MANUAL IM635
General Information
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2.
General Information
2.1.
Document Overview
This manual contains setup and operation information for the Weinschel Model 8512 Series, Programmable
Switches.
A general description of the product, information regarding installation and user operation, and maintenance
instructions are also included in this manual. Assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials are
located in the document appendix.
2.2.
Related Manuals
The following manuals contain information that may be used in conjunction with this manual to operate, service,
or calibrate this device.
Manual
Title
IM619
Switch Control Center Software manual
2.3.
Equipment Overview
Weinschel 8512 Series Programmable Switch Units represent a new streamlined approach in programmable
switches for bench test and subsystem applications. Standard 8512 Series designs house and control up to 14
failsafe or latching electromechanical switches via front panel controls, Ethernet, USB and Serial communications
interfaces. A GPIB (IEEE-488) interface is also available as an option. It can be configured in a single input multi-
channel configuration or can be configured for up to 14 channels each, SP6T switches interconnected externally
in a variety of matrix arrangements.
Applications for the Model 8512 Series include:
1.
Remote control of up to 14 switches through a single connection
2.
Can be configured into multiple full blocking matrices using external coaxial cables, up to a 6 x 6 matrix.
3.
Can be configured as a single pole, multi throw switch, up to SP66T.
4.
Failsafe and latching options allow for non-contiguous or high power applications, respectively.
Figure 1 below shows the functional block diagram of the module.
Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram of 8512 series module