Features
High-density solid-state multiplexer, up to 288 2-wire channels per full rack mainframe

On/off switching < 500 μs

Configure as 2 or 4-wire multiplexers

Optically isolated design

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
EX1200-3048S Datasheet
48 Channel FET Multiplexer
Overview
The EX1200-3048S is a high-density FET multiplexer module 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. The solid-state design delivers maximum switching speed and near infinite life. 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. Typical applications include temperature and voltage data acquisition and datalogging at up to 1000 scans per second.



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.

An optional terminal block provides screw termination points for external field wiring. This terminal block also includes cold junction compensation reference for more precise temperature measurements.


Specifications
Channel Count 48 two-wire or 24 four-wire
Relay Type Opto-isolated solid-state
Maximum Switching Voltage 250 V
Maximum Switching Current 0.2 A
Path Resistance < 8 Ω
Insulation Resistance > 1x109 Ω
Maximum Thermal Offset  
Per Channel (HI-LO) < 7 μV
Capacitance  
Open Channel < 50 pF
Channel-Mainframe < 20 pF
High-Low < 50 pF
Bandwidth (-3 dB) 10 MHz typical
Crosstalk  
100 kHz < -55 dB
1 MHz < -45 dB
10 MHz < -30 dB
Isolation  
100 kHz < -55 dB
1 MHz < -40 dB
10 MHz < -25 dB
Rated Switch Operations  
Mechanical 1 x 107
Electrical 5 x 105 at full load
Switching Time < 500 us
Front Panel Connector 104p HD Dsub
Ordering Information
EX1200-3048S 48 channel 2-wire FET multiplexer
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