Description
The SCXI-1520 is a highly versatile 8 channel Universal Strain/Bridge Module, part of the SCXI & Legacy category, designed for a wide range of measurement applications. This module, identifiable by its part number 186338G-01, and alternately known as 777966-20, 186338-01, is compatible with several types of hardware including the SCXI-1314 Screw Terminal Block, SCXI-1310 Connector and Shell Assembly, TBX-96 DIN-rail mounted Terminal Block, and the SCXI-1314T RJ-50 Terminal Block.
It features 8 analog input channels, each equipped with an automatic calibration capability, a programmable amplifier, and a programmable 4-pole Butterworth filter. Additionally, it offers a 0 to 10 V programmable excitation source with remote sense per channel and a simultaneous-sample-and-hold feature, enhancing its versatility and performance in various applications.
The module is compatible with a range of software including NI-DAQmx, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio. It supports parallel mode with NI-DAQ 7, although this feature is not available in NI-DAQ Traditional. Its random scanning capability further enhances its functional range.
The SCXI-1520 weighs 10.4 oz. and has dimensions of 1.2 x 6.9 x 8.0 in., making it compact and easy to integrate into various setups. It operates within a temperature range of 0 to 50 °C, ensuring reliability under a broad spectrum of environmental conditions. Though its obsolete status has been announced, calibration services are still available, recommended annually or every two years, to maintain accuracy and performance. The module is supplied by Apex Waves, ensuring quality and dependability for its users.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 186338G-01 (Alternate: 777966-20, 186338-01) |
| Category | SCXI & Legacy |
| Model | SCXI-1520 |
| Description | 8 ch Universal Strain/Bridge Module |
| Compatible Hardware | SCXI-1314 Screw Terminal Block, SCXI-1310 Connector and Shell Assembly, TBX-96 DIN-rail mounted Terminal Block, SCXI-1314T RJ-50 Terminal Block |
| Channels | 8 analog input channels |
| Features | Automatic calibration, programmable amplifier, programmable 4-pole Butterworth filter, 0 to 10 V programmable excitation source with remote sense per channel, simultaneous-sample-and-hold feature |
| Software Compatibility | NI-DAQmx, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio |
| Parallel Mode | Available with NI-DAQ 7 (Not available in NI-DAQ Traditional) |
| Random Scanning Capability | Yes |
| Weight | 10.4 oz. |
| Dimensions | 1.2 x 6.9 x 8.0 in. |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 50 °C |
| Obsolete Status | Announced |
| Calibration | Available, recommended annually or every two years |
| Supplier | Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the part number for the SCXI-1520?
Answer 1: 186338G-01, also known as 777966-20, 186338-01.
Question 2: How many input channels does the SCXI-1520 have?
Answer 2: It has 8 analog input channels.
Question 3: Can the SCXI-1520’s excitation source be programmed?
Answer 3: Yes, it offers a 0 to 10 V programmable excitation source.
Question 4: What software is the SCXI-1520 compatible with?
Answer 4: NI-DAQmx, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio.
Question 5: What is the recommended calibration interval for the SCXI-1520?
Answer 5: Annually or every two years.
