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   Analog Input Channels:
 
     This is the maximum number of analog channel inputs. The single-ended number is specified when single-ended inputs are available as twice the number of differential inputs. Differential channels use the difference between two signals as an input; common mode is filtered out. In some systems, differential inputs are combinations of two single-ended inputs. When this is the case, twice the number of differential channels are available as single-ended inputs.
 
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   Differential Channels
 
     Differential channels have two inputs. The signal to process is the voltage (V) difference between the two inputs. For example, if one reading is 4.93 V and the other reading is 5.16 V, the meaningful value is the 0.23 V difference between the two. Often, this applies to precision measurements where the difference between two low voltage inputs is small but critical.
 
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   Maximum Output:
 
     This is the limit of output voltage.
 
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   Accuracy:
 
     Accuracy depends on the signal conditioning linearity, hysteresis, temperature considerations, etc. It is represented here as percent full scale of measurement range.
 
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   Programmable Gain?
 
     Amplifier gain may be adjusted according to the application needs. Adjustment may be from a local interface (such as a front panel) or from a computer interface.
 
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   Signal Isolator
 
     Signal isolation is the separation of any direct electrical contact of a signal. This can be done in various ways including optical isolation, capacitors, and magnetic induction.
 
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   Multiplexer
 
     Handles several inputs and serially combines them into one output for transmission. Some multiplexers perform the reverse function.
 
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Transducers & Excitation




   Voltage Excitation Supply?
 
     Device has a voltage output that is meant to power or activate the sensor whose signal the device is receiving.
 
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   Current Excitation Supply?
 
     Device has a current output that is meant to power or activate the sensor whose signal the device is receiving.
 
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Outputs




   Voltage Output?
 
     Variable voltage output such as 0-10V, ±5V, etc.
 
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   Current Output?
 
     Variable current level output such as 0-20mA, 4-20 mA current loop, etc.
 
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   Relay Output?
 
     Switch type output; contacts are open or closed depending on the state of one or more of the inputs.
 
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Form Factor




   Form Factor       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Integrated Circuit (IC)
 
     Devices are integrated circuit (IC) chips that mount on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
 
   Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
 
     Devices are printed circuit boards (PCBs) that attach to enclosures or plug directly into computer backplanes.
 
   Panel / Chassis Mount
 
     Devices attach to a panel or bolt onto a chassis.
 
   Modular Bay / Slot System
 
     Devices stack in modular bays or slots and can be interfaced to other units.
 
   Rack Mount
 
     Devices are rack-mounted and fit inside enclosures such as a standard 19” telecommunications rack.
 
   DIN Rail
 
     Devices mount on a standard DIN rail. DIN is an acronym for Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN), a German national organization for standardization.
 
   Stand Alone
 
     Devices are benchtop or floor-standing units with a full casing or cabinet and an integral interface.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted form factors.
 
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User Interface




   User Interface       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   None
 
     No user input or programmability; "black box" style of storage for download or processing elsewhere.
 
   Front Panel & Display
 
     Integral controls, keypad, and/or display on the panel of the unit.
 
   Touch Screen
 
     The device's visual display screen is contact sensitive to allow direct input.
 
   Hand-held / Remote Programmer
 
     Interface unit specifically meant to hold in hand while entering program parameters; may include remote programming.
 
   Computer Programmable
 
     Device is interfaced to a separate supervisory or host computer.
 
   Other
 
     Any unlisted user interface method.
 
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Filter Specifications




   Integral Filter?
 
     A filter will allow certain signal frequencies to pass while attenuating others. Filters can operate on signal phase also.
 
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   Filter Architecture:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Analog (RC)
 
     An analog filter is designed with resistors and capacitors. It is used for analog signals only and is often used in low-noise requirement applications.
 
   Digital (FIR, IIR)
 
     A digital filter is designed with solid state components and is used for digital signals and quantized signals from a sample-and-hold amplifier. This category includes Finite Impulse Response (FIR) and Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filters. Digital filtering can approach ideal bandpass characteristics.
 
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   Filter Function:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Low Pass
 
     Low pass filters block or attenuate signals at frequencies above the specified cutoff frequency.
 
   High Pass
 
     High pass filters block or attenuate signals at frequencies below the specified cutoff frequency.
 
   Band Pass
 
     Band pass filters block or attenuate signals at frequencies outside of the specified low pass and high pass cutoff frequencies. This is frequently done by combining or "cascading" low-pass and high-pass filters.
 
   Band Stop
 
     Band stop filters block a portion of the frequency spectrum, allowing lower and higher frequencies to pass.
 
   All Pass
 
     All-pass filters allow all frequencies to pass; they can be used to introduce desired phase shifts in signals.
 
   Other
 
     Unlisted or specialized form of filter.
 
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   Low Pass Cutoff Frequency:
 
     Nominal frequency below which input signal is passed and above which the signal is blocked.
 
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   Anti-aliasing Filter?
 
     Aliasing is the misrepresentation of a signal that comes from an improperly slow sampling of a signal. An anti-aliasing filter generally has a sharper cut-off than a normal low-pass filter to reduce this misrepresentation due to the influence of frequencies higher than desired. It is specified according to the sampling rate of the system and there should be one filter per input signal.
 
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   Programmable Filter?
 
     Filter parameters such as cutoff frequencies may be interactively programmed by user.
 
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Environment




   Operating Temperature:
 
     Full required range of ambient operating temperature.
 
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   Vibration Rating:
 
     Maximum vibration that the device can withstand and still meet performance specifications.
 
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   Shock Rating:
 
     Maximum shock that the device can withstand and still meet performance specifications.
 
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