National Instruments AMUX-64T User Manual

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© National Instruments Corporation ix AMUX-64T User ManualAbout This ManualThis manual describes the mechanical and electrical aspects of the AMUX-64T and contains information about configuring, operating, andprogramming the AMUX-64T. The AMUX-64T is a front-end analogmultiplexer that quadruples the number of analog input signals that can bedigitized with a National Instruments MIO board (except the AT-MIO-64).The AMUX-64T also has an integrated circuit temperature sensor that canbe 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 64input channels.Organization of This ManualThe AMUX-64T User Manual is organized as follows:• Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the AMUX-64T; lists what you needto get started with your AMUX-64T; describes the softwareprogramming choices and optional equipment; and explains how tounpack your AMUX-64T.• Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, describes the configurationand installation of your AMUX-64T. The topics discussed include switchand jumper configuration, connection of the AMUX-64T board to theMIO board, power, and signal connections.• Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the AMUX-64T signalconnections and has specifications and connection instructions for theAMUX-64T connector signals.• Chapter 4, Signal Conditioning, discusses signal conditioning anddescribes how to build systems such as filters and attenuators forpassive analog input signal conditioning.• Chapter 5, Theory of Operation and Register-Level Programming,contains a functional overview of the AMUX-64T and explains theoperation of each functional unit making up the AMUX-64T. This