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EXTERNAL SYSTEMS
Series 500 Data Acquisition
Instruments
An Alternative to PC Board Data Acquisition Series 500 data acquisition instruments provide clear
The Series 500 data acquisition instruments are an exten- advantages over alternative PC-based data acquisition
sion of Keithley's board level data acquisition products. products. The Series 500 provides more than just A/D
These instrument systems measure accurately such phys- conversion and channel multiplexing. You can mix and
ical phenomena as voltage, temperature and strain. They match signal conditioning modules, both isolated and
can also control voltages, currents, and digital circuitry. non-isolated, to allow direct connection to all of the pop-
Key to their measurement performance is the fact that all ular sensor types. In addition to the standard 12-bit reso-
measurements are made in the instrumentation enclo- lution, you can choose the 16-bit resolution AMM2 A/D
sure, well removed from the PC's noisy environment. card for more demanding applications. There is no need
for additional screw terminal boxes, as all modules have
The family consists of single- and multi-module expan- convenient removable screw terminal connectors which
sion slot chassis that can be connected to a computer reside neatly within the chassis.
through a parallel or standard GPIB interface. A variety of
modules can be used to configure the instruments to solve
specific application problems or to provide a general pur- SERIES
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D/As (Analog Outputs)
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Transmitted To/From PC Digital I/O
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EXTERNAL SYSTEMS
Series 500 Data Acquisition
Instruments
Choose From 3 Chassis Configurations
Three chassis choices provide flexibility in system configuration. The 500A
data acquisition instrument is intended for benchtop or rackmounted appli-
cations in the lab or on the production floor. This memory-mapped platform
consists of a ten-slot mother board, power supply, and interface logic housed
in a rugged metal case.
The Model 575 is a compact version of the 500A, ideal for cost-effective small
systems. It has the measurement and control functionality of four modules
(including A/D) built in, plus one additional expansion slot.
The Model 576, shown below, has the functionality of the 575, with the added
capability of operating as a standalone instrument and having a standard GPIB
interface. The Model 576 can collect and store data, and even control a process Series 500 Model 500A: 10 Slot Data Acquisition Instrument
without computer intervention, providing high-speed data logging capability.
Wide Range of I/O Modules
A major advantage of the Series 500 is its available signal conditioning and I/O modules. Modules
are available for all of the popular sensor types, eliminating the need for user-designed circuitry.
Modules are available for analog inputs, analog outputs, digital I/O, and special functions as sum-
marized in the table below.
TYPE OF INPUT MODULE DESCRIPTION
Analog Input AMM1A 16 channel, 12 bit A/D, 62.5 kHz
AMM2 16 channel, 16 bit A/D, 50 kHz
AIM2 & AIM3A 32 channel expansion
AIM4 4 channel isolated expansion
AIM6 4 channel RTD input
AIM7 16 channel thermocouple input
AIM8 4 channel strain gage input
AIM9 2 channel AC LVDT/RVDT
Analog Output AOM1/5 5 channels, 12 bit
AOM2/2 2 channels, 16 bit
AOM3 4 channels, 12 bit, 0-20mA out
AOM4 4 channels, 12 bit, high drive current
AOM5 4 channels, 13 bit, >50 kHz
Digital I/O DIO1A 32 input/output channels, TTL
DIM1 16 input channels, 500V isolation
DOM1 16 output channels, 500V isolation
PCM2 & PCM3 16 channel SSR interface
PIM1 8 channel frequency measurement
PIM2 4 channel, 16 bit, pulse/event counter
Special Functions WAV1 Sine, square, triangle wave
TRG1 True hardware analog trigger
PROTO For custom circuits
Over 20 Series 500 Signal Conditioning and I/O Module Choices
EXTND Bus extender for troubleshooting
QUESTIONS?
1-800-552-1115 (U.S. only)
Call toll free for technical assistance,
product support or ordering information, or
visit our website at www.keithley.com.
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