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NI SCXI-1520

8-Channel Universal Strain Gage Input Module

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  • 8 simultaneously sampled analog input channels; Quarter, half and full-bridge completion
  • SCXI-1600 (USB) is recommended for controlling this module; also compatible with M Series
  • NI-DAQmx Measurement Services software to simplify configuration and measurements
  • Programmable gain (1 to 1000) per channel
  • Programmable 4-pole Butterworth filter (10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz) per channel
  • Programmable excitation (0 to 10 V) per channel
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The National Instruments SCXI-1520 is an 8-channel universal strain gage input module that offers all of the features you need for simple or advanced strain measurements. With this single module, you can read signals from strain, force, torque, and pressure sensors. The NI SCXI-1520 includes an onboard reference for automatic calibration in changing environments. It offers a programmable amplifier and programmable 4-pole Butterworth filter on each channel. Each channel also has an independent 0 to 10 V programmable excitation source. In addition, the SCXI-1520 system offers a half-bridge completion resistor network in the module and a socketed 350 Ω quarter-bridge completion resistor in the SCXI-1314 terminal block. A 120 Ω quarter-bridge completion resistor is also included with the terminal block.

The SCXI-1600USB data acquisition module can be used in conjunction with this module to create a completely plug-and-play USB data acquisition system. An SCXI chassis is required to house the SCXI-1600 and assorted SCXI modules for a particular system. The SCXI-1000 chassis is capable of holding up to four modules while the SCXI-1001 can hold up to 12.

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777966-20most popular item SCXI-1520 8 ch Universal Strain/Bridge Module5 - 10$ 2,699.00
777687-14SCXI-1314 Front-Mounting Terminal Block (Screw Terminals)10 - 15$ 279.00
777687-14TNI SCXI-1314T,TEDS Bridge Sensor Terminal Block (RJ50 Connectors)12 - 20$ 399.00
192190-01RJ50 10-pin Modular Plug to DB-9 (Male), 1m12 - 20$ 19.00
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776572-1600NI SCXI-1600, USB Data Acquisition and Control Module5 - 10$ 1,199.00
776570-01most popular item SCXI-1000 4-Slot Chassis, U.S. 120 VAC5 - 10$ 829.00

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Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorSCXI
Operating System / TargetWindows, Real-Time, Linux
Measurement TypeBridge-based sensor, Strain gauge
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Analog Input 
Number of Channels8 DI
Simultaneous SamplingYes
Input Impedance1 GOhm
Maximum Voltage Range-10..10 V
Minimum Voltage Range-10..10 mV
Signal ConditioningBridge completion, Low-pass filtering, Voltage excitation
Available Filters1 kHz, 10 Hz, 10 kHz, 100 Hz
Excitation Voltage0 V, 10 V
Bridge ConfigurationsFull Bridge, Half Bridge, Quarter Bridge
Analog Output 
Number of Channels0
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels0
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers0
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Triggers cDAQ ChassisNo

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