The 5012 is a microprocessor controlled, 24 channel switch which may be operated either manually or by the IEEE-488 interface bus. The 5012 offers a wide variety of switching solutions. Applications include A.T.E., production, process control and environmental monitoring.

Special relays with multi-layered contacts have been used to give the performance needed for switching thermocouples to switching currents.

Local operation is easily performed by entering the required channel on the keyboard. The LED’s directly indicate the selected channels. Features available in the local mode prove invaluable during system design and for troubleshooting. The step left and right keys will move all selected channels left or right one channel. An ‘All Off’ key will immediately turn off all selected channels and the self-test function will select each channel in turn without external bus control.

Operation over the IEEE – 488 bus is also very simple. To operate a channel just send the number to the 5012. Again the LED’s will indicate the selected channels.
Another feature of the 5012 is the timing feature. If timing is critical in your application, delays may be specified before a channel is turned on or off.
The 5012 is constructed in a standard size 19” 2 units high metal case, suitable for rack mounting.