and matched with other EX1200 plug-ins for flexibility. Applications include cable harness testing, temperature/voltage monitoring, PCB testing, and those in which multiple points need to be switched to a common resource. All relays also have individual control, and each path allows for hot switching of up to 300 V and 2 A (60 W dc max). Two dedicated channels the capability to directly measure current up to 3 As.

The EX1200-3048 consists of dual (1x24) 2-wire multiplexer banks. Each bank can be interconnected within a module under program control (via bussing relays) to form a 1 x 48 multiplexer. The EX1200 analog bus can be used to configure larger multiplexers which eliminates external wiring and helps reduce unterminated stub effects.

Internal residual voltage discharge relays can be enabled to momentarily short out the measurement path when changing from one input channel to the next. This dissipates any voltage held by the wiring and instrument input capacitance. These relays protect sensitive devices, such as CMOS circuits, from residual voltages caused by previous high-voltage measurements. This feature can also be disabled in low-voltage applications where maximum throughput speed is important.






Specifications
Channel Count (1 x 48) 2-wire, Dual (1 x 24) 2-wire, or (1 x 24) 4-wire plus 2 Current @ 3 Amp
Relay Type Electromechanical, Fail-safe
Maximum Switching Voltage 300 V AC, 300 V DC
Maximum Switching Current 2 A
Maximum Carry Current 60 W dc
Maximum Switching Power 125 V A
Path Resistance < 500 mΩ
Insulation Resistance > 1x109 Ω
Maximum Thermal Offset  
Per Channel (HI-LO) < 3 μV
Capacitance  
Open Channel < 50 pF
Channel-Mainframe < 20 pF
High-Low < 50 pF
Bandwidth (-3 dB) 40 MHz typical
Crosstalk (bank 1 to bank 2)  
1 MHz < -90 dB
10 MHz < -60 dB
Rated Switch Operations  
Mechanical 1 x 107
Electrical 5 x 105 at full load
Switching Time <3 ms
Front Panel Connector 104-pin HD D-sub

Ordering Information
EX1200-3048 48 channel, 300 V/2A multiplexer
EX1200-TB104 Terminal block, 104-pin HD D-sub connector with internal CJC reference
27-0389-104 104-pin HD D-sub mating connector with hood and pins, fixed contacts (no crimp tool required)
27-0390-104 104-pin HD D-sub mating connector, backshell and pins, crimp style
70-0297-001 Crimp tooling, includes handle and positioner, 22 AWG
70-0363-501 104-pin HD D-sub mating connector and backshell, with 3 ft unterminated 22 AWG wire
70-0367-001 EX1200-TB104, differential module