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NI PXI-2501

Low-Voltage Multiplexer/Matrix FET Switch

  • 48x1 (1-wire), 24x1 (2-wire), 12x1 (4-wire) modes with TB-2605
  • 4x6 (2-wire) matrix mode with TB-2606
  • 1024-step scanlist for deterministic scanning
  • Fully software programmable
  • Easy instrument synchronization with hardware triggers
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777696-01 Multiplexer
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Each NI PXI-2501 (Multiplexer) requires: 1 Terminal Block

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777878-01 TB-2605 Multiplexing terminal block and analog bus plug kit
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The National Instruments PXI-2501 performs as a multiplexer or matrix switch. The NI PXI-2501 is ideal for applications that require high-speed scanning of low-voltage signals (±10 V) because it uses FET switches with very low settling times (30 µs).

Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPXI
OS SupportWindows, Real-Time, Linux
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Switch TypeMatrix, Multiplexer
Relay TypeFET
ConnectivityTerminal Block
Product CertificationsC-Tick, CAN/CSA, CE, FCC Part 15, IEC, UL - Product Safety
Input Characteristics 
Multiplexer Configurations48x1, 1-wire
24x1, 2-wire
12x1, 4-wire
2 banks of 12x1, 2-wire
4 banks of 6x1, 2-wire
Matrix Configurations4x6, 2-wire
Maximum Switching Voltage DC (Pollution Degree 2)10 VDC
Maximum Switching Voltage AC7 Vrms
Bandwidth400 kHz
Relay Count TrackingNo
Voltage CategoryCAT I
Path Resistance (Typical)1.9 kOhm
Thermal EMF0 µV
Dynamic Characteristics 
Scan Rate25000 cycles/s
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)Yes
TriggeringDigital
External ClockingNo
Physical Specifications 
Length16 cm
Width10 cm
Height2 cm
I/O Connector68-pin male SCSI-II type

Factory Installation

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  • Custom documentation plus a custom restore and startup utility
  • 2-year warranty and calibration coverage

This service is only available for PXI, CompactRIO, and Compact FieldPoint systems.

Extended Warranties

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  • Significant cost savings compared to individual repair incidents
  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to bring the hardware back to manufacturing specifications

Calibration

NI recognizes the need to maintain properly calibrated devices for high-accuracy measurements. We provide manual calibration procedures, services to recalibrate your products, and automated calibration software to calibrate many of our measurement products.

Training

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Repair Services

  • You can return your registered product under warranty at no additional labor and parts cost. NI offers fault location, diagnostics, and repair any time the system fails as well as any adjustments needed to bring the hardware back to manufacturing specifications.
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