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TAMS 1887A

USB Switch Controller

RF and Microwave switches, like the Agilent Technologies 1810 series, are used in a wide variety of signal routing applications for test & measurement, manufacturing and R&D.  Controlling these switches typically requires a custom circuit and programming as well as tedious cable fabrication.
 
Now with TAMS' new 1887A USB Switch Controller, you can easily control up to 12 coaxial switches from a Windows PC or through user written programs.
The internally powered, 1U rack-mountable controller supports readback of the switch position and automatically senses the switch drive method, whether TTL or standard coil drive.  It may also be wired to control virtually any other 5 or 24 volt electro-mechanical switch. 
Customizable, Programable and Expandable:
The ability to save switch positions as configuration files makes the 1887A USB Switch Controller an excellent prototyping tool. The intuitive graphical user interface allows switches to be custom labeled and color coded allowing you to focus more on the device under test rather than deciphering switch positions.  Custom configuration files may be saved as ASCII.xml files, and when reloaded, the switch positions reset automatically.  This enables rapid, repeatable testing by multiple users without wasting time reconfiguring the matrix.  Multiple switch controllers may be used in your system via automatic USB identification and the online programming examples for C, VB, LabView and VEE help get you started quickly.


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Control connections are simple and solder free through standard 9-pin Dsub cables and the Full Speed USB 2.0 PlugandPlay interface.

  • Use shielded 9-pin dsub cables to control switches.
  • No soldering or custom cables required.
  • Quickly connect and reconfigure up to 12 switches.
  • Supports USB 2.0 Plug and Play
  • No additional interface is necessary.  
  • No need to open or reboot the PC.

Specifications:

Model Number: 1887A
Control Interface: USB 2.0
Input Power: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz (internally powered)
Coil Current: 400 mA max, overcurrent shutdown protection on each output.
Coil Voltage: 5v or 24v, factory preset.  Built-in inductive flyback protection diodes.
Switch Drive: Standard and TTL (automatically detected)
Operating Systems: Windows 2000 & XP
Driver Library: C, Visual Basic, NI LabView, Agilent VEE
Size:
L x W x H
1U, 19 inch rack space
8 inches x 19 inches x 1.5 inches
PDF Brochure: tams1887.pdf
PDF Manual: 1887manRev4.pdf
Price: $1,475.00
Order Codes: Example: 24v USA order: 1887A-24A
Coil Voltage:

1887A - 0 5     -   5 volts
1887A - 2 4     - 24 volts
Regional Power Cord:
1887A - _ _ A - United States
1887A - _ _ B - Continental Europe
1887A - _ _ C - Great Britain
(other regions also available, call for assistance)
   

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17 January 2005