Matrix Switch Modules
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34980A User’s Guide
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34933A Dual/Quad 4x8 Reed Matrix
Using program commands or the front panel of the 34980A, you can
configure the 34933A dual/quad 4x8 reed matrix module for differential
(2- wire) mode or single- ended (1- wire) mode.
The 34933A module contains 100
Ω
in- rush resistors that are used to
protect the reed relays from reactive loads. If you have applications
where in- rush resistors interfere with measurements, connections are
provided on the terminal blocks for you to bypass the in- rush resistors
that are located on the columns. See the simplified schematics on
page 179
and
page 183
. However, if you choose to bypass the in- rush
resistors, the life of the reed relays that you bypass may be degraded.
Two-Wire Mode
To physically configure the module for 2- wire mode, use the 34933T- 001
terminal block, or a compatible standard or custom cable. If using a
standard or custom cable, make sure you connect interlock pins 17 and
33 on the Matrix 2 D- sub connector. Refer to the pinout drawing and
table on
page 180
.
In 2- wire mode, the 34933A module contains two matrices, each with 32
2- wire crosspoint non- latching reed relays organized in a 4- row by
8- column configuration. Every row and column are made up of two wires
each, a high (H) and a low (L). Each crosspoint relay has a unique
channel number representing the row and column that intersect to create
the crosspoint. For example, channel 308 represents the crosspoint
connection between row 3 and column 08 (all columns consisting of two
digits; in this case the digits are 08). See the simplified schematic on
page 179
.
You can connect any combination of inputs and outputs at the same
time. However, only Matrix 2 in 2- wire mode of this module connects to
the Analog Buses. By closing channels 921 and 922 you can connect rows
5 and 6 respectively to the internal DMM of the 34980A mainframe for
voltage and resistance measurements.
In 2- wire mode, you can close no more than 20 channels simultaneously
due to power dissipation. However, note that Analog Bus relays count
half as much as channel relays in that total. For example, with one
Analog Bus relay closed, you can close up to a maximum of 19 channel
relays. If you try to close more than the allowed number of channels, you
will receive an error message.
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