Example
Scanning Using External Devices
The following segments show how relay and FET strain gage multiplexer
switchboxes are configured for strain measurements using an external
multimeter (HP 3458A). Chapter 3 contains complete examples of making
strain measurements using these configurations.
Relay Multiplexer Switchbox (see Figure 2-7 on
page 31
for external
connections):
OUTP ON
Enables the E1300/E1301
mainframe "Trig Out" port to
output a signal when a channel is
closed.
TRIG:SOUR EXT
Set the switchbox to be externally
triggered through the mainframe
"Event In" port.
SCAN:PORT ABUS
Connect the analog bus to the HI,
LO, and Guard terminals on the
terminal module.
SCAN (@100:102,115)
Specify the multiplexer channel list
to scan and measure.
INIT
Close the first channel in the scan
list and start the scan.
FET Multiplexer Switchbox (see Figure 2-8 on
page 32
for external
connections):
TRIG:SOUR DBUS
Switchbox is triggered over the
digital bus.
SCAN:MODE VOLT
Closes the tree switches required
to make a voltage (bridge output)
measurement.
SCAN:PORT ABUS
Connect the analog bus to the HI,
LO, and Guard terminals on the
terminal module.
SETT:TIME MAX,(@100)
Set the delay between the external
trigger and the channel closed
signal.
SCAN (@100:102,115)
Specify the multiplexer channel list
to scan and measure.
INIT
Close the first channel in the scan
list and start the scan.
84 Strain Gage Multiplexer Command Reference
Chapter 5
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