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About This Manual
This manual describes the mechanical and electrical aspects of the
AMUX-64T and contains information about configuring, operating, and
programming the AMUX-64T. The AMUX-64T is a front-end analog
multiplexer that quadruples the number of analog input signals that can be
digitized with a National Instruments MIO board (except the AT-MIO-64).
The AMUX-64T also has an integrated circuit temperature sensor that can
be connected as a differential input to two of the 64 input channels
(jumper-selectable) for low-cost thermocouple cold junction
compensation. The AMUX-64T also has signal conditioning positions
available for all 64 input channels.
Organization of This Manual
The AMUX-64T User Manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1,
, describes the AMUX-64T; lists what you
need to get started with your AMUX-64T; describes the software
programming choices and optional equipment; and explains how to
unpack your AMUX-64T.
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Chapter 2,
Configuration and Installation
, describes the configuration
and installation of your AMUX-64T. The topics discussed include
switch and jumper configuration, connection of the AMUX-64T board
to the MIO board, power, and signal connections.
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Chapter 3,
, describes the AMUX-64T signal
connections and has specifications and connection instructions for the
AMUX-64T connector signals.
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Chapter 4,
, discusses signal conditioning and
describes how to build systems such as filters and attenuators for
passive analog input signal conditioning.
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Chapter 5,
Theory of Operation and Register-Level Programming
,
contains a functional overview of the AMUX-64T and explains the
operation of each functional unit making up the AMUX-64T. This
chapter also contains register-level programming information for the
MIO board.
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Appendix A,
, lists the specifications for the
AMUX-64T.